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mmm " ' 7f ^ >*y:rwr. ;>^ f, :*?.^<rrif , i X.*JZ%zzzz j a * 1 -v vl:I \ A^i* ^ :v "&&tPf. VOLUME XLV MoHJSNRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 12, 1920 NO. 38- WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS A$ TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS 5" OF OUR GXCHANGE8 FIRE ORGANIZATION •y. Meeting at Village Hall Attended By Enthusiastic Citizens •f News Item In Condensed Form Far Baay - People Filling of the Wight lee company houses at Lake Elizabeth, Wis., cost that concern over $30,000. A recruiting office, to assist in bolstering up the regular U. S. army, has been established at Marengo. The capital stock of the Dundee Shoe Manufacturing company has been increased from $5,000 to $60,- 000. \ Several departments of the American Ironing Machine company factory at Algonquin are now working nights. A $200,000 bond issue for the proposed new community high school will be voted on. at Woodstock on March 6. The annual dues for membership in die Woodstock Country club are $25 for men and $10 for women. County Judge C. P. Barnes is the president of the club and Leslie Stone, secretary. The city of Harvard is considered the center of the "flu" plague. In a local industrialv plant one hundred were ill of the disease before it was fully known what was the matter. The Bradley knitting mills, which recently opened a branch factory at Lake Geneva, Wis., can use at least one hundred more girls and women. The pay roll already numbers about 100. A public hearing on the question of establishing a sewer system at „ Crystal Lake will be held in that city next Saturday. The estimated cost of the proposed improvement, which will mean the laying of thirteen miles of sewer pipe, is $229300. Dr. Emil Windmueller, well known Woodstock physician, has been appointed assistant in the U. S. public health service and as such will have supervisory control of health conditions in McHenry county during the present epidemic of influenza. Alex J. Diggins of Harvard has beee re-elected president of the Federal Chemical company of Woodstock, manufacturers of Quik-Glos cleaner and polisher. He has as associate officials Ed. Bodenschatz, as vice president; Chas. T. Allen as secretary and V. S. Lumley as treasurer. According to last Friday's Elgin Courier, the automatic telephone is to be tried out by the Chicago Telephone company in some of the cities in the Chicago territory. The new invention does away with operators yin> has proven a success at South Bond, Ind., where it has been given a trial. Obtainment of $5,000 as damages for the killing of her brother, John Gallagher, killed on the railroad tracks near Hartland in the summer of 1915, is being sought by his sister, a. resident of Chicago, from the C. A N. W. R. R. Co. That he was intoxicated is the contention of the railroad company. The oldest dwelling house in Harvard, built as a farm home in the early fifties by Gilbert Brainard, Sr., before the advent of the town, has been ordered to move on. The old landmark is to be crowded off its abiding place of almost three quarters of a century by a building to be used for Ford cars and Fordson tractors. Alfred I. Sterricker of Elgin, traveling engineer for the Bowman Dairy company, was struck and fatally injured by a switch engine at Cary late Inst Thursday afternoon. He was picked up and rushed to the Woodstock hospital, where he died, about an hour after. He suffered a fractured skull, the loss of his right arm and a broken leg. The Harvard Mining and Milling 1^Wnpany of Harvard was incorporated at*Springfield with a capital stock of $25,000. Stockholders are Fred W, Barlow, Lewis B. Palmer, H. F. Palmer and Arnold Pick of Harvard. According to Fred Barlow, one of the stockholders, the mine is located near Groveland, Calif. Development of the project was started last fall. Twenty-five thousand dollars is the espital stock of the newly organized state bank at Spring Grove. With the exception of H. H. Franzen, who hails from Rocbelle, 111., and who is - the bank's cashier, all of the stock is yd by local people. The officers are: J. G. Wagner, president; Dr. J. C. Furlong, vice president; Arthur Franzen, cashier. The directors are Goo. Wieland, Wm. Freund, J. G. Wagner, Dr. J. C. Furlong and H. H. Franzen. A large force of men with shovels *lave succeeded in opening the Palatine- Wauconda railroad tracks, thus enabling traffic over the line once more. In spite of their many troubles, the Wauconda people have proven themselves a patient lot and have always succeeded in getting themselves out of all difficulties. That sort of spirit is just bound to bring big returns and Wauconda is in line for a boom some of these Last Monday evening the meeting called for the purpose of planning the new fire department for McHenry was attended by a medium sized but enthusiastic number of our citizens. The proposition was discussed from every angle and before the end of the meeting seventeen of those present volunteered for service in the department. One of the important questions discussed was the power of the village to pass an ordinance assessing fire* insurance companies an amount not exceeding two per cent of the amount of the insurance premiums collected in McHenry, which amount of money would be applied for the support and maintenance of the fire department. The details of the organization, such as the number of men needed and the equipment has not yet been decided, but the village board wants every able bodied young man to offer his services in this organization and later the necessary number will be selected from those who volunteer. It is also planned that the firemen will be paid a certain sum each year and a bonus for each fire and also for each practice they may take part in. There is no question but that a successful organization will be formed and one that will be a credit to our village. JOHNSBURG COUPLE WED Are United at St. John's Church on Wednesday morning A wedding of unusual interest occurred at Johnsburg Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock, when Miss Rose Thelen and John Schmitt of that place were united in marriage by Rev. Fr. Schmitt of Oklahoma,. brother of the groom. They were attended by Miss Agatha Schmitt, sister of the groom, and John Thelen, brother of the bride. The bride was prettily gowned in white and carried roses, while her attendant wore pale green and carried carnations. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thelen, highly respected citizens of Johnsburg, and has always made her home in that vicinity, where she is highly esteemed by a host of admiring friends. Th groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schmitt, also residents of Johnsburg, and is a popular and industrious young man! A reception was tendered the young couple at the home of the groom's parents and a wedding dance was enjoyed at Smith's hall in the evening. They will go to housekeeping on the Schmitt farm on the Ringwood road, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen N. Schmitt. Their many friends extend congratulations. Farewell Surprise Mr. and Mrs. Stephen N. Schmitt were tendered a farewell surprise at their home north of this village by a number of their friends on Thursday evening of last week. Cards were enjoyed for a few hours, after which refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt have rented the Owen state farm in this village and expect to move to same within the next few weeks. Those who made up the happy gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Math. Schmitt, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob P. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Niclt Freund and Miss Frances Freund. Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday Miss Leone Givens celebrated her fourteenth birthday anniversary on Monday evening of this week by entertaining a few of her young friends at her home on Elm street. Games and music were enjoyed by the young folks and at an appropriate hour delicious refreshments were served. Miss Leone was presented with a two and one-half dollar gold piece as a memento of the occasion. Those present were: Adelle Pufahl, Helen Welch, Eleanor Walsh, Alvera Hei- Pamela and Gladys Rietesel. iw* .. -f. Sixteenth Birthday On Thursday evening of last a company of his young friends ten dered Cloice Wagner a surprise at hi* home on Main street, the occasion being his sixteenth birthday anniversary. . Games and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour, when refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Doris Bacon, Alice Miller, Bertha Schiessle, Josephine Olson, Greeta Chamberlin and Herman Nye, Earl Walsh, Leo Winkel and Carl Weber. The guests presented Cloice with a necktie. M. B. Charch ' Services at the M. E. church will be as usual on Sunday, Feb. 15. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. and morning worshijf at 11.00 o'clock. All are cordially invited. Owing to illness Dr. A. F. Clark will not be with us, but will fill his appointment at some future time. Samuel J. Harrison, Pastor. Don't forget the masquerade dance aft Staffers hall Saturday evening. TWO HotE noircas GONE BOTH LIVED TO CELEBRATE 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Mrs. Go*. W. Rothermel Passed Away on Monday ard John Gibhs on Friday Last John Gibbs, whose death occurred Friday, Feb. 6, 1920, was born at Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1846. At an early age he left his native land and came directly to this vicinity, where he has since resided with the exception of a short time spent in Nevada. On April 22, 1869, he was married to Miss Bridget Knox at St. Patrick's Church in this village. Rev, Fr. Birch officiating. The fiftieth anniversary of their marriage was celebrated last year. He is survived by his wife and three children, James, Chas. W. and Mrs. Thos. McCabe. He will be sadly missed by his family, by his neighbors --he will be missed in St. Patrick's church, where he had been a faithful member for so many years. Tho afflicted with deafness, he bore it patiently and cheerfully and his beaming countenance and cordial handshake as he welcomed his friends to his home will be missed by them. The announcement of his death on Friday morning brought with it a feeling of deepest sadness, for it told the story of the passing away of another of those good old pioneers. But with the sorrow cast with the passing of such a life is brought the lesson which may be learned from the life of one who struggled bravely on thru hardships and privations, sustained only by his unfaltering trust in his Maker and strengthened by a faith which hfe brought with him from the land beyond the seas, and to which he adhered until Death called him. The funeral was held from St. Patrick's church on Monday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The mass was sung by Rev. M. J. McEvoy, who paid him a fitting tribute, referring to the early days in* the new world when attendance at the sacrifice of the mass was a sacrifice for all, some walking many miles in order to be present. v His remains were followed to theii last resting place in the cemetery adjoining the church by a large number of relatives and friends. Mrs. Geo. W. Rothermel Mrs. Geo. W. Rothermel, one of McHenry's most highly respected citizens, passed away at her home on Water street on Monday evening of this week, Feb. 9, 1920, at 8:30 o'clock, from an attack of pneumonia of only five days' duration. The deceased was born at Luxem, Germany, on Oct. 24, 1846. When but nine years of age she came with her parents to America and settled at Johnsburg, where she resided until her marriage to Geo. W. Rothermel, which occurred on Sept. 17, 1866. The marriage ceremony was performed in the church at Johnsburg, Rev. Fr. Fegers officiating. After their marriage they came to McHenry, where they have since resided, and on Sept. 17, 1916, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. For more than three score yeprs she has lived in our midst, ministering to her family, to the community, and now that she is gone, leaving memories of a mother and a friend which will not soon be forgotten. At the time of her death she was a member of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Mary's ;church and her home life has been that of a true Christian mother. Besides the heartbroken husband, she leaves five children, three sons, Jacob, Peter and William, having preceded her. The surviving* children are: Mrs. M. M. Niesen, Mrs. Wm. G. Schreiner and Jos. W. Rothermel of this village; .Frank of Chicago and Mathias of Kenosha, ,She also leaves twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. M. J. McEvoy officiating. Burial at St. Mary's cemetery. Public Card Party The McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, will hold a public card party at their hall this (Thursday) evening. The event promises to be a very enjoyable one and the Knights are preparing to entertain a large crowd. This is a public affair and you are invited to participate. Cinch and five hundred will be played and dancing will follow the card games. The usual good lunch wilT be served. Admission, 35 cents. Is Favor of Water and Sewer i At a special election held at Wauconda on Monday of last week the voters of that village declared themselves in favor of the establishment of a water and sewer system there. One hundred and thirteen voted for the improvement, while forty-six voted against same. The two systems will cost the municipality approximately $50,000 and, according to plans, work on the improvement will be started early this sumw. - f-CANNING OF MEAir ' Mary B. Dalbey Tells Housewives How to Cut Down Butcher Bills Many housewives are contemplating the canning of meat to cut down the butcher's bills next summer and to have a supply of ready to eat meat the year around. Pork can be purchased by buying a whole carcass at 22 cents a pound. Beef from the best animals sells at 18 cents for the front quarter and 20 cents for the hind. ' " It is a day's work to can 100 pounds of meat, but everything must be paid for in time, labor or money. If you object to the high price of meat then you must combat it with your own work and time. The meat must be in perfect condition because, altho the sterilizing may kill the bacteria in tainted meat, it does not destroy all the poisons formed by them. Cut the meat into small pieces that will go thru the mouth of the jar. Remove bone, gristle and excessive fat. Sear eath piece in fat or in boiling water. Usually the more tender pieces are seared and browned slightly in the fat apd the tougher or boiling pieces in the hot water. Season the meat after searing and pack tightly in the jars. Td the pieces browned in fat add some of the hot fat or a small piece of suet or fat. For the boiled meat concentrate the juice by boiling it down and pour over the meat in the jars. Put rubbers and caps of jars into position, not tight. Sterilize according to the following table: Canner Hwurs Water bath (home made or comm e r c i a l ) . . . . . . 3 Under 5 pounds pressure . ..2 Under 10 to 15 pounds pressure.... 1 Remove the jars, tighten covers, cool and test for leakage. Wrap jars in paper. After tightening the cover lift the jar by placing hands around the jar'instead of lifting on the lid so as to avoid breaking the seal. If the jars are not full of liquid it will not hurt, because the air will be as sterile as liquid would be. Buy new rubbers and do not change them after putting jars in the canner. The bones may be made into soup stock by covering them with cold water, bringing slowly to the boil, simmering several hours. This stock can be canned (vegetables also may be added) and sterilized according to the above table. Any more help along the line of canning may be obtained by writing or calling at the Home Improvement office in the rest room of the court house in Woodstock. . * McHENRY VICTORIOUS Over Hebron In Fine Game of Basket Ball Last Friday Evening Hebron (9) Gethen R. F Bonslett Niesen Weber E. Barbian Basket ball fans of McHeqry were given plenty of excitement at the local gymnasium on Friday evening last, when the McHenry quintet succeeded in turning the tables on the Hebron five by running up a 27 to 9 score. The home team put up a fine article of snappy basket shooting and had the Hebron lads on their heals the largest part of the game. Bonslett led with the basket shooting, with Barbian and Niesen second, while Nichols succeeded in starring for the Hebron lads. In general it was a fast and clean-cut game, in which the home boys were victorious. The scores and line-ups follow; McHenry (27) Barbian Slavin, L. F. Nichols ^C. Weter R. G. Matson L. G Field throws: Gethen, 3; Nichols, ; G. Barbian, 5; Bonslett, 7; Niesen, 2. Free throws: Nichols, 1; Bonslett, 1. <N Friday Night at Wauconda Tomorrow (Friday) night the McHenry boys will journey to Wauconda, where they will play the team representing the high school of that village. A good deal of rivalry has always existed between these two schools and an exciting game is expected. House Shortage at Dundee Dundee is experiencing a house shortage and something must be done soon to relieve the situation. New manufacturing concerns, which have located there during the past few months, are bringing new residents to the city right along: A shoe manufacturing concern, which opened a branch factory there last fall, will erect a large addition to the factory building this spring, which will mean the giving of employment to a considerably larger f-»rce. More Help Wantod-at Terra Cotta The Terra Cotta factory still has a number of positions open for those desiring work. If there are any men in McHenry who are out of employment it will be well for them to make application with the Terra Cotta concern at this time. About forty Mc- Henryites are already employed at the institution and apparently all are satisfied with the work as well as the t»ajr. ; rETER W. FRETT WRITES INTERESTINGLY OF LIFE IN TflE WEST Located at Butte, Mont, 40*0 Feet Up In the Rocky Mountains--Has Fine Postkm "The following letter, written by Peter W. Frett, who, with his family, left McHenry a short time ago for the west, will be of interest to their many friends here: Butte, Mon., Feb. 6, 1920. Friend Schreiner--Must admit it was careless of me to leave McHenry without asking you to see that The Plaindc.ler visits me each week, even tho I'm 4000 feet up in the Rocky mountains. This is a great country and if there is any one down home that doesn't think so tell him or her to shove couple a hundred silver dollars in a grip and head out this way and if they don't feel satisfied that they have seen something for the money they spend I'll buy for the house. When the good Lord laid out the United States he surely left the state of Montana to the hired help to fix up, for it surely was a great piece of work. I Could send you views and you might get an idea, but it surely would only be a faint one of what this country really is. We now have a little furnished bungalow on the side of the Big Butte mountain, ,which has an elevation of 6310 feet above the sea level. Believe me, Frank, it's a good thing the country went dry, for if ever a fellow lived where we now stop and he should have had the misfortune of lifting a few too many, I fail to see how he could make the grade, for in about one-half mile one goes up 1000 feet from the town level and the town level is about 800 feet higher than the level where the C. M. & St. Paul arrives in Butte, so you can figure it out for yourself. It's either away up or away down, still everybody is happy here. We may not get back for some time, but remember my name to all McHenry. Tell them for me that the West is great, but so far for beauty and home we haven't seen anything like McHenry since we left it and we are now 2000 miles from home and nearly 4000 feet higher, but that isn't saying a thing. Do the people out west believe in meat eating? I'm looking over some eleven markets here in Butte and we use on an average of twentyfive to thirty cattle in a single day, that 'is cut them up for retail trade. In six days last week the eleven markets used 171 cattle, 251 sheep and lambs, 159 calves, 6900 pounds pork loins, 131 pigs, besides all the small cuts of beef and pork, so you see all I have to do is to keep buying until I get a man broke in to do his own buying. I have a nice position and use a Franklin air cooled roadster to get around. All is nice, but that one little spot in my heart keeps calling McHenry and I'm much afraid I'm going to heed its calling. With regards to all our friends and former patrons, we are, as ever, Respectfully, Peter W. Frett and Family. Entertained Jolly Bunch Miss Julia Thelen entertained a party of her young friends at her home in Johnsburg last Sunday evening. Various games were played and at a late hour a luncheon was served, after which the guests departed for their homes, declaring that all had passed- a jolly evening. Those present were: Misses Rose and Clara Klapperich, Verona Smith, Julia Smith, Frances Miller, Catherine Oeffling, Frances Michels, Laura Smith, Julia Thelen and Messrs. Math, and Otto Adams, Joe and Francis Klapperich, George Oeffling, Charles Michels, Joe and Albert Huff, John Smith and Joe Miller. , An Enjoyable Evening A party of young people had a most enjoyable time last Sunday evening. The early part of the evening was spent in attending the movies at the Empire, after which they wended their way to the home of Miss Rosemary Nye, where the time was passed at dancing until the time for a chicken supper at Mrs. Niesen's cafe was announced. Those who made up the jolly party were: Genevieve Carey, Marguerite Overton, Jennie Mae Cooley, Mary Walsh, Rosina Freund, Rosemay Nye, Adelia Heimer, Frank Gans, George Barbian, Walter Carey, Robert Green, Edward Knox, Paul Bonslett and Harvey Nye. Gentlemen Entertain „ members of the Impromptu, were entertained by their gentlemen friends on Saturday evening No need to say that the enterwas thoroly enjoyed by all. After attending the movies they proceeded to the Riverside House, where indulged in for a few after which luncheon was MONTHLY REPORT Of McHenry-Nunda Cow Testing Association For January The club tlem last, tainment After at ceeded t dancing hours, served. R. N. A. masquerade at StoffeTs Saturday evening, Feb. 14. Eighty-six cows gave over forty pounds of butter fat in January. The association average is 897 pounds of milk and 31.59 pounds of butter fat; average test, 3.59 per cent. One member built a box stall and another member purchased a pure bred herd sire. An example of the good wcyk of this association and the benefits derived therefrom can be plainly seen when explained below. Last month when I came to a certain member's place they were feeding millet and slough hay, corn stover, silage and s grain mixture of corn and brand and the cows had ice water to drink. This herd's average for December was 699 pounds of milk and 28.66 pounds of butter fat. This month when I arrived at this member's place there seemed to be a great change about the place. Somehow or other, when I talked with the proprietor he seemed to have a more pleasant tone in his voice and he acted as tho he had some great surprise for me. That afternoon as 1 was about ready to go to work one of the men asked me if I would help him put the tank heater in. "What," said I, "have you got a tank heater at last?" "You bet we have," said he. "We've changed out entire system since that 'raking over' that you gave us last month and we are trying to di) as you said. We have had the tank heater in, but today the bands came loosfe and it tipped over, so We took it out." That night when I weighed up the grain I said: "What are you feeding now?" "Krause dairy ration," said he. "No more buying ready mixed feeds and trying to mix something else with it to lower its protein con tents." "What made you buy Ktause's feed," I- asked him, and he said: "Because it is the cheapest ready mixed ration on the market and all of our home grown feeds are gone." Well, to show that his cows re sponded to his better feeding and care, compare his December herd average with that of January and see for yourself if it is a paying proposition to feed your own cows a bal anced ration and to join a cow testing association. His January aver age is 1094 pounds milk and 51.67 pounds butter fat. Five Highest Producing Cows Mo. In Feed Owner Age Milk Milk Test Fat Cost W. J. Walsh » 1 1103 4.« HO. 11 *31.HI Feffer Bis*. 1 I4S3 A. M. Schmitt 6 '4 171.1 R. A. WInflate 7 3 MM) Henry Eblert 6 . t 1773 Statement of feed and care given highest producing cow: Milked twice a day, watered in the barn, fed alfalfa hay, good corn silage and eighteen pounds of grain, consisting of % part Dickenson's dairy feed, 1-6 part oil meal, 1-6 port barley, 1-6 bran, and curried once a day. • No. In Herd 17 16 5.0 71.ir< 31.04 3# 71.10 22.0B 3.8 63.84 SI.04 3.6 <3.83 1WW Owner R. A. Wlngate W. 1. Walsh Feffer Brow, ficorge Roach I>on. N. Uejrer *> IS No. In Milk Milk Fat 17. 1244 4X54 14 l»fl 43.16 « 1094 41.57 17 IITil 37.57 n 1007 87.S8 Statement of feed and care given highest herd: Milked and fed regularly, fed good corn silage, good clover hay, corn stover and from eight to twelve pounds of grain consisting of 320 pounds corn, 200 pounds bran, 200 pounds gluten and 100 pounds Schumacher and from one to one and a half pounds of grain mixture consisting of one pound of oil meal "and one pound cotton seed meal. No. of cows tested 461 No. of cows freshened. 56 No. of unprofitable cows sold..... 36 No. of pure breds purchased 3 No. of grades purchased 29 Price per 100 pounds milk $3.60 Prices of feed, unsteady. Edward G. Wegner, Tester. Five Hundred Card Club Mrs. Gertrude Miller acted as hostess to the members of the West Side Five Hundred Card club at her home on Main street last Thursday evening. Five hundred furnished amusement until a late hour, when refreshments were served by the jolly hostess. The prizes were awarded to Mrs. P. W. Weber and Mrs. James R e v o r . i ! " . fW On last Sunday afternoon Mrs. Fred Weinschenker entertained a company of little girls in honor of the fourth birthday anniversary of her niece, .Miss Eva Hobler. Games of various kinds were enjoyed by the little tots, after which they partook of delicious eats. Those present were: Bernice and Beatrice Weber, May J us ten, Ruth Schoewej and Bernice Hobler. Opening of Retail Store new retail • store, to bo conducted by Everett Hunter, Jr., witl be open next Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14, with a complete line of high-grade Everett phonographs. All are invited to call and hear all the latest records in Victor, Columbia, Emerson and 0. K. Miss Clara Freund will assist with the work in the store. ITEHS OF LOCAL WmSt AS PICKED UP BY IUINDIAU|| ' REPORTERS DURING WVH -• >sSl What People Are Doing b TMi ? lage and the Immediate Vicinity-- 7, Otter Short Paragraphs 'J, Good potatoes. Try them. M. Jt, ^ Niesen. Phono 40. , : A new line of spring shoos jnst m- 1 ceived at L. A. Erickson's. * ...» Subscribe for The PtaindMlir •*§( 1 keep posted on local happenings. Miss Elizabeth K Miller is bo*"" at the postoAce after « week's v# J cation. See Charlie Chaplin in "A Doffti Life" at the Empire theatre on Tueair day evening of next week, Feb. 17. Get in line for one of the fine prizes to be given at the flasquerad^ dance at Stoffel's hall Saturday nigh^ M. Welch, who has been quite seriously ill at his home here for th« past several weeks, is again able to be out. J. J. Vycital has rented the Fred Deutschmann place on Fox river and he and his family will spend the mer there. Emil Geier, proprietor of the Centerville pool room, is able to be at his place of business after a several weeks' confinement to his home thf#' sickness. The Mystic Workers will with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer at their home on Crystal Lake read am Wednesday evening of next week, Feb. 18, 1920. John R. Knox, proprietor of the Star garage, reports the folio winysales of Ford cars during the past few weeks: J. C. Holly, sedan; Dr. A. I. Froehlich and Warren L. Howell, coupes. J: A number of McHenryites wife, nessed tho basket ball game between Hebron and Elgin, at Hebron Saturday evening last, which ra» suited in a victory for the McHenry county team. A meeting of the McHenry __ of the American Legion will place at the village hall on 1 evening of next week, Feb. 17, at eight- o'clock. Members are urgfd* to bo present. ^ Miss Julia Weber, who had been employed at the Smith Bros, store ia Centerville firing the past several - months, has given up her position with that firm and is now at her home east of this village. Rev. Edar. Berthold, pastor of 8t. Mary's church in this village, is at the home of his mother in Aurora/' His place was filled last Sunday morning by a Jesuit priest Loyola University, Chicago. ,w Lewis Stoffel and Tony Bhrtre ate new employes in the phonograph department and Jos. Meyers in the boat < department of the Hunter Mfg. company, the three starting work thai*, Monday morning of this week. 'U' McHenry chapter, Order of Taafc . » em Star, will hold a school of i*> - structions at Masonic hall in this village next Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 9.60 ' m. to 4:30 p. m. All officers anpi . members are urged to be present, f ^ | Jos. N. Miller, rural letter carrier. i ; on route No. 3, who has been ill at his home for the past two weeks, is again able to be out and started work on Monday morning of this week. Geo. Justen hss been acting as substitute on the route during Mit. Miller's confinement to his home. ! The nine-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thompson, who passed away at the family home in Ringwood on Wednesday of last week, was brought here for burial on Friday afternoon. He was laid to rest in St. Mary's tea*.,, etery. Mrs. Thompson was formerly >' Miss Elisabeth Pint of this village. 'I Mrs. Harry S. Lynch of Molt Clare, 111., died at the Robert Burna hospital, Chicago, on Friday of last week, Feb. 6, and was buried at St. Joseph's cemetery at River Grove, 111., Sunday. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. Mrs. Lynch was f sister of Mrs. Jos. Schneider, Mrs. Eva Lawlus and Jacob and Johp £ Haupria. . ^ Mr. and Mrs. John thnmar and , Leo, of Long Grove, 111., have sold their home in that village and will locate in McHenry. They will movf here about the last week in Februaiif / and will reside in the H. J. Schaff* bungalow on Green street now occiipied by Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Doherty, Mr. and Mrs. Doherty will move te ^ her father^ farm near Ringwood. Robert Thompson, who has mik-ZM ducted the Owen estate farm in thia ^ illage during the past few years, sold his stock and farming implements at public auction last Saturday and has given up farming for the present at least. The sale was largely attended and everything brought top notch prices. Mr. and Mia. SteplNR N. Schmitt ynM oceopy the fans aftffr '• March 1. •~m -: IMM Sh&n vt.; . . • b> I