The Revolt of Bobbie 5 J by Tom Mason
A dramatic dialogue unfolds as Bobbie rejects belief in Santa Claus and faces a coercive Christmas rite led by Bingo. The scene shifts to Marion’s Christmas dilemma about missing gifts if Santa cannot find her. A final quip from a clergyman reflects utilitarian charity amid the holiday spirit.
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Bobbie
Tom Mason
Santa Claus
Pop
Bobbiie
Jane
Bingo
Willie Shimson
Willie
Wille
Harlem
Santa
Marion
Marlon
Mamma
Puck
Glorias Shining Through Res Published Hymn Text
A fragmented old hymn style passage by Res. . Baring-Gould from WA presents the nativity scene with verses around Gloria in excelsis Deo and Peace on earth. It references shepherds, angels, Bethlehem, and the Messiah Christ to Jew and Gentile in a reverent carol-like cadence.
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Bern
Christ
Bethleh
Munger
Wong
Barth
The Candy Child 22 and the Wizzle Wuzzle Man
Aunt Matilda tells a Christmas tale of a boy with an insatiable appetite who turns into candy and cake after a magical visit from the Wizzle Wuzzle Man. The story ends with a lesson to mind his parents and eat in moderation, awaiting Christmas Eve for a possible return.
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Matilda
Chile
Mr. Wizzle
Wizzle
Las
Chris
Wizz
Wizzie Wuzele
Washington Star
Prudence and a Christmas cigarette gag
A friend asks Prudence why she stops smoking for the season. She says she always quits just before Christmas to oblige her wife who would otherwise have her choose cigars as a present.
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Washington Star
Christmas Wish for Dolly In Santa Notes
A Boston Globe excerpt features a child named Elsie addressing her father about gifts from Santa. She hopes Santa brings something nice for Dolly, noting Dolly was given to her last Christmas, making this season both birthday and Christmas for Dolly.
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Dolly
Elsie
Papa
Living Shadows Entertainment by Rycroft Children
The Rycroft children Hilda Irene Grace Harold Roy and Doug with Cousin Donald stage a Living Shadows performance in their schoolroom turning a sheet into a theater using a single candle to cast silhouettes. They present Little Red Riding Hood Dick Whittington Robin Hood Cock Robin and other nursery tales with Garry the collie and Mowser the cat watching.
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Rycroft
Hilda Irene
Grace
Harold
Roy
Douglas
Donald
Living Shadows
Garry the Collie
Dog
Dick Whittington
Mowser
Tabby Cat
Robin Hood and His Merry Men
Cock Robin
Christmas in History Highlights Joys and Tribulations on December Dates
A Philadelphia Ledger piece surveys notable Christmas time events. It cites William the Conqueror’s 1066 coronation, the 1620 Pilgrims landing, 1841 slave trade pact, and a pattern of tragedies such as the Black Death in 1348 and Mary Stuart’s life events.
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Willam the Conqueror
Reinin
Wycliffe
Isabelle
Edward II
Castle
England
Christas
Mary
Queen of Scots
France
James V
Montrose
Scotland
Charles I
Windsor
Edinburgh
Cromwell
James II
Judge Jeffreys
Tower
Mary Stuart
William
Petershead
Cumberland
Philadelphia Ledger
Sewing Society Busy With Silent Projects
The minister and his wife comment on the Sewing Society as members stay busy yet keep their activities quiet. The minister quips that they are likely making book marks and carpet slippers. Local tone from the Baltimore American.
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Sewing Society
Baltimore
Out of the Frying Pan
A witty exchange unfolds with Crawford noting the sealskin’s fashion fade for Christmas and Crabshaw countering on the rising desirability of a $1,000 automobile while a judge comments.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Judge
Amights of Pythias Alton Lodge Meeting Notice
Alton Lodge 480 Knights of Pythias meets in Wertz hall on Main street every Thursday evening. Visiting brothers are cordially invited to attend. D Gardner, C C. Ww. C Scott, K of R S. & MP.
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Arlington Lodge
Werts
Main Street
Rose Council
U A
Wertz’ Hall
Samuel Owens
C.ernest F. Scott
R. S
Amights OF
Pythias
Alton Lodge
K. of P
D. Gardner
C. C
Scott
Transit timing list from Orrville to Columbus area
A fragmentary timetable mentions Orrville Millersburg Mount Vernon Columbus Barberton Akron Hudson and Cleveland with arriving and leaving references. The text hints at travel routing but provides no full schedule or context.
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Columbus
Mt. Vernon
Millersburg
Orrville
Barberton
Akron
Hudson
Cleveland
Wheeling and Lake Erie RR Timetable 1903
Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway timetable in effect January 1903 lists daily service except Sundays with stopping on signal.
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Wheeling & Lake Erie RR
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Angela
Gloria
Chicago Daily News
the Candy Child
Chiicago Daily Chronicle
Prudence
Iide
Little Red Riding Hood
Hilario Harry
W. L. Douglass
N. G
Will E. Scott
Dalton
Ohio
H. Pope
R. Jas. Buchanan
Cleveland Hudson
Akron Barberton
Eee
Carr
Warsaw
Tranway
Zanesville
Dresden
E. A. Ford
Gen's
Pittsburg
Penn’s
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M. Pm Ip m. Ey Aolt
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West Bound
Wheeling
Martin's Ferry
Wee Ee
Steubenville
Mingo Junction
Brilliant
Ceces Ene Seages
Dillonvale
Faecdon
Mt. Pleasant
Creston
Llington
Norwalk
TOD
Monroeville
Bellevus
Clyde
Cease
Toledo
Cherry St
Oak Harbor
Fremont
Wellington
Lodt Spencer
Aeonde
Smithville
Tan
Et Boone
Valley Junction
Sterrodsville
Ene
Kmowerston Ose
Science
Erseea
Wi Jewett
Unionvale
St Mt. Pleasant
Mingo Junoticon Oe
Ary & Bul
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Munn & Co
Scientific American
Acientia
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Nowadealers, Co
Broadway
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Washington
Bill Heads
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