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Andrews is the hewly apiptinte. i postmaster at Belvidere, succeeding Jolin Dooley, who has filled Ibe office during eight years of service. The new athletic field at Lake Gen- \0fa will soon be completed. Work on the new grand stand, whigh is to have j|< seating capacity of 2,000, has been •r '^#tarted. Motorcycle cops along the Rand between Wauconda and Chicago, rtill continue doing good business, .feeders have been kept away from -' this strecth of road. , Dr. Fred Markle, of Polo, "111. and - &r. A. M. Yessler, dentists, have per- . ficted a formula for tooth paste which m now being manufactured at Woodstock, under the brand name of Jtta-White. - rThe Lake county board of super- ; [\ t^sors has divided some of the precincts of the county here the total nomber of voters is greater than the law permits and as a result of this action, three additional precincts have keen created in that county. , ' Judge Edward D. Shurtleff, of Mar- Mgo, has been re-appointed to the Appelate bench by the Illinois State Supreme court, a position he has filled f«r the past two years. The McHenry county man has come to be recognized as one of the leading jurists of the state. The Barrington Chamber of Commerce has decided to again sponsor an aYtnual business men's community picnic the coming summer. Altho the date for holding this outing has not a* yet been decided, it , has been agreed to hold same some time dur- T-lpkg the month of July. Workmen employed in grading the Jforthwest highway between Fox River Grove and Barrington, have reached a point near the John Welch farm iQ Cuba township. Work is also progressing in moving two buildings ill Cuba township, which are in the path of the road. Looks like paving will tHart on that stretch soon. A closed car, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. .0. L. Benson and two children - id Chicago, plunged over a low bluff Slid into about six feet of water at Lake Zurich, one day last week. A passing autoist who saw the car make tile plunge, dove into the water and rescued the party. Outside of a se- -ffre shaking up and cold bath, the octftpants escaped unhurt. 'The Elkhorn, Wis. high school band Msily carried away first honors in Class A at the band tournament con- • ducted at Lake Geneva recently. The tournament was conducted under the ^ auspics of the Wisconsin School Bands association. Green Bay won high honors in class B and the Milwaukee Vocational Junior band won first place in class C. Twenty-seven bands participated. j . Williams & Squires, Chicago real es- .jite brokers, have acquired ninety-five °$i8old lots in a new subdivision located just south of the village limits At Barrington, known as Barrington Heights, and have set out on a vigorous selling campaign. They have established an office on the tract and feel confident in their ability to sell tibese lots within a short space of t|me. Hie lots are said to be very ^desirable. Jacob Olbrich, well known and successful farmer, residing in the Hariferd territory, has been appointed to membership on the McHenry county tax review board by Judge C. P. * Barnes. The board will meet for organisation at Woodstock next Monday. The other members of the board are Edward F. Kuecker, chairman of the board of supervisors, and H. H. Barber. Wm. Desmond, Sr, Hill likely be re-appointed clerk of the i.;:;.'||oard. . Commencement activities of the Northwestern Military and Naval .ijjkademy, located on the shores of . t>ake Geneva, came to a close on Monday evening of last week. One of the i best staged military problems ever pre- - *• iented by a preparatory school marked i}te closing day's program. This consisted of an attack on an entrenched position by artillery, infantry and tanks, amid the bursting of shells and roar of heavy guns broken in upfln by the rattle of machine guns and -ilne-potrnders. The state division of highways has ? rVffot as yet accepted the Rand road, Cunning from Wauconda through Lake .-^Burich to the Cook county line. This i , road was paved over a year ago, but the fences have not been moved ck to the regulation 30 feet from center of the pavement, the road not been accepted. The Lake ounty board of supervisors in session St Waukegan last week, referred the atter to the road and bridge commitr <{ee with instructions to work with the j -. bounty superintendent of highways and the state's attorney, in getting the . ? fences moved back to tile right dis- „ .. RETIRE FROM HOTEL ACTIVITIES OAK PARK HOTEL AT. PISTAKEE RENTED TO CHICAGOAN8 Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Mertes, who during the past thirty years have successfully guided the affairs of the Oak Park hotel at Pistakee Bay, have retired from hotel life and are now enjoying the comforts of their beautiful new home which has b6en erected just north of the popular hostelry. The hotel has been rented for the season to Mr. and Mrs. William Keim of Chicago, who have already taken charge of same. The newcomers have had four years' summer hotel experience at Spooner, Wis., and are qualified in every way to take over the responsibilities as set aside by the former proprietors. Both are hard workers and their constant aim will be to extend to their guests the same courteous treatment which has characterized the success of their predecessors and in so doing, hope to maintain the high standard the hotel has enjoyed during these many years, Altho Mr. Mertes has actoally gone into retirement so far as the hotel is concerned, he will give over at least some of his time in the conduct of a soft drink parlor and grocery store, two institutions which he has carried on with his hostelry. His son, William will carry the brunt of the work connected with the refreshment parlor and grocery, while Mr. Mertes will act more as an advisory head. William has had considerable experience in these lines. In fact, he has grown up with the business and therefore is particularly suited to the work. Naturally Mr. and Mrs. Mertes will feel a trifle out of place but their many years of faithful service* entitles them to the well-earned rest that they have thus started to enjoy. MILK PRODUCERS TO MEET HERE SATURDAY . Qwrds have been mailed out to the members of the McHenry local of the Milk Producers' association calling their attention to a meeting which is to take place at Woodman hall here on Saturday evening of this week, June 21, starting promptly at eight o'clock. Officials of the association will be on hand to divulge some of the splendid work which has and is constantly being performed by this body. The messages should be most interesting to the members, who, it is hoped, will turn out in goodly number. "Few of the dairyifaen members of the association really know and appreciate the things that confront the milk farmer of today," was about the manner in which one of the officials of the McHenry local put it to the writer, and went on further to intimate that the speakers at next Saturday night's meeting will be prepared to give them information which will fairly astound the gathering. OFFICER WALSH ON GUARD FOR JfBWELRY ROBBERS MANY ATTRACTIONS BEING PLANNED FOR COMING OUTDOOR CARNIVAL Police Officer Jack Walsh, of this city, received word from Waukegan about Monday noon to be on guard for the bandit who had held up and robbed a Chicago jewelry salesman of $35,- 000 worth of diamonds, watches and jewelry. The robbery took place in broad daylight on the road between Lake Forest and Highland Park. The word to the McHenry official was to the effect that the men were traveling in a Hudson touring car and were headed in this direction. Officer Walsh was stationed at the Fox river bridge nearly all that afternon, But apparently the bandits took another route in making their get-away. PORTABLE SCHOOL BUILDING SOLD TO CATHOLIC CIRCLE £ The Catholic Circle of Grayslake, made up of Catholics of that village and community, sent in the highest bid and therefore were awarded the portable school building in this city, which, during the past two seasons, has been used for high school purposes here. The bid was $1,650. The structure is to Lr> torn down shortly and moved to Grayslake, where it will be re-erected and used as a chapel. The Circle has been busy at Grayslake for some time past. A membership drive has been inaugerated and according to present indications, the establishment of a new parish there is not far distant. CENTRAL BARBER SHOP >ADDS ANOTHER CHAIR - Tbe Central barber shop, located on Green street, has added another chair in order to accommodate the ever increasing patronage of the place. The shop, undoubtedly one of the neatest to be found in any country town, now has three chairs and the artists are being kept comfortably busy at all times. Since the advent of the bobbed heads among the fairer sex, the barber shop has become just as common to them* as it has been to the men in the past. Poor men, they will soon be crowded out of their most popular gathering places. UNI VERS ALIST CHURCH There will be no services in the Universalist church Sunday, Jane 22. TO BE STAGED AT CONWAY'S PARK, £AST OF RIVER, JULY 4, 5 AND 6 The members of the McHenry post, American Legion, with the co-operation of the members of the McHenry Community club, business and professional men and citizens in general, have set out on their plans to put on one of the biggest open air carnivals ever attempted in this city. The big event will be held at Conway's park, on the east side of Fox river, just south of the Fox pavilion and will be extended over three days and nights, starting Friday, July 4, and ending at midnight on July 6. The purchasing committee, composed of members of the American Legion post, have already made arrangements for the shipment of an array of carnival articles, the like of which has never been seen here. The committee informs us that great care was exercised in the selection of these articles which comprise high grade merchandise of every day use. All cheap and trashy articles will be entirely eliminated. One of the big special attractions will be a $500 fireworks display which is to be supplied and put on by the Gordon company, which has long since borne an enviable reputation in this line of work. This big spectacle will take place on the night of the Fourth. A special attraction for Saturday, July 5th, will be a power boat race on Fox river, under the auspices of the newly formed Fox River Valley Power Boat company. Some of the fastest and most powerful speed boats in this summer resort district are expected to compete in these events, which alone should attract thousands of people who have never seen these speed crafts in action. This attraction is made possible thru the co-operation of the officials of this boat club, who have let it be^known that they are always willing to do their share in assisting McHenry in any public enterprise. Besides the boat races there will also be games and races of all kinds, while the various amusements that usually go to make up an affair of this nature will be there in great abundance. The McHenry band will provide the music during the entire carnival, while dancing will take place at the Fox pavilion each afternoon and evening. For lovers of the great national pastime, the McHenry baseball team has scheduled two good games at the McHenry baseball park for both morning and afternoon. The morning game will be staged when the home club and Wilmot, Wis., will meet, and will be called promptly at 10:00 o'clock, while the afternoon contest, in which Crystal Lake will oppose the locals, will start promptly at 2:30 o'clock. Both of the games should prove close and interesting. On the last evening a fully equipped Ford touring car will be awarded to some lucky individual. Tickets on this grand prize are now in the hands of canvassers, who hope to dispose of at least 1,500 numbers. As stated in these columns two weeks ago, the entire net proceeds of the carnival are to be turned into a fund to be set aside for the purchase of a fire truck and apparatus for the city of McHenry. A good cause, worthy of the public's support. In view of the fact that McHenry will be the only town in this section to have anything doing over the Fourth, this city should entertain the largest crowd in its history. Posters advertising the mammoth carnival are now off the press and it is the intention of the publicity committee to bill every town in McHenry county as also air of the cities and towns in Western Lake county. On account of the fact that there are many of the committee workers who do not know in just what capacity they are expected to serve, herewith we once more re-produce the list of the committees as published in these columns two weeks ago. Those interested will do well to clip the entire list and hold same for future reference. The committees: American Legion executive committee-- A. H. Pouse, Ray McGee, Howard Wattles, C. J. Reihansperger, Wm. Althoff. General committee--A. H. Pouse", chairman; George Bohr, Warren L. Howell, Howard Wattles, Mrs. Annabel Aicher, Carl W. Stenger, R. B. Walsh, H«nry S"haefer, Walter Carey, Jack Wr»lsh, C. J Reihansperger, Wm. Althoff, Ray McGee. Auto committee -- George Bohr, chairman; John Thennes, Robert Frisby, C. H. Duker, John W. Fay, Earl Whiting, Edward Buss, R. S. Howard, Wm. Meyers, Nick. Steilen, Clara Miller, Mayme Ibeh, Lillian Sayler, Mary Walsh. Publicity committee--Warren L. Howell, chairman; Ray Conway, F. G. Schreiner, Robert Green, George H. Johnson, Donald Givens, Fred Smith. Transportation committee--Howard - A M'ltENRY'S INDOOR CHAUTAUQUA PROVIDED EXCELLENT NUMBERS ' DURING THREE DAYS Reviewing the recent chautauqua, which closed at St. Patrick's hall on Wednesday, June 11, one finds much to admire in the programs rendered. The opening attraction was the magician Wasmann, who gave a series of mystifying tricks dexterously done and interesting to the small number that braved the elements to see him. On Monday night "The Boyds" gave "Daddy Long Legs." The play itself is a splendid attraction, but with the exceptional rendering it received at the hands of this excellent company, it was a delight. The pity is that a larger number were not there to enjoy it. On Tuesday the lecturer, Mr. Joel Eastman, and the reader, Miss Hutchinson (inprivate life Mrs. Eastman,) delighted the audience. The lecture was entitled "The Boy in the Box," and it was full of useful and interesting hints for the good of the community, particularly the boy part of it. Miss Hutchinson, who is a professor of public speaking at Valparaiso University, gave an unusually fine rendering of Dr. Henry Van Dyke's "The Other Wise Man." On the closing evening the junior town program was given for the first part of the evening. The juniors had been under the direction of Mrs. Berge, chautauqua organizer, and it was amazing what she was able to do in the short space of three days. The young folks sang, gave drills and little pieces and showed themselves very apt and responsive to the training that had been given them. It was explained that the objects of the junior town are: First, to encourage patriotism, thrift, honesty and obedience to laws; second, to help boys and girls to pre pare to enjoy Lyceum and Chautau qua programs; third, to teach Wys and girls to respect other people's rights; fourth, to try and do at least one kind deed every day; fifth, to try to establish ideas in the minds and hearts of children that will help them to become better citizens of their town. They are expected to practice these things the year 'round. Altogether, the young folks gave a. good account of themselves as well as reflecting credit on their instructor. The second part of the evening was given over to a high class musical program given by the Roberts Sisters. These four ladies gave an extremely beautiful selection of numbers on piano, flute, violin and marimba. They appeared in costume singing, as Chinese maidens, they danced beautiful minuets, they gave exceptional musical readings in costume and they played delightful numbers on the marimba. A more excellent number has not appeared in McHenry and this is saying much, for very fine numbers have appeared here in the last several years. The Roberts Sisters closed the chautauqua in a blaze of glory, artistic, if not financial. MOTORCYCLE COP" HERE ON MONDAY BOAT CLUBjORMED AMONG MOTOR BOAT ENTHUSIASTS IN THIS DISTRICT A state motorcycle cop breezed into the city o^f Monday afternoon and shortly after his arrival a motorist was hailed into the McHenry justice court. All told, four arrests were made during his brief stay here. From this city the official went to Woodstock. Our information is that he will return to McHenry, but as these men travel from place to place without sending advance notice, it will be well for local motorists to be on guard. Speeders and those without the proper license plates had better take these few lines as a warning. LAWN SOCIAL McHenry Local of the American Luther League will hold an ice cream social Friday evening, June 20th, on the lawn at the Fred C. Feltz home, (formerly the James Revor property.) Wattles, chairman; John F. Knox, M. B. Laures, Herman Schaefer. Grounds and building committee-- Henry Schaefer, chairman; John Weber, Jos. Weber, Frank Freund, J. W. Rothermel, Nick Freund, S. H. Freund, Peter Neiss, Wm. Klapperich, Peter Doherty, Sam Fraser, F. E. Covalt, Henry Schaefer, Jacob Schaefer. Lights committee--Walter Carey, chairman; Michael Degen, Leo Heimer, H. E. Buch, James Doherty, Clarence Niesen. Concession committee--R. B. Walsh, chairman; Wm. Spencer, M. B. Schmitt W. F. Vogt, R. I. Overton, P. M. Justen, George Stilling, Arthur Smith, Wm. Smith, Louis Smith, Peter Frett, Earl Gorman, Lester Bacon, Charles Unti, Peter Heimer, John Bolger, Henry Miller, J. J. Vycital, Wm. Bickler, Math. Niesen, James Perkins, Dr. N. J. Nye, Jack Thies. Finance committee--C. W. Stenger, chairman; Wm. Pries, A. J. Richardson, D. G. Wells, Gerald Carey Peter Frett. Police committee--Jack Walsh, chairman; Leo Smith, Raymond Powers, Arthur Patzke, Stephen King, John Caspers, Fred Caspers, Edward Rbssman, Ed. Conway, Arthur Meyers, Lewis Stoffel. , WILL SPONSOR A SERIES OF MOTOR BOAT RACES ON FOX RIVER AND LAKES A short time ago, a number of the motor boat enthusiasts of the Fox river and connecting lakes decided that this torritory^had enough motor boats to organize and maintain a distinctive motor boat club. The object of this club is to foster boat, races and aquatic sports. The name of the new club is the Fox River Valley Power Boat Club. At a meeting of the lakes committee of the newly organized club, held in Chicago, it was decided that there would' be five days this season on which races would be held, as follows : July 5th. Races will be held on Fox River at McHenry. July 20th. Races will be held on Fox Lake with start and finish on Mineola Bay. August 3rd. Races will be held on Long Lake With start and finish al entrance to the Channel. August 17th. Races vtfll be held on the Pistakee Bay and Lake with start and finish at the Pistakee outlet. September 1st. Races will be held on Fox Lake with tho start and finish at Yacht Club Bohemia. On all of the above days, a series of races will be held which will accommodate boats of all classes and everybody is invited to participate. The classes of races that will be held on each of the racing days, are as follows: 1st race.Boats without board motors. 2nd race. Bang and go back for all types of boats. ^ 3rd race. 215 class for ail boats powered with a motor not exceeding 215 cu. in. piston displacement. 4th race. 320 class for all boats powered with p. motor not exceeding 320 cu. in. piston displacement. 5th race. 510 class for all boats powered with a motor not exceeding 510 cu. in, piston displacement. 6th race. 610 class for all boats powered with a motor not exceeding 610 cu. in. piston displacement. 7th race. 725 class for all boats powered with a motor not exceeding 725 cu. in, piston displacement. 8th race. 1100 class open to all boats and hydroplanes, and this raee will be a handicap race", the handicaps of i?Wh will be figured in accordance with the power and speed of the boats. 9th race. Free for all handicap race, open to all classes of boats except hydroplanes. The membership \of the Fox River Valley Power Boat Club consists of two classes of members, which makes is possible for those interested in boat races to be members of this Club whether they are owners of racing boats or not, and the two classes of membership are active and associate. An active member shall (a) pay yearly dues of $25.00; (b) shall be assigned an official registered racing number; (c) may enter all regularly scheduled class races for the season in the classes in which his boat qualify without payment of entry fees; (d) shall be entitled to five votes in all matters voted upon by members. An associate member shall, (a) pay yearly dues of $5.00 (b) may enter regularly scheduled races upon payment of entry fees to b« fixed by the Race Committee; (c) shall be entitled to one vote in all matters voted upon by members. The Club will have an_official boat pennant and a Yacht Club cap emblem and all Active and Associate members will be furnished with one of the official boat club pennants and each member caij purchase on an order from the club the official Yacht Club cap emblem. Anyone desiring, to join the club at this time can apply for membership to Mr. C. K. Davis, Room 1928-731 So. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111. BERGDAHL-McOMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS RECEIVED ST. MARY'S PUPILS ENTERTAIN |{Qj||} CIRCUIT COURT JURY REACHED LARGE AUDIENCE AT EXERCISES TUESDAY EVENING The annual commencement exercises of St. Mary's parochial school of this city, as held at the Empire theatre on Tuesday evening of this week, was largely attended in spite of the t inclemency of the weather, the theatre being packed to its utmost capacity. The opening number on the evening's program was a piano selection, "Consolation," by Mendelssohn, most capably rendered by Miss Alvina Freund. This was followed by the Salutatory, given by Miss Caecilia Thennes. "On a Sleigh Ride," was a very fine selection-rendered by the children's symphony .orchestra, which consisted of twenty-five members, and this number was thoroly enjoyed. A comic sketch, entitled "Absent Minded," was then given by Anthony Schneider, Leo Meyer, W. Kelly and A. Phannenstill, which produced much laughter arid applause. This was followed by "The Rose Dream," an operetta in two acts, which was presented in a manner that was most pleasing and evidenced careful and thoro training by the good sisters in charge of the school, to whom much credit is (iue. During the course of the play, vocal selections were rendered by Rita Bacon, who took the part of Little Rose, Jane Heimer, as Rosebud and Edward Frett, who carried the role of Hop-o'-my-Thumb. These numbers were especially delightful and greatly enjoyed by the large audience. The valedictory, as given by Anthony Wirtz, was well delivered. Rev. Chas. S. Nix, pastor of St. Mary's church, addressed the class and those assembled with a few well chosen words and presented to Miss Cecelia Thennes the gold medal donated by St. Mary's Court, C. O. F., for her excellent essay on "Catholics In American History," she being the successful winner of an essay writing contest conducted by the order of Foresters. He then distributed the diplomas among the twelve graduates and the Palmer writing graduates. This closed an evening of rare entertainment and will be recorded as one of the most pleasant ever given by St. Mary's parochial school, of this city. NEWLY WEDS ENTERTAINED AT DINNER HERE 'Cards anouncing the marriage of Miss Helen Grace Bergdahl and Mr. Frank Lewis McOmber, which occurred at Highland Park on Thursday, June 12, were received by McHenry friends last week.. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bergdahl of that city, while the groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber, former McHenry residents who, during the past few years, have made their home at Highland Park. The groom was born and grew up in this city and at this time holds a responsible position at one of Highland Park's leading drug stores. McHenry friends extend congratulations. AN ALL-DAY MEETING The members of the Aid society of the M. E. church will hold an all-day meeting at the farm home of Mrs. P. C. Peterson, near McCollum's lake, on Thursday of next week, June 26. The ladies will also hold a pure food sale at the city hall here on Saturday, June 28, stating at*10:00 o'clock a. m. Mr. and Mrs.s Walter H. McCollum were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Fleming on Riverside Drive last evening. The couple were married by Rev. G. H. Kuehnert at Crystal Lake at 7:00 o'clock last evening and left immediately for this city and from here started for Delavan, Wis. The bride was formerly Miss Ella Rosenthal of Crystal Lake, who for eleven years has held a responsible clerical position in the office of the Public Service company, at Crystal Lake. The groom has also been a valued employee of the company for a number of years and is at the present time located in the Transportation department at Evanston. For the present, both will retain their positions with the company, altho they expect to establish a home at Evanston some time in the future. McHenry friends extend congratulations. DEATH COMES SUDDENLY TO MARGARET WALSH AGREEMENT THURSDAY McHenry relatives and friends were greatly grieved on Wednesday morning of this week when word was received announcing the sudden death of M iss Margaret Walsh, which occurred some time Wednesday night at the South Shore hospital, Whiting, Ind., after a short illness. The deceased is a sister to Jack and M. J. Walsh of this city and for many years made her home here. During the past! farm has not as yet dismantled their twelve years she has lived with her ( gravel crushe*-and washer on the N»ck sister, Mrs. Marie Muldoon at Whiting, Ind. The funeral will take place from Whiting, Ind., at 9:00 o'clock (daylight saving time) on Saturday morning, with burial at Hammond, Ind. Obituary next week. RIETESEL AWARDED $1,309 DiiiM AGES AND RECEIVED $359 FOR LAND--SOHM GETS $290 Unless an appeal is taken by one or both of the defendants in the coidemnation suit brought against Otto Sohm and Charles Rietesel to secure the right of way for Route 20 as same is proposed to enter and pass thrc the city of McHenry, the matter is settled. After a thirty-five day period in the McHenry county circuit court at Woodstock, the jury selected to bear the condemnation suit of the State of Illinois vs. Charles Rietesel and Otto, F. Sohm, both of whom own property on the east shore of Fox river, just outside of the McHenry city limits, re- ; tired at 4:00 o'clock last Thursday, afternoon and were able to agree at ; 11:15 that same night. Mr. Rietesel was awarded $850 for a strip of land along the proposed right of way. He was also allowed $1,300 for damages against the remainder of his property. Otto F. Sohm of Chicago, who owns tte • benut:ful summer home jnst south of the Rietesel place, was awarded $200 and mitFt remove the combination boAt house and garage which is located right in the path of Route 20. „ The case wns heard by Judge Edward D. Shurtleff, with State's Attorney V. S. Lumley appearing for Mr. Rietesel; Att'y. David T. Smiley fee Mr. Sohm and Att'y. D. R. Joslyn, Sr„ for the state. During the course of the trial quite a large number of witnesses were called over to the county seat to give their testimony regarding this particular stretch of road, which, according to the testimony, ; was used as a public thoroughfare I many years ago and was connected with the foot of Elm street in the city of McHenry by an old wooden bridge 1 which was washed away many years ago and which was never rebuilt, the bridge now doing service and located cne block north of the old structure, having been built to replace the destroyed structure. There were men in court to testify that they had crossed the old bridge and others remembered when the road was in use even after the destruction of the bridge. The stub road, designated on the plat as Charles street, was closed some years ago after Mr. Sohm had acquired the property he now owns and occupies as a summer heme, but no evidence was introduced that the road had ever been closed thru due process of law and it was on this contention that the suit was instituted and won. Just how long it has been since the destruction of the old wooden structure across Fox river at this point cannot be determined exactly altho there are still a few of the old timers who will tell you of crossing the bridge. As near as we are able to ascertain the bridge was destroyed more than seventy years ago. The fight on this stretch of right-, of-way has caused the state to delay the contract for the extension el Route 20 thru this city and now that the matter has evidenly been settled, the state can offer no further excuse of delay and if the promises of the state department are fulfilled we may yet see the completion of the McHenry section of Route 20 this year, altho it cannot be expected that the two bridges, one over Fox river and the other over the mill pond in this city, will be finished. In view of the fact that the J. J. Dunnigan Construction company, which had the contract for the building of that section of Route 20 laying between Volo and the Kennebeck 1 ACTIVITIES' AT NEW SCHOOL Weingart farm, it looks as if this company could easily complete the balance of the road t^is year, providing they received the contract ftr 4» the work. ° While McHenry people are qnlte jubilant over the completion of the present road as far as the Kennebeck Several of the rooms on the second; farnii they wiI1 never be content aatil floor of the new community high; connecting link between the eecschool building are now plastered and tipns aj^^y put in, east and wee* «t from present indications the plaster-j the cj£y completed. ; V'v ers will be able to move down to the ] », ' *, main floor some time next week. The brick masons are also rapidly completing their contract and should be out of the building within the course! ily had left for an automobile tovr to of the next two weeks. Workmen are I points in Missouri. The family passed now engaged in preparing the ground j a part of the week with friends in for the laying of the cement floor in j Indiana, returning the latter part of the gym. The steel stairways for the the week. However, it is their j M A CORRECTION - In last week's issue we stated tbat Prof, and Mrs. C. H. Duker and fasabuilding, which should have been delivered some time ago, have not as yet been delivered. ATTORNEY POUSE A DADDY The question as to who will be McHenry county's next assistant state's attorney, was definitely settled last Saturday, when a bright baby boy was born to Attyl and Mrs. A. H. Pouse, at St. Anthony's hospital in Chicago. to start the western trip some time this week. As stated last week, they will carry a complete camping outfit and will take pleuty of time in making the tour which will consume at least six weeks. ERROR IN AUDITOR'S REPORT An error crept into the auditor's report as published in the columns e£ The Plaindealer last week. The bal* Quite naturally A1 is even more de- j ance on hand at the beginning of fiscal lighted than he was last spring when year. May 1, 1923, should have m he won out as the successful candidate for tho office of state's attorney. 28 cents instead Of $28.00. We W' pleased to ssake this correction. • vc.fiisii!