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TWpCff, MHENEY JOHKgBTOG Bee's Jolly Way of Sharing Christmas Clmtmas Telephone Call A Joyous Occasion Gave Warning by Mary Graham Bgnaer Jw Florence Harris Weill By KENNETH F. CRANK ^tittHCHKHSHHWOOIXHlOCHmMCHHHa Dlb. 11,19ft HBOUGH the street of the town they walked, each wiUi arms *" * Jfllled with bandies. Too could have told, had yw Man l^^^llheoi, Just what was In those bundle?. 4 ' f There was one huge package ^ i|wrapped In brown paper. Bat In spite v 'iof Its heavy covering It was easy to j* %e seen that a rocking horse was In- »<*• wide. There was no mistaking tliat \r^ ^rocking horse J"'.;; And In another you could tell was r*. «qijen airplane. Each handle showed Its B r '"Contents by Its shape. * 4 .4 There were colored lights strung ?£- ^across the streets and snor was on Lc^vrlthe ground. - There were no sleigh bells to be eard but the noise from the chains fJon the automobiles lent a Christmas ^' Jingle and crispy sound to th« air. v* k in every window there were ths, and all the families could be n inside. Now other shoppers were coming A:> iont of shops, all carrying bundles. > No one minded how many bundles LS^' -'were to be carried on Christmas eve. &'>'% In softie of the packages you could Jhear that there were all kinds of toys. ILlttle tinkling sounds came from the - . 'bundles, little squeaks and squeals of r_ ~.\-'toys that made sounds when moved h *or pressed. p And in people's, hearts were little ^ jsounds of Joy tinkling merrily--the r ; ' "5echo of the Joy of Christmas eve In ^ "rj the hearts of all. "A Merry Christmas," They called -to one another. There was something 'very crispy, v^ry cheery, very clear ' ^and very deligniful about the very * " &^- >. sounds of those words. - i. fcu(©. 1130. Western Newapapm-ValOB.1 ». • / " . -- ""V ' "'in. -ft < Popular NicknuM : # ^ ^v i'Nhfcddy" is a common nickname for »'r • - • -j Patrick and is applied to Irishmen J. In general because Patrick Is a common name among them. It is sup- • posed that "Paddy" is not derived i directly from "Patrick," but from its precursor, "Palladius." "Astral BoJirt)* 1 Astral body is a term loosely used in modern literature to cover every kind of fantasmal or spiritual appearance of the human form. More specific definitions are given by spiritual- • Ists and %y Hindu philosophers. CHRISTMAS HINTS Silk Muffler* rtfe- •••• PEE JOHNSON" was going to be all alone for Christmas, hut she had made up her mind she would not let it "get her," as she put It She -had a good position, a dear little apartment and lots of friends to give to and to get presents from. "I have a lot to be thankful for, even if I am an orphan with no relatives within a Christmas day distance," Bee had said to one of her friends in reply to her Christmas invitation. "No, I don't want to share any family group. Still, if there was only s<fh)e~one I knew situated as I am, rd invite them in. I shall buy a little tree anyway, trim It, put my presents on it and be my own Santa Clans." 1 "Yes. Well have It there, Miss Johnson, as soon as. you are," the girl at the florist's assured her. And it was, and with it a lovely potted poinsettia with not a line to designate the sender. Bee looked at the tag: "It's 'Bee Johnson, Monroe Apartments' all right. I'll call the shop" But the girl at the other end of the line did not enlighten her much. "Oh, yes, Miss Johnson. It was a dark young man. Yes, I know he said B. Johnson. I thought be was your brother or something." Bee hung up the receiver. "Brother or something" was good. Naturally It would be a "brother or something" that would send a girl a potted poinsettia. Bee's phone startled her. "Yes, I'm Miss Johnson. Poinsettia? Yes, Indeed. All right." Bee hung up the receiver to answer the door. There was a humorous, expectant light in her hazel eyes. She met the same look in the eyes of tiie man who faced her. "Funny mlxup, isn't it? Both of us Johnsons on the same floor? There are more of us, you know, than any other clan except Smiths." "That's what they say," Bee agreed. "But are you B double EE, too?" "No, I'm B. Short for Bartholomew." She liked his wry grin. "I came here a week ago-from the West. Got the poinsettia to cheer me up. Get your tree for the same purpose?" His Honest brown eyes were eager. He still stood In the doorway. Bee hesitated only a moment "Do come In. We'll share tbem together." "This is something like It," he beamed as he looked around the cozy apartment "There's something in a game after all." (©. 1*30. Wacteim Nmpww Union.) NEWNESS OF THE OLD v In the better grades of Shantung, crepe apd repp are presented in square or reefer styles. Plenty of colors and combinations at $1.50 to $5.1 Silk Neckwear ^•f'HERte Is nothing new about Vhl' a Christmas tree. But that only makes it the lovelier. . There Is nothing new about 1! children's delight in Santa Claus. But that does not take away from the charm of their " belief. There is nothing new about (| wreaths hanging in windows, j > But that does not make them any less a welcome sight * There is nothing new about I! children hanging up their stock- j [ ings. But that dees not take away from the appeal of those limp, empty stockings, hanging up 86 expectantly. There is nothing new about members of a family being together for Christmas. But that does not take away - from Its deep Joyousness. There Is nothing new about Christmas wishes and greetings. But that does not make them any less cheery. There is nothing new about giving Christmas presents. But that does not make them any less interesting. There is nothing new about tinsel and decorations fend red ribbon and sliver string. But that does not make them any less gay and decorative. There is nothing new about Christmas. But there Is no day like it In all the year. MIX ON THE MISTLETOE w (Coprrttbtl CALEB BRUNNER, bank director and Jewelry broker, made It a custom to retire after his servants. While he extended credit liberally in his business transactions, he refused to trust his servants and personally inspected the locks on the doors and windows of his Prospect avenue home every night While his friends were content to have their wall safes installed In their libraries, Brunner's was in his bedroom, which overlooked the lake, and was situated on the second floor. Brunner, In his dressing gown, was now occupied with inspecting the window fastenings in the library. The telephone rang, and he picked ft up, placed the switch and took off the receiver, annoyed. Who in the devil was calling him up at this time of the night I "Marquette 8173," he snapped Into the transmitter. The voice that answered1 was too low for him to understand. "I fean't hear you," Brunner growled, the annoyance now plainly evident In his tone, "talk louder." "Excuse me, but I must be discreet" the answer came to hin) In a slightly louder tone. "You wilt be robbed tonight." Brunner was so startled be almost dropped the telephone. "I'm going to be what--V "Robbed," came back totrill In • voice which appeared to be that of a well educated man. • "You know those pearls you Imported are somewheres In your house tonight, and we want them." Once again the telephone almost slipped from the broker's hands. "How, how did you know 'that?" "Your business Is getting them, our's taking them," the other said blandly. Brunner had at last gained his composure, his fear changed to craftiness. If some one was merely playing a joke on him, he must be careful, as he did hot relish being a Jokester's victim; if not--there were fools whose daring was equal to this--he must manage to trace the call and notify the police. In either case he wanted time to think. "And what time will I be robbed?" Brunner asked mockingly. "While it might seem imprudent to answer that question, 1 might say, very shortly." "And how will you enter the bouse?" There was a pause. "Through your bedroom window." Brunner started. Whoever it was, Itnew that the safe was In. his room. "Very Interesting." The broker tried to speak indifferently." "You tlilnk you will be able to^ open the safe, once you get Into the room?'* "No doubt about it; you really shouldn't trust your valuables to such an ancient contrivance." "I lock all the windows and doors myself, you know," Brunrfer was grinning. "Well, when yon lock thi^ one, be sure that It's locked,* ; * Another pause. * • "Seems like I'll have to fftrf off; It Isn't a bit discreet for me to be talking this long, you know," the unknown voice sighed. "Walt--" Brunner was playing for time. The longer they talked, the more chance of tracing the number.- "Sorry, but I can't wait any longer." Brunner heard the other receiver click. He rattled Us receiver book violently. "Operator--operator I" "Number please," a sweet girlish voice answered. "Operator, I'm Caleb Brunner, the capitalist Tell me who that number was that I was Just talking to, and I'll reward you handsomely. It's Important r "One momeot please," was the answer. The moment seemed an age; thee the sweet voice said "hello." "Yes, yes!" "The number was Marquette 8174." "Marquette 8174," Brunner shouted, "why that's here, that's my other--" Then with a flash of realisation he dashed up the stairs for the second floor. Even as he threw open the door of his room, he knew what had happened-- the breeze of an open window hit him. He flashed on the lights. Yes, the picture was down. The door of the safe was open. The curtains fluttered before an open window. The receiver of the telephone was lying on the table. A block away, two chuckling men entered a sedan. The coat pocket of "MM was bulging. All hand tailored, comes to you in one of the finest showings of the season. Mogadores, Reppa, {Twills in colors and patterns at $1.00 SHIRTS of the fine sort, tailored to a nicety, brilliant assortment of colors and patterns $1.65 to $5j "You say you're going to dispense With mistletoe this year?" "Yes. Tom doesn't require It," Henry Klapperich visited his daughter, Mrs. Albert Weber, at Milwaukee the first of the weelc. Peter M. Freund is quite ill at Ws home with pneumonia. Helen Schaefer is numbered among the sick this week. Mrs. Peter F. Freund Avas taken to the Sanitarium in Windfleld, Illinois, where she will be treated. Elmer Stilling is back from St. Theresa's hospital in Waukegan and is now recovering very nicely. * Miss Helen Smith of Woodstock; spent the week-end with her parents. ; Mr. and Mrs. Alex Freund of Chicago spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Smith. , Misses Mildred and Anna Schaefer, and Thelma Lay were Chicago visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Chamberlin and daughter, Berniece, of Chicago visited relatives here Monday. Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Henry Stoffel and daughter, Marie, of Volo and Mrs. Ben J. Schaefer visited John Pitzen Saturday. * • Miss Mildred Schaefer was a Crystal Lake caller Sunday afternoon. Alvin Dahl of Volo was a caller here Sunday afternoon. Cietnans Freund and Arnold and Leo Michels visited with Charles Schaefer who is recovering from a slight operation since Tuesday. Miss Helen Schaefer and brother, Harold, were Woodstock callers Sun -day. Miss Viola Adams of Roundlake visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Adams Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H^nry Stoffel and daughter, Marie, and Mrs. George Miller of Volo, Mrs. Ben J. Schaefer and John Pitzen, motored to Beloit, Wis.,, where they visited Mr. and Mrs Joe Pitzen, the Utter being very ill. St. Nick surprised the children of St. John's Parish at 10 o'clock Friday morning. He came in the parish hall and left all sorts of goodies there for |each and every one of them. The children thanked him and offered to recite pieces and sing songs for St. Nick and his helper. The children invited their friends and parents and there were a number of grown ups also who Witnessed the little surprise. St. Nick left, a very happy man, not mentioning the children's joy and happiness FtMtu Hot Mj ihl--I Doctor Faustus, the prototype of Goethe's Faust, is not a purely mythical figure, according to Prof. Arthur Bichel of the Frankfort municipal library, who recently discovered an autograph of the famous docto^ Johann Faustus, thus proving that he really lived. The old Dominican library of Frankfort contains a- Latin edition of Justin Martyr's works which was dedicated to the Dominicans by Doctor Faust. The title page bears a signature and in Latin and Greek the words are added, "I'ray for me," and "The God of sinners found me." Obviously Faust gave up alchemy In his old age and became converted, Hke so many other ^contemporary sorcerers. Uaitod Austrian CitiM The cities of Buda and Pest are on opposite sides of the river. Sometimes one is speaking of one city particularly, and sometimes of the hyphenated entirety, Buda-Pest ... Green Street . M cHenry Musical Scale Colon' The bureau of standards says graduation of colors on a musical scale was first suggested by Sir Isaac Newton and has been followed by a multitude of others. Frightful Catastrophe One of the most devastating of all earthquakes, which occurred In China In 1556, is said to have taken the lives of 830,000 persons. On the Down Grade We erpect old men to be conservatives, but when a nation's young men are so, Its funeral-bell Is arready rung.--Henry Ward Beecher. £>• John Pitzen spent Tuesday with his daughter. Michael Pitzen of McHenry visited his dad, John Pitzen, Saturday afternoon. Miss Lanra and Evelyn Meyers were McHenry callers Saturday afternoon. Mrs. William J. Meyers and children motored to Crystal Lake Sunday where they attended the family matinee in the El Tovar Theatre. Miss Thelma Lay was an overnight visitor at the home of her friend, Anna Schaefer, Sunday. Where Rubber Goes It takes about twelve pounds of crude rubber to make an automobile tire. Barefooted IbmKmw Of a total population of 320,000,000, * ,*' at least 29O,OOOyO0& of the people of " India go barefooted. SPRING GROVE; There will be a public card party Sunday night, Dec. 14, at St. Peter's church hall here. Euchre, five hundred and bunco will be played with prizes for each game. Twenty-five cents will be charged. Every one welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Petgas and family of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Math Nimsgern and family. Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Freund were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Cassey of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Frett and son, Bobbie, Georg-e Frett and son, Richard, of Johnsbur^, Mr. and Mrs. John Waspi and daughter, Mrs. Edith Stanfelt and two children, Mr. and Mrs. William Freund. Mr. and Mrs. Bern* Bell and daughter, Evelyn, of Lake Villa were Sunday callers here. * Mrs. Amy Merchant of Solon spent Sunday with Lois Esh. In the afternoon they motored to Ringwood. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman and two children of Willemette spent the past .week with the latter's parents, Mr. amd Mrs. 'Mike Rauen. Mrs. J. C. Finlony is spending a few days with her mother and sister in Iowa. Silas Pierce and R. D. Carr were McHenry callers Thursday morning. Mrs. William Britz entertained at a three table euchre club Thursday. Prizes were won, first, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Pflueger, Mrs. P. M. May and Mrs. Nick Nett. Mrs. Selian Pierce entertained a narty of twelve ladies at her home Vie* IVn fcf f V.« 4l Santa dans will be at • ;*>ur Store '2~" Saturday, Dec. 13 ar Bring the Kiddies in and give them a treat. Don't fail to see our display of Toys and Gifts for everyona. As a hint of the variety we mention the following: For the Young Folks For the Grownnpa DtiLLS, DOLL BUOG1B8 DISHES ^ V SEWING SETS ELECTRIC IRONS FURNITURE BOOKS, GAMES WAGONS, SLEDS SKATES, SKIIS HOCKY ST1CK3 GUNS * TRAINS FOOTBALfck KNIVES TRUCKS, IRON TOYS TOOL CHESTS And Various Construction Tift DINNER SETS f/. ^ PYREX WARE 1 J ALUMINUM WAR# ENAMELED WARE ALADDIN LAMPS SHAVING SETS POCKET KNIVBS FLASH LIGHTS i TOOLS TOOL BOXES GUNS LUNCH KITS And many others - 4 M J cM " j $ i '< y* '0k. 'A Yon can make your selections at any time and we Will hold the gifts until you are ready for them. Open Every Night Until Christmas ^3 JOHN J. VYCITAt ' «'T1« Orapge Front Store" Phone 98-M j 4 Green St. '/rH : ERRY 4 r .< * -2 . Jnsten & Son 4Unusual and Rare# Established 1882 Main St., West McHenry m "•4 Vt ; "- $59.50 Martlcld etorltMM few pares favorably la tana and reception CHRISTMAS Shopping is convenient and pleasant at this store. Visit about without a salesman if you prefer--everything is plainly priced and described. You will find a variety of Gifts at the lowest prices. A small deposit will hold any article until Christmas. JIM JsrS its Ji: ;'J 'I •J JUST RECEIVED--Sensational New Suites in 1931 styles. Never before has such quality and workmanship been offered at such low prices. All Mohair Suites, with reversible cushions, 2 pieces $110 up \ , " „P> •, .7 .. . .i t M