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About The news=record. (Enterprise, Wallowa County, Or.) 1907-1910 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1907)
enterprise: The llvellent, prettiest, most progressive S i. "ui"iiiw m n.e jnmnil Empire, County s-ut of Wallowa cuuntv an. I uurlvnlleU traile center of Inimer.sn urea of rich farming und iitoek thIhIiik country: planing and flouring mills, creamery, brick yard ami other Industrie. Mercliiiuts prospermia and all ptill tuKullier for the town, nplemlld open In en for several linen of hun. inens antl small fai'toriea. Write to Citv OfHcUlH or Commercial Club for particular, for proof that Enterprise ami HurrouinlitiK country will loublo iu populutloa In three years. Euterprlxe officials: Mayor, Daniel Boyd; Reoorder, W. K. TagKitrt ; Oitv Attornev, T. M I)ill;Couticllmea: T. K. Aklns, 1,. Beriand' K. E. CointieK W. H. tiraves, .1. C. Reavin President Commercial Club, A. C. Miller. i Special Offer to Subscribers. In order to help make known the' resources of Wallowa county and tlie opportunities here for lv meHeekers and Investors, the News Record makes this apeciiil offer: Any regular nul scriber may have sent one or nipre copies of the Iewn Record to any address outside the county, ut the following rate: Yearly subscriptions each 51.00. Kindle copies 5 cents, fi copies same insue 126 cents, mailed from ollice with out extra, charge. IufarmaticK Concerning Eighth Final Examinations. Grade , 1. Dates: ) January 23, 24. 190S: (10 Mnv 14, 15, 180H; (c) June 11, 12, 2. Program: a Thursdaya Arhhinetic, Writinir, History ntul Civil Govern iiitnt. b Friday -Oraniniar, Hhypiology, (Vography and Spelling, S. Boun-es of Questions: a (ieography Stale Course of Study, Red way and Hiiman's Nn'.'irat School Oeugrtipliy. h ?j)i llitic KUrhty per cent, from Meed's M'.irtl Lessons, mid tven'y n-r ''''lit from nianu- cripr, in Lni!fruiii'. j ""iS' rttirig --i iui"!is of penman shifli s in.iicaivd in copied mal- tr nn i from inauurcript in Language d Language t- Buhler' Modern English Grammar, no diagium- irilng. e Civil (Government United States (.'onstil.ution. f History Mst of topics from His. t.r.v Outline in State Course of Study and Cum lit Events Notie: '1'eachers jro'mring elas for exronii'itions will please notify county si!V rintendeiit 30 days before 'Xatninttlkin uccording to law. J. VV. Kehss, County Superintendent of Schools. IVcf'-ssion - Direry AND feiw Cards Shyjiiclans and Surgeons. Physician Surgeon E. T. Anderson, M. D. Enterprise, Oregon. Physiciau and Surgeon C. T. HOCKETT, M. D. Independent Phone. OHloc up stairs In, Bank Rldg. F. Q.'HEWETT M D Physician and Surgeon, LOSTINE. OREGON. Attorneya-at-Law. J. A, BarlflKli Hani.- Boyd Burleiqh k Boyd - Attorney s-ai-Law Will practice In all the Couris of this Htatt and uefore the Interior and its offices. The ni-wl careful attention ' . giv.-ii l. nil bushiest entrusted to our ca re. Enterprise, Oregon. Hotels. When Paseing On The Lewis tcu Road, Stop At The ,Sled Springs Hotel. Plenty of Stable Hoot S. B. CONNEU. Proprietor. Wra. Mcllroy and Company. Farm, Timber Lands. At r.- Lota, Rsldence and Business Property For Bale. Timber Lo cating a 8;ecialty ELGIN. - OREGON. I nno- II muss h By Mrs, MOSES P. HANDY, ISS ACKERMANN opened her : eyes to the sunshine with n , startled ' feeling of having overslept herself, then closed i them again at the sound ot the chimes from the church around the corner, j for it was Christmas day, the one day, : barring Sundays, la the year which , she could really and truly call her own. 1 She was that overworked Individual, a 1 popular dressmaker, going out by the clay, and she sometimes wished, with E. P. Roe's old doctor, that people would send for somebody else some times and let her rest. Ou the last Fourth of July she had been In the country sewing for dear life In order to finish a belated bridal trousseau, and on Thanksgiving she had worked until dark to accommodate a customer who wished to outshine her slsters-ln-law at a family gathering at the house of her husband's father, but on Christ mas day not even the most exacting customer could ask her services. And yet was she glad it was Christ mas? The associations which cluster around the season make it a sorrowful one to those who have nothing left of home excepting its memories, and, sav ing for oue brother, Miss Ackermann was alone in the world. Really, Miss Ackermann told herself, she had no business to be low spirited; she wits a very fortunate person; think how many people were starving for lack of work, and all that, sh'e conclud ed vaguely as she finished her break fast. The tea, which she made in her room, heating the water on a small gas stove, was excellent. She was finicky BHH FOUND HERSELF FACE TO FACE WITH A nitONHED AND BEABDED MAN. j about tea, and she felt better" after : drinking It Altogether she was In quite a cheerful mood when the little daughter of her landlord came to wish her a merry Christmas and bring an Invitation from her mother to eat her Christmas dinner with them. Dinner would be at half past 2. Miss Acker mann thanked them very much and would diuo with thein with pleasure. Then she gave the little girl the pres ent she had ready for her, a stylish young lady doll dressed In the latest fashion, with coat and hat complete, a gift which made Us recipient radiant, and sent her off to exhibit it at once. The sermon "God's Christmas Gifts," from the text "Wait upon the Lord, and he shall give thee the desire of thy heart," made her homesick again, the desire of her heart seemed so ex ceedingly far off. Miss Ackermann was not one of those who forget, hard as she had tried not to remember. She found her thought straying back ten years to the seaside, to her old home and Jack. Their parents were neigh bors. Ilcr father and mother lived In the little fishing town and took board ers in the season. His father was the farmer who supplied them with vege tables and fruit Jack drove the wagon which brought the daily supply to the cottages. They would have known each other In any case, but the morn ing interviews over lettuce and straw berries, melons and tomatoes brought them closer together. Every one epproved of their engage ment, and the day was set, when a great misfortune happened her moth er and oldest sister were killed in a buggy which they were driving by a train at a railroad crossing. This was bad enough surely, but "troubles hunt In couples,' and the blow Beemed to af fect her father's mind. He became al most childish, took to his bed and would have no one but her wait upon "pirn. To complete the roll of disaster her brother suddenly brought home as his wife a girl whom none of bis friends would have chosen, and the old man would not let his daughter-in-law come near him. To tell the truth, the had no desire to help Miss Acker mann in her duties. She bad married for a step up and said plainly that she did not mean to slave to please any. body. , "You see how it Is, Jack," Miss Ack ermann said, with streaming eyes. "I cannot leave father, even for yon." "Bring htm to our house with yon," replied Jack. "There Is plenty of room, and father and mother won't mind." "No, Jack; thanks ever so much, but that wouldn't do any good. Father 1 A f flip j J wouldn't be satisfied. Besides, be takes tap so mncb of my time t!iat I couldn't do my duty by you." And .lack had to submit with the beet grace be could muster. " Unfortunately he consulted the doc tor who attended Mr. Ackermann as to the probable duration of the old man's illness. The doctor assrrcd bha that the trouble was chiefly hypochondria and that he might live for years In the same state or mijht possibly recover as suddenly no ho had collapsed. At all events the patient was In no imniodl- ' nto danger. The inquiry would have done no , harm hud It not been that the doctor J had a talking: wife, to whom he told everything, bo before long the whole neighborhood was saying that Jack linlston had been asking how long old man Ackermann could live. Of course the story came to Miss Ackermunn's ears, to her Intense Indignation and still greater grief. Jack could not deny , it in toto, and short of positive denial ' 6he would listen to no explanation. There was a quarrel,, a broken engage ment, and Jack Ralston went west, leaving his sweetheart well nigh bro ken hearted, with only duty to console tier, and sometimes duty is the best consolation one can have. If he had been less impatient there Would have been no trouble. Dr. Bland did not understand the effect which a broken heart sometimes produces upon the body. Mr. Ackermann died before the winter was over. Jack Ralston come home as soon as he heard the news, but Miss Ackermann had gone to the city with a cousin of her mother and was obdurate. Her filial affection found satisfaction in refusing to for give the lover who- had desired her fa ther's death. She would not even see him, and so the affair ended. Well, it was too late now, and she was a fool to be dreaming of it The sermon was ended, and the music of the organ roused her to the conscious ness of things present and to come. She todk part with the congregation In the rest of the service and then hur ried hoim to make a hasty toilet for dinner. There was only a quiet family gath ering. The fiance of the oldest daugh ter, a traveling salesman In the em ploy of a wholesale house, was the life of the party. He was considered a very bright young man and a good talker. He was at his best today and kept them all amused with stories of his travels, so that Miss Ackermann had only to listen with a semblance of Interest "By the way, Miss Ackermann," he said presently, "I met an old friend of yours on this last trip. Ralston was the name-r-J. W. Ralston. It was In Idaho, Boise City. Ho is doing well In mines out there and is quite chum my with one of my best customers, who has. some money iu his business. The two were together at my rooms In the hotel, and he saw Min's picture on the bureau. I always carry it around to keep mo out of temptation guard Ian angel business, you know, M bl and he saw It. You know people say you two look alike, and the likeness comes out strong In that photo. It struck him all of a heap. 'Excuse me,' he said, 'but will you tell me whose picture that Is? It looks very much like some one I knew ten years ago.' "Certainly said I. That is my best girl. She is thought very much like a lady who lives In the same house, Miss Ackermann, from New Jer sey.' Well, It turned out to be the very same. lie asked lots of questions about you, cspecjally whether you were married. I gave you a good character, 1 and I guess you'll be hearing from him before long. Ross says he Is a bache lor." Miss Ackermann controlled herself j sufficiently to smile. "Thank you, we j were friends and neighbors when I j was a girl," she replied, and in a mo- j ment more they were all laughing at a domical anecdote which the drummer was telling in his best style. It was no wonder he sold goods. When the dinner was over the host ess excused herself soon upon the plea of domestic duties, leaving Miss Acker mann with the young oeonle. So. j knowing herself In the way, she lln : gered but .1 few minutes. Back In her ; room she gave way and took refuge In that last solace of her sex, a good cry. i Her overwrought nerves demanded re lief and would not be denied. She was still huddled, a disconsolate ' heap, on the lounge when there camo a tap at the door which she recognized : as that of her little friend. She sat up and hurriedly straightened her hair, trusting that In -the dim light of the fast falling twilight the child would : notice nothing amiss, sharp as she was. "Come In," she called as the knock was repeated. I "Here's a gentleman to see you." the child said, with the air of a person : who confers a favor. "He says he is j an old friend, so I brought him right tap." Miss Ackermann remembered 1 that, It being Christmas day, the maid would be out and that consequently the little girl would answer the door. ' "Thank you," she said, "you may j go. 'i bcd sue round nerseir race to face with a bronzed and bearded man, whose eyes only were familiar. "Well, Annie," he said In a volco, she knew so well, "here I am once more." She held out both bands with an eager gesture. "Oh, Jack, Jack." she cried. A nioment more and she was sob bing on his shoulder while bis arms held her as though they would never let go. An English Superstition. The most popular suiterstltlon in many parts of England Is that every remnant of Christmas decoration must be removed before' Candlemas day. Should a sprig of holly or other ever green be left In any house one of Its wcuyauia wai out wunin ine year. I I i 1 . SOME folks say Vt Red Riding Hood Sho didn't llvo tt ell ncr oo Down whre th' wolf was in 'at wood, But grampa scyj ';t it is sot An' some folks say 'at Goldilocks Don't meet th' boars an' run away, A-bumpin' into trees an' rocks, But grampa's cccn hor many a day. My grampa takes ma on his knee An' tells rr.a till 'bout Puca in Boot An' 'bout th' fairies you can't see For their in-vis their funny suits. An' ho knows whare tho beanstalk is 'At Jack th' Giant Killer climb' To get 'at cold p.n things o' his, 'Cause grampa's seen it many a time. An' Cinderella, too, my pa 1st laugh an' say 'at he don't know, But grampa w'y, my grampa saw Her slip 'at slipper on her toe! An' Simple Simon would you think He never was like some folks say? But grampa only laugh an' wink, 'Cause he has seen him many a day. CAUSE SltAMFA'S BEEN IT MANY A TIME. 'At Alferd Brown, 'at lives nex' door To us, I don't like him, 'uhoause He say 'at he don't think no more 'At there can bo a Santa Claus, But grampa whisper in my ear 'At Santa will find me all right, 'Cause he has seen his sleigh an' deer An' paok o' playthings many a night. My grampa knew Boy Blue an' all Th' children 'at live in th' shoe. Whan Humpty Dumpty had 'at fall He's etandln' close as me an you! An he say 1st to don't buhlieve . Th' folks 'at say there ain't no ohlme 0' reindeer bells on Christmas eve, 'Cause he has heard 'em many a time. Chicago Tribune. THE PRESIDENT'S CHRISTMAS How the Big and Little Roosevelts Celebrated Last Year. President and Mrs. Roosevelt had only the immediate members of their family to celebrate Christmas. Just before going to bed on Christmas eve the children hung their stockings In the president's room, mid bright and early the next morning they were up to claim their prizes. Everything that was ever designed for a Christmas stocking found a place In tho line that hung from tho mantel, and when the boys awnkened there was a merry scramble to see just what was Inside. After breakfast the" president, Mrs. Roosevelt and tho children went to the library to exchange presents too big for the stocking. Each member of the family had n special corner for his or her gifts, and there were any number of mysterious little parcels to be opened. This very pleasant little ceremony took the en tire morning. After this the president walked to his church, Grace Reformed, and the rest of the family weut to St. John's Episcopal church. In the afternoon the president Mrs. Roosevelt and the children wont over to the home of Captain and Mrs. Wil liam Sheffield Cowles, where they al ways spend Christmas afternoon und where there la r.lways a tree for the Roosevelt and Cowles children. They were Joined there by Representative and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, und a little family reunion was held. After the visit to the Cowles' the president played tennis with his sons. At night was given the Christmas dinner In the private dining room. Among the few invited guests were Senator Lodge, Dr. Rlxcy nnd family and Mr. and Mrs. Longworth. The string section of tbo Murine band fur nished the music for the evening. From the Yu let ids Cynic. Thank heaven. It isn't only the aris tocrat who can have a family tree at Christmas. Be Christmas white or Christmas green. It's all the same to you If Chrlstmu finds you all serene And doesn't make you blue. It doesn't take a magiciun to trans form a small boy Into a turkey gob bler. When Santa Claus comes down the chimney he chases many a man up the spout It's the vanity of the se that prompts the female turkey to wonder , how she is going to be dressed for the Christmas dinner. HE LOOKS HAPPY a 0 Hot unci j i stcrs. Clam C'howder, Hot Ta lked Beans, all kinds of pie. i ' v The place tor Square Meal".' Moderate Price CITY BAKERY i;vo MYH YE' FIRST-CLASS RIGS CAREFUL DRIVERS AIIK SPECIALTIES OP THE ."ITU I I I 14 r, 1 c a ' Horses Boarded by Day, Week or Month Good Care of all Stock. BEST EQUIPPED STABLE I.Y THE COUNTY m One Block North of Court House. J. C. SHACKLEFORD, Proprietor. ml III III I IN I III ft 0 ju ; ANTA READY TO SPRING A Il&rf If cellar saved is a en r dollars by getting bargains from us. 3 v.-t l-'URNITURE UPHOLSTERING DONE COUNTERS, SHOW CASES Store fixtures and Mission fur niture made to order. Rogers Bros. eNieRPRise, - orsgon. Because he knows how glad the people will be g to get tnose pacKages of Christmas Cakes from the CITY BAKERY. Order your Christmas Baking and Roasting early i 1 101 Irs Wallowa County ii iti Miii ii df new Fnitenml Tlds. "BSSEEii&j i - - surprise! At our store we can surprise you any day of the week, any week of the year with our Low Prices ON NEW AND SECOND HMD GOODS dollar earned. Save REPAIRED Jlepaired