The Hickman Courier, 1922-12-21

Oiornnot Speraiuloo. lyrlt temr. und Elsa SSiwrmidt-o, ilnnlst. awUtetl by hu al talent.wlll appear In a mnsi. al pro Kruni at the onrt Iiouhc on Friday evening. lN--euiler 21'th, U-tfinninfir at S o't-Iot k. Sijjnor Sperandeo rwue to Ilit knian for one performance only. He i-t a sinner of 11 n usual ability and the people of Hickman should hear Iiun. Tlli!( given isndor the ansj.Ue of thti.liren of the 'hristl;in t'hurth and some of the let local talent has been secured for the program. The ad admission - mission admission will le ouly and 5 tvnts. ISvlew we print what a few of the nictroolitan pais-rs have to say alut Slcnor Spearuiideo: "Every one of Sia-randeo' numts-rs re-eirrd hearty approval, ami tt- Ital Italian - ian Italian cuicm, sung In his unlive lununts were only too brief, lie was enc-rsl back SiCain and ncaln." Indianapolis. I lid. "His rich, clear tenor voice was at Its tie-it When he was lu!n the smgs of his native country. He s.intf with ease and expression many difficult arias from well known oTa." The South llend News-Times. Sl;rnnr Sperandeo has a wonth-rfully clear and musical teur voice and ims numlsTs were enthusiastically received. He was reieatedly rcealled for the noteworthy work done in his operatie umliers." lavenrt, Iowa, Daily Times. His voice Is one of superior quali ties. He sings tenor with rare sym- phouy of tone, and is lacking In any suguestlon of the metallic and harsh qualites often sounded in fine ttenor voices. His maner was free from re straint and his expression distinct. There was in his manner the pleasing lack of affectatou" Kokomo lnd.f Dis patch. GOVERNMENT IHILDING FOR HICKMAN Representative Barkley has intro duced a Mil In Congress calling for $oO,0(0 for a building and site at Hick man. A similar bill calls for a like appropriation qjr Murray. Along with these are l3Qpfor public buildings in other cities of the state. Representa Representative - tive Representative Langley has Introduced a $H. $H.-iN.tMM) - iN.tMM) $H.-iN.tMM) ouinthus public building bill, of hlch the Hickman item Is one. It Is hoping for too much, we fear, to think this appropriation will go through; for, though the lower house may favor It, political wiseacres predict Its wrecking in the Senate. CORN GOING IT. Corn the past week has reached the highest price known fur several years in this section, selling for $1.0 a bar barrel, - rel, barrel, or SO cents a bushel. This price brings It hack Into Its own again and makes It worth ralslug and marketing. The Indications are now that the price will possibly go to $5. There Is a vast difference Is t ween what It sold for last year aud what It Is now bringing, the crop last year bringing a very low flg flg-nre, - nre, flg-nre, with a bumper crop at that time. The crop this year la good but possibly the acreage was not w large as last year. "Garland and Ih Johnson, who were hot some two weeks ago by Ansel and Henry Royer, and who have been under guard since In the old lodge building where they could receive medical at attention, - tention, attention, were removed last week to th county Jail. Roth had recovered suf suf-hVteiity - hVteiity suf-hVteiity to permit this and will remain In Jail until their trial on the 20th of this month. During their illness they were guarded by and taken care of by Mr. rearsou. Miss Eunice Rurrus, of Dumas. Ark, arrived here last wek to visit ber sis sister, - ter, sister, Mrs. DeWitt Reld and other rela relatives. - tives. relatives. Master Frank Burrua Reld was on the sick list several days last week.

Aprons attractive, $1.75 to $3.50 Very Silk Underwear " $2.50 to $5.00 Lounging Robes $3.50 to $12.50 Fur Chokers $10 to $18 Heavy Sweaters $6 to $10.00 Oxfords $3.50 to $7.00 Silk and Wool Hose $1.00 to $2.50 Material for Dresses Silk and Wool $1 to $3 per yard The Toy Department is a full fledged circus when it comes to fun and varie variety. - ty. variety. Santa will certainly have an easy time picking out toys this Christmas. Picture Books Dolls of all kinds Toy Furniture , Building Blocks Little Wagons Toy Dishes Toy Animals Horns and Drums Balls Trains of Cars Games i - Pistols i " Footballs And lots of Toys of all kinds Incorporated

GIFTS FOR WOMEN Useful and ornamental gifts for personal and home use. ' . ;;; y Hand Bags- ' $1.50 to $10' Traveling' Bags t $5.00 to $15.00 Wardrobe Trunks $35.00 to $47.50 Umbrellas $2.50 to $10 Perfumes All Grades Bedspreads $2.50 to $7.50 Footwear $2.50 to $9.00 Dress Patterns Silk or Wool Hosiery, Silk or Wool $1.00to$3.5O Handkerchiefs, Cotton or Linen 10c to 50c Stationery, Xmas Boxes 25c to 75c Dress or Coat $15 to $50 Bath Robes, Corduroy or Silk $3.50 to $20.00 Glovss, Kid or Fabric 50c to $5.00 GIFTS FOR BOYS Sweaters $1.50 to $5.00 Gloves 50c to $1.50 Neckwear 50c to $1.00 Caps 75c to $1.50 Shoes $2.50 to $6 ' New Suits $5.00 to $15 mm

MEN'S GIFTS If the present you select is something he can wear, you need not give the matter fur further - ther further thought as to whether he will like it or not. Suit Cases $1.25 to $15.00 "Interwoven" Socks 40c to $1.50 "Ide" Shirts $2.00 to $5.00 New Hats Stetson or Swann $3.50 to $6.50 Neckwear Silk and Knit 50c to $1.50 Gloves Kid or Jersey $1.00 to $3.00 House Slippers Felt and Leather $1.50 to $2.50 Handkerchiefs Cotton and Linen 10c to 50c Belt Buckles, Belts 50c to $1.50 Sweaters $2 to $10.00 Suits and Overcoats $25 to $45.00

Days full of preparation, joy and anticipation. Four days in which to demorstrate that a store which has at heart the interest of Its'customers can render service at a time when real service is needed and expected. Truly, this Is a .Christmas store in every sense of the word. Shop early. Shop in the morn morning - ing morning whenever possible.,