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» r, • V : *"•< '• v ;• * f . \.' ••••* % '/-v. s ^ *H' , , . -AW>ltVMV/*K.1f ^wrtvr . . • ,:m i y, .I --»W» III» .*' •<*• - wT,i w I Oixtiifc' «'*' ~ " *-• ** rj ^ T'g 71 i • •» a4- • ••**-«• WSMwm5 AH JK[lUi|ilMlMli|l •$sr-5 •to «Wti VOLUME XLV1 MoHENRY. ILLINOIS, THURSDAY• SEPTEMBER 2. 1080 NO. 18 VCBtY DMMC 1TDC .Al TAKEN OF OUR COLUMN8 Al|fta«nt ef News la CoaJctMi Form Far Busy McHENRY CANDIDATE HOPEFUL W^tir J. Walsh Mack Encouraged ^ . people ...^"..yThe Rkhmond-Smftoa oousmunity high school as well as the grade school In that village opened on Monday > Horning of this week. The dates for the holding of the * eetond fail festival under the auspices of the Woodstock Elks have been set f<W Sept. 15, 16, 17 and 1§, . A Ave days' chautauqua was heW at Hebron last week and as a result the committee went into the hole to the extent of about $90 on an $800 guarantee. David Henry Johnson of Woodstock baa been adjudicated a bankrupt. His liabilities are listed as $1,000 and his assets as nothing. His main creditors are Woodstock and Harvard merints. William Yanke, aged forty, is back ." •$- his home at Crystal Lake, following * wiatment in a Chicago hospital for an attack of anthrax, contracted from a shaving brush. Chicago physicians l. ware able to effect a cure.p _/k. factory where talking; machines •' am to be manufactured may locate at Genoa Junction,'WiB. Stock in the concern is now being sold td ftflidents 1 of that'live little municipality and it looks as if the factory will be landed. A tentative movement for the establishment of a country club is now undir way at Barrington. That the dab, should same become a reality, - will be one of which any community would feel proud of is seen by the proposal to interest 300 people to become members at a membership fee of $500 each. - Labor day will be fittingly observed at Harvard. The" big doings, consisting of games, sports, races, ball game, musical program and speaking, will begin at nine o'clock and continue &ruout the entire day and will conclude with pavement dancing in the evening. The* Harvard band will tarnish the music. Charles Seegert, aged forty, was instantly killed on the Dr. McAuliffe farm, in Seneca township, on Wednesday morning of last week, when the boiler on a threshing outfit blew up. The unfortunate victim of the fatality was firing the boiler when the ex- . plosion took place. The threshing (rtktfit was totally destroyed. • • frigging under a sill of a barn which ha was moving, Adolph Schultz, a farmer residing near Deerfield, Lake county, struck a glass jar containing $1*800 in gold. Thus far no one bas laid claikn to the money and until time as the rightful owner puts in an appearance and proves the gold the finder will claim it as his own. A unique wedding ceremony was * Performed amid the lotus blossoms in Grass lake one day last week, the ^principals of the event being Miss Claire Parker, a nurse, of Chicago and John Wilkinson of Fox Lake. The ceremony was performed by Police Magistrate Meyers of Fox Lake. A like ceremony took place at Grasa lake about six years ago. Lack of sufficient material to finish it that end of the road, work on the «tst end of the Waukegan-Volo cement road has once more been halted. Ttiis time, according to Lake county pipers, the work will not be resumed until enough material has arrived for the completion of the job. However, it is expected that this material Will fee on hand within two weeks and that tf|e old plank road will be completed this fall Sa now assured. The McHenry County light 6 . Power Co. has filed a petition with the public utilities commission at Spring Aeld, permission to continue in dffeet the increased rates for electric lijfvilf |B Hebron and Richmond. The tagmue was authorised by the jg^ringfleld body in an artier famed on ' Hiy 9*. 1019, which **» etttytaed in jfett from March 31, 1820, to Oct. 1, llOO. The coeapany asks that the v jigrtes be continued in effect fpr anliiher year -. Miss Mary Cunningham, sixty-eight, far fifty-two years employed at the - Blgin watch factory, was found dead to bed to hef room in the National Bouse in Elgin last Friday morning. |he deceased was born in Dundee fcwnship on Aug. 12, 1852, and en .^tered the employ of the Elgin factory It the age of sixteen. Her wealth - is estimated, at $20,000, which has been accununulated during the many . fears that she was employed in< El-< -gin's big induatry. She has no known "o«felatives. The farmers in tin vicinity of Lib- .V * jrtyville, who a short time ago were ordered to discontinue the delivery of I riheir milk to the Yore milk factory ||i that village, are again delivering their product to the plant. Z. L. ^Rlaisdell, the Chicago inspector who ordered the milk supply stopped, was * also the man to give the dairymen «rtlen which again allowed them to ' taring their milk to the Libertyville Hie dairymen affected by the very indignant over name at Walter J. Walsh, Republican candidate fpr representative in general assembly, eighth district, has just completed a canvassing tour of the county and when seen on Tuesday morning of this week the local aspirant for legislative honors appeared particularly good honored and much elated over the reception tendered him in his own county/ Things are shaping themselves very nicely for the local young man, especially in his home county, and if Lake and Boone counties will give him just a little help he feels'that his chances at the coming primary are particularly bright far'his nomination. Being of that clean-cut type of American manhood, a successful farmer and "general good fellow has made hitti friends everywhere and the support that he had already been assured by leading Republicans all over the county has spurred him on to greater activity and he is this week going over the £.ake county field with a view 6f rounding up at least a few votes over there. McHenry people, who know this candidate best, are pulling with might and main to bring the nomination to him. Our peJfole feel that the opportunity of sending one of our own men down to Springfield is now at hand and from what we are able to gather along the highways and byways of our own little municipality McHenry is going to give Walter J. Walsh a Ipkndid endorsement . . "THIS IS THE LIFE" At thl Empire Theatre Sunday Evening, Sept. I This Is the Life," a William C. Cushman offering with all that hie trademark implies of excellence in musical farce comedy, is an early underlined attraction at the Empire theatre on Sunday, Sept 6. It has brilliant, joyous, piquant music, songs that charm and that are easily sung and whistled; a plot that is consistent and filled to the brim with comedy; principals that can sing, dance and act; a chorus of pretty girls who sing, dance and wear those ahead of the model gowns that create a sensation in every city visited. They are the most startling ever seen on the stage; freakish they may be, but the modists aay accurately forecast the styles in women's gowns for next year. Their design and combination of colore will make the ladies sit up and take notice. "This is the Life" will keep you laughing from start to finish. Not a picture. A Farewell Surprise The members of St. Patrick's choir tendered one of their members. Miss Blanche Meyers, a farewell surprise at the home of Misses Mary and Bridget Doherty on Green streaf last Friday evening. Games, contests Mid music made up an unusually happy few hours, after which delicious refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and fruit punch, were served. A farewell token in the form of a camera was presented to the guest of honor by those assembled. Miss Meyers left Monday morning for Chicago, where she has since entered the American hospital, Diversey Blvd., and has thus taken up a course of training to prepare herself for a nurse. She is a graduate of this year's class of the McHenry high school and her many friends here wish her stleee New Hardware Store Opem West McHenry*s new hardware •tore, owned and conducted by Henry C. Kamholz, opened for business the first of the week and since then the proprietor has kept himself comfortably busy. . Altho all of his stock is not as yet in, enough has arrived to allow the opening. For the present only the staple articles will be handled altho it is Mr. Kamholi's hope to increase the stock from time to time. Henry is a first-class tin-smith and any work in this line left to his care is sure to receive his prompt and personal attention. Give this worthy young man a part of your patronage. We are sure same will be depreciated. Enjoyed Weenie Roaat Thirty members of the Boys' and Girls' clubs of this place were driven down to the dam in Fox river south of this village between five and six o'clock on Tuesday evening, where a weenie roast was enjoyed. The young folks were, chaperoned by Meedames Chaa. L. Page and C. W. Gibba, leaders of the Girls' club, and W. E. Whiting, leader of the boys' organization. Needless to say. that a very pleasant time was had by all. ME* IN FIRST COUNTY CONVENTION SATURDAY To Form. Comity Organisation at October Meeting--Atty. Pouae Oat After Canty CemmaaderaMp The first annual county convention of members of the American Legion met at the armory at Woodstock last Saturday evening, between four and five hundred ex-service men having been present. " • The attendance came as a happy surprise to the men responsible for the event and so enthused were those present with the spirit displayed that it was decided to organize a county body of war yets. A meeting for the election of officers of the county organsation will be on Monday, Oct. 4, at which time officers will be elected and other matters of importance discharged. A committee of two members from each post in the county was named last Saturday night and these will form the executive committee of the bounty organization and will be active at the October meeting. Among those present at the meeting from"the McHenry post and who went over in official capacity were Howard Wattles, publicity; Edward Conway, athletics, and Chas. J. Reihansperger, entertainment. Among the men mentioned as possible contenders for office in the county organization is Atty. A. H. Pouse of this village, who, it ift understood, is going out after the county comnymdership. Atty. Pouse has always been one of the most active Legion men of the county and those who appear to be in a position to know, are of the opinion that our able young attorney has a good chance to win the honor. After the business session light refreshments were partaken of, after which the entire gathering sojourned to the Princess theatre at the county seat, where a special show was put on for their benefit. Those arfyo were over from McHenry report a very fine meeting and a good time. Beys ami Girls Wia Prlfee Several of the members of the Boys' and Girls' clubs of this community came in for prizes and honorable mention at-the county fair held at Woodstock last week. Misses Margaret Stenger, Catherine Walsh, Marjorie Phalin, Mary and Margaret Ek strom came in for first and second prizes in the sewing and canning clubs' exhibit, while Howard Phalin captured first prize in the big club exhibit. Earl Walsh and Elwood Lober came in for honors in the cattle judging contest. The local clubs are made up of members residing in north Nunda and McHenry townships and it can be truthfully said that our clubs are the most active ^in McHenry county. The winners of prizes and honors at the county fair are to be congratulated and we are sure that the parents as well aa the people of the entire community feel very proud of Motored to MJlwaakf* Fair An automobile party, consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Chaa. W. Gibbs, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whiting and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Powers and son, Hugh; Mr. and Mrs. David Powers •nri Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gafke, the latter of Woodstock, left McHenry at 5:80 Wednesday morning of this week motored to Milwaukee, Wia, they passed tare days a* the fair. r^* • w- ^ '-"v CedAnaatiea at 8t. Mary"* The sacrament of confirmation will be given to a class of sixty-five children in St. Mapy's church next Wednesday, Sept. «. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock the Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muidoon will open the ceremonies for this occasion at St. Mary's, for which the reverend pastor has long been preparing. The church will be suitably decorated for the event and special music will be a feature that will mark the great day with unusual splendor. Mrs. Lampe of Chicago will be soloist. Most likely the Rt. Rev. Bishop will have something to say to the parish after confirmation exercises, so that seata will be in demand early that evening. Seats will be free, any seat available, but a paper collection will be taken up for the orphan children, a cause that is deserving of everyone's sincere sympathy. , Mare Houses Needed Now that moving time is here the shortage of houses in McHenry is more keenly felt than ever before. J. E. Pufahl and family have vacated' the place on Main street which they have occupied the past few years and are now living in their newly acquired home, the Smith residence on the same street L. A. Erickson and Jamily, who have occupied the house since coming to McHenry nearly two years ago, are temporarily "camping out" in their garage until the completion of their new home on Waukegan street, which is now under construction. AN UNEXPECTED VISIT Of Three Sisters Makee one of the happiest of family re unions to take place in our midat was occasioned thru the unexpected arrival of three daughter?, all sisters, of Mr, .and Mrs. Mathias Blake of this village at the family home on Green street last Sunday. Without the least knowledge of their coming, the three daughters. Sisters Jeremia, Arcadia and Ildevous, arrived at the home of their parents last Saturday night and soon after plans were on foot for a reunion of the family. All of the children were .notified that night and the following morning and on Sunday the entire family, together with the grandchildren, gathered for dinner at the Blake home, forty-seven being present. After a sumptuous repast the afternoon and evening was passed in a social manner. Besides the three sisters named and the heads of this happy family, those present to make the occasion a memorable one were the following: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blake and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anton P. Freund and family and Anton Blake. As a continuation to Sunday's event tlpe passenger boat "Gladene" was chartered and Monday was very pleasantly passed with a boat ride up Fox river, thru the lotus beds and the chain of lakes. The party carried their own picnic dinner. The entire family, with the exception of William Blake and family, was also present on Monday. Besides the members of the family two sisters from St. Mary's parochial school as well as two sisters from the Johnsburg school and the Misses Kathryn and Margaret Blake were also present on Monday. Both days were thoroly enjoyed by all. Sister Jeremia is stationed at Naperville, 111., Sister Arcadia in Chicago and Sister Ildevous has just been transferred to Johnsburg, where she will be stationed for the coming seaaon at least. . Down on the Farm* The members of the A. W. BA of this village are spending two weeks at a "down on the farm" party on the Dr. N. J. Nye farm near Ringwood, The young people, you can just imagine, are having the time of their young lives. Those in the party are: Misses Mary Walsh, Marguerite Overton, Adele Heimer, Mary Smith, Florence Conway, Genevieve Carey, Rosemary Nye, Rosina Freund and Jennie Cooley. Miss Lillian Stilling is as fhiff"" tor the girls. ,v* t* ""S "V;v " ^ •• - VSW *v Earl Walehls Pwqr Stefan Earl Walsh, son of Mr. and tfrs.' Jack Walsh of this village, had his favorite pony stolen at the fair grounds at Woodstock some time during last Thursday afternoon. The pony was quartered in the horse barn on the fair grounds and the theft was not discovered until about six o'clock, when Earl went to the barn for the purpose of feeding the animal. Officer Walsh of thisN village, father of the owner of the pony, was notified immediately after the discovery of the theft, who in turn called up the sheriff's office at Woodstock, when an immediate search of the stolei^pony was instituted. While the Woodstock officials were scouting the country for the loet pony, a lad, riding the animal, was found at the fair grounds, whence he had returned to get the halter which he had forgotten in his haste to make his get-away. The lad, an inmate of some home for wayward boys, was placed under arrest and lodged in the Woodstock jail, while the pony was returned to its rightful owner. All of this happened without the knowledge of Sheriff Roy Stewart, who on entering the jail the following morning was confronted by the lad. On questioning the boy the sheriff was told that-he had no place to sleep and thru the kindness of the authorities was allowed to sleep there. Believing the story to be correct the sheriff allowed the boy his freedom and when it came time for his hearing, which was set for the following morning, the lad, of course, was among the missing. The misunderstanding came about thru the fact that the telephone message, notifying the sheriff's office of the theft, was taken by Deputy Sheriff Charles Wandrack, who took charge of the search for the boy in the absence of Mr. Stewart. After the entire situation had been explained to those concerned, another search was instituted, with the result that the lad was again found, admiring the pony at the fair grounds. This time he was taken to the county court, where he was immediately taken before County Judge C. P. Barnes and ordered sent to the St. Charles school for hoys. _ . Couaty K. If, A..C*iventia« The county convention of the R. N. A. will convene at Richmond next Thursday, Sept. 9. ' There will be three sessions, morning, afternoon and evening, and Mrs. Giliiard, chief examiner, will be on hand to exemplify the work. Quite a few of the members of the two McHenry camps are A USEFUL LIFE IS ERM» JOHN HUEMANN PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY MORNING Settled at Jehnaburg Over Seventy Yearn Aga--Traded With Indiana aa Banka of Fax River John Huemann, another of McHenry |ownship's early residents and a man trhose acquaintance extended thru out the entire county, passed away at his late home in this village about four o'cock last Friday morning, after a four weeks' confinement to his bed. Mr. Huemann was up and quite active until about fifteen years ago, when he lost the sight of his eyes, and since that time he has been seen on car streets but little. The deceased was born in Hirten, Krais Mein. Cermany, on August 7, 1827, and was 93 years and 20 days of age at the time of his death. He grew to manhood* in Germany, where he served the customary three years in the army, and while thus engaged also attended the military school. After his discharge from the army he started in as an apprentice tailor, which vocation he followed up to the time he came to America. In those early days there was no such thing as a tailor shop, especially in the rural communities of the Fatherland, and, like all other- men of that particular vocation, his work was done in his home and the homes of his customers. His greatest ambition in life, after his release from the German army, was to come to America and with this thought foremost in his mind he struggled, labored and saved, until one day, after he had reached the age of twenty summers, he counted up his savings and found that he had just enough to carry him to the shores of his desire. Gathering up what few belongings he possessed and bidding the dear ones good-bye, John Huemann left the country of his birth and set sail for America, "the land of the free." His arrival in New York found him with little money, but a strong will to make good in his newly adopted country. He at once set out at his vocation and, following the. same custom as had been taught him back home, he started making a house to house canvass and his travels soon brought him to Poughkeepsie, N. Y., whei^ he remained until his labors had bright, him enough to warrant the start for Johnsburg, the destination he had in mind before he left home. The trip between New York and Chicago was made by rail and water and in Chicago he once more boarded a boat, which carried him to Waukegan. As fortune would have it, two Johnsburg men were at Waukegan on the day that our subject arrived and ha rode with them to Johnsburg that day. On his arrival at Johnsburg, which at that time was one big wilderness and inhabited by only a few white families, he set out to work for people who had settled there before him. He wanted a small stretch of ground which he might be able to call his own. Days stretched into weeks, then months and years and then one day he was joined by two brothers, Mathias and Nicholas, who had also crossed the deep blue waters of the Atlantic ocean and come to the new world. This was about two years after he had landed on our soil. Hearing of the wonderful possibilities offered out in Iowa, the three brothers left Johnsburg together and made for the Hawkeye state. Later on all three of the brothers purchased small tracts of land. However, our subject decided that Johnsburg was the best place after all, so he sold his holdings and returned, where a short time after he purchased a stretch of land which now represents the old homestead, situated on the west bank of Fox river about two miles north of this village. The farm is now occupied by his son, Frederick. He was united in marriage to Margaret Schmitt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schmitt, on September 14, 1864, the ceremony having been performed in Johnsburg's first church, which was constructed of log. The couple first made their home with Mrs. Huemann's parents, where they resided until the time of the purchase of the old homestead, where they continued to make their home for many years. In fact, the deceased, with the exception of four years spent on a small farm near Johnsburg, resided on the old homestead continuously until he moved to this village about eighteen years ago. Twelve children were born to the union, two of whom died in infancy. The living children are: Joseph and Jacob of Johnsburg, Hubert of Warren, Idaho; Nicholas A. of this village, Fred, who resides on the old home- ^ ,. . - . j. stead; Mrs. Katherine May and Mrs. planning on attendmg at one if, M/Adam8 of John8burR, Mrs. Nick not all of the three sessions. I pVeund of Chicago, Mrs. Joseph Died- McHenryitea oa Battle Fielda jrich and Rose Huemann of McHenry. According to souvenir post cards Besides these and a heart-broken wife received from Dr. D. G. Wells and son, Glenn, who are now touring Europe, they are now going over the battle folds of France and Belgium. : . . ' School supplies at Erickaoa'a. > / ,1V V'v ;•*' . ;>.U? there are also left to survive twen ty-eight grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren and one greatjgreat- grandchild. He also leavas pne wL^./c- ~ " -a •' v- vi IK -J * .... .4 JL > .. 3 ... * ._a* * *.L.. > > Xk s* .-£3 • : - •< t. inAuia.. t> iitr• i (Continued on fourth page) LAKE COUNTY FAIR 1> Held at Libertyvillr T,f>»andi§ 6, "... - ,.fm_ board of directors ef the Lake county fair have been doing every thing possible to arra nge a fair program that will be of interest to every resident of Lake county and adjoining counties, where there is any interest whatever in seeing the very latest, the most efficient and the most practical in machinery, in equipment for both farm and home and in exhibits of a similar nature. In addition to the usual display af good livestock, farm crops, canned goods and bakery products, schqol and home displays, there will also be an interesting' Sunday school exhibit, displays by our high schools and a complete demonstration of the Work of our Boys' and Girls' Pig club. Mrs. Redheffer, general superintendent of the women's display, haa also arranged an interesting program far children. . Miss Edith Werner, who has charge of the health exhibits at the Illinois state fair, and public health nursing, division of child hygiene, will be at the Lake county fair every day for the purpose of helping mothers with their child hygiene and general development. Infants and children of school age (6-14 years) will be examined daily and cash prises of $10.00 given in each class .for the highest scoring infant or older child. Miss Werner will also give daily demonstration of bathing and general care of infants. Interested mothers may consult her at any time. Miss Dorothy Supple of Deerfield will supervise the children's games and playground just back of the big rest tent. This feature will be a boon to tired mothers and children. There will be plenty of music furnished by the Waukegap Union bend, the Rosecrans band and the Libertyville band. Some of the free attractions will be of a musical nature. High diving, bicycle racing and other features have been added. The harness racing program is much larger and better than formerly and the race entries are filling rapidly so that the lover of this sport Will be more than pleased this year. Fireworks displays, feature moving films, dancing and other forms ef evening entertainment have been arranged for this year. The concession spaces have been selling steadily and at a higher rate than formerly, so every one will be given an opportunity to spend their time and money in a clean, legitimate way. "Ate grounds will be well lighted and ample police protection will be given as formerly. The board has been striving to build up a county fair that will become known for its clean features, its well bred livestock displays, its upto- date free attractions and its fair treatment of both patrons and public. The officials look upon the fair as a splendid form of public entertainment and as a direct means of local advertisement, not as a business conducted for the benefit of a few Individual. I. " James Boyle Married James Boyle, eldest son of' John Boyle, who resides a short diatance west of town, was united in marriage to Miss Vera Vastine in Chicago at four o'clock on Thursday afternoon of last week. Particulars regarding the event are rather meagre, altho we learn that the groom left the same evening for Key West, from which city he set sail on Saturday for Hershey, Cuba, where he has employment in the sugar mills of the Hershey Candy company. T^ie bride will follow later. The bride has made frequent visits to McHenry during the past few years and has in this manner made numerous friends and acquaintance here. She is a pleasing young -- .r ^ city woman and has many admiring friends. The groom saw overseas I service in the late war and since his | discharge from the army he has made his home with his father. He is one of the community's finest young men nnH his many friends extend to him and his bride their choicest wishes. Formal Opening of Quartera The members of the McHenry post, American Legion, now the lessees of the basement and hall in the Simon Stoffel block or. the West Side, will have their formal opening on Thursday evening of next week, at which time the boys are promised a big treat. ITEHS OF LOCAL mittBT AS PICKED UP BY REPORTERS DURING What People Are Dateg In This VRlage and the Immediate Yiriaityu- Other Short Paragrapha St Mary's parochial school opened with a good attendance ea Tueeday morning of thip week. A number of our people an planning on taking in the Lake county fair which starts at Libertyville next Monday. The Hunter boat Hne of this place broke all records a week ago last Sunday, when 236 passengers were carried to and from the lotus beds in Grass Lake. A rather loud altercation between two of our distinguished summer residents abroad the Chicago flyer oa Monday morning of this week evinced those within hearing distance that all is not well between them. The community high as wall aa tfce grade schools of this village will open next Monday morning and it is hoped that parents will co-operate with the teachers by sending their boys and girls of school age on the opening day. The new increase in rates granted to the Public Service company, which supplies this village and community with electricity for power and light, became effective this month. The increase amounts to one e?nt per kilowatt hour. , Two daneea at* bitted far MeWa Columbia park pavilion for Sunday and Monday evenings next. Mack's orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music and a delightful time is anticipated by those who are planning on being present Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Stilling are now residing in the Willdna Cottage at Orchard Beach on Fox river, to which they moved this week from |Hn Dr. Ft J. Aicher house on Waukegan street Dr. Aicher and wife are tww , occupying the place thus vacated. Drop in. You are welcome to hear all the latest. records on the Everett phonograph. We carry a full line ef needles and repair parts for all makee •f talking machines. Expert repairing. Trade that ancient machine at thine for an Everett No. 9. Everett Hunter, Jr. Allen Noonan and family, who have been making their home in the Anton Immekus cottage at Pistakee Bay daring the past summer,'expect to soon take possession of their newly purchased home, one of the N. J. Jus tea cottages on Main street, jost vacated by the Pufahl family. William C. Cttshman's latest ve* hide, "This Is the Life," will at the Empire theatre on Sunday ing, Sept. 6, for one night only. "This Is the Life" is a new song and dance show and comas here well recommended. It will undoubtedly be one of the most popular attractieaa here this season. Pipes from the gas mains have bean led into the McHenry public school building, where connections are to be made in the laboratory for use of community high school students. Hn pipes were laid last week, but connections will not be made until the arrival of Supt. O. G. Tread way, under whoaa supervision the work is to be dona. It will be pleasing news for those who uss'the steam roads for travel to know that the contemplated chaage in railroad fares did not take place last Thursday and the rates between here and Chicago and all other pointa in the state will remain the same aa before, for the present at least The increase in rates appliee to points outside of Illinois and these ratea since last Thursday have been increased twenty per cent At the Empire theatre next Sunday evening. Sept 5, will be presented for This Is the Life," a brand new musical comedy that has taken all cities visited by storm, a musical comedy of real merit with an exceptionally strong cast ef merry-makers, supported by a chorus of lithe and pretty young girls, who can really sing and dance. This company carries the full equipment, special scenery and beautiful ceetumes. Not a picture. "The Other Man's Wife," without doubt one of the strongest.dramas,®*ei presented in McHenry, fairly captivated a big audience at the Empire theatre last Sunday evening. Hm stage setting was the finest and Invitations are now being prepared | elaborate ever seen in McHtnry, while and will be issued to members the, the cast was one that had been cartlatter part of this week and, accord-; fuUy selected. We congratulate Mr. ing to these cards, there is SOME Smith on his success in having been TIME in store for the boys on the able to book such a worthy Attraction opening of their new headquarters.! for his theatre and hope that he may It's a sane bet that none of the war be successful in bringing more «eMH vets will be found missing at the zero ponies of this calibre to our village, hour next Thursday night. Th* s^ir Oil company's service A*ticip»te Large Crowd station, lofcatad at the old McHenry Next Monday is Labor day and as brewery building, is now opea and dausual McHenry is preparing to enter-1 ing busineaa. M. L. Worta is the local tain a big crowd of visitors over the agent for the company. week end. Taking the Memorial day and Fourth of July crowds as a criterion, local hostfelries are looking forward to another immense crowd over Saturday, Sunday and Monday. No doubt, private resideneea will ha called upon to care for the overflow. the Sinclair, oils, water is also supplied to The latter two are ftee to anyone who cares to make use of line and is only in keeping with the dered by this oil they have statieaa -isi 'ihm