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| ... Ghri She was bored with Christmas. Qu e absolutely, utterly bored with Christmas. She always received something she didn't like or couldn't use. She already had stationery cnou:;h to last a lifetime. What could she do with a dozen manicure sets? Well yes. she could use silk stockings and handkies. One never had enough of them. She just knew that her friends felt, the saint? way about some of the stuffj as she called it. she had given them. v?* ? ?.?? wiv ?hr? tn iin. not beimr a mind loader? What would she give I.oraine ihis time? Well, she might pick up most any thinf^ but what about Muriel who was too particular and finicky for any use? ^ ckings again, she supposed. Yes sir? she was bored with Christmas. Absolutely, utterly and coirr. pletely bored with Christinas! Engagement Relieves Boredom. Perhaps her boredom was by way of contrast this year. living engaged to Jim Harlev was sufficiently exciting1 and thrilHnp. Jim had a way with him whieh would have made any pill's heart sinp. You couldn't resist him when he flashed his dark humorous eyes. Ruth and he had been engaged just because they couldn't be otherwise, tbouph their marriage was planned sometime, in the indetinite future from January to June. Harley, upon bis return from travels abroad with tho. European war machine, had tried work in several fields but bad not felt U eatcl until employed by a firm dealing with plumbing, heating and household appliances. After a year with this hbuse he had a notion he was making good and though lie was not sure, what would be offered him at ttie first of January, he was trying hard enough for that prize Christmas bonus. Jim Not a Writer. So Ruth, being in love with such a perfectly'"waffy" soldier boy. one can mm I r ' ; At CI THE MINDS AND TH TURN TO THE CHRI THAT COME BEFOR* HOLIDAY SEASON? TNT> mTTTI T?TlVr"nT1TIT ruxc inxi JLI 8 At that time, we 1 ,, NUT S Sjjf Walnuts, 40e II). Pecans ternu ts, 2oc II);. Co ??. each; Almonds at S|>c< 14 ORANGES: \W l! & B A N A N 8 5 , WE'D 6 As a most appropriate ( ? CHIAllS. Thoycoi I Who want Santa Clans ^ reminded that Old J1 S4 r4Z??*:t?SdX?<?$?XfTZf??*r????; a m . , K. A. Ill iii*/l/iii i . \ c^wrx t : /i (will ^ in i Mill" i iv> ocn r i i iv m m vjj already baked in sizes fi 'S?S?f*XsXttUf<?g?*?f&?Xr?'K$ % FB ?f Oh. yes. Look: Citron ? 01 s. 16; iiisins, I + ? And we II have I or yen v| CHESTERF] M Will meat with his appi S? Cash a 1 - - :&/ *5i*v's "<:if :* : >t*T. ;'^iv j : ***- ? f\ # ' * '< v.' ? TJKJS7C7SK~,7v ?12?1 istmas Bored {> MARJORIE IIOWH I)l> J. r xxx^xaxnxa , quite understand that 'ill other inieri ests wore tame in comjKirison. Ami besides since Jim had been out of town for four days, and was not much of a hand at writing, she hadn't heard from him. WcJl, you know how it is.' I,LI -11" t.hntti.il fill hi<t l'C turn, "Listen, I have a couple of days Off. Let's have a good time;" Then 1 e whispered sweet nothings to her ir, a language which true lovers soon commonly known as binhling. "And say," he continued in United States, "one of my messmates in the office is planning oji a little marriage for hiipielf and his girl. The boys around the shop have inhde tip a purse. They want me to go downtown and pick out several things for the I.Ouse as a Christmas wedding gift. Want to coinc along?" Off on Shopping Tour. Soon Jim and Ruth were among those present who were simultaneously swallowed by the lug stores and shops. Their cash and credit digested and converted into innumerable packages, they carried them gleefully home, or ordered them to follow. As Ruth Inspected the toasters, grills, percolaters, pans and cookers, the tea sets, breakfast sets of linen and the brilliant glasses, her interest became keener. She showed her ability as a buyer in getting the most for the money Jim said could bo spent. She was curious about the nair to whom these Ihings were to I?* presented. Jim, however, volunteered nothing. A store is no place for fishing for information especially at Christmas time. Ruth also riotieed and wondered why Jim nearly always gave Ihe salespeople in* " * - ? ? A 4 1... M,?V% OOO In,1,1 ^mictions H? mtvr uiv |>mi minv I.V.IU for future delivery. Well, she'd find out tonight! Jim had ;i standing invitation for dinner. Tired yet happy they finally arrived at the house and were greatly refreshed when they sat down before a roast icg of lamb done to a "T". Kuth's |^jg iristmas OUGHTS OF THE HOUS] STMAS DINNER AND TO 2 AND FOLLOW AFTER TJ OF THE BUYERwould respectfully suggest ? HRISTM A G , ;lOc iI>; I>llt- jjy the I>OX, eoamits, 10c ial Prices. - ") (.'is. and ic lk>x, $1.25. I>y the doze! rAS :?() Cts. and 10 *A* fi &< f. i. : v ?>ix & rs as? ri ? SUGGEST FOR YOUR ] liristmas gift one oi" our Cli no %2~) to tlio Box?tho price, S THE BOYS to bring thorn FJ BFWOBKl* Nuita can got n I! kinds and < ! -FOR CHRISTMAS sowifo trouble, wo arc going oni one to five pounds. Fine ? ts r-:'' as.te ??**?? ks:saos a? a ,UIT CAKE INGREDXEN , 70 Cts. Ii>; Lemon Pool, of) 8 Cts. lt>. . .? ?-w*. - - . .? fe?r? w . .*o . . <1 . . i. Si Cryslaliml Cherries, Ginger [ELD AND CAMEL CICJ oval. Eox cf 200 Special for i 9 '<&f *f& "?:*>' jr-'.-r >? : ?lf irjt -r rytn? <?; $!< . Her ..c | 1 ION is Bi n tru&xfi&*uu-x&&ir?3::istx&xxg mother v.as famous for her cooking 1 tilth's father knew how to carve the roast in a way that was really artistic. The apple jelly expressed (tilth's skill and Nina received praipe for the escallopcd potatoes, salad and her cream puff with ice cream desert. The Secret is Confided. "Hut you haven't told me who is Eoitjfc to l>e the happy bride and {ret all the things we bought today!" exclaimed Ifuth with a pretty pout. "Oh." said Jim. He hesitated, "I'm not quite sure." "Not quite Sure!"'grasped the family. "You see?" He was enjoying the ''I *? ?*? liniunir I lit It U'Olllll I rMi-i.-vn -, i .. like to have the things s!ie picked out today. My firm came through with a very good offer together with quite a sizeable bonus chock. Thought I'd surprise " The family witnessed his complete smothering as Ituth rose from the table with a clatter of dishes, circled the room and fell on the young man with a vigor, quite altogether pleasing. ."You darling wretch. Yen insigniiicant beloved scoundrel!" Ituth gurgled right before them all, "You arc thinking wc will be married Christmas are you? Well, sir, I'm not particular. Any tinio will suit mo, just so it is right away!" You can judge for yourself whether Ruth was ever bored with Christmas again. ? In order that the women with children may delve into polities, the Women's Democratic club of l'ark City. Neb., has elected a "baby tender." ? Manilla has the most wonderful women lapidaries and gem setters in the world. * T? ? Among jU membership of 1G.6G2 the American institute of Mechanical Engineering reports only two women. 1 *&$ - -:'v : $1 m: : I 11 / si . 111 Time I ? SWIFE NATURALLY & > OTHER DINNERS? U SE CHRISTMAS AND Q I & he following Specials for ! : a a a rja a a a sk a a a a a S I ' $ GRAPEFRUIT JJ H25. | APPLES 1' 4 50 CIs. the dozen. j i, 40 Cts. and 50 Cts. ||1 i Cts. the dozen. ? FRIEND ^ lisimas Ixinos of CINCO Mj 11.25 the Box. H w.'iw '.' *'*S"Z<r.'<* "} ' *? vvv ; -* ?<U . C ? ? A. ?. Zu.+ L* )>,?. Hi. Ni?V..>b . .4 4 31 <A ; < al Christmas lime, are j asses of tliem here. j ft ? to have FKI71T CAKlvS & j cakes, too. 1 TS ? (Is. I!); Orange Peel, .">() "V# W ml ;111cl Pijira|)])lo. *!a I iRETTES v| Christmas?At $1.30 Box jjf P'j Store I " *A i > .v * > >. * ^ V . ftiv ^ i- *fe\ * - * ?>, *. * *. ? As a result of the serious depredation of 1 ho mark in Germany,. ..Hirer is replacing the nst>. of mone? in various ports of that country. A'trri'ultural schools at Triptl*> end Maric.'ii111 have fixed the tuition for the ft? I A ? flllt yd vi'v I REGARDED OYER ? SAVIOR ( i i I " * & WOULD DEMI XD || ERYONE 01 1 A 1 I And That It Hopes tc H Would Say i' I Bank i ai Sjl ?. J. 8. AVI LICE I Nd LEGS M. AL I I J . 8. W H W. i Hi i I I . .0 itf ?? jjjj ^jjjM Hi ' iti s l . jijf If J B1 1 TOYS ffir & FIREWORKS i dUNs K GUN' SHELLS Sf FLASH LIGI 5 BATTERJI ?? HUNTING COATS $ RIFLES S' BICYCLE TIRES W HAMMERS 6 HATCHETS & SAWS ? if $* At Our "RED W ST But Be Sure thai I Yor 4 ! tvInter 1? nil in rye in.-'lend <>f money, i Tiuirinr-vkun will p;iy I 1-2 sscnt: ci's ] (luindri-d woitrlils) fur 1 lit? ,s< <-nit stcr, :tik1 non-rr.sidents ??f Thuringiii two *entnor.?, (liundivdweivhl.y) fur the i Homester, Jind noil-residents of ThnrKi?rgmyam im r<: K &?ic?zzcm& ?m$ :: - sc<m THE CUKINTJ \N WOK LI) )F MEN Sank of Hie ITS PATRONS AND Fit IE F THEM MY CHRISTMAS A ) Serve Them In Future Year " MAY GOD BLES . of Hi HICKORY GROVE, OFF! li'SOX, President Li SOX, Cashier DIE EC ILKEPSON L. M. ALLISON (L FOWLER AY. R McGTLL mmm/Mmem '-y tu i TO ]J( )()KS E()OTI> ALL LASKET ITS TEX NI? cs ' \VAE< TUMCVCEES ALTOS KIDDIE OA KINCi CO T!,\\!\> A EliC YES, YOU WILL FIN ORE'' and many other thin r; : if You will call at Our Store 1 > . 5s. V. V* . . -I.'. - *, W --'O ngia two zriiliuTS. Tlit4. power corn- j pit11y at Aunpi has announced that it i ye w;M gladly receive 10 eggs, three ; pctinds of wheat flour, or a quartet* of , to :i zentner of potatoes for each kilo- [ watt hour of electricity consumed. , is HM hristmas AS A MEMORIAL TO Til I :koiy Grov< NDS THAT IT WISHES FC NO A HAPPY NEW s As It Has Been In Past Year 3 US EVERY ONE" ckory ( SOUTH CAROLINA CERS : W. S. WILKERSC J. L. P LA XI CO, A J TORS: W. S. WILKERSON J. L. PLAXICO W. W. CASTLES . B. X. MILLER mm it*!if, ,iUi?^V?5 YS i T POCKET S SAFET BALLS SHEi CI JALLS CA DXS L UTILITY b (JLASSW KS EXAM! ASTEliS ALU] > cm tPLAXKS T B ALL OF THE ABOTTE s that we could not mention he We'll be delighted to show Yoi ire Comps 7-, * :>?? * y&r y?:s ? Vs ?>.# v - dv v: *fc.\ \ ?, ~Dfy Seconr" Sound.?"Walter, I came In 'Htcrdsiy for a r.teak." "Yes, air. Will you have the same day?" ^ "Why, I mijrht as well if no one else usinK it."?Jack Canuck. t HH* H limel E BIRTH OF THE S )R EACH AND EV- | YEAR V 1 s, and as "Tiny Tim" j$ Irovel )X, Vice President . ? ^ ^ ?? ' ?jj I 1 iSxML -f 1 '? L OTS ^ ' I KNIVES Y RAZORS VRS, SCISSORS X iii'rvn cxvrci i\ \ I.Mr oij in IUTCHER KNIVES ffi ;xives 3 ARE U h]L .ware b VfTNUM WARE 3 OCKERY ? IN WARE B' re for lack of space; Jg i many other things. ?" my | t