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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
5
Rev McHargue reports a successful revival at Mt Lebanon Indiana with 36 conversions and 34 joining the church. Noted convert described as a brilliant young man about 25. Joan Eberle and wife return home from Foules Louisiana after three months attending to real estate interests.
The article describes Christmas celebrations by American and British forces stationed abroad. It notes feasting with turkey and mince pie, soft drinks, and church services where possible. Afternoon sports and entertainments are common, with chaplains conducting religious services aboard ships.
A Christmas tree table uses tiny fir trees in a line between guests, each placed between two seats. The trees, in red lacquer tubs, are decorated with tinsel garlands, silver rain, and bonbons, reflecting candle or lamp light to create a festive table display.
The article recalls German legends of the evergreen Christmas tree born from Eve's apple, the Saviour visiting as a poor boy on Christmas Eve, Hertha’s fire altar guiding an unseen goddess, old Christmas hymns passed orally, and England’s Christmas waits who sing carols on Christmas Eve.
Playful verse recalls a bashful Jack and a blushing Jill under mistletoe near a gate. The mood hinges on a late night interruption sparked by festive sprigs.
The first Christmas on the American continent was celebrated on December 25 1618 after the Puritan group built their first house in Plymouth Massachusetts. Nineteen families shared the land allotments yet many were left outside in the cold. Religious observance remained central with prayer and carols to the Babe of Bethlehem.
The notice reports the marriage of Harry Thomas and Val Patton at Rev Henson's home in Wayntown at noon on December 18. They honeymooned in Indianapolis and are wished happiness by friends.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Deer of Crawfordville were here Saturday on business. Mrs. Dean McBroom visited relatives and did shopping in Danville Friday. Miss Mary Lines visited relatives and friends in Danville over Sunday. Clifford Rodgers was a Hillsboro visitor Saturday evening. Mrs. Fred Storms visited friends in Veedersburg Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bonebrake were Kingman visitors Saturday. Hardy Norris transacted business in Veedersburg Saturday. S.N. Elwell was a Kingman caller Friday afternoon. Miss Maggie Day did shopping in Danville last week.
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