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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
sAUK CENTRE HERALD, Sank Centre, Min,

green's. Let the people ger seated
at the tables, then pipe up with old
songs every one knows. Dress the
minstrels In gay, colors. Then have
them come down the stairs sing
ing and playing. Let them wind
among the tables. Have a jester
In front joking and making fun. A
real old English custom. 1t will
help a lot and give the diners a
good time.
+ And" added another, fred with
enthusiasm, "red candles on the
tables, wreaths at all the windows,
mattresses with red ribbons about
their heads and a sprig of holly
tucked over one ear"
"Not to MENTION" laughed q
third, "a dinner of roast turkey,
cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes,
rolls, coffee and mince pie!"
"Right-o!" said the rest.
And so it was done. The very
merriest community supper that
was ever given in that town.-Pa-
tience Eden. gss., -.s
(@. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
The Community Supper
ReallyLike Christmas
UTHESE community suppers

ssTHESE community suppers
i are always stupid!" declared
a pretty girl to small group
around her. II wish we could put
some pep and fun into this one and
give. the people good time. Some
thing really like Christmas and not
so dull. -..
The others looked dubious and
scratched their heads. "What'll we
do?" they asked. -..-
II know" declared the pretty
girl. "Just got the idea. Now
listen everyone: Why not initiate
the way they used to do In olden
times? A minstrel in the gallery.
lots of minstrels! Singing and
playing on horns and thingsl Hide
them by screens covered with
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
o<4Hss aAG 81 .xNo
CHRISTMAS TREES

THE only kind of trees
i that interest US at this
time of year are Christmas
trees.
wonder If you know that
a Christmas. tree may be a
hemlock or spruce, a fir, a
pine, cedar or perhaps some
other evergreen, as an arbor
vitae. But the ones named
are the most popular. Can
you tell the difference?
A spruce Christmas tree
has stiff needles, sharp as
pins, that stand out all ways.
A. hemlock Christmas tree
has fat needles that lie on
the twigs as II they were
parted, just as harris parted.
These hemlock needles are
whitish underneath; H.. -
The FIR Christmas tree has
needles that are parted very
much like the hefnlock, only
each separate needle seems
to be parted on, its under
side, too. Very likely your
tree will be one; Of these
three. ..e.si 49,. ...
The pine Is too well, known
for much description. 1t has
two forms Of leayes-the pri-
mary, small and scale-like,
and the secondary-long and
In clusters of various num-
bers. There arc many spe-
cies, from a few feet high to
over a hundred. ..~s
The cedar Is an old fam
lily. It is the well-known
Cedar of Lebanon. It Is of
slow growth, very hard wood,
and much used In, manufac-
: turing lead pencils. All are
fragrant, and very popular
for Christmas trees.-Frank
Herbert Sweet.
Is (@ by Western Newspaper Union.)
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

Provided Breakfast
for Old Santa Claus

"Do YOU thinkT. inquired
~ small David of his father,
that Santa is coming bout this
timer" .......
"Why, not quite SO early, son. A
little later, perhaps. Still, II you
listen carefully perhaps you can
hear his bells" &C."
Small David stood on tp-toe near
the window and cooked his pink
ears. T., -s..,
II think" he said slowly. Il think
I hear 'eml" ., ~
The family rather forgot small
David In the next half hour. There
was much to do. But finally IA
Their looked up. where's the boyf
he asked. ..~
David had disappeared. They
scurried about hunting for him In
every room. No David. Then some
one heard a faint noise on the front
porch. Father stepped out to see
what 1t was.
" A small, square figure In very
short pants was bending over some
thing. '.'-' .''r'' = -,
"Son," called father. what are
you doing out fere?" -. s.:..;2;>>s =;
"S-s-shl" warned small David. =
Father stepped nearer. 81 -.
"See," said small David, reaching
up on tip-toe to whisper. 'sSee, /
brought out a bowl of breakfast
food for Santa Claus. He might get
hungry" : 81 !! -. L@u&lf2t5
Father gathered up his son.
amused and pleased. '51{. $50 =
"That's the very first time I ever
knew of any one thinking about
Santa's comfort. Bless you. boyi
That's the right holiday spirit"
Next morning small David found
a note pinned to his stocking:'~
THANK YOU u. vi g..
MY BOWL OF BREAKFAST FooDi
-. - .@.-;! :t'::i< SANTA CLAUS.
&C. 1875. Western Newspaper Union.l
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

Joseph Weiser returned to his
home at Norwood, Mimi, Wednes-
day after spending several days
visiting with his sister, Mrs. Rich
ard Webber, residing northeast of
the city. -, >..~.'' :. ~. ~
The Sixth district American Lee
gion Rally will be held in St.. Cloud
Friday, Dec. 2. The Legionsires
will gather at the Breen hotel
where they will banquet at $50
o'clock. Following there will be
several committee and business
meetings after which, the evening
will be devoted to a dancing party.
About rs Legion and :. Auxiliary
members will attend from the Rob-
ert Swift post of this city. Any one
wishing to attend who has not yet
made it known will see H.. N.
Bishop not later than Friday after
noon SO that transportation may be
arranged for. ~. @~.- -
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folded hands thinking about the
Christmas Joy the simple giving had
brought to her, Santa Claus from
across the street again appeared:
"Pretty good teamsw work we made
Of It. didn't we. Miss Watkins?" he
chuckled.
And Miss Watkins uttered sur
prised "Yes, indeed! ~
Santa Claus chuckled again and
put his hands on the surprised
lady's shoulders
"Don't you think we could team
It together the rest Of our lives?
And Miss Watkins looked up and
blushingly stammered:
"Yes, indeed FLORENCE Harris
Wells.
10. 1895. Western Newspaper Union.)
~
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
Social Events

MRS. GEORGE MINETTE WAS
pleasantly surprised Sunday eve
ming the occasion being her birth
day anniversary. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton
Childs, Mr.. and Mrs. Embert Han
son and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Irv
Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker,
Mr.. and Mrs. Garhardt Nathe and
sons, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Brom-
enschenkel, Mr.. and Mrs. Nick
Bromenschenkel, Mr.. and Mrs !.
Henry Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Minette, Mr.. and Mrs. Emil
Polipnick and family, Amandos
Polipnick and AL Minette of. St.
Cloud. The evening was spent by
playing progressive! cards and at
midnight a delicious lunch was
served. ... --~-- 49,
MONDAY THE BLACK CAT
society enjoyed Dinner Dance
at, the, Community Club rooms.
Several ladies of the Episcopl
Guild served a. delicious three
course dinner, the courses being
interspersed with dancing. Supt.
and Mrs II. A. Falk and DR.. and
Mrs. J. F. Dubois chaperoned
the function. There were so coup
les in attendance.
THE 43RD ANNUAL DANCE
given by the Sank Centre Fire de-
partment at the Armory Thanks
giving night was a splendid sue
cess. Two hundred eighty-five
tickets were sold. Town folks were
there in large numbers and many
were present from distances. The
music was good, the management
was highclass and every person
present should have had an enjoy
able evening.
MRS. JOSEPH MILLER WAS
very pleasantly surprised at her
home south of the city Sunday ev-
ening when about 40 friends and
neighbors assembled to assist her
in celebrating her birthday ami
yersarX The evening was spent
playing cards and at IL 100 o'clock
a bounteous lunch brought by the
self-invited guests was served. Mrs.
Miller was an ideal hostess, and
the evening was greatly enjoyed.
MR.. AND MRS. JOHN GRITZ-
macher on Thanksgiving Day en-
tertained> Mr.. and Mrs. Will Gritz-
macher and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Botz and family, 81. w. Botz, Mrs.
Ed Stein, Mrs. Lena Gritzmacher
and son, Walter. There were 80
in all, hilarious, happy family
reunion.
MR.. AND MRS. C. J. McLAIN
entertained at $50 dinner Tues
day evening for Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Robinson.
AT THE NEXT REGULAR
meeting of Naomi Chapter, Order
OF the Eastern Star, Tuesday even
ing, December 6, the annual cleo
ton of officers will take place. It
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
and Ii Wasfor Keep


TT HADN'T been good Christ
L mas season for the little maiden
lady In her little Economy store.
Economy was an apt word for it
only the strictest economy pre-
vailed there. "'-.
The next day was the last before
Christmas, she reasoned, and lot
Of her cheap toys were not sold.
The little maiden lady made q
resolution. She had always want
ed to be rich that she might bestow
fine presents upon all the boys and
girls. She liked boys and girls, but
somehow they always treated her
distantly when she made her dmid
0vertures. 1t was very evident she
was never going to be rich--she
would do something now; SO she
made big sign and put II In her
window ~.>,. ..- .~ssa:> ::
"a Christmas toy for each Of the
first fifty children who come In
at four o'clock the day before
Christmas" .>..5..-.. -..~. ,.-s- e.'. =
Miss Watkins didn't think there
were fifty in the whole town. but
she was mistaken. At four o'clock
the next day they came trooping
in-in such numbers. she never
knew how many toys she gave
away. VI. ~..--..ss~.-. .-. 49,. -. d,
It. was all exciting and very
thrilling. It was the most fun she
had ever had: The ''Thankyous"
and the merry Christmases" were
all so genuine and Overwhelming,
and right in the midst Of IT who
should appear but the kind-faced,,
white-haired gentleman who kept
the small candy shop, across the
street, and he invited them all over
to partake of his wares. He looked
like Santa Claus himself with his
round, rosy cheeks, shining blue
eyes, and white hair curling over
his fur collar. 80
When everything was quiet once
more and Miss Watkins sat with
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

it quite important that all men,
bers attend this meeting.
MIR. AMID MRS. NICK ORTIZ
had as their Thanksgiving guests
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert Ortiz and
family Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ofth
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Grams. :, - p, -
MR.. AND MRS. II. T. LEUDT-
ke entertained Mr.. and Mrs ;.
George ,Ogren and family at
Thanksgiving dinner. -. -
MIR. AND MRS. G. S. BRISTOL
entertained Sunday evening for
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j.. Svenneby
and family. ~
MR., AND g MRS. NICK
Schwartz entertained at a $50
dinner Sunday evening. Covers
were laid for Is.
MR.. AND MRS. R. E. HANSEN
and Mr.: and Mrs. VT. Conklin
will entertain at $50 dinner this
Thursday evening. There will be
covers laid for "a. ,-,,.....
MISS MAUD DAVIS ENTER
tanned the Dorcass society of the
M. E. church at her home on
Monday evening. :, 4
r. DIR. AND e. MRS. LOUIS c..
Stern entertained at Thanksgiving
inner for Mr.. and Mrs. P. w :
1anson and Mr.. and Mrs. j. N.
MIR. AND MRS. LOUIS JACK
son entertained at $50 dinner
Thanksgiving Day for Mr. and
Mrs. J.. N. Jackson and family !.
MIR. AND MRS. G. S. BRISTOL
entertained 1 100 o'clock dinner
Sunday for Mr.. and Mrs. j. M.
jackson.
MR.. AND MRS. L. W. WHIT
son entertained at Thanksgiving
dinner for Miss Rose Donahue, of
Minneapolis, and the MesdaInes
M. Hogan and Edna Jameson.
MR.. AND MRS. PERCY HAN
sen were hosts on Thanksgiving
Day to, S. P. Hansen, ST., Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Schmidt and son, Mr..
and Mrs. S. P. Hansen, Jr., and
children and Dwight and Isobel
Hansen.
MR.. AND MRS. C. D. MAR
shall entertained at Thanksgiving
dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. a.. T.
Austin and family, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. E. Lee and daughter Vir-
ginia, of Menagha.
MR.. AND MRS. H. T. AUSTIN
entertained at two tables of
Bridge Thursday evening for Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Lee.
mr.. AND s. G. SCHWARTZ
bauer entertained at Thanksgiv-
ing dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Meyers and Miss Victoria Meyers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

Heads of families think 1t re.
markable what short time there
Is between Christmases.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
The Christmas Tree

1t requires the sweet adaptability
Of the child mind to enable its re-
cent admirers to revel in a bonfire
made of the Christmas tree.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
Eof II by the Ton

Twelve hundred tons of plum
Iudding are consumed in London
at Christmas.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

THE EPISCOPAL LADIES
WILL HOLD A SALE AND SUP
PER AT THE COMMUNITY
HALL ON SATURDAY, DEC. 3.
SALE WILL BEGIN AT a p. M.
AND SUPPER AT $3.50. ALL ARE
CORDIALLY INXITED-Ady.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

THE MESDAMES HENRY
Bergman and A. Markson enter
tanned at seven o'clock dinner
Tuesday evening. There were 20
guests.
THE MESDAMES S. P. HAN
sen, Jr., o. w. Dowswell and r. L.
Scott entertained Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons at 1870
Bridge luncheons. There were
nine tables. "a
MR.. AND MRS. CHARLES
Pendroy entertained at Thanksgiv-
ing dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. George
Engles and Miss Sue Ferrian, Mr..
and Mrs. J. M. Pendroy, and Mrs.
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hough-
ton and son Russell. sa>,1-s
MR.. AND MRS GEO. BERG
green entertained at Thanksgiving
dinner for the Misses Helen HUI
bolt and Lucille Knickerbocker
and the Messrs. Vern Berggreen
and Robert Schwalen. -.- ..,s.s,
LOUIS GOoDSELL, ONE OF
Sank Centres highly respected
citizens, celebrated his 81st birth
day anniversary in a quiet manner
Tuesday. >. E. .7.I.,|s..
THE MARRIAGE OF MISS
Dorothea Volkmann, eldest daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A., Volkman to
John Bailey, son of Mrs. Eliza
beth Bailey. solemnized at the
Zion Lutheran church Thanksgiv-
ing Day by Rev. j. A. Stein was a
very pretty event. The ceremony
was witnessed only by immediate
relatives and friends.
The bride was attired in a gown
of apricot georgette trimmed with
silver filet lace. She was attended
by Miss Minnie Boyer, who wore
peach colored georgette crepe
dress. Arnold Volkmann, brother
of the bride, was best man.
Immediately following the cere-
mony at the church the bridal party
returned to the home of the brides
parents where, a delicious dinner
was served to 80 friends and rel
atives. - = =. 49,.
Mrs. Bailey has spent the past
10 years of her life in this vicinity.
and was a member of the, 1923
graduating class of the Sank Gem
tire public schools. The groom has
resided east of the city for the
past six years. s'a.z,a 20 !
The happy couple left for their
honeymoon Friday, visiting points
in southern Minnesota. ," ~ .
They will be at home to their
many friends on the groom's farm
northeast of Sank Centre -.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

the first Christmas trees were set
up In the royal palace of st. James
at the time Queen Victoria married
the prince consort in 1910.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

She-What were you thinking Of
giving me for Christmas, hubby?
He-I was thinking Of some nice
warm wooden stockings. dear.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

In Finland 1t is a custom to at.
tend church services at FIVE o'clock
IN Christmas morning. So:
Christmas Team Work.
JTx NJ T.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MR.. AND s. G. SCHWARTZ
bauer entertained at Thanksgiv-
ing dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Meyers and Miss Victoria Movers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MR.. AND MRS. H. T. AUSTIN
entertained at two tables of
Bridge Thursday evening for Mr..
and Mrs. G. E. Lee.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

AT THE NEXT REGULAR
meeting of Naomi Chapter, Order
OF the Eastern Star, Tuesday even
Ing, December 6, the annual cleo
ton of officers will take place. It
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

FOR FINE CHRISTMAS CAN
DIES, SHELLED NUTS, ETC,
SHOP AT THE GOPHER PRAI-
RE INN, SAUK CENTRE, MINI.
ADV. " 4:.ss!
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

THE MESDAMES HENRY
Bergman and A. Markson enter
tanned at seven o'clock dinner
Tuesday evening. There were 20
guests.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

it quite important that all mem
bers attend this meeting.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MR.. AND MRS. C. J. McLAIN
entertained at $50 dinner Tues
day evening for Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Robinson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01
First Christmas Tree

Christmas trees became popular
In the United States about the
same time that they were intro
duced into England. u England
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

THE MESDAMES S. P. HAN
sen, Jr., o. w. Dowswell and r. L.
Scott entertained Wednesday and
Thursday afternoons at 1870
Bridge luncheons. There were
nine tables.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MIR. AND MRS. II, T. LEUDT-
Ike entertained Mr.. and, Mrs.
George , Ogren and family at
Thanksgiving dinner. -
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Start Day Early

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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MR.. AND MRS. C. D. MAR
shall entertained at Thanksgiving
dinner for Mr.. and Mrs. H.. T.
Austin and family, and Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. E. Lee and daughter Vir-
ginia, of Menagha.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1927-12-01

MIR. AMID MRS. NICK ORTIZ
had as their Thanksgiving guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert Ortiz and
family Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ofth
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Grams. - -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-03-06

ber of the band shall have anything
to do with her. If any of the hand In
found confiding any of the affairs or
secrets Of our organization to a woman
he shall be put to death"
BY "trustworthy" Ahadie meant that
the woman could he depended upon to
help the hand in their burgiar1es.
They would send such a woman to
take a place as domestic servant In =
household they intended to rob. IL
with her help the burglary was s'io-
cessful she was "trustworthy" enough
to be allowed to be with the band Tor
a month. It 10 a proof OF the fear the
band struck into the hearts Of their
woman accomplices that not once
were they betrayed by any OF their
discarded mistresses.
GILES, Abadie's lieutenant, was snot
and killed by a householder during
burglary. The gang revenged them
selves by killing In turn the house
holder and his daughter several nights
later. The place of GILES was taken
by a newcomer who attracted Abadis's
liking by his cold FLOODED nature.
This newcomer was medical stu
dent, Lebiez. who gave up his studies
soon after he Joined the hand. But
he did not lose whatever 1t was that
first attracted him to the study OF
medicine.
He and Abadie were out on a "job"
together which necessitated their
working for some time over q wall
safe. The owners were away and the
two desperadoes thought they would
be able to work undisturbed. But into
the room as they worked there sprang
fine looking figure of q man.
What are you doing ?---" he be-
gan but never finished. For Lebiex
knocked him over the head with q
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The Months Name

Of the love between Pan and the
nymph Echo, but this is merely an
allegOfy expressing Pans love for
music as 1t re-echoed In the rocky
mountain passes. for Echo was deeply
in love with the beautiful Narcissus,
whom she met hunting in the forest
one day. Narcissus, however, took
but little notice of her and Echos love
soon turned to hatred and anger. She
prayed to Venus, the goddess Of love,
that Narcissus might be punished for
his hardheartedness and then sorrow.
fully hiding herself among the noun.
tains, pinned away until only her voice
remained. and in lonely places the
voice of Echo still answers those who
call. Meanwhile Venus sought an op.
portunity for furnishing Narcissus by
making him suffer in the same way a.
Echo had done.
One day Narcissus, hot and thirsty
with hunting. came to shaded pool
and as he stopped to drink saw in
the clear water the face, az he
thought. of water nymph. So beau
tiful was she that Narcissus was filled
with love for her. and eagerly
stretched out his arms. But no sooner
did his hands touch the water than
she vanished. He drew back In sur
ruff1ed water became smooth, when
again he saw the beautiful nymph.
He spoke to her and her lips answered
him though he heard no sound; he
slowly put out his hands toward her.
and her hands came to meet his.
Sure now Of her love, he tried
second time to clasp her I'm his arms,
but az before she vanished. Again
and again he strove to seize the
nymph, but each time she escaped
his grasp. Amazed, Narcissus sank
down by the pool and gazed upon
that lovely face which seemed to
mock him, and yet held him there.
Days passed and Narcissus, unable to
tear himself away, grew pale and
weak watching the face which also
grew pale with despairing love. Thus
was Echo avenged, for Narcissus slow
~ starved himself to death through
love for his own image. The gods,
however. took pity on him and
changed his body into a cluster of
flowers, which have since borne his
name.