23 Dec 1886
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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1886
Page
1
A garbled verse praising Christ Jesus born to-day. The text extols praise and worship, describes the nativity and divine light, and contrasts worldly power with the humbled King of peace. The hymn voice emphasizes faith, salvation, and blessing for humanity.
A wagon train era tale unfolds aboard a California to St Louis train car. Cap recounts rescuing a seven year old girl, discovering gold left in a stocking and a pocket of wealth won from a greedy neighbor. The tale ends with safer Christmas gifts for the girl and a hefty gold return to her mother.
Indiana brief notes report a large wild cat killed near Brazil on Friday and a general mix of local news across counties. Other items mention gas boring debates in Shelbyville, water works vote in Seymour, and various crimes and public notices throughout Indiana.
A festive excerpt repeats Joy to the World and praises the Lord as King. It features lines about heaven and nature singing and hearts preparing Him. The passage evokes traditional Christmas carol imagery and public domain phrasing.
The dialogue features Dumley and Featherly discussing a duck dinner, joking about a canvasback ham. Clara asks Charley for a Christmas gift idea, and Charley suggests a pair of padded slippers, delivered with gloom.
The speaker contrasts cold light with warm hearts and a festive, snowy landscape. Recalling past seasons and enduring love, the couple moves toward their home as bells ring in a quiet Christmas moment, promising safety and closeness at the door.
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