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The First Christmas QH lUnnia J. Knoch. In 111* Wisconsin F«rm«r •'Merry Christmas! M&rry Christmas! Clangs Ihe heavy, de«p-to»ed I*ll, And all the world elves haek the answer: Christ Is bom, and all is well.” OVER nineteen hundred years aso (here lived In the little town of Nazareth a humble carpenter and his wife, Mary. At this time the ruler of the Roman empire, Augustus Caesar, required all persons to pay taxes for the upkeep of the kingdom. Joseph was a de scendant of King David. Although he was living In Uulilee, the law re quired him to go to Bethlehem In Ju dea to pay his taxes. When It was time to pay the trib ute, Joseph took Mary with him on the Journey to Bethlehem. It was a tiresome Journey. They were very weary when they reached the little town. Joseph went to the hotel s to get a room where they could rest. But poor Joseph was disappointed, for so many other people had come to the little town that day the rooms were all taken. No doubt Joseph and Mary felt lonely and discouraged as night .’nine on. At last they went to a stable to find a place to sleep. Here In a manger the Savior of the World was born. This was a very lowly place Indeed for the I’rince of Peace to be born. Prophets had been foretelling bis com ing for many years. People were ex pecting him to come, but In some very grand way. Some thought be would make the kings leave their thrones and himself be the ruler. But he caine as a sweet, dear little babe. Now, you wonder how the people beard of his birth, In those long, long ago days when there were no tele graphs or telephones? Perhaps you think so Important news as this would be announced publicly by the highest officials or the richest people In town and a holiday declared. But not so. The first news of his birth wns told to people engaged in a very humble and lowly work. Methinks it must have been a beau tiful warm night. Ear out on the hills of old Judea the shepherds were herd ing their sheep. No doubt they were talking together about the big crowd In Bethlehem that evening. Suddenly there appeared In the sky a- bright light. The shepherds were afraid. An angel spoke to them and said, "Be not afraid; I bring you good tidings of great Joy which shall be to all people.” Then he told them that Jesus had been born in Bethlehem; that they would find him, a bube, wrapped In swaddling clothes lying In a manger with his mother, Mary. Suddenly there appeared with the angel a host of other angels singing, “Glory to God In the highest and on earth peace, good will to men.” After the angels were gone the shep herds talked over the wondrous news. Then they hurried away to Bethlehem to Bee If It was true. Sure enough, there were Mary and Joseph nnd the little babe, Jesus. They then went out to tell otherß. God also told the news of his gift to the world by placing a new star In the sky. The wise men saw It and followed its shining rays until they, too, found the "Babe of Bethlehem." These wise men worshiped him and gave him gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense. This was the first Christmas. CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR By MARY G. BONNER fpHE air was keen and cold and Invigorating. The snow was falling gently. In every house Christmas presents were being wrapped, cheery messages and cards and letters were being sent. Almost - forgotten friends were thought of and re membered by a card, a wish, a small gift. For Christmas wns in the air! (©. 1523, Weitcrn Newspaper Union.) QJljp QUiriatmaH Wtratlj New Year Wishes By CHRISTOPHER G. HAZARD Copyright, 1522, Western Newspaper Union. ASSURANCE the rear may bring w Of things not understood. We certain are that everything Wifi have to serve our good. We may go on with joyous tread And not a single thing to dread SOMETHING NEW 2J MID the false, amid the true, ***• Between the laurel aod the yew, Thank God for something young and new! And may tbia new leaf of time’s page, This fair addition to our age. Be filled with sunny wit aod ssgel NINETEEN TWENTY-THREE YYY AY the New Year be threaded through HI. With strasdt of blue and gold foryou; Things high and precious, far and fine. To serve, Inspire, delight and shine! frar’a Sup And here we eland to say “Good-by!” * Brief words—ami yet we scarce known why. They bring a motature to the eye, ¥ And to the heart some qnukes and aches; We speak them ve»ry tenderly, With half a sob and half a sigh— “ Old Year, good-hy! Old Year, good-by!” —W, K. Burleigh. "LJERE we stand again on the AA borderland of Welcome and- G»od-by. There Is so little be tween them and so much either side of them. When the great bell of time strikes the midnight hour, and 1922 passes into the land of long ago, there is one simple resolu tion that we can all make with pretty good Burety that we can keep it till the next midnight chimes —that we will be a better man or woman in the next year than in the last. That won’t be a hard resolution to fulfill in some degree, and if everyone Is even a little better, there will be a heap more good ness, kindness, success and love in the world when 1923 rings out that there Is now. The untried year brings with It another chance for all —a chance to make good where we have failed —a chance to benefit by what we have counted as fuilures In the year that is passing out. The old year has been a difficult one for many. Some have lost heart. The new year, which gives promise of so much that is better, will bring new courage and hoi* to them. If we can let the unhappy part of the past year go with It, and only remember the good, It will help toward all that is best In the new. One of the best things that we can hope for the untried year Is that It will be a busy one for everybody. Work is the Vest pro moter of goodness and happiness, and the best cure fqr trouble and sorrow that there is. When the solemn' happy “ring out across the snow,” let them ring out with them the bad things and ring In all that Is good and true and beautiful that is within the power of each one of us, ANIMALS AND NEW YEAR’S DAY Oxen, Cows, Sheep, Goats and Pigs Blessed in Churches of Italy, Spain and France. TN ITALY, Spain and France more Is made of New Year’s day than Christmas and on St. Sylvester’s eve as the last day of the year is called the utmost joyousness prevails. Even the animals are blessed In the churches. A correspondent who attended one of these quaint ceremonies, writes: The priest lifted high the host ami said some words of benediction at which the people fell on their knees with a response. An acolyte with a holy-water sprinkler passed through the columns of animals deftly throw ing the sacred water upon them. The oxen and cows were thus blessed first, then the sheep and goats and lastly the pigs. A moon nearly full glittered high above the mountain stones aud combined with the light from the can dles revealed the long, polished horns and heaving sides and sleek coats of Uie oxen and cows and the white woolly skins of the sheep. The acolyte passing among them, Incensed them and their bellowing, bleating and squealing arose to a tumult. But. high above all, the voice of the priest was heard, as he chanted these words: "My children, God In his goodness sends me, his unworthy servant, here to bless your flocks, according to an ancient custom of our mountains, so that these animals by whose aid yon live may Join In our religious cere monies which usher In the New Year. Let us then sing a loud hosanna of praise to the ever-merciful Lord so ‘lenient to sinners.” NEW YEAR CALLS PASSE The American custom of New Year day calls, so prevalent in the social life of this country In the Nineteenth cen tury Is little practiced todajr. PEARSON TRIBUNE,'PEARSON, GEORGIA, (DECEMBER 29. 1922 SI.OO Paid Before January Ist, 1923, Will bring you the Tribune One year. This is a special offer. Every issue discusses home af fairs that every citizen should be interested in. Every family should read the home paper because it prints what home folks think about and are doing. After reading the Tribune one year and then you feel like you have not had your dollars worth, come and get your money back. If you believe that it is a fair proposition come in and leave a dollar and your address and re ceive the paper regular for one year. January Ist the subscription list will be revised. No names will remain thereon that are not paid in advance. Be sure to have your name on the new list. Pearson Tribune FARM LOANS Made without delay at to 7 Per Cent. Interest. Loans on Improved City Property at 6 Per Cent. Come to see*us L. A. HARGREAVES and H. L. LANKFORD, Pafford Boilding, Pearson, Georgia INSURANCE. Fire.Lightning.Tornado.Automobile.EtG ' ALSO SURETY BONDS. Tyler, Pearson & Winn, PEARSON, GEORGIA, jt, We Represent Leading Companies, j* ? L. . . w. . -a. . -w. rmmmm L TABLETS J CONSTIPATION BILIOUSNESS Headache INDIGESTION Stomach TrouHe -SOLD EVERYWHE' Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cored by local applications, as they cannot reach portion of the ear. Catarrhal Deafness requires constitu tional treatment. HALL/S CATARRH MEDICINE is a constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in flamed condition of the mucous lining: of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is inflamed you have a rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entire ly closed Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced, your hearing may be destroyed forever. HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE acts through the blood on the mucous sur faces of the system, thus reducing the in flammation and restoring normal condi tions. Circulars free. All Druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Oh*o. 666 quickly relieves a cold Citation Dismission from Administration. GKOR<'»I A—Atkinson County. Whereas, James Simians. Administrator of 1L J. Slrmans, represents to the Court In his petition, duly filed and entered on record, that he has fully administered D. J. Slrmans estate: This is. therefore, to cite all persons con cerned. kindred and creditors, to show cause, if any they can, why said Administrator should not be discharged from his Adminis tration. and receive Dismission on the iirst Monday in February, 1823. .1. Wesi.ey Roberts. Ordinary. Notice to Perfect Service. Ellen Jones a In Superior Court of Atkin£«>n v *. {. County. Georgia. February , i Term 1923. Dan Gunn > ltaU Trover. To Dan Gunn. Defendant: | You are hereby commanded to be appear i at the next term of said court to be held on | the 3rd Monday in February. 1923. and make I your answer in the above stated case, as re quired by an order of said court granted at the October Term, 1922. Witness the Honorable R. G. Dickerson, 1 Judge of said court, tnis December sth. 1922. Wilky M. SUM.NEK. Clerk. Wanted.—A reliable man to sell monuments and tombstones, j big money for the right man. For farther information write MARI | ETTA MARBLE & STONE WORKS, Marietta, Ga. Pearson Banking Company PEARSON, GEORGIA. ty ishes all its custom ers and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. H. P. SMITH, W. J. TYLER, President. Cashier. J. O. WHITE, L. D. PEARSON, Vice-President Assistant Cashier. BENJ. T. ALLEN, Attorney. FARM LOANS. Low Interest. Quick Service. PRINCIPAL-MELTING-TO-NOTHING PLAN Long Loans. No Renewals. T. S WINN, PEARSON, GEORGIA. WHY WILL YOU SUFFER? Mims’ Iron Tonic The great Irish remedy relieves the pain. It drives out Malaria, purifies the Blood, and is useful in the treatment of INDIGESTION, PELLAGRA, DROPSY, ECZEMA, RHEUMATISM. It gives good rest at night, good appe tite and quiets the nerves. It is good for young and old, and will build up those who are old and all run down. MIMS’ IRON TONIC Can be bought at the following places: T. H. MATHEWS, Axson. Georgia. MORRIS DRUG CO., McNEAL DRUG CO., and F. E. McNEAL, Pearson, Georgia. $ 1 00 PER BOTTLE - money back: if 1 •V/V/ no good results is obtained. F.or further informati an write us at the home office, and we will be glad to mail you a book of testimonials or a BOTTLE OF THE MEDICINE. MIMS MEDICINE COMPANY The Home of the Great Irish Remedy, BOSTON, GEORGIA. UP-TO-DATE JOB PRINTING! WE HAVE PLEASED OTHERS, WE CAN PLEASE YOU. We Use only the Best Materials. Our Printers Know the Business. This Combination Gives Satisfaction. The Tribune Wants Your Printing. Address PEARSON TRIBUNE, Pearson, Ga.