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Squirrels'
Christma^
Martha B. Thom;
«. 1912 .VESTWN NEVSfAfW UNION
„ \ DEAR, , n „ said ,. Mrs. ... hqu a „„.„
rel to her husband o»
Christma. morning
jou realize that we hate
absolutely nothing In the
"Mr”'Squirrel .treked his
whiskers and gave a
thoughtful , flirt t to his h , tail. . n
“You remember that yesterday morn
Ing we gave those shiftless Chat¬
ter-Reds the very last nut we
had,” went on Mrs. Squirrel, putting
her paws In her apron pockets (a very
bad sign, I assure you ; it meant that
something was going to be done, and
done quickly).
Mr. Squirrel went on stroking his
whiskers. This seemed the only reply
he could muster. He knew the facts
of the case as well as his wife. Hadn’t
he Invited the Chatter-Reds in? Hadn’t
he felt sorry for them because they
looked so cold and hungry? Didn’t he
know' that all fall, when the nuts were
thickest, the Chatter-Reds had frolicked
instead of getting in their winter sup¬
ply? Didn’t he caution them a hundred
times, and hadn’t they been rather
saucy about it? They had! and yet,
the day before Christmas they looked
so forlorn he couldn’t bear it. How
they had lived as long as they had was
something he did not like to think
about. So in they trooped, five of them !
They said very little and their noses
quivered expectantly. The youngest
of them, Charlie Chatter-Red, began to
whimper. They could not stop him.
And at last he said it right out loud.
He said, and the tears rolled down his
little cheeks like marbles spilled out of
a boy’s pocket, “Fin so hungry! I
haven’t had a thing to eat for two
days!” And then he burled his head
in his mother’s lap and howled. It was
all very sad. Mr. Squirrel had a con¬
sultation with his wdfe. They went in
a corner to talk it over. When you
yourself have Just one nut left the day
before Christmas, it takes a long time
to decide to give it away. And one of
the reasons that they had just one nut
left was the fact that for some weeks
past they had been helping these same
shiftless Chatter-Reds! But Mrs. Squir¬
rel was kind in spite of her sharp
tongue, and she said that she supposed
It was their Christian duty to help
out unto seventy times seven! So the
last nut, a fine, fat one It was too, was
brought forth. Mr. Chatter-Red almost
bowed himself in two with gratitude
and all the little Chatter-Reds danced
ubout like Indians. They whirled up
so much dust in Mrs. Squirrel’s living
room that every one began to sneeze.
At last they went home. And Mr. and
Mrs. Squirrel stood and looked at one
another. But they said nothing at all.
And here it was Christmas and noth¬
ing in the cupboard!
“At least we can be thankful that
we have no children,” said Mr. Squir¬
rel. “They won’t have to go hungry
on Christmas day.”
Mrs. Squirrel had nothing but a
snort in answer to this. Mr. Squirrel
crossed the room and stood looking out
of the window. The landscape was not
very cheerful—gray sky, bare trees and
“I'm So Hungry.”
a cold wind that made one shiver just
to hear it. A Merry Christmas Indeed I
Mrs. Squirrel still had her paws in
her apron pockets. She seemed to be
thinking very hard. The harder she
thought the more she cocked her head
on one side. She actually seemed
danger of bending It so far it would
break off. Then the idea came. Back
snapped her head! Out came her
hands from her apron pockets! Over
to Mr. Squirrel she marched
nudged him with her elbow.
“My dear,” she said, “I have thought
of something!”
“What is it?” demanded Mr.
whirling about.
“Put on your best coat, polish up
your shoes, take your silver-headed
cane and we’ll go for a walk on Christ
mas morning!”
“But Sabrina,” (that was Mrs. Squir
rel’s name) he protested, “I reallj
can’t see what taking a walk has to d<
with getting anything to eat.”
“Y ou begin to get on your coat ant
shoes, and I’ll tell you,” answeret
Mrs. Squirrel.
She whisked about like a girl. Yot
Would not have believed she b<
go spry. While she was tying her
net under her chin she told her plan
to Mr. Squirrel.
‘Sandy,” (that was Mr. Squirrel’s
name) “the children living in the big
house across the road always have a
stocking full of good things on Christ
mas morning. I have seen them come
out and scatter crumbs to the birds
and tie bits of suet on the twigs of
trees. Perhaps if we went walking by j
they would throw us some nuts. We
don’t care to beg, but it is only fair
that they who have so much and are
so kind-hearted should spare us a little
on Christinas morning.”
Mr. Squirrel thought this an excel
lent plan, and gave his shoes such an
tra po n 8 hi n g that they nearly put
hoppTO(Kl )us , „„ ha( ,
approached the big
a( , roas tliere wre tlle
I ehildren outdoors scattering crumbs
and graln> ()ne l,oy was climbing a
| ! tree with a bit of suet tied to a string
. . _ han <L _ There was a good deal of ^
shouting and laughing going on, and to
tell the truth the squirrels were a lit¬
tle timid. But when one is hungry, it
does not pay to be afraid.
As soon as the children caught sight
of them they shouted louder than ever.
“Oh, oh !” they cried, “see Mr. and
Mrs. Squirrel! How nice they look!
Let’s give them some nuts!”
And If you will believe me, those
generous boys and girls that lived in
the house across the road poured out
such bags of nuts and goodies that
Busy the Rest of the Morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel were busy the
rest of the morning taking them home.
And they asked the Chatter-Reds to
join them and fill up their larder, too!
So every one had a Merry Christmas
and Mrs. Squirrel did not have to put
both hands in her apron pockets for
months and months!
Christmas
Inconsistency
(@, 1922, Western Newspaper Union.)
'•pwo Christmas men were shopping finishing late their
on,;
Christmas eve.
“Let’s call a taxicab,” said one. “We
have so many bundles and It Is start¬
ing to rain.”
A little boy offered to get them
one. He only had to go a few steps
before he found one. And he held
the door open wide for the two men
as he had seen carriage starters and
automobile starters do.
He had been looking for odd jobs
that evening. His Christmas money
was not very much, and he did want
to get just a few Christmas presents
to give away. He had already made
some. If he could only get ten cents
now he would have enough. That
would buy his mother’s present. He
wanted to get her a pink carnation.
He had seen such beauties, and they
were ten cents apiece.
One of the men paid no attention to
him. The other fumbled at his
pocket. “Here, don’t be silly, you’ll
give the child bad ideas,” said his
friend. “He really didn’t do anything.
He will think he can beg for any¬
thing. That’s a had influence you’re
exerting,” he muttered on, as the man
who had fumbled at his pocket drew
forth a shiny ten-cent piece and gave
It to the boy, whose pale face and
dark eyes lighted up In Joy.
Later they stopped in at a restau¬
rant to have something to eat. The
man who had reproved the other for
the ten-cent tip to the small boy hand¬
ed the waiter a large tip in advance,
which made the waiter fawning in his
attentions.
“We’U get better service,” he ex¬
plained, “and then, too, it’s Christmas
time.”
But the friend who had been re¬
proved said: “You don’t think you’re
exerting a bad influence by any
chance, do you?”
And the boy bought the carnation
and went home, successful and happy,
but the waiter snubbed the next cus¬
tomer because he failed to get an ex¬
orbitant tip.
Raisin Nut Gems.
j Two cupfuls flour, 2 teaspoonfuls
baking powder, % teaspoonful salt
2 tablespoonfuls sugar, % cupfu.
raisins, ^4 cupful walnut meats, 1
well-beaten egg, 2 tablespoonfuls melt
ed butter or shortening.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt anc
sugar together. Add raisins and nuts
cut in pieces. Add milk and beater
egg and mix welL Stir in butter
Pour Into greased gem pans aud bakt
In moderate oven 30 to 35 minutes
Tills makes about 12 gems.
THE COVINGTON NEWS, COVlWo**^., GEORGIA
HAYSTON NEWS
Mrs. I. A. Henderson and Olin spent
Monday with friends in Meriwether.
Mr. and Mrs. Howell Hays and baby
***** Saturday night . ^ with ... ,, Mr. and . Mrs.
Blggers, of Dixie.
Oscar Piper, of Starrsville, spent Sat
ur day night with Carlton Henderson,
M iss Ilee White, of Monticello, is
v j S jtj n g her sister, Mrs. Coy Hays,
Mrs. Hugh Pannell and children were
in Covington Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Stone Hays were in
Macon Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hays announce
the birth of a baby girl on December
14tli. She has been named Elizabeth.
Mr. and Mrs. Stone Hays were in
Covington Tuesday.
Miss Lucile Curtis, of Atlanta, is ex¬
pected home Thursday.
PINE GROVE NEWS
Miss Mary Lizzie Cook and Mrs. V/.
,f. Cook spent Monday with Mrs. Capers
Robertson.
Mr. Thomas Elliott was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Lowe for supper
Saturday night.
The pageant, “Together Shall They
Sing”, had to be postponed on account
of the bad weather Sunday night.
Mrs. W. C. Hitchcock and Mr. Raluh
Hitchcock spent a short while with Mr.
and Mrs. G. D. Elliott Friday evening.
We are very sorry to learn of the ill¬
ness of Mr. J. C). Hitchcock, and hope
that he will soon recover.
The bad weather prevented us from
having prayer meeting Friday night.
Up to the present the amount of sick¬
ness in our community is very small.
Mr. Morris Robertson spent the week¬
end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Capers Robertson.
Miss Mary Frances Robertson spent
the week-end with homefolks.
The Ladies’ Club met at the home of
Mrs. W. J. Cook Wednesday. Miss Mary
Norman could not be present. Cake and
pickles were served.
Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Elliott were in
Social Circle Wednesday morning.
Miss Mary Lizzie Cook was in Mans¬
field Wednesday morning.
Mr. Morehouse, who has been in Chi¬
cago for some time, has returned to
his home near here.
EUDORA
Messrs. Charles Cunard and Grady
Ozburn made a business trip to Cov¬
ington Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Venus Aaron spent
Thursday in Monticello.
Mr. Frank Dooley and Miss Nettie
Morgan were visitors to Covington Fri¬
day.
Mr. Bud Pickett, of Leguin, visited
Mr. and Mrs. Pratt Harwell recently.
Mrs. Grace Ridley, of Monticello, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Cora Allen.
Messrs. Neil and J. T. Harwell vis¬
ited relatives at Mansfield last week.
Mr. Luke Allen was a Thudsday vis¬
itor to Monticello.
Mesdames Cliff and Venus Aaron
spent one day last week with relatives
in Mansfield.
Misses Lucy Malone and Sara Per¬
sons were guests of Misses Vallie and
Ruthie Kitchens Sunday afternoon.
Air. and Mrs. Champ Kelley spent
Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Good¬
man, of Monticello.
Mr. E. C. Ozburn spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mr. J. R. Whit¬
by, of Jackson.
Mr. Clark McLendon, of Mansfield,
was here on business Thursday.
Messrs. Glenn and Hobert Jones, of
Starrsville, spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. Venus Aaron.
LEGUIN NEWS
Mr. Edward Holmes visited Messrs.
James and Howard Bates Saturday.
Misses Mary Pickett, Inez Lassiter,
and Sallie Ruth Meadors are at home
from A.& M. for the Christmas holidays.
Air. and Mrs. Paul Aiken were the
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thompson
Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ambus Fincher spent
Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Moss.
Miss Eva Pennington visited Mrs.
A. W. Crawford a short while Saturday.
We are sorry to report that Mr. Alton
Parish is very ill this week.
Mr. Charlie Dee Meadors, of the U. S.
Navy, is at home on several days’ fur¬
lough.
Miss Neva Lassiter spent Thursday
with Miss Lizzie Meadors.
Miss Pauline Bates spent Saturday
afternoon with Misses Bessie Lee and
Lucile Pennington.
Mrs. L. O. Piper, of Starrsville, vis¬
ited Mrs. Nancy Piper and family Fri¬
day.
Miss Lizzie Meadors visited Misses
Neva and Inez Lassiter Sunday after¬
noon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Meadors visited
Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Meadors, in Oxford.
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. J. B. Moss had with her Sun¬
day afternoon Mesdames Earl Moore
and childern. W. L. Mobs and L. H.
Bates.
1 “AIL . ....... ..... 1
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Marriageable young women) should
learn to »ay “no” before saying “yes”.
A manly sport enjoys the chase.
FOR RENT—4 connecting rooms,
with private bath, front and side en¬
trance. Garage, if desired. See W. T.
Stradley. l-2c *
CITATION
Georgia, Newton County.
To all whom it may concern:
W. S. Almand, of said state, having
in proper form applied to me for per¬
manent letter's of administration on the
estate of G. B. Almand, late of said
county, deceased, this is to cite all and
singular the creditors and heirs of said
G. B. Almand to be and appear at the
February term of court, 1923, and show
cause if any they can, why permanent
letters of administration should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this 8th
day of December, 1922.
A. L. Loyd,
3-6p Ordinary.
CITATION
Georgia, Newton County.
E. R. Rogers of said state having in
proper form applied to me for perma¬
nent letters of administration on the
estate of Jas. F. Rogers, late of said
county, deceased, this is to cite all and
singular the creditors and heirs of said
Jas. F. Rogers to be and appear at the
February term of this court. 1923, and
show cause, if any they can, why per¬
manent letters of administration should
not be granted.
Witness my official signature this
15th day of December, 1922.
A. L. Loyd,
3-6p Ordinary.
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8 iSUQmfisr
W. B. MATTHEW
4
SUCCESSOR TO L. P. LOYD
HOLIDAY
SPECIALS
DECEMBER 2L 22, 23
Large Florida Oranges, 25c and 35c dozen; $4.75 crate,
Select Apples, 25,30 and 35c dozeiv $3.00 box or $6.25 bbl.
Best California English Walnuts, 25c and 30c per pound.
Brail Nuts, 15c per pound.
Best California layer Raisins 25c pound or $3.60 201b box
Our candies have been carefully selected. We have noth¬
ing but high grade mixed candies and chocolates at
20c, 25c, 30c and 35c per pound.
80-fb bucket chocolates $5.40. 30 lbs extra high grade
mixed, $7.50. 30 lbs fancy mixed, $5.40. Fulton mixed,
$4.50. 5-fb box assorted high grade chocolates, $1.98
^Special).
Camel Cigarettes, per carton..................$1.36
Chesterfield Cigarettes, per carton.............$1.35
One-Eleven Cigarettes, per carton,..............98
1-lb Christmas jar of Prince Albert, Special, ......$1.25
We also have a nice assortment of fireworks.
OUR MARKET HAS A COMPLETE LINE OF CHRIST¬
MAS HAMS, SHOULDERS, AND FRESH MEATS OF
ALL KINDS.
Don’t Forget That Our Market Is
Absolutely 100 Per Cent Sanitary
WE WILL DELIVER ALL ORDERS OF $2.00 AND
OVER TO PORTERDALE AND COVINGTON MILLS
Friday and Saturday
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Our Store will be Open ’Til Ten P. M. Thursday and Fri¬
day, and Until Midnight Saturday.
A Merry Christmas and a Pros¬
perous New Year to All.
MATTHEWS
DISSOLUTION NOTICE
This is to notify the public that on
this day, December 21, 1922, the firm of
McGarity & Jackson, composed of A. 8.
McGarity and F. M. Jackson, is dis¬
solved. All debts of the firm are assurn
ed by A. S. McGarity, and all debts,
notes and accounts due the firm are to
be paid to A. S. McGarity.
F. M. Jackson,
A. S. McGarity.
State of Georgia, Newton County
To Superior Court of said county:
The petition of M. G. Turner, C.
U. Skinner, R. A. Norris and Henry
Odum shows the following facts:
I. Petitioners allege they are the
officers and directors of the Newton
County Fair Association, a corpora
tion chartered under the laws of
Georgia, Newton Superior Court, Au¬
gust 23, 1918.
II. That at m ----- eting of - the -- stock -......
holders of said corporation, petition
ers, as officers and directors of said
corporation, rented to seek were authorized amendment and di- j j
an to
said charter, for the benefit of said I
corporation, by striking out all of
section 3 of petition for charter now
of record in the Clerk’s office of
Newton Superior Court, which reads
as follows: “The object e said cor¬
poration is pecuniary gain to its
share-holders”, and substituting there
for the following: “The object of said
corporation is that of conducting, pro¬
moting and carrying on a county fair,
exhibiting and displaying all kinds of
agricultural products, cattle, hogs, hor¬
ses, poultry and other such live stock
usually exhibited at a county fair, in¬
cluding all kinds of home economics,
fancy work and nil SUch
as the Officers and a g ,'' ; r Pro;,
ration uf , *
may see flt t saia c
as may be necessary as "***& «h,
.
operafion of a county fair
Wherefore petitioners °ners
their amendment Jsjswiftfc p rav
quired by law in such as
provided, and that cases hiade
incorporating th ls petition, and said that change sfLl aet bfc lCj out'i,
and as provided provided. by law in Sh 5* cases a ® ea <M
Georgia, Newton County. Attor; ‘tier.
in person came before
Henry
ers directors ot said of association said tbl Uon®f nffl tockh rs M °H
reeled to us SwUt 1
seek and obtain L w " >re
out elation in this a change petition in f lj f a
sa.,1 mlfw c han 28
thorized at a regular g Was
stockholders, ‘n and a maiorin w^ 5 uf ° £ 1
said corporation
and same was passed in lesem >'
of business in'n r , Ular °‘ J
as provided
tion n and Mnfl Kir by-laws in.,,., of~ ^ said T eoi)stl!;i
and regularly entered' 0I 5 . 0rat M
ut<1 by deponent U nnAh P°» the X
« as secretary ir L
treasurer of said corporation.
this Sworn 8th day to and of December? subscribed^ 018 " ■
1922 1
Georgia, * Clerk, Newton Newton^iSf’ County. Coui
•> the undersigned clerk 0 f v„
Superior , Court do certify the ■wf ,
foregoing petition of chance ^ ^ l ai
« a true copy of ffi, in
office, Given this under 8th my hand a J 562 ,
December,
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