Coshocton County Ohio Santa Letters

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LETTERS TO SANTA

Coshocton Tribune

These delightful letters to Santa from Coshocton youngsters were published in the Coshocton Tribune in 1906. They were compiled by Vivian Eichel who graciously offered them to The Coshocton Page for your enjoyment during this holiday season.

Sarah Margaret Anderson, 315 S. 4th St., Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I love you and I want a whole lot of things for Christmas. I want a hobby horse a dolly's sled, that big doll at Fountain, a box of candy, a new kitty, a box of candy for grandma a powder case with powder in like Aunt Jean's, a coat for my dolly and a tricycle, Goodbye, Sarah Margaret Anderson

James Andrews, Roscoe, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a horn and a set of tools and some candy and a sled and my little sister May a piano and a doll that will open and shut his eyes. And anything else you have to spare. From your little boy, James Andrews.

Hurley Bearheimer, Conesville, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I am a little boy six years old and I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I don't want much this year. Please bring me an air-gun and candy and oranges, as I have no brother or sisters. I have two little cousins and I hope you will be so kind as to visit them. I am going to visit my grandma and grandpa and I hope you will be there. Goodbye, Hurley Bearheimer.

Yelma Beck, Conesville, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a doll and a box of Crayone and candy and nuts oranges. I have a big brother and he wants something that is nice for a boy. Don't forget me Santa. Yelma Beck

Pearl and Ray Bible, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, This is what may little brother wants for Christmas, a little horse and wagon a drum and a sled and candy oranges and bananas. This is what I want a drawing slate, a nice story book and candy oranges and bananas. I hope you will not miss our house or any other little children's for they will all be looking for you. Good bye dear Santa, from Pearl and Ray Bible.

Grace Boal, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I will write you a little letter to tell you where I live, and what I want for Christmas. I live on East Adam Street. The number of our house is 1103. I wish you would bring me a doll, a story book a set of dishes, a sled and some candy and oranges. From your loving little girl. Grace Boal

Hilda Bordenkircher, John St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a doll baby and a baby cab and a ironing outfit and some ribbons and a cup a saucer and a plat and a knife and fork and nuts and candy. Yours truly, Hilda Bordenkircher

Ruth Bordenkircher, 633 John St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a sled and a pink ribbon china doll and doll buggy and a new dress and nuts and candy. Yours truly, Ruth Bordenkircher

Nellie Boyd, Fresno, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would write yuo a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a doll baby and a rubber dolly and that screaches and a new dress for my doll baby and lots of candy and four balls of popcorn and lots of oranges and a half a pound of english walnuts and anything else you want to bring. Dont forget to come around. Yours truly, Nellie Boyd

James Boyd, Fresno, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would write you a few lines to let you know what I want for Christmas. I want a story book and a high sled and a pair of leggings and five balls of popcorn and lots of candy and lots of oranges and a air gun and a pound of English Walnuts. Dont forget to come around. I am eight years old. Yours truly, James Boyd

Harry Brendel, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, Please bring me a ?? tool box with big tools, doll truck, roller skates, loop the gap and an air gun. Yours truly, Harry Brendel

Roy Bretzius, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, Please bring me a bow and arrow and a pair of skates and a sled. Your loving little boy, Roy Bretzius.

Gertrude Brunskill, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa, Will you please bring me a big doll and a cradle and a set of dishes and a dresser and a locket and I will be a good girl for a whole year. Gertrude Brunskill

Sara Clark, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I would like a doll and go cart, little bed, stove and curly dog some candy, nuts and whatever you can spare me. Your little friends, Sara Clark

Hazel Coleman, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Old Santa, I am a little girl. I want a boy doll and a sled and a four muff and a new dress, and shoes, overshoes and a story book. Hazel Coleman.

Belle Cooksey, Conesville, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl eight years old and I would be very glad if yuo would fetch me a new doll a little wash tub and a wash board candy and nuts and I have a little sister her name is Ethel three years old she wants a doll and a little coffee grinder, candy and nuts. Good by santa. Belle Cooksey

Ervin Cox, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus: I thought I would write and you a letter and tell you what I wanted for Christmas. I want a pear of stockings a sweater and a rocking chair and a little set of building blocks a top a ball and some candy and uts and fruit. Ervin Cox

Hazel Cox, Dec. 15, 1906 Deal Santa Claus, I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a new dress for Sunday school and a kerchief and one pear of stockings, a doll and a go-cart. I want some candy and some fruit and nuts.

Waldo Craig, West Lafayette, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy seven years old and I wish you would bring me a gun, a story book, some candy and nuts. Euceme wants a wagon. Waldo Craig

Myrtle Cramblett, Adams Mills, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl ten years old. I go to school every day. I wanted so many things for Xmas that I thought I would write you a letter. A locket, a string of beads, a baby cab for my dolls, and a picture book to and candy and oranges to. Bananas too. I will cloase for this time. Yours Truly, Myrtle Cramblett

Lester Crawford, Cambridge Road, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa, I have been a good boy am 4 1/2 yers old. I am going up to grandpa at Canton Christmas but I wish you would bring me a red sled and a toy dog and a buffalo and candy popcorn oranges and a pair of red mittens. Good bye Santa, Lester Crawford

Stanley Dawson, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a watch. I want one that will run and keep good time and a little boat a pair of leggins I would like a little horse I am 7 years old I live at 107 West Main St. come early. Stanley Dawson

Ray Deeds, Fresno, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would write you a letter to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a box of colored pencils, and a pair of red mittens and a orange. I have been a good boy so please don't forget me. I am five years old and go to school. Your little boy, Ray Deeds

Sara Durbin, 1014 E. Walnut St. Coshocton, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a rocking chair, doll baby little bed, mef, candy and nuts. Sara Dubin P.S. Please bring me a buggy cab too.

Sara Irene Durham, 1014 Walnut St., Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a new rocking chair, looking glass, candy, nuts, doll baby and doll bed and a muff. Yours truly, Sara Irene Durham.

Howard Ellis, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I guess it is almost time for me to write you a letter. I want a toy engine, a second reader, some a b c blocks to play with, a sweater to wear to Sunday school, a go-cart for Belle's doll babies. Some candy and popcorn and some nuts. I must close for now and got to bed. Be sure and come. Howard Ellis

Tommy English, RFD 5, Dec. 22, 1906 Well, dear old Santa, I am a good boy and go to school every day and am 7 years old. Well dear Santa, I want yu to bring me a new express wagon and a magic lantern and a fire department and automobile, candy, nuts, popcorn and that all, so goodbye, Santa. Tommy English

Sarah E. Fisher, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would drop you a few lines to let you know what I want for Xmas. I am a small girl for eleven years old. I want a pair of red gloves a pair of black leather leggins and a pair of overshoes don't forget bring me candy, oranges and popcorn this is all for this time. Goodbye, Your little friend, Sarah E. Fisher

Florence Frazer, 1435 East Walnut St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a big doll baby and a go cart and a gold ring. We all want a Christmas tree, too. My sisters forgot it and so I thought I would put in in and I want my baby doll dressed. I will bring my letter too close, Love to Santa Claus, Forence Frazer, 1435 East Walnut St.

Josephine Frazer, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a big baby doll and a trunk and a go-cart. I want my baby doll dressed too. I want a nice new dress fro my selve and a nice gold ring for Christmas. I hope Santa Claus will bring them to me so I gest I will close with love too, Santa Claus. Josephine Frazer

Marie Frazer, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a doll baby and a gocart. I want my baby doll dress in pink. I want a set of dishes and a rock on chair for me and I want a bear too. So good by Santa Clause this is all I have to tell you now, from Marie Frazer.

Geneva Gephart, Fresno, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santy, I am a little girl 9 years old. I want a bracelet to lock on my wrist a pair of golf gloves and anice little pocket book. Bring my little sister 5 years old a locket and a pair of glof gloves some candies and oranges and a picture book. From your little girl, Geneva Gephart

Esther Green, 16th St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a doll with hair. And a go-cart that I may wheel my doll. And a set of dishes. I live on the corner of 16th st. Your friend, Esther Green. Please do not forget me. With nuts and plenty of candy. Goodbye, Santa Claus

Charles Gross, Fresno, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a magic lantern, a box of candy some nuts and a banas and oranges that is all this time. your friend, Charles Gross

Kathleen Gross, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I want a set of dishes a table and a chair and a doll and a box of candy. Kathleen Gross, 7 years old.

Anna and Gevino Guthrie, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a strange little girl in this town 4 years old and I help mamma wash dishes. Please send me a little doll a dolls bed and a dolls go-cart and craddle and set of dishes. And I have a little sister Annie she wants baby cart and a little bed and some little dolls and some big dolls. Send us both some candy, nuts, bananas and oranges and some popcorn. Thats all, Your little friends, Anna and Gevino Guthrie

Ambrose Hanley, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I would like for you to bring me a football a pair of roller skates a game of nelley blind (Nellie Bly) a pease of passboard up and put numbers on it and shot a them and a story book with pictures in it a magic lantern and a dozen plates to fill it that is all I need this time so good bye Santa Your boy Ambrose Hanley

Mary Margaret Hanley, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I would like you to bring me a telephone a set of dishes a table a doll a picture book with a b c in it shoes and stockings and a sideboard to keep them dishes in, that is all I can play with and I do not know any more. Good bye your little girl, Mary Margaret Hanley, written by her brother, Ambrose Hanley

Jerome Hanley, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I would like you to bring me a top, a fire wagon, a train of cars, a drum, a horn, and a bob sled. I do not like to ware the turned down suits and I would like you to bring me a pair of turn up Suits and if you can not make them please sent them goods and mamma will make them. Your boy, Jerome Hanley

Dora Belle Holdsworth, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a set of irons and a nice big doll cab string of beads and a little dresser and a store a big nice doll and a speech book that is all Dear Santa. Dora Belle Holdsworth. Please dont forget me.

Stella Howe, 1124 Adams St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I thought I would write you a few lines and tell you what I want for this Christmas. Bring me a piano a doll, a go cart, and a story book, a new pair of hair ribbons and a penknife and a hood. I want some candy and nuts and an orange and a bannana and some figs and dates. I am eight years old. My sister Clara four years old would like to have a picture book, a doll and a go cart and a hood and set of dishes some candy and an orange and a banana and some figs and dates. I guess that is all for this time. So goodbye, Your Friend, Stella Howe

Katie Howlett, 129 N. Third St., West Bedford, Oh. Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I would like to have a set of dishes and a doll baby and a cab for it, and a sled, and a story book and a little capboard. Well I live with my grandma at West Bedford, Ohio. I would like to have some candy and oranges and bananas will I ges this is all Good bye, from Katie Howlett

Anna Jefferies, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl five years old. I thought I would write to you and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a doll, a set of dishes, a story, and some candy, and nuts, and some oranges. I want a Bible, and a pair of red mittens. I guess this is all. Goodby, Anna Jefferies

Mary Jefferies, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl twelve years old. I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a Bible, a pair of overshoes, a pair of red mittens, a doll baby, a story book. I want some candy and nuts, and some oranges. I guess this will be all. Goodbye, Mary Jefferies

Russell Jennings, 669 John Street, Dec. 15, 1906 Dearl Old Santa, I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a pair of rubber boots and suit of clothes and some nice candy and nuts and dont forget Ruthie and Clyde. Russell Jennings

Marie Johnson, 214 W. Chestnut St., Dec. 22, 1906 I thought I would write and tell you what I want. I want a pair of legens, some nice hair ribbons. I have a nice big doll but I want a nice go-cart for it. I want a ironing board, and sme candy and nuts. When you get around to all the other folks and have anything nice left you can bring it to me. Well, I guess I will close for this time. Goodbye, Your little girl, Marie Johnson

Harvey Jones, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy eight years old. And for Christmas I wish you would bring me a pair of mittens and a pair of skates a sweater stockings, a story book, cand nuts and oranges. I remain your loving little boy, Harvey Jones. P.S. Please don't forget to come you will find me at 648 Wilson Ave. Coshocton, Ohio.

Margaret Jones, Dec. 15, 1906 I am a good little girl seven years old. I go to school day. I get papa kindling every night. I would like to have for Xmas a doll and a nice bugie cab and a little iron, sled, a rubber ball, oranges, bananas, candy, dates, nuts, figs, and Xmas tree. That is all I want for this time. Goodbye Santa, Margaret Jones

Zura King, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a nice little girl I want two dollars a go cart a pair of stockings, a cupboard and some dishes, a green hair ribbon, pair of red ten cent mittens a pair of yellow garters and if you have any other toys ym may bring them. This is all, from your little girl, Zura King

Lulu Mabel Leavengood, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl ten years old and I want for Xmas a rubber doll baby named Charlie, that can open and shut his eyes. A new set of furs and lots of candy and ??? (faded out). And a ten cents bracket and a pair of hose number twelve. Goodbye, Your little girl, Lulu Mabel Leavengood

Andrew Leech, Bakersville, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy 6 years old. I go to school every day. Mamma said if I would be good you would bring me lots of pretty things for Xmas so please bring me a tool box, a live pony that I can drive. Papa said when I am old enough to take care of it, he will get me one but you get me one now. I want a horn and drawing slate story book and some gum boots so I can go out with my sled. Now Santa I have everything else to play with, you don't need to bring me any candy or oranges for my papa keeps store and I can get all I want. You can ask any one where I live, they can tell you, I will let the door open so you can get in. My name is Andrew Leech and have curly hair so you will know me when you see me. I must close, as ever your friend, Andrew Leech. Good bye. (Note: Letter neatly printed.)

Charlie Pearce Mason, Dec. 15, 1906 My Dear Santa Claus, My name is Charlie Pearce Mason. Am six years old in March next and live at 703 Main street. I want a steam engin, dru, horn, saw mill, pair roller skates, pair gloves, engine and cars on track and my stocking filled with all things good to eat. Please do not forget all good little boys. Charlie Pearce Mason

Goldie McCoy, Conesville, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me for Christmas a doll and gold ring and a pair of mittens. I have a little sister and brother. He wants a drum and airgun. She wants a doll and gocart. We all want candy, nuts and oranges. Now Santa don't forget me. Goldie McCoy

Lewis McDonald, Franklin Station, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want you to be sure and brig me a pair of gum boots a drum and a "Teddy" bear. Some candy, oranges, and nuts. Now don't forget the gum boots. Your Little Friend, Lewis McDonald

Roland McCormick, Keene, O., Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a nice little boy eight years old. I have not missed one day of school. I want you to bring me a knife and chain, a pair of leggings, a speech book, a nice pair of mittens, and an air gun, some nuts and candy. And bring anything else you want to bring. Roland McCormick

David Metts, 228 South 6th St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Old Santa, I thought I would write and let you know that I have been a nice good boy. So be sure and stop at my house Christmas morning. I want a Rosevelt bear an automobile like the one in Bond's window and be sure and fill my stocking with candy and popcorn. David Metts.

Mary C. Mills, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I am a little girl seven years old and would like to have fro my Christmas the following presents: one doll and cradel, cook stove, set ot tinware, drawing slate and pencils, candy, nuts and oranges. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Your friend, Mary C. Mills

Goldie M. Moore, Coshocton, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, As it is near Christmas time I thought I would tell you what I want. I would like a pair of shoes and a doll, and a hair ribbon. A pair of gloves some candy and nuts. That is all. Yours truly, Goldie M. Moore.

Pet (Pete or Pat) Moore, N. 3rd St., Coshocton, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, As it is near Christmas time I thought I would tell yuo what I want. I would like a hobby horse, and some candy and nuts an orange. And anything else you can spare. That is all, Yours truly, Pet Moore

Malissa Opplite, Roscoe, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a pair of mitten and a fassenator, and a pair of supporters. I want a spelling book. This is all Santa, goodbye. Malissa Opplite
Orville Park, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a good boy and go to Sunday school every Sunday. Now I want a sled, a pair of skates, a train of cars and a jumping jack, a orange and a red necktie. That's all. Orville Park. Also a good table.

Edna Perkins, .Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Old Chris, I thought I would write to tell you what I wanted for Christmas. I would like to have a Teddy Bear. I think they are so cute and a muff some blocks and a book that as got stories in about you and a doll table because I have got nothing to give them there meals on and do you think yuo could find a little table cloth to put on it. And please don't forget to bring something for a poor boy Walter who is coming to our house. I believe he would like a Teddy to but if you have not got one I will go half with him. Well I guess this is all till next year. thanking you very much. I am your little girl, Edna Perkins _ William Perkins, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a train a sled and drum. Your loving little boy, William Perkins.

Grace Pigman, Fresno, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl eleven years old. Please bring me a little go-cart, and a baby doll. Also bring me a Fourth Reader and a string of beads. Yours truly, Grace Pigman

Edgar Wayne Preston, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy five years old and I want you to bring me a sled, apair of shoes, and overshoes, a soldier, book - some nuts - oranges candy and some toys. I live on 775 South Lawn avenue. I promise to be a good boy and to to bed early Christmas eve. Good bye, Edgar Wayne Preston

Chester Randles, Roscoe, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would write and tell yuo what I want for Xmas I want a wagon big enough to haul sister in. a train of cars and some nuts candy and oranges and please bring sister Isabel a nice doll and I will give her some of my nuts and candy. This is all. From you little friend, Chester Randles

Harold Randles, Roscoe, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I would like to have a automobile wagon, watch and chain and a nice sweater and some candy. This is all for this time from your friend, Harold Randles

Mae Randles, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl 9 years old. Will you bring me a piano, a trunk, a range, a set of furs, a pair of gloves, a pair of shoes, nuts, candy, orange. Thats all, your loving little girl, Mae Randles.

Eugene G. Renner, 817 Walnut St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Bully old boy I am so glad you are about due. A fellow has to wait a long time for you - but then it pays. A boy has whole year to study what he wants. Santa you are the best friend a boy has got and your are the only one that'll give a fellow what he wants when he asks for it. Now Santa, I don't want a whole lot of stuff but what I want I want bad. I would like to have a nice red sweater and a pair of cowboy gauntlets but Santa, don't slight any boy or girl that ain't got a pa or ma cause I've got both and if you run out of presents before you come to me I'll know the reason why and I'll try to be just as glad as if I got them myself. Your loving friend, Eugene G. Renner, 817 Walnut st. on the corner Mr. Editor, Please publish this so Santa will get it on time.

Jennie Richard, 215 N. 3rd St., Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I thought I would write and tell you what I want. I want a nice big doll and a pair of house slippers and some candy and nuts. Well I guess will close for this time. Your Little Girl, Jennie Richard. Goodbye

Harry Robson, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy seven years old. I want a pair of roller skates and a horn and a drum and a sweater and a box of tools a knife and some candy and nuts. Don't forget my little sister, Margaret. Goodbye Santa, Harry Robson

Harry and Margaret Robson, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy eight years old I thought I would write and tell you what I want for Christmas. I want a tool box ,drum, sword horn a book of Rip Van Winkle and some other nice books. My sister wants a set of dishes a teddy bear baby doll and go cart blocks and a linen book and some candy. That is all this time Goodbye, Harry and Margaret Robson

Harry Robson, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please do not bring me a drum and horn, but a magic lantern and a pair of leggins and a piano for my sister Margaret. Yours truly, Harry Robson

Albert Royer, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I would like to have a sled and a horn a soldier suit a gun tha will shoot a stick. Please bring my little brother Lee a flag and a doll and a ball and a Christmas Tree. your good little boy, Albert Royer

Delano Self, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy seven years old. I would like to have a airgun and a testament and a rubber ball and a bat and a pocketbook, a hankerchief a pair of suspenders and some oranges. And oblige me. Delano Self

William Shepler, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a hobby horse and a hooke and ladder wont you and a slide trombone and a game of soldiers and a whole lot of candy nuts and oranges. William Shepler

Marie Shrigley, Conesville, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl nine years old. I want a pair of gloves and I want a dolly. I want candy and nuts that is all for this time. I have a little brother bring him a rubber ring. Yours truly little, Marie Shrigley.

John Siegle, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want a sled a pair of boots a pair of gloves. And please Santa Claus, baby sister Mary a baby doll a ball and a raddle and please give us some candy and nuts. So good bye, John Siegle

Opal Slaughter, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please send sister and I two dolls two little cribs two sets of dishes a china saucer and two white combs for my Mama and a cigar for my papa and a lot of candy, oranges, bananas popcorn andnuts. Goodbye dear old Santa Claus from Opal Slaughter.

Georgia Spooner, Fresno, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a loving little girl light hair and blue eyes, and am 7 years old. Please send me lots of chewing gum and a doll and a cart and a nice pair of red stockings, that is all goodbye. Georgia Spooner

Elma H. Starker, Blissfield, Ohio, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl seven years old. My name is Elma and I go to school. I want you to bring me two dress skirts with straps, a pair of black cat stockings and a clean cloth to put on Spencer, my dol's head. I have 2 little brothers and I want you to bring them some candy and some toys. Now don't forget to come. I will go to bed early and I will not look indeed I won't. Elma H. Starker, P. S. Please bring me a pair of artic overshoes, too.

Francis Suntheimer, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I wash the dishes and iron, sweep for mamma. And I would like for you to bring me something for Christmas present. And this is what for my Christmas I want a sled a pair of leggons a pair of rubbers and my size of my rubbers is thirteen and a half and I want some bannanas and some candy and nuts and some oranges and this is it I guess for this time. O yes, don't forget my little brother Edwin. Goodbye Santa, From your truly friend, Frances Suntheimer

Harry Suntheimer, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me magic lantern and a foot ball and a drum, nuts, candy, oranges, and some bananas. I guess that will be all for this time. Harry Suntheimer

Mildred Tish, 941 East Main St., Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little girl three years old. I want a dollie and a go-cart. A little table and some dishes and a cupboard to keep them in. And don't forget my little sister Beulah. From Mildred Tish.

Walter Tish, 941 E. Main St., Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a little boy eight years old. I want a pair of overshoes an automobile and some candy and a Christmas Tree. From Walter Tish.

Ethel Vensel, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I wish you would bring me a doll and a broom a plait and some candy and nuts and a wagon for Wilbur, From Ethel Vensel

Thelma Ward, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Please bring me a doll set of furs, go cart, a locket and some candy and nuts. Thelma Ward

George and Donald Webb, 617 Wilson Ave., Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I want you to birng me a pair of gum boots, a horn, a story book and a great big elephant and I have a little brother bring him the same, but bring him a baby elephant bring us candy, nuts and bananas and a nice Christmas tree and don't orget my cousins some lives in the country. That is all, Goodbye, George ∓ Donald Webb.

Dorothea Wells, Cambridge Road, Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, Dear Santa are you coming to see me this year? If you do bring me some aprons and a bisk doll that will open and shut its eyes. A little stove, some oranges and bananas, candy nuts. Some books. And some handkerchiefs. Some hair ribbon. And a little dinner box a little grils bicycle and that is all for this time. Goodbye dear Santa, and a ring. Dorothea Wells

Glenn West, Dec. 19, 1906 Dear Santa, Please send me a drum set, set of tools, a hobby horse, candy and nuts. Glenn West

Willie West, South Seventh St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a good boy please send me some roller skates and candy horne and fox hounde. Goodbye.

Harold Wilcoxon, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, I am a little boy six years old. I wish you would send me a magic lantern, a lopp the loop, a clown that will turn a flip-flop and one of them little shooting galleries and a black board and candy and nuts that is all this time don't miss me. Yuor loving friend, Harold Wilcoxon

Mary Williams, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa, Please bring me a doll and a go-cart, a pair of slippers, some doll chairs too. You can bring me a Christmas tree. Your loving little girl, Mary Williams

Alfred Wright, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Old Santa, I want a drum and ponny, automobile, fire engine, a train of cars and track and anything else you think I can use as I am a good boy. Alfred Wright

Clarence Wright, Orange St., Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, As it is nearly Xmas time I will write and tell you now what I want. I have been a good boy all year. I want a sled, a black doll baby, a toy automobile, an air gun, a little red wagon, and a little bank to save my pennies, also one of those little animal cages. Also some candy, nuts and oranges. I am still your little boy. Clarence Wright. P.S. Be sure and come and I will go to bed early. Clarence

Everett Wright, Roscoe, Ohio., Dec. 22, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, I am a jolly little fellow five years old. I want you to bring a air gun, money bank, ball, candy, bananas and nuts and dont forget my little sister Fanny and bring her a doll, little bed and a cup and saucer and some candy. This is all. Yours truly, Everett Wright Goodbye Santa.

Evelyn Young, Dec. 15, 1906 As it is getting near Christmas, I thought I would write and tell you what I would like to have I want a rocking chair, new dress and new hat and a doll and some dresses for it, and a sled and some overshoes, candy, nuts, oranges, bananas that is all. I am six years old. Goodbye, Evelyn Young

Cecil Young, Dec. 15, 1906 Dear Santa Claus, As it is nearly Christmas, I will write and tell you what I want. Please bring me some overshoes, and a pair of Sunday pants and necktie and a pair of stockings, gloves and a rocking chair, candy, nuts oranges and bananas as I am 9 years old. Goodbye, Cecil Young