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WEEKLY mmx, nws AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS * £ OF OUK EXCHANGES < jlNiKin«neotw Aasortmt ef Jf*#*' Cj Items In (Meued Farm For 1I«m» W' People " I Homer Harper is coaching a newly iv /.organized foot ball team at Hebron. According to last Saturday's El- |v,gin Courier, that city right now has % A employment for 1,500 more workers. < In case that Kane county subfcp. " - scribes its quota of $12,000 in the r,:. coming Salvation Army drive, Elgin iJT , '8 assured of a new $25,090 Salvation 'S~ ,_*.Army building. .* The second federal bakery for Mch; •. Henry county will soon be installed J*> (^-at Harvard. The first bakery of this Hi ^ kind in McHenry county is now in ii 3operation at Woodstock and is doing fry*"ia big business. ' ' A purse of $600 has bean jre- \/-( 1 sented to Rev. E. A. McCormick by " the parishioners of St. Thomas' ; » j church at Crystal Lake. The money is to be used towards the purchase of f \ a new automobile for the popular «. ? vf clergyman. | •' The total expenses for the holding of the recent home-coming at Crystal ' '; Lake amounted to $874.11 and the •4'4?""C" total amount previously collected was $771.75, leaving a deficit of $102.36. ~K 3^. city council. The valuation of McHenry county . farm land has been increased $1,000 ^ " ig by the board of review. A marked increase has also been made in per- > • Bonal property and thus every tax * J payer may look forward to higher " * taxes to pay next spring. • •"* Miss Florence Randall has been engaged as an instructor in mathe- ^ • matics for the Hebron schools and " will enter upon her new duties just ^ as soon as she is able to secure a re- 4 * lease from the Lake Geneva, Wis., schools, where she is temporarily engaged. The attendance at the Harvard " high school has more than doubled f l in tile last ten years, the present en- ^ rollment being 217. The high school ' occupies nine rooms and still . too ^ small. In another year it will be absolutely necessary to provide more J room for high school work. Himer Bros, of Pekin, 111., have *• -<Ki been awarded the contract - for the ' new addition to be built to the Methodist church at Crystal Lake. Z. H. --Osmun has also donated a two-manuel pipe organ for the edifice, which is to be especially constructed for the . V church and will be installed in about • r .three months. • 4*" • Major Clyde Miner of Woodstock has been commissioned a lieutenantcolonel in the officers' reserve corps by the war department. The Woodstock officer has reached this rank after about twenty years of service He started out as a corporal in Co. G, the old third regiment, and served in the Spanish-American war, at the Mexican border Mid one year overseas in the late war. The new cement roadway between Volo and Waukegan is being rushed with all possible hastfe and the contractors are now in the hope that the entire stretch will be completed within the next six weeks. Auto trucks have supplanted horse driven vehicles, while other labor-saving machinery has also been added to the equipment of road building, thus assuring greater speed than ever before. Handcuffed to a bicycle he was rid ing, Tony Pizza, a discharged sailor arrived in Lake Geneva, Wis., one day last week. The lad is making an overland tour via' his "wheel from Los Angeles, Calif., to New York City and on Ms arrival in the eastern metropolis will receive $3,500, which has been wagered on thff event. He left the western city on May 18, at which time the hand cuffs were locked onto him by Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, a famed movie star. Fifteen thousand bottles of beer were publicly destroyed near the Woodstock typewriter factory last Saturday afternoon. State's Attor ney V. S. Lumley m^de quite a lengthy talk before the torch was set to the cases. He went into detail regarding the court action leading up to the public destruction and his r remarks were attentively listened to by a large gathering of people who had come to witness the first spec tacle of the kind to occur in this county.- Five moving picture ma chines were in operation during the tiorning. Mrs. Cathryne Hall frreytspraak, daughter of Dr. and "Mrs. tlull of Crystal Lake, took several excellent pictures of that city from an aero plane one day recently. Two half- %; tone cuts made frota the pictures - taken appeared in last week's issue of the Crystal Lake Herald. Quite a number of Crystal Lake people •K took a ride in the machine during its short stay in that city and among ,r otters was A. F. Johnson, who , °V eighty-six years of age, who now | claims the distinction of being the oldest man in the United States to take a ride in a flying machine. Begin Next Monday and WW Cmitinue For One Week Thfe' drive thruout McHenry brinish 1|> to secure our quota of $600 for the Salvation Army fund will begin next Monday morning, Sept. 22, and will continue for one week, ending Monday Sept. 29. Atty. A. H. Pouse, who has been named chairman of this township, has been putting all of his spare time towards this worthy cause and as a result of his efforts a perfect organization for the canvassing of this township has been perfected. The various solicitors named by our hustling chairman follow: West McHenry--Walter F. Yogt, Floyd E. Covalt and Peter M. Jasten. East McHenry--William 8mith and Richard B. Walsh. Ringwood--Henry Stephenson and Peter Flanders. Johnsburg--Anton Schmitt and John A. Miller. Country--Charles L. Page, M. A. Conway, Edward Sutton and Thomas Bolger. The drive is for the benefit of one of the best and most popular organizations doing wotk in our last great war. The Salvation Army performed its duties in a manner far above any criticism and the best endorsement of their work is the unanimous praise of all of the army of every rank. If you are grateful to the boys for their work in our recent war, be grateful to their best friend--the Salvation Army, who served them loyally, regardless of rank, creed or color. The splendid work of this organization did not stop with the end of the war, but the untiring efforts of their faithful workers go on uninterruptedly. Night and day these tire less workers are extending aid and comfort to those mostly in need and has only to make a trip to any of the larger cities on any day of the year and you will be convinced -that the organization Is worthy & the support of all. • . Greet the solicitors with a < smile and even if you cannot afford to give but a quarter or fifty cents, all will he thankfully received. fe" Will Be Here Next Wednesday Mrs. Mary B'. Dalbey, newly appointed home advisor for the Home Improvement association, invites all the ladies of McHenry to her opening meeting for the year. This will be held at the auditorium of the McHenry school on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 24, at 2:30 o'clock. Each member is requested to bring along guest. Mothers with babies and small children are extended a special invitation. Mrs. Dalbey wishes to ascertain the subject most desired for study during the year. She promises to give an interesting lecture and all who turn out will be well repaid for so doing. Please remember the date. prompt Settlement ^ Postmaster E. E. Bassett, of Valley Camp, No.. 97, M. W. A., of this village, is in receipt of a voucher payment for the death claim of Harris Zimmermann, who passed away at his late home at Maywood The insurance money has already been forwarded to the beneficiary The proofs of death show that tJi deceased was 52 years, 4 months and days of age and that he had been member of the Woodman fot a period of 19 years, 6 months and 2)0 days. The amount of the benefit certificate was '$2,000 and the amount paid into the benefit fund by the deceased was $279.15. Picture of Victary Bell A, late edition of the Chicago Exantiner last Saturday night contained an excellent picture of the Victory bell at St. Mary's Catholic church in this village. Misrffes Lillian and Annabelle Heimer also appear on the picture as two of the "taggers" who assisted in the work of securing funds with which to pay for the bell. The "tagging," as all will remember, occurred on Labor day, when nearly $400 was collected for the purpose. Only a few of our residents were able to secure copies of the metropolitan paper containing the picture and write-up. ; POPULAR YOUNG PEOPLE MAR. ttifcft FIRST OF WEEK Ctixtaa-Sfcepard Nuptials at stock--feer. Ratcliff Takes Rhtgweeri Ymutg Lady For Bride Miss Ruby Florence Claxton of this village and Geo. E. Shepard of Ringwood were quietly married at the Methodist parsonage at Woodstock at eight o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week, Rev. Graham, pastor of the Methodist church of that city, officiating. Misses Pearl and Lelah Claxton, sisters of tha bride, were the witnesses. Immediately after the ceremony the happy pair boarded the 8:44 train at the county seat for a short, honeymoon trip to Flint, Mich. They will be at home to their friends at Ringwood after October 16. The bride of tilts happy union & the second daughter of Mr. said Mrs. John F. Caxton, highly respected rural residents, who reside a short distance east of this village. With the exception of about a year, during which time she was employed at the Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock, she has always made her home here, where, thru her pleasing characteristics, she has won the high esteem of everyone. She is a mem ber of the McHenry chapter of Eastern Star as well as the Queen Esther Circle of the Woodstock Methodist church, where she has been active ever since going to that city The groom was born and grew to manhood in the vicinity of Richmond. Abut eight years ago he entered the employ of the Bowman Dairy company and was employed at the company's plant at Ringwood during most of this time. He answered his country's call to service about two years ago, entering the air corps of the army, and received his honorable discharge last fall. Upon his return from service he re-entered the employ of the Bowman company alt Ringwood, where he has since held a responsible position. The many friends of the young couple here, at Ringwood and Woodgtock extend to them their heartiest congratulations. e Rateliff-Smith A real but pleasant surprise was sprang on our people on Monday of this week, when the announcement came from Chicago that Miss Elsie Lucile Smith of Ringwood and Rev. John M. Ratcllfr of Greenup, 111., had been united in marriage in that city on that day. Our efforts to secure the particulars regarding tile happy event have been unsuccessful and therefore we are unable to give our readers the time and place or the name of the minister performing the ceremony The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard E. Smith of Ringwood and in which commun ity she has resided her entire life. She graduated from the McHenry high school with the class of '13 and later took a course in the Ellis Business college at Elgin, where she also graduated with honors. During the past three years she has been a valued employe at the Hoy bank in this village. She has always been active in the social circles of her home community and is a young woman of high esteem. The bridegroom is a graduate of the Chicago University and for time served the Universalist society of this village at their pastor. It was during his engagement here and at Ringwood that he met the young i woman who he has thus taken for his life companion. Rev. Rateliff is an exceptionally bright young man and has a most promising future before him. He is now in charge of the Universalist chtirch at Macomb, 111., where he and his bride will make their future home. McHenry and Ringwood friends «f the pair extend heartiest congratulations. Former RedH** Dead Word was received here frtfttt Washington, D. C., on Sept. 8, of the death of Mrs. Nettie M. Webster, formerly Miss Nettie M. Page, sister of Chas. L. Page of this village and Mrs. Emma Fullington of Woodstock. She is survived by two children, a daughter, Mrs. Goldie Cates, and a son, Daniel Webster, both of Washington, D. C. Her husband preceded her one year ago. She was born and reared to womanhood in tihis vicinity and will be remembered by many here. McHenry friends extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Mrs. Henry Muirtzer Dead Mrs. Henry Muntzer passed away at her late home at Woodstock at two o'clock this (Thursday) morning The deceased was a sister to Mrs John Niesen and Mrs. Henry Mayan of this village. Locals Loee to The McHenry baseball team hard fought game at the fair grounds at Woodstock last Sunday afternoon when the Typewriter city team took their measure by the close score of 5 to 4. McHenry's errors in the crit ical stages of the contest were re sponsible for our boys' defeat Mc Henry out hit their opponents, but their defense was not quite up to that displayed by the county seat outfit. Rossman again occupied the mound for McHenry and deserved to win. But such is the luck in base ball and the home outfit had to be satisfied with the short end of the score. Anton Blake has arrived at his home here from Camp Grant, where he received his honorable discharge from the U. S. army the first of the week. Mr. Blake has been stationed at Laredo, Texas, and has been in the service about sixteen months. Those who have not paid for their 1919 McHenry high school year books should do se Without further delay Payment may be made at the school. Hopes of the members of his family that Robert Martin was still alive completely vanished on the arrival of the 18th infantry, of which he was member, which arrived in the East with the first division last week. John Martin of Chicago, a brother of the deceased, was in NeW York last week, where he witnessed the home-coming of America's honored division, and while in the East he met a number of our young hero's intimate friends, who confirmed the message telling of his death, which was received by members of his family last January. According* to the story told by the surviving members of his company. especially his intimate friends, he and nine other members of the company fell at about the same moment in one of the bloody battles of the Argonne, the McHenry young man having been shot thru the head and died instantly. Robert was serving as an automatic rifleman and had been promoted to the rank of corporal before his death. He laid down his life for his country on October 6, 1918, a trifle, over month before the sighing oif the armistice by Germany. The news confirming his death has once more brought deep sorrow into the hearts of his loved ones as well as to his many friends in this village and once more our people extend to the bereayed ones the deepest sympathy. Harvest Festival The ladies of the parish at Johnsburg will hold a harvest festival in the parish hall .on Wednesday evening of next week, Sept. 24. The ladies having the event in hand are planning on making it one of the most enjoyable ever held. The harvest spirit will predominate. Hard time costumes will prevail and those appearing in the hall wearing their Sunday best will be given a fine of 25 cents. All of the old fashioned dances, iiWluding quadrilles, waltzes, etc., will prevail, while the Oeffling orchestra will be on hand with a good line of old time music. The ladies extend a hearty invitation to both old and young. Refreshments will Ix? served in Indian style. Tickets, 7.r> cents. Spectators: Gents, 25 cents; ladies, 10 cents. * , Tte Fern Ameifean LegiMl ' A meeting for the purpose of organizing a local post of the American Legion will be held at the village hall on Friday evening of this week. Every young man of McHenry township and those who make this village their trading center are respectfully requester! to attend and thus lend their assistance in forming a local post of the American Legion of Honor. Such posts are now being organized in every city, town and hamlet in the entire United States and McHenry surely should become affiliated with such a worthy organization. Bear in mind the date and place of the meeting and be on hand. Knights Elect Officers At the last regular meeting of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, held at the Central opera house last Thursday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing : Grand Knight, Francis J. Aipher; deputy Grand Knight, Raymond F. Conway; financial secretary, Peter M. Justen; recording secretary, Michael A. Conway; treasurer, John H. Miller; chancellor, Thomas A. Bolger; advocate, M. J. Walsh; warden, Jos. J. Miller; inside guard, Donald Givens; outside guard, Henry Schaefer; trustees, Ed. Sutton, N. E. Barbian and Mathias Weber. ,v.. Is Home From Oversea# Ray L. Page, who has been in the service of the U. S. army for more than a year, much of which time has beein spent overseas, arrived in New York Sept. 9 and was sent to Camp Merritt, from which place he was transferred to Canqp Grant, arriving at the latter place last Sunday, and on Tuesday received his honorable discharge and came home. Like every other young man who has seen overseas service, he was mighty glad to get back and his many friends are pleased indeed to have him with us once again. TwdM^-Sfcven Visiting PrfefiNs Astiist In Impressive Ceremony--Elaborate Banquet Is Served a Noon M. E. Church Menbefs and friends are cordially invited to worship with us next Sunday morning. The Reverend Addison H. Clark, Supt. of the M. E churches of the Chicago northern district, is expepted to be with us and preach for us. Come and let us en joy the services together. Samuel J. Harrison. Into the annals of St. Mary's Catholic church of this village on Tuesday of this week was "written a very important event--the dedication of the Victory bell and the new church. " With clear skies and bright sunshine, the day was a perfect one for such an impressive occasion and as a result of this several hundred parishioners and visitors were present to take part in the solemn occasion. The main streets leading to the beautiful church edifice were most appropriately decorated with lines bearing the national as well as papal flags. The church tower supported two long lines of flags, which reached nearly to the ground. The church grounds, the parish house And the interior of the church were also adorned with papal and national flags. Added to the Interior decorations of the church were pink and white as tors, ferns and plants, making up a marvelous display, and all going to make up a spectacle such as was never before witnessed in our village. Invitations had previously been extended to all of the priests of the Rockford diocese, but unfortunately many were unable to attend on account of a conference in session in Chicago, marriages and other engagements. The following invited priests sent telegrams and post cards of regrets at not being able to be present: Revs. Thos. Finn and J. J. Flanagan of Rockford; Revs. Dr. A. Mueller, H. J. Hausser, H. E Uimet of Elgin; Revs. B. J. Traudt, J. Burback of Milwaukee, Wis.; Revs. Bangen, J. F. Schmitt, Peter Weber of Aurora; Revs. T. F. Laydon, Mgr. CI. Kalvelage of Freeport; Rev. J P. Lynch, Galena; Rev. J. A. Solon, DeKalb; Rev. D. J. Considine, Durand; Rev. M. A. Schumacher, Sublette; Rev. Benno Hillebrand, Spring Grove; Rev. Wm. P. Quinlisk of Lee; Rev. F. S. Porcella, Maple Park; Rev. R. J. Quigley, Morrison; Rev. J. V. Walsh, Prophetstowb; Rev. Paul Burke, Rochelle; Rev. A. J. Burns of Sterling; Rev. H. M. Fegers of Sierre Madre, Calif.; Revs. Fr. Higgins, C. SSR., Thos. J. Bobal, J. P. Suerth, N J. Otto, F. Schikowski, J. P. Schiffer, Jos. M. Schuette, T. F. Farrel, Gron kowski, A. Leising of Chicago; Rev. E. Lynch of Antiocji; Rev. J. B Theis of Grand Rapids; Rev. V. Brummer, Ph. D. of Sag Bridge; Rev Jos. Riesterer of LaCross,Wis.; Rev. John Theobald of Dubuque, la., and Rev. Jos. i, Ifteyde of West Bend, Wis. • Out-of-town priests to accept the invitations extended them and who were present at the dedication and banquet were: Revs. Monsignor, J. Bennett of Aurora; Revs.., Wm. Faber, M. Weidner, Ed. Kremer, F. Ruetershoff, Michael Klasen of Chicago; Rev. Frederick Brummel of Menominee; Rev. Fred Haarth of Hubbard Woods; Revs. J. H. Schiefen, Frank Kleser of Milwaukee, Wis.; Rev. Bruno Hagspiel, S. V. D., of Teehny; Rev. J. P. Joyce of Belvidere; Rev. Peter Biermann of So. Evanston; Rev. J. P. McGuire of Aurora; Rev. R. J. ' Carse of St. Charles; Rev. F. M. Bay of Fremont Center; Rev. James T. Donohue of S Beloit, Wis.; Rev. C. F. Mertens of Hampshire; Rev. Theo. _ McCormick of Huntley; Rev. F. A. Kilderry of Cary; Revs. F. J. Keenan, Daniel A Freeley of Harvard; Rev. D. P. Dren nen of Elburn; Rev. D. Lehane of Batavia; Rev L. M. Keenan of Dundee and Gilberts; Rev. D. J. Conway of Woodstock and Rev. Thos. J Kearney of Hartland. The day's impressive ceremonies started promptly at ten o'clock, when thirty-two well dressed altar boys marched from the rectory and pro ceeded to take positions around the Victory bell. They were followed by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Peter J. Muldoon of Rockford and the visiting priests. Bfishop Muldoon first spoke few words regarding the sacred character of the bell and how its tongue and voice so intimately connected with divine service calls the faithful to attend to their souls and should every day lift their voice to God in prayed for mercy and grace He also commemorated the fifty-six fallen soldiers of McHenry county whose names are inscribed upon the polished face of the bell. After the consecration of the bell it was sounded in memory of those whose Continued Meeting Council Room, Sept. 16, 1919. The village trustees met in a continued meeting with Pres. Olson presiding. Trustees present, Cooley, Doherty, Krause and Overton. Absent, Knox and Stoffel. Motion by Overton, seconded by Doherty, to adjoufft. Motion carried. John O. Olson, Pres. KmmI the Phtindealer for news. names it bears. The bishop had the assistance of the clergy and the choir in the unique consecration of the bell, which con sisted of washing both inside and outside with water which had been previously blessed by the bishop for the purpose. This was followed by annointing the bell with holy oils. This concluded the service at the bell. The big crowd present then pro- Miss Hartman, teacher of room 5, spent the week end at her home In Marengo. . - A set of Dm MeConnell historical maps have been purchased for us in the courses in American history. Misses Margaret McNamee and Bessie Hughes wore visitors in the high school last Friday afternoon. The annual McHenry county teachers' institute will be held at Crystal Lake during the week beginning Oct. 6. Miss Blanche Maya's had charge of the primary room for ft while Tuesday morning during Miss Clapton's absence. The four Oliver typewriters hi the commercial department were taken to Woodstock and thoroly overhauled and are' how in good shape. ' Mr. Schnabel called at the school building Monday morning and brought with him an armful of good magazines. We thank Mr. Schnabel for this kindness. The following were visitors in room 1 this past week: Mesdames Antholtz, Heimer, Wegener and Weber, and Misses Virginia Gruener, Florence Kamholz, Marian Wegener, Evelyn and Eleanor May. Misses Bonslett and Phalin attended the dedication at St. Mary's church Tuesday morning. The work of these rooms was nicely taken care of by Mary Smith and Jennie Mae Cooley of the senior class. Examinations will be given in the high school at the end of each nine weeks. The grades made by examination will be averaged with the class grade for the same period, which average will be the grade for that quarter of the school year. The averages of these quarterly grades will make the final grade in a subject, which will be placed on the permanent record of the high school. At the meeting of the board of education Tuesday evening two very important rules were adopted in regard to graduation and the order of taking subjects in the high school. First, that the sixteen units or credits required for graduation after 1920 must include those units which are prescribed by all the colleges of the University of Illinois. At present these units are three of English, one of algebra, one of plane geometry and one of laboratory science. The other, that the order of taking subjects and the amount of credit received for each subject shall follow the recommendation of the Illinois high school conference. The anniversary of the signing of the constitution of the United States was celebrated by the entire school in the auditorium Wednesday morning, at which time the following program was given: Oath of Allegiance, followed by the singing of America. Defects in the Articles of Confederation Mary Smith George Washington, President of the Constitutional Convention.. Jennie Mae Coole^ Song--Columbia the Gem ot the Ocean. _ Madison's part in the Convention. Kathleen O'^ielly Preamble by the Seventh and s Eighth Grades. 1 f The Constitution Convention...v. Robert Green Sottg--flow Betsy Made the Flag Sixth Grade Story of the Flag.. .Blanche Meyers Song--My Own United States Recitation--Ship of State Rosemary Nye Ottr Duty as American Citizens.. Irene Conway Star Spangled Banner. on Lnt Ffefa) Collecting Guarantee Fund At the meeting held at the village hall last Thursday evening several of the Fourth of July bills were passed upon and a committee appointed to collect the various amounts subscribed for the holding of our celebration. It is the hope of the committee as well as everyone else interested that all will pay in their subscriptions and thus enable the committee to go ahead with the plans to secure some sort of a monument in honor of our young men who served during the late war. The solicitors will report at a second meeting to be held at the village hali this (Thursday) evening. Everyone interested is respectfully asked to be present. . Met at Central Last Thursday night's meeting of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, was held at the Central opera house for the purpose of deciding'whether or not it would make a suitable lodge hall. After some discussion on the subject it was decided to remain in the telephone building for the time being. The hickory nuts are beginning to fall and gathering in nuts for the winter is again a popular pastime among the young as well as the older folks. The crop this year is said to quite plantiM. * iL-- What People Are Mag In This Village aad the Im mediate Other Short Paragrapfca Dandy school shoes for boys and girls at Erickson'sr Ladies, don't forget the fall opttiing next Saturday, Sept. Wert Side millinery. The Walworth county fair it Elkborn, Wis., is attracting a few of our people this week. If you want one of those 1919 year books apply at the McHenry public school. ( Smith Bros.' store in Centerville was closed during St. Mary's dedicatory services on Toasday morsdag •'.gpl of this week. ,iiw s The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet at the home of the pastor, Rev. Samuel J. Harrison* on Thursday afternoon of next --fit, Sept. 25. The hunting season opened on Tuesday of this week and a number of our more, enthusiastic sportsmen have already bagged a "mess" of mud hens and ducks. Frank Schnabel, our expert photograper, was on hand and took several very fine pictures during the dedication services at St. Mary's church on Tuesday morning. The Social Wheel will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Geo. A. Himler on Friday afternoon of this week, Sept. 19. Members are kindly asked to bring their fancy work. Miss Elizabeth , K. Miller is taking a two weeks' vacation from her duties at the McHenry postoffice, where she has been a faithful employe during the past few years. A few of our people were over at the county seat last Saturday, they witnessed the public des of the beer that had been taktp by our county sheriff and his dspitlw thruout the county during the past few weeks. The new hottke to be occupied bj^ Mr. and Mrs. LaPlace Bostwick oil Fox river, south of this village, is rapidly nearing completion. J. P.' Weber and his gang of men ire w trking at top-notch speed to complete the job. L. E. Jones, who has conducted a cleaning and pressing establishment ih the room just north of Vyertal'S hardware store during the past MBfe* mer, closed up the place on Mettiay morning of this week and departed for greener fields. Last Sunday night's crowd wasy without doubt, the largest that has congregated here in a long time. Among the patrons of the Empire we saw quite a number of strange faces, giving evidence that oar movie forms the magnet that is bringing them to this village. Another very enjoyable dance was held at Nell's Columbia park pavilion on Wednesday evening of this week. The open-air dancing season is rapidly coming to a dose and patrons ol this popular resort are sorry to sea the closing of the season so near ad hand. Mack's orchestra of Woodstock again furnished the musk. F. V. Cobb, a former McHenry resident, now bookkeeper for the Borv den Milk company at Hebron, re^ turned to his home in that village last Monday following an operation at the West Side hospital in Chicago. Mr. Cobb is making a very satisfactory recovery from the effects of the operation, which was entirely suts cessful. Sergt. Gottlieb Meyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, arrived in McHenry the latter part of last week on a month's furlough. Mr. Meyers has been a regular for nearly five years, but expects to receive his honorable discharge just as soon as the rebuilding process of our army, is again well under way, which ha hopes will be soon. Miss Elsie Smith has given up h«r position at the Hoy bank in this village, where she has been employed v ; ^ during the past few years, and - -|- where her services have been held invaluable by her employer. The v%- cancy has already been filled by her , J sister, Miss Lora Smith, who enteral * f upon her new duties on Monday ^ ^ morning of this week. Sergt Irenus Feffer, son at Mr. and Mrs. Emil Feffer, who rssida t near Crystal Lake, has retarded from . ^ § overseas service aad is expected ' , $ ^ home within a very short tim*. .*| Sergt. Feffer has been overseas since ) '<V| June, 1917, is a member of Company C, 10th infantry, and expects to pa>-f ' rade with the first division in ^New York and Washington. Barbian & Wells rqport the sale - of two more of their lots on Float river south of this village. Judging from the many sales of river erty during the present season section of Fox river will see an of resorters next year never witnessed in the history of our lage. Fox river offers the most sirable summer resort region in | central west and hundreds of Chficagoans have already come to real- I iaa Ola- tMk v ;ff. •It' "'V--'-fr /j- - • ' ii^ELtK 2SHfaitS;Si i&asfc! Ck %"•