The Cedarville Herald, Volume 41, Numbers 27-52

The New Grocery We-have restocked the Grocery Store taken over from J. E, Post and now have a full and complete line of fresh A Groceries, -Cakes, Fruits and Vegetables Fresh Candies C. E. MASTERS ■ ■’ . i.% • k fo rm e r ly P ost Grocery , •V Undsr the Mistletoe m By RALPH HAMILTON i s a w w M w w w w M W w w i lOwrlicte, HIS, WMlm N«w*p*p<#UnW».) LACKED a week to Christmas, but Ted Newton, office hoy fo r Willis & Co., had been In holiday humor since * the first o f the month and just now was caught by the full in­ fluence Of Yuletide. His eyes sparkled as he lifted various pack­ ages from a b ox tliat had Just arrived by ox- press, Amid his chuckling and gloat­ ing smiles there came a check, “ What you got there, Ted?" sounded' .a sudden voice, ahd Ted turned to be confronted by his “boss," ^ “If you please, sir," he stammered, “ it's my regular Christmas, box from the folks home pn the farm." * “Let’s see what you’ve got, Ted," suggested John Willie, and he Ashed warn tr-iwirTr^-“-t MM*f W . L . GLrEMANS R e a l E s t a t e Gifts for Men Y O U find A is store prepared with an exceptionally I V / U great variety o f Girt Selections for men and young men— suggestions that w ill completely solve the problem that perplexes many peop je now, • . Incidently your government asks you to do your shopping early, to tHe end that transportation facilities will not he burdened with the last minute rushes. That’s why we have prepared our Christmas stocks so early, - BATH ROBES Can be found a t ray office each Saturday or reached .by phone a t' m y residence each evening. PHONES Residence 2-122. Office 36 CEDARVILLE, OHIO. Not a Cheap Sale, But Regular Price 1 lb. CriSCO . . • . * . , W». « • % . » , . . , , . « * » « * a ■. • . . . a' a * » * * ■ ^3C ■1 j-2 lbs. Crisco. . , ............. .. i .................... f .45c SweetBriar Can Corn 20c, 2 fdri . .35c Sweet Briar Can Peas 20c, 2 f o r . . k......... „.3.c PutmanCan Corn or Peas 20c, 2 fo r . ......... ................. , 15c Othergood Grades, -.per.can , , *. ■.>■ 1 , . ' ' , . . . , . ■.,....,, , »«»»... **35c Kellog’s or.Jersey Corn Flakes 15c, 2 f o r . ......... .25c, Nagley’s Liberty Blend Coffee 1 lb. lft ...............30c Luna 'Beans.','.,. , ►.. .. ^* . , , , ■*. ■ * , •- *15c lb. Navy HandPicked Beans 15c or 2 lbs. for 25c Crackers, Star, Salty or Square Wafers.............................- - -28c 1$. ■ Thrift Bread, 2 Loaves f o r \ ........ . ,15c ■ Gold Medal Flour, . . . , ............... ........................ $12.25Per BbL Clifton SnowBall Fl our. . • .$11*50Per Bbl, Ml Scrap Tobacco 10c or 3 pkgs. for.................................. ,25c "All Plug Tobacco 10c or 3 for, •*.........*25c I f You WflRt G ood s ; D e livered Order Sa i^e B e fo re 9 A . M. M . e : Corner •jiaifSii/ auou — ogi pun oqj am s i u a n n j q o u a n n g s ty}UO u i s p H out (i cake o f maple sugar, bit off a fragment and smacked his lips. “Genuine stuff, eh?" he laughed jovially. _ “You’re a lucky Itfd, Ted," spoke Hr, Willis, his voice a trifle husky. ’ Then he. went Into his private office and for ten minutes sat*idly iu his swivel chair, a dreamy, fa r away expression upon his face. “I can taste that maple sugar yeti” he sighed finally. “L.et me see, it’s two years since. I’ve visited the old hpme town. I’m ashamed o f it, for we’ve run down to Nellie’s folks only twice since we were married, Maybe she’s longing for, a Sight of the coun­ try. too. Hello!’’ . He had picked up hfs mail and be­ gan to rifle iho slltted envelopes. The first lines o f Urn letter, he opened read: . “My dear daughter Nellie : We are so hopeful that yon may give us a Christmas visit this year, and you and Mr. Willis would he so welcome 1” “ Why, this won’t del” ejaculated John Willis, replacing the letter that had been carelessly opened by the of­ fice mall clerk. “Dear old people—and Nellie r His heart suddenly smote him. Nel­ lie never murimired at tlie exactions o f business. Faithfully she accom­ panied him to social functions, and all the. time a conception o f .their- hollow superficiality had ended in a dream of the dear old life, where true hearts and quiet, humble pleasures seemed to -beckon longingly, “Pm going to take a ran down to the country to, look after my old home,1” John WllHs told Nellie that evening. .’SChevtenant has left and, I want to see What can be done with it.’-’ He returned two days later.- “ Saw yonr folks, dear,” he said, and Nellie’s famished soul greeted the tender word like a cooling draught to a thirsting spirit. “Look here, Tuesday Is Christ mas. eve. Those snowclad hills ai home have made me hungry for a sleigh ride. Be ready to take a regm lar old-fashioned frolic.” And tbert awoke In Nellie the most extrnvaganl soul o f hope. “Bundle up good,” directed her hus­ band the next evening, as a double team attached to a roomy cutter ar CRAVATS 4 - , sjou i b uass i?A 3 u 9 A np^ 1^1® newest ideas in sqkndid showing o f ' smart Bath Rob,i8 “ * t0 *“ found neckwear in striking cplor ef- in our a3° rtment- l l 's the * “ * fects and novel pateme. *’ ’?* is, always aPP«*iated. P ricedat- P ticedat 50c to $3.50 $6.00to$12.50 HOSIERY You arc sure to please with a gift o f Phoenix Hosiery. We have a large stock in black, white and colors. Priced as low as 15c. .Others at— 25cto $1.50 GLOVES Myers and Osborn made Gloves are worn by men who com eat . *' are extra particular about this all important item o f dress. You won’t go wrong on a pair a t— *< rived In front o f the house. “Now, then, snuggle under those robes and let .us see If I have forgotten liow tc drive, Thirty, mllcs-^-do you think you can stand It?” “ Oh, John I” she almost gasped, fThot would be our home town. Yofi don’t mean—’’ * 't “That I am going to take you to your folks? Yes, dear, and stay there with you over the holidays. I say,” bracing and thrilling as they started Make Him Smile Xmas An Auto T ire or Tube W ill Do I t ^ We Save You $6 to $25 on a Tire Almost any Standard makc-Stflctly Firsts, Factory guaranteed and High Grade Standard Tire Seconds. We Save You 15 to 45 per cent Off the List on ; Portage, Knight, Fuk , Fire.tone, Ajar, Republic, BU cb ton e , Goodyear, M u o n , Cliug«tone, Goodrich' end all other.. . Direct feretory c o n ta c t ., and buying tire, in immen.= ,u ah t,e . for different -tore* explains how we can sell thelmst tires built at su h a Saving-tb-You. • „ j j j Why Not Save the Difference?. The tires are alt good Standard Quality. Then, yod are assured of good service. The SpringfieldTire & Supply Co. BiNFhurrtniuAve.No.rV.M.C.A. 6 Snrinvfield’s Largest First and Second Tire Stofe $1.00to $15.00 SWEATERS Rugby and Bradley are un­ questionably -the best sweat­ ers the market affords. In roll collars or slipover styles they $2.00to $10.00 $1.50to $15.00 : SHIRTS Bates-Stret is synonomous with superfine quality. W e have them in entirely new de­ signs and color treatments OTHER G IFT SUGGESTIONS Hart, Schaffner and Marx Sui and Overcoats at S3 to ‘ $85 Fashion Park, and Special Fasl ion Suits and O’Coats___ __ $35 _to _$65 HOUSE COATS —at--------- ----------- ^$7.50 to $15 RAIN COATS Large assortment in Riibberi Zed” and Gabardines— $8159 -to $45.00 Wii*ra55i*fs»55irsr55f| E. MAIN,. XENIA, OHIO. , t down a*'clenr smooth road full speed, “ this Is like the old times, when I used to steal a kiss from you, and— , M take one now 1” ' Slio was crying for joy. Her trem­ bling hand stole to his arm and lightly i _ _ _ _ _ ^ T I..., ,, _ SfuSy $f-2C GET OUR PRICES ON PRINTING 2C2C , “ The river, hill and old bridge shouted John anjiour later, alive with enthusiasm. •“ Bonfire on the skating patch and—whoa! Nellie, this Is iny Christmas present to vou.” He had lialted in front o f the old Willis homestead, pretentious in It* manslonllkp beauty. ‘Tve decided to give up the crowded city. Well, what ’ is It?” ‘ [ She could not tell him at that su -' premo moment ■ | The merry sleigh bells rang out a , gay song o f renewed youth and con*' tentment In a dash for Nellie’s old! home. She ran up the steps to greet; loving outstretched arms and fond! cries of heartsome welcome, “Home at last!” cried John Willis, -bursting into the brightly decorated parlor radiant with evergreen and holly. .“ Why! you look tike a girl again, Nellie! Merry Christmas!’’ And he kissed her under the mistletoe, Too Late, It was Christmas eve* Staring at the dying embers o f the fire waB a beautiful Woman. Her face was wor­ ried, and she clasped and unclasped her bands In nervous excitement, “Christmas eve,” she murmured, “andr no money to buy baby a Christ* mas gift!” , , . Mechanically her eyes wandered around the room until, with -a gu ilty. start, they rested on something stand- ‘ Ing on the mantelpiece. It was baby’s money-box. “I f I only dntedl’1 she thought; “ but wlmt would John say?” For a few moments she stood debat­ ing tlie awful question in her. mind, and then reached for the box. “ John, need never know,” she eatd. With trembling hands she broke open the box and emptied on the table a col­ lection o f buttons, nails, and so on. John had been there firstl None Like The Hoover 4 A D em on stra tion w ill Convince y ou . Can b e u sed w ith D e lco Lighting System X en ia , Galloway & Cherry O h io i DEPOSITS TAKEN X M A S J E W E L R Y WEBB T. EBY DAYTON’S W a tc h e s & Co. HALLMARK Diamonds STORE DEPENDABLE J e w e l r y L Es*t Fifth v Stmt AT THE SIGN OF THE BINS