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Show f one or tncs aepartm'-n- t store mobs and have a crovtof perfect ladies use you for a doormat! got mine! They certainly taught me the Huerta glide, all right' At the door a nice voung man with a Pink necktie and a quick forehead bowed to me ' W hat do you lsh?" he asked i said. eli. "I'm down here to ,get a Chru-tmapresent for friend 1 wife. would like something which would afford her great pleasure when i give it to her and which I could use afterward as a peq wiper or a fishing rod ' John onHenry Christmas Presents s Ng By GEORGE V.HOBART bf "Second Nvwkiuftr dtiiUKi Aaw-iti- I AY! take was out wife Did you ever what little left and start to buy friend a Christmas floor to the right take said the man Hid you ever trv to take an elevator m a department store and, find that 3 !M3 other American citUeus and i itizenettes were uIho trying to take the same elevator' the elevator quaint pastime, arms of utter strangers and to feel 11 not? the pressure of a foot we never hope i Cl Well, to make a to meet again! I was long story lose its iVV V f standing by one of the counters on the second floor when a shrill clinked l cunning, a few iron men i voice crept Up over a few bales of dry V gether one morpmg recently and 8tarted out to tlnd CVI - something new and yf nifty in the gift line for Peaches. A 0 to-A- "t fjr?t - Jl 1 was breezing for a department store when 1 ran across Hep Hardy, limping in the directum of . a taxicab stand. -- late aren't you. Hep? I in quired, glancing at the Waterbury sure am running behind my si hed ule this morning, John, Hep wheezed Up 1 -- Accident." "Whats the matter? Fuse blow out favorite bartender in darkness?" 1 ventured. - "Nix," he answered; "I Interpolated a new step In the Tango about five IhTT arm.' and nr nTtaec, an impul slve little thing from Spokane, didn't get my signal, with the result that she stepped on me and lost one of her and leave you and your French hqels somewhere between my ankle and my instep. ( had to wait till a Doctor Shop was open so he could probe for it. The medicine peddler found it all right and my left wheel is a bit wobbly, but Ill be in the roped arena tonight when the bell rings, clamoring for my favorite rag. you can bet on that, John, old pal. "The dance bug has you tor fair, hasnt It, Hep?'" I laughed. Not at all," Hep came back; but like a lot of other ginks who have been going through lire with stoop shoul ders and plantation feet I've suddeuly discovered how to be graceful and I have to stay up all night to see If other people notice it. Where are you going? "Im going down to see one of those stores and make a fool out of fifty dollars bttle Christmas present for Peaches," 1 answered. "Fifty dollars! Hep sneered. "Say. Johii, if 1 had a wife, and we were speaking to each other, fifty dollars wouldnt buy the ribbon aiound the bundle. Fifty dollars! You make a noise like a pike. Sure! I snapped back. If you had a wife you'd take her down to your favorite jewelry store and let the clerks throw diamonds at her till they tell exhausted. But I'm just a regular to get something that will give har a great amount of pleasure and which I can use later on as a pipe cleaner or a pair of suspenders!5 The pale young woman fainted, so I moved over. At another counter tnothefyounf ladv said to me "Have ou been waited ou?'' 1 No," I replied; have been stepped on, aat on and walked on, but 1 have not yet been waited on" "What do you wish? Inquired the young woman. "I am looking for a Christmas present for friend wife," he said. "I want to buy her something that will bring great Joy to her heart, and which t might use afterward as a pair of slippers or a shaving mug. The young lady caught nfe with her dreamy e)es and held me up against the wall. ' she screamed, "you complete a totai of iS 1 S3"ppupte"w tin tia VrTbeea m this department store today without know lug what they are doing here, and I refuse to be a human encylope-di- a for the sake of eight dollars a week Go ou now, throw yourself Into second speed and climb the hill! 1 began to apologize, but she reached down under the counter and pulled out a club. This, she said, with a wild look in her side lamjis, "this Is happy Yule-tulbut, nevertheless, the next guy that leaves his brains at home and tries to make me tell him what la a good Christmas present for bis wife will get a bitter wallop across the forehead! The girl was right, so I went home without a present. I suppose I'll have to taxe Hepa tip and get those emeralds after all. Hut first, I'll go down to the delicatessen store and see If there's anything there. 1 - eee0 ,for a , Bay! department store to get a present tor friend wife. did you ever get tangled ay la Mrs. Mar) Ruthenium of has been visiting with bet Mrs. Josipti ,nihg U "" v oi Uu 'v :,lh l,f m ti i u lU JllhJu'-tu- MU, 1,1 - i ou - e I on Mp o! 1 1, io Jl n O.i.itt m ui HOC Lake ! l, ads win The 4 ponTal Line of lliimliiti,r ami will take con-- , trails I'm- - the installation of hat hs, lavatories, sinks, . etc. (ier.eral 111111111)1111; repair-in- i; will receive prompt attention. Spencer Barton KAYSVILLE i.t Ilex ul! Gnie i Mrs. Jalligs T Walket ''11 .it t he Clearto id depot ami sptamed both hoi wrists on" Wednesday hi . -- 1 Ismail led Willie Call will in the Salt Lake temple tin e.lnexii.iv iul to MiIi.ld le Mi Mut i forme' 1) of Farmington -- , t j t Work till going ahead on the It meetinghou-e- . ni to have beet completed on November J1. but will e.u not be hnrshed until the New The Work of -- hmghng the loof Ii just been inmpleted -- s Mr. Kdwaid dree, who hid In- - lee badly hint la- -t week, when, a Luge boar crushed it, had to call in a dm tor, and he -- ays the ligaments and cords have been loosened raid he imi-- t rest it for about ten days. , ' i large number of people finni here attended the funeial of ItT, Yen able at Ogden, who wus buried in, ! He mi one of the Kavsvdl S'indsv A J oldest-w- ml Hanson is reported ill yith Mr. and Mrs. Homer Walker are back to their old home near moving The Pale. Young Woman Fainted. the amusement hall. They have been goods and said, Are you a buyer or residing in lower Syracuse. a handler? uio; Syracu-e- . renpa'-te- l iituans u lie moved to ilydeti a short while ago whii he sold out here and tented. t Give Your Horses Fresh, Pure Water From a Concrete Tank wooden trough. Chop up the olJ, moss covercdf Buy a few bags of Ogden Portland cement and build a permanent watering tank of concrete. The concrete lank doesnt leak. Ills very easily cleaned. It will Improve the looks of your barnyard. The stock will always have pure, fresh drinking water. In buying cement be lure to ask your dealer for germ-breedin- in honor - I OGDEN CEMENT Use it for any concrete work you do shout the firm. H is uniform in quality, in Sheriff Reading infoims The j and Hnenesa; can be relied on for satisfactory results. If you are planflex that be piopo-e- s to do all in his strength concrete Improvements, we will gladly give you suggestions. Write for ning any power to reform onie of the public our free book, Concrete in the Country. t tie 3anco riven hi various puil.-rd- f county. The sheriff is entitled to the support of all good people in his ef521 Eccles Building, Ogden, Utah fort in this diiection. Dancing is the le-- The Ogden Portland Cement Co. -- T am looking for a Christmas pres- ent for friend wife, 1 answered. 1 want to get something that will look swell on the parlor table and may be used later on as a tobacco Jar or a trouser stretcher! "Fourth floor to the left take the elevator! said the shrill voice, but shriller. With bowed head I walked away. I began to feel sorry for friend w Ife. Nobody seemed to be very mui-- Interested whether she got a Christmas present or not. On the fourth floor I stopped at a counter where a lot of eager dames were pawing over some chinchilla ribbon and chiffon overskirts. It reminded me of the way an emotional hen digs up a grub in the garden. I enjoyed the excitement of the game for about ten minutes and then I said to the clerk behind the eounter who was refereeing the match, Can you tell me where I can buy a sterling silver Christmas present for friend wife which I could use. afterward as a night key or a bath sponge? floor SUGGES Suits Reduced to $10.00, $12.00 behind it waa just about to ask her the fatal question when a young man wearing a ragtime expression on hit face rushed op and said to the pale young I am looklady behind the counter: a young for suitable a for present ing lady friend of mine with golden brown balr. Could you please suggest some- thing?" -- The pale young woman showed ner teeth - and answered him In a low, rumbling voice, and the man went away. : Then came an old lady who said I for bought some organdie dresa goods would I and last Tuesday, waist a shirt lixe to exchange them for a music box for my daughters little boy, Freddie, r , if you plqase!" womam again showed The pale young her teeth and the old lady ducked for cover. After about fifty people had rushed woman and then np to the pale young rushed away again, 1 went ovvr and ... to tpoke . -- 1 am looking.' I aald, for a CLrist-P.. wlfa. friend tor present ?., TIONS l'i,r Christmas look presents tliede over carefully, GLOVES $1.5.00 Suit of Silk derwear. Every one of these suits are new for this seain every respect. son, and therefore, up-to-da- UnY Scarfs, Capa, Waists, Skirts; up to date Suits. te They are made up from the best of materials obtainable and come in all colors be sure to Dress Pattern -- Silk for Waist see them. Kimono TO to the rear taka the 1 the slightest attention to what t, ,!t ho lu Ut UUll Wlil.il. I 111 hoi t ristamo south vt, 1'i.k it 1ji i'. Kn-' PLUMBING iUtlO n lgtoii, Monday, and on coiiau anj, non whs sentenced to the emintv tail Mr. and Mr liatner ate visiting f,, a pet.od d thutv ,lts and to piv Mi and a tine of --'ItiO Pi! with the lattei's parents Mrs. Be.irei heart trouble. A pale young woman waa as saying, .why dont you get ner an merald necklace?' Some idea what? Uw one the other day for $3,000. Walt a minute! ill give you a card to me manager," Give it to the chauffeur," I said as Pushed Hep Into the taxi. By the e be gets you home youU owe him oough to buy emeralds. ' ft him flat and moseyed , 4- ' t f 1 ill. counter. Psid 1 y t la-h- Mrs. Ezra Thurgood gave a xhowei of Miss Lydia McMurray, W. Call on who will be married to the 15th instant, at her home in Syracuse last night. There were present furnishes shipping facilities. many of the friends of che bride-eleand many useful housekeeping artiMrs. Arnold Miller is reported very cles were presented to her. said the clerk. On the fifth floor I went over to a table where a young lady was telling The Life and Libraries of Andrew Carnegie" at four dollars a month and fifty cents a week, and in three years it la yours if you dont lose the receipts. She gave me a glad smile and 1 felt a thrill of encouragement Excuse me, I said, "but I am looking for a Christmas present for friend wife which will make all the neighbors jealous, and which I can qse as an ash receiver or a pocket flask. The young lady cut out the giggle and pointed to the northwest. I went over there. To my surprise I found.- - another human being, working for a living, and svery time l see a hundred dollar bill 1 get red in the face and want a drink hr water. You know. Hep, my father didn't spend nis life wrapping it up in bundles and throwing it into an iron Woodshed against the time i became 6ld enougn to use it aa a torch !" ' Say!" chirped Hep, who hadnt "Seymour Miller brother "of Miller, has returned here from (!ir- prosperous farming and rich community in tha northwestern Fins portion of Davis County. farms and homes, wide fields and 'high grade stock ar important features. Has two canning establishments, artesian wells, North Davis High school and beautiful orchards. Branch of 0. S. L, railway from main line to lake shore Fifth Lot of Eager Dames Were Pawing Ofer Soma Chinchilla Ribbon. p r, A elevator! A L .ii her-- . iubv- Mr. and M Kigm-H- .ii in $uk Viih iokl ami utuip Mrs hlrm liarliei has been visit-- j t l.akt for Mitral ilas. mg in e, I b .Mr. and Mrs. F.. Johnson havp gone to reside in Pocatello, Idaho. W' Mrs, .mediant, neighborhood aTijv-- l h voout the cou-- tr and it l., that tho, ghle touthvj it tc r, , d u ' e' - SYRACUSE" is building 'mo - t Mr. Ulysees Winstead a new ho-nhere. and Cotton I Bath Robes Set of Furs A beautiful line of Lace Waists will be on sale Saturday morning. these for $3.85 and $4.85. You may have your choice of, Muff or Scarf Coats and Dresses r ESLAiK WAOS These are all black, made from good Brilliantine, Louisine Silk, Satin Rugs Small and large Blankets and also a few in red flan- regular price up to $2.25, now nel la Silk 69c Quilts Towels and Linen Seta Umbrellas Raincoats We desire to call your attention to our new line of Toys, it is interesting to both young and old, and the prices are to suit the smallest purse- - In case you are not prepared to take them home with you, pay either part or all, and we will deliver them when ordered to do so Mail orders solicited and carefully filled same day as received. SPECIAL In Dress Goods, dress material the Mummy weave; 98c $1.25 kind 56-in- ch all-wo- ol SERGE 36-in- ch wide' wool serge in all colors 32c MIDDY SALE $1.35 Quality, now ,..98c BUTTERICK PATTERNS On hand at all times. They are best. SMOKING JACKETS Do you intend to get one for someone in the family ? We have the proper heavy wool goods to make these from. Also the patterns as well as Frogs, in ali colors. PAilE & HURST ,461 Washington Ave., Ogden x: - VEEVBOB$ Where Your Patronage Is Appreciated, SEL |