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i^ufppsii^ iippswipp^pppipw^lf^l^ ^ >«,.«?« *75 t r*L c i f v l THC M'HEJTRY PLAINDKALER, THURSDAY, DEO. 17, **#• J 3HNSBURG .", Mr. and Mrs. JoeJL "Freund visited ulfii the former's parents, Mr. and "Mvs. Hubert Fieund, Sunday. Mi'j. Ray tloiick of vVoodstock visited with the former's parents, Mr. ( a-iu sir*. S. H. Smith, one day iafjt \ eel*. Mrs. Joe Tonyan boarded the Chica;; a tra'n Sunday to spend a feW dayrf with relatives there. i Mr. and Mrs. "ti. W. Hettermann were guests ot the home of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Frcynd, Sunday. Mrs. Joe B. Hettermann and children visi r 1 ith Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith 'luc <lay. l . l c ;. Frank Kempfor boarded the Civ! i£- Ira i Thursday morning. Mrs. Marlha F. Freund, Mrs. Heniy '-' ll ami Anthony Freund motored to W<> d took Tuesday. - Mr. a ~.d Mrs. Joseph Stil'ing of Vole fpent Tuesday at the home of Mr. ant Mrs. Henry S illing. J. B. Hettermann returned horn Thursday evening after a two weeks' trip to Florida. / Mi?s Margaret Smith of Chicago visited witlnher parents, Mr. and Mrs S. H. Smi h. over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Horick of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hettermann ".ere guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Steve May, Sunday. Merry Christmas, and Paid in Full CHRISTMAS ZEST TWELVE LOTS SOLD Kent and Company, hustling realtors of McHenry, report the sale of a block of twelve lots in the^McHenry Country Club subdivision to Mr. Beerheide of Chicago. Come to our store for your Christmas buying. We have a full Vine of gifts. Erickson's Department Store. How Silas V&ughan Contrib- ,•4uled to Yuletide Cheer of the Needy. By FRANK HERBERT SWEET T WAS an eloquent plea for the public building, an urge for its beauty, Its value to the town, the educational gift to the eyes of youth. The speaker wag hypnotic. He had been Engaged for that. Purse strings were loosened. Money poured freely--twenty, fifty, a hundred, five hundred. And It wag Christmas. They went to Silas Vaughan, the grocer leader, a wealthy man of the town. People looked surreptitiously to see what munificent sum he would give. At first a hand went into his pocket like the others, then came out and 1 CHRISTMAS zest warms the heart and makes the heart glow. Do not let any outside cynicism rob you of this glow. Do not curl your lip and say y&n know the elevator man or the grocer's boy or the many others to whom you give a little Christmas Joy Is just looking for the present and la being polite for that reason. Enjoy their plqarare In receiving. Enjoy, yourself, In giving. And doesn't every one enjoy presents? When you say: "He's looking for a Christmas present," you lose half your own Joy. When yon say: "What an opportunity to add a little present to another person's Christmas." you have your own full measure of Joy. Christmas zest must not be bereft of any of Its spirit-- Mary Graham Bonner. (©. 1»26, Western Newapap«r Union.) In the evening came a big church community Christmas tree. Most of the donors of the public building were there, rather proud of themselves and not above circulating bits of criticism. Whan Silas entered, there was no uncertain air of chilliness In the room. A few nodded to him, but frigidly. - Silas appeared to take no notice, and found a seat near the front, where apparently he sat calm and unruffled. A poorly-dressed man down In front had been looking about expectantly, as though waiting for some one to speak. Suddenly he rose. "I ain't no speaker," he called, loudly, "but I got suthln' to say. •Bout the new bulldin', I ain't nothln' to say, only seems too much money for real need. An' I never liked hornblowln'. Now, It's been an awful hard time for workln* folks, on 'count o' there beln' so much slack. First time I couldn't pay up In twenty years. I couldn't see no Christinas for me. Now, listen: This mornln' a feller carried papers all round. I got one. First, I felt't was a sheriff thing, like. METHODIST CHURCH m the arms were folded. There was an audible gasp from watchful eyes. More pleas came, more solicitors went round, man to man. But Silas sat there, arms folded, rigid, unmoved. "Times are too hard," he was heard to say in answer to an Importunate beggar. "It Is a bad year for such a building." "Not bad for me, and all those who yield to noble impulses," said a neighbor In a voice that all could hear. The next day was Christmas, with the grocery and drug stores open for a few hours. Silas Vaughan went to his desk and took out twice as many bills as ever had been allowed to accumulate before. Times were hard, and more were obliged to charge. Fully half of the accounts were selected from the others, and several words written at the bottoms. That took nearly an hour. Then he slipped the bills Into his pocket, pat on his hat and coat, and went out, leaving the store to the clerks. It was nearly closing time when he came back. This he occupied with packing and arranging a number of baskets with fruit and nuts and candy, which he sent oat anonymously. LEGIONNAIRES ENJOY BANQUET AT WOODSTOCK Peter Umathum Post, American Legion, held its third annual banquet and regular meeting at the Legion hall, Woodstock, Monday evening, December 14. About 175 persons were present, including members and about fifty guests. The feature of the evening was the sumptuous chicken , banquet served soon after seven o'clock. David R Joslyn, Jr., was toastmaster for the evening, while Dr. C. F. Bacchus, the newly elected commander, presided Those from McHenry who attended were: Thomas P. Bolger, J. W Worth, Jim Doherty, Joe Weber, and Romo Bobb. The Christmas Store is located in West McHenry, Erickson's. Get your printing done at the Plaindealer shop. Away You Go* Gliding Along on a Pair of Gift Skates Keen edged, beautifully, finished, either attached or separate styles may be selected from our ample stock. We are showing the most complete collection of Gift Skates we have ever had--and prices are more reasonable. Then I read on the bottom, 'I hope this will be the beginning of better things., Merry Christmas. Paid In full. Silas Vaughan.' Mine was thirty dollars. Si must 'a' given away more'n a thousand." He sat down. Silas had lost all his composure. He tried to slip nway. But hands and apologies were appearing from all sides. He was pushed to the platform and told to make a speech. He would have made a mess of It, but all were cheering so wildly no one could hear. So It did not mat- Mr. fdfc 1MI. Western NmntowUiln.) The subject for the sermon for Sunday, December 20, will be "The Gift Supreme". This concludes the series of sermons on the Christmas theme. Parents wishing to have their children baptized at this Christmas season, will be given the opportunity at the Sunday morning services. Those desiring this service, kindly speak the pastor before Sunday morning. "A Christmas Party" will be enjoyed by the young people of the church between 5:00 and 6:30 o'clock Sunday evening. A merry time is expected. The church will be decorated appropriately for the occasion, and the entertainment committee promises to make "good cheer" abound. Refreshments will be served. Come promptly and bring your smiles along The " Devotional Hour will Ik in keeping with the Christmas spirit Mrs. Landon will be the leader and will give the story of "fThe Othei Wise Man" by Henry Van Dyke. Epworthians Tryvite their parents and friends tio th^ devotional hour. The Christmas Program will be given on Monday evening, Decembei 21, at eight o'clock. Christmas music, art pictures shown of the Nativity and a pageant entitled, "White Gifts for the King" will make up the pro- Kram. The Sunday School will hold theii Christmas Party on Tuesday afternoon, December 22, from 4:00 to 6;0C o'clock. Program, games, and Christmas tree will provide the enjoyment for' the afternoon. Parents and friends of the children are invited tc attend. Come to our store for your Christmas buying. We have a full Hne of gifts. Erickson's Department Store. The Christmas Store 1s located in West McHenry, Erickson's. Ask us about the Hinged Calling and Business cards which come in a neat leather case. They are the latest in card printing. MOTORISTS WANT > LOW NUMBERS of the automobile owners in Illinois apparently want a low state license number for their automobile in 1926. Secretary of State Louis L. Emmerson is being bombarded with letters from every section of the state requesting license plates of four figures or less. One hopeful correspondent asked for number 1 and another wanted a one-figure number if he could get it and if not he was willing to accept Mr. Emmerson's own number, 17. "Under the law, if a man applies for his license Ibefbre December 1 he has a right to hold the same number," Mr. Emmerson said today. Practically all of the holdfers of lov^ numbers, that is numbers of four numerals or less, are retaining them under this provision of the law. That leaves very few low numbers and we have twice as many requests this year as ever before. "Those who have secured low numbers in the past are asking for lower numbers. In case where there have been deaths or removals from the State of holders of low numbers, almost invariably some friend or relative has Written in requesting the assignment of the number. Usually there are scores of requests for each number made available in this way. "It would be fine if we could accommodate all who make requests, bat > it just can't be done. The numerical system does not provide enough nan* bers under 10,000 to take care of ifWfX' a small portion of the requests,"., Military folate One explanation of the origin •# f^jjp military salute Is that which goes hack to the Middle ages tat the time at jousts and tournaments, when a ^twn of beauty was chosen and enthroned The knight about to take part la tbt contest walked past the throne an# placed his hand In a horizontal pos$> tlon over the eyebrows to shield hll aye* from the brilliancy of bar liiwij First Professional Batt The first time admission was _ charged to see a baseball game was oft July 20, 1890. The game was playej between teams from Brooklyn *nft New York, taking place on the Fasblo* race course, Long Island. Over 1,50#: people paid 50 cents to watch the com test ; s When you think of Ougjstnuu gift* remember Erickson's Department' Store* - 'ifif Single copies of The Plaindealer caii,^ be secured at Bolger's Prug Store. . ,; ICECREAM We carry New York with cherries, Tutti Prutti, Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla. We also carry a complete line of Brick Ice Cream. K A R L S RIVERSIDE DRIVE -^i^M%%%VV,VWWWtAAAAAAAAflfU I Home Use Tools Tools oome in mighty handy around the home--and those yoil need cost so little. Tl \v make desirable Christmas Gifts. - His Shaving Needs Christmas offers a splendid opportunity to give him the Shaving needs-^Gifts that will cause him to think of you each and every day during the year. t $ Our Toy Department lost a few Suggestions Is complete and contains nearly everything that will delight the kid- / dies oil Christmas morning. Auto Robes Pyrex Aluminum Ware Pocket Knives Osborn Brushes Auto Kits Tool Chests Tackle Sets Phone 65-J Althoff West McHenry Distinctive Gifts for the Home Within the Reach of all What busy days these "last few before Christmas" are, Gifts must be Selected quickly and with precision and care, that each One serves its recipient welt. Give Furniture "we repeat", for such gifts of beauty and usefulness find a permanent place in the home and the heart of "him" or "her" and assure an appreciation that will last for yeari. !• "THINK A Sellers Kitchen Cabinet gives her an hour a day more to play. It's the Ideal Xmas Gift^ GIVE A COMFORTABLE SUITE That will beautify the Living Boom. Three Pieces, Mohair, $155 and up WHY NOT A New Home Sewing Machine, which have meant satisfaction to American housewives for half a century. When in Doubt:--. tlive a Floor Lamp, Table Lamp or artistically designed Bridge Lamp that will give due credit to the giver^and cheery greetings to the recipient. $6.75 and up Among the Many Thiigs One Migkl Give FERNERIES CONSOLE TABLES END TABLES DAVENPORT TABLES BUFFET MIRRORS ROCKERS BREAKFAST SUITES RUGS MARTHA WASHINGTON CABINETS CEDAR AND WALNUT CHESTS C^RD TABLES AND COXWELL CHAIRS For His Giftsseiect a Smoking Set. Our extensive line is ly priced. $1.85 to $16.00. Children's List:-^ SMALL ROCK^SEfe AND CHAIRS ROCKERS . COASTER WAGONS, ALL SIZES VELOCIPEDES SLEDS, ALL SIZES DEjSKS AND CHAIRS RED RIDERS DOLL CARRIAGES, ALL All Selections made will be reserved and delivered at the desired. Visit our store we will be glad to show you. N. J. Justen & Sou Phone 63-W Furniture and Undertaking W. McHenry ml % v J ' I I I I ii'lai MiH m m MM HUM Ml