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- u;? §ms^ s-Ira ••m:' i>-., yn silsr : %'i,N i: *7 V it.' ' -.• ar m -•"V :<*•%' - . ' ' &, ^ » '• M A VOLUME XLVI MoHKNRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. AI JOUST 12. 1920 NO. 9 -» «-.? •«&•• at», (j«*r #>» • t^itr •Hptr i, » w V* ijjlljj ^^OTss, -r.p v,^. ^ ,^y. .y™ Q. ,^| . - „.. .,• *. .'•>»> ' r •'•'••H-t-gfc': ^ ;$ .Y EXXXMCE ITEMS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMN8 OF OUR EXCHANGES Uaneoua Assort went of New* &«•» Ii Condensed Form For Buoy A quarter of a million dollar hotel is planned for the city of * Elgin. ^ The school census just completed gives Waukegan a population of 19,177, The annual Lake county fair at Libertyville takes place Sept. ft to 10, inclusive. The population of Kane county, according to the latest census figures, Is 99,499. The owners and employes of the Crystal Lake Herald are enjoying their annual vacation this week. The annual tournament of the Northern Illinois Golf association was staged on the Woodstock links yester day and today. School census figures just made public gives district No. 47, which includes the city of Crystal Lake, a population of 2,603. The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Immanuel's Lutheran chinch at Crystal Lake will bo observed on Sept. 19. Alex Foellings of Wisconsin was arrested at Crystal Lake last week and assessed a fine of $25 and costs for driving his car faster than the law allows. Charles Austin, aged forty-five years, a long-time resident of Libertyville, was drowned in a gravel pit near that village last Thursday. Two Algonquin garage men last week purchased an airplane and their initial trip came very near bringing them to grief as the huge machine fell near Dundee. The deal transferring the Oatman factory building at Cary to the Sure- On-Tire company of Chicago, has been completed. A consideration of $48,000 was paid for the building and grounds. According to the very latest census figures, Walworth county, Wis., has lost 287 residents during the past ton years. The city of Lake Geneva has a population of 2,632 compared to 8,079 in 1910. The third drowning of the summer occurred at the lake at Lake Zurich one day last week. Tony Butler, aged twenty-seven, of Chicago was the victim. He jumped from a boat in the middle of the lake. Embargo on eastern freight shipments has caused the Express Body •factory at Crystal Lake to shut down temporarily. The shut-down effects about twenty men. The saw mill at the plant is operating, but the manufacturing end is at a complete standstill. The Great Lakes air lines of Chicago now have one of their machines at Lake Geneva in contemplation of an air line between that city and Chicago. Landing fields are to be established in all of the towns along the course, after which a regular taxi service is to be inaugurated. A total of twenty-eight carloads of cement were, received by the two gangs now working on the plank road between Volo and Waukegan and it is now predicted that the entire job will be completed within the course of the next few weeks. Now let Mc- Henry county get busy and finish the strip from the Lake county Una to Woodstock. The Consumers' company farm at Crystal Lake has been purchased by E. E. Keating. The tract comprises 1,125 acres, including the lake proper. Citizens of Crystal Lake are very much pleas^l over the news of the sale and new hopes are now being entertained by them that their dreams of a lake front park will soon come to a realization. . Woodstock Sentinel: Lake county has a mule case in the. courts which promises to drag on until it becomes as expensive as was that famous calf in Iowa, which our old readers will remember. According to the Lake County Register, Attorney Beaubien of Waukegan has filed an appeal in the now famous Morris-Doyle mule and declared "well win that case if we have to take it to the supreme court." Joseph R. Morris of Deerfield six years ago, placed a mule in the pasture of James F. Doyle, a neighbor. Later he went and got the mule. Doyle contends that instead of getting his own mule Morris took one of his animals, much more valuable. Morris won in justice court. An appeal was taken to the circuit court, where the case was tried three times. Whan the case was tried last December Morris was unable to be present and asked for a continuance thru his attorney, Mr. Beaubien, but Doyle's attorney, John D. Pope, insisted upon a trial. Hie court refused a continuance and the case wait on. Judge C. C. Edwards entered judgment against Morris, commanding liim to give up "possession of the dead mule and pay $750, equivalent to $10 a month service out of the animal 'for 75 months, and costs, which amounted to thwmffi" of dollars." And now comes Attorney Beaubien with an IODISTS CONVENE At Fanrth Quarterly Coaf< day Morning The fourth quarterly conference of the McHenry Methodist church, presided over by Rev. Allison F. Clark of Chicago, district superintendent, took place last Sunday morning. The occasion also marked the last appearance (pf Rev. Samuel J. Harrison as pastor of the McHenry church. Since coming to McHenry Mr. Harrison has labored most faithfully and he leaves the church with the full knowledge that he gave us the very best there was in him and also saw the accomplishment of much good, both in thfe church as well as in our community. Thru his untiring efforts fifteen new members have been taken into the church this year and has built the Sunday school up to an enrollment of seventy-one, besides sixteen on the cradle roll and eight in the home department. Thus this popular young pastor leaves the McHenry church in the best and most flourishing condition it has been seen in years and the members and friends are hoping that the work so nobly started by the retiring clergyman may be carried along by his successor, who will be named at the general conference which takes place some time next month. Until that time the local church will be temporarily supplied. Rev. Harrison left Chicago the first of the week for Detroit, Mich., where he will enjoy a well earned rest prior to his departure for China, where he goes as a missionary. He will return to Evanston on September 1, at which time he will be ordained a minister, having only recently completed his studies at the University at Evanston. He and his estimable family expect to leave Vancouver on September 16 for China, where the pastor will be engaged for the next five years to come. At the services last Sunday the pastor was paid % very high tribute in the course of a splendid talk made by Mr. Shen En Lui, a student in Gar rett Divinity School at Evanston, and and an intimate friend of Mr. Harri son. District Supt Rev. Allison F. Clark also preached an exceptionally fine sermon, which was greatly enjoyed by the congregation present. At the conference which followed the morning services an organisation was effected as follows: Bishop, Rev. Thomas Nicholson, 58 E. Washington St., Chicago; district superintendent, Rev. Allison F. Clark, 58 Washington St., Chicago; pastor, to be appointed; Sunday school superintendent, Dr. R. G. Chamber! in; musical director, Mrs. J. J. Vasey. Trustees: George Colby, James N. Sayler, J. J. Vasey, W. D. Wentworth, J. F. Claxton and R. L. Colby. Stewards: Jas. N. Sayler, treasurer; R. L. Colby, centinary treasurer; Mrs. E. M. Wheeler, commission steward; Mrs. J. J. Vasey, Luella Krumpen, Eber E. Bassett and Mrs. Frank E. Cobb. Sunday school: Superintendent, R. G. Chamberlin; director, Blanche D. Pry or; secretary, Bernie Newman; treasurer, Kenneth Peterson; cradle roll, Mrs. Jas. N. Sayler; home department, Anna Sherburne; .pianist, Greeta Chamberlin. Ladies' Aid: President, Mrs. Jas. N. Sayler; vice president, Mrs. Wilber Bassett; secretary, Mrs. E. E. Bassett; treasurer, Miss Alice Waite Building committee: L. A. Erickson, chairman; Miss Alice Waite, treasurer; Mrs. E. M. Wheeler, Jas. N. Sayler and R. L. Colby. Lightning Strikes Freight ^anaa „ The ruination of four iron beds is the extent of the damage which resulted from a bolt of lightning which struck the freight depot in this village about three o'clock last Saturday afternoon. Walter Krause, a freight handler, was in the building at the time of the bolt. Exhibiting a presence of mind seldom recorded, he succeeded in pulling the beds from the building and thus avoided the loss of much property that was stored in the place at the time. The beds were intended for Jacob Justen, the Centerville furniture dealer, who, on being interviewed on Tuesday afternoon, was unable to say who would stand the loss. He has taken up the matter with the Northwestern Railway company thru the local agent, as well as with the Chicago concern from which the beds were ordered. M OBJECTORS AT HEETHIG VILLAGE WATER MAINS TO BE EXTENDED Sewerage Assessments Alsa Far Filing In County Conrt Real Activity Is Being Shown The proposition of extending the water mains in the village was acted upon very favorably at a public hearing held for the purpose at the village hall on Monday afternoon of thia week and at this time it looks as if this/proposed improvement is to be given McHenry along with a system of sewerage. No objectors to the proposed improvement having appeared at the meeting, the board of local improvements met immediately after the hearing and passed a resolution in strict adherence to the original plan and then, to lose no time, a special meeting of the village board was called and held on Monday night, at which time an ordinance, making such an improvement possible, was passed. The public hearing proved a very tame affair, only a handful of citizens, most of whom were disinterested, being present. Those of the property owners affected and who were presented at the meeting came merely for the purpose of asking questions and to become thoroly informed as to the plans of the board. All questions were answered by Atty. A. H. Pouse, who was present to represent the board. A petition will be filed in the county court immediately by the local board thru Atty. Pouse and the men expect that the date for the filing of objections, if any, will be set for some time early next month. The commissioners, appointed for the purpose of spreading the sewerage assessment, have also got their work so far along as to enable them to file their report at Woodstock. This, we are told, will be done sometime within tin course of the next week. Thus the two petitions, one for water mains extension and the other for a system of sewerage, will be filed at about the same time and it is therefore expected that the dates for the hearing of objections to the two^a^- provements will soon be set. The water mains improvement will be the first of the two to be acted upon, it is expected, but the sewerage proposition should come up shortly j thereafter, thus placing the local board in a position to advertise for bids for the proposed improvements before snow flies. According ta those who appeared best informed, there will be little or no objections to either of the two improvements, and at the present writing the outlook is most favorable that these long looked for conveniences will be placed at the disposal of the people of our village. River and Lake Trip One of the most enjoyable river and take trips of the season took place last Sunday, when a number of McHenry people, together with out-of town guests, chartered the passenger boat "Gladene" for a trip up Fox river and thru the lakes to the lotus beds. The boat, bearing the picnicers, left Justen's pier shortly after ten o'clock in the morning and on arrival at Fox Lake all disembarked and partook of a picnic dinner in the grove near the Mineola hotel. After dinner the trip around the lake was resumed and then over to Grass lake and the lotus beds, where most of the afternoon was passed picking flowers and enjoying the wonderful sight. Those who made up the happy party were: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Erickson of Rockford; Mrs. Spregue of Roscoe; Mrs. Ramsey and son, Glenn, and Misses Myrtle McKay and Bess Ralstrom of Caledonia; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Martin and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Loomis and Miss Audrey Buckley of Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mead, Mrs. Carrie Joslyn and Miss Schrank of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Erickson and daughter, Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bassett and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. Perkins and daughter, Adeline, and Miss Angela Petesch of this village. HELP! The Michels family at Johnsburg, which last Sunday morning lost their home and everything in it by fire, is in dire need of help. Anyone having a piece of furniture or two for which they have no further use ' could not find a better place or perform a more charitable act than to turn it over to this family. Some have also been heard to express themselves as willing \o do something for the family in a financial way. Many have already tendered financial aid and for the convenience of those who wish to do something The Plaindealer has taken the liberty of acccepting all money contributions which may be turned in to us and we will see that same goes to the family in need. A record will be kept of those who contribute thru The Plaindealer and anyone interested may call at any time and look over the list and the amount contributed. ftlRUCK BT FLYER McHenry Truck Driver Miraculously Escapes Death First Annual Bazaar Everything is being placed in readiness for the first annual bazaar, dinner and dance to be given under the auspices of the Chapel Hill Country club at their commodious new club house at Howell's Villa next Saturday evening and a cordial invitation is extended to all. This is the first opportunity that the people of this community are given to see Sidney Smith his famous drawings of "Andy Gump and Min" and this fact alone should attract a large crowd. Besides this an entertainment of novel stunts and a general good time is being planned for yott. The committee in charge of tee event is preparing to take care of a hig crowd. Reaorters Entertain The younger set on the river spent a very enjoyable afternoon on Thursday of last week, when Misses Beryl Schueler and Virginia tlartzel acted in the capacity of hostesses to a number of their little friends. The guests were little Dot Lasch, Ruth Eggert, Billy Horn, Jr., Dorothy Hartzel, Josephine Schaffer and Gladys Schueler. The afternoon ended in a beach party, followed by dainty refreshments. Another howling success, which tenders toward the annual increasing popularity of our Fox river. Expected Honw Tonight J. W. Schaffer, owner and proprietor of the McHenry garage on Pearl street, accompanied by Harvey Nye, Howard Wattles, Lawrence Huck, Peter M. Justen and Leon Miller, are expected home this evening from Flint, Mich., from which city they are driving six Chevrolet cars. The party left fifcHenry Tuesday A lucky jump is the only reason why George Steilen is here to tell of his miraculous escape from death as a result of his experience yesterday noon when the big Paige truck he has been driving for Fred Weinschenker during the past few weeks was struck by the Chicago and Milwaukee flyer at the Wilson station railroad crossing, about four miles this side of Waukegan. The McHenry man was on his way home from Waukegan at the tfme of the accident. The big truck was loaded down with kelastone, which was to have been delivered to the McHenry Artificial Stone & Construction Co. The crossing, according to the driver as well as other McHenry people who are familiar with same, is a most dangerous one and, while there is a natural obstruction of a view of the track on account of a house and large tree, two wagons standing near the depot further obstructed the view, and the fast train was almost upon him before Mr. Steilen realized the danger he was in. "I just jumped" is the way he explained it when questioned by a Plaindealer reporter last night and further than this he is unable to account for his escape. The big truck and its cargo were totally demolished, while the collision also put the locomotive carrying the train out of business. The train ran some little distance before it was brought to a full stop and the passengers were a* sight as they alighted to satisfy their curiosity. Many of the windows being open the passengers were given the full benefit of the flour-like kelastone, which was scattered along the track for a distance of about 100 feet. Fred Weinschenker, the owner of the truck, and who is engaged in the motor transfer business, was making his daily trip from Chicago at the time of the accident and did not learn of same until his arrival in town late yesterday afternoon. When questioned last night Mr. Weinschenker could give little information, only to say that he would go over to the Wilson station crossing today for the purpose of making an investigation. No doubt the claim agent for the railway company will call on him today or tomorrow. ^ Choristers at St. Mary's It came as a surprise to the Rev. pastor and St Mary's congregation last Sunday when twenty-five Paulist Choristers with Mr. Leroy Wetzel, their director, appeared in the choir loft to sing at the late mass. It was a veritable inspiration for the worshippers to hear such wonderful music at divine service. Those fine diminuendos and crescendos in such devotional music lifted the hearts of the faithful into realms above. It was the first time that a real boy choir sang in St. Mary's and everyone who heard this wonderful music heard the choir at its best, because the building is so eminently fitted for the rendition of such music. The Rev. pastor thanked the Paulist Choristers for their fine courtesies to St. Mary's and complimented their fine organisation and its indomitable director. Entertained Social Wheel Mrs. Fred Jencks of Court street acted as hostess to the members of the Social Wheel last Thursday afternoon. Guessing contests provided much enjoyment for the guests, at which Mrs. N. H. Petesch, Mrs. J. C. Holly and Mrs Sanborn were awarded prizes. The afternoon's activities came^ to at close with the serving of refreshments. The next meeting of the society will be at the home of Mrs. H. W. Allen at Woodstock on Thursday afternoon of next week, Aug. 19. Automobiles will . leave Petesch's at 1:30 p. m. Don't forget the home bakery sale 0k the village hall Saturday ELLIOTT OPPOSES LOMLEY k McCAULEY WITHDRAWS FROM STATE'S ATTORNEY RACE flan. Edward D. Shurtleff of Marengo A too Quits Race For Senatorshlp-- Learners Out For Circuit Clerk New announcements and changes in county and state politics are being made in such rapid succession that the time has arrived when it takes a real expert at the game to keep in touch with all that is transpiring in the field of political activities. Among the most important announcements to be made during the past week is the withdrawal of Atty. James J. McCauley from the race for state's attorney, thus leaving the battie to be fought out between the present incumbent, Atty. V. S. Lumley of Woodstock, and Atty. E. J. Elliott of Richmond. A meeting, during which a decision was reached to have Atty. McCauley withdraw from the race, was held at Woodstock last Friday, but it was not until the following day that a choice was made between the two young attorneys who had started out in a campaign to unseat Mr. Lumley. Atty. Elliott, who Is now left to fight it out with his older and more experienced opponent, called at The Plaindealer office on Monday of this week and, according to his way of looking at the whole matter, he has an even chance of being nominated and then elected to the office he seeks. It's going to be a real fight for this important office, according to some of the local politician, who have figured it out that Mr. .Lumley will have on his hands even a tougher fight than he went thru four years ago. We are informed that a voters' league is to be organized |n every part of the county and McHenry is to be the leader in this direction. A meeting for the purpose of organizing such a league is called for this (Thursday) evening at the village hall at 8:30 o'clock. The purpose of the league, we are informed, is to demand a square deal in politics, while it is also expected that the local league will endorse the candidacy of Atty. E. J. Elliott for Btate's attorney, Chas. F. Hayes for circuit clerk and Dr. E. E. Windmueller for coroner. All of the above candidates are ex-service men. Among the other new announcements since last week are George W. Lemmers for circuit clerk and Atty, Chas. H. Francis of Woodstock for state representative, Atty. James F. Casey having given up the idea of becoming a candidate for this office. With Mr. Lemmers' entry as a candidate for the circuit clerkship, the fight for this office develops into a three cornered affair, Volney E. Brown and Chas. Hayes having announced their intentions some time ago. One of the real surprises of the political situation came on Wednesday morning with the word that Hon. E. D. Shurtleff of Marengo had withdrawn as a senatorial candidate, thus leaving the field to Congressman Mc- Kinley, Col. B. M. Chiperfield and Congressman Smith. McHenry county voters were indeed surprised and sorry to hear of Mr. Shurtleff's withdrawal, as many of them had felt that the opportunity was ripe for the sending of a McHenry county man to Washington. Just what^ bearing Mr. Shurtleff's action will have on the voters of McHenry county and the northern part of that state is not known at this time, altho it is expected that most of nis strength will go to William B. McKinley of Champaign. However, Mayor Thompson's strength in this section of the state should not be under estimated, and it is freely predicted by men who have been in politics for years that the mayor's candidate, Congressman Smith, will be given a vote here that will bo a surprise to manj*. MADE HOMELESS BY FIRE ff Joseph Michels at Johnsburg Destroyed Miscellaneous Sho*fr Mrs. Louis Oertel entertained a number of friends at her home on Water street Saturday at a miscellaneous shower in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Howard Simpson. A most delightful evening was passed and at an appropriate hour delicious refreshments, consisting of ice cream and cake, were served by the hostess. The . guest of honor was the recipient of a number of lovely and useful gifts. Those who enjoyed this pleasant affair were: Mesdames Simon Michels, Anton Schneider, G. C. Boley, Jos. W. Rothermel, M. M. Niesen, John P. Weber, Al. Krause and J. W. Bonslett. Sunday School at Picnic The members of the Methodist Sunday school, together with a number of friends, enjoyed their annual picnic outing at McCollum's lake last Friday, the event proving one of profound enjoyment for all. Games, bathing and the many other amusements that go to make up an outing of the sort prevailed thruout the day, while a delicious picnic dinner including a weenie roast, was partaken of at the noon hour. The party returned home during the early evening, a bit- tired, but satisfied that they had, papaya day of real enjoyment. ° • iaMtariaa at A fire, which totally destroyed the home and its entire contents, left the Joseph Michels family at Johnsburg homeless early last Sunday morning, the family saving only their night apparel and a few pieces of clothing they were able to gather in their flight to save their own lives. The fire, supposedly started by a bolt of lightning, altho the origin Will never be known, was first discovered by Mrs. Michels, who awakened from her night's slumber shortly before five o'clock. Smelling smoke, Mrs. Michels arose to investigate and found the kitchen of their home a roaring furnace. Terribly frightened she started for the bed room to arose her husband and before she could reach him strangers, who were just passing the place in an automobile, had broken in the windows, and with their assistance the members of the family, including seven small children, were taken from the burning building, but none too soon to avoid a catastrophe. Within a very few minutes after the rescue of the family and before neighbors were able to reach the scene the entire building was ablaze, thus making it utterly impossible to save any of the household effects, even the family's small savings, amounting to about forty dollars, were consumed. Terrified beyond description and too young to realize the meaning of it all, the little tots started down the road crying and screaming. Their cries awakened their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, next door neighbors, as well as others who lived close by, but by the time willing hands arrived the home was beyond redemption. A bucket brigade proved of little avail and before many of the residents of the little hamlet were awa^ of what was happening the home and everything in it lay in ruins. The family was taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller and before many hours kind neighbors and friends had supplied all with fcufficient clothing with which to cover their bodies at least and since then charitable hearts have made tea family quite comfortable. A collection for the family was taken up during the baseball game at Johnsburg on Sunday afternoon, which totalled nearly $200,* and sine* that time others have contributed to the fund. We are told that a home has been offered for use of the family and just as soon as furniture can be obtained they will again go to housekeeping, altho for the present they will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Miller. v The scene after the fire was probably the most pathetic ever witnessed in this community. Mr. Michels is just a common workman and during the summer months is employed at Pistakee Bay. The high cost of living had made it quite a task for him to support the family and now that he lost everything the case becomes a most pitiful one. ITEMS OF LOCAL AS PICKED UP BY PLAINIHUiJOl REPORTERS DURING WBK PAULIST CHORISTERS Will Appear In McHenry Park In Last Concert of Season Sunday It-was good news to learn that the Paulist Choristers are coming to McHenry. MpHenry • is always fond of good music. Especially fond are we of the Paulist Choristers because they sing exceptionally well. Two or three years ago we recall some brilliant evening programs in the baseball park, where some famous Tscfcaikowski and Rubinstein numbers made a decisive hit with the people. "Lisfning to the Mocking Bird" and other solos did certainly captivate every heart those ^enchanting evenings long, long ago. This summer the Paulist Choristers |tre living among us and as they have now a permanent summer home on Pistakee bay we offer them all the more a cordial welcome to sing and captivate our hearts again. Those who heard a section of the Choristers in St. Mary's church last Sunday saw a "little bit of heaven." There is much more in store at the park concert next Sunday afternoon. Mr. Leroy Wetzel is Father Finn's successor as director. He is a gifted successful choir master and he knows how to bring out the finest and most fascinating ensemble music. He has, furthermore, one or two boy soloists who smash their way into every human heart. Let us hope the afternoon will bo a quiet and motionless one. It would be a courtesy to the songsters if we coula park our cars noiselessly and in order. It will be the'privilege of all the music loving publie to cheer up the tagging girls with the stiver of appreciation and gratitude. Buys Home C. W. Goodell, local agent for the C. * N. W. railway, has purchased tee Eli Brink house on Mill street and with his wife will take possession and move into same just as soon aa the present tenant, William Halm, Is able to find quarters. What People Are Doing la fBlage and tke Immediate Other Short Paragraphs The Mystic Workers will meat £tt Woodman hall Wednesday evening «t next week, Aug. 18. Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A* will hold a home bakery sale at the village hall Saturday at 10:00 a. m. Edward Knox is a new employn aft the Overton garage on the West Side, having started work there on Monday of this week. Fred Nickels, tee faithful night watch at the local plant of the Borden Milk company, is enjoying his an* nual two weeks' vacation. George Kamholz has quit job at the Terra Cotta factory and haa gone to Belvidere, where he has start* ed work in a local factory. The date for tee holding of their annual picnic will be decided at a regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus at their hall here this (Thurs*- day) evening. Jas. W. Lee, who a few years ago farmed it south of town, writes from Medford,-Wis^ that they have had no rain in a month, but in spite of this fact the crops up there look good. Hundreds of tourists are finHiay their way to the lotus bods in Graas lake these days. Many of the sight seeing visitors are making the trip to the beds via Fox river from tlda village. . The ice cream social, given by the Ladies' Aid society of the M. B. church on the E. E. Bassett lawn last Thursday evening, was quite well attended and as a result of same a nSnt sum has beat added to tea society** treasury. Henry Heuser, who during the pnat several months has conducted a meat department in the Northern Illinois Jobbing company store in the BrefeM building on the West Side, has severed his connections with the place nod quit last week. Drop in. You are welcome to hear all the latest records on the Everett phonograph. We carry a full line of needles and repair parts for all makai <f talking machines. Expert repairing. Trade* that ancient machine of thine for an Everett No. 9. Everett Hunter, Jr. Last week's rain vary materially helped the pickle crop and as a result the local receiving station is taking ip an average of thirty bushels a day. Patrons of the plant residing east and southeast of the village appear te have the best crops, undoubtedly dun to the fact that these sections havu had more rain than others. In honor of the first birthday anniversary of Donald Hankermeyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hankermeyer, his aunts and uncles from Chicago were invited out last Sunday. A trip was made to Lake Geneva, Wis* where a chicken dinner and a boat trip around the lake assisted in iiiskiaj ,v^ the occasion a most pleasant one ftorv ^ all. . * The three Miller boys, who hftva O been serving a jail term at Woodstock under a sentence by the federal court for draft evasion, have been transferred to the Kane county jail at Geneva, where our famous pugulist, Jack Johnson, is also making his headquarters. Rumor has it that the transfer was made on account of too many liberties. Henry Kamholz is getting his placa on the West Side in readiness for the opening of his hardware store. The building is now undergoing a thoro cleaning, after which the work of placing the stock will be started. While considerable of his stock has already arrived, the more important part of his order is yet to make its appearance. However, Mr. Kamhols feels that everything will be at hand when it comes time for the openings which he expects to be sometime between now and the first of the month. John L. May, manager of the John L. May Pickle company, has two men engaged in cutting flag from the weat end of the mill pond, where sama grows in great abundance. The flag, which is used for filling in the seama of barrels, is first cut from a scow used by the workmen and then carried to the building, where it goes thru a drying process, then it is bundled and made ready for shipment. Last year 1,500 pounds of these leave.: were shipped to the Chicago market, whilo the shipment-this year, it is expected will be much larger. We are in receipt of a souveasr post card from C. F. Norager, who ia now in Europe. The card contains a view of a bank into which C«id roubles are being carried. HI - message reads: "This is the Russian Bolshevik gold roubles being deposited in the state bank of Estonia. There iav now being sent into Deoh mark, Sweden and Estonia milliona after millions in order to obtain tor* eign currency. Each box con $150,000 in ten g0*1 gould each rouble equal to about 50 Greetings." Tl»e ten on July 10 and reached ua fcfcst Friday. "3 •k 9 •ir# ft •(| i W - - & r v,-