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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
8
A narrator recalls Brother Jack declaring cigars are banned and pipes only on occasion. A distressed mother wonders why her intended gifts offend each recipient and sighs over the curious tastes.
The article describes Christmas Eve celebrations in Manila with midnight mass, candles and lights in churches, cool evening temperatures, and scenes of Americans and locals enjoying the displays. It includes verses about gift-giving and a short dialogue about Santa and the stork.
The piece critiques mistletoe literature as repetitive chestnut humor tied to holiday scenes and family tensions. It also notes Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem introduced nearly two centuries ago and its enduring role in Christmas celebrations.
The article describes German Christmas customs with local variations. It notes universal trees and early services, candlelight in churches, and bells at midnight. It mentions gingerbread shapes, Andersen and the Honeybread Soldier, and Oberammergau’s religious tone with the Christ Child delivering the tree.
A private Christmas note lists many gifts expected over the years including picture brackets masking sets smoking pipes and inkstands. The author vows to miss Phyllis if not remembered and seeks one missing present during his bachelor year.
Attractive bed sets with white scrim and eyelet trim offer a bright napery option. Thick Australian wool blankets in pale blue, rose, or mauve edged with satin ribbon make cozy gifts. Towels, especially twelve extra large Turkish bath towels, can be personalized with room color and initials for a housekeeping friend.
In Sunman December 12 California is noted as no longer boastful. Edward Bonfier and Miss Maggie Severs wed at the Stumpke corner parsonage. Pythian sisters held a dance at Siegs Hall Saturday night. W W Ferris and wife visited Robert Uter and wife at Ballstown last week. Church meetings at CO U Church postponed due to illness in Brother Mann's family. Rev George Henderson received donations from St Paul Church members and friends Tuesday evening. Ara Swick of Clarksburg visited George Cook and relatives. Miss Wuert and Miss Sophia Gritlman of Manchester were there Saturday.
A carload of Chestnut anthracite coal suitable for baseburners has just arrived. The shipment is from 272b Harry Lcuwirer Co. The ad promotes the Tas. BUNE as a Christmas gift and suggests sending a year subscription.
Purdue University backs a two day event in Batesville with lectures on intensive agriculture farm organization poultry and industrial education. John A Davis Meeks and Gonnelley lead talks while Batesville business leaders host noon lunch and local poultry groups host night sessions inviting all interested in improving the community's agriculture.
Stomach liver and kidney troubles weak nerves and female ills fade with Electric Bitters. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma reports recovery after using the remedy and urges others to try it. Thousands have benefited and the bottle is guaranteed 50 cents to 1.00 by druggists.
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