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'•" ifer'1'*'" * v-^ •••• '" '" " f: 1 i • - r • . . t ' 3 1? Xfv. #t :m |g^|-'fte^ls^1' VOLUME XLI MoHKNRY. ILX^TXOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1916 NO. 35. PERSONAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK % : IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE As Seen By Plaindealer Reporters and Handed Into Our Offire By Oar Friends Miss Anna Stock pateed Saturday at Elgin. P. J. Dorr was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. Mrs. E. W. Howe was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. Adolph Ibsch was a county seat vis­ itor last Saturday. Ben Stilling was a business visitor - in Chicago Monday. Prof. A. E. Nye was a county' seat visitor last Saturday. Miss Frances Welch was an Elgin visitor last Saturday. Dr. .N. J. Nye was a professional visitor in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. Theo. Schiessle passed /Tues­ day in the metropolitan city. James T. Perkins spent Sunday as the guest of Woodstock relatives. Mrs. Anna Mollohan of Ridgefield called on friends in town last Friday. Ray Opfergelt of Woodstock was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Everett Hunter was a business vis­ itor in the metropolitan city Monday. Misses Martha, Vera and Emily S toff el were Chicago visitors last Sat­ urday. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Mershon were county seat visitors last Saturday and Sunday. F. J. Herbes was among those to boafcd the Chicago train Monday morning. A. J. Winteringljam of Dundee was a Sunday guest in the hoi#e of Thos. Thompson. Wm. Smith attended to Aattefrs of a business • nature in the metropolitan city Tuesday. Lewis Stoffel, Guy Bacon and^ Albert Freund were over from the county seat Sunday. P. J. Dorr was at Whitewater, Wis., Monday and Tuesday to attend the funeral of a relative. Arthur Rasmussen of Chicago wa^s a Sunday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank. Ward. Mrs. Sherman Aldrichv of Chicago passed Monday as a guest in the home of Mrs. F. K. Granger. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bending and daughter of Woodstock were guests of relatives in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hettinger and son were among the Chicago passen­ gers last Friday morning. v Loren Martin of Madison, Wis., passed the latter part of last week as the guest of his brother, Clinton. Eb. Gaylord of Milwaukee, Wis., S passed Sunday as a guest in the home of his mother, Mrs. C. E. Gaylord. Mrs. James T. Perkins and daugh­ ter, Adeline, were guests of Woodstock relatives last Saturday^and Sunday. Mrs. Eb. Gaylord and daughter, Ruth, passed several days last week as the guests of relatives at Ridgefield. N Miss Flora Mansfield of Woodstock spent Sunday as a guest in the home of Postmaster and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Mrs. Alsena Smith passed the latter part of last arJfr the fore part of this week as the guest of relatives in Chi- c*«°- r,. t. Misses Josephine and Dora Fischer of Elgin were Sunday guests in the home of their grandfather, Peter Thelen. Miss Anna Bauer of Chicago spent Saturday ^and Sunday as a guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. * Math. Bauer. Math, and Jacob Steffes, Geo. Wirfs, Geo. Bohr, H. W. Ahrens and Fred Wolff attended the cement show in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. A. E. Nye, daughter, Roselyn, and son, Lowell, are spending a couple of weeks as the guests of relatives at Indianapolis, Ind. Miss Margaret Ward of North Chi­ cago passed the week end as a guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Mrs. Mary Carey of Elgin was here at the funeral of Wm. Davis Friday and remained over Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. R. I. Overton. Mrs. A. A. Landwer passed Satur­ day and Sunday as the guest of rela­ tives at Barrington. Mr. Landwer w»s down over Sunday. • and Mrs. Vernon Lockwood and son of Woodstock spent the latter part ' of last week as guests in the home of her sister, Mrs. James T. Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McClintock of Chicago were guests in the home of Dr and Mrs. D. G. Wells the latter part of last and the fore part of this W Mr and Mrs. Fuller Boutelle of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent the week . end as guests in the home of the lat- £7\, ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. life Smith. mx - James and Harry Fitzpatnck, Mr. .. ahd Mrs. Tony McSwiggen. Mr. and P C Mrs. Richard Keefe and James Walsh I? J of Chicago were here to attend the * ̂ funeral of William Davis Friday. Mrs. Eb. Gaylord and daughter '" Ruth, who have passed the past sev- M%eral weeks as guests in the home ol ly V ^ Mrs. C. E. Gaylord, returned to their *«jC*rn* W>8-' Tuesday, j» ' • ' $ ? / £ . . * /^r'V KENNEBECK-FPF.UND Pretty Wedding Held Here Last Week Wednesday One of the prettiest mid-winter weddings to occur in McHenry took place at St. Mary's Catholic church at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning of last week, when Miss Theresa Kenne- beck, oldest daughter of Mrs. Henry Kennebeck, and Mr. Peter A. Freund, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Freund, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. Edward Berthold, pastor of thQ church, officiating. The bride, dressed in a gown of white satin charmeuse with dewdrop over drape trimmed in pearls and a train, presented a most beautiful pic­ ture. She also wore the customary veil, which was held in place by a band of pearls. In her hand she car­ ried a prayer book and rosary. Misses Theresa Freund. sister to the groom, ind Miss Tillie Stilling, a cousin to the bVide, attended her, while Ben X.6nnebeek, brother to the bride, and Herbert Simon of Chicago, cousin to the groom, acted as best men. The oride.smaids were dressed in yellow satin with marquisette over drape and arried pink and white carnations. Little Marcella Kennebeck acted as flower girl. Dressed in white with yellow sash and carrying white roses, she Tarried her-role most beautifully. After the ceremony the bridal party, together with a large number of in­ vited relatives and friends, gathered at the home of the groom's parents, who reside east of town, where a re­ ception took place. Here the happy pair were the recipients of many use­ ful as well as ornamental gifts, ten­ dered them by those in attendance. - The bride of this happy uniop is well and favorably known to most of the young people of this community, where she has always resided. She is endowed with all the good qualities that go to make up the ideal wife of today and her pleasing personality has made her a favorite with her close friends. ^The groom is a well liked young man, who counts his friends by the score. He is industrious, honest and of clean habits. He has always as­ sisted his father on the farm, where his services have been most valuable. The couple will go to house keeping at once on the John Freund farm on German prairie, where the happy young couple will be pleased to greet their friends. A Pleasant Gathering A pleasant gathering took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. L. Hayes on Waukegan street last Sat­ urday evening, when relatives and friends called to spend the evening as their guests. Five hundred, which was indulged in, proved a delightful evening's diversion, after which a light luncheon was served by Mfs. Hayes. Those who made up the gathering were: Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Musser of Elgin, Misses Mary and Marguerite Hayes of Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Whiting, Misses Eleanor and Mar­ ion Whiting, Messrs. Earl and Harold Whiting and Mrs. Delia Matthew®. North Dakota Exhibit The North Dakota exhibit, which was shown to the farmers of McHenry and vicinity here a short time ago/ is still drawing large crowds every­ where. The exhibit will be hold at Richmond at 2:00 o'clock next Tues­ day afternoon, Feb. 22, while in the evening at 7:80 the show will be held at Ringwood. On Saturday, Feb.- 26, a visit will be made to Spring Grove. Ben Stilling, the local representative of the Great Northern Railway com­ pany, informs us that the exhibits in various sections of McHenry^and Lake counties have thus far proven very successful. Taxes, Taxes. I may be found at the following places on the days mentioned for the collection of taxes for the town of Mc­ Henry: Monday, J. C. Debcecht, Johnsburg; Tuesday, Bradley & Foss, Ringwood; Thursday, M. J. Walsh, West McHenry; Saturday, K. H. Pet- esch, McHenry. Those wishing to do so may also call at my home on any evening or on tHfe days not mentioned above. John Niesen, Collector. Just Us Club Dance The Just Us club wishes to announce that they have secured the services of Everett Hunter, Jr., for their dance Qn Saturday evening of next week. Mr. Hunter will work the spot light in the feature dances of the evening. Music will start promptly at 8:30, while the grand march will take place at 9:00 o'clock. Dance tickets, 75 cepts; spectators, 25 cents. Back at Old Stand . Bfen Schoewer has moved his family here from Argyte, 111., and has again formed partnership with his father, Peter Schoewer, in the "blacksmith bus­ iness in this village. Be* is an expert workman and will prove quite an asset to the shop. He and his family are occupying the Schnorr flat oyer the M. A. Thelen harness shop. The matter of buildin# a «ew city halt is being discussed fay the Lake Geneva aldermen. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAkEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In CondenstMl Form For Btisy People A brass band is being organised lit Lake Geneva, Wis. Crystal Lake has formed a new commercial club, with Benjamin Raue as president. f Manley Bros, of Harvard will.hold their first annual automobile show in that city Feb. 24-26. Lake county, the last of Illinois counties to be rid of the hoof and mouth disease quarantine, is at last freed of the plague. Waukegan will hold a big automo-' bile show in that city on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of next week, Feb. 24, 25 and 26. Mrs. G. G. Gollmar, mother of the Gollmar brothers of circus note, passed away at her home at Baraboo, Wis., last week at the age of eighty-six years. The city council of Waukegan has passed an ordinance prohibiting the opening of barber shops on Sunday/ The ordinance will become effective on Feb. 24. ^ The city of Harvard, on the advice of the chairman of finance committee, may borrow $6,0(fc0 to take care of the current expense until the 1915 tax money is turned over to the city. G. O. Nicholas of Libertyville is over 100 years old and never wore a pair of glasses in his life. He was born in Austria on Oct. 26, 1810. His wife is eighty-five years of age. They were married forty years ago. The young cub bear, recently pre­ sented to Owner Weeghman of the Chicago Cubs by Senator A. J. Olson of Woodstock, was killed a few days ago, when the animal left his cage and invaded a tailoring factory and caused a panic among twenty-five girl employees. The Electric light "Company, which is seeking to enter Hebron, is still without a franchise. A home com­ pany is now furnishing Hebron with gas for lighting and those holding stock in said company feel that the electric company should take their plant off their hands. Egebert Evans, a tailor, but of late an employe at the Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock, was arrested there last week and taken back to Muskegon, Mich., on a charge of wife abandonment. It is rumored about Woodstock that he was engaged to wed a county seat girl. . Two hundred and eighty acres of land, said to have been purchased for the Arcadia Milling company, was sold by three farmers residing in the vicinity of Rondout last week. Lake county papers state that the Arcadia company is owned by millionaires and that the company is planning the larg­ est milling plant in the great lakes region. The Barrington Review issued an industrial edition last week which proved a distinct credit to that paper as well as to H. H. and N. O. Plagge of that village, who compiled same. The edition, besides containing a write-up of every business and pro­ fessional man, had many views taken of business and public buildings and prominent citizens. Antioch is not satisfied with the electric service that is being furnished the village by the Public Service com­ pany. One of the members of the village board recently called at the company's office in Chicago and as a result of his visit the village has been made a proposition whereby it will be given 100 candle power lights instead of the sixty now irt use and also every night service instead of the moonlight schedule. The company asks for a new franchise, in which they make the rate at about $4.50 per light per year lower than fchft present contract calls for- Cook County Herald: Stock and bond holders of the Palatine, Lake Zurich & Wauconda R.R. received news of the latest contemplated interurban railroad with great satisfaction and are hoping that ther^may be some­ thing in the proposition. According to the plans of the new company, which is being promoted by Evanston people, it is their intention to take over the P. L. Z. & W., using it as part of their contemplated line from Evanston to Fox Lake. Monday the village boards of DesPlaines, Arling­ ton Heights find Palatine considered ordinances granting the new company franchises for fifty years for the pur­ pose of operating an electric railroad. The ordinances were referred to the judiciary committee for investigation. When approached, the officers of the Palatine-Wauconda railroad said that they had little information regarding the new company, but admitted that they had Ijeen approached by repre­ sentatives of the Evanston people rel­ ative to the merger of the road with the new one. There is no question that if the road is built on to Fox Lake and has the thickly populated country between here and Evanston to draw from that there wottk! be profit for the road. BIG EAGLE MASQUERADE To Be Held at Central Opera House Tuesday Evening Everything is now being put In readiness for the big Eagle masque rade dance, which will take place at the Central opera house next Tuesday evening, Feb. 22. This annual event, given under the direction of the McHenry aerie, No. 1896, is always looked forward to with pleasure by the dancers of McHenry and the surrounding country and this year's event gives promise of surpass­ ing all previous efforts. The list of prizes is the largest and most valuable ever hung up in Mc­ Henry and it goes without saying that there will be plenty of contest­ ants on hand next Tuesday evening to compete for the honors. A costumer will be at the Riverside House during the entire day and even­ ing and those who do not care to make up special outfits for the occasion will be given an opportunity of renting same at a reasonable cost. The McHenry orchestra will fur­ nish the music.. The list of prizes is as follows: Gents' List Best group of six or more, V4 bbl. >f Edelweiss, donated by Fred Wein- schenker. Best dressed gent, $5.00 hat, donat­ ed by Klee Bros., Chicago, 111. Best Indian, $2.00 in trade, donated >y Franzen Bros. Best colored gent, genuine brier >ipe and case, donated by N. H. Pet- esch. Best cowboy, safety razor, donated by J. J. Vycital. Best tramp, $ 1.0ft pocket knife, do­ nated by Donavin & Reihansperger. Best Dutchman, 5 pounds of frank- furts, donated by Jos. Leickem. Best jockey, 1 box of cigars, donat­ ed by J. E. Freund. Best clown, $1.00 watch, donated by N. A. Iiuemann. Best farmer, $1.00 in trade, donated by M. A. Thelen. Gent holding lucky No. on dance ticket,n$2.50 in gold, donated by Mayor Wells. Most comical gent, box of Mono­ grams, donated by Barbian Bros. Second best group of six or more, 3 cases of Shabbona brew, donated by Theo. L. Grot. Best Chinaman, $1.00 in {fade, do­ nated by Bishop & Olson. Best policeman, 1 year's subscrip­ tion to The Plaindtealer. Best fisherman, $2.00 fishing rod, donated by Joe Engeln. Ladies' List Best dressed lady, representing pieen, $5.00 in cash, donated by the West McHenry State bank. Most comically dressed lady, $2.50 in trade, donated by Smith Bros. Best Indian maid, $5.00 sweater, do­ nated by John D. Lodtz. Best colored lady, center table, do­ nated by N. J. Justen & Son. Best cowboy girl, 5 pound box of ^andy, donated by C. Unti. Best liberty girl, fine bouquet of •arnations, donated by John F. Miller. Best Dutch lady, pair of gloves, do­ nated by F. A. Bohlatider. Best lady representing any nation, one ham, donated by S. J. Deinlein. Best folly suit, $1.00 in trade, do­ nated by C. G. Frett. Best Japanese maid, box of candy, lonated by E. V. McAllister. Best Topsy, sack of flour, donated >y M. M. Niesen. Best nurse, Vfe bbl. of Qour, donated >y Wilbur Lumber company. ' Rfat flower girl, sack of flour, do­ nated by Wm. Spencer. Best gypsy girl, bracelet, donated by E. Jacobs, Chicago. Best couple representing the Eagles, IjlO.OO prize. The Eagles extend *a cordial invi­ tation to everyone to attend this event and promise everyone a good time. Dance tickets, 75 cents; spectators, 25 cents. Merchants Are Satisfied The merchants of McHenry are satr isfied with the results obtained on iollar days, last Friday and Saturday. While many things could have been lone to have made the undertaking more of a success, everyone feels sat- fied. The fact that it is now tax pay­ ing tiirfe as tvell as that the sales were held just previous to Borden pay day probably kept some from taking ad­ vantage of the exceptional bargains offered by our merchants. However, the people may be given another dol­ lar day at some future date,"hut on a much broader scale. Enjoy Sleighing Party Fourteen young ladies of this vil­ lage enjoyed a bub sleigh ride over to the county seat last" Sunday evening where they took in the movies at the Princess theatre, followed by a light luncheon at one of Woodstock's well known eat emporiums. Those who made up the party and thoroly en­ joyed the event were: Misses Florence and Fanny Granger, Anna and Irene Frisby, Lena, Clara and Julia Stoffel, Bertha Wolff, Anna Knox, Lola Boyle, Mary Burke, Lillian Heimer, Theresa Barbian and Kathryn Burks. Imported pure olive oil at C. Unti's. MRS. DURAND TALKS HERE ^ LARGE CROWD GREETS HER AT STOFFEL*S HALL BOAT EMPLOYES DINE Tells Her Audience of Her Recent Experience--W. J. Kittle -Also Talks The dairymens' meeting,*given un­ der the auspices of thejocal branch of the Milk Producers' association at Stoffel's hall, brought out the largest crowd that ever attended a like event in this village. That the dairy question is one in which the general public is becom­ ing more and more interested was evi­ denced by^the general turn out, many women being interested listeners. Mrs. Scott Durand of Lake Forest, whose valuable herd of cattle was killed during the recent fight against the foot and mouth disease, and who since this incident has been given more or less newspaper"1 notoriety on account of her determined stand that she has taken against the state authorities, was present at the meet­ ing and spoke to the gathering re­ garding her experience during that terrible strain. While a few were there just out of curiosity's sake, the majority of the audience came for the purpose of lis­ tening. and learning from someone who had vast experience along the line of dairying. The big audience gave Mrs. Durand its very closest at­ tention and that many of those pres­ ent approved of the stand she had taken in her fight against the destruc­ tion of hir cattle was plainly evident from the applause given the speaker at the close of her talk. $he made it clear to her audience that she did not come to{ McHenry for the purpose of disclosing her trouble to the people at large, but for the sole purpose of getting the dairymen and farmers together for their own pro­ tection. She also made it clear that she is gradually forgetting the past and that she carries no ill feeling toward any one man or set of men. She urged the farmers to get together and organize, as that was the only way in which their demands would ever be met. She closed her address by saying that she could see better things before her and that with the dairymen and farmers united for one cause their long fought battle would soon be won. W. J. Kittle, the second speaker of the day, spoke at some length on the milk question. He urged the farmers to organize, explaining that that would be the only way that they could ever expect protection. He pictured .to them that the progress of the world today depended entirely upon the farmer and that they were justly en­ titled to a reasonable price for all their produce. Mr. Kittle has devel­ oped into a forceful and convincing speaker and from . remarks heard among the farmers in this locality since his visit here last Saturday we are convinced that his talk hit the nail squarely on the head and that same will bear fruit. At least the dairymen hereabouts are giving the milk question more serious consider­ ation than ever bef6re and the desired result is sure to follow tvhen once the dairymen are made to understand the situation thoroly. Walter J. Walsh acted as chairman of the meeting, while Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh rendered several very pretty vocal selections, which were very high$ enjoyed by those present. Illustrated Lecture On account of unforeseen circum­ stances the illustrated lecture, which was advertised to take place at Stof­ fel's hall last Tuesday evening, was postponed to Monday evening of next week, Feb. 21, at which time Arthur A. Burt, M. W. A. lecturer, will be at Stoffel's hall with an illustrated lec­ ture on Woodcraft. The lecture is given under the auspices of Valley camp, M. W. A.,' of this village and the members extend an invitatj^n^ to everyone to be their guests on this evening. The lecture will be broad and instructive and those who attend will be given a treat. No admission charged. Automobile Hearse Jacob Justen, the Centerville under­ taker, has made arrangements with Slavin & Eastman of Woodstock whereby he is given the use of their beautiful automobile hearse, which is the most beautiful as well as expen­ sive funeral car now owned in Mc­ Henry county. Mr. Justen used the car for the first time at the funeral of Richftrd McLaughlin, which took place from St. Patrick's Catholic church here last Monday morning. We've planned to hold an "American party," » So come, there waits a welcome hearty. We're sure the moments will not lag, So come and help "salute the flag." ' --Just Us Club. Next Meeting of Social Wheel The next meeting of the Social #Wheel will take place at the home of [rs. Wm. Co wen on Saturday after­ noon, Feb, 19. . . , .. Elaborate Dinner Served at McHenry House Saturday 'What proved the most elaborate social function ever participated in by officers and workmen of the Hunter Boat company took place in the form of a seven o'clock dinner, served at the McHenry House dining hall last Saturday evening. Gatherings of this sort have been held by the Hunter employes before, but never on such an elaborate scale as the function of Saturday evening. All of the guests were on hand be­ fore the hands of the clock pointed to the hour of seven ^nd shortly after all took their places a? the tastefully arranged tables at the popular hos­ telry, when the following menu was partaken of: \ Grapefruit cocktails, celery, olives, radishes, onions, chicken noodle soup, crackers, combination salad, roast young turkey with dressing, cran­ berries, mashed potatoes, cream wax beans, cream cottage cheese with crabapple jelly, fruit salad, whipped cream, assorted cakes, ice cream, coffee, creme de menthe, fruit. Everett Hunter, president of the boat company bearing his name, acted as toastmaster and the after dinner program was heartily enjoyed by everyone present. The program con­ sisted of violin selections by John F. Claxton and Mrs. Mary Noonan, vocal selections by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holly, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bickler, Chas. G. Frett, John D. Lodtz, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bickler, Emil Peterson and Mrs. Jos. Rothermel. Mrs. Frank Ward also recited a piece she had especially prepared for the occasion, while Everett Hunter, Jr., entertained the crowd with several very pretty pieces on his victrola. Rev. Edward Berthold was the speaker of the even­ ing and presided in his usual pleasing manner. Informal talks were also given by many of those present. Miss Kathryn Buch presided at the piano. The event will go down as one of the most pleasant gatherings ever held by th6 employes of the boat com­ pany. Given a Surprise Mr; and Mrs. Fred Justen, the pop­ ular landlord and his estimable wife of Justen's summer resort, were ten­ dered a genuine surprise by a num­ ber of their friends at their home last Saturday evening. Not until the crowd had made their unexpected ap­ pearance at the well known hostelry) were the victims given an inkling of suspicion as to the plans of their friends. However, both Mr. and Mrs. Justen were not long in manifesting their appreciation of their guests' coming and for a few hours after their arrival they were treated in a manner that made them feel that they were welcome. Cards and dominoes fprnished the evening's chief diver­ sion, after which refreshments were served. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames Jos. J. Rothermel, Joe King, Peter Freund, Simon Michels, J. P. Weber, Joe Freund, John Engeln and their families; Messrs. and Mes­ dames Stephen May, Frank Buhr, N. P. Justen; Mrs. ' Georgia Kossack, Misses Verona Young, Loving Nich- olls, Lizzie Freund; Messrs. Frank Freund, Joe Engeln, Jacob Schaefer, Henry Schaefr, Mike Schaefer, Nick Nett, Jacob May, N. E. Barbiap, John J. Miller, Joe M- Freund, Frank Ho- vat, Martin May, Fred Weinschenker, Louis King, Willie Rothermel and Christ Smith. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST •'i 'f.tf ^ AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER *, REPORTERS DURING WEEK * ' .• Wh«t People are Doing in Thii *11- i ̂ lage and the Immediate Vicinity--- Other Short Paragraphs Butter Market ,7^1 Butter on the Elgin board of trade1 ' ' sold at 31% cents per pound last Sat- urday. , "' \ 7JlP'i Read Plaindealer ads. ^ Expert welding at Stilling's garage. Don't forget the leap year dance at Stoffel's hall on Saturday eveniag, Feb. 19. Help make The Plaindealer newsy by sending in any item of news that you may know of. The proposed bridge across the river at Fox Lake, if built, will ctmt between $25,000 and $40,0Ck). . - The Mystic Workers will hold ,a public card party Tuesday evening, March 7, 1916. Particulars later. A few from this village and vicin­ ity were interested spectators at the ski tournament at Cary last Sunday. Next Tuesday is Washington's birth­ day. Let there be a general waving of the stars and stripes in McHenry. FOR SALE]--Excellent quality rub­ ber tired double phaeton for $35.00 cash. Mrs, E. S. Wheeler, McHenry, III. 35-tf Anyone interested in North Dakota literature may have same by making their wants known at Stilling's gar­ age. Fox River Valley camp, No. S251, R. N. A., will hold a public card party at Woodman hall here on Saturday evening, Feb. 26. " ££ The new home being erected hjjp. John Thennes is fast nearing comple­ tion and will be ready for occupancy within a short time. I Will Enter Tournament The McHenry high school basket ball team has been entered in the northern Illinois high school tourney which will take place at the armory, Rockford, next Thursday, Frijiay-'Snd Saturday. The McHenry yJughs will play their first game on Friday even­ ing, meeting the winners' of the ByTbn and Elizabeth game, w^ich^ "Will p l a y e d T h u r s d a y n i g h t . M c H e n r y feels quite confident of winning their first game and in that event they will be pitted against Mount Morris or Sterling. Our boys are going to Rock- ford with the intention of sticking for at least the semi-finals. Undergoes Operation Mrs. J. E. Wheeler underwent a ser­ ious operation at the Post Graduate hospital in Chicago Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Wheeler was visiting her parents at .Belvidere when she was suddenly stricken and was taken to Chicago from that city. Word from Chicago is to the effect that the oper­ ation proved a succes and that unless other complications set in she will be able to return to her home here short­ ly. Her many friends will be pained to hear of her illness. Color of Ballots Notice is herby given that the color of ballots at the village primary, to be held in the village of McHenry on Tuesday, March 14, 1916, will be as follows: Popular, white; Independent candidate, blue; Village, yellow. Can- didats wishing their names to appear upon any of these ballots must have their petitions filed in my office no later than Monday, Feb. 21. Wm. Schreiner, Village Cleric. Expert welding done at Stilling's garage. Bring in your broken ma­ chine parts and have them welded. All work guaranteed. Spring moving time will soon be here and many changes will be made in this village as well as among tfa' farmers in this locality. The new home being erected by H. J. Schaffer on Main street is fast near­ ing completion and will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. J, Donavin shortly. Last Saturday was Lincoln's birth­ day and in commemoration of the event both banks were closed. A few stars and stripes were also in evidence about town. , . Walsh's three-piece orchestra^fC Chicago will furnish the music at the leap year dance, given by the Just Us club, at Stoffel's hall Saturday even-, ing, Feb. 19. ' A ^ Ray McAndrews, expert paintingr and paper hanging. When you get ready for that job of painting or paper hanging give me a ohance to figure on same. Phone 620-W-l. 35 The Hoy Banking company will be. closed for business next Tuesday, Feb. 22, Washington's birthday. Patrons of the institution will kindly make note of this fact and do their bank­ ing in accordance. By request of many of the patrons of the Central opera house for Mutual pictures, the management has decided to run Mutual programs exclusively on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday until further notice. Andrew Peterson has moved his family here from Hebron, he having' "secured employment at the Borden milk- factory. They are occupying the flat over the N. J. Justen Airnitnnp store on the West Side. The auction sale at the West Side livery last Saturday afternoon drew out a large crowd. Most of the ad­ vertised buggies and harness were disposed of, while a number of the horses remained unsold. J Village Clerk W. G. Schreiner y forms us that a village primary will . be called this year. The date set for the holding of said primary is March 14 and all candidates for village offices who wish to enter the primary must have their petitions filed in the office of the clerk no later than Feb. 2S. Four hundred dollars have been raised by popular subscription for the band boys of Crystal Lake. In appre­ ciation for the assistance tendered them by the people of that enterpris­ ing city the members of the band have promised to give concerts every week or so during the coming summer. ----- Two more candidates for town,of­ fices are making their wants known thru the columns of The Plaindealer this week. Chas. W. Harrison of Ringwood is announcing his candidacy for the office of highway commis­ sioner, an office now being creditably filled by James L. Conway of the same place, while Chas. W. Harmsen, the present town clerk, is again seeking' the office. Read their announcement^ to be found elsewhere in this issufe ^,0 ' l| • : • , ' , '