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The main object of his trip was to visit his five sisters and their families who reside in Germany and whom he had not seen for thirty-six years, as it was in 1891 when he made his last visit to that country and len he stayed only a short time. M|r. P int has many interesting luminescences to recall concerning his 'trip and also many instructive facts concerning the conditions in Germany • as it is today, and as he saw it during the four month's of his visit there. He had intended to return home about a month earlier than he did, but lift was compelled to wait nearly a *wnth before he could procure his reservations for the return trip because of the great amount of ocean travel. With ships leaving once every week from many different points just in the one country of Germany, it becomes hard for us to conceive of the magnitude of the ocean travel when it becomes necessary for a passenger to wait a morrth for reservations. Many of these travelers are making the trip in the interest of business, many for pleasure and many are seeking homes in the new world. But immigration is not going only in one direction for, surprising as it may -seem to us, Mr. Pint says that there are also many immigrants leaving America to return to the old country on every ship, also. These people who hare met with some misfortune or for some season do not like it here as well as their native land return to their former homes. Mr. Pint left New York City on November 27 on the steamship '•Berlin," while this is not the largest «hip it is one of the newest of the German boats and is modern and complete in every way. After having passed the Statue of Liberty the passengers began to settle down to sea the vessel began to plunge and coll, causing great deal of seasickness Over half of the pasengers suffered from this sickness, some recuperating from it quickly while others were still sick at the end of their journey. After eleven delightful days at sea the European mainland was sighted «nd the first stage of the journey was completed. Soon the vessel glided Into the harbor of his fatherland and Mr. Pint disembarked to visit relatives at Coblenz, Cologne, Trier and other cities. Most of his time Was spent at Coin, better known to us by its French name of Cologne, which is one of the largest cities of Europe as well as one of the largest railroad centers of the world. It is famed for its cathedral, one of the most magnificent Gothic buildings in the world, and it is one of the ancient cities of Germany. Cologne is also a great manufacturing center with its enormous iron and steel works and also its large silk and cotton works and for 100 miles up ,and down the Rhine all one can see is the tall smokestacks rising from numerous factories. It is easy to obtain the raw material from abroad and coal from the neighboring coal fields. It is with very little expense and labor that coal is obtained in this section of the country as it lays very close to the surface, being only undeT ground. This coal is loaded into cars and transported to the cities where it is sold for $6.00 a ton. Formerly Germany was an agricultural country and grew enough grain to feed its people and raised great numbers of sheep, cattle and horses, but now its chief wealth lies in its great manufacturing powers and its coal fields which were many of them discovered during the last three or four years. They still raise wncat, barley, rye and other grains, but they cannot raise corn as the season is not warm enough or long enough for corn to mature. While there is some poor land in Germany there is much more good land and Mr. Pint informs us that the Climate in Germany is Similar to that of our own country, although it is more even, with no extremes of heat or cold. The season is about one month in advance of our season for the trees were in blossom in.Germany when Mr. Pint left there about a month ago and the gardens were all made and potatoes planted. Hie winters are not so cold as those in America, the ground does not freeze to any depth and during his visit there Mr. Pint saw only one snowfall of about three inches and this lasted over night and by the following day the snow was gone. In addition to its transportation through its natural waterways, Germany al=o has a remarkable system of railroads and because they furnish a cheaper transportation than other countries they are used both for ex- , porting their manufactured products and for importing foodstuffs, such as butter, cheese, and herring from Holland. The railroads run very close to the banks on both sides of the Rhine river, surrounded by the cities, and 1 back of these rise the mountains from (Oontinuad on Last Page) WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT G$OWS TIRED OF LIFE Failing Health and Financial Worries Lead To Despondency and A. S. Parks Ends Own Career Th$ residents of this community were shocked to hear of the tragic and untimely death of A. S. Parks on Saturday, April 30. "Bert" as he was familiarly known by all of his neighbors and friends, had not been ieen since the evening before, at which time he was present at the city council meeting, leaving for home about 9 o'clock. As the day passed and nothing was seen of him his friend and neighbor, N. J. Justen, in company with Roy Smith, decided to look him up, fearing that he might be sick. About 4:30 that afternoon they went to his home, where he resided alone, found the key in the door and entered. They searched through the house, finding his coat, vest and tie and then went to the basement where they found the body hanging in the coal bin. A physician was summoned but all life had departed several hours before the body was found and the supposition was that the deed had been committed early Saturday morning. He had not been well since the death of his mother about a year ago and since then he had been much alone save for the kind attentions of his neighbors who tried in every way to cheer him up and helped him in every possible 'manner, ffhxring the last few weeks it was observed that- he acted queer at times, making several requests for a revolver and remarking that he contemplated taking his life. The coroner's inquest was held at the home about 6 o'clock, Saturday afternoon with Coroner E. H. Cook of Huntley present. Two witnesses were called upon to testify, being N. J. Justen and Roy Smith. TTie jury consisting of W. A. Sayler, P. M. Justen, Will Krause, William Althoff, Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Logenbach, gave a verdict to the effect that the deceased had ended his life due to despondency caused by financial troubles. Albert S. Parks, 66 years old, was the son of Charles and Mary Parks and was born on a farm near Mc- Henry on March 7, 1862. Here his boyhood was spent and he attended the Clemens school, after which his education was completed at McHenry. Here the most of his lifetime was spent, the history of which has been much the same as that of the community in which he lived. Following his marriage to Ella Spaulding of this city he resided at Woodstock for a few years and then returned to care for his aged mother at the home on Wbukegan street, where he has since lived. Hie was a quiet, home-loving man and was most kind to his loved mother until her death about a year ago, and since that time his health had seemed to fail. One uncle, John Claxton of McHenry, one aunt, Mrs. Emma Mudgett. of Chicago, and two nieces and three nephews survive him. His only sister passed away in 1900 and his father preceded him in death in 1919. He attended the.Universalist church and was a member of the Masonic lodge at McHenry. Funeral * services were held from the late home at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, May 2, with Rev. N. A. Sunderlin of Woodstock officiating. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. AGED LADY DIES AT HOME OF BROTHER Mrs. Emma Mudgett, 79, Passed . Away at John F. Claxton Farm Tuesday Mrs. Emma Mudgett, aged 79 year, died at the home of her brother, John F. Claxton, on Tuesday, May 3, 1927, at 2:30 o'clock. The deceased, who resided at Chicago came here to attend the funeral of her nephew, A. S. Parks, Sunday, and while visiting in the heme of her brother was attacked by a sudden heart spell about 8 o'clock Tuesday morning and passed away the same afternoon. She had been in poor health for some time and came against the advice of her family physician. Mrs. M*udgett was well known in this community, having been raised on a farm near here, and much of her later life was also spent here. The funeral services will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at the J. F. Claxton home at 1:30 o'clock, with burial at Britt, Iowa, where she wfll be laid to rest beside her husband. IMPROVEMENTS - AI LILY LIKE CHICAGO REALTORS ARE BUILDING "TOWER" Saapm, Sex ft Co^ Plan te Make - Little City at Lake Few Mike East of McHenry An interesting home building project is underway at Lily Lake where the Sampson, Sex Co., of 139 North Clark street, Chicago, are offering hundreds of lots for sale. The development is located at the east side Lily Lake on Route 20, which is the direct road to Chicago. The company purchased several of the farms adjacent to the lake, including the Gerhard Wagner farm, and this land they have already subdivided into lots. That the company is an enterprising and a hustling one is made evident in their large advertising campaign which they have launched, including the signs which occur frequently along the highway and a pamphlet entitled, "The Lily Lake News" of which Messrs. Sampson and Sex are editors. The shore of the lake has been dredged and filled in with gravel and this will be used as a community beach toe the ldt owners. They are making extensive plans COUNTRY CLUB OPENS SEASON HM Bogey'Tournament First Brart: C. N. Owen Cup Con petition May 8 The official opening of the 1927 season of the McHenry Country club took place on Sunday, May 1. The fairways and most of the greens were in excellent condition and many members and guests were out to enjoy the first day of the golf season. With about seventy registrations on the opening day this season promises to be a most interesting and popular one. The genial club professional, Harry Morris, was on the job, where he will be for the entire season and is already giving lessons. A. L. Purvey is devoting much time and attention to the care of the course and all indications the course will be in better shape this year than ever before. Work is also progressing nicely on the nine hole* of the new addition to the golf grounds and the work of seeding has been completed. In the Blind Bogey tournament, which was the first event of the season and was played on Sunday, May 1, there were about sixteen contestants entered. The blind bogey number was drawn at the close of the play and was found to be number 90. As there was no score of 90 played the nearest coiuit was held by J. N. Sayler, who copped the first prize with a gross score of 89, and won a Spaldfor the improvement and beautifying I ing Kro-Flite iron. The second, third, of the property and work is already and fourth prizes were divided between under way on an office building which j N. H. Petesch, Martin B. Smith and will be known as the "Tower." This! George H. Johnson, who were all tied office building will be the headquar- with a net score of 87 each. The three ters of Sampson, Sex & Co., and is de- j prizes were pooled and divided, giving signed in Spanish syle. Its tower each of the three winners four golf will rise to a commanding height arid j balls. The score for low gross was the building will have a spacious j also tied by C. N. Owen and George veranda on all sides which is entered j Kromin each with an 84. The prize through a classic colonnade. An ob- j for the low gross score was six Silver servation tower contained in the j King golf balls, which was divided beween them. The club members are requested to kindly take notice of the C. N. Owen Cup Competition, which will be a 72-hole medal play with full handicap allowance. The cup becomes the property of the member winning it JOHNSBURG COUPLE MARRIED 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY IS CELEBRATED SATURDAY structure will give a splendid view of the countryside. Land scaperg have been at work and have designed a fitting garden lawn setting for this novel office building. All business will be transacted within these headquarters which may sometime be used as a town hall for the I three different years. The first community of Lily Lake. i eighteen hole? will be played Sunday, To serve the appetites and otherj May 8. The second play of eighteen needs of this locality, which a year or so ago was only country but now is building up rapidly, the company promises that this year a modern upto- date store, completely stocked with all the essentials of life will open soon for the convenience of Lily Lake residents. This, together with the Lily Lake hotel, and the gas station, which holes will take place on Sunday, May 15. The third eighteen holes will be played Sunday, Ma>- 22. The fojurth eighteen holes will be played Sualfcy, May 29. The contestants must play eighteen holes on each of the specified dates. The first prize for this event will be a gold medal suitably engraved with to 'the convenience of living at fettyLake during the summer. Several summer homes have already been built and all appearances point to a bright future for Lily handles auto accessories, will add | th« winner's name and event; also the winter's name will be engraved on tht"%^r. "The second prize will be a silver medal suitably engraved with winner's name and event. The third prize will be a bronze medal, suitably engraved with the winner's name and event. The fourth prize will consist of one dozen golf balls. The fifth prize will be six golf balls. The sixth prize will be one golf lesson. This event is purely a medal -play and is the first long medal play competition of the McHenry Country club There is an interesting line of prizes and it will be well worth while for each and every member to make every effort to play on the foor above mentioned dates. COUPUT ANNOUNCE SECRET WEDDING Miss Lenore Cebb and Mr. George Hermansen Married In Chicago February l)th That Dan Cupid, who at best is a shy little fellow can keep a secret was made evident when the marriage of Miss Lenore Cobb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cobb of this city, to George Hermansen of Chicago, was announced on Sunday May 1. The news came as a complete surprise to relatives and friends when they were informed that the marriage ceremony was performed on February 19, 1927, at the home of intimate friends of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Lyle, of 4737 North Levitt street, Chicago, and the words which made them man and wife were spoken by the Reverend i August J. Almquist, pastor of the McHENRY LADY HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT Miss Mildred Ahrens of McHenry, Russell Stickels of Grayslake and a couple from Libertyville were occupants of a Buick-six automobile which tipped over last Saturday night between Elgin and St. Charles. Mr. Stickels was driving the car and was crowded off the pavement by an approaching car. In order to avoid £uguSl u mmqmsx, ox tne the other car he 8truck a tree Swedish Evangelical Mission church ^ stood ^ frQm ^VenT°°. m * Jthe pavement. The driver tried to Although it was an accepted fact ^^ on thfi pavement but could that the union of these two young | turn thfi front wheels. The car people would in time take place the! h struck another ^ and turned secret was so well guarded that even Closing Gap on Route 20 The laying of the slab at the west gap in Route 20 was completed Monday after a steady run of a few days which was afforded by favorable weather. On Tuesday work was commenced at the last end of the cement, the road was closed to traffic, and the concrete will be laid in the direction of this city as rapidly as possible. If favorable weather conditions prevail the slab should reach the Chicago & North Western railroad this week. The work on the Fox River bridge is also progressing nicely and the piers are now completed. Free Demonstratk» A free demonstration of Devoe Brushing Lacquer will be held at Brda's Hardware Saturday, May 7. See their ad on another page of this paper. 48-fp the parents of the bride -had no sus picicn of the truth until informed by the happy couple who could keep the secret no longer. On the memorable date of February over. By that time the other car was out of sight. Mr. Stickels crawled out through the windshield and hailed a passing car. The occupants were taken to the St. Charles hospital, where Miss Ahrens 19 they had gone to Chicago to see j fjve stitches taken in her knee the automobile show which was at the ; and Qne in her nose Mi8fJ Hough. coliseum at that time and while there, ^ had sprained linkle and a they visited these friends, who induced j tooth knocked out. Both gentlemen them to follow their example and be;e ed with fe# scratches. They married then and there without the j remained in the hospital all night and knowledge of relatives or friends. I were broujfht to their homes Sunday. This they finally decided to do, al- Th# ^ .g ^yond repair. though they did not succeed in keeping their secret as |png as their friends, who were married nearly a year before they disclosed the fact. ' Take on Reo Cars Conway Brothers announce that . | they have secured the McHenry coun- The bride is the only daughter of Ly franchise for the Reo Motor Car Mir. and Mrs. F. E. Cobb and has al- Co. They will handle the famous continue to handle the Oakland and Pontiac under the name of McHenry Auto Sales. They will use as a temporary show room the Miller building on Riverside Drive and will erect a modern show room and service sta tioa this fall. Plants For Sale Gat'all your tomato, cabbage and t1 flower plants at John Brda'? hardware. Tel. 161. 48 ways made this city her home. She Reo Flyinp C]oud and ^ new Woiverwas a member of the Community high jne a,go the Speed Wa(rons. name school and for the last few months [ of the new Sales Agency win be the hasi been employed in the tailor shop Reo McHenry Sales. They will also of Robert Duda in this city. She has a host of friends in McHenry that she has made through her congenial disposition and kindly manner and her cheery smile has endeared her to all who know her. Mr. Harmansen, although not a resident of McHenry, has many friends here and is known and liked for his genial disposition. Since a child he has made his home wih his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. Weiberg, at 2150 Kedzie boulevard, Chicago. His honesty and integrity have won for him a reliable position as electrician. Their many friends extend to this young couple, wfio have embarked upon the matrimonial sea, their heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a happy wfedded fife. MJerrjr-Go-Round prints in assorted patterns. Erickson Dept. Store. \J Obey Traffic Signs Drivers of trucks and* cars are asked to observe the stop signs in M«Henry. In the interest of safety these signs should give all motorists a warning that danger Ts near. Do not pass them up. Violators will be warned and repeated offenses will result in arrests. Sodality Dance The Young Ladies' Sodality of St Patrick's church will give a dance on Tuesday evening, May M. Everybody invited. V • • ••:- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stilling Greeted • On TTitir Golden Wedding V Day ' "' „ * fflfir. and Mrs. Henry Stlling celebrated their golden wedding at their home at Johnsburg last Sunday afternoon with about sixty guests present. This was a perfect day for the happy couple, who with their children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends gathered around them, lived over again the fifty golden years of their life spent together with many reminescences of past events and old friendships. It is not a common every-day occurrence for the lives of two people to be spared for a companionship of fifty years and when occasionally this does happen the fortunate couple is looked upon with a great deal of respect and admiration. Many rough spots on the sea nf life have been successfully weathered by this venerable couple, who are now enjoying a life of quiet and peace together at their home at Johnsburg. The afternoon passed pleasantly with conversation, cards and music furnishing entertainment for the guests. At 6 o'clock a sumptuous dinner was served to the sixty guests with a beautiful wt-ddlng cake trimmed with fifty yellow candles and golden roses, making an attractive centerpiece. During the day they received many beautiful gifts appropriate to the occasion accompanied by congratulations and best wishes for many more years of health and happiness. Their silver wedding was also celebrated twenty-five years ago on Sunday, April 27, at which time a host of friends were present to assist in making the event one to be remembered and left many gifts as tokens of their esteem and friendship. Mrs. Stilling, who is 67 years old, is the daughter of Jonn Bernard and Katherine Kennebeck and has spent most of her life in this vicinity. Her childhood was spent on a farm near Pistakee Bay, now known as the Haas farm, where she lived with her parents and attended the nearby schools. Henry Stilling who is 77 years old is the son of John and Katherine Stilling and he, like his wife, has spent many years of his lifetime in this vicinity. The home of his childhood was a farm in this locality, which is known as the old Stilling homestead, now occupied by Joseph Stilling and family. They were married at Johnsburg on April 27, 1877, at the old church which was destroyed by fire several years ago. The ceremony was performed by Father Fergers, who was the pastor at St. John's church at that time. Soon after their marriage they started farming on what is now called the Henry Stilling farm at • Pistakee Bay and here they lived until fiv^ years ago when they retired from active life and moved to Johnsburg, where they now reside and where there is probably no one who is better known or more respected than this estimable couple. TTiey are the parents of twelve children, ten of whom are living. They also have fifty-one grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Their children are: Mlrs. Peter F. Miller, John H. Stilling, Mrs. John J. Brown, Henry Stilling, Ben H. Stlling, Mrs. Michel Justen, Joe B. Stilling, Mrs. Peter Miller, Mrs. Fred P. Freund and William Stilling. Mrs. Joe E. Miller died February 1, 1919, and Aneglina died in infancy. Mrs. Stilling has one brother living, John Kennebeck, and Mr. Stilling has two brothers living, Ben and Joe. Mr. and Mrs. Stilling are both hale and hearty* and the loving greetings Of their children and grandchildren made the passing of the golden milestone one which they will never forget. POPULAR JOHNSBURG COUPLE HARRIED St John's Church Scene of Pretty r Wedding Wednesday Morning of This Week FIRST SESSION NEW corn AMONG THE SICK Charles Herdrich, who lives on the John R. Smith farm at Emerald Park, was kicked by a cow on Friday of last week, cutting his face and lip. Mrs. John Keg, who is recovering from an operation at the Victory Memorial hospital at Waukegan, is gaining nicely and hopes to be able to return to her home here the last of the week. Cecil Rothermel son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rothermel, who has been working on the Walter Carey building, was hurt Saturday when a heavy iron with which he was working fell on his foot, smashing it badly and breaking a bone in his toe. He is under the doctor's care and will be unable to work for some time. J. W. Smith left Monday morning for Waukesha, Wis., where he will spend a few weeks at the hospital for rest and treatments. Mrs. P. J. Cleary is quite ill at her home on Wkukegan street- St. John's church at Johnsburg was the scene of one of the most beautiful spring weddings, Wednesday, May 4, when Miss Eva Schaefer eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Schaefer, and Frank Pitzen, the youngest son of Mx. and Mrs. John Pitzen, were united in marriage before a large assembly of relatives and friends. Father Weber, pastor of St. John's church, spoke the words that made them man and wife at a nuptial mass read at 9 o'clock. The beautiful church appeared even more impressive for the important occasion. The bridal party slowly wended Its way up the main aisle of the church to the strains of the wedding marcn played by the church organist. The mass was sung by the children's choir. Miss Schaefer was lovely in a gown of white georgette, plaited and trimmed with white satin. She wore a tulle veil which was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of lilltes of the valley, bridal roses and ferns. White, satin, silppers with matching hose completed a most charming costume. The bride had as her bridesmaids, her sister, Anita Schaefer, and Frances Pitzen, the twin sister of the groom. Anita Schaefer wore an orchid georgette gown beautifully trtmmed with ribbon flowers and matching slippers and hose. She carried a bouquet of sweet peas and roses tied with ribbons to correspond with costume. Frances Pitzen was gowned in a beautiful yellow goregtte with matching slippers and hose and carried a bouquet of Bweet peas and roses, held together with ribbons of corresponding color. The bride was preceded by her small five-year-old cousin, Frances Schmidt, who acted as ring bearer, proudly carrying the ring in the heart of a stately calla lily. He was dressed in a white satin suit with white slippers and hose and carried out his role perfectly. Joe Pitzen a brother of the groom and Alois Steffens, a cousin of the bride served the groom in their role of best man. Following the ceremony a wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's parents and a wedding dinner was served to about 200 guests. The home was artistically decorated in pink and white with white wedding bells and sweet peas, carnations and ferns carried out the attractive color scheme. The day was brought to a close with a wedding dance at Johnsburg. The bride is the eldest of the two children at Bfr. and Mrs. John Schaefc. er and has always made her home at Johnsburg. She attended school there and later became a member of the Young Ladies' Sodality, where she is loved by a host of friends. Since January of last year she has kept house for her uncle, Anton M. Schmitt, and it is here that the happy couple will make their home. Frank Pitzen is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen and has lived at Johnsburg since his parents moved there about seven years ago from Volo. He is employed at Terra Cotta and he also has many friends who like him for his genial disposition and honest and upright character. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Young Men's Sodality. Their many friends extend congratulations and sincere good wishes for a happy future. BAND BENEFIT "** CONCERT, MAY 9 Musical Organizations of McHenry Community High School On Joint Program The musical organizations of the | bridge. McHenry Community high school are1 Mayor joining in a musical program to be given on May 19. The band boys are making their initial appearanc.e In the new uniforms, which were made possible through the co-operation of the American Legion. The Legion started a very generous fund which was supported bv the business men throughout the sity. The high school realizes this prac- MAYOR FRETT OFFICE All Appointments Are CoofirmedBy iDmncil Without Atf ' Dissenting Votes Mayor Frett and the newly elected officers of the city were sworn in at a special meeting of the city council last Friday evening. The others were Aldermen Doherty, Frisby and Kreutzer, City Clerk Ray F. Conway, City Treasurer Gerald J. Carey and Polka Magistrate John McEvoy. The new mayor was presented with a beautiful basket of flowers from some of his friends. The presentation was made by William Pries. After assuming his office Mayor Frett offered his inaugural message to the council, as follows: "Mmnben, of the City Coun€0: "I deem it a pleasure as Mayor of this city to greet you. It happened to be the choice of the majority of our citizens to place me in this postiion and in return for this privilege^ I have promised two history-making years for McHenry. How successful depends in a measure on the support you men give me. "When we attempt to establish the theory that one's place of residence disqualifies him for the fbll enjoyment of the ordinary rights of the American citizen, we are beginning to undo our republic. That political methods of our two factions may differ is well understood, but why should they differ? If my performance as alderman were studied, it would be found that I was ever engrossed in the work affecting the welfare of our city. "The great difficulty in the past has been that we have not understood one another and it is that of which we are ignorant that we stand in fear. In the future let all of us lav aside that old East and West McHenry factional fight and all work for a greater McHenry. This attitude fa incomprehensible to some, because they don't fully understand the interests involved in what may seem to them an inconsequential scrap in the affairs of this city. "(Putting it briefly, there is so much at stake in McHenry, not only in the field of business, but in the government of its people, that I wish to impress upon you members at this time that your co-operation will be m sary to make out city a still place to live in. "Your Mayor wants to assure he Will do Ms part. H "Sincerely, "PETER WM. FRETT, Mayet^ The regular monthly May meeting of the new council was held Monday evening, with Mayor Frett presiding and Aldermen Doherty, Frisby, Overton, Kreutzer, and T^iennes present. The matter of lighting up the Boone Creek bridge near the city hall was taken up and the Carey Electric Shop ordered to install two lights, one at each end of the bridge. There being a vacancy on the council due to the election of Alderman Frett to the office of mayor, the board decided to hold a special election in the second ward and elect another alderman. This election will be held on Tuesday, May 81. The council voted to have the city books audited for the past year. The mayor appointed Aldermen Thennes, Frisby and Overton as an auditing committee. Purchasing of several "stop" and "no parking" signs was autohrised by the council. It was decided to place "no parking" signs between the Empire Theatre and the Boone Creek Frett appointed Aldermen Overton and Kreutzer to serve with him and constitute the Board of Local Improvements. An ordinance was ' passed to that efect. The mayor then made the following other appointments: Marshal--John Walsh. Attorney--William M. Carroll. A Collector--Mayme Buss. Supt. of Water s^d Sewers--W. ). tical and timely gift and, although' Donavm. the uniforms are now in the process J following committees were then of making, is assured a project well announced, some of the committees not being completed until the ngiL second ward alderman is elected: RESIDENCE CHANGES Mr. and Mrs. Wolf moved last week from the A. C. Parks residence on Waukegan street to the flat in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bonscupied by Mr. and Mrs. Widell. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Adams of Barrington are moving this week into the William J. Welch house on Waukegan street. Mr. and Mrs. Roach of St. Charles are now occupying Bassett * on Main strati* worth the effort and expenditure As stated above, the musical concert is to be given in the high school auditorium on Thursday. May 19. The high school orchestra will surely please the public by giving several numbers The girls' and boys' glee clubs will sing and finally the 25-piece High rschool band, which has already proven its value, will close the evening of music. The program will be printed in s later issue of the Plaindealer. We believe the public appreciates this new organization by the way in which they have already supported it. The young musicians are anxious to greet a packed house on that occasion and promise to give you your money's worth. Tickets will be on sale soon and the public will be given a chance to hear the boys and girls in a new and worth while program. License -- Overton, Frisby, Kreufczer. Finance--Thenaee. Kreutzer, DA* erty. Sidewalk-: *» Overton, Thennes. Public Property--Overton, Doherty, Waterworks -- Doherty, Overtop Miscellaneous -- Kreutzer, Overtea, Frisby. Ordinance--Doherty, FTisby, Thennes. "... Purchasing--Thennes, herty. . , Streets and Alleys--Frisby. Thennes. . William Bickler was appointed ftra marshal and Lou Smith assistant. Dr. A. I. Froehlich. Dr. D. G. WeBa and Gib Howard were announced aa members of the Board of Health for the coming year. It was decided to create the office of assistant marshal, as the work which has been performed by the, marshal, Jack Walsh, has grown so that it is impossible for one man to handle it and do justice to the work. Bakery Opening We wish to announce the formal, opening of our Bakery located on Green street on Saturday, May 7. We will have a complete line of all bakery goodsr Cakes of any kind made to order. The public is invited to inspect our! Heretofore the marshal has been takshop at any time. A treat for every- j in* care of the police job. the etiy body. i pumping, cleaning out the tanks, etc., KARSHALLS BAKERY (Omrtiaaed eat Lwt ^ ¥ £#