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JALFOROH. TOUSE Jty m % fTl «* Itt-B. SIMON STOFFEL Ianmnce agent for all pfoparty in the best WEST IfeBBNRY, fLLDKMS 4- DANCING At- Jonas' Hall, Johnsburg m Tftt'S DM JAN. 2 A discount of 15 per cent allowed on all cash purchases of winter merchandise made on or before Saturday, Dec. 22, 1925. Included are: ^ Bed Blankets Flannelette Gown®: Sheep Lined Coat* Sheep Lined Vest$f| Mackinaw Coats ifq.fas:: 4,' " ^ " - * *>- |?ndei^e®r^'>^ inter Foot We# ^ I of all kinds Sweater Coats Sport Coats JOHN STOFFEL }t?$ >'lV West McHenry f'f « 1 ' h /. %*y%f (HRISTMAS (ELEBRAIION • ' %. .-V'SvV,-" ' ' " s" " * •* . SQ0*80*** by. Woodstock Chamber of Commerce .'vv.- at Woodstock, Illinois ' .J, Dec. 18 to 22 Inclusive SOMETHING DOING EVERY DAY! I Cash Prizes Will Be Given Away Daily. The * , Winners must be present at the drawing ? "'. WTURKEYS AND ONE PIG WILL BE LIBERATES, ONE AND CATCH YOUR PRIZE FOR DINNER DOG PARADE--A cash prize will be given for the best ^ looking Dog and the most homely Dog f i V. T.1** 1 " .i»^ ^ i i i i • ' COME TO WOODSTOCK ON THE ABOVE DATES AND ENJOY YOURSELVES - ' ^ viN KSOBT? !t*' - uarters for Santa Clans ^°^er 8°^ Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa, Uncle and Aimtv maA You'll find at TOYLAND the lj~y of tten new novelties being toLlZ ofttem found only here. Come first to TOYLAND for ma°y wMi our large awortments it will be easier to make sdeobans quickly and because of the wide variety of Gift* it will be easier to find the moat suitable ««>, • We Send Your Letters to Santa Q Santa Claua has arranged with us to take care of all letters addressed to him, if left at our store. We have made special awgf--Bits to forward them quickly to Just write your letter to ta plSr The most in the field fcatMeathe To asROci«^k||.in State and and The Jiiit to carry on the tuberculosis health campaign have been secured thru the little Christinas seal put on the market during the month of December of each year. During the sixteen years history of condaettag annaal **3 «*l«s> more than twenty-five million <Wlars have been rafted in the la." <1k seals have been sold in rural and urban colters thruout the county. People In all sections have had a share in helping to spread information and teach the public how to prevent and Combat disease. Publicity thru cur coonty papers, circulars, pamphlets add personal visits have appealed to all ages, types and classes of both native and foreign born. The modern health crusade movement has enrolled the multitude of children of our schools, who are now learning daily health habits. The penny sticker can be bought by rich and poor and have become popular and of widespread educational value. Mrs. Emma M. Buell, the county chairman, is thoroly organising McHenry county for the December sale. The Christmas seal sale is now on. Seals have been sent to every township in the county. A big sale is imperative that adequate funds may be provided to meet the responsibility placed upon the county in the fight against tuberculosis. Thru the united efforts of all the committees of every township in the county and all the teachers of our schools we hope to complete a perfect drive. With best wishes and a merry Christmas is the wish of the county president of McHenry County Tuberculosis association. N. A. Sunderlhx. According to a recent issue of a Waukegan paper, Mrs. Thomas Strong, who recently lost her life in a fire which destroyed her home at Grayslake, was a noblewoman. The story goes on to tell that she was disinherited when she married her father's coachman and to hide the secret of her identity she, with her husband, came to America. P. W. Newshouse of Grayslake, public administrator, is now seeking to learn the identity of her family in England. PIMP What's (IristmsWitlioat Good "Ens'? Santa Glaus would get a 00OT reception at your house without a big Christmas dinner, made up of all the goodies of the season. We are showing a fine assortment of Christmas Candies. Fancy Fruits ,"#»r Nuts and Cookiesr M M. Niesen McHenry Phone 41 TWO SIDES TO GOOD GAS .> SERVICE VI parade, and Christmas t church and school PRODUCT? fOUiriiCNT Good Gas Service depends in part upon .**1. *'s'. We know we are making a high grade of illuminating and fuel ga* prove it. his Nod* Claus, bring Itto oar Gtous Letter Baa. imtit in our special Santa JOHN J. VYCITAL PHONE 98-M - / - 7,-r • !'•; * .* - n >.«- ' h'Jf'-J r^L. But we can't give you full benefit of gas service unless you do your part in using modern, well adjusted lighting fixtures, and the efficient, gas-saving stoves which use the fuel to the gi»atest.adyante^'j^;[s^^ Think this over aricttet gas have a chance to give you that perfect service which is possible where good pnuinmanl k nroi/iHod. H T T"* */*r3r ^^5 'j. ' V '• ,#T>. l - - Western United Gas and Electric Company C. E. COLLINS. District Maoacer MpHENRY, (if*?' W3S/S-. 18-22 at Woodstock are being plan From the time the festival openf Tuesday of next week untiMt closaa just two days before Christmas eve, there will not be a dull moment From morning till night will be something doing all the time. Prizes in gold will be given away every night during the celebration to, purchasers of goods in *Woodstoc1t [ The winner must be present at the drawing, however. The Christmas cantata to be presented by the Congregational churches of Woodstock and Crystal Lake wfll be the opening feature of the festival Tuesday evening at the opera house. From all indications this will be one of the most attractive offerings of the week. Next day the turkeys and geese will begin to fly from the tops of the Hoy, Bunker and Murphy blocks. Catchers of these gay birds will be winners. These events are set for 2:30 and 4 p. m. daily and a couple of extra ones at 10 a. m. and 1 p. m. Saturday. Come and carry one away for your Christmas dinner. Wednesday night has been reserved for the church services and Thursday night for the schools. Both will be well worth seeing. The high school band will be an attraction Thursday and Friday nights. The latter has been left open for any other events. ~ Thursday afternoon will be reserved for the big free picture show for ithe youngsters. Friday the big stunts will start. "Hie dog and carriage parade is set for the afternoon--at 3:30 p." m. A prize of $6 for the best looking dog and $3 for the worsts looking cur has been offered by the committee in charge. Another prize of ?5 goes to the person with the most dilapidated carriage in line. All dogs must be led by a bojr and every boy will get a box of candy. Come one, come all. If you miss your dog Friday afternoon, some down and see the parade--hell p*obaMy be there. A big attraction for Saturday afternoon will be the pig race. Anyone who has ever tried to catch a "slick" pig will be there to see the efforts of the othera-i-and the winner wili carry away the young pig for Christmas dinner. "Hie climax to the festival is set for Saturday night. The Christmas, tree celebration in the public square will be the main event. Four big trees-- one at each corner of the park--will be lighted and Santa Claus and everyone else will be thiere. During the week the houses will be in the park, at which money and other gifts for* the poor may be left. This is an annual event. All in all, it promises to be the biggest thing in Christmas celebrations ever seen in McHenry county. ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE The Williams Bay, Wis., high school now boasts of * thirty-two piece band. According to statistics, the salaries of mayors in Wisconsin range from $1.00 per meeting to $6,800 per year. The Wells Engineering company of Aurora has completed the field work for the proposed paving program for j the city of Crystal Lake. Contracts for the construction of a| new Y. M. C. A. building at a cost of | $291,663 has been let at Waukegan J ad work on the new structure is to start very soon. All of this year's officers of the Lake County Fair association were reelected at the annual meeting of that body held at Libertyville one day last week. All dance halls ^t Waukegan will hereafter be required to pay a license fee of $100 annually. This applies to the public as well as private dancing places. Albert B. Disbrbw has been appointed postmaster at Hartland to succeed Roy Cowlin, who recently died out in California, tjie result of an accident. After a retirement of many years, F. E. Motley of Richmond has again joined the ranks of the business men by purchasing the Dixon market and grocery. ' . Floyd, the fourteen-year-eld son of Mr. and Mrs. James Yardley, residing on a farm three miles northwest of Woodstock, has been missing from his home since Dec. 4. About one-half of route 12 between Lake Geneva, Wis., and Genoa Junction has been paved. The balance of stretch between the two points will b*. completed next spring. The Elgin malted milk plant of the Borden company, which has been clotted for about a month on orders from the company's offices in New York, will re-open on Jan. 2. The plant gives employment to thirty. The Cary fire department will sponsor another bazaar to be held in that village on Saturday, Dec. 16, The net proceeds will be used in ]Mying off some of the indebtedness of the company as incurred in the purchase of up-to-date equipment. E. J. Johnson of Harvard,-train baggageman for the Northwestern railroad, was retired on a pension the first of the mon%. He has been employed by the railroad company for a period of forty-one years, thirty-three WfiTfl mi* in ac KsfMflMMjlk r * - ' I ' :V• Our Gift Booth of Lines Towels Scarfs, Linenized Lunch Sets, and ain & Benton St%; ^ ... - f!. . .. . - A trip through this store at this time reveals a sumptuous beauty of Chandise that surpasses all other Chris||^|| Di^p^rs in scope and ' Oificance, and with over a quarter of a cssftury iillness contact from all parts of the county, lies a decided advantage in preparii taste and preferences of an entire coapppunity. The gwat c< here have been gathered with fore-thoi^ghl to meet youjr iiltals ofltemty f i n d q u a l i t y . : V c , * Here Are Great OREGON ALL VIRGIN WOOL BLANKETS--Ht*H ,One welcomes more blankets this time of year, and for gift , giving these all virgin woolblankets in Hudson Bay colorings will make a gift remember-^ and to make choosing a simple matter they are conveniently arranged in groups, all in one taction and all in plain •*ight. _ 4ndividfcal handkerchiefs for ..women, white & colors lie tip . Boxed handkerchiefs, & to a hox, Sle, 75c and *.. Story picture handkerchiefs for children, 3 to bo* S5c & Sle ^Women's beautifully hand embroidered handker chiefs, have flora] design in colors, 85e and He. . . . . Individual lawn handkerchiefs, white and colors lSe upi ' jVh. WY«.'e,* 'x^.^G loves for Everyone 1 From the littlest member of the family to the fashionably dressed woman, there is Style |lp their liking. [Women's capeskin gauntlet .Jpoves $2.15 up. ^ ^ ^ kid gloves $I.M r ~^ - * Lined driving g 1 o v*#7l6r %omen $4k59 and $5.6#, ^^ _ Brushed wool and gauntlet gloves for women, misses and Children ^e up. SheWlid Ckoett i Kibe sd be delighted with any oae she would select here Corduroy-Velvet Robes * S9£5 to S5.98 ^olors are fusciita, ^rose, c>ck and purple. pea- Hand BagS, f§ncihe^"B^ ire gifts that are well receive^ Here you will find trijfie style to her choosing at prices that are moderate^ IMPORTED BEADED BAGS, SPECIALLY BLANKET ROBEt saa5to sa^7S |jn attractive nei«r oc^ors and printed designs ^ilh satin trimmings. SUk Robes, $12.75 hp m zM I "T Vg " f- •>\g Gifts for Baby Booties, Knitted Caps, Bonnets, Vanla Silk and Wool Underwear, Carriage Robes, Silk Embroidered Sweater Sets, Buntings and many other articles of practibility, besides items of comfort for him, including bath tables, teething bags and ring combinations, bath thermometers, etc. ,C ~ - x' • sv \ # ' fjS l Night wear of Warm Flannelette for All. Ages IP; As gift selections or personal needs Ibis store excels in variety of choice and workmanship of garments I: WOMEN'S GOWNS S1r46 «P m f&'Q white, figured paltcp^ 3 tri|»^ti^itftl^|^ f|j9UQUEiel» ^f«ll size, correctly cut."S ^ .^•V^*AJAMAS S2.50 «Bd $3.00 ^ CjriftS Of Lillg0riC One-piece and separate stylet in striped outing flannel petticoats, Bloomers, SUk Un-w derwear or Boudoir Caps aret-^ j* intimate gifts and here choowng^ " " Of trimmed with ere - 1 a *V: ' rent's Gowos wd Sleapefs 85c up ^ a pleasure. ^ SILK PETTICOATS W: if $4.50 to S7.S0 : 'r, Mude with-Proteclo lining foi¥*.j exlra wear in satins, jersey silks, . Snd milaneese. S|lk Chemises and Gown^ S3.95 UP f'w Billy Burkes #*«i«hitely trimmed bwi „d Dr Benton'i Work and lace. C ~ \Jarraents for them Boudoir Caps |Jeautiful coloring, excellent Jerials, richly trimmed ^ " ^ ""'lasp* Night Gowns ; ^IVE MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATES WIBNS .-ac m^<sm