Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, December 22, 1914, Page 6

X Thris ) stion (Sugge Those confronted with the. question . of gifts will find many suggestions here in our li Ansco Cameras Toilet Sets Mirrors Leather Goods Etc. In Fancy Box Stationery " we have an almost endless display from which to make a selection. And for Gift Giving never has our stock been so diversified. You are sure to find want at the price ifl' ' ® PHONE D2 Priike e "PRESCRIPTIONS — appropriate for the occasion. Pocket Flash Lights 85¢ to $1.00 Larger Flash Lights $1.40 to $2.25 Stag Handle Carving Sets $3.00 to $5.00 Celluloid Carving Sets $2.50 to $5.00 Solid copper, nickel-plated Tea and Coffee Pots, straight pattern $1.00 to $1.50 Solid copper, nickel-plated, Tea and Coffee Pots, Colonial Pattern $1.50 to $2.00 Coffee Percolators $2.50 to $5.00 Tea Kettles $1.00 to $2.00 Thermos Lunch Boxes $2.25 to $2.50 Nickel Plated Crumb Trays 25¢ to $1.50 Bird Shears $3.00 to $5.00 ! Child’s 3-piece Knife and Forki Sets 50¢ to $1.50 Electric Flat Irons | $3.50 to $5.00 A Alcohol Lamps ¢ ! 75 cents Pocket Knives 10c to $2.00 Scissors and Shears 25¢ to $2.00 Christmas Gifts! In selecting your Xmas gifts why not get something useful, something the receiver(will use evary day of the coming year and be reminded] of the cheerful giver. Below we list a few of the manyy] articles that are very ' have your selections put TREES Tmas ne of 5 : Candies Stationery Novelties in it just what you you want to pay. A full line of Alumi- num in addition to the above makes a fine line to select from. There is a nice’pres- ent for every member of the family. Look them over and away for you. TREES We can -sell you a fine Xmas tree cheaper than you can go out and CHRISTMAS IN , OLDEN TIME § By SIR WALTER SCOTT = shdodboededoplodeniodetieloiodepiedeodol EAP on more wood! The wind is chill; But, let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still. Each age has deemed the newborn year The fittest time tor festal cheer. And well our Christmas sires of old . Loved, when the year its course had rolled And brought blithe Christmas.back again With all its hospitable train, With social and religious rite To honor all the holy night. On Christmas eve the bells were rung; On Christmas eve the mass was sung. Then opened wide the baron's hall To vassal, tenant, sert and all; “THEN CAME THE MERRYMAKERS IN.” Power laid his rod of rule aside, And ceremony doffed her pride. All hailed with uncontrolled delight And general voice the happy night That to the cottage, as the crown, Brought tidings ot salvation down. The fire, with well dried logs supplied, Went roaring up the chimney wide. The huge hall table s caken face. Scrubbed till it shone, the day to grace, Bore then upon its massive board No mark to part the squire and lord. Then came the merrymakers in And carols roared with blithesome din. If unmelodious was the song It was a hearty note and strong. England was merry England when Old Christmas brought his sports again, ‘Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ales ‘Twas Christmas told the merriest tale. A Christmas gambol oft.could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. 'A HISTORIC CHRISTMAS. Charlemagne Crowned as Emperor of the Romans 1,100 Years Ago. On Dec. 25, in the year 800, the boly Roman empire was born. Europe was in the iron grasp of Charlemagne. The great king bad gome to Rome to in- vestigate charges lodged against the pope, Leo [11. The pontiff made good his defense and on Dec. 23 took a sol- | emn oath of exculpation. Two days later, early on Christmas morning, the pope celebrated mass in the great ba- silica of St. Peter’s, a church not at all like the huge renaissunce structure reared by Bramante and Michelangelo. The edifice was crowded to the days to see the wonderful Frank. who, like Mohammed, spread his gospel by the sword. Charles. clad in Rowman costume, with the chlamys banging from his shoulders. knelt in priyer be- fore the tomb of St. Peter. When be rose to his feet Leo approuached and. placing a golden crown upon the king's head. acclaimed him emperor of the Romans. Again the pontiff folded him in a purple -mantle. and a great shout went up from the people as a Zreeting to the first of the new Cae cut ome. Look at them. 15¢, 20c, 25¢, 30c, 35¢ “Home of Good Hardware” C. E. BATTLES Bemidji, Minn. Beltrami Ave. Koors Bros. Co. Model Manufacturing Co. Ice Cream, B WY oo Confectionery and Fountain S8upplies LY ol g 315 Minnesota Ave. N: W. Telophone 125 R34y Bemidji, Minnesota o P~ T s~ READ THE DAILY akery Goods PIONEER WANT ADS sars. The scene is thus described by Egin- hard, the historian of Charlemagne: “At the moment when. in his place be- fore the altar, he was bowing down to pray Pope Leo placed on his head a crown, and all the Roman peoplé stiouted. ‘Long life and victory to Charles Augustus, crowned by God. the great and pacific emperor of the Romans! After this proclamation the pontiff prostrated himself before him and paid him adoration, according to the custom established in the days of the old emperors, and thenceforward Charles, giving up the title of patri- cian, bore that of emperor and Au- gustus.” . A _millennium later, on the banks.of the Seine, another pope crowned an- other emperor. who bad planted his throne on the wreck of the fabric reared by Charlemagne. A Christmas Time Saver. To save the ‘minutes on Christmas eve and leave time for the many things that are bound to come up shut off from the children one room in the house suitable for the tree a coupie of weeks before Christmas and gradually accumulate there all decorations and presents. The tree can be trimmed a day or two befére the holiday and the presents; .wrapped more quickly and —Houseke S Tead the Ploneer want ads, doors, for all Rome flocked in those | | Troppman’s Department Store Bemidji’sShupningGenier ; Christmas Spirit Finds Adequate Ex-pres-' sion in a Thousand Ways at Troppman’s What you pay for a Christmas gift is immaterial. What you buy and where you buy it are the two im- ; portant things. Any article you buy at Troppman'’s is a welcome gift because of the Quali- ty behind the name. We should like to help you solve your gift problems and know you will find here hundreds of appropriate gift suggestions in articles which are well within your price limit. Wha}ever vou are lovking for in toys can be found here. Truly a wonder- ful showing of toys of all kinds, Dolls, Books and Games, in fact everything to delight the youngster. . A visit to our store will make your Christmas shopping a pleasure, us ev- ery department has scores of pretty and useful gift suggestions. TO OUR OUT OF TOWN FRIENDS: Trade Here and Have Your Fare Refunded ONLY TWO MORE BUYING DAYS UNTIL GHRISTMA If you have not done your buying early, do it as easily because they a¥e:all in one place. -early as you can. Nowhere can you find more attrac- tive and useful gifts than here. Beautiful Silks, Crepe DeChines, Velvets, Ribbons, Kid Gloves, Kid Mit- tens, Bath Robes, Bedroom Slippers, Neckwear, Party Boxes, Scarfs, Embroidered Flannel, and Batistes, Silk Hose, l.adies’ Misses’ and Children’s Coats make desirable presents and you' buy them at One Half Price ‘The Bazaar Store Railroad Fares Refunded Open Evenings