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THE McHENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, DEC. 15,1927 CITY COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ".•y/j Council Room, Dec. 5, 1927. •ii ,„^Tl»e city aldermen met in regular session Monday evening, with Mayor FVett presiding. Aldermen present: Doherty, Frisby, kreutzer, Overton, and Thennes. Absent: Howard, •v -The minutes of the last regular feting were read and approved. Motion by Overton, seconded by Doherty that the following bflHs be paid. Motion carried. * Public Service Co., power for electric pump f 40.40 Public Service Co., power for* feewel lift 28.42 Public Service Co., street lights 128.90 Public Service Co., -city hall lights 10.26 Public Service Co., street lights 106.10 Public Service Co., mushroom lights 5.00 Ptoblic Service Co., min. charge .50 . Carl Pomering, labor, cutting thistles 5j00 MeHenry Plaindealer, printing 88.20 Stoffel & Reihansperger, insurance 6.32 Mayme Buss, com. on cotns..... 302.91 Public Service Co., labor, material, etc 57.37 A, P. Freund, gravel 12.50 111. Bell Tele. Co., calls 2.80 Alexander Lumber Co., lumbar .94 John Walsh, marshal services.. 115.00 John Walshp services at sewer lift 15.00 John Malch, services as street cleaner ...» ... 80.00 R. F. Conway, postage and phone calls for Oct. and Nov. 1.85 John Brda, mdse. 1JB0 Conn. Gen. Life Ins. Co., firemen insurance 86.00 Wfrn, Althoff, mdse ....... 23.90 Valvoline Oil Co., oil --... 5.00 Western United Gas & Electric Co., Nbv. gas 65 Weil McLam Co., service boxes 9.36 X. Engeln & Son, labor on hydrants 5.00 Raymond Lead Works, coils.... 26.25 Weil McLain Co., supplies....... 41.27 Weil McLain Co., lead pipe .... 42.47 Weil McLain Go., lead pipe 42.71 MeHenry Lumber Co., tile cement 88.90 Alexander Lumber Co., coal .. 14.57 Alfred Patzke, posting notices.. 5.00 Motion by Kreutzer, seconded by Doherty, that the reports of the treasurer, collector and clerk be accepted as read. Motion carried. Motion by Doherty, seconded by Kreutzer, that the city council accept the street known as "Kent .avenue" in the William Bonslett subdivision^ Motion carried. Motion by Thennes, seconded by Kreutzer, that the city accept the ordinance vacating an alley in the Lake View subdivision addition to the city of MeHenry. Motion carried. Motion by Thennes, seconded by Overton, that the city issue an anticipation warrant to the amount of $5,000 to bear interest at 6%. Motion tarried. Motion by Doherty, seconded by Thennes, to adjourn. Motion carried. PETER W. FRETT, Mayor. R. P. CONWAY, Clerk. Vanity of Moire Silk Here is a swagger vanity to carry on dress occasions. It is of black moire silk bound with gold lace garloon. It shows quality in every detail, especially in 4ts shirred silk linings which are all one could hope for in exquisite finesse. A choice floral done in genuine petite point embroidery adds a touch of refined coloring. Keep this in mind when Jotting down things to buy "on the next Christmas shopping tour.'*. 'When Jesus Was a Boy; Loved by His Playmates WHEN it is candle-lighting time on Christmas Eve, and mother haa read the "Night Before Christmas," and told you the story of the Christ Child, of the Wise Men who came on their soft-stepping camels across the desert; of the shepherds who followed the Star; of the angel song, and of the manger cradle, have you ever thought: "I wonder what sort of a boy Jesos m Hi 9L ir ^ Tiie Bible doesn't tell much uboOl His boyhood, but there are two letends which you may Uke to remember while the berries are red 05 the holly and the w^Qle House fs smelling of evergreen. One tells of a little laine boy who followed the shepherds on that first Christmas night While he was kneeling before the Christ Child, he felt the tiny hands touch him. When he arose, he no longer needed his cratch. He who had always hobbled slowly and painfully had been healed, and could run with the swiftest. Another legend -tells of the time when the boy Jesus was playing with His comrades and held a lifeless bird. One touch, and It flew away up, up, up Into the blue sky, singing s song of thanksgiving. These are only legends. They may not be true, but of this we may be sore: the boy Jesdfc was well loved by His playmates, and He was always kind and thoughtfuL Suppose you take one of the candles from the tree and tie It np In a knot of holly berries where you can see It often. As often as you see It remember that Christmas is the birthday of the Christ Child." So try to be like Him by doing some kldd deed every day.--Frank H. Sweet 1927. Western Onion.) QJkYiS WOODWORK mer Cupboards for CHRISTMAS/ 'T*HIS Christmas we are offering some interesting Curtis corner cupboards like the design shown here. They are - especially appropriate for Christmas gifts "to the house." This cupboard--which is a reproduction of one in the ^Metropolitan Museum of Art, iNew York--brings new beauty into the home. It gives the interior an architectural dignity that no movable furniture can impart. Tastefully finished with sparkling glassware and colorful china on its shelves, it becomes the keynote for the decorative scheme. And as Curtis makes it, the materials and workmanship in this cupboard are not excelled by even the hand joinery of pre-Revolution try days. Yet it costs much less thaai movable furniture of the same size and quality I It can be installed and finished in any manner--stair ed or paintgdL Finish it yourself, if you wiik,;: I fn addition to corner cupboards, we also have a wide selection of bookcases, dining alcoves, kitchen dressers, ironing boards, broom closets, bedroom dressing tables, mantels, linen cases, and medicine and telephone cabinets, some of which are on display. Come in and see us for further / information. ftfrlfENRY LrMBKR fft ITAVIIQUALITY AND SERVICE FIRST V!/• WestMMenry Sent a Box of Mistletoe to Recall a First Kiss 4(QtON on the dotted line, lady." O "But are you sure this Is for mef "It says, "Miss Martha Brent 220 Cassiand; ain't that you? There's no mistake; Its yours all right" Miss Brent drew the box Into the house and opened It with trembling hands. And there stood a box filled with mistletoe, lovely white berries like pearls, "What In the world P ejaculated Miss Brent "Mistletoe for an old maid f It amst be a Joke!" But she took It oat and decorated her tiny home. That night her door bell rang. When she went to the door there stood a prosperous, middle-aged man. His hair was beginning to turn gray and he had a vaguely familiar look. "Miss Martha," he said, "thirty1 years ago tonight we were attending a party at Mary Holland's. I kissed you under the mistletoe and you boxed my ears soundly. V said, 'I thought girls liked to be kissed.' You replied, 'Not by a good-for-nothing Fitzgerald.' 'Tm no longer good-for-nothing. May f try again, Martha r--Jane Roth. <ZX 1917. Western Newspaper Union.) William M. Carroll, Solicitor. State of Illinois, ; MeHenry County, ss. In the Circuit Court of MeHenry County, State of Illinois, January Term, A. D. 1928. Wallace P. Wood burn, Complainant vs. Ellen F. Rigdon, Ralph Clemens, Gertrude Clemens, Clarence Clemens, Alsena Chapell, Martha Owen, Villa Smith, Granger Smith, George Smith, Jr., Harrison Smith, Florence -Alexander, Maude Granger and , Fannie Granger Thompson, and the unknown owner or unknown owners of and the unknown heirs or unknown devisees of any deceased person who may have been interested in and to the following described premises, to-wit: The North half of the folllowing described premises: All that portion of lot number two (2) in block number one (1) of the Original Plat of the Village of West MeHenry, which lies | Westerly of a line drawn from a point on the Southerly line of the Waukegan Road two and one-fourth (2*4) rods Westerly from the North Easterly corner of said lot number three (3) to a point on the Northerly lirte of Main street one (1) rod Easterly from the South Westerly corner of said lot "number two (2); also lot number three (3) in said block number one (1) (excepting and reserving therefrom all that portion thereof which lies Easterly of a line drawn from a point on the Southerly line of the Waukegan Road two and one-fourth (2^4) rods Westerly from the North Easterly corner of said lot number three (3) to a point on the Northerly line of Main street one (1) rod Easterly from the South Easterly corner of said lot number three (3); said Block number one (1) being located in and being a part of the South West quarter of Section number twenty-six (26) and the Northwest quarter of section number thirty-five (35) in township number forty-five (45) North, of Range number eight (8) East of the Third Principal Meridian, and situate, lying and being in the County of MicRenry la the State of Illinois. • Defendants In Chancery--Bill to Quiet Title. Notice is hereby given that the above is the title of the Court and the names of the parties to a suit which is now pending in said Court and that process for said defendants has been issued to the Sheriff of said County returnable to the said Court at its Court Room in the City of Woodstock, County of MeHenry and State of Illinois, on Monday, the 9th day of January, A. D. 1928. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court, at my office in Woodstock this 6th day of December, A. D. 1927. Charles F. Hayes, Clerk. (Circuit .Cojirt Seal) - 27-3 WAUCONDA Crankt "If a crank Is somebody who knows exactly what he wants and who Insists and persists until he gets It." says a writer In the American Maga- Donald Brown is numbered with the sick at this time. James Niesh of Round Lake spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Arthur Boehmer. H. L. Grantham, Sr., is having i new Atwater Kent Radio installed. M!rs. Louise Werden returned to her home Saturday after a long visit with relatives in New Hampshire. Mr. and Mrs. H. Shaffer and family of MeHenry spent Sunday wit& Mr. and Mrs. George Broughton. Andrew Sorenson was a Chicago caller Tuesday. Mrs. P. E. Broncheon and son, Irwin, spent Tuesday in Chicago visiting friends. Little Edward Geary and Verdell Grantham are on thg sick list this week. Mr. and Mrs. Len Geary and son, Junior spent Tuesday in MeHenry. Clyde Peck is working in Chicago. Ray Paddock was a Waukegar; caller Monday. Mrs. Edith Peck spent Thursday in Chicago. Mayflower Chapter had their election of officers Thursday evening. Mrs. Harry Francisco, Mrs. Lois Gilbert and Anita Basley attended the teachers' meeting at .Libertyville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stoxen and son, Preston, of Wilmot, Wis., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stoxen Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Burnett of Slocum's Lake called on the letter's sister, M*s. H. L. Grantham, Sr., on Saturday. Leslie Turnbull and William Whitman were Roundout callers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Blackburn entertained relatives from Chicago on Sunday. Mrs. H. T. Cook entertained the Past Matrons club Friday afternoon. Mrs. L. E. Hughes and son, Merlin, called at the J. B. Turnbull and R. C. Kent home Thursday evening. Mrs. Verne Langden and children. Mrs. Marcel and Mr. Diehl of River Forest spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Grantham, Sr. About 600 people attended the dedication of the new high school gym and Junior play Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Paddock and children of Chicago spent the weekedn at the Ray Seymour home. Mr. and Mrs. Len Geary and children called at the John Daley home Sunday. P Ttrrilory Taken Over On September 29, 1806, General Pike, at the Indian village of the Pawnees, caused the Spanlsl flag to be lowered and the United States flag to be raised. This was the official act of possession of the country west of Missouri. Badding Bzrbank Charles, age seven, wanted to _ some corn. His father told Mm bow to do It and as the boy was covering the grain with soil, he snddeitfjr remarked: "Oh! dad, I believe r» pat some sugar on It and raise eon. Peanut* Salted in Shell Salting peanuts in the shell is quite extensively In the tropics. The peanuts are boiled In the salt llquM and then allowed to dry, after which they are roasted. No special meat la required for this prooeaa. Liwer Largest Gland ne liver 1- classed as a gland aMf' exceeds all othen la the ha man beto In slse. Special Plate Lunch will be served at Niesen Cafe from 11 to 1 for 35 cents. Change of menu daily. •5k - Give trial. Christmas Shopping Only Another Wee" Left We hire* flit imof fancy sell for 35c, 50c, 60c, 75c, 85c and $1.00 per box. New j goods. ' § Silk Handkerchiefs, plain and fancy, at 10c, to 60c each. - , • * Fancy Towel sets at $1.00 per box. Stamped Linen, with lace edge, $1.00 to $1.75 Men's Dress Shirts in white and colored broadcloth, several grades to select from, $2.00 up. Men's Neckwear--New colors and shapes, special ^3 ,at $1.00 each. Bed Room Slippers all qolors and styles. A large line of good shoes to select from. New styles ill at. in. a.t. £4.00 t.n $7 RO nair Zippers for the whole family, dolors and blacfc. Niesen Cafe Way He Figures I'm afraid, child, you are risking old Santa for too much this year. "Well, It Is a good bit mother, bat with all the toys he's got he'll never miss 'em.n Tire Bargains In order to make room for new stock we are offering special prices on all sixes high pressure, track and balloon tires. 80*3Vi Cords $5.95 30x3'/j Oversize Cord , $6.95 30x3'/, Tubes ^ , •••, ....... $1.50 30x3Vt Oversise Tabes .•:• . ' • •• 1.75 29x4.40 Balloons J $7.90 29x4.40 Tabes $1.80 Chains, Alcohol and Gylcerine Tires and Tabes and Accessories, Car Batteries, all sixes. ' ^ ' Jtadio A, B and C Batteries f ~ ^ WALTER J. FREUND JFire and Tube Repairing, Vulcanizing, Battery . |Q Charging and Repairing West MeHenry, Illinois Lots Like Him December 25 Mrs. Blm--Harry took part In a Christmas play last night and today he's so hoarse he can hardly talk. Mrs. Bam--Oh, he was the leading man, then? "Ho, he was the prompter." Christmas Superstition There is an old superstition that nine holly leaves tied in a handkerchief with nine knots and placed under the pillow on Christmas night will cause the sleeper to dream of his or fbtuit Your Home or the Married Friends A gift of furniture is a gift for all/ For your home or the home of relatives or married^ friends, furniture is suggested as Christmas remembrances. / Furniture is and always has been in the desired category of Christmas gifts which has a more than fervent welcome. The gift of furniture solves also the problem of what to give Her or Him. her wife or husband. Drinking the Wassail The ancient custom of wassailing was always an Indispensable factor hi the celebration attendant to the oldtime Christmas, New Tear's and Twelfth Night Amazingly moderate in price, as you'll note from the furniture suggested, our wonderful assemblage offers so many charming things that you will fairly want to buy them all! But whatever you select you may be sure it Will carry your message of Christmas greeting. Rosemary for Christmas Rosemary once played a far greater part than bQl|y lo Christmas decorations. Christmas Greeting Cards Christmas greeting cards will cost this country 155,000,000, and that does not take into account the time lost In trying to rememhr t» who* tbejr should be sent Parlor Suites Bedroom Suites Dining Suites 9oover Vacuum Cleaners Thor Washing Machines Kitchen Cabinets Smoking Stands Sewing Cabinets Secretary Desks Spinet Desks Telephone Sets Occasional Tables Sewing Machines Carpet Sweepers Traveling Bags Mirrors Lamps Rags Ferneries Easy Chairs Fibre Rockers Make Some One Happy Make some one's Christmas mar •afl few owe vfll care for ItselL M i*? jjj Cedar Chests Walnut Ches Trunks Sleds High Wagons Kiddie Oars Doll Carts