MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
could see that there was quite a gtah- ■
ering. Approaching nearer, they heard
t 'outinued from 1st page.
laughing, and Maud Chamberlain was
M c M innville F urniture F actory
hung four small stockings as empty a»
saying
:
the open air. Ernest drew near the
“What in the world possessed these
window ami listened. He heard the
l»oys to do such a thing. Mr. Mason?”
W. H. BINGHAM,
father say :
"Now
Miss
Maud,
you
have
me
cor
­
“It’s no use mother; I can’t get a
Propr
cent anywhere. I went to Mr. Mean nered. Charley ha> had many queer
fur a little money till the mill started freaks but this is the queerest of all.
ltMufecturer and Dealer In
up, but he sai<l he could not spare it. J am of the opinion that Lawrence
Sherman
ami
Ernest
Inglewood
put
it
The stores won’t trust any of us. 1
got a chance this afternoon to cut into their heads. At any rate it is de­
some wood and a man gave me fifty serving of much praise, as the boys
of all kinds.
cents and a dozen big red apples. So had saved up their money to enjoy
we can fill those dear little stockings the holidays, and now it’s all gone,”
Just received an extra bne lot of Black walnut Furniture, and Undertakers Goods of al
“Yes, indeed,” said Mrs. Mason, who
designs. Call and price my stook.
with love and apples, this year, dear
wife, and the fifty cents will get us with a party of ladies and gentlemen
tome meat and bread for the morrow, had entered joyously into a plan to
and the pour little ones up staira won’t help the boys, and they had gathered
la number of children at this house
lose their faith in Santa Claus.”
Ernest’s eyes were running tears so and were having a Christmas tree.
fast that he said afterward “that he "I am proud of all the boys. If we
thought he would melt all the snow could only catch them; but I am
Is the best place to get your
around where he stood.” Approaching! afraid the girls will not be able to get
goods for the Holidays. Be.
the door quietly, he ojiened it wide and the sleigh without the boys hearing
fore purchasing for yourself
them.”
in a gruff voice said :
or
family, it will pay you to
"Kind folks, Old Santa Claus is out | “What in thunder doe* she mean,
CALL AND EXAMINE
here in the street and he sent me here said Charley in a stage whisper.
my goods which are warrant­
"Looks as though they had sent a
to wish you a Merry Christmas, so look
ed as represented. Having
out, and with a quick motion Ernest party of girls out to capture us. I be­
lieve
Lawrence
knew
all
about
this
hit the father with a turkey, and near­
ly knocked the mother down with a and has given us away. Let’s make
package of toys, nuts, etc., and then a rush for the sleigh before the
ran away like a reindeer before they girls get there, and go a ekiting home
and leave Lawrence.” They all cried
for rips on your boots and shoes. Boots made and
could say a word.
Lawrence in the meantime had been together.
repaired at short notice. Sign of the BIG BOOT,
“All right,” whispered Charley. The
making up mure parcels and when
Opposite the Grange Store.
the boys returned in high spirits, he boys stole quietly back to the shed
bade them be quiet and quickly dis­ and as Charley jumped into the sleigh,
THE GREAT
he fell plump into a pair of soft little
patched them away.
This time the boys went all together. arms that flew around his neck and
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As they came to a house one of them held him a prisoner while a pair of rosy
would run up, throw the door open lips let out a peal of laughter.
“Let go,” cried Charley, violently
and yell “Merry Christmas,” slam the
turkey ut the table, leave a bundle of , struggling. Who are you; help, boys.”
But the boys were in the same fix
toys and go pell mell into the dark­
SHOREST! I BEST! R QUICKEST! ■
and could lend no aid.
ness
“Is nt this jolly,” cried Mamie Ma­
What fun they had. When they
had delivered about half of their stock son, who had her brother a prisoner.
IIIIHIIIIIIIIIITHE DINING CAR LINEf;j//?MJMW
they noticed many lights appearing, I “Ha! ha! ha! Only think a party of
THE DIRECT ROUTE!
NO DELAYS!
FASTEST THAIN8!
and fearing that they would be discov-1 timid girls capturing five brave young
D a X a « T o CHICAGO and all points EAST.
ered, they would drive up to a house, I men. Oh, my,” and the merry girl T
¿jQ
WvSL
X w GL w CS T, cke <* sold «o
PROMINENT POINTS
(they had put all the sleigh bells on) laughed and clapped her small hands
Throughout the East and Southeast.
making a merry jingle, jingle, knock in great glee.
TO EAST ROIAO PASSEN&ERS!
at the door, and when some one ap­
The girls took the boys back to the
BE
CAREFUL
AND DO NOT MAKE A MISTAKE—BUT BE SURE
peared they would throw a package at house, and presented them to the com­ Fl-
MB-' • ■
------ TO TAKE THE------
him, and before the attacked party pany. They received kind words for
could pick themselves up, these boys their praiseworthy act, and were re­
^arifir^^aitraaiji
were off and away to the next house. warded by being taken into Mr. Ma­
The last house whs quite away out on son’s large sleigh with the girls and
tiie road home. As they approached given a splendid sleigh ride, also an
And see that your ticket reads via Portland and
elegant supper at Mr. Mason’s resi­
this place, Lawrence said ;
dence, which none of them ever for­
“Boys, you have hail all the fun. got.
It’s iny turn now, and taking the last
And this is how six young men To avoid changes and serious delays occasioned bv other routes. Through
many
years ago, acted upon the im­
Emigrant Sleeping Cars are run on Regular Express Trains Full
basket of packages, he departed
pulse
of
a generous moment, when the
Length of the Line. Bertha Free.
He was absent but a few moments,
------- UF
QUICKEST TIME!
angels in Heaven were singing into LOWEST RATES!
when the boys in the sleigh heard mu­ their hearts, “Glory to God in the
------- o-------
GENERAL OFFICE OF THE COMPANY,
sic, ami then singing. Their curiosity highest, peace on earth, good will
No 2 Washington St., Portland, Oregon.
was instantly aroused and driving the toward man.”
A. I*. CHARLTON, Ornerai Western Passenger Agent.
burse® into an empty shed that stood
I (ITI TRKk
near by, they quickly started for the
M c M innville
bouse w here the music was in progress.
■
As Charley Mason, who was in ad­
■
vance, was within a few feet of the
house he turned, as a flood of melody
Cor. 3d and C Street®.
OVER YAMHILL COUNTY BANK,
FRED. F. KELLER, Prop.,
came pouring forth from the dwelling,
and beckoning bis companions to him
Is
Open.
Successor to W. F. Bangaseer,
said :
Attention is respectfully invited to this
Bangaaeer’s building, Oor B and Third St®.
“Well I never! Who do you think j
BU8INE8S 8CHOOL.
that is that’s singing. Well it’s just Having purchased the Strain property, and
Here is where you oan get your money** It« facilities for thorough practical instruc­
Maud Chamberlain and no one else pernianently boated inMcMinnville. am worth in
tion; actual business department • specialty
rw<dv a> do all kmds of Truck and Deliv> Beef, Pork, Mutton, Sausage, Tripe, where currency, bank check, drafts, etc., ar®
But what in th® world is she doing •TJL ,
•»•bort notice. All good® an
need. Class, or private instruction day«
trusted to our care will be oarefnlly handled, and everything in the line of meats, of tb< evening. College Journal sent free on ap­
here. I'm going to find out.”
^l*o keep on hand beat quality the country afford®. Al®o th®
plication.
As Charley started toward th« house wood of al] kinds as oheap as the cheapest
■eat of Bolognas.
CityTJwg store wfilbe
Crayon Portrait Work a Specialty.
the door swung open, and th« boys I
OUR BOYS,
FINE FURNITURE
M’MINNVILLE
PIONEER BOOT AND SHOE STORE.
Low Prices to Suit
Times, and where you won’t have to Pay
P. F. Browne.
TRANSCONTINENTAL TLOUTE-
JOHTHERHpACIFICnAILIlOAp!
=St. PAUL or MINNEAPOLIS,= -
CITY MARKET,
promptly attended to.
J. J/COLLARD.
Giv® me ® mil and be satisfied.
¡usiness College,
. P. O. Box 101.
O. R. HIGGINS, PA