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,-v|> y; $Mp ,{' r" ?*s' IE- i(:_,?.. iiv;?- '-.'V ;>*>. *'1 ^ ' *• *V*»* ? * *; y\*jV ~'r, 'v • * ";l- " ' *"* .x-A fll'HKMIt'ir '.FUlKUeALBIfc ' i-UKMin, ...„. t j±t ^ , Z - . . . , . . M . . . ., . • . ._ .. ; Mila^iisife, What a Woman Wants m*--* s% V* *•' '-W' ?Vrl.^ i ;»".; :• |W,. •&•*#«' • •* *<?" ft; A woman likes pretty things as well ap * the useful. Our &ock contains a woa|? derful array of suitable gifts for womeij^>>. Books, Stationery* Cut Glass, China, Leather Goods* Manicure Sets, Ivory Goods, Toilet Cases, Perfumes and scores of other items which will be. \ acceptable to any womanf Make your selections jearly while ' assortments are complete. - :: :: :: :: N.H. PETESCH DRUGGIST PHONE 56-W & Rubbers Rubbers for Shoes Rubbers for Socks Rubbers for Felt Boots Rubbers for old and young Good Rubbers, the Beacon Falls brand. Look for the cross at Smith Bros. 'Phone 79-J McHenry, 111. HINTS FOR- The Xmas Buyer Gfits that will satisfy both you and the recipient, carrying as they'do the assur­ ance of quality and correctness. A beau tiful display of Aluminum, put up in holly boxes, at reasonable prices; Casser­ oles, Nickel Plated Ware, Knives, Carv­ ing Sets, Vacuum Bottles, Etc., Skates, Rifles, Shot Guns, Air Guns and Hunting Accessories'. Do not forget the WEST SIDE HARDWARE when selecting your Christmas Gifts. :: :: « Donavin & Reihansperger (Successors to F. L. McOmber) "Mere Man" Give Him Something Useful It's easy to please a man. All he wants is something useful. The seletflion of suitable gifts for men is apt to be a puzzling problem for the ladieir If he is a smoker, cigars are always in order. Pipes, cigar cases and other items of smokers' supplies are also ac­ ceptable. Safety razors make excellent gifts. Hair brushes, clothes brushes, traveling sets, books, shaving sets, etc., come in the list of * practical gift goods for men. Don't worry about the men. Come in and see our stock. It will suggest just what they need. ~ "Shop Early" N. H. PETESCH DRUGGIST PHONE 56-W Read Plaindealer Ads [•* ffEf&HBORlNGVgWS OUR ABLE "COFJPS OF CORRESPONDENTS i T TERRA SoTTA S. B. Leisner was a Crystfcf Iiake visitor Friday. < Mrs. Chas. Zundter /its it recent Chicago visitor. Wm. H. Grant has been seriously ill for the past week. Mrs. Kennedy was a Crystal T3a«f[*We t? be up ana afotind again caller Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Royal Gracy were oat-, of-town visitors Friday. Dr. N. J. Nye of McHenry was n professional caller here Friday. Mrs. M. A. Conway was calling on McHenry relatives Thursday last. Emmet Riley of Cary called on rel­ atives here last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Cox were guests of Crystal Lake relatives Sun­ day. Miss Edna and Thomas Phalin were Ridgefield callers one evening last week. Miss Mary Riley of Chicago spent a couple of days recently with rela­ tives here. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Beal have moved from the Schuman house to the Ames house. Misses Elsie and Elizabeth Marshall were Crystal Lake callers last Mon­ day evening. Dr. Geo. H. Phlueger of Crystal Lake was a caller in this vicinity one day this week. Miss Evelyn Carey of McHenry spent Sunday with the Misses Eleanor and Edna Phalin. Miss Frances Knox spent Thursday last as the guest of Holcombville and McHenry relatives. Miss Marion Conway spent Thurs­ day evening with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Conway at McHenry. Mrs. P. H. Conway, who has been on the sick list for the past two weeks, is slowly improving. Rev. Jos. M. Lonergan and Rev. Leo Keenan of Cary called at John Riley's last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Adams of Mc- Collum's Lake were Sunday callers in the P. H. Conway home. Arthur Anderson spent last Friday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. L. H. Cole, at Crystal Lake. Edward Knox spent Friday evening with friends at Crystal Lake and at­ tended the high school party. Mrs. M. Knox spent Tuesday last in Elgin, where she attended the fu­ neral of Edward Joseph Larkin. Mr. and Mrs. Earl. McMillan of Crystal Lake were guests of Mrs. Marion McMillan last Wednesday Miss Lillian Riley spent Friday evening at Crystal Lake and attend­ ed the high school party at the gym. Miss Elizabeth Marshall left last Tuesday for Gary, Ind., to visit in the home of her brother, John, for a few weeks. Mrs. J. M. Phalin and sons, George and Howard, attended the basket so­ cial at the Walkup school, near Ridge- field, last Thursday evening. RIDGEFIELD » Mrs. H. N. Cooper was a Wood­ stock shopper Monday. Miss Ella Mollohan was a Crystal Lake business caller Wednesday. Harold Walkup is at Lockport, transacting business this week. Mrs. Mary Irish is entertaining her niece, Mrs. R^unro, for a few days. Mrs. P. Hodgkinson was a Wood­ stock visitor Wednesday of last week; Ray Lynch was a business caller at Crystal Lake Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Purvey and son, Jack, were Woodstock visitors Mon­ day. Mrs. L. A. Walkup tfas a business caller at Woodstock two days last week. Miss Elsie Wille visited Wednesday of last week with her mother at Bar- rington. Mrs. A. Peterson and Mrs. Bell Dufield were business callers at Wood­ stock Monday. Wm. Rushton and mother and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Martini spent Sat­ urday shopping at Woodstock. J. C. Button is very sick and under the care of a special nurse, Miss O'Connor, of Chicago Mrs. L. M. Goddard of Woodstock spent part of Monday and Tuesday with her parents here. Leroy Skinner has secured a posi­ tion with the Woodstock Typewriter company of Woodstock and com­ menced work Tuesday. Camp 739, M. W. of A., will hold their annual election of officers on Tuesday evening, Dec. 14. It is re­ quested that all members make a spe­ cial effort to come out. Mrs. W. Reed accompanied Frank Reed to Elgin Wednesday, where Mr. Reed will visit for an indefinite per­ iod at the home of his wife's parents, Mr- and Mrs. A. Manahan. Church Notes This week C. E. topic "Reasonable­ ness and Value of the Christian En­ deavor Pledge." Robert Knilans, leader. Special music. The missionary society will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Irish Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 14. A special invi­ tation is extended to everyone. Sunday school contest opened with goodly attendance and enthusiasm and now the question is how many will fail to have their lessons each Sunday. The Ladies' Aid society will be en­ tertained at the home of Mrs. C. E. Shepard on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16, at 2 o'clock. Please come early, as there are comforters to be tied. Morning services at the regular hour, 10:30. Mr. Blayney will pre­ sent the second of the series of ser­ mons on the "Meaning of Christ." The theme this week will be "The Meaning of Christ to Men and Wom­ en." What 4pes He mean to you? A welcome is extended to all. JOHNSBURG Mrs. Barbara Smith is slowly im­ proving from her illness and her many friends hope that she may soon be His many friends Tiftre^are pleased Jto know that Jos. J. Miller of Spring Grove is soon to embark in the mer­ cantile business again. He will open up a store in the Welter building at Ringwood. The parishioners of St. John's church have given up the idea of hold­ ing a New Year dance at parish hall, but have already made it known that they will give a dance at that place just before the beginning of Lent. Joe Smith and John P. Lay left Tuesday morning for a trip to Texas, where they have land interests. They will be home by Christmas and will return by way of St. Louis, where they will stop off for a short visit. Manager S. H. Smith announces a New Year dance to be held at his hall here on Monday evening, j^n. 3. A four-piece orchestra has already been engaged for the occasion and he is planning on making this year's New Year dance the event of all events, The young folks are already talking about it and many* are planning on taking it in. A company of relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hettermann here last Sunday to cele­ brate Mrs. Barbara Smith's names- day. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Al. Pepping and children, Mr. and Mrs. August Hoff of Spring Grove, Mrs. Elizabeth Laures of Mc­ Henry, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and children, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Smith and children and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hettermann and family. Mrs. Smith, who is ill, wasn't able to leave her bed, but she appreciated the respect shown her by those who passed the day with her. Mrs. Margaret Schaefer Mrs. Margaret Schaefer, one of Johnsburg's first settlers, passed away at her late home here at 5:30 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, following an illness covering a period of about a month in duration. With the passing of this grand old lady Johnsburg loses another of its first settlers, her family being amon^r the first to take up thair place of abode here. Margaret Adams was born at Her- ten, Germany, seventy-nine years ago and came to this country with her par­ ents when quite young. Being a brother of Castor Adams, who recent­ ly celebrated his sixtieth wedding an­ niversary here, she experienced all the hardships that were encountered by him and which were described in this paper in its issue of Nov. 4. Her husband passed away some years ago and there are now left to mourn her "four children, two sons and two daughters, who reside here. She also leaves two brothers, Castor, of this place, and Peter, of Adams, Minn. The funeral will take place from St. John's church here at 9:30 o'clock on Friday morning of this week. Our people extend their hettrtfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. RINGWOOD Mrs. Luella Stephenson is getting along nicely. ^ Jay Hawver and family were calling in Woodstock Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Edith McCannon visited at Joe McCannon's in Greenwood Tues­ day. The Sunday evening meeting will be held at Chancey Harrison's Sunday evening. Mrs. Sadie Hepburn and mother, Mrs. Jones, were Chicago visitors Monday, j William McCannon and wife spent Sunday with his brother, James, in Keystone. Mrs. Callie Rainey entertained her mother and sister from McHenry at dinner Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. August Walters of Woodstock were callers at Henry Stephenson's Sunday. Mrs. H. W. Allen returned from Mason City and Atlantic, Iowa, Mon­ day evening. Her uncle, A. L. Kim- rifell, was better. Miss Lelah Holmes, who was visit­ ing at Mrs. Ladd's last week, was called home by the sudden death of her grandmother. Bert McCannon and mother went to Chicago Wednesday. He returned in the evening, but his mother mained for a longer visit. y" Mrs. Florence Smith gave a party for Mrs. Martin Klintworth on Tues­ day afternoon. She received a num­ ber of very nice presents. All spent a very pleasant afternoon. A regular meeting of Ringwood lodge, No. 305, M. W. W., will be held at Woodman hall on Wednesday even­ ing, December 15. Election of of­ ficers. A good attendance is desired. Sarah E. Johonnott, Sec*y- Will Move to Florida Mark A. and F. E. Hutson, with their families, will leave next week for Belleview, Fla., where they will make their future homes. Both fcaye visited the south and they were so highly impressed with same that they decided to make their future homes there. .. Tlk»« ^texa£fc($tdett£ie? Tonight |Jt will act as a laxathr^bi Ite Elgin Visit m :»!». v' -Jfv-.n, ... .WEEK : " • v. - : - •'* <• • No line of Cfiri&mas Merchandise shown here ever contained such splendid values, at such popular prices, as the won- derful assortment we have gathered for this year's display. NO ONE IS DISAPPOINTED EITHER IN PRICES OR SELECTION Ladies' Elgin WrM Watches, detachable bracelets I... $12.50 - •<* Ladies' Diamond Rings, full out stones $M to $25, up Cut Glass Flower Vases, all hand out. -- $2 to $5 to $15 Ladies' Silk "Umbrellas, gold and silver handles $5.00 up Parisian Ivory Toilet Sets, 3-piece combi­ nation, including engraving $8.00 Silver Mesh Bags and Vanity Cases-. $2.75 and up Solid Gold La VaUieres, exquisite pend­ ants $4.09 up Men's Thin Model Watches, 15-Jewel, 20> year cases....!... $12.50 up Men's Ruby Rings, very swell, doublet and. synthetic stones . ...$* to $12 Waterman Fountain Pena, most satisfac­ tory pen.. .....$2.50 and up Men's Silk Umbrellas, natural wood han­ dles.., $5.00 and up Safety Razor Sets, in eases, very best makes ...1 ....$5.00 and up Diamond Link Cuff Buttons, solid gold and very nifty^ $6.50 up Men'a Leather Beits, sterling silver buck­ les $3.00 and up Open Evenings Until Xmas Rovelstad Bros. THE GIFT STORE OF ELGIN Open Evenings Until X ;v'$ > „ s 'i* £ V'-a* ^ ^5: I - r • • • •• mm,:; 1 ' \,p r!*; , "• *•;•& i pi i - Give Fur­ niture ^'APPROPRIATE GIFTS FbR EVERYBODY^ The &ore of the - this Christ* Christ­ mas mas Spirit Gifts of Furniture > i are most substantial--Useful things are most appreciated ill1 X II1 r * r ^ k. v-->= I- \ \ \-~- :tir ^i| - ^ djKyjto** :v ^ Mi; \ feft Pedestals--all sizes, styles and prices Revolving Seat Bed-Davenport Glean, Sanitary, Attractive '*•" >> -mi Library tables of quality. You can not afford to be without one.- 'Rishthe!yfc)it4)addfedmes' Rest Morris Chairs and Easy Rockers Brass Beds Dining Table% Dining Chairs Chiffoniers Dressing Tables Vacuum Cleaners Buffets Rugs, large and small Couches Brass Jardinieres* Excellent line of Picftures Card Tables Mirrors Wizard Mops Serving Trays Smoker Sets CHILDREN'S Rocking Horses Velocipedes Sleds Wheelbarrows Chairs and Rockers Doll Go-Carts Coatfer Wagons Keep your Furs, Clothing, Blankets, Underwear, Hats, Etc., in ^ Cedar Chest or Cretonne Box. • For her Christmas present a Kitchen Cabinet It's better than the best ser­ vant. N. J. Justen & Son, West McHenry Furniture and Undertaking * Jf «.r^f GET YOUR CHRISTMAS ADS IN EARLY '--s, • • » •, S \ , |r