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W. U. GAS COMPANY 7 ^ H* " v-iJS&iaJK|^r;iu: -jLiJta!es^ TO BI MANAGED BY STONE & WEBSTER OF BOSTON I' » '*'{* r „ 4 ' sic SUPERVISOR OF UTILITY; BOSTON CORPORATION WILL HAVE GUIDANCE OF COPLEY f v.;4s, rr OF, THE VOLO CT. ASSN. FOR JANUARY Announcement was made today by President I. C. Copley of the Western United corporation and affiliated companies, which include Western United Gas & Electric company, Aurora, Elgin, & Fox River Electric company, Southern Illinois Gas company, Coal Products Manufacturing company, and many others, that contracts have been made which provide for the management of the operations of the gas, electric power and light, street and interurban railway, water and steam business of the companies by Stone & Webster, Inc., of Boston, Mass. Mr. Oopley stated: t , "Because of the great growth of these properties and the advisability of making provision that the properties shall be in no way affected by any change in personnel of officers and operators, we have made these contracts. Stone & Webster, Inc., is one of the very largest utility managers and operators in the country and stands at the very top in the business. Our directors have had "this matter under consideration since May, 1924, and we came to the conclusion that corporate management such as this would provide a guaranty to the owners of our ' properties and to the public of an undying, continued management of which we could otherwise have no as surance. The life of a corporation being perpetual, under such management, the owners of our property are assured of a security of investment which might otherwise be lacking. Operate Many Utilities "Stone & Webster, Inc., operate for otiher companies, all kinds of utility business, including the business of gas, steam heating, water, electric and steam railway and electric power and light companies. They manage the operations of the electric generating plant at Keokuk, la., where power is generated at the dam in the Mississippi river, transmitting electrical energy for hundreds of miles. They operate electric railway and electric power business in Galveston, Houston, Fort Worth and Beaumont, Texas, and the very great Puget Sound electric properties in Tacoma, Seattle, Olympia and other cities in the state of Washington and several companies in Massachusetts. In fact, they conduct business thruout the United States as well as in Porto Rico ai\d Jamaica. In all they operate approximately the properties of about 80 di|- /Arent utilities. '"Added to these activities the company is the largest construction contracting organization in the country. "CThis company has a very large and efficient corps of engineers and under this contract the services of these experts will at all times be available for our properties. At our invitation Stone & Webster, Inc., by its engineers and accounting departments, inade a complete and thoro survey of all of our properties and their report covers several volumes, and is, in my . judgment, a materpiece. In their re- * port, they make suggestions and recommendations, many of which we had foreseen and practically all of which we will be glad to adopt. No Change In Organization "The connection of Stone & Webster, Inc., with our properties is limited entirely to management and operation. The interests of our stockholders and bondholders will be in no manner affected other than benefically thru the effects of continuous, able and efficient corporate management. Our hoard of directors will continue the . same as in the past. Our policies will not be changed in any way. There will be no change in the personnel of the - .officers and operators occasioned by making of this contract other than 'that A. F. Townsend, of Beaumont, Tex., now operating Texas utilities, ..who is a representative of Stone & Webster, Inc., has been elected to the office of operating vice president of the several companies by the boards of directors. "Mr. Townsend with the assistance of others representing Stone & Webster, Inc., will supervise operations imder the direction and with the cooperation of our company. Copley Continues to Direct "With the approval of our stockholders and directors I hope to continue as president of these companies and .to continue the direction of the business policy to which I will be enabled to give even more attention than in the past because of the relief ^fcat will be afforded to me thru the During the month of January there were 396 cows tested, of this number forty-eight cows produced over forty pounds of butter fat and twentytwo produced over fifty pounds. Of "this number sixteen cows were Guernseys and thirty-two Holsteins. "*•- The high cow, a registered Holstein, owned by Birchmont farms, produced 2002 pounds of milk and 90.1 pounds of butter fat. The high Guernsey cow, owned by F. Converse, produced 1463 pounds of milk and 79.0 pounds of butter fat. The high herd, which are registered Holsteins, owned by F. Beckman, produced 1649 pounds of milk and 54.1 pounds of butter fat. The high cow on twice a day milking, a registered Holstein, owned by the Osborne farm, produced 1568 pounds of milk and 61.5 pounds of butter fat. ' • ' - > The following are owners Of pound butter fat cows: V\ • ; Birchmont Farms-- .. ' , v ;; 15v ' Reg. Holstein ..... .2002^ -4.6 2138 3.9 83.3 .V... .2046 17 55.2 .... .1472 3.4 50,0 .. 4. .1174 8,6 42.2 .1274 .1196 .1174 Reg. Holstein Reg. Holstein Reg. Holdteift . Reg. Holstein . Frank Hironimus-- Gr. Holstein H. Matthews-- Gr. Guernsey J. Dowe-- Gr. Holstein G. Vasey-- Gr. Guernsey L. Huson-- Gr. Holstein 1509 Gr. Holstein ....... 1410 Gr. Hobtein 1587 Gr. Holstein * 1091 Gr. Holstein ...... .1438 H. H. McKenzie-*- Gr. Guernsey 1075 V. Herd-- Gr. Holstein . L. V. Lusk-- Gr. Guernsey , Gr. Guernsey , Reg. Guernsey Gr. Guernsey ..... 747 F. Converse-^- Gr. Guernsey .... .1435 Gr. Guernsey . ^. 936 Gr. Guernsey 1556 Reg. Guernsey .... 1463 R. C. Hallock-- Gr. Holstein G. Immengo-- Gr. Holstein H. Stroker-- Gr. Guernsey Wm. KniggeAReg. Guernsey ....1150 Gr. Guernsey ...... 1230 Gr. Guernsey ...... 1537 Gr. Guernsey ...v.1137 E. Kane-- Reg. Holstein 1481 Reg. Holstein ......1173 Reg. Holstein 1822 Reg. Holstein ..... 1101 Reg. Holstein .....1900 Wm. Owens-- Gr. Holstein 1295 Osborne Farm- Reg. Holstein .....1568 Reg. Holstein .....1&T4 F. Beckman-- Reg. Holstein 1645 Reg. Holstein 2405 Reg. Holstein 1800 Reg. Holstein ......2113 Reg. Holstein 1341 A. Stanford--- Gr. Holstein ...... .1388 Gr. Holstein ...... 1243 Gr. Holstein ......1178 Gr. Holstein ......1178 ITEMS OF INTEREST STATE CIVES STAND AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING WEEK .^1*60 55:4 ...1460 3.4 49.6 ....1140 3.8 43.8 ...12& 84 4S.& 2.8 3.4 3.3 3.9 3.3 42.2 47.9 52.3 42.8 47.4 4.0 43.0 1069 84 40.6 4.1 4.2 4.4 5.4 4.1 4.4 4.3 5.4 52.2 50.2 51.6 40.2 59.8 41.6 66.8 79.0 1178 8.9 45.9 ..1224 4.2 51.4 998 5.0 4.7 3.5 3.2 4.2 8.7 3.9 3.4 3.9 3.8 49.9 i 54.0 43j0 49.1 47.7 55*8 46.0 62.8 42.9 72.2 3.2 41.4 3.9 3.8 * 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.1 3.0 3.4 3;4 3.6 3.5 61.5 42.0 533 79.3 61.2 65.3 40.1 47.1 42.1 42.4 41.4 WHAT PEOPLE ARB DOING IN THIS CITY AND IMMEDIATE VICINITY All kinds of winter apples. I. Levison. Phone 119-R. 26-tf Vaudeville and pictures at the Empire theatre Saturday and Sunday. Leave orders for ice cream for valentine parties at the Northwestern hotel. We sell the U. S. leather goods with your name in gold, free. Nye's jewelry store. Nice assortment of valentines, valentine napkins and nut cups at the Northwestern hotel. Orders taken at any time for homemade doughnuts for lodges or parties. Mrs. F. E. Cobb, phone 203-J. Miss yiola Stilling is now employed at the Cary .State bank, having started work there a short time ago. Phone your orders fo^ home-made doughnuts Thursday, Friday and Saturday of each week to Mrs. F. E. Cobb, phone 203-J. Insure--in sure--'insurance with Wm. G. Schreiner. Office at residence. Phone 98-R, McHenry 111. Auctioneering. Mrs. Joe Smith entertained the Social Wheel on Thursday, Jan. 29. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. J. A. Conrad on Thursday of next week, Feb. 12. A wreck at Cary on Monday morning of this week quite seriously affected the train service to this city. No mail was received here from early morning until late in the afternoon. Monday was ground hog day and as the result of more or less sunshine on that day we may expect another six (Confirm^ from front page) 20 would pass thru the village of McHenry, but did not describe in detail the location which would be followed, and rrri it 1 d H licicao, uao i/vi-u uv --- ternate locations proposed thru said village of McHenry and there has been considerable discussion locally concerning the relative merits and the feasibility of the various routes, and Whereas, the director, superintendent of highways, assistant chief engineer, engineer of design and district engineer, representing the state of Illinois, department of public works and buildings, division of highways, on Nov. 9, 1923, made a personal inspection of the various routes thru and adjacent to said village of McHenry, and Whereas, a further public hearing was held at Woodstock, 111., on Nov. 9, 1923, for the purpose of taking further evidence concerning the various proposed locations thru and adjacent to said village of McHenry, and Whereas, careful consideration has been given the additional evidence submitted at this hearing, Therefore, it is hereby declared, that the location locally knowiyae-the Elm street route, more particularlydescribed hereinafter, be selectecfas the preferred location of state bond issue route No. 20 thru and adjacent to said village of McHenry. ,x Description of Preferred Location Ad-, jacent to and Thru the Village of McHenry Beginning at a point on McHenry county state aid route No. 3, locally known as the Waukegan road, near the southeast corner of section 20, township 45 north, range 8 E. of the 3d P. M., thence southeasterly, following relocations and the general location of said state aid route No. 3, to the west corporate limits of the village weeks of winter. However, judging of McHenry; thence southeasterly, from the beautiful sunshine we have j following said Waukegan road to a enjoyed during the past two days, one | point in said village between the Chi- Leslie: J. Molzahn, Tester. RESOLUTIONS . Whereas, There is now before the congress of the United States the proposed twentieth amendment to the constitution of America and Whereas, The said twentieth amendment is known as the child labor law, which would place persons under would feel that winter is pYactically at an end right now. Postmaster Nick F. Steilen assumed his new duties on Monday morning of this week. He has as his assistants Misses Florence Conway and Leone Givens. Postmaster Steilen is rapidly familiarizing himself with the duties connected with his new position and within a short time hopes to have everything running along smoothly,. Mrs. Wm. J. Welch is confined in St. Anthony's hospital, Chicago, where she underwent an operation on Monday morning of this week. Her many friends thruout this community will be pained te learn of her illness, but extend the hope that she may soon be able to return home and that her recovery will be a permanent and speedy one. Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, there will be a fun and frolic gathering at the Methodist church. A pot luck supper will be served at 6:30. Bring something to eat. Let all join in the hour following of games for everyone. At the close of this hour, we will celebrate the evening while we listen to Hermes Zimmermann, negro singer and composer of negro songs. This evening is for the men, women and children who wish to come. Bring some silver for an offering. According to last week's Hebron Tribune, there is a movement at Woodstock to secure the parole of Fremont Hoy, now serving sentence in the state penitentiary at Joliet f or irregularities in connection with the Fox River Valley State bank of this city and the State Bank of Ringwood. He will be eligible for parole within a month or so, having served eleven months of his sentence. Mr. Hoy, it is said, is in poor health, which will be one of the arguments used in asking his release. The McHenry community#) high school basket ball teams will travel to Crystal Lake next Saturday evening, CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR SALE--Five tons alfalfa hay. inquire of Mrs. Jos. H. J usten, McHenry, 111. 33-3t* FOR SALE--Bumpers for Ford; also Haseler double spring shock absorbers. Al. Krause, McHenry, 111. 34-tf FOR RENT--Four rooms located ill the central part of the city. Inquire of James Halpin, McHenry, 111. 34-tf cago and Northwestern railroad and Front street; thence northeasterly, following a relocation to an intersection with Elm street, crossing the easterly end of the mill pond; thence easterly, following said Elm street to the west bank- of the Fox river; thence easterly, crossing said Fox river and following a location on the east side of said Fox river to an intersection with state aid route No. 3, at the east corporate limits of said village; thence southeastely, following relocations and the general location of said state aid route No. 3 to the east county line of McHenry county. It is understood that the above description covers the general location of state bond issue route 20 within the limits named, but that the exact location of the road actually built may vary so that the construction features shall comply with good engineering practice. It is also understood that if co-operation is not secured in obtaining tht right of way that the general location of said route may be changed. C. R. Miller, Director^ Frank T. .Sheets, supt. of Highways. Clifford Older, Chief Hgwy Eng. Dated December 12, 1923 « • If you reside in McHenry township your legals belong in The Plaindealer. Dont' let anyone tell you any different. Our prices for legals are the same as any other paper published In McHenry county. FOR SALE--A quantity of choice barley and seed oats. James Hunterj phone 617-J-2, West McHenry, 111. 35 MEAD BlfNGALOW FOR RENT-- Inquire of C. Stenger, West McHenry State Bank, West McHenry, HI. . ^ " - - 30-tf FOR SALE--'Two sets-of bob sleighs, Will be isold at right price. Alexander Lumber Co., West McHenry, I!i. Phone No. 5. 33-tf 5 PER CENT MONEY--To loan on good farms; first mortgages only. Write or telephone A. A. Crissey, .room 203, Community Bldg., phones 23-M and 993, Marengo, 111. 25-tf FOR RENT--Barber-Button farm near Tryon's corners, 120 acres, every foot of which can be cultivated. Good house and barns. For further partic ulars address Wm. J. Welch, McHenry, 111. . - 35-24 NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY GOOD REAL ESTATE as all prices are at fheir lowest point. We will be glad to furnish further information and explain our time payment plan. Kent 6 Green, McHenry, 111. 25-tf FOR SALE--New six room bungalow with all modern conveniences. This is a REAL BUY and must be seen to be appreciated. Inquire of KENT & GREEN, Opp. city hall, McHenry. Phones 34 and 147-M. 35-tf ANNOUNCEMENT--Large Chicago music house has a fine upright piano nearby, partly paid for, which will be sold to party willing to complete small monthly payments. Send name and address for full information to P. O. box 172, Chicago, 111. 34-2t barn 34x100, other n»w buildings, silo, etc. Never failing spring water in barn and pasture. Wood, 120 acre' tractor land. Waitt good tenant for 5 to 8 years on reasonable terms with option ito buyi Simon Stoffel, West McHenry, 111. \ 32-3t Dr. D. G. Wells was a Chicago visitor today. Edw. J. Buss was • business visitor in Chicago Monday. Glenn Wattles passed the week end v with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wattles. vt .. i' s • 7 > TROUBADOU R MALE QUARTBT AT ST. PATRICK'S HALL, FEB. 9 FOR SALE--A number of Buff Orphington cockerels from the Wood that laid the eggs in three months and seventeen days. Also a number of white Leghorn cockerels. A few black Minorcas and Pekin ducks. Priced right. Phone McHenry 603-J-2. F. S. Rich, West SicHenry, HI. Would exchange. 34-tf FOR RENT--176 acre farm on edge of Hebron prairie. New and modern Wm. H. Althoff General Hardware, Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils Successor to C. J. Reihansperger West McHenry Illinois v Only SO® Down Daylight Kitchen Unit eighteen years\>f age under control of bureaus to ascertain their ability to! where they will meet the two teams work and the hours during which they i representing the community school of should work, and ithat city- These two teams met at Whereas, Each state legislature I l°cal gym three weeks ago, at will be called on to accept or reject by vote of its members the proposed twentieth amendment, therefore be it Resolved, By the people of the Harvard community in public meeting assembled this 24th day of January, 1925, that they are opposed to said amendment and ask their state senator, Rodney B. Swift, and the three members of the lower house from the eighth senatorial district, namely, Chas. H. Francis, Wm. F. Weiss and N. L. Jackson, to vote against the ratification of the proposed _ twentieth amendment and urge them to use all honorable means to defeat its adoption. Resolved; That a copy of these resolutions be sent to "Senator Swift and Representatives Francis, Weiss and Jackson ad expressing our views concerning the proposed amendment which we consider to be unjust and unfair to the agricultural interests of the which time both victories went to our boys. They are going down to Crystal Lake confident that they will give their opponents a hard game. The McHenry teams do not say that they are going to win, but they do say that they will do their best. A large delegation of fans will accompany the athletes. Wednesday, Feb. !1 NEGRO SINGER AT FROLIC NIGHT M. E. Church Potluck-Supper 6:3# FREE TO ALL 'future operations under the direction of Stone & Webster, Inc. In my judgment, the making of this contract and operation thereunder is one of the best j country and harmful to those engaged things that could happen for the own-1 in same. ers of Our property and for the public j Also that a copy of the resolutions t we -serve. I thus passed be furnished the press of Mr Townsend, who will be operat-|McHenry county with a request that ing vice president, was in Aurora ten j the same be printed to the end that days ago. He intends to make hispbe people may understand the import home here. When asked for a state-! °f this proposed unjust legislation to ment as to his plans he said that it is 1 the agricultural interests of the his intention to move slowly and that] country. -- he is not in position at the present time to make any definite statement. He is familiarizing himself with the operations and the policies of the companies and stated that his observations in that direction were that they had been most efficiently operated and managed and he could at the present time see no good reason for the making of any changes, either in methods or among employes. Flsfnd-- for •ds bring result** "EVERY DAY" WELL PRESENTED "Every Day," a wholesome three act comedy drama, was presented to an appreciative audience at St. Patrick's church hall in this city last Saturday evening by a five character cast of New York players. The piece was very well presented and, to say the least, the company was a well balanced one. The comedy was made possible thru the efforts of the Young Ladies' stidality of the church. ^on Quality Mer- . chandise Men's All Wool Socks per--: - pair. ... 50t Women's Artificial Silk Hose, in cordovan and black, pair 35c Bleached Pillow Cases, 36x45, each f; " Ife Bleached Seamless Sheets, 81x90, each.'. . $'1.19 Women's Galoshes, new lot just received, pair....... $2 95 11 Wool Army Overcoat, Asize 40, a bargaia at . . $5.75 Sheep Lined Coats, closing out at . $7,7f) Men's and Boys' Sweaters and Sport Coats 20 % Discount Apron Ginghams, a small lot at yard 13e Wool Mixed Blankets, 76x80, reduced to .. $6.9 < Ball Brand Felt Boots and Overs, $6.50 value, reduced to $4.5 John Stoffel West McHenry, 111. The Woman Who Can't She would like to--Oh yes, but she can never quite get done in time to join in the fun. She is always buried in work. Always trying to catch up. Folks would like her, but she is "never out with the crowd--she is forever obliged to say; that she "can't." Bat she "Can"--If she will get the equipment that takes all the "can!t" out of housework. The "Can" kind of folks make use of modern gas ranges, gas water heaters, etc. YOU •CAIf- Western United Gas and Electric Company C. E. Collin*, District Mgr. Light turna on and. off at handy pendant switch enabling you to plug in your iron, toaatmr or other appliano*. Enjoy Soft, Even Daylight Illumination THE kitchen is the workshop of the home and you should have the best possible lighting in it. You will enjoy this light that brightens every corner and chases out the shadows. Makes your kitchen pleasant and inviting. 50c DOWN and the balance /§ amall monthly payment* with your service statement places this exceptional fixture in your kitchen. Snow white porcelain enamel on Armco rustresisting metal makes the Daylight Kitchen Unit easily and quickly cleaned. The shade, of white diffusing glass, tones and softens the ligfrt. No glare to dazzle you. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS J. A. SCHABECK, District Manager 191 Williams St Crystal Lake, UL Phone JS . J* vi« £££&'*/% "TCI'SMlM