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V- v v 'M ,•** *' VV- ^ 'v . - ,* * Jet» -Immv ..v •"£••'*' -m •U, :Y^i 6 VOLO Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bacon were Waujfcegan shoppers last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Latsk and children of Grayslake spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Lusk. Tom Young spent Monday in Des- JPlaines. . _ Miss Emma Bacon, Vrame Bacon and Mrs. T. Bacon motored to Antioch Sunday. Mrs. Charles Parker of Grayslake Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stroker and children of Gilmer and Mr. and Mrs. G A. stroker of Wauconda attended the Ladies' Aid dinner at the home of Mr JS'id Mrs. D. V. Wait. Apnes Benedict of Grayslake spent Tuesday niprht with Esther Lusk. Mrs. Sigrid Blompren spent the week-end Vith her dnUgh tec, Mn. B. W. Lusk. Mrs. L. V. Lusk and daughters, jftsther and Ruth, attended a matinee •|h Waukegan last Saturday afternoon Frank Hironimus and daughter Sirs. Charles Haas spent Tuesday in "Waukegan. , „ . T , Marion Converse and Connne Lusk .^ere Waukegan shoppers Tuesday •<ijfternooh. 5 The Volo Ladies' Aid had their .first all day meeting, December 10, at [I M'HENRY PLAINDSALEB, THURSDAY, DXO. 17,1925 the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. V. Wait. A delicious chicken dinner was served and everyone had a fine time. Mrs. Fred Converse spent Monday with Mrs. Forrest Thompson of Lifeertyville. There will be a Christmas program at the Fort Hill School Tuesday night December 22. Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. Howard Converse, Mrs. L. V. Lusk and Mft R. W. Lusk attended the Ivanhoe bazaar Tuesday afternoon and evening. 9 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doifler and Clifford Gravfes visited Sunday at Frank Henkels. Mrs. Frank Henkel and daughter Katherine, spent Friday in Waukegan Frank Henkel spent last Thursday in Chicago. Mrs. William Duesing is visiting her father in Chicago. Mrs. Charles Parker, Mrs. Howard Converse, Mrs- L. V? Lusk and Mrs. R. W. Lusk attended the Ivanhoe bazaar Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening. Sunday evening, December 20 there will be a Christmas program at the Volo M. E. church, donations will be received for the Lake Bluff Orphanage, everybody invited. There will be a Christmas tree and Vol. 1 Dec. 10, 1925 No. 3 published in the interests of the people of Mc- Henry and vicinity by the Alexander Lumber Co. Geo. H. Johnson, Editor It shouldn't be hard to select a Christmas present for us this year. We can't think of anything we don't need. Here it is, December, and we've hardly had time to get the lawn mower in from the back yard. said A youngs ster, "there's a man in the kitchen kissing the hired girl." When his mother started for the kitchen he shouted. "April Fool! It's only Pa!" All you men who have your Christmas shopping done are requested to meet tonight in the telephone booth or Justen's hotel. "George ;Washington never told a lie. But he never had a small son to ask questions about this Santa Claus business," John Conrad says. A {good dairy ration must be palatable, balanced and economical. No argument there. Pu jrina Cow Chow ip all there, to the highest degree. It comes in the Purina Checkerboard bag. It's hot, ifs clean it's nice to handle. That's "Solvay" Coke. WhT" more would you want than that? Yesterday we saw a man in his shirt sleeves wearing overshoes. But is that any worse than a fur coat and silk shod ankles ? A ton of heat. That's what you get when you buy a ton of *01d Ben" Coal. Purina poultry feeds didn't just happen. They are the result of years of careful study and tests by experienced poultrymen. You gfet the benefit of this experience when you feed the Purina way. If it isn't in a Checkerboard bag it isn't Purina. . The construction of M. J. Kent's residence is progressing rapid 1 y Stephen H. Freund, the contractor, now has the building inclosed so that interior work can be done in case of inclement weather. Jacob A. Millar is erecting a summer cottage near Sunset View in John J. Freund's subdivision. ALEXANDER LUMBER COMPANY Phone 5 program at the Volo M. E. church Wednesday night, December 23. Everyone is requested to bring a small toy for the Christmas tree as admission Eveofhtidy welcome. • RINGWOOD Mr. and Mrs. Grover Allen of Chicago spent the week-end in the Frank Hitchens home. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Writer and family spent Sunday morning at Mc- Henry. A. R. Bradley of Chicago spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Alice Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Harrison are the proud parents of an infant daughter. Arthur Holtdorf of Wilmot, Wis., was a Ringwood caller on Saturday. Lewis Adams of McHenry was a Ringwood caller on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ingalls of Spring Grove were Ringwood callers on Monday morning. Mrs. Nick Young spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. James Bell. Mr. and Mrs. George Young and family of McHenry have rented the Dick Lawson farm and will soon take possession. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs./Nick .Young. Kirk Harrison of Elgin was a business caller in Ringwood on Monday. •Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harrison spent Monday on the Roy Harrison farm at Barnard's Mills. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson spent Tuesday at the county seat with relatives. Miss Cora Beth and Mrs. George Noble spent Monday afternoon -at the county seat. Miss Frances Helms, who has been ill, is improving. E. I. Hauswirth of North Crystal Lake spent Monday atid Tuesday morning in Ringwood. To the Public Numerous complaints have come to this office that organizations similar in name to ours, are collecting funds both in the city and state, under the name "Volunteers." Many of those who have contributed were under impression they were giving td the Volunteers of America. May we ask you when so approached, if it is your desire to give to our organization, to request properly signed credentials issued by the Volunteers of America. We do not use the word "Volunteers" alone. The Volunteers of America carry the endorsement of the Chicago Association of Commerce Investigating Committee. Signed-- COL. H. SMITH, y Volunteers of America, 108 N. Dearborn St.. Chicago. RICHARD LAWSON V ^ Seldom has it been our privilege to irecord the good deeds of a friend whom we respected and whose friendship was reciprocated in full measure and we ask pardon of our mutual friends for tardiness in preparation of this article. Richard Lawson born at Spring Grove, 111., Dec. 24, 1844, was of English parents, his parents, Stephen and Ann Wary Lawson, both having been born in England; three other sons, Eugene, John and Frank preceded their brother in death. > The subject of our sketch enjoyed the privilege of an academic course at Waukegan and was a fellow student of William:' and Ed. Upton of that city. He was united in marriage with Mjary Ellen Simpson of Ringwood, Dec. 1, 1869, and to this union was born three children, Robert the eldest, who died at the age of 12 years; Mildred, wife of Fred Munshaw, of Eau | Clairp, Wis., and Frank, of Elgin. ' Theft- early married life was spent on a farm north of Ringwood in Hardscrabble district, in which Mr. Lawson served as director for many years, and did much for the betterment of the school. He also served as school trustee for Richmond township. Later they moved to the Robert Simpson farm, west of Ringwood, where they resided till May, 1897, when they moved to Elgin and Mr. Lawson entered into partnership with Thomas Munshaw in the implement business. To say aught of his good deeds would seem like giving ancient history in the community in which he lived. Richard Lawson was a friend i of all boys to whom he set an example of practical temperance, industry and economy. Any boy who was trustworthy at all could drive his best team if necessary any hour of the day or night and let it be known this was a privilege not granted by many others in the neighborhood. He practiced and taught strict tern perance he and his good wife having been members of the "White Ribbon Temperance Society." For many years he acted as funeral director for the community, and was thoughtful and efficient in performance of such duty. His death occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Munshaw, at Eau Claire, Wis., on Nov. 24, 1925, he having divided his time for several years between his children, having spent his summers in Elgin, and the winters with his daughter. He paid annual visits to the writer during the latter's invalid period, and we shall miss him as long as life lasts. Funeral services were held at Ringwood, Nov. 27, Rev. J. M. Schneider of Woodstock, officiating. M. W. A. service!? were held at the grave. The following beautiful hymns were rendered by Mrs. Earl Toles and 4k MEN'S GOLF SOCKS Packed in attractive Xma boxes, per pair $2.00 SMOKERS' STAND Each $1.98 NOVELTY ASH TRAYS Large size and attractive designs, each $1.00 Men's All Wool LUMBER JACKS Each $6.75 - Wool and Wool Mixed DRESS GOODS per vard $1.00. $i.50. $2.50 and $3.50 Fancy Thin Blown Out Glass VASES AND MARMALADE JARS 35it 50<£ Paul Riger's Famous PERFUMES Put up in beautiful packages. A splendid assortment to choose from. Priced from 25^ to $2.50 per bottle We have a big line of Christmas and New Year Greeting Cards and Folders, each Id, 35^ and 10<£ LADIES' LISLE HOSE Box containing 2 pairs for 85^ MERRY Christmas Goods Your family and friends will appreciate as gifts, anything that comes from our store; they will know that you have given them something choice because we sell QUALITY MERCHANDISE. Our Christmas gifts have been selected with extreme care in regard to merchandise and beauty. a The sooner you come in he better. Avoid the rush. We invite YOUR business Specials MEN'S RAYON SOCKS 2 Pair for $1.00 In Christmas Box Men's Wool - DRESS SOCKS 2 pair for $1 & $1,50 In Christmas Box Fancy Cut Glass > TUMBLERS •et of 6 for 50<£ Ladies' Fancy GARTERS 25^ and 504 Ladies' Chamoisue<Jr GLOVES per jjair 50<£, $1 and $1.25 Girls' Knit Wool GLOVES AND MITTENS 75tf, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 Christmas Candies, Mixed Nuts, Cranberries, Bananas, Oranges, Apples, Grapes and Grape Fniit at popular prices. Cut Glass GRAPE JUICE OLAS&tS Per set of 6 for 50^ LADIES' SILK HOSE Packed in attractive Xmas hoxe<* $1.00 and $1.50 TOWEL SETS TJiat make beautiful gifts 75^, $1, and $1.25 and Girls' KNIT CAPS WOOL SWEATERS MITTENS, GLOVES and LUMBER JACKS at prices that fit your purse s Fancy Box WRITING PAPER A big varietv 25c, 35c, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 "RAYON" Bloomers, Stepins, Vests, Slips and Chemises • ***>, ERICSSON'S DEPT. STORE Phone 154 West McHenrjg^ •" ihm3 daughter of Greenwood, 111. "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere," "Pilot Me," and "Face to Face." "Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to winter at tbe north wind's breath, And stars to set---but all Thou hast all seasons for thine own, oh Death." FRANK L. CARR. INJURES KNEE M. J. Walsh was the victim of an accident last Saturday noon, when he injured his Knee quite severely, caused by stepping into an open coa' chu'e He has been confined to his home this week, but expects to be at his store again in the near future. . OPrNS JJTWELRY REPAiit lilKJ? Mr. MorV Ri t -of Oryita'. La te *i|r op?ned a watch/ t io.'k, and je e ry rey. air shop in *hn c'ty. the shop benjr lo a ted on E'm strict in the J. P Smith building, Mr. Ritt invi es patrmage of McHenry profit*. ' trT EIDGEFIELD Willie and James Bennett were business callehi at Crystal Lake Saturday. J. B. Lynch was in Harvard on ousiness Tuesday. W. JL». Cobb was a Woodstock caller Saturday. Mrs. bene Duffitifcd and Miss Hazel Kehberg motored to Crystal Lake (Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Dora Johnson, Mrs. F. J. Wilkins and two children^ were shopping at Crystal Lake Monday. Mr. and Mrs. $. A. Merchant were in Woodstock Friday. „ N. N. Cooper spent Sunday in Chicago with his wue who is a patient at the Lutheran hospital. The Wilkins lamny spent Sunday wiUx relatives at Harmony. Mrs. Sam Mavis spent last Thursday with her mother near Woodstock Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Vance motored out from Chicago Sunday and called at the E. E. Knuans home. Miss Etta Irish was a Woodstock visitor last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sverkersen visited friends at Harvard Sunday. Mrs. Dora Johnson left Tuesday to visit relatives at Union. George Peterson moved his family from the farm to their home in town. The Ladies' Aid society meets this week with Mrs. Walter Heed. Mr. Albert Jacobs entertained the Cemetery Aid last week Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Levey were Saturday shoppers at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Peterson attended the funeral of Miss Lillian Johnson at Woodstock Sunday. Mrs. Austin and children spent Saturday and Sunday with her father and sister in Chicago. The community is invited to see "Christmas at Flannigans' Flat" at the church Wednesday evening, Dec ember 23. Miss Etta Levey returned horns Sunday evening from Hebron where she had been visiting relatives for several weeks. Mr. Rehberg and children and Vir ginia Reed were shoppers at Dundee Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Yanke and daughters were down from Woodstock Wednesday evening to the Pancake supper. Mrs. Anna Breymeier and daughter of Kansas are visiting with relatives heri? and at Woodstock. Come to our store for your "Christmas buying. We have a full line of gifts. Erickson's Department Store. The Christmas Store is located in West McHenry, Erickson's. When you think of Christmas gifts remember Erickson's Department Store. A small investment in a classified ad in the Plaindealer will pay you unexpected dividends. Some of its Features The "EASY" washes by air pressure and suctitfii. It is thorough and easy on the clothes. No friction or rubbing. The revolving vacuum cups, moving up and down sixty times per minute flush the water directly through the meshes of the garments, carrying away every particle of dirt without danger to the finest fabrics. The "EASY" is a source of satisfaction not an annoyance. It washes rapidly, saves time, energy and clothes. The "EASY" is attractive and sanitary because it is made entirely of metal--there is nothing to warp. There are no corners, seams or crevices in the round smooth tank to collect dirt. The smooth polished surfaces inside and outside are easy to keep clean and sanitary. Is dependable and built to give years of satisfaction and service. •• An EASY would make a wonderful Christmas Present for Mother. Carey Electric Shop | * ^ • / ATWATHR KENT RADIO Rear the Atwater Kent Radio Artists every Sunday evening at 9:15 o'clock (Eastern Standard Time) through stations-- WEAF WJAR WBEI WCAP WSAI . N»w York . Providtncm . . . Boston Washington . Cincinnati r-lfCCO . Minn.-St. Pmul WOR. . . . . . B u f f a l o MoJil 20 Compact Price, WFI \ . woo/ • WCAK . WOC . . WTAQ . xad . . Philmdmlphia mltmrnmting . Pittaburgh . Dmranport . Worcester . St. Louia . . .Datrait "Now I can jump from one station to another vvithout leaving my chair 99 4TT*S A GREAT COMPORT, I tell you," aatf a veteran radio enthusiast the other day. "I never knew what real radio enjoyment was until I tucked this new Atwater Kent set among my books and smoking things on this little table. "My old set was across the room. It was so big and bulky that it had to have a table all its own. Compared with this Model 20 Compact it seems as cumbersome as an old-fashioned limousine. "Every time I'd get comfortably settled, the Station we were hearing would change its program or sign off. That meant getting up, crossing the room, finding another station and going back to my chair. "I wish I'd had a pedometer some nwbtsl I'll bet I walked miles! I "Bat with this little fellow at my elbow, I'm «afe> tied for the evening. "It's right at home apong my papers, magarinff and tobacco. Everything I need for the evening it on the same small table. "And when I want to find a new it's gg easy as reaching for a cigarette. "But the best part of it is that with its small ; the Compact has all the power and pep of a big set. "All the same parts are there--five tubes and all --just re-arranged to save space. It will do anything a big set will do. "It's got a great big heart in a mighty small ba^k It's the baby grand of radieT Knox Motor Sales McHeocf > iifewik w m