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Vj&ijp; , " fe-%. • #»",v H-* * r- JL '«> ^ •flwlPM^HEf^:A« f r» '$tM4 . t r J , .* |-^ ^ ^ ^1 & - r ; • ' •LA« .Adite *'" * -« 1 % F \J' F* " Vs -* , . * ' -" * * * ..... Mite 5v .••:' wi,«. " m^Bi- " ..*- _ A «•!•» Maifc.'. «iiMi •" A >iia^ w- 1W:; ? •; .r : : • "f" a*** VOLUME XLV EXCUUfCE ITEMS AS TAK.KN FROM THE COLUMNS fr OF OUR EXCHANGES f> J JOINT INSTALLATION wmmMnMMIIY nflkm! LMIHvvnlnlVI Held by Royal Neighbors ud Woodmen Saturday Bnahg ;'^|*illweo«8 Assortment of News ^vltlina In Condensed Form For Busy £ Peaple Contrary ^ to reports which have wide circulation, the Black Cat textiles factory, will not leave Har- . v*rd. "Business men of Richmond aire agitating the establishment of a recreation center for men and boys of that community. The barber shop proprietors of Richmond am) Genoa Junction, Wis., have announced a raise in the prices of- their work. By a vote of 179 to 38 Richmond voted a community high school district at a 3pecial election held in that vfcUge on Jan. 3. The Algonquin State bank again paid a semi-annual dividend of three per cent to its stockholders at a meeting held in that village recently. Woodstock stores, according to an agreement made last week, will be open but one night a week, Saturday, and factory pay nights, until further notice. "During 1919 the Woodstock hospital took care of 188 patients, with but four deaths. During that period twenty-one babies were also born at that institution. The federal farm loan system is iMToming very popular in McHenry county and by March first the sum loaned in this county will total very clfijse to $150,000. iThe big ad&ition to the Algonquin j&tttory is fast nearing completion and it is expected that fifty additional men will be put to work there during tile next two months. "Mrs.. T. C. Allen, mother of Asst. Mate's Atty Charles T. Allen, passed aWay at her late home at Cary on Wednesday of last week. She leaves two sons and two daughters. JE. E. Seward of Marengo has re- Signed as president of the Dairyman's State bank in that city after a servicer of ten years in that capacity. He is succeeded by George W. Redpath. -ytaie new office buildings to be tcpcted by the Woodstock Typewriter C&npany will cost $20,000. They will be constructed immediately in front of the main factory building at the TWWnty seat. It begins to look as if Elgin's dream for a modern hotel is to be realised. A half million dollar corporation for the erection of such a structure in the Watch city is now under way of or ^ganization. The city council at Harvard has efcused great rejoicing among lovers *f ice skating in that city by consent- " iihg to furnish water free of Cost for the establishment of an artificial pond Itl that city. A special election is to be held at -Pfauconda on February, 2 to decide as to whether or not to bopd that munic tpality in the sum of $5,200 to pay Hie necessary costs of installing .water lltorks in that village. ; The second Sunday evening forum took place at the Woodstock opera house last Sunday evening and brought out a big crowd. These meetfig's are proving immensely popular among the people in the Typewriter '.f|ty. i the big new addition to the *Elgin Ifational Watch company factory will mean the giving of employment to |j500 new hands and will bring the total employed to the 6,000 mark. There are now 3,500 people employed > iii the institution. • •y Doe to the fact that the expenses *t-' y«j(f operating the station at Lake '^•"'jfcirldi on the Wauconda and Palatine railroad are far in excess of the l£venues, the board of directors of 4}ie railroad company has ordered the Ration closed on January 31. •*' Rushing into a flaming farm house ^ ||ear Algonquin, Mrs. James C. Pet- Wson saved her six months old baby , #om death last Friday. The fire was Caused by an explosion of a gasoline t dtove, which entirely wiped out the jjome and most of the' household • L^iffects. : At the annual meeting of the stock- ^'Jjolders of the McHenry County State i . Hank at Woodstock held in that city - Recently, it was decided to change the fe lank from a state to a national insti- L" tution and within thirty days it is ex- ; |ected that same will be operating fnder the name National bank. The city of Woodstock and the Villiam J. Wienke estate have made satisfactory settlement whereby $'rW|he *city is to pay the estate $2,750 >" ; ' f^illiam J. Wienke passed away at t|£\ -Woodstock some months ago, the re ' fcuit of an electric shock, caused, it s said, thru some defects in the electric wiring in the Wienke home. «:u • The Palatine, Lake Zurich & Wau ^V tonda R. R- Co. is in immediate needs ^ ^%f>f $50^M)0 in order to add to and im- ^fe;':^|:gjprove tiie present equipment of tile fompaay. The railroad has beei placed on a paying basis and, judg - jng from the splendid spirit shown by tSTlha people residing in the community • ? Served by the railroad, it looks as if Itbe needed funds will be secured. if- Vnltay camp, No. 97, Kodem Woodman of America, of this village laftirtained the members of both Royal Neighbor camps of McHenry at open and joint installation of officers for the year 1920 at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening, Jan. 11. The committees, composed of Woodmen and voluntary help from the invited camps, worked most energetically to ensure its success, with the result that it was the moat brilliant event taking place in the village for pome time. The work of installing the officers of Riverview and Fox River Valley camps was put on first and was exemplified in a thoro manner with Neighbor Laura Engeln of Woodstock acting as installing officer and Neighbor Barbara Krause of Riverviwr' camp as ceremonial marshal. Neighbor Alice Buss presided at the ^piano during the ceremony. The camps were opened for instllation by Agness V. Wentworth, oracle of Riverview camp, and closed by Etta M. Wattles, oracle of Fox River Valley camp, At the close of the R. N. A. installation Neighbors Krause and Engebi were presented with beautiful cut gtass bowls, gifts of appreciation from the camps. Oracle Etta M. Wattles was presented with a silver bread tray in behalf of the officers of her camp. The Woodmen then prepared for installation, which was most;, capably conducted by Ed. Hopper as installing officer and Will Smith as marshal, both of whom are enthusiastic members of Ringwood lodge. Marshal Smith was assisted by /Linus Newman of the local camp. ' The work of Installation of the societies accomplished, the Hauswirth orchestra struck up and over two hundred members and guests were in line for an abundant spread served by gracious members of, the societies after which dancing gave delightful entertainment in the brilliantly decorated hall until midnight. Such demonstrations as this add new impulse to the splendid co-operation of our Modern Woodmen and they are to be congratulated upon this as well as past achievements. The Royal Neighbors depend upon the same principles, that of united effort, and by every member endeavoring to promote the growth of this society they have the marvelous record of behig the largest konwn society officered by women. In these societies are found friendship, sympathy and aid as well as cocial enjoyment at their bi-mentMy meetings and members who have been remiss in their work and attendance the* past year have firmly resolved to start the new year with renewed effort for the progress a»l advancement of the interests of these fraternal societies. O. E. S. Install Officers Public installation of McHenry chapter, No. 547, O. E. S., was held at Masonic hall Monday evening, Jan. 12, 1920. Mrs. Anna Mueller, grand representative of New Mexico and past matron of Natal Star chapter, Chicago, acted as , installing officer. Alice Waite, past matron of McHenry chapter, acted as installing marshal and S. J. Frazer, past patron of Natal Star chapter, Chicago, installing chaplain. A six o'clock dinner was served. After the conclusion of the installation cere monies dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, after which ice cream and wafers were served. The following officers were installed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Ethel M. Holly, worthy matron; Joseph C. Holly, worthy patron; Mrs. Minnie Miller, assistant matron; Miss Alice Waite, secretary; Mrs. Lola Walsh, treasurer; Mrs. Florence Cobb, conductress; Mrs. Caroline Rietesel, associate conductress; Mrs. Fannie Chamberlin, chaplain; Mrs. Martha Page, marshal; Mrs. Mabel Johnson, organist; Mrs. Ony Wbeeler, Ada; Miss Lelah Claxton, Ruth; Mrs Violet Petesch, Esther; Mrs. Clara M. Starritt, Martha; Mrs. Ruth Cowen, Electa; Mrs. Flora Harrison, warder; Wm. Cowen, sentinel. MMM MoHfiNRY. TTJLJNOIS. THURSDAY, JANUARY IS, 1890 NQ>ai I8E TO 1 APRIL LAUNCHED F*T 'R . V" of Woodstock p.E.aiS»* to Be PrMldHit anenteral IfUnacer of New Concern-- Start at Once The McHenry Lumber company is the name of a new corporation which is soon to make its initial boar to the people of this community. Application for incorporation has already been made at Springfield and it is expected that same will be granted and papers will be on their way to McHenry within the course of the next few days. This bit of news, no doubt, will come as a surprise to most of the readers of The Plaiifclealer as those who are responsible for the birth of the new corporation have kept their plans well hidden up to this week, when one of the incorporators divulged the news to a reporter for this paper. Floyd E. Covalt, present manager of the Wilbur Lumber company here, will be at the head of the new company as president and general manager, while his sister, Miss LaNette Covalt, who is now out in California, will be the secretary and treasurer. The former's resignation as general manager of the Wilbur Lumber company yards here reached the company's Milwaukee office last Saturday and same will go into effect just as soon as his successor has been named and taken charge. The company has purchased a four acre tract of the Hanly estate and situated just,west of the depot and construction work on the office building and sheds will begin at once as it is the company's desire to be ready for business on or about April 1. The lumber sheds will be 78x176 feet, with cement floor and up-todate office quarters. There will also be temporary coal bins, which will be improved and enlarged from time to time until same have reached a state of perfection. All sorts of lumber and building material as well as coal will be handled with the beginning and later on other lines may be added. Floyd E. Covalt, who will head the new company, has been employed with the Wilbur Lumber company for a period of nineteen years, eight of which were spent in the company's office at their Crystal Lake yards and the last eleven as manager of the McHenry yards. He knows the business from A to Z and his long years of exllbrience assure success for the new enterprise. Miss Covalt spent eight years in the company's employ at Crystal Lake and since that time she has been employed in Chicago and other points. Her business training and long experience with the company at Crystal Lake will qualify her for the position she will assume with the McHenry concern. The C. SL N. W. Railroad Co. has agreed to lay a side track to the new lumber yards, which, in all probability, will come in from the south. The new siding will be laid very soon so that all of the material for the new buildings as well as the company's future stock may be brought right the grounds and thus save the delay caused by transportation. During the years that Mr. Covalt has been in the employ of the Wilbur Lumber company his services have proven invaluable. He has proven himself a tireless worker and his duties have been so discharged as to mark him among the most successful managers in the employ of the Wilbur company. In our interview with him the first of the week we were told that there is room enough here for two lumber and coal yards and there isn't any good reason, so far as he could Bee, why two corporations of this kind could not and will not succeed in McHenry. His many friends thruout this entire locality, we are sure, will be pleased to learn of Mr. Covalt's step towards advancement and everyone will wish him the success to which he is justly entitfed in Ms new buainess venture. MRS. ANNA ZBNS DRAT) Paaeed'Away At Her Late Home Here Laet Saturday Nigkt MVMMMRMM Buy Father's F; 4 Joseph Blake, who during ft® put seven years has been a tenant on the J. H. Kennebeck farm, has just purchased his father's place, a short distance north of this village on the Ringwood road. According to reports the purchaser will remain on the Kennebeck farm another year bciare taking over and working the farm of which he has just become the possessor. The present tenant oa^jfie place is Frank Blake. Hostess to Jolly SfactM* Mrs. George Worts acted as hostess to the members of" the Jolly Sixteen club at her home on Water street on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Five hundred was played, with high honors going to Miss Gertrude Weber, Mrs. Geo. J. Schreiner and Mrs. Anton Schneider Dainty refreshments were served at the cioeo of the games. The next meeting of the club will take place on day afternoon of next :% Haa Tomrils Removed Assessor John W. Kimball of this village, who for some weeks past has been quite ill, underwent an operation at his home Sunday, whereby he had his tonsils removed. Being in his eightieth year, Mr. Kimball is thought to be the oldest man in Mc Henry or Lake counties to undergo such an operation. Under the care of Dr. Mueller and Miss Graff, the nurse, he is doing very nicely and members of his family are npvr looking far a speedy recovery, f Pre-Nuptial Showet v A pre-nuptial shower was tendered Miss Lillian Pouse, a bride-to-be, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Knox, south of town, last Sunday evening, Miss Marguerite Knox acting as hostess of the occasion. A four course dinner was served the guests at seven o'clock, after which a few very delightful hours were passed at games and music. Miss Pouse was the recipient M Mffpml pieces sHvwwain. Mrs. Anna Zens, who for over thirty years resided in this viltii^ft pmssd away at hear late home here last Sat* urday evening after a five weeks' illness, during most ol which time her suffering was almost unbearable. The deceased was first taken ill about two weeks before Christmas, when a carbuncle appeared on the back of her head. She suffered more or less pain for some time, until an operation for its removal was found necessary. After this had been done she seemed to rally and for a few days her condition became such as to give those nearest to her great hopes that she was on the road to complete recovery. But this was not to be, as complications set in and from that time she grew steadily worse, until her Master's voice brought an end to her suffering. This was at 11:00 o'clock on the evening above mentioned. Anna Engeln, daughter of Clemens and Elizabeth Engeln, was born at Moerlenbach, Kreis Daun, Regbz., Trier, Germany, on Jaqp 4, 1851. She was the last survivor of a family of eight children. In the spring of 1871 she, in company with her parents, left the old home and came to America. Their first stop was in Chicago, where they remained until after the big fire, when they moved to this village, and where the deceased has lived continuously ever since with the exception of about ten years, which were passed in Chicago and Waukegan. She was united in marriage to Nicholas Zens at Johnsburg on July 25, 1874. To the union were born eight children, seven of whom are living. The husband and one son, Aatoa, have preceded Mrs. Zens to the batter world. Mr. Zens passed away in this village about twenty-one years ago, while Anton died at Waukegan three years ago. fhe surviving children are Clemens of Chicago, Mrs. J. W Bonslett and Mrs. Robert Frisby of this village, Mrs. Ernest Lerche, Mrs. Geo. Dowe, Miss Susie and John Zens of Waukegan. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren. Mrs. Zens, during her many years in this village, was loved and respect* ed by everyone who knew her. Her entire life was devoted to her home and family and only those nearest to her can fully appreciate in a full measure her goodness of heart and beautiful character. She was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Mary's church and was ever ready to extend a helping hand to those in need of comfort and assistance. The funeral took place frem St. Mary's Catholic church in this vilage on Tuesday morning of this week, Rev. Edward Berthold officiating and preaching a beautiful sermon, during which he eulogised the life of the one whom was to be laid at rest Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. The bereaved oaes have the. sympathy of the people of this entire community. Card af Tta«b We take this public maWMfc ®f aspressing our sincere thanks to the many friends and neighbors who assisted us during the last sickness and after the death of our beloved mother. Especially do we wish to thank those who sent flowers. The Children. Finc DispUy af Cara The Overton A Cowen garage on the West Side is once more exhibiting one of the finest collections of cars that has been assembled there in long time. The first of the display arrived just before the holidays, while the balance came in last Saturday night. On Wednesday morning of last week Wm. Cowen, one of the proprietors of the garage, left McHenry, accompanied by four drivers, Earl Gorman, Lester Page, Thomas Phalin and Henry Buchert Messrs. Cowen and Gorman went to I^ncing^ Mich., while the other three gentlemen went to Toledo, O. On the return trip the five drivers met at South Bend, Ind., from which city they drove home together. Messrs. Cowen and Gorman drove Oldsmobiles, while the other three drivers brought Overlands of various models. It will pay anyone interested in automobiles to stop in at the West Side garage and see the elegant display. There is always someone present to show around and answer questions. W FIRST COMMUNITY SCHOOL BLECTION omfW, Freun4, Harrison. ^feils Are Winners and Will Constitute New Board of Film a till The personnel of the first board of education for the newly organised community high school district will be Thomas A. Bolger, Joseph W. Freund, Charles W. Harrison, John M. Sehmitt and Dr. D. G. Wells. This decision was reached at a special election held for the purpose here last Saturday afternoon, which brought out the largest vote ever recorded at a similar election held in the town of McHenry. That the clerks and judffe;- had foreseen the big vote was evidenced by the fact that ample provisions had previously been made to take care of the voters as they arrived at the plaefe of voting. Two sets of officials, one for the men and the other for the women, were on hand with the opening of the polls at one o'clock and as a result of this very wise arrangement the voters were taken care of without the least sign of confusion and with the greatest of expedition. No sooner had the polls opened before there was a continuous stream of men and women marching in and out of the voting booths and before the closing hour had been reached it was quite evident that the looked for last minute jam would not take place, as the various candidates and workers had well completed their work. The word had been passed to the voters thruout tike entire community district that it would be wise to vote early, and that most of th« voters heeded the warning was plainly seen in the first hour of voting, when fully onehalf of the total vote was cast. Hie Johnsburg voters were among the first to make their appearance and even before one o'clock there was a large delegation of voters from this section in town. They voted almost solidly for their own candidate, John M. Sehmitt, as well as Joseph W. Freund and Thomas A. Bolger The McHenry voters didn't appear quite as eager, altho quite a large per cent of the village folks turned out during the first hour. Ringwood's- vote proved one of the big surprises of the day, the turnout from this direction being far below that which had naturally been expected. The vote from Nunda township was very satisfactory. All told 858 votes wen cast and they ware divided as fbltowi: Men Women Total Sehmitt Ta Preeent Play a meeting of the McHenry Uanch of the Aemrican Legion held at the village hall last Friday evening among other matters discussed it was decided to put on a home talent play in McHenry some time in the near future. That McHenry's dough boys have plenty of talent is not denied for a minute and theatre-goers are promised something real good when these young men make their initial bow be fore the foot lights. Just what play will be presented has not as yet been decided. This will be made known thru these columns in a .later issue. Winter vnfarwear at Ericksmrti. R. N. A. MASQUERADE Tb Be Held at Itoffefti Hall WWaeaday Evening, Jan. 21 A masquerade dance, under the atofAce?; of Riverview camp, R. N. A., will take place at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday evening, Jan. 21. Hauswirth's orchestra will furnish the music and the membership takes this means of extending an invitation to everyone to be their guests on that occasion. Floor committee: Volo, Frank IIironimus; Johnsburg, Cap Bickler; Woodstock, Cecil Grover; Crystal Lake, Lewis RedersdorfF; McHenry, Toddy Engeln; West McHenry, Guy Bacon. , ; Ladiea' Priaca Best dveesed lady, $5.00, (tyntod by Hoy Banking company. ^ Best dressed R. ll. A., carving set, donated by J. J. Vycital. Best dressed graduate nurse, 98.00, donated by Dr. D. G. Wells. Best cowboy girl, fancy box candy, donated by Chas. Unti. Best Indian maid, manicure set, donated by N. H. Petesch. Best flower girl, silk stockings, donated by Smith Bros. Most comically dressed^lady, $1.00 in trade, donated by A. Lallinger. Best group of four, four boxes of handkerchiefs, donated by J. C. Bickl «r. , Owls' List BeSiMassed gent, $5.0©, flonhtfedNby West McHenry State bank. Best clown, $1.00 in trade, donated by M. M. Niesen. Best Indian, picture^ denated by Jacob Jus ten. Best dressed coon, jar of tobacco, donated by Jos. J. Millar. Best cowboy, b^con, donated by Henry Heuser. Best Uncle Sam, silk mutter, donated by McGee & Conway. Best dressed jackie, cloth hat, donated by John D. Lodtx. Most comical gent, ham, denated by Wm. Pries. Prise Walts Prise waltz for $2.50 gold piece, donated by Fred Justen. Dance tickets, $1.10; men tors, 50c; lpdy spectators, 25c. Grand march at 10:30 o'clock. WILL INSTALL EX-RAT OF LOCAL HTUBT AS PICKED UP RT REPOftnotS Vogt 186 Freund . *£.311 .•324 Bolger .7;'...V. .. .315 Harrison, G.-W. .. .195 Harrison, C. C.,... 188 Gibbs * , " V . W * 138 224 231 220 - Muell^'^v^;^. 71 Cooley *.......... .186 We'ls 180 187 837 W GoodMt... . i 1 Will Organise Next Week The new board will meet for organization and election of officers some evening next week, the exact date not having been set at the time of going to press. It will be the business of the meeting to elect a president and secretary and make draw ings to determine the length of term each member is to serve. Two of the newly elected officers will serve but one term, two will serve a two yaar term and one will stfrve a three year term. The secretary of the board may or may not be a member of the board, but it is more than likely that the board will appoint one of its members to act in this capacity. According to information at hand the men who draw the one yaar term will serve only up to the first of next Back at Old Stand His many friends will, no doubt, be interested in knowing that John J. Buch is again at the old stand near the river bridge. While he is not just now conducting the place as a hotel, same is open and we are sure that old patrons would not be refused a room, He is conducting a soft drink parlor in the quarters formerly used as a buffet. The place has been adver tised for sale and in response Mr. Buch has received considerable correspondence. A sale may be effected thru this source and if so Mr. Buch will again devote his entire time to his comfortable home on the river and during the summer season again engage in the boat and live ba$fc-tog|i ness. Escaped Frsm Elgin Hubert Hess, who for some years has been an inmate of the Northern State hospital at Elgin, escaped from that institution and was picked up in this village by Officer Jack Walsh on Tuesday evening of this week. The McHenry officer st once notified the Elgin authorities as well as relatives of the man, who reside in McHenry and .vicinity. He was taken in charge by relatives and, according to our in formation, efforts are now being made to have the unfortunate man takan to the county poor farm at Hartland* 75 134 58 IN 167 824 585 555 641 388 258 807 124 Leeal Physician DetSdea en Important Improvement After debating with himMtf for some time past, Dr. N. J. Nye, local physician and surgeon, has finally concluded ,to install in his office an X-Ray machine of the vary latest improved design. An order for the machine was placed some time ago and its arrival in McHenry is expected at any time. The machine was promised for delivery today. ' McHenry has long since felt the want of such a machine. Local physicians have and will, until the installation of the new machine, be obliged to take all of their X-Ray cases out of town. Many of the cases have been taken to Woodstock during the past few years, while others were taken to Chicago and other cities. The new machine, so we are told by Dr Nye, is of the very latest design and is the same as those used by noted specialists and doctors all over the country. It will easily surpass anything to be found in McHenry county and its establishment will make the McHenry physician's office one of the most complete to be found in McHenry if not in the northern part of the state outside of Chicago. It will be remembered that Drs Fegers & Fegers installed an X-Ray machine here some years ago while practicing their profession in this village. While the machine was con sidered one of the best at that time, the one to be installed in the office of Dr. Nye will surpass the old machine so far that there will be no comparison between the two. With the use of this machine a perfect diagnosis of every ailment can be made and it can be truthfully said that it has been the means of saving many a life. The Pleaindealer will have more to say regarding this wonderful machine upon lt« installation in the office of Dr. Nye. • # Quilting Bee Mrs. M. J. Walsh entertained with an old fashioned quilting bee at her home on Waukegan street last Thurs day afternoon. The spirit of helpfulness was revived and the ladies returned the following day in pursuance of their task, which they were determined to complete. It proved delightful pastime for aB and the ladies enjoyed the hospitality d their pleasant hostess. Entertains Social Wheel Mrs. J. E. Wheeler very pleasantly entertained the members of the Social Wheel at her comfortable home on Main street on Thursday afternoon of last week. Bunco was enjoyed with high honors going to Mrs. E. E. Bas sett. This was followed by the serving of delicious refreshments. The next meeting of the society will be held at the home of Mrs. J. B. Hardy on Thursday at next week, Jan. 22. fflj|at Peevfo An Mag In ilge and the Immediate Other Short Paragraphs Fruits and vegetables at Erickson's. Buy your apples of M. M. Nieaan. Phone 40. The Em-Paa home bakery. Mia 89-R. A baby boy was bom to Mr. Mrs. Fred Smith at Johnsburg on January 2. Dr. N. J. Nye is driving one of the very latest model Buick roadsters, ft is easily one of the cksaiest macftfaea seen on our streets in many a day. The power ice boat, recently designed and built a* the Star gwage, has undergone some changes and is now capable of making greater spaed than ever. The Mystic Workers will hold, a special meeting on Tuesday evening of next week, Jan. 20, with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weber. McHenry friends were pained laat week to learn of the serious illness ef Mrs. W. C. Besley at Woodstock. All hope that her recovery may be and permanent Carl W. Stenger, the popular fer of the West Mcftenry State bank, wearing a broad smile since Monday morning of this week, when he welcomed a baby daughter iqto Ida home. Carl is perfectly satisfied flie added responsibilities. Gas consumers in McHefcry, common with consumers •"'"'i towns between here and Elgin, without gas between four o'clock Monday afternoon and 10:00 a. m» the following day. A leaky gas main between Dundee and Elgin was the cause. Post cards have been received from Peter W. Frett, who is out Wad. The writer is in receipt of a card post marked Butte, Mont., which reads as follows: "ftn up in the Rockies todty. Ten above and very little snow." The card left Montana on Jan 11. A number of our people are planning on attending the annual aha tournament to be held at the Casy elide next Sunday. The tournament this year promises to bring out the best jumpers in this country and Canada and should prove a sight jwll worth seeing. A wire, telling of the safe arrival of Leo Smith at San Ffandseo, waa Received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith, last Sunday. Leo has been with the America) (over in Siberia. The wive dded that he TiiBi'lfwl to lecnt thn west for home on Tuaeday at ttia in total ft*: to McHenry was once darkness on Monday week, prhen, thru reason, our street light!* system w«a not tamed on. The a*ht* was an unusually dark one and the dartwnnd streets caused more than a little in- •xmvenience to those who were obliged JO be out that night. The strong winds AT t have piled the snow to aaMi a in some places as to airily tha feeds Impassable. Our rural had local doctors have great difficulty in getting he past few days. In possible to get thru and thus die rural gaging farmers with bobs part of their routes for Inability to got the cars more or less tfcday in the and shipping ef tee from the field here during tha past Supt. J. E. Pufahl, of the Borden company, is unable to account for this condition and, needless to say, ia very much disappointed. It was hie hope to have most of the Borden plants well supplied with ice at this time, but as things stand now is still considerable work the gang of ice workers. Whan Doughboy Charlie racehwe a ;ift of limburger cheeae from "someone back >f the incidents in he second million dollar comedy, he decides that it ia a much more appropriate thing for ttia enemy than for an American liingninni for cake and apple pie, with the result that it successfully performs tte work of an arttitey barrage la <fiscouraging a pending Hun asaanlt on he allied trenches. "Shouldar Anas" will be shown at the Empire Thmhy if next week, Jan. 20. L. I. Edinger, who until the ficst of ast July conducted a bufM "in the Peter B. Freund place in CsntoW ilk, ind until the first of the year sold soft binks at the same stand, has taken up insurance since moving to the county seat. During the past week >r two he has been •along the roonds of the county with K. L. Martin, who is the district manager far the Bankers' Mutual Aecidwt and $Xj In this manner he » himsglf with life ins will, no doubt, go Mr. Edinger's Binary wish himH . . . „v Sprite MMMI IMAM. >- , M