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M CARD OF THANKS 1flK3B|^£o take this public manner mt ^Hk our thanks to our kind friends for the favors shown us during our recent bereavement. Especial thanks is extended to the donors of flowers. W. E. Smith Mrs. H. C. Hughes * Mrs. John Ratcliff. Insure--4n . sure*--insurance with Wm. G. Schreinmr. Office at residence. Phone 9»-K, McHenry 111. Auctioneering. ENTERTAINED 8. K. Y. CLUB The members of the S. K. Y. Bunco club met at the home of Mrs. Katherine Young, Wednesday evening of last week, Feb. 18. Mrs. Edward N. Young and George Young received first prizes, the consolations going to Miss Mildred G. Klein and Peter J. Schoewer. At the close of the evening delicious refreshments were served. All proclaimed Mrs. Young a delightful hostess. Read the Phundealer and keep posted on local happenings. The Young Folks Store Most young folks come to Leaths for their home outfits Furniture •elected for them--to meet their ideas, and sold at saving prices--on easy terms. These are some of the reasons why. Blgla Tl Grove Aurora M Maud Dubuque 17* Main Rook ford S02 W. Stat* Freeport 5 W. Main Waterloo 600 Lafayette Beloit 617 Fourth Joliet SIS Jefferson Janemrllle 202 Milwaukee EJ&u Claire Masonic Jihdg Oshkonh 11 Main 8t. Peoria S2S S. Adams Decatur 4tt N Water Madteon 117-llt State St A. LEATH & CO. Wm. H. Altlioff General Hardware, Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils Successor to C. J. Reihansperger West McHenry Illinois MOKHMfORE VTo CHICAGO From McHenry--Grays Lake Convenient, dependable service by North Shore Motor Coach North Shore Motor Coaches connect at Waukegan with fast North Shore Line trains taking you to the heart of Chicago--the "loop." I-v. McHenry 7:35 a~m., 11:35 a.m., 2:35 pan., 7:00 pan. Lv. Grays Lake 8:18 a.m.f 12:18 p.m., 3:18 pan., 7:43 p.m. Arr.Waukegan 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 8:25 p.m. Arr. Chicago 10:22 a.m., 2:17 pun., 5:17 p.m., 10:17 p.m. Chicago Bio rthSh' ore & Milwaukee R.R. Co. McHenry House TK'KKT * ^iirHiwestern Hotel McHenry 18 S OFFICES I McHenrv M-R ReosoiT.:.. you see Buick pull away in front when the traffic starts is the extra power in the Buick Valve-in- > Head engine. Buick's get-away and Buick's mechanical 4 -Wheel Brakes take care of any traffic emergency. OVERTON & CO WEN McHENRY, ILL. HARVARD, ILL. IffWf Mifcww^bfles are boflt, Buick will build tfaap SLOCUM LAKE Market your «ggs at Erickson's store. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnston spent last Thursday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks were at Waukegan last Thursday. John Blomgren was a .business caller at McHenry last Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brooks were callers at Barrington last Thursday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Kirk and two children were McHenry callers Friday evening. Harold and William Broads of Waukegan spent the week end and Monday with their parents here. Walter Winkler went to Chicago Saturday for a few days visit with his brother and other relatives. G. J. Burnett is still confined to his bed with a severe attack of rheumatism but is a little better this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks called at the home of L. W. Celley near Barrington last Tuesday afternoon. Milton Dowell of Roseville was a guest of his brother, Lloyd, at the Robert Kirk home Sunday afternoon. tie, and La Doyt Matthews of Crystal Lake attended, the basket ball game at Wauconda Saturday night. This game was between Wauconda and Waukegan, with seven victories and no defeats for Wauconda. Wauconda will present her strongest lineup at Gurnee Monday night, Feb. 23, to win the Banner of Lake County, BRIDE TENDERED SHOWER Mrs. Raymond Lusk who became the bride of Raymond Lusk last Saturday. Feb. 14th, was tendered a miscellaneous shower given by Mrs. Harry Matthews at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Blomgien, in this vicinity Saturday afternoon, February 21. The afternoon hours were passed at games which caused much merriment. One of the games was that which each one was asked to write on paper some advice for the bride. The bride then read the advice which caused much laughter. Mrs. Lusk was showered with many useful and beautiful gifts. Attending the party besides the guest of honor and the hostesses were. Mrs. R. C. Hallock. Gertrude Johns, Beryl Gilbert and Fern Grantham of Wauconda, Dorothy Dillon, Esther and Or If you appreciate real bargains you pha Russell and Mrs. L. V. Lusk and will take advantage of the 9 cent sale daughter, Esther of Volo; Frances and which starts at Vycital's next Satur-j Fern Nichols and Mrs. M. E. Smith of day. * i Roseville, -Miss Edith Converse of Chesney Brooks spent last Friday ! near Grayslake, Mrs. La Doyt Matnight with his aunt and uncle, Mr. and thews of Crystal Lake and Mrs. Fred Mrs. Wilbur Cook south west of Wauconda* - • • _ Chesney Brooks was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of his aunt and uncle* Mr. and Mrs. Wmv Toynton. at Wauconda. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geary and son, fcugene, called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Shaffer in McHenry Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks were business callers at the Wm. Paddock home in Cuba township last Wednesday afternoon. Anson Davis of Wauconda came to the G. J. Burnett home last Thursday where he is doing the farm duties for Mr. Burnett. Mr. and 3&rs. Raymond Lus& of near Volo spent last Thursday evening with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blomgren. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bnwell and two children were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Davis east of Wauconda. Mr. and Mrs. La Doyt Matthews of Crystal Lake visited relatives at Oak Glen Farm from Saturday morning until Sunday morning. Mrs. Joe Lowell and daughter, Stella, spent last Saturday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Alice Baseley at Wauconda. Mrs. Ray Dowell spent last Friday at the home of her parents where she assisted in caring for her mother, Mrs. Wm. Davis who is still ill. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Richardson of Round Lake spent Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dowell, demonstrating the Radiola. Miss Orpah Morlock attended the basket ball game at Antioch last Friday evening and spent the week end with her parent^ at Rosecrans. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet G^ary and son, Forrest, of Fremont township spent Tuesday afternoon and evening at the home of the former's parents here, Mrs. Mort Ritt of Crystal Lake came to the G. J. Burnett home last Saturday where she will spend a few days assisting her sister in caring for Mr. j Burnett. X_„ Mr. H. M. Hoelscher and Mr. *nd Mrs. Burmister of Chicago spent the week end at the former's country home here, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winkler, Sr. . Jay Cook of Judith Gap, Mont., who is visiting relatives and friends at Wauconda called on Mrs. Clafra Smith and Mr. and Mrs, Page Smith last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Scheid and daughter, Lillian, and Roy Swansdn of near Wauconda enjqjed last Sunday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert* Kirk. Mrs. Lyle Litwiler returned to her home at Round Lake last Friday evening after spending the past week assisting in caring for her father who is ill at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Smith of Algonquin spent Jast Friday with the former s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Page Smith. Claire Smith accompanied them home and spent the week end there. Willard Darrell and Mr. J. J. Doerschuk of Libertyville attended the Producers' Day meeting of the National Dairy club at the Lincoln Room of the city club in Chicago last Thursday. X Willard Darrell and son, William, accompanied about fifty people frofti Wauconda to Gurnee where they saw the Wauconda town team defeat the Gurnee town team in basket ball Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Geary and son, Foirest, of Fremont township spent from Friday evening ur^til Sunday morning at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs.„Henry Geary. Mr. D. E. Richardson of Round Lake demonstrated his Radiola at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blomgren, Mrs. E. Anderson and John Blomgren were their guests that evening- „ Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews, Myrtle and William Darrell, Misses Orpah Morlock and Lillian Winkler attended the card party and dance at Wauconda last Thursday evening given by the Altar and Rosary society of the Transfiguration church. Callers and visitors at the G. J Burnett home during last week were, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jepson.»nd children, Mr. Geo. Bates, Miss Iva Turnbull and Harry Grantham of Wauconda and Mr. and Mrs. A1 Granger, Henry and Jack Geary of this vicinity. Willard Darrell and daughter, Myr- Nordmeyer, Myrtle Darrell and Mrs. Harry Matthews of this community The event came to a close with the serving of a two course four d'clock luncheon. * ' * VOLO Helen Vasey is on the sick list. Roberta Dowell is on the sick list You save when you trade at Erickson's. Mr. Huson and Joe Lenzen had wood isawers Thursday. Archie Rosing was in this vicinity Monday buying cattle. Vincent Martin was a business caller at Waukegan Tuesday. Mrs. Ed. Bacon and Mrs. Sykes were Chicago shoppers Monday. Mrs. Pete Stadtfeld was a business caller iri Waukegan Thursday. Mrs. Leslie Davis spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. Dick Dowell. Mrs. Leslie Davis is caring for Mr and Mrs. Wm. Davis who are sick. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nordmeyer were business callers at McHenry Friday. Miss Edith Converse is visiting at the George Case home a few days this week. Mr. Wilfred Grever has been confined to his home with an attack of influenza. Miss Sarah Dowell visited at the Mrs. Timothy Bacon home, Friday afternoon. * Leslie Davis and Esse. Fisher at? tended an auc^on sale at Silver Lake Thursday. Miss Ruby Peterson spent the week end at the home of her parents at Marengo. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lusk spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Lusk. . Mrs. Esse Fisher spent a few days of last week at the home of Mrs. Loretta Seymour. Rev. Lordahl was pleasantly entertained at the home of Arthur Stanford this week end. Mrs. M. E. Smith and Miss Edith Converse were shoppers at McHenry Friday afternoon. Howard Converse and L. V, Lusk attended the Guernsey Milk meeting at Libertyville Monday. Mrs. Winifred Grover visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Esse Fisher Saturday. Miss Vera Vasey spent the week end at the home of her sister, Mrs. L. C. Benwell of Gurnee. , Big bargains will be offered during our 9 cent sale which starts next Slat urday. John J. Vycital.. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bacon celebrated their sixty-third wedding anniversary Sunday, Feb. 22. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Benwell called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Vasey Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lenzen and Mrs Frank Rosing were business callers in McHenry Thursday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Dillon and Mr. Arthur Dillon attended the basket ball game at Wauconda Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dillon and Mrs. Fitch of Waukegan were visitors at the Wm. Dillon home Wednesday. George and Joe Passfield of Ridgefield spent Sunday at the' home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Passfield. " •> Misses Young and Winifred Benwell of Gurnee spent the week end with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Vasey. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duesing and family spent Sunday in Elkhorn where they celebrated the birthday of Mrs. Duesing's mother. Mrs. Mabel Benwell, Mrs. O. Richardson, Miss Richardson, Mrs. L. Rich ardson and son called at the home of Chris Dillon's Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bacon and two children and Miss Emma Bacon, visited at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bacon,'Sunday afternoon. The Young Peoples Society will give a party at the M. E. Church Saturday evening, Feb. 28. An invitation is extended to all the young people of this vicinity. Mrs. Loretta Seymour, Mrs. Ray Seymour and Mrs. Esse Fisher attended the Lincoln and Washington program at the Community house in Wauconda last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Lusk and two daughters, Esther and Ruth, Mrs. Ed. Lusk and Lisle May Huson attended the show entitled "The Girl of the Limberlost" at McHenry last Friday evening. The Catechism class of Volo M. E. church' had a Washington birthday party Saturday afternoon.. The time was spent playing games, after which refreshments were served and a pleasant afternoon was enjoyed by all. A miscellaneous shower was given Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Raymond Lusk, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blomgren. Eighteen guests were present and many beautiful gifts was received by the new bride. A delicious lunch was served consisting of sandwiches, pickles, jello and cake, after which all departed wishing Mrs. Lu^k many years of happiness afid prosperity. TERRA COTTA t Vernon Knox was a visitor in Belvidere Friday evening. Raymond J. Riley has been spending several days in Columbus, O.J Miss Eva McMillan of Eyanston spent Sunday at her home here. Wonderful bargains in warm Winter foot wear at Erickson's store. Robert Garner of Ridgefield was a business callerinthis vicinity 'Saturday. -X •' - • . Miss Da vies of South Waleis has been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. •Hill. ' Eugene Leisner of Chicago spent Sunday with his sister, Miss Alice Leisner. Mrs. B. J. Shine was the guest of Chicago relatives from Friday until Sunday.. xx<-,"'\^> ' Miss Florence Knox- spent last Thursday evening with relatives in Woodstock. t Mrs. Henry McMillan spent a few days this week with relatives in Dundee and-Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Martin of Grayslake were Sunday guests at the home of J. M. Phalin. Nine cent sale at Vycital's, starting next Saturday and continuing as long as bargains last. Lester Page and Miss Dorothy Spencer of McHenry spent Sunday evening with relatives here. Misses Mary and Ellen Frisby of Elgin spent Siinday at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Frisby. ^ Surprise Mr. and Mrs. Phaliri On the eve of their departure for McHenry where they will make thenfuture home, about forty neighbors, relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Phalin, tendered them a farewell party at their home here Sunday evening. The evening was spent in games.- music and social conversation, at the close of which refreshments consisting of coffee, sandwiches, doughnuts and pickles were served. At a late hour the guests departed wishing the Phalin family much happiness and- success in their new home. CARD OF THANKS In this public manner we wish to express our sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends who in any manner assisted us during the recent illness and after the death of our beloved one. We also wish to thank those who furnished cars for the funeral and the donors of flowers. Mrs. Minnie Miller and Family. RINGWOOD Mrs. Rilla Foss was calling on her friends in McHenry last Monday. Floyd Hopper spent several days ast week with relatives at Elgin. Mrs. Minnie Coates is visiting her son, Fred Gibbe, and family near Mclenry. Watch our windoW* for 9 cent sale starting Saturday, Feb. 28. John J. Vycital. Miss Mary Nimsgern spent Sunday vith her sister, Mrs. Kennebeck, at McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buchert of Richmond were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Bacon.- William Thompson of Chicago spent Sunday with his children at the home of Miss Ellen Hall. Mrs. W. E. Smith passed peacefully away a I her home in Ringwood, Saturday morning, Feb. 21, 1925. Ringwood was well represented at the Washington party given by the Relief Corps at Richmond last Friday nighty • " Mesdames Lindsay, Kuhn, Nichols. Miss Inez Bacon of McHenry were the guests of Mrs. H." M. Stephenson on Tuesday. , i ' Mr. and Mrs. L. Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Rainey attended the Royal Neighbor party at McHenry Saturday night. Misses Alice Wilcox^ Josephine and Marion Hepburn, Mary and Bernice Smith and Wayne Foss were among the number from this vicinity to attend the funeral of Miss Hattie Dake at Harvard last Monday. Miss Dake was County Superintendent of Schools. About twenty relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith Sunday to help thepi celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. It was also the wedding anniversary of Mr. afnd Mrs. Lou Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith and the birthday anniversary of Ralph Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Harvard and B. T. Butler of Chicago were the oat of town "guests. Caroline Ladd was born, October 10, 1858, one mile north of Ringwood cn the farm now occupied by Wm. Justen. She was the daughter of Wesley and Phoebe Haley Ladd. She was united in marriage to Willard E. Smith and to this union w£re born two daughters: Mrs. Clayton Hughes of W. McHenry and Mrs. John Ratcliff of Beverly Hills, Mass., and she had one granddaughter, Nadine Ratcliff. Besides these she is suty^ved by three sisters and one brother as follows: Mrs. Nellie Prichett of Denver, Colo.. Mrs. Amelia Carter of Minneapolis. Minn., and Mrs. Oliver Southwick, Williams Bay, Wis., and James Ladd of Ringwood. Mrs. Smith has spent her entire life in this community and her life should be an example for us all to follow as she was a woman of pure gold,**beloved by all who knew her. The funeral was held from her late home Tuesday afternoon with interment in Ringwood cemetery. Dr. Fischer of Chicago spoke words of comfort to the family and friends and Mrs. Greeley of Richmond sang sev eral appropriate selections. Those from a distance who came to attend the funeral were: Mrs. John Ratcliff and daughter of Beverly Hills, M««. Mr. and Mrs. Carter of Minneapolis, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Southwick of Williams Bay, Wis., and J. D. &nitit 4f Urbana, 111. JOHNSBURG Jos. Huemann is a Chicago visiter for a few weeks. John H. Freund was at Ringwood shopping last week Friday. Miss Gertrude Williams was a Chicago visitor last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Freund wore visit» ing in Woodstock last week Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schaefer were McHenry callers last Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niesen visited Friday afternoon with friends in McHenry. Peter Williams and Joe B. Hetterman were Woodstock caller* one dityr last week. • Charley Michels, better known as Smiley, of Fox Lake visited old friends in Johnsburg last week. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schinitt visited last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schmitt. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Nett of Spring Grove visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kline last week. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Guyser and family visited last Monday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oeffling. Mr. and Mrs. Fred P. Freund and little sons visited Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Freund. Mr. and Mrs. John A Miller visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen May and family, Sunday afternoon. Be a home town booster by buying your groceries in your home town. Don't let anyone tell you different. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyers and family visited last Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John King at McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller of McHenry called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter P^ Freund and family last Simday. Math. Huemann »f Stacyville, la., is spending a few days as the guest of relatives and friends in and around Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Rauen of Spring Grove visited Monday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Freund. When you are contemplating building of any kind call on or phone 93-R, Wm. G. Schreiner for insurance. McHenry, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schaefer from McHenry called Friday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John P, Schaefer and family. Mr. and Mrs. George Frett are the happy parents of a fine baby boy. George says that the added responsibilities will not interfere with service in his shop. Mr. and Mrs. Math. Lay and Mr. and Mrs. John Lay and children of Spring Grove visited in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Lay, last Sunday afternoon.. When you have .that next auction sale, either farm or household furniture, call or write Wm. G. Schreiner. -rr HOUSE WIRING CHATS No. 2 m I Add Value to When you install complete wiring you put into your home a value far in excess of the actual cost of wiring. In these days of home comforts so easily obtainable with electric service, a buyer will be more likely to pay your price for a house that meets his electrical requirements. ' Complete wiring, too, makes you appreciate your home the more. There is certain satisfac- Complete wiring is an investment tton in knowing that yott are enjoying your electrical service in the fullest possible measure-- that you have made electricity your household servant, instantly, ready, always at hand. We will without charge inspect your' house or your plans and furnish you with estimate of cost of completely wiring your house. Or you can obtain same from any electrical co$p tractor. ( PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS x J. A. SCHABECK, District Manager x"i 101 Williams St. Crystal Lake, 111. Phone M • XSiit Jtz dam "1 'J