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no CARROLL Itn nBM, oak* olltok. oarroll county, oa. THURSDAY, DECEMBER «, 1903 Puts a Halo on Another Head By Christopher (3. Haiard Artist Finds* Now Place for Circle because of a Service AYTD SPEN CER locked •gala at his watch with *nxV to Mankind «tr- hospital ity •( tha aid amthera home had beea lavish, tha ax- Mbltiea af hla painting* had haaa aw ctaafol beyond hla hopes, there had keen congratulations, and flowers, and commissions. Quite overwhelmed with courtesies and attentions, charmed by the quaintness and beauty and cus toms and scenes new to him, the artist tanged to linger, and was loth to leave the old city. But the northern train that he must take was almost due, the station was distant, and his hosts had seemingly forgotten all about It, until they suddenly appeared with apologias aid delivered him to the black coach man and the fam ily coach. Fortu nately, the train, burdened with its load of Christmas cheer, was lata, also, so that whoa It moved on Spen cer was among Its passengers. The rather mon otonous landscape threw him back upon reflection, and he found himself reviewing the sights and ex periences of his visit with pleas ant amusement Again he wit nessed the bargaining of the old mar ket. "Is yon got enny algs?" “I ain’t sed dut I ain’t." "I ain't axed yer la yo’ ain’t I axed yer ain't yo' 1b.” He re called the curious operations of the re vival meeting that had so Illustrated the picturesqueness of negro character and hummed to himself the aong that had there been so intensely sung: Dere’s a hale on His hald, A halo, oh my Lawd. But dere’s one for me He sed, A crown ob glory wen I'm dald. A halo, oh my Lawd. Hat’s de kind ob hat ter git A halo, oh my Lawd. In rain or shine hit's boun' ter fit, I sholy am n-wantin’ hit, A halo, oh my Lawd. And I kin feel hit sproutin’ now, A halo, oh my Lawd. A crown ob shinin' on my brow, Each time to Him I mek a bow, A hnlo, oh my Lawd. ***«*•****•• * CARRLLTON, R. 8 * ************ Lea—Traylor A wedding of much interest, to our community Sunday December 2nd, was that of Miss Mollie Lee to Mr. Elbert Traylor. Mr. Traylor is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Tralor, of this place, while Mrs T.rlayorO,t to.tles T plncc, while Mtb. Traylor is the charm ing daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lee. We wish for them u long and lmppy life. Mr. Horace Duke spent last Satur day night with Mr. Hugh Powers. Mr. J. M. Duke, Jr., and Mrs. Ada Powers and Mr. Hugh Powers spent last Thursday night with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Duke. Mrs. Elsie Bonner is at home with tho flu. We wish for her a speedy re covery. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hogan spent last Sunday with Mr. McDyro and family. Misses Idu nnd Ora Lee ami Mr. Hen Knopp passed through our buTg last Friday morning. Mrs, Alice Powers nnd children were visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Lewis, last Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Minnie Harper spent Sunday with Mrs. Ada Powers. For Christmas suggestions follow the ads in Tho Free Press. FORD HAS APPOINTED 432 NEW DEALERS SINCE JANUARY 1 Extension of tho Ford Motor Com pany’s sales and sorvico organization during tho year has been rather re markable and is dno, of oourse, to the continually increasing demand for Ford products. Thero have been 4S2 now dealers appointed since January 1, bringing tho total number of authorized dealers in ’he United 8tntos up to 9,448, the great est retail sales organization ever know!. Authorized service stations also havq been steadily increased in order to af ford the best possible service to thi» constantly growing number of Ford owners. At proseut tho Ford servioe stations total around 22,000. In foreign countries thero are 3,800 authorized Ford dealers and 7,000 ser vice stations. ■ As the train aped on the artist’s rem iniscences were Interrupted by the voices of the conductor and one of the passengers. "But this train does not stop at Redfield," the conductor was saying, as he looked at the old man's ticket. "It must sure stop this time," answered the passenger; "I Just got to see Jim once more before he goes. I only got the message this morning. I want ts wish him a merry. Christmas and a happy New Yeir where he’s goln’." n»e c o d d u ctor hesitated, then seemed to yield as he passed on, and (fee old man sat hack In hla seat, unaware sf the atmosphere of sympathy aronnd him. Shortly after tfee bell rope was pulled, the train drew to a halt, and kindly looks followed him down the aisle and on to the platform of (he little station. The Incident was barely finished and the train had attained but little head way when there was a sudden and ter rible Jolt, followed by a crash and ths bumping of the ears over the ties, then a stop and an affrighted silence, broken by the voice of the Pullman porter, crying out, "We’s run through an open switch and we’s wrecked, but se' min’, de train am standln’ on do groun’.” Engine, baggage errs and dining car were off and broken, but the Pullmans remained on the track. "If we hadn’t stopped at Redfield,” said the conductor, "we'd ’a’ been going forty miles an hour and all heapeu up at the bottom of the embankment." In the artist's studio today there la a picture of tho Christmas Christ, with the halo that believing love has placed spon His head. And Just below It an other halo rests upon the head of an *id man, pictured there because of his inconscious but real service of man kind. 1111, WMtsn Nawipspsr Ual.a.) RING OUT Bins outl Bing outl ys happy bells, and make a Joyous lay, Tor Christ th* child has ooms to is and we would hava him stay; Kakt ev'ry hill and valley ring, lit earth and sky with cheer, »er we who have received the Christ would show him welcome here. —F. H. Sweet, till, Weatere Newspaper Unioa) at CHRISTMAS TIME We ring the belle aad we raise the errata. We hang up garlands everywhere a»d bid the tapere twinkle fair, and feast and frollo—and thea we g* Back to «ba — l | I HetpfiX % “ - ■, ' = Make our store your Headquarters for Christmas presents. We have a ST*:- /*? wonderful selection of attractive gifts. Fountain Pens Thermos Bottles 2tgf Flash Lights Shaving Sets - Safety Razors Xmas Stationery Manicure Sets and Perfumes. Our line of Christmas Norris Fine Stationery is most beau- Candies tiful. It consists of fine in regular and Christ- paper in beautiful boxes mas packages, boxes and baskets. in the popular tints and Your sweetheart will pure white— certainly appreciate one of these 50c to $7.50 65c to $7.50 PERFUMES AND PERFUME SEES We have Dainty Per fumes in all the popular odors from Caron, Coty, H oubigant, Viva d o u, Hudnut and others, in individual, bottles and combination sets. These make desirable gifts for young ladies and are sure to be highly appreciated. FRENCH IVOm TOILET SETS IN HANDSOME CASES Our selection is varied- ranging from the small er ones at $4.00 and up to $50, Visit our store early while the selections are good. Christmas Cigars Tobaccos, Pipes And Cigarettes Visit Our Fountain While Shopping Carrollton Phone m We . '