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8V •, ADDITIONAL EXCHANGE \ ' 'A former Russian countess is now employed in the home of Former Congressman Ira C. Copley at Aurora. 'Hundreds from all sections of McHenry county attended the corner 8tone laying at the new M. E. church at Woodstock last Sunday afternoon. Ex-Governor Joseph W. Fifer and his son-in-law, J. A. Bohrer, of Bloomington visited Woodstock on Wednesday of last week. It was legal masters that brought them to the county seat city., furton Matthews, a seventeen-year- Chicago lad who was recently brought to McHenry county from the Chicago juvenile court, is now making hit headquarters at the McHenry couny jail. The theft of $40 from the home of his employer, Ben Schroeder For 100 per cent Insurance in ail ^branches, call on or phone WM. G. SCHREINER near Greenwood last Thursday night is the charge preferred against him. A large ice house, together with its entire contents, was destroyed by fire at Lake Marie, Lake county, last Thursday night. The house was owned by the California Ice company of Chicago and the loss is placed at $71,000. It is believed that a carelessly thrown cigar or cigarette by a workman started the blaze. Five lives, were endangered when a bullet crashed thru the windshield of a Reo touring car in which A. H. Modlin of Chicago was driving leisurely into Lake Geneva one night recently. The incident took place near the Wm. Wrigley place. The driver notified the Lake. Geneva police, but thus far no trace of the offender'has been found. ^ Phone 93-R. IftHENRY Opp. Community High School KENT & GREEN Real Estate & Insurance' Summer Resort, Town.and Fana- Auctioneering .<-3!^-- Property ILLINOIS Phones 34 A 85-M :: McHenry, 111. f ANNUAL MEETING OF, NATK)NAL FRATERNAL £©NGUESS AUG. 27-J«r • PIANOS, PHOMCRAPBS & SEWING MACHINES FOR RENT ;>r GuTbraaeen Tridt lurt YOU PLAY THE GULBRANSEN WITH REAL EXPRESSION - Gu)bransen music fascinates. Ju&t play the first few notea^ £ roll and you've got a group of listeners. It's different. It's music full of life--full of personality--full of you. Your expression, your individuality. Folks say: "Never knew a player-piano could be played like that." Ordinary player-pianos can't. But the moment ,you hear a Gulbransen, the moment you put your feet on «he pedals, you 11 understand that it is a superior musical instrument. Superior and distinctive. You get these features OOlj with the Gulbransen: Instruction Roils, Melody Indicator, Price branded £n the back at the factory. White House Model Good try Seat Model Suburban Model Community Model $600 $495 $420 !»-J A. E. NYE Jewelry & Music White Sewing Machines West McHenry (IARK Nil OIL STOVES . The short chimney oil burner is most efficient because It generates an intense heat which comes in direct conteGt with the cooking utensil, not ten inches from it. ' . V . "The Lorain Burner is undoubtedly the most efficient oil burner. For over ten years it has been tested out in thousands of homes, with perfect satisfaction. The inner combustion tube of the Lorain Burner is made of "Vesuvius Metal --guaranteed for ten years. Other features are: A self-adjusting wick-stop that stops the wick at correct starting and burning point. Tapered combustion tubes prevent "boil-overs" from reaching the wick. "LORAIN" wicks give long life and a steady flame Wicks nevef stick. Re-wicking is easy. One interchangeable Giant chimney, furnished with each stove, makes any Lorain Burner a super heating Giant burner, an entirely new idea. J. J. VYCITAL M. McHENRY, ILL. The National Fraternal CongresB of America is an organization of the fraternal insurance societies of the United States and Canada, the subordinate bodies of this organization having a membership of more than six htillion people who carry life insurance to the amount of more than ten billion dollars. These societies have local bodies in every city and town in the United States and Canada and the results of the work of the congress are of local interest everywhere. Prominent speakers on the program of the National Fraternal congress for this convention are Hon. James J. Davis, secretary of labor; Hon. James E. Watson, United States senator from Indiana; Hon. Samuel M. Ralston, United States senator form Indiana; Hon. Harry Arthur Hopf, New York, management engineer; Barney Pearson of St. Louis and F. C. Walpas of Cedar Rapids, la. This congress was organized twenty- five years ago and has been continuous in its work for the benefit of the insured members of the several societies. Several billion dollars have been paid in benefits to the deceased : members' beneficiaries, which has made possible the maintaining of .the home after the tfread -winner has ! passed away, the support of the aged and the education of the orphan. The assets of these fraternal societies are invested in bonds, the money from which has erected school houses, built roads #tnd streets and other public improvements which mean so much to the health and prosperity of our nation. At the meeting of the congress, which is to be held at French Lick Springs, Ind., Aug. 27, 28, 29 and 30, addresses will be made and discussions had upon all subjects pertaining to the welfare of the people of our country, the improvement of the condition of the fraternal insurance soj cieties and their regulation and super- | intendence by government officials, i additional privileges and benefits to | the insured members, education and j instruction of field representatives of these societies and additional matters of interest to the convention will be presented by men most prominent and able in each respective line. While the congress is a representative body, yet all members of fraternal societies are welcome and admitted to all sessions of the congress, Life insurance as it is now operated has proved to be one of the greatest benefits to humanity and to the progress and solidarity of our county. Every man and woman who is interested in this great subject should if possible attend the meeting of the National Fraternal congress.' BUSSE FARM SOLI . (Continued Arem front pag«) Improvement association. The larger the'association, the more assistance will b? secured from the state. The Law As Passed Section 1. Be it enacted by the people of the state of Illinois, represented in the general assembly, for and on behalf of the state of Illinois, the department of public works and buildings shall have the power to acquire by donation, the title to the following land: Beginning at a point thirty-six (36) rods east and fifty-six (56) rods north of the southwest corner in section one (1), township forty-four (44), range eight (8), east of the third principal meridian in McHenry county, Illinois, four (4) rods from high water mark, on the west bank of Fox river, and marked by a stake 52 links north, 25 degrees east, fourteen (14) rods; thence south 19 degrees east, eleven (11) rods; thence south 3 degrees west, thirty-five (35) rods to a stake about three rods south of section line; thence east four (4) rods to the river bank; thence following the bank of river to a point four (4) rods east of place of beginning; thence west to place of beginning; the same containing one and one-half acres. Also a strip of land on the west bank of Fox river four (4) rods by sixty (60) rods long, in sections one (1) and twelve (12), to begin at the STiLLINe FAMILY REUNION AT CONWAY'S GRQYjfi BfERE LAST SUNDAY •improbably the most enjoyable occasion in the history of the Henry Stilling family took place at Conway*! grove east of Fox river here last Sun» day, when a family reunion took, place. v Besides the immediate family, 1% vited guests also included close relatives and a few friends. At the noon hour a big picnic dinner was enjoyed, while the afternoon was' spent at games, visiting and general merry-making. % Those who attended the occasion were:. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stilling, Mr. Mid Mrs. P. F. Millar and sons, Victor, LeRoy, Edward and Alfred; Mr., and Mrs. J. H. Stilling and soil, Clarence; Mr. .and Mrs. J. E. Mueller and children, Raymond, Jerome, Bertha and Elizabeth; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Brown and children, Elmer, Lavern and Evelyn; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Justen and- sons, Ralph and George; Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Stilling artd children, Loretta, Viola, Clarice, May^ Arthur and Raymond; Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Freund and son, Gerald; Mx. and Mrs, Joe Stilling and childreft, Loraine and Harold; Mr. and Mrs, Peter" Mueller, and children, Deloras, Luella, Elvin and Gerald; Mr. and Mrs. William Stilling, Mrs. Henry Kennebeck and children, Marcella, outlet of the stream or creek that i John, Edward and Henry andthe lat* discharges its water from the north ter's lady friend; Mr. and Mrs. John NOTED LAKE COUNTY FAltM BRINGS $1,500 PER ACRE Lake county's most historical spot and one that has been linked with state politics for the past decade, will be turned into a choice residential subdivision as soon as civil engineers can plot the grounds. This became known with the announcement from T. J. Stahl and company that the summer home of the late ex-Mayor Fred Busse of Chicago, had been sold to a Chicago syndicate. The purchasers are Harry A. Schuler and Count Otto B. Von Linde. Victor Wilmot was the owner, The tract, which constitutes forty acres of the choicest land on Fox Lake, was sold for a consideration of $60,000. This breaks all . former records of high acreage prices for Fox Lake land. Buildings that were erected by the late ex-Mayor Busse cost him more than $200,000. In addition to the beautiful summer home and winter quarters, there are extensive stables and minor buildings. 'Sunset Cottage," one of the most widely known buildings in Illinois, i$ located on the property. It was in this building that much of Chicago's future was planned by the mayor find his aldermen. There is a 600 foot frontage on the east side of Fox lake, which is the highest bank, and the farm is entirely urrounded by the lahda of Otto Lehman, owner of the "Fair" in Chicago. When Busse was in power politi-j cians and noted men from all over Illinois and the nation gathered there to further their plans. It is a spot that is held dear to men who held the reins of the state ten or fifteen years ago. It will be made into a subdivision immediately. A broad concrete road will divide the land thru the long catalpa grove that the late owner planted for his private highway. The state highway runs from Chicago to the gate of the estate, making a concrete drive for those who go to Fox Lake during the summer. / ADDITIONA L LOCAL Summer underwear for all the family :.t Erickson's. The baseball game scheduled for | next Sunday afternoon between the locals and Harvard team has been cancelled. Lack of funds with which to carry out the balance» of the | season's schedule is given as the cause for the cancellation of next Sunday'3 game and unless some friends of the team and sport come forward there will be no more games this season. The" support tendered the season has been most discouraging to say the least. part of the land in section one (1) to Fox river, township forty-four (44), range eight (8), east of the third principal meridian. Also commencing in the center of the riveru390 feet south of the north line of the southeast quarter (S. E. M) of the northwest quarter (N. W. %) of section No. twelve (12), township No. forty-four (44) north, range eight (8), east of the third principal meridian; thence in a southeasterly direction in the center of the river, 100 feet; thence west to the river bank and high water mark of said river; thence west 100 feet; thence in a northwesterly direction, following and parallel to and keeping 100 feet from the high water mark of said river 100 feet; thence east to the .place of beginning; all of said land being situated jn the towii of Nunda, county of McHenry and state of Illinois. The title to said land shall T>e taken in the name of the people of the state of Illinois and the deed or deeds conveying such property shall be deposited in the office of the secretary of state. The lantf so acquired shall be reserved for the purpose of maintaining thereon the dam, boat lock and fishway now situated thereon. Section 2. After the acquisition of the land and property aforesaid, it shall be the duty of the department of public works: (1) To take possession of said land and property. (2) To maintain said dam at a suitable height to properly provide a sufficient depth of water north of said dam in the Fox river and the lakes adjacent thereto and connected therewith to enable said waters to be navigated. (3) To employ a caretaker or custodian for the dam, locks and fishway and the equipment pertaining thereto and for the operation thereof. (4) To make necessary repairs to keep said property in good condition. (5) To make such recommendations to the general assembly for the further improvement of said property as in its opinion the public welfare demands. Section 3. There is appropriated to the department of public works and buildings, for the period ending June 30, 1925, for carrying out the provisions of this act, the sum of seventy- five hundred ($7500.00) dolla|!j|». H. Kennebeck and children, Genevieve, Pauline and William; Joseph Justen, Mrs. Anna Boley, Nick Keiinebeck, Mr. and .Mrs. B. M. Kennebeck, Ben Heller, Mike, Kate, Celia and Gertrude Schaefer, all of this vicinity; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lohaus and children, Henrietta, Bernice, Eva, Helen and Lillian; Mr. and Mrs. Allte Lois and daughter, Myrtle; Mr. and Mrs. C. Betzig and daughter, Laurel; Mr..and Mrs. Charles Beix and children, Ruth, Robert, Richard and Rosemary; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spiegelhoff and daughter, Dolores; Mrs. Ben Lohaus and daughters, Leona and Bernetta, of Burlington, Wis., and Mrs. Henry Sherrer and son, Henry, and' Mrs. Ben Hemling of New Mungter, Wis. George Morris of Union met instant death about ten o'clock last Sunday night when a car he was driving struck an iron railing of a cement culvert between Union and Marengo. He was alone in the car at, the time of the accident. As happens too frequently nowadays, it was most likely another case of too much speed. WEINSCHENKER'S Community fxpress WHOLESALER IN SOFT DRINKS Draying and Long Distance Hauling done by the hour or Jafc. Furniture moved with care by men of long experience. PHONE 35 McHENRY NEW STORE ADDITION WORK STARTED AT VYCITAL'S STORE THIS TEX ^ ; «!fyf Work on the foundation for a 20x40 addition to the J. J. Vycital store building in Centerville was started this week and when completed will be occupied by the hardware and. variety store now/ conducted by the owner. At the present time Mr. Vycital is occupying two buildings, one owned by the Owen estate and the other by himself. The Owen estate building now houses the hardware department, while the second store contains the' variety department. With the completion of tiie new' addition the- Owen building will be ; vacated by the present tenant. The j new quarters will be one story and | basement and will be so constructed as to give the owner many conveniences which he has sought ever since coming to McHenry eighteen, years ago. The front of the present building is also to be replaced with a more i modern one. There will be a corner street level entrance and other changes that will conform with the more modern ideas of present day! store buildings. According to plaAs, the new addition and all changes should be completed within the fourse of the next few weeks. Misses Margaret and Florence Trent spent the latter part of last and the first of this week with relatives at Crystal Lake. Ground has been staked off for a new bungalow to be erected by Theo. Schiessle on the West Side. The new/ team this, 'home will be constructed on the rear lot of the Schiessle property, facing Waukegan street. III Mil See How Far It Go Her# - You want fresh groceries of the highest quality at the most reasonable p r i c e s.' We give you what you wa<nt. Our satisfied customers are our highest recommendation. We sell the hest on the market at the lowest possible prices. Frank Conn, aged sixty-five years, of Chemung township, was instantly killed last Sunday morning by a milk train which operates between vard and Sharon, Wis. The unfor? / tunate victim was deaf. 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