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*rh« U. S. CM iante OoairiNlMi announces an open competitive exittiwliwi to fill the position of poetmuter in MfeflBenry, 111. Applications may be had from Alfred Spuffyard. Crystal Lake, 111., Sec. of the Board of Examiners. Receipt of applications to close Jan. 4, 1928, Umm* Umm <*».. Mrs. Ed. *4« INMAMS to the members of 4m linear Loafer club on Wedaeedcy afternoon est last week. Prises were awarded to Mr*. Prank Ifcyw, lbs. Fred C. Sdboewer and lis. Ed. Buss. Mkious refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon's entertainment. «,. / WOODSTOnCnK mmbmAt&T mmr amnc Wbodstoek high school baihatball players were victorious last Friday evening at the McHenry gym, the first team score being 23 to 20.' Following is the box score: Woodstock (28) FG FT PF TP Hap Skow, f --2 12 6 Hendricks, f 1 0 Jensen, c~g ........~~........l- 2 S Lirhty, g 0 1 4 • Pace, c ...^..>^....^.,....0 0 0 Henry Skow, g ....--..--0 0 2 Krause, c .^*.......0 .0 0 >'.. V-' v- ^ ** ~~~ T *** JW Total ".•-V". McHenry (20) Schrader, f „...*<•» Harrison, t Vycital, f .............. Barbian, e Frett, g .. Miller, * .. Dowell, g Total .* ...J 5 11 FG FT PF TP ,...0 2 0 2 .J) 0 0 Ia 8 8 20 •*vm. • •/* v * ; j; *>•%- ;|A«n, . ' v •. ' J* v* « S*_ " - ' Gifts That Ha Likes--A Desl Pen Set, a Bill Fold or Purse, Safe) Razbr, A Box of Cigars or Cigarettes! a Camera or a Shaving Set A Large Assortment of Toys and *I7 : . • S\$c'h^W Th%ingsf foir C-hi'l'dr en j K - j 3 R V . . >0 - f ; - V' ; ' k - " " V . M •: * '* 1 "cl She Would Appreciate -- An • Ivory Toilet Se^ a Manicure Set$ a j ~ ^ Bottle of Perfume, an Atomizer,a Pen t and Pencil Set, a Box oi Stationery^ a Bottle ol Toilet Water, a Box of Candy or books--we have j|undreds|^ - "'t&s ;f, v?,r ^ ' i' -.V * : ' • y^"- ! V. »j BOWLING LEAGUES The teams of the Foresters bowling, leagw* . bowled on Monday evening, 1><V\ 12, with the following results: H. Frennd 125 125 126 J. Thennes 149 139 125 -J, Schaefer 145 161: 162 E. Sutton .154 164 174 W. S»ith .^........>>..^...154 190 175 FOE MOTHER Dishes Glassware Silverware • Aluminum Ware Granite Ware Cutlefy FOR GIEL8 . Dolls Doll Houses Doll Buggies Doll Beds •China Dislies Aluminum Dislies Sewing Sets Games Books Skates - • FOR FATHER Shaving Sets - ' : Safety Razor® < Smoking Set| . Pocket Knivlf V Guns Fishing Tacl^l Tools || FOR BOYS ^^.r Guns ,T F o o t b a l : Wagons- Sleds » Skiis Electric Traiitt *nractois Iron Toff ^ Skates Books ; Team average, 7». E. Smith L. Heimer ..-- P. Freund ............... J. Wiliams J. Weber 727 769 811 ,„.141 ...100 ...210 ...125 ,...163 164 163 191 157 149 168 125 125 141 154 Team average, 758 2 "H. Schaefer P. Webej- N. Meyers H. Simon ........~..*..l~... J. E^ Fiewad -. ' 768 Team '**&&&, tl«' 2-8. H. Freund - „124 M. Baur ... A. Justen « C. Freund T. Sheltoa .114 ..^.^...*..123 mm^«.M.^*.M....155 M«0«n^~...133 770 767 Z=i 174 132 201 151 173 132 173 132 191 164 921 771 139 159 91 119 158 119 156 152 144 122 All of the tbore can be purchased at-- John J. Green Street McHenry v ^ 649 691 671 TeaHl -ttfrnw, vn 2-3. .... A. & P. Store Moving The Atlantic & Pacific Tea store ; being moved this week into the new j Walsh building on Green street, ' where it will open for business Sat- ; urday morning, with a big sale. Th'fe offerings for the sale will be found in the display columns of this issue. . BIRTHS .fr Julia Marie is the nfcme of i febyl daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knox, on Tuesday, Dec. 6. rCf• L w. • , •< -U, •S?. ?• A CAMERA •1$ useful the whole y|ear found. We have different| sizes wild , 'IP# DESIRABLE STATIONERY You will find here your ideal gift of box paper and envelopes. The selection lit this time is still large and varied. Attractive boxes, priced from 25* to $2.50 ^ am HANDKERCHIEFS Dainty handkerchiefs, packed in attractive boxes are gifts that will be appreciated. Our selection is complete. Prices per box, 5<*-35*-50 75d--$1.00 HOSIERY A gift of hosiery will please h^r. We have the desirable styles and. quality. Rayon and wool mixtures, pure thread silk and full fashioned silk hosiery, packed 1, 2 or 3 pair in a box, per pair ; Sl.OO--$1.50--$1.75 ' $1.95--$2.25 Cbe Christmas Store Qifts are Ready A complete display of gifts for Christmas giving is now ready. Early shoppers will enjoy the privilege of complete assortments, and overcome the inconvenience of last minute, rush selections. Let's make this an old-fashioned Christmas--to scatter gifts and good fellowship, not only among our own "families and friends but in those less fortunate homes, where little children may go without a visit from Santa Claus, unless we send along a pretty doll, a warm sweater or a pair of mittens. Let's have a glad word and a jolly smile for everybody-- that's what Christmas means. . YULETIDE DECORATIONS Decorate your home for the Yuletide. The total cost of needed decorations is but little. The enjoyment and the added Christmas spirit they bring is well worth while. Select from a large stock of trees, wreaths, candles, electric light sets, reflectors, tinsel and imported ornaments *0YS--DOLLS--GAME* » Harmonicas, horns, flutes, clever mechanical toys, autos and trains, sets of dishes, printing outfits, ^^tirums, blocks, sleds, pop guns, toj| jgjbanks, flat irons, story books, dolls • pf all kinds, and a large variety of, games. These are not high priced, playthings but a selection of these toys and games promises a great amount of enjoyment for both young and grownups at a very moderate cost. " ^ OHRISTMAS BOOKS • Of course yon will give some books at Christmas. What may be puzzling to you is what ones. Well, here's the answer in a nutshell. Come here to choose. - ^ * #IFT GLOVES " 3fhe selection of a suitable gift for family or friend may well be limited to a choice from our splendid collection of Gloves. In a variety of colors, materials and styles, they afford ample choice, at p< r pair 4 50*--$1.00 »<i $1.25 Store we 154 DThi# ^tore Will Be Open Ev^ry Evenipg Until Christmas] West 3*