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STAUNTON NEWS-LEADER WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 17, 1919. PAGE THREE SOCIAL Mrs. Waller ReturnsMrs. Nat Waller and little son have returned to the city from Huntington, W.

and for the present are, home of J. T. Callison on S. 'Market Street. Mrs.

Waller recently underwent a serious operation, but she is now much improved. Leave for RoanokeCapt. and Mrs. H. M.

McIlhany leave for Roanoke this week where they will spend the winter with Mrs. est wishes of a host of friends in McIlhany's sister, Mrs. Butler. The Staunton go with them. Capt.

McIlhany recently sold his house on South Market Street to New ton Argenbright who expects to occupy it shortly. Moving to KentuckyC. F. Dixon and family who for five years have resided near ville leave about the first of the for Walton, where Mr. Dixon, expects to go into business.

The best wishes of many friends will follow them to their new home. New ResidentsG. P. Shiplett who recently purchased the farm of Samuel W. Miller has moved his family to their new home, Mr.

and Mrs. Miller having moved into the city. Wedding Invitations OutInvitations are out to the marriage Will find in 4 (6). 7 Mae place clock Mr. Rapmond Johnson and Miss Houff, the wedding to take on Christmas at five 0'- at the home of the bride's parMr.

and Mrs. W. C. Houff on Middle River. E.

B. Stuart Chpater MeetingThe regular monthly meeting of E. B. Stuart chapter, U. D.

is hereby called for Wednesday afterDec. 17, in the camp room at o'clock. Matters of interest and importance will be presented. A attendance is urged. Berkeley ReturnsEdmund Berkeley, of the Berkley Studio, has returned to the after an extended stay in during which time he underan operation.

He is very much improved has resumed his Mr. Berkeley is with Mr. and W. H. H.

Brewster on Berkeley Wintering in CaliforniaJudge J. Paul of Amarilla, who recently visited in Staunthe winter in Long i is spending Beach, Florida. Judge Paul, who is president of a large candy manufacplant in Texas recently sent nieces, the Misses. Paul, of this a handsome ten pound box of chocolates made in his plant. Britt-LawyersThe marriage of Elmer L.

Britt Miss Lucille Lawyers took place the home of Rev. W. W. Sprouse Nelson last night at seven o'- LADIES GIFTS Our Men's clock. The groom is a resident of Staunton.

and is employed at Gaymont. The bride is a native of Augusta Springs. PERSONALS W. A. Stickley of Fairmont, W.

who has been sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. D. Stickley at Veis now convalescent. trona Mr.

and Mrs. J. Martin of near Waynesboro, spent yesterday in the city. Miss Fannie Murray is expected home Friday from Washington to spend the holidays with her parents. Mr.

and Mrs. H. D. Murray on Kal-1 St. Mrs.

Jas. Keesee from Oklahoma City is visiting Miss Henrietta Moore. She was Mrs. Caroline Ingram memher of Stuart Hall faculty before marriage. Miss Mollie A.

Campbell, who has been visiting her brother at Middlebrook has returned to the city. A. T. Higginbotham, who has been 'ill for some time at the King's Daugh ters' Hospital, is improving. Clay Catlett will arrive tomorrow to spend the Christmas holidays with his mother and father, Mr.

and Mrs. J. B. Catlett. John Carter, after spending a short time here with his mother, has re- FOR Department a Wealth are many of the finer things we will not be able to replace when complete stocks are diminished now means unlimited selection choice.

GLOVES is a variety that should leave no Gloves unsatisfied. Street Gloves in gray Mocha and in shades of tan, mastic and gray, $5.00. Fur Gloves and Fur-lined autoist, $2.50 to $15.00. NECKWEAR is always appreciated by men, more than they need or as many as like to have. A vast array of smart new been selected for this gift season.

patterns and colorings. 65c to $5.00. SWEATERS A Sweater is a gift father. brother or friend. ture this season of all ively boxed for Xmas.

No other gift for men or satisfying. We have terials, from 84 00 up. universally acceptable to We are making a featypes of Sweaters attract- could be more practical them in all the wanted ma- BATH ROBES New designs in Blanket cloth robes, with notch collars, button down coat styles, cord trimmed, comfortable, durable and fashionable, with slippers to match; handsomely boxed, $5.00 up. SHIRTS The more unusual and vivid the colorings the better the Shirt is liked by most men. Fine Silk Shirts in fancy colorings as well 23 whites are here in heavy Jersey silk radium and broadcloth silk, $8.50 to $16.50.

Madras Shirts in a wide variety of designs and colorings, $3.00 to $6.50. Attractive holiday boxes. HOSIERY Always acceptable, a gift every man needs and one that he will appreciate. We are fortunate in securing wide assortments for the gift season. Practically every combination of colored Hose obtainable is here for your selection.

OTHER -Mufflers -Hosiery -Belt Buckles -Smoking Jackets -Pajamas -Hats -Overcoats -Shoes Mail orders, GIFTS -Cuff Buttons -Collar. Pins -Tie Clasps -Walking Canes -Scarf Pins -Hand Bags -Toilet Goods -Auto Robes Parcel Post Prepaid. WOODWARD turned to his home in Upper Sandusky. Ohio. Mrs.

Ida Carter, of Upper Sandusky, Ohio, is in tow nfor a few days. It is Mrs. Carter's intention to buy a home here. Armstead Gordon, returns to the University of today, after (spending a few days with his family. S.

D. Timberlake left yesterday for Roanoke, where he will spend a short time on business. Edgar Funkhouser, who has been guest of Mr. and Mrs. J.

Woodward, left last night for his! home in a Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Mercereau have gone to New York to spend the Christmas holidays.

They will be joined by their daughter, Dorothy, 'and go to their country home near Binghampton. TO BE MARRIED TODAY. marriage of Earnest Miss Mary N. Kirtner today at Graigsville. the daughter of Mr.

Kirtner of Craigsville, born in Alderson County, King is a native of and is at present C. and as a clerk. -0- McLAREN WILL copy of the will of McLaren, who died ago in Canada, has been circuit court. The estate $360,000,000, a located near Buffalo SEEKING Practical SUPPER AND SALE. Practical Gift Suggestions at THE BANNER STORE INCORPORATED The Store with the Christmas Spirit WIRTHMOR SILK BLOUSES New Styles in the favorably known Wirth- mor Quality, Crepe de Chine and Georgettes each attractively boxed YOUNG PEOPLES BOOKS Dorothy Dalton Series and Ruth Fieldings for Young Ladies.

Banner Boy Scouts, Webster Series, Y. M. C. A. Boys, for the Boys 50 to 69c each KID GLOVES OF QUALITY This week we are offering the well known BONSARD quality real kid gloves in Black, White, Brown and Grey for $2.85 pair FULTON SERVICE WAGONS More than just a Tea Wagon -the Fulton Service Wagon is just what the name implies a household necessity for convenience in serving the daily meal as well as afternoon Tea.

In Oak and Mahogany and onlv $12.50 QUAKER NET CURTAINS Grace your home with new curtains for the Festal Season. The Yuletide Cheer is accentuated by new draperies and we have attractive assortments. DOLLS FOR THE LITTLE ONES No doll wins the heart of the little Mother so quickly as these Baby Ella Dolls made in far away Japan. Child-like features, real hair, moving eyes, teeth in fact a fine imitation $1.25 to $10. each WELCOME INDEED as a Christmas remembrance would be one of these fine Comforters or beautiful plaid Blankets and an appropriate gift to every home keeper Warm and lovely to look upon too and moderate in price.

The Banner Store, Inc The Store of The Christmas Spirit HIGHLAND NEWS Messrs. J. W. Hevener and J. H.

Armstrong, of the Coard of Supervismond to attend the State road meetors, left Saturday afternoon for Riching to be held there today. C. C. Folks, one of the county's young farmers and the successful litigant in the long-drawn-out and hotly-contested land case of McClung vs. Folks, reports growing a remarkable table beet on his place the past season.

He says it measured 30 inches in circumference and' weighed 16 pounds. At least one stock man of Highland is prepared to testify that the strike spirit of the day is not confined to human beings and the I. W. W. A.

F. Jones of McDowell, had two cattle that refused to leave the range in the Sinks country of West Virginia. They were both wild and stubborn, and it was only by dint of much patience and labor that they were gotten as far as Bartow, having been brought there "in chains," that is chained together. At that point they were met by an auto truck, tied down and transported to their destination, MeDowell passing through Monterey -Saturday night. Miss Annie Gillespie, trained nurse went to Mill Gap yesterday to take charge of Rev.

Mr. Wood, whose a.Ccident is mentioned above, and whose -The Community League of New Hope will have a box supper and parcel post sale Friday night, Dec, 19, in the school auditorium, for the benefit of the school. The public is cordially invited. 12-17-2tc. COMMITTEE.

NEW JERSEY PAPER RAISES THE "DOLLS" The and place ner is Charles was Va. Mr. County, by the A Peter time the tued at being of our and prefer- Cape from Gloves for they craThous- L. King will take Miss Kirt and Mrs. and West Augusta employed RECORDED.

the late a short filed in is valportion of i it Gap. MEN Gift The Paterson (N. Press Guardian printed the following in its of December 5: "A jingling musical play, brimful of comedy, clever dancing and ing, with just enough plot in it keep one on edge throughout, presented to the theatregoers of erson at the Lyceum Theatre evening, by the Million Dollar Dolls in Paris company. The vehicle Louis Weslyn is the snappiest musical play seen here this season promises to have a successful run day and tomorrow at the Van Houten street playhouse. Two-score musical numbers sprinkled throughout the performance and the vocal work is handled by a capable array of artists.

Imperial Quartet and the "jazz" music produced by Harold Orr, Jasper Jackson kept everyone humming throughout the three hours' action. the chorus of twenty pretty girls, handsomely gowned, above the ordinary run of ballets. This is at the New Wednesday. NG Suggestions SON issue singto was Patlast by and to- are The as was There now that present Buying unhurried Here ence in Men's Gloves $1.50 to for the Neckwear few have would vats has and of 0 condition at that time was said to be more comfortable, but the issue still in doubt. Highland missed the Staunton New -Leader Saturday, but heard by 1 "wireless" that the failure was due to a disabled press.

Highland gets its latest news from the Staunton paper. SANTA CLAUS LETTERS Augusta Springs, Va. December 15, 1919. Mr. Santa Claus, North Pole, Dear Santa: I have been a good boy so I am writing you a little note to tell you what I want.

Please bring me a wagon, some oranges and nuts. Your little boy, Herman Gordon. Mint Spring, December 15, 1919. Dear Santa Claus: I will tell you what I want you to bring me. Please bring me doll and a set of dishes and some candy and nuts and some Roman candles and some scribs and that all.

Good by, from Pauline Nuckoles, Mint Spring Va. P. am 11 years old. Dally Thought, Ar turning the logs will mote fire of 1.