Christmas Gift Turns a Miser into a Kindly Man
Anthony Riggs, a bitter bachelor living alone, is moved by a Christmas fortune teller’s guidance to help three needy people. He doubles the number of guests, feeds them well, and promises ongoing aid. Mary Wood, former love, reveals herself as the teller and agrees to marry him, with Anthony learning generosity brings true happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Anthony Riggs
Dewnataka
Anthony
Anthony Ftiggs
Mr. Riggs
Ned Olster
Christma
Mary Wood
Deacon Smithers
Elas
Gipay
Cpe
Readinesis
Anthony Huggs
Antony Riggs
Mary
Mery Wood
Anthony Rigga
A Way Out of It
Anne was making Christmas presents when Abe sighed that it looked bad. Little Helen watched and suggested Auntie could give it to someone she loved, a simple turn of phrase showing sympathy and practical cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Abe
Helen
Curious Christmas Dishes Across England
The article notes regional Christmas foods in Derbyshire and Cornwall. Derbyshire tells of black ball a hard candy made from black treacle sugar flour and ginger boiled and set in a dish, cut into shapes and enjoyed by youngsters. In Cornwall saffron cur rant cake tops are colored and flavored with a miniature cake centerpiece, with each person sharing pieces but not cutting the batch until Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbyshire
Cornwall
Wagtern
Christmas Puzzles and Gifts Across a Busy Season
A fragment from a seasonable miscellany shows banter about Christmas shopping and gift plans. A man notes his wife has already paid for presents while another laments stalled shopping. A child questions Santa’s sources as a mother explains purchases, and a Turkeys question hints at festive humor in a dining party vignette.
Administrators Notice for Multiple Estates in Pennsylvania
Notices announce letters of administration for Oliza J. Trout of Washington township Thomas J. Neal of West Mahoning township and W. A. McCracken of Montgomery township. Claimants must present, debtors to make prompt payment. Attorneys listed include J. N. Books A. L. Brewer D. H. Tomb and Wilgus, Pa office. December dates given.
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C. Chapman
Miles Wakoop
Washington Township
Wimen Wid Savings & Rust Company
Indiana
Penna AusOatntatsiraton
Droest Stewart
Oliza J. Trout
Washington Townahlp
Anthony Stuchell
A. L. Brewer
J. N. Books
Thomas J. Neal
Weat Mahoning Township
D. H. Tomb
W. A. McCracken
Montgomery
Township
W._H. McCRACKEN
Wilgus
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Bethlehem
Manger
B. A. Fergerson
Santa
Rasy
Bobby
Santa Claus
Mamma
Quest
Tommy
Boya
Stewart
Harry W. Fih
Monte Cristo
Bell Service
Bell
American Telephone and Telegraph Company and Associated Companies
Central District and Printing Telegraph Company
Bell System
Geo. D. Leydic
Undertaker
L. Pattison Co
Phila. Street
Josephine Poultry Farm
Cook
Barred P. Rocks
Thompsons
Waite P. Rocks
Fisher
R. G. Rhode Island
Beason
Indiana Roller Mills
Hetrick & Wilson
Lproors
Sylvania
Shackamaxon
Vogel Bros
Penna
H M. Conrath
Jeweler
Hyds
Prhew
Vamphiell
Rina
Indiana, Pa
Garret
Rossmoyne Flouring Mill
Frante Brothers, Propristart
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