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JULY 26.1923 WB!t EXCHANGES IMS* FROM TIE COLUMNS IMF m EXCHANGES COUNTRY CLUB TOURNAMENT ADDITIONAL PHIZES TO BE OF- "~FEREI> FOE TOURNAMENT * % , ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN tS* CONDENSED FORM FOR BUST p PEOPLE H The Walworth county fair will be field ties year fm Sipt 8 to 7, inclusive. i Judge Edward D. Shurtleff of Ma- Ty^ngo, in a single day at Rockford re- •pntly, heard twenty-one divorce a rtcord to be sore. Manben of the Crystal Late Country clttb are now playing over a tem- „ porary nin« hole course while tho 18- llple course is under construction. i':' Tho city of Harvard has started .j|it to enforce its sidewalk ordinance. Notices have been sent to property ftvners to put in nnr walks or face Wits. Work haa been started on the rebuilding of the bridge on Washington street, Algonquin. The bridge 'will be twenty-two feet wide and constructed of reinforced concrete. It Will cost *5,087.60. v - Nearly 500 cars were parked in the tkisine88 section of Harvard on a recent Saturday night, the combined jfilue of which was estimated at 50,000, and then there are still Bome "Who declare that the times are dull. Wo. F. Sylla of Elgin, who has •ferved that city as city clerk for a (period of forty-five years, and also •erved as town clerk for forty-eight years; passed away at his home there •list Friday morning, aged eighty-two The physicians and surgoona of Belvidere close their offices every Thursday afternoon during the Months of July and August. Their «Hces are also closed at 6:00 p. m. m Tuesday, Thursday and Friday •venings of each week, except by appointment. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Giese of Lake Geneva, aged sixty and sixty-one, and fko were divorced some time ago, have found it hard to get along without one another, so they were re- IMrried at the home of their son in Chicago a short time ago. Mr. Gieae It a shoe maker by trade. Letters were received at Harvard list week from four young ladies of -that city who left on July 7 for a Motor trip to the east Since leaving ' Harvard, they write, they have covered 1,300 mil<»8. The young ladies are Misses Helen Palmer, Dorothy Marcks, Louise White and Leola ewman. The village of Cary will hold a !%ecial election heart Saturday to 4ecide whether or not that municipality will be given the right to float a fS.OOO bond issue for the purpose of guying the right-of-way thru that pillage for route No. 19. It is exgected that the contract for this route J^ill be let some time soon. t' • The Woodstock post of the United Spanish war veterans jvill entertain Members of the Third Illinois Volunteers, an infantry regiment which Comprised a great many loyal Illinois loys during the Spanish-American prar, at Woodstock on August 13. It fe expected that the event will be the biggest of the kind over held. The city of Crystal Lake, whfcfc j(or nearly two years has been expecfthe p os to (Roe department to insti- Jute free mail delivery service, was ttivea renewed encouragement that wteir hopes would soon be realized. . recent visit of Congressman Frank' v|t. Reid to that city for the purpose •f going over the carrier situation is the base for the renewed hopes. 1 Surveying of Main street, Algonquin, has been completed. The plan |s to cut down Main street so that the - Jiighway will pass under instead of . *ver the C4 ft N. W. railroad tracks. |p • f*he present plans of the state high- '5- _ - $vay department are to connect up the tSV present cement highway south of Al- ; ^onquin with that of route 19, the V,. fonnectiag point, as planned, being , { - between Cary and Crystal Lake. ! '1 The Scotch Highlander band of St. |4 S Petersburg, Fla., assisted by several ' Entertainers, appeared in concerts in JlicHenfy county during the past Week. On Wednesday and Thursday (lights at last week they were at oodstock; on Friday and Saturday t Harvard and Sunday at Crystal At Woodstock they appeared ir the auspices of the high school •"r_> ;|*nd of that city and as a result the |fc ^treasury of the latter organization -'jJiras eariched to the extent of $76. V H c Palaser, H. C. Walker and /J .; |Tim Kelley, all of Chicago, were ar- ^rested ad Lippincot's hotel, Fox Lake, last Tlmrsday night. Constable Cony * Irad A. Brute, who made the arrest, preferred a charge of violating the ohibitory law. Several pints of were found in their possession, ^aeeoHiag to State's Attorney A. V. Smith of Waukegan. After passing ^Thursday night at the Lake county Yt'f"- they were arraigned before Jus- %, tice H. C. Coulson of Waukegan the «" ^following morning, when they were .^|»jreleased after each had furnished I ' ^bond in the sum of $2,000. The haar- •fk, in# will come up on July 28. prises gftnd I Stengor eup toaraament will bo as follows: For the lowest gross qualifying score one golf bag and for the' runnerup one driver. '* A special prize, not connected with the -tournament, will be offered by the club for competition between the women members, the prize to consist of a driver, or brassie, and it will go to the woman's lowest gxpss score for eighteen holes (two consecutive rounds of nine holes each on same day), made between Aug. 4 and A«g. 26, inclusive. Method of Determining: Handicap At this writing it appears that the lowest handicap allowance will be carried by H. H. King, his allowance being ten shots. Now if Mr. King is matched to play with someone whose handicap is eighteen, he would allow his opponent three-quarters of the difference, six shots, and these shots would be allowed at hol*s determined by the figures in the "Stroke at Hole" column. His opponent would be allowed one shot at c very hole where the figure fat the "Stroke at Hole" column is six or less. In figuring three-quarters erf the difference between handicaps, W a fraction results, treat it as follows: If one-half or . more, go to the next unit. If less than one-half, drop the fraction. ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND BAKERY SALE An lea cream social will be given at the McHenry park on Saturday evening, July 28, by the members of the Christian Mothers' society for the benefit of St. Mary's church. led cream and home-made cake will be served, for which a charge of 35 cents will be made. An added attraction at the social will be the appearaitce of St. Wilhelmina's choir of Chicago, which will render a number of selections. A bakery sale will also take place at'the park during the afternoon, starting at 3:00 o'clock. All of the ladies of St. Mary's church are kindly asked to bring cakes, bread, doughnuts, biscuits or pie. Send bakery before 2:00 o'clock, either direct to park or leave at the home of Mrs. Fred Schneider. All donations of bakery will be gratefully received. MEHBNRY BOY SCOUTS TO ENJOY BOAT BIDE The members of the McHenry Boy Scouts will enjoy a boat ride up Fox river and thru the chain of lakes next Saturday. The boat whieh is to carry the Scouts will leave the Hunter boat line pier at nine o'clock and every member is urgently requested to be on hand at the appointed hour. The boys are looking forward to a most enjoyable trip. Thte Woodstock Boy Scouts have notified tho McHenry Scout master that they are very desirous of securing a camping site along Fox river and that they would very much appreciate the assistance of the McHenry Scouts in their endeavor to 'find a good spot. Anyone having a good canfping site and willing to allow the Woodstock boys the use of same will kindly notify the local Scout master, E. B. ZraH> FISHING LICENSES FAIL TO ARRIVE WED IT MILWAUKEE F FttEUND DEATH COMES RATHER UNEXPECTLY END FOLLOWS NERVOUS BREAK DOWN BROUGHT ON THRU CONSTANT WORRY John F. JFreund, one of McHenry township's beet known, highly respected ' and successful farmers, passed away at St. Mary's Hill, Milwaukee, Wis., early last Sunday morning following a short illness. He was taken to the Milwaukee institution about a month ago, « A nervojis breakdown brought on by continuous worry over matters which are well known to most^f our readers was UM direct cause of his FIGHT REMOVAL OF GARAGE onro SOHM GARAGE SCENE OF HOT ARGUMENT death. . The deceased was born at Kisch ^enry township road commissioner, Amrttaftpt to open up the highway between Waukegan road and the Fox river, over what is shown on the original plat of McHenry as James street, caused quite1 an exciting time at that point on Tuesday morning of this week. This is really a continuation of Elm street, but owing to the fact that this portion of the original plat was never included in a part of the city corporation the street has not been used for many years. However, there are still one or two of the old residents of McHenry who well remember the time when a bridge over Fox river at this point connected the two streets. Some weeks ago John Boyle, Mc- & fa: by stating in these columns last week that the fishing licenses had arrived, caused City Clerk Wm. G. Schreiner more or less annoyance. In view of the fact that the licenses were promised for delivery by the 15th, we thought it a safe guess to say that they surely would be on hand by our last publication day. It seems, however, that this was not the case and as a consequence a number of callers for the fishing rights were sent away quite disappointed. A phone call to the city clerk's office this (Thursday) ntorn|ng brough^ the information that the licenses are still being awaited. One surely cannot expect to take out a license when same cannot be obtained. Due notice will be given thru these columns just as soon as they arrive. Watch for the notice^ PISTAKEE YACHT CLUB TO HOLD CARNIVAL ,:?*•»-:y -sr. v Hie members of the Pistakee Yacht club will hold a carnival at their pavilion on Saturday evening, August 11. This club has sponsored many an enjoyable event at Pistakee Bay during tho many years in which it has been in existence, but according to plans tho coming occasion promises to surpass all previous efforts along that line. The event will be a public one, an invitation being extended to everyone to none and enjoy the occasion. All of the various attractions that go to make up an affair of this sort, together with dancing, etc., are on the program. A number of the members of the McHenry Community club are planning on attending Yea Asch, Germany, on Oct. 24, 1849. He would have been seventy-four years of age had he lived until the coming October. At the age of seven years his parents, Stephen and Emma Freund, attracted by the possibilities of the new world, left the fatherland and set sail for America, arriving in this country after a more or less eventful voyage. On their arrival in America the family came direct to McHenry township, settling near Johnsburg, then a vast and undeveloped prairie. In common with other pioneers of that early, day, he went thru all of the hardships which were then common, but thru earnest endeavor, honest dealings and a firm resolve to get ahead in nis newly adopted country, his efforts over this span, erf years havo beeh richly rewarded. Altho he had never been given the advantages of a schooling, his one aim in life, even during his boyhood days, was to thrive. Until arriving at such an age when he could hire out to neighboring farmers, he gave to his parents the very best there was in him and so it was after he began working out. He was twice married, his first wife, Emma Miller, passing away in 1879. He was first married in 1871 and by this marriage six children were born, two of whom are dead. One of these died in infancy, while the other Mrs. Nicholas Freund, passed away some years ago: Hie living children by his first wife are: Mrs. Henry Thelen of Johnsburg, Mrs. Anton Schaefer of Crystal Lake, William of Spring Grove and Michael of Solon Mills. His second marriage to Katherino Freund occurred at Johnsburg oa Nov. 24, 1880. Seven childen were bom to this union. Of these five are living, as follows: Mrs. Mike Freund of Spring Grove, Mrs. Peter A. Neiss of this city, Peter, Ben and Nick of Johnsburg. One daughter, Rose, passed away many years ago, while Mrs. Martin Thelen died at Round Lake on August 8, 1905. Besides the above named children, he is also survived by a grief stricken widow, forty-three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. His first venture at farming took place on the farm now occupied by Mathias Schmitt, located on the east J ohnsburg-Spr ing Grove road. At that time the place was owned by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Mary Miller. After a few years here he purchased the farm now known as the old homestead, located on what is known as the prairie, and now occupied by his son, Ben. Later on he purchased the Howard Waterman farm near Ringwood as also the Math. Freund farm on the west Johnsburg-Spring Grove road, now occupied by his son, Nick. He continued to work the Waterman farm until about twelve years ago, when he retired and came to this city to reside and where he has since continuously made his home. During the days of his activity he was considered one of the best fanners in the township. Always displaying a keen interest in his farm and live stock and taking great pride in his work, whatever he did he did thoroly and well. As previously stated in this sketch, little of his farm or business knowledge was derived from books and yet it may be truly said that he was thoroly familiar with ,the care of the soil and livestock. A visit to any of his farms during his active days would readily vouch for the varacity of this statement. Always taking a just pride in his place, there was a system about him that commanded the attention of his fellow farmers. He believed in "everything in its place and a place for everything." As the direct result of his painstaking endeavors there were always to be found on his farm the Jinest collection of cattle, horses, hogs w*8 petitioned to use his office in an, endeavor to have the street opened, the petitiori having been signed by a number of the property owners on the east side of the river who believed themselves to be MI titled to a free and unobstructed passage to tho river front over the street above mentioned. The property adjoining said highway is owned by Otto F. Sohm of Chicago and Charles Rietesel. The property over which the dispute has arisen is now occupied by the former, who since purchasing the tract fidjoining same has not only improved what at one time was really ah eyesore, but has also constructed thereon a combination garage and boat house, which assist in forming one of the finest summer residence sites along the course ofthe"£ox in the McHenry territory. After improving and beautifying the spot, which no doubt .involved the expenditure of considerable money. Mr. Sohm naturally felt hurt when notified some time ago to vacate the premises so that same could be opened as a thorofare. The notification to vacate was made in person by Road Commissioner John Boyle, who was accompanied by Supervisor S. H. Freund. This was a few weeks ago, at which time Mr. Sohm was given fifteen days to clear the street. Nothing having been done by Mr. Sohm, the township officials appeared on Tuesday morning of this week with the intention of seeing the order obeyed and as a result a heated argu ment followed. During the argument Atty. D. T. Smiley, acting for Mr. Sohm, and Atty. David T. Joslyn, representing the township officers, were rushed to the scene as also Sheriff Lester Edinger. The latter carried orders from the state's attorney's office not to allow anyone to molest the Sohm property and this practically ended the entire proceedings. Just what step will be taken next remains to be seen, but, according to some of the signers to the petition as well as tho township officers and others who are interested, the fight is not ended and that a more determined effort to open said street is to be made seems almost certain at this writing. ^ According to some o^ the argu ments as may be heard on the street, there are those who feel that Mr, Sohm is in the right and that his property should not be destroyed and others openly declare that he knew that he was obstructing a pub lie highway when he built the garage and that tha highway shovld be opened. As the matter now stands, it is up to the court to decide what is to be done and everyone concerned should abide by the decision as handed dMn by those in authority* That Mr. Sohm will fight the case is certain and if same is taken into court there is no telling how soon a decision will be handed down. * ST. PATRICK'S TO HOLD BIG FETE 8EPT. LAW PERTAINING TO CHANGE PASSED AT SPRINGFIELD RECENTLY Readers of The Plaindealer will be pleased, we are sure, to learn that a law recently passed by the Illinois legislature at Springfield vests the state department of public work with the power of taking over, maintaining and controlling the Fox rivef dam, situated about two miles south of this city. The dam, as many already are aware, controls the stage and flow of the water of the Fox river above the dam and the ten connecting lakes. Every public spirited resident of this district should appreciate the significance and value of this legislation. This work was accomplished thru the efforts of the Fox River & Lakes Improvement association committee, consisting of C. E. Carson, Otto Ring and A. V. Hannifin. Secretary Mraz's Report This committee made a great many trips to Springfield in connection with this legislation and thru their efforts, together with the efforts of Representatives Weiss of Waukegan, Smejkal, Perina, Dahlberg and Thos. Curran of Chicago, and Senators Swift of Libertyville, John Boehn of Chicago and Richard Barr of Joliet, this work was accomplished. The importance of this legislation, not only to the property owners of the lakes region, but to the inhabitants of the entire Fox river valley, manifest Some years ago, under DAM MAINTENANCE IS TAKEN OVER BY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISORS' OUTING IS ENJOYED BY 84 HERE TUESDAY OF THIS WEEK ITEMS OE INTEREST Hie pastor and parishioners of St. Patrick's church are planning a big open air fete to be held in the McHenry park on Labor day, Sept. 3. Arrangements for the holding of the festival are already under way and, according to plans formulated, the event will be the biggest and best ever attempted by the church. More particulars as they develop will be published in the columns of this paper. Watch for them. served as one of the trustees of St. John's Catholic church, Johnsburg, for many years was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and during the past several years a member of the McHenry ceunbil, Knights of Columbus. His remains were brought to the and sheep to be found anywhere in the j family home on Maple avenue from township and probably in McHenry Milwaukee, Wis., Sunday afternoon county. While he was exact la «B matten and in the eyes of his farm help at times may have appeared a trifle stern, he possessed a heart that was filled with kindness and. sympathy. He was a good, congenial neighbor, a true friend and a respected citizen. Mr. Freund for a number of years The funeral took place from St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg at ten o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week, with interment in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. Friends of the family thruout the entire township extend to the bereaved ones their moat sipepra sympathy. ° the supervision of, the department of public works, of which William L. Sackett is the head, a survey was made of the Fox river valley and the waters of the lakes region by Mr. Alexander, the engineer of said department, with a number of assistants. It was found that prior to the construction of the dam at McHenry the Fox river had been subject to great .floods which caused large losses of property. After the spring thaws the water would recede so that the river was nothing more than a creek. The engineer has estimated that with the increase of population there would be danger of disease epidemic by reason of the insufficient flushing of the river, because of lack of the proper reservoir of water unless the dam below McHenry were maintained, so that the water in the lakes could be stored in the spring and permitted in the summer to escape, in such volume as would be required, by the controlling works of the McHenry dam. Likewise the navigability of the waters of the river and lakes is assured, thereby greatly increasing the values of property as well as assuring the many thousands of Residents and visitors of proper boating, fishing and bathing facilities, as well as assuring the maintenance of the lotus beds in the lakes. There is still a great deal of work for the Fox River A Lakes Improvement association to do by way of marking out channels, placing signal lights, widening and deepening channels and assisting in enforcing the various police regulations so that it will still be necessary for residents of the district to make contributions to the association, but if all of the residents of the district will show their appreciation of the work done on their behalf by the association thus far by making voluntary contributions, the improvement of the district can proceed much more rapidly, and in a few years may develop to such an extent that the association may be relieved of practically all its responsibilities. It ' hould now bo evident to not only the public spirited residents of the district, but to all the residents of the district what an association of this kind means and wljat can be accomplished thru such an organization and there should not be any resident who would refuse to Join such an as sociation. The establishment, and success of similar associations in the Fox river valley could by their efforts establish in g very short time a connecting navigable water way between the district represented by this association and southern Illinois wad Chicago. There is nothing to stop the residents of the Fox river valley from accomplishing this. All they have to do is organize and maintain such association in their respective districts and this can be accomplished. In view of the great improvements the Fox River & Lakes Improvement association has accompished in improving the conditions of the river and the lakes, also encouraging the extension of better roads, protecting railroad crossings on the highways and many other activities, no resident of the district should consider himself public spirited, or doing justice to his own interests, without sending in his mywnhoratiip to the Fox River & Lakes the annual boat ride and outing as conducted by the members of the McHenry county board of supervisors took place here on Tuesday of this week and was attended by eighty-four people, who came from all sections ofthe county. As in former years, all of the dotails connected with the boat ride and outing were looked .after by Supervisor S. Hi Freund of this city, who left noticing undone that would in any way a<kl to the pleasure of the occasion. Hie visitors made the trip to McHenry via automobile and it was about 10:30 when the beautiful "Gladola" left the Hunter boat line pier on the water trip, which proved a source of great delight to those who made up the boat's passengers. After leaving McHenry the palace of the waters proceeded north in Fox river to Pistakee lake, thence thru Nippersink lake to*Fox lake, arriving at the Point Comfort 'hotel at about the noon hour, and where a bountiful four-course dinner was enjoyed. * A short rest after dinner and all were ready to continue the journey around Fox lake, thence to Grass lake and into the world famous lotus beds. A stop was made at Blarney's Island, where a short rest was taken before starting the homeward trip. On the way home a trip was made around ^ Pistakee bay, stopping at Mertes' Oak Park hotel, and thence back to McHenry, the big boat arriving at the home pier at about six o'clock. Included in the crowd were a number who had never before made this beautifvl trip, all of whom expressed themselves as highly pleased with the trip and' the good time enjoyed. Needless to say that these were more than agreeably surprised at the beauties to be found along our river and lakes. It was indeed a most pleasurable occasion for all and we feel safe in stating that, the affair will be re* peated again next year. AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER; REPORTERS DURING WfiEK HOLSTEIN BREEDERS' PICNIC TO TAKE PLACE AT JOHN A. MILLER FARM MONDAY The McHenry county Holstein- Friesian breeders, their families and friends will hold a basket picnic on the John A. Miller farm on Fox river near the Johnsburg bridge next Monday, July 3(1 E. G. Thiem, secretary of tke Illinois Holsteia association, will he present and speak on matters of interest to breeders. There will also be sports for both young and old and a fine time is anticipated'by those who are planning on taking in the event, lie committee in charge of the picnic is asking the members and their guests to be sure to turn out, bring their lunches and enjoy a day getting better acquainted with McHenry county Holstein boosters. The day's festivities will begin at top o'clock and it is expected that every section af the county wiH ha represented. PASSENGER BOAT ALICE Will make trips every day to tho lotus beds. Remember, the lotos beds are in full bloom now. ber the Alice if you want a good time. Landing place, Bickler's McHenry House hotel pier, back of Star garage. Boat can also be chartered. For further information call phone 76-R or McHenry House, No. 18. Wm. Koeppe, captairu 7 FOUND WORK SCARCE IN NORTH DAKOTA (Continued on page four) Word from Ed. Smith muS Joa Weber, two local young men who recently left these parts to "flivver" out west, is to the effect that on their arrival in North Dakota they found work rather scarce, so they are now visiting among relatives at Adams, Minn., and from there will travel on to Billings, Mont. They took in the sights at the Dells of Wisconsin on their trip to the west and are also planning on taking in Yellow Stone park on their travel west. They are traveling in a Ford touring car and are carrying a complete outfit them. HUNTER BOAT LINE Regular passenger boats at a. m. and at any 9:00 WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING Of THIS VILLAGE AND JMM3/MATE VICINITY Latest novelty jewelry. A. K. Nye.: Eastman fihns and kodaks. A. E.1 Nye. Tinning and repairing of all | at Vycitai's. \ Miss gleaner Kinsala is enjoying a two weeks' vacation from her duties at the L. A. Erickson store. t Don't miss hearing the concert hy|f ; St. Wilhelmina's choir at the Mc- 1 | Henry park neit Saturday evening. These are "dog days" and owners of canines should see to it that plenty of water is always at the -"n--rr* of l|k their pets. : The members of the Social Wheel f; * will meet at the home of Mrs. A6t-Jf ^ drew Eddy on Thursday afternoon of -i-- next week, Aug. 2. Once more the season's attendance record was broken at the Fox pavilion last Saturday night. Nearly i ' ... '- eight hundred admissions were sold, * <. r ^ on that evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Unti welcomed a : baby boy into their home on Sunday morning. "Daddy" John thus far haa^' --Ji shown no ill effects on account of thoS ^S added responsibilities. Mr. and Mrs. Al. Kuntz are entertaining a bright young man at their home since last Friday, when the youngster arrived via the aerial special. Al. is now spending all of his spare time in entertaining the youngster. If you have a septic tank, cess pool, cistern or any excavation to do it will pay you to see me, for my prices are right and work is guaranteed to bo satisfactory. Let me bid on yours,;'" sewerage work. I also repair and .. wells. See Map Lezotte, across • . from St. Mary's church, McHenry. ' A number of McHenry people droved If-;.ff down to Crystal Lake last Sunday f evening, whore, in spite of the rain, .* they listened to an exceptionally finer ; ^ concert as rendered by the Royal- v ^ Scotch Highlander band. Hie con-t cert was given at the old Crystal* Lake park and was one of the finest! ever heard in that city. Peter J. Freund of Woodstock hac been making son»e quite extensive ity provements on his tenant house o« j ^ ^ Waukegan street, recently vacated by * ^ John Franzen and family, who have - -V;; gone to Chicago to reside. The homo, is to be occupied by a barber fromj^X |! Grayslake, who will soon enter ^ employ of Martin B. Schmitt. A special meeting of the mmahmm ,:;; of Joyce Kilmer court, Daughters oft' America, will take place at their ha% on Friday evening of this week, Jrfyfe 27, at 8:00 o'clock. Subjects which " will come up for discussion will be% that of the coming initiation as also* the death assessment. All membersi are urgently requested to be present. A golf tournament between the members of the McHenry and Wood- „ stock Legion posts is now being , planned and will be held some time in the neai; future. Just how many' golfers will participate in this events has not as yet been decided. It ls^ expected that both the McHenry Woodstock courses will bo used tn< - the tournament > The social dance, given under th% auspices of the McHenry Community club at the Fox pavilion last evening, .proved one of the most pleasant; '.j events sponsored by that dab this , season. A fine crowd was on hand to j' enjoy the occasion. While it is at\ little early to give out the net pro-;. teeds of the event, it is quite certain lU;sg £hat a Dice sum was realised. The big Smith bus, which daring the past few weeks has been operat*v j-: ^ |ng between this city and Crystal-.^, Lake, still maintains its regular , a schedule in spite of tho fact that thet^1^ patronage isnt as large as had been^: ^ expected. We have heard it ox-^ * pressed here many times since tiMh•*'§< service has been inaugurated that AMI * * patronage would soon become such to insure a continuance of this excel- " „>-• lent service thruout the entire year. ' Altho the attendance was not as£ large as had been looked for, bazaar as sponsored by the of the Ladies' Aid society of the M«" E. church will net the society qplfel ^ nice sumThe ladies who had of the event worked very faithfOlljS'W'* and it is to ho regretted that theif^ H,' efforts were not awarded with ^ larger attendance and bigger returnsu The display of useful and fancjf articles was ths largest ever gating > -J ered together by the society. A number of our young peopIO whose desire it is to qualify as ;^||j teachers this fall were over at Weed* . • stock last Friday and Saturday,; where they took the required examination. Naturally those who the test are anxious to learn whetfcir or not they "made the grad^ * Teachers' examination failures int McHenry county are few. However, every once in awhile some of -43 v;: -.1*