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NO. 47 MKLY 48 TAKEN THE COLUMNS OF OUi fiKCHANGES Assortment ef New* IkiR.In Condensed FOTM Far Busy IVopI* " r-r, ' ' •%t - - J •• f Wauconda now JIM two mearmar- #*• . A class of thirty-four will graduate from the Lake Geneva, Wtt., higV •thool this year. * A cigar factory, which promises flttnplejlpent to a large force of girls, is seeking a location at Hampshire, 111. ' Railroad officials visited Hebron one 4f»y last week In an effort to engage hfakemen for the Wisconsin division the C. & N. W. Co. - * r ; A banquet, smoker and program, ' given by the Harvard council, Knights if Columbus, in that city on a recent droning, was enjoyed by 160 guests. Barrington is almost assured a cooperative store. One hundred and g{Mt0Mive of the 200 members necessary to make the project a go have haen secured. The purchase of a site has how aspired Rockford of the holding of an itinual county fair and races, An event vftuch promises to equal anything of lie kind held in the state. .- Residents in the town of Green-' •re trying" to dicide between a etmmonity high or consolidated schoof "Ilr their community. Many of the people seem, fefTavo*-the'latter. I Woodstock has long since felt the ""iaed of a Ijjbnury building. The fptesent quarters are far too small flfcd some of the more interested ones lb that city are now trying to figure flttt just how funds for such a pur-- lipase could best be obtained. v For the* accommodation of its outw -town employes, the Bradley Knitting company now operating an litto bus service between their Dela- **m factory and Sharon and Darien, Wis. The service is Operated each forking day of the week and is provvery- satisfactory. * „ H. W. Carpenter, who during the , (list several years has been employed ' Sfe purchasing agent for the Woodcock Typewriter company, has re- * signed his position there to accept an tkecutive position in the sales department of the Charles Stevens Steel Sales company of Chicago. 1 The annual athletic meet, particited in by students of McHenry unty schools, will again be held this jfWiT. The date for the event has '-fcfeen set for Friday afternoon, Kay at the fair grounds at Woodstock. On account of the war the meet was ppt held during the past two years. y Sunday funerals in Lake county v^lg^e now a thing of the past. Preaeh- ^ undertakers and sextons met in joint session one day recently and decided that Sunday was no day for < tiding funerals. Of course, exception must and will be made in cises deaths from contagious diseases. ' ' "v-, Farmers in the vicinity of Wayne .-"•jfcave taken up„the raising of hemp, fpr vmich the International Harvester r -epmpany is paying $25 per ton. Be- / %reen two and two and one-half tons - 4jf hemp can be raised on one acre, is used for the manufacture of tine, tow and snarl for upholstery. (O fficials of tiie Palatine-Wauconda • : . railroad are still working hard to -- raise the $40,000 so badly needed to ^fepair and equip the system. According to the very latest reports * ,• Irorn Wauconda, the road is almost V Certain to pass into the ownership of f ne of the older companies within the ^ ||ext year or two. & v' Rumors afloat in the cities of Harjtard and Lake Geneva, Wis., are to . Ihe effect that the electric railroad •^.*a|perated between the two cities is - foon to pass into new ownership. %?|awa capitalists are said to be very - |nuch interested in the road and a deal y be consummated at any „ time it will bring Jhe road into their ion. Dorothy, the five-year-old daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ed. ^ Stratton of oodstock, was struck by an auto in city last Sunday noon and intly killed. The fatality tookr in frutt ef the Stratton home Tryon street and the driver of the r, Leon 8chryver, is held blameless the fiartats and witnesses of the misfortune The DeSmet Quartz Tile company, "f ; Vhose factory at Wauconda was con jpiderably damafad^on the visitation *4>f the recent tornado thru that vicin- ?'• " ity, has made a satisfactory settle t with the insurance companies which they carried tornado in- ^amrance on the building. They re- 'Ntsived a check for $12,000, which SVjrqlly covered the damage suffered. i -M The barbers of Elgin have finally uded to raise the prices of hair anA shaves. For the former tiw fcweafter will be 60c, while Any be had for one-half that All barbers employed in the irious shops of the city will receive fgit per week with sixty per ceat'ef all moneys earned over $80. CfaMting at 6:30 on each week except Saturdays, when will remain open until ten OPEN NORTHWWTERN HOTEL Dsnghters of Owime Hope ta^ave • v The Northwestern hotel building, owned by Mrs. Barbara Schiessle, on Main street near the depot, is to be re-openeij soon by the owner's daughters,"" Mrs. P. H. Weber and Miss Clara1 Schiessle. The place, for marly a year, has stood in idleness and altho repeated efforts have been made to dispose of. the building and property adjacent Mrs. Sehissle has been unsuccessful in this endeavor. Arrangements for the renting of the place by her daughters were completed some time ago, but the announce ment of their intentions was withheld until last week, when it became known j that the place is soon to be occupied by them as ahotel and confectionery store. •'• - - The property is now undergoing a thoro renovation "and a few repairs are also being made. In a telephone conversation with Mrs. Weber the first of the week the writer was informed that the hotel proper will be conducted as a rooming house only, at least for the present, altho light luflches and coffee will be served in the front part of the building, formerly used for buffet purposes. It is the new proprietors' intention to take roomers as well as to cater to the traveling public who wish to be accommodated with rooms. Besides light lunches and coffee, ice cream, candies and cigars will also be on sale and in this manner the ladies hope to make the business venture a success. Both of the ladies have had more or less experience in this line of business, and there seems to be no reason why a place of the sort should not enjoy a very fine patronage, especially thruout the summer and touring season. The Plaindealer wishes them suc- - -- ^ ; Notice t* Fishermen ~ It has recently been broiigfat to the attention of J. E. Pufahl, superintendent of the Borden milk plant here, that some fidh have recently been caught in the pond that were under size and, according to the Illinois fish law, should haye been returned to the water. Mr. Pufahl has the names of one or tpo of these "would-be sports" and is forwarding the information to the game warden at Richmond and those who have been guilty will now have to suffer the consequences. For the information'of local fishermen and those who really believe -in fair {Hay and good sportsmanship we wish to say that thru the efforts of Mr. Pufahl the mill pond has been stocked with hundreds of game fish. Mo^t of these fish were placed into this body of water last year and'thus it may be seen that it will be at least another year before they will have grown to a slke that will pass the scrutiny of our game warden. Therefore let everyone take this warning and desist.from angling for at least the larger species of game fish during the coming summer. Evei*y good sportsman wiH do this, we are sure, and those who stilt insist upon taking out the undersize fish will be prosecuted. lie Milford News lie "first number of the Milford (111.) News reached our exchange table last week. The new publication is owned by two former McHenry county newspaper men, A. H. Moser, formerly with the Woodstock Sentinel, and F. F. Mclntyre, until recently with the Harvard Independent. The initial number of their new publication is » very creditable one, indeed. Its news columns are strictly keeping with the times, while the liberal advertising that has been accorded the newcomers is well prepared and nicely displayed. All in all, the News is worthy of a place in the front of modern weeklies of Illinois .with suck "live wires'* at its it cannot help but succeed. ANimMJcnaBtME JACOB F. siiif DIED LAST TTORSDAY HERE Plstakee Hotel Sold A rufttor circulated the village the first of the week to the effect that the old Erickson hotel, on the east shore of_Pistakee bay, has been sold to a club composed of employes of a certain motor manufacturing plant in Chicago. The report further has it that F. O. Gans of this village will be given the management of the place. Thus far The Plaindealer has been unable to verify the reports. However, we hope that they may prove true. Opening Dance at NeH*s The opening dance at Nell's Columbia park pavilion will take place on Wednesday evening, May 12. Mack's four piece orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music. Patnms of this popular dancing resort will be pleased with the announcement of the opening date and, no doubt, the event will witness a big crowd. Danes tickets, $1.10 per couple, including war tax. Ladies free, war tax 10, cents. Plan now to attend the Mi.y party to be given by US club at Waa Bern at Munich, Qttauy, la I8S4 and QUM to TMa Cdnntry at Age af Nine--Funeral Tuesday Another of McHenry's old and useful citisens has passed on, death claiming Jacob F. Smith at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Martin N. May, in this village last Thursday, April 29, 1920. His last ilSness, -attributed to old age, came about seventeen days prior to his demise. The deceased was born at Munich, Germany, May 18, 1884, and came to this country with his father sn 1842 when hot nine years of age. The family came direct to. McHenry township, which the dMMsed has claimed as his home ever since. They first settled on a farm on Fox river about two miles north of this village, whfch is still claimed as the old homestead, the deceasecTs son now residing thereon. He, like all of the immigrants of the time, saw all of the hardships which most of them had to go thru, but, like many others, survived, and before hi> death was able to point to the proud fact that he helped make what is now one of the richest farm and dairy countries in America. Mr. Smith war united in marriage to Catherine Justen at Johnsburg in tM year I860 by Rev. Ltihrman, who was pastor of St. John's church at that time. Ten children came to bless this union, all of whom, with the exception of four, have preceded the father to the world where trouble and sorrows are unknown. Mrs. Smith died in February, 1907. surviving children are: Fred of Lindsay, Neb., John and Mrs. Martin N. May of McHenry and Joseph of Spring Grove. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Huemann of this village, who is now in her eightyeighth year. Besides these and a large circle of friends,' twenty-nine grandchildren and twenty-six greatgrandchildren are also left to survive. The funeral services were held from St. Mary's Catholic church in thi* village at 9:30 o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week. Solemn requiem high mass was solemnized with two of the deceased's relatives presiding. Rev. Edward J. Smith, a grandson, who is stationed at Ottawa, la., read the mass and was assisted by Rev. John Smith of Aurora, a nephew, who acted a deacon, and Rev. Hildebrand of Spring Grove, sub-deacon. The children's choir sang. Two sermons followed the absolution, the first in English by Rev. Edward Smith and the second in German by Rev. John Smith. The body was laid at rest in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery at Spring Grove. Card of Thanks We wish to earnestly tfcaitk Mr kind friends who, in so many ways, demonstrated their thoughtful friendship during the illness and after the death of our bel»ved father. Joseph 8mith. •M<~ > Fred J. Smith. Mary May. * John Smitfi. Mothers' Day May t On Matters' day thoughts promptly to To one who stilled each early cry, Who smoothed away all childish woe, And seemed the slightest need to know. A changeless friend, tho oft a sigh Was caused in years that speeded by. Behold her face, with pride aglow, On Mothers' day. Unite we, then, in praises high. With tender voice and moistened eye; Bright flowers send, gay flowers show May love serene immeasured #ew» Earth's children all to unify. On Mothers' day. Dined at Terra Cotta Factory The Chicago office force of the American Terra Cotta A Ceramic Co. enjoyed a trip to the Terra Cotta plant on Wednesday of last week. A fine luncheon was served the visitors in the drafting room, after which some very timely and interesting speeches were heard. Among the speakers was W. D. Gates, the president of the company. A trip thru the vaiious departments of the big plant was thoroly enjoyed by all. Conventions Numereoa In renewing her subscription to The Plaindealer, Mrs. W. A. Cristy writes from Joplin, Mo., that the Democratic state convention was held in that city on April 22, and the annual conclave of the grand commandery of the Knight Templars of the state is scheduled to take place on May 25 and 26, and a number of other meetings of more than ordinary importance are also to take place during the summer months^ jc " ^ ^ • Ford Meat* vL " Sales managers from the Chicago together with the (local agent, John R. Knox, and his employes, will banquet at the McHenry House at six* o'clock this (Thursday) evening. It will be a "Get-Together" meeting, at which some very v*l«$bSe informam BRING A OOM^IflRSATKm BETWUN PETER fir AW BILLY BOOlSHlM., OF Ti mjUVGt AS OVERMAKD BY sAMuii. I. HAR R1SON. B. S. Said Peter Pep toSMHy Booster, "What does this community owe to the mothers of this community? I understand that next Sunday is 'Mothers' day' and will be recognized rsuch thruout the United States, understand that the emblem designated for each person to wear is a red carnation if one's mother lives and a white carnation if she has passed on before. But what have we as a community io thank her for? Did she help to build our village? Did she labor to feed our people? Did she fight when her country called ? Did she contribute to the ideals of life? Did she ." He was interrupted by his friend. And said Billy Booster to Peter Pep, "My good friend, your questions are well taken. And to them all I will answer with an , emphatic YES. Whose courage helped to build our homes? Mother's! Whose hands labored that our village might be fed ? Mother's! Whose valor. upheld the civilization in the front linn at home when the nation was at war? Mother's! Whose ideals were taught to the children ere they went to school. Mother's! Who for the four year old boys answered those questions: Who made the world? On what does the world rest? And why the sun shine? Mother! Yes, friend Peter, our nation does well to set aside next Sunday as Mothers' The f^ay." Said Peter Pep to Billy Booster, I guess you're right. Your words remind me of a poem about 'My Mother's Hands' I learned wheft- I was a boy. It goes like this: Such beautiful, beautiful hands! They're neither white nor siytil; And you I know would scarcely think That they are fair at MI. I've looked on hands whose foriflf atld hue •.A sculptor's dream might be; Yet are those wrinkled, aged hawis . Most beautiful to me. 'Such beautiful, beautiful handsf.• They're growing feeble now, '% \ For time and toil have left their mark On hands and heart and brow. , Alas! Alas! the nearing time And the sad, sad day for me, When neath the daisies out of sigtft^ These hands will folded be. ~ 'But Oh beyond this shadowed land^ Where all is bright and fair, 1 know full well these dear old hands Will palms of victor beat; Where crystal stream* *tlru years »• • Flow over golden sands; And where the old grow young again I'll clasp my mother's hands.' " Next Sunday at Methodist Church "Honor Thy Mother" will be the Irubject of the pastor's sermon nejct 8unday morning. The ** recognized in the churches thruout America as "Mothers' day." We cannot do better than to set aside one day each year to honor those to whom we ewe so much. We shftll have special aervices next Sunday and all the members and friends of the church and congregation are invited to worship with us. The hours: Sunday school, 10:00 a. m.; morning worship, 11:00 a. m. Samuel J. Harrison. Thirty Dairies Added Thirty new dairies were added to Ihe list of patrofis at the local plant of the Borden Milk company last Saturday morning. The line-up leading endless ttftSftlXVBOK MMKft IS NAMED CHAIRMAN OP COUNTY BOARD Is Now Serving His Sixth Qmeeeutire Term as Supervisor of Town of McHenry--Excellent Record Supervisor Stephen H. Freund, of the town of McHenry, jras accorded a ver^signal honor at a meeting of the county board of supervisors held at Woodstock last week when he was named chairman of that body. The honor comes not only as a recognition of the time he has served on the board, but in appreciation of the splendid services he has rendered during the six terms that he has served his town and county in this honorable position. Ever since his first election to the office Mr. Freund has given the public the very best there is in him. Being especially well qualified for the work, he has given the public the benefit of his years of business experience in a manner that reflects great credit upon himself and the township he represents. / Conscientious of mind and with a will and determination to give the taxpayers of the county the most for their money, he has labored faithfully in his official capacity during the years he has acted as supervisor and now comes his reward from this splendid body of co-workers. When questioned over the telephone by a Plaindealer reporter on Tuesday evening of this week we were informed that the road building plan for McHenry county isn't as encouraging at this time as it might be and for this situation he lays blame upon some of the state laws which regulate the building and improving of bur highways. It is Mr. Freuqd'sjeonteation that all moneys paid thto the state thru the channels of automobile and motor licenses should be returned to the various counties of the Estate in amoflfnts as collected by the state in these counties. By doing this he believes, that our road building program would be much farther advanced than is now the case. Approximately $100,000 has found its way to our state capitol via the auto license route during the years of 1918, 1919 and 1920, according to our supervisor, and how much of this has been placed at our disposal for the building of a permanent road system in McHenry county can easily be deducted by making a trip over the main thorofares of our county. x According to present plans McHenry county will be obliged to wait another few years before 4he can expect any real benefits of state aid roads and from remarks that we have overheard in the past year or more this will be fai* too slow to suit the jpeople and users of our roads. It has been suggested to the writer, not once, but many times in the past, that McHenry county go ahead with her own road building plan, have a vote taken and if favored by the majority float our own bonds and start' work on the much sought improvement, the same as Lake county is doing. Junior* Pleaae "Hie Time of His Life" was vary satisfactorily given by the junior class of the McHenry high school at the Empire theatre last Friday evening. A well filled house greeted the students and everyone left after the performance with • feeling that- they had been given their money's worth. Each of the characters carried his or her part unusually well and as a whole the entertainment was faultless. The special scenery used as to the receiving station has not formed I ^ ^ ^ coJored |ight added such a spectacle in years and, while Uy to the enj0yment of the pro- ** i«• 1 AHJV TAP flAIHA I Staff el's hall t: v.-, : Ihe wait seemed rather long for some, the employes did their very best to take in the milk just as rapidly as possible. Since Saturday the patrons have become accustomed to the usual waits and thus very few complaints are now heard. Drive Cars From Flint, Mich. John W.. Schaffer, proprietor of the McHenry garage, and agent for the Chevrolet car, accompanied by Carl Bickler, Jred and Hubert Schoewer and Geo. Justen, arrived in McHenry today from the Chevrolet factory at Flint, Mich., from which place they had driven five cars. The five left McHenry on Monday evening and were ready for the start home the following day. » Two New Employes at Star Garage Two more men have been added to the working force at the Star garage in this village,, bringing the total number of men employed up to eleven. The latest acquisitions to the workn ing force are John Engelri of this village and Frank Meyer of Batl- ington. ^ * /*! < Say It With It is a wonderful thing, a mother. Other folks can love you, but only your mother understands. She works for you, looks after you; she loves you, forgives you anything you may do, understands you and the blessednftss of her peaceful presence is never My 4s . . v * .A ^^ ^ - - : I**? C *3 - {v...>?».•..^ ^ •«« i-j- .i •" MARRIED AT JOHNSBURG Aalea M. Sdunftt Became > Yesterday Morning 73 duction and each and every one who took part is to be congratulated upon the talent shown. . Special praise goes to Miss Blanche Pry or of the high school faculty, under whose very capable and painstaking supervision the play was produced. Death Comes Unexpectedly Luella, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Smith of this village, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly during an operation for the removal of her tonsils at her home here on Tuesday evening of this week. The child's tonsils had given her more or less trouble for some time past and it was with the hope that she, might be relieved of her suffering lhat the operation was attempted. The funeral will take place from St. Mary's Catholic church on Saturday morning of this. week„ The grief stricken parents have the sincere sympathy of their many friends jn and around McHenry. Entertained at Lanchean. In honor of her sister, Ifrsk A. W. Bickler of Belvidere, Mrs. Geo. C. Steilen entertained a company of friends at luncheon at her home on Tuesday afternoon of last week. Those present were: * Mesdames John P. Weber, C. M. Jliekler, Jos. W. Rothermel, Nick Justen, F. J. Aicher, G. C. Boley, John Heimer, Wm. Heimer and Miss Lillian HMner. The event ped by all pre' :1' • ;W;>" A wedding of more than ordinary interest was solemnized at St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg at nine o'clock yesterday (Wednesday) morning, when Rev. Wm. Weber, the pastor, pronounced the words that made Kathrine Lay and Anted M. Schmitt man and wife. Attending the bridal couple were Miss Eva Schaefer and Peter Lay, the former a niece of the groom and the latter a brother of the bride. Both the bride and her attendant were attired most becomingly in suits of blue serge and wore hats to match. They carried carnations. Following the ceremony a wedding reception was tendered themt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Schaefer, while a wedding dance was enjoyed at Smith's hall in tile evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lay, highly respected citizens of the community. She is well and favorably known to a large circle of friends and has the esteem of everyone residing in that vicinity. The groom is also very highly esteemed and enjoys a wide acquaintance. He gained considerable prominence thruout this locality during the period of war on acc6unt of his activity during the floating of the various loans and the collection of funds for the various charitable organizations which did such excellent work for our boys during the period of the war. He is a successful young farmer, who believes in carrying on this line of work as mapped out by science. The couple have already gone to housekeeping on the old homestead near the little chapel on the Pistakee Bay road, where they are now receiving the congratulations of their many friends. Shurtleff Club to Attend. Ceaventien Many of tho friends-of Edward D. Shurtleff, candidate for United States senator, will attend the state convention at Springfield next Monday, May 10. Special arrangements have been made with the Alton railroad for reservations for sleeping cars going and coming. Train leaves the Union station at 11:30 Sunday night and gets "back to Chicago early Tuesday morning. The round trip from Chicago costs $16J2,-including sleepers. All friends of Mr. Shurtleff desiring to go on this trip will call up G. E. Still or C. F. Renich for reservations. Big Shipment af Machinery Math. Freund, the Pearl street implement dealer, informs us that he has already received four carloads of implements of various kinds on his new contract with the International Harvester company made this spring and most of the shipmerft has already been delivered to customers. Besides these shipments he has also driven two large tractors out from Chicago and still he is behind with deliveries. He is now being assisted by, Gilbert Howard, who began work there a short time ago. Will Install New Equipaieat Supt. J. E. Pufahl, of the local plant of the Borden Milk company, informs us that an order for considerable new equipment for the McHenry plant has been placed and is now on its way to this village from New' York. With the addition of thirty new dairies last Saturday morning, it was found that the local equipment isn't adequate, thus the step to add new machinery of the very latest type Universalist Church Give# Sodkl A social Evening is planned for next Friday at the Universalist church. The young people have the program in charge and'a good time is promised. The meeting will be held in the social room and games, music and other items of interest are arranged. All members and friends of the church are invited. The program begins at eight o'clock. INTO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ORDER SUNDAY Wei* In Charge ef TTnnilslSit Te*a --Gives Local Council a Membership ef 321--Other Work May 23 The first degree of the order was conferred upon a class of seventythree candidates at the Knights of Columbus hall in this village last Sunday afternoon, the class being the largest ever taken in at any one time since the organization of the local council several years ago. A remarkable feature is the fact that nearly all of the candidates were solicited and signed up for membership within the course of the last three weeks, an achievement which is pointed to with considerable pride'by the officers and members of the local organization. A team from the Woodstock council, with the assistance of a number of the officers of the McHenry council, put on thfe work and those who witnessed same declare the exemplification to have beeh the best ever seen in McHenry. < Those who made up the large dasa are as follows: Peter Oeffling Frank Rosing Carl J. Bicklef Wm. W. Freuad John M. Pitiea Jof. Michels v . Chas. H. Michels Peter J. Heimer Albert Peppir^| Jos. M. Moliddjfe Ed. M. Larkin Herbert Freund Anton H. Freuwi Nick Jung Peter H. Freuad M. P. Freund J. L. Stadtfeldt Anton Wasilouski Peter J. Pitzeit Geo. J. Barbian M. Rossdeutschsr John J. Molider Jos. M. Pitzen F. Klapperich " Jos. Stenger ; Henry Tonya* ^iJohn Scheid, jfcv , 'iPeter J. Lay ' 4: iNick Freundp--N*^ ; Jos. J. Smith'; -ilohn StillingL j^C; Simon Michels ' Jos. F. Web# •' Anton Blake *^ Md. W. Kattnsr ^August Kattnsr Geo. J. Oeffling Martin H. Freund John S. Jerek - - •£. F. Schmit|^-" " 'John B. Dowf Jos. P. MilleiM Peter Weber V; Mike Jung ^ i Wm. Schaefefci t P. M. Schaeflf <%"• JWartin Nimsgem John M. Frett ~ f Ben Stilling t Carl J. Freuiti Jos. Wegener ' Henry G. W«hr<r - Mike Degen . Jos. N. Schmitt : Albert Frett V/i Mike FreuJUi, Jr. Nick M. Jus tea Chas. Mertes Michael Lenxea William Lenssft Public Card Party / The second of a series of card parties, to be given under the auspices of Riverview camp, R. N. A., will take place at Weber's hall on Wednesday evening of next week, May 12. Five hundred and dominoes will be the games played and an admission of 25 cents the person, including war tax, will be charged. A general invitation is extended to alL, "Universalist Church Special services will be held next Sunday in honor of Mothers' day. The sermon will be on "Motherhood." There will be special music. Everyone is most cordially invited. Service at 11:00 a. m. A social is to be held at the church Friday evening. No special invitations are given out. All members and friends are heartily welcome• ' /-- --I s**- ..» < ;v. - May Party The Just Us club of th3 will give another of their dancing parties at Stoffel's Saturday evening, May 15. Hand's orchestra of Chicago has been engaged to furnish the music and a fine time is in store for all who attend. Further particulars next week mge popular hall on Johnny .J Frank A. Kaiser Geo. B. Tonyaft Anton L. OerteT Peter F. FreujMt A. J. Schmitt Albert Barbiait Matthew Karl» Math. N. Schniftt Peter A. Freund Geo. Miller Frank Weingalt Theo. Schiessle Clarence Niesen The second and third degrees will be conferred on Sunday, May 23, at which time the local council is sure to entertain the largest gathering of Knights ever assembled in the village. The officers are now in communication with some very prominent workers in Chicago, who, it is hoped, may be secured to put on the impressive ceremonies connected with the conferment of these degrees. It is aim planned to banquet the candidates and visiting Knights. In fact, the plans now are to make the coming event the most elaborate of the kind ever attempted in McHenry/ With the addition of the new members the McHenry council numbers . 321, possibly the largest council in any city or village the siza at. Henry in tftevUnited Statp. ^ ' Met Stacy Clarlt •. \ A letter- from H. i\ Eldredge, an x '-.J' old McHenry boy, to M. J. Walsh stated that the writer had met Stacy «\^ Clai-k on a train near. N. Platte, Neb., a short time afco. Mr. Clark will be * i-ctgnembered by most of our older citizens as he resided Jiere at one time and was quite a character about the / H ^ village for many years. Some years ago, it will be remembered, a man was killed near Spring Grove and at that time was identified as this same Stacy, but evidently a wrong identification was made at the time, as, according to Mr. Eldredge's letter, the Stacy, whom we knew is very moch alive. ' Borden Employes Get Raise Employes of the local plant of the Borden Milk company, in common with all other employes of milk bottling plants in the Chicago district, were granted an increase of pay last week, amounting to $9.00 per week. Up until last week's agreement' the men were being paid at the rate of w ; $26.00 per week with extra pay for over-time and Sundays. The increase gives them. $35,00 per week besides the over-time, which gives the men an annual salary of between $1,00# spit -$1,900 a year. J Entertained Variety Ctab The members of the Variety club were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Reihansperger at their hoase en Main street on Thursday evening of last week. Five hundred was the chief source of amusement, with high honors going to Mrs. Geo. A. Stilling and S. Rogers, while Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson and W. J. Doaavin had to be contented with tho consolations. Refreshments after the «aHew. v • M 3* safe" 1 A