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VOIjUMK XL.ITI MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 21. 1918 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES ellaneous Assortment of News j Items In Condensed Form For Busy People .. The Marengo distributors report the •ale of five Ford cars last week. Thirty-one "alien enemies" were registered at Harvard daring the re­ cent registration period. Miss Louella Fink, aged seventeen years, passed away at her home near Hebron on Wednesday, Feb. 13, victim of diphtheria. ^ During the year just ended Mcfien- ry county motorists contributed a total of $15,349.85 to the state for automobile licenses. Carl Lundgren of Marengo is again at Ann Arbor, ^ich., where he has resumed his duties as baseball coach at the State University. The Antioch Commercial associa­ tion has already taken steps to ad­ vertise the town as a summer resort. That's the stuff, Antioch, keep right at it. Marriage licenses issued in Mc- Henry county during 1917 exceeded those of the previous year by a sub­ stantial margin. The total number of licenses issued during the year was 296. At a special meeting of the stock­ holders of the Woodstock Typewriter company held at the county seat re­ cently, the capital stock of said com pany was increased from $600,000 -to $1,000,000. A, masquerade dance, given by the firemen of Grayslake one night re­ cently, was attended by over three hundred people. Dancing started at the usual hour and continued until/six o'clock the following morning. Lake county farmers are shipping their cattle to Chicago by the car loads. Last week five car loads were shipped from Round Lake, while sev­ eral cars were also shipped from An­ tioch, Area, Prairie View and other points. Fred Kapping, a young farm hand at Crystal Lake, was adjudged insane at Woodstock last week and is now confined at the Elgin state hospital. It is said that brooding over the likeli­ hood of being drafted into the army deranged his mind. Two box cars, heavily loaded, ran off the tracks at Marengo one day re­ cently, damaging one building quite badly and wrecking another. The wrecked building was a supply house owned by the Stanard Oil company, while the other is a store house owned by the Shurtleff & Peters Lumber Co. of that city. William V. Jackson, Burt Dunnill and James Halpin are named in a suit for $3,000 damages filed today in be­ half of James Moran and Elizabeth Martin, heirs of Christopher Horan, on charges Jackson sold Horan liquor that led to his death. Jackson is said to own a bar at Ingleside and the others in some way are associated with him. _ Waukegan Gazette: Edson T. Harn- don, a farmer near Barrington, won Mrs. Rose B. Harndon thru an adver­ tisement in the "Love Agency" publi­ cation, devoted to mating the lone­ some. "She told me she knew all about farming and liked it," Harndon told Judge Brothers, "but two weeks after marriage she said the work was too heavy for her and she was 'thru.' She left and never came back." Di­ vorce. Desplaines is rejoicing over the future prospects of two of its indus­ tries, the Royal Enameling ft Manu­ facturing Co. and the Benjamin Elec­ tric company, which have just been merged into one giant concern. The consolidation of these two institutions, it is believed, will be the means of a big increase in population of that city within the next year or two, as it means the addition of many new hands to the plant. Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Turner, who reside near Hebron, were very severely burned by the explosion of gasoline one day recently. While the mother was performing duties in another part of the house, Frankie, aged four years, secured a small gas­ oline can from the cupboard and start­ ed to pour the contents of same into the kitchen stove, with the result that an explosion followed. The mother rushed into the kitchen and found both boys enveloped in flames. She at opce wrapped one of the children in a rug, while she extinguished the flames on the other with her own clothing. Neighbors, who heard the report of the explosion; rushed to the rescue and saved the home from de­ struction. Both children received ter­ rible burns, while the mother is also suffering from burns on the hands and face, received while she was in the act of rescuing the children. At" first it was feared that the older of the two children, who caused the ex­ plosion, .would lose the sight of both eyes, but reports from Hebron are to the effect that the sight may be saved altho the child is not yet out of dan­ ger. The other child, aged two years, altho suffering greatly, is sure to re- ED. L. HAYES WRITES Says South Dakota People Are a Coin- gerial Class Ed. L. Hayes, the McHenry insur­ ance and real estate man, who has enlisted his services with Uncle Sam for the duration of the war and is now stationed at Brookings, S. D., where his efforts are being extended in aiding the poultry industry, has written us the following interesting letter, which, we are sure, will be just as interesting to our readers as it was to us: Editor The Paindealer, McHenry, 111. Reading articles in eaeh issue of The Plaindealer, I note that my friend, Jacob R. Justen, had an article in regard to the state of North Dakota and Wm. Bonslett on Montana and feel it my duty to say a few words for South Dakota. When I came out here in December some of my good friends in McHenry said that they felt sorry for me, go­ ing to the state of blizzards, jack rab bits and coyotes. Up to thfe present time I have not seen any of the three, but from all reports coming from home I surely sympathize with Illinois people on the blizzards. We have had very little snow, which was a blessing for the cattle men of the state, who allowed the cattle to graze all winter, as feed was high. Altho we are considered outside of the United States, where we do not have any heatless Mondays, etc., nev ertheless the Plaindealer arrives at Brookings every Saturday morning, so you see we have pretty fair communi­ cation with the outside world. Tak ing the country as a whole, I do not believe that you would find a more pleasant or congenial bunch of peo pie than is found in South Dakota. They have responded . wonderfully thruout all the campaigns for liberty loans, Red Cross, K. of C. and Y. M. C. A. drives and are workings now on plans for the biggest production of grains and meat ever known in its history. The only serious situation that con­ fronts the farmers of South Dakota is the labor situation and there may be a shortage of seed corn for a large per cent of the corn was soft last season, the same as around McHenry. Best regards to you and The Plaindealer and my friends, I remain, Yours truly, Ed. L. Hayes. Mr. Hayes also enclosed the fol­ lowing clipping taken from the Da­ kota Farmer, the leading paper of the northwest: Ed. L. Hayes has recently been de­ tailed by the U. S. department of agriculture as an extension poultry husbandman in South Dakota. His headquarters are at South Dakota State college, Brookings, and he will co-operate with farmers, county agents, poultry associations, the press and people of the cities and village and various organizations in an effort to increase the production of poultry and eggs during 1918. "Mr. Hayes is a practical poultry breeder and judge. He has been a breeder of pure bred poultry for fifteen years, is a successful producer and ex­ hibitor of several varieties, has or­ ganized and held office in several poultry associations find is now a member of several such organizations. In addition, he is a licensed American Poultry association judge and has judged at the Chicago poultry show as well as several other shows in Illi­ nois and Wisconsin. South Dakota is fortunate is securing his services." FROH FAR AWAY FRANCE ATTY. POUSE WRITES OF TRIP AND FRANCE Last Lecture Course Number On next Monday evening, Feb. 25, at the school auditorium the Chicago Ladies' Concert company will appear in a varied program of vocal solos, duets, quartets, readings and piano- logues. This is the fifth and last number of the high school lyceum course and it augurs to be a good one. The company is a happy combination of charming and talented young ladies, presenting the best classical, standard and popular music and read­ ings. Satisfied audiences everywhere attest the merit of this excellent company. The following is an ex­ cerpt from testimonials: "It affords me pleasure to say that the Chicago Ladies' Concert company, which you furnished me for the Galveston Chau­ tauqua Oct. 16, was very satisfactory. They took the audience which had been stung the previous day and at once won their hearty applause. The readings and pianologues of Miss Lewis were especially pleasing. The demand for encores were very per­ sistent." C. E. Smith, Manager. Everybody welcome. Admission 25 and 15 cents. Will Ballast Track The C. ft N. W. railroad track be­ tween Crystal Lake and Lake Gen­ eva, Wis., is to be ballasted soon. Cinders are, now being unloaded at Crystal Lake and the work of ballast­ ing will begin just as soon as weather will permit such work. About 100 men will be employed on the job. S. H. Freund was a business visitor at the county seat Monday, Pays High Tribute to French People-- --Enjoying Good Health and Spring Like Weather Lieut. Pouse, who is now comfor­ tably quartered "over there" has writ­ ten several interesting letters to Mc­ Henry, which arrived here during the past week or two and this week we are publishing three of- them. One was written to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pouse, one to Martin B. Schmitt and the third to the writer. The letters follow: January 27, 1918. As I am writing it is one p. m. French windows and doors wide open, nice and warm, just like a June day, some climate. Everything is O. K and going fine, like it better every day. Fine country all right, but would like to get mail from home They tell us it will take two weeks or more before we will g*et mail. Hope you are getting mine as I write often. Saturday nights we are allowed to be out until 11 o'clock. The moon­ light is great. The towns close their houses with shutters and no lights whatever. Week nights we have to be on the grounds at 7:00 p. m. and in bed at 10:30 p. m. Our horses are fing and the instructions great. We are learning the stunts quickly. Yes­ terday we galloped around the course and I don't know how I stayed on, but I'll be as good as any of them before we are thru. Believe me, we will be some officers when we get thru here. There is a fine staff of competent in­ structors. I have learned to ride a bicycle and we took a five mile hike to a high point in that locality and on top of the ruins of an old mill. We could see six miles in all directions and the scenery great, farmers plowing, etc. Vineyards and about a dozen towns in the valleys. I was at the Y. M. C. A. one even­ ing, where a magician was entertain­ ing. The Y. M. C. A. is a chateau, a large building of four stories, sur­ rounded by large grounds, in which there is a small lake and lots of beautiful flowers and shrubbery, etc., with a large glass conservatory. It is an elaborate place. My trunk hasn't found me yet. A shave costs 7 cents; bath, 18 cents, and it is funny to see business men bring their bookkeeping and other business work to cafes, take a table and work. Men and wives and fam­ ilies play cards and drink wine. The cafes are used as social centers and wine, wine every where. I am sick of so much wine and it tastes like grape j^ice. Nobody drinks more than just enough to quench their thirst. Nobody gets drunk or any­ where near it, can't. This sure is some country, still we are all anxious to see action at the front. Remember me to all the folks. Alford H. Pouse Field Artillery, School of Instructions,' American Expeditionary Forces. January 16, 1918. Dear Martin: Just a line to let you know I am fat and healthy in spite of a big trip across the ocean and some hard knocks before we got here in good old France. Everything is fine here, fine quarters and food and the French officers instructing us are the best men in the world. Tell the boys when they* get into the ranks in this war they will fight for the best people in the world when they fight for France. We get everything we want here except cigarettes and I've got to get a pipe tonight as tobacco for pipes is the only thing we can get. We have had some great times in looking over some of the old French towns and castles, but at that Illinois is the best place in the world and if I ever get back I'll never go outside its boundaries except if I go to France, the only good country here, Am getting to jabber a little French and learning more all the time. Tell the fellows we each get a bottle of wine at dinner and supper. This is some life until we get into the trenches, but that won't be before three months or so. Give my best to everyone and let me get a card once in awhile. Best regards. Alford H. Pouse. Somewhere in France. January 27, 1918. Friend Frank--I thought your or some of my friends might be inter­ ested to know a few* of the conditions we meet over here. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT To Be Given by Pupils of the tab- He School Wednesday Eve .. .Room I .. Room We had a very nice trip over the Atlantic with only two days very rough weather, and best of all, I was fortunate enough not to be seasick, but in a good condition to enjoy the fine food and ocean scenery. However, I was very glad to get on solid land again, altho for a week after landing we had to suffer a great many hard­ ships on account of the conditions over here. As soon as we arrived at our present location we found our­ selves situated as comfortably as a person can wish. Our quarters here (Continued on last page) The pupils of the McHenry public school will present a program at the school auditorium on Wednesday evening, Feb. 27. Each room is well represented and judging from appear­ ances it will be well worth the price of admission. The members of each number have been carefully chosen and trained by their respective teachers. The Vir ginia reel, to be given by room two, will be given in costume. The high school orchestra will play between numbers. The high school students will present a two act drama entitled "Somewhere in France." The public is ' promised a treat in this number alone. One-half of the receipts will go to the local Red Cross, the other half to the school library fund. The program follows: Part One The Parade Folk Dances ... Helping Save With Hoover Catherine Walsh Duet (Little soldier and Red Cross Maid).Angela Petesch, Carl Weber Virginia Reel Room II Indian Club Drill Room III Red Cross Drill Room IV The Two Grenadiers... High School Chorus Part Two Somewhere In France A play in two acts Cast of Characters Pierre Grandet, a Frenchman. George Phalin Madame Grandet, his wife... Elfreda Block Jean, their son Arthur Hunter Nanon, their daughter. Bernice Boqslett Lisette, a younger daughter Jennie Mae Coofey Mary Dale, an American Red Cross nurse Mary Harrison Dr. Montaine, a surgeon in the French army Alfred Bonslett Synopsis Pierre and Madame Grandet are old and poor and discouraged. They have remained in the little home within the sound of the German guns ex­ pecting daily to be compelled to flee. They have had three sons in the war; one was killed in action, another was mortally wounded and later died at his home and a third, at the time the play opens, is actively engaged in fighting in Belgium. Just as Pierre is lamenting over the fact that Amer­ ica will never send aid, Nanon, their daughter, brings the news that the Americans are coming and that Gen­ eral Pershing has already landed. Their youngest son, Jean, returns wounded from the trenches for a short rest. The American troops ar­ rive and Jean again returns to the trenches. In the second act Madame Pierre, Nanon and Lisette are anxiously wait- ng for Mary Dale, an American Red Cross nurse, to bring Jean home from the hospital, where he has been re­ covering from a wound which had en­ dangered his eye sight. In the end Jean completely recovers his eye sight and he and Mary Dale decide to walk together down life's pathway. WITH FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Richard B. Walsh Enlists His Ser­ vices With That Institution FOUR DEATHS WlTBIlf WEEK THOS. THOMPSON DIED EARLY MONDAY MORNING SOLDIERS' RECREATION FUND Public Once More Called Upon For Contributions Richard B. Walsh of this village, who has come to be known as one of the most successful stock and bond salesmen in the central west, is now with the Federal Reserve bank of Chicago for the duration of the war and his entire time will hereafter be devoted to the interests of Uncle Sam and to the placing of liberty bonds. He has again been assigned Sanga­ mon county as his territory with the city of Springfield his headquarters and that he will again make good in the coming drive goes without saying. The Illinois State Register of a few days ago had the following to say regarding Mr. Walsh's appearance at Springfield: "Hon. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago, representing the Federal Reserve bank, was in Springfield yesterday. He spoke before the liberty loan com­ mittee in this city in regard to launch­ ing the third liberty loan campaign. Preliminary announcement of the cam­ paign will be made about March 1. While in this city Mr. Walsh was a guest of Walter Townsend." Please Return The party finding a lunch box with thermos bottle attached in the base­ ment of the McHenry public school will please return same and no ques­ tions will be asked no*" charges made for use of same since Friday evening, Feb. 8. The box was treasured only for its value to the owner, a country boy, who travels miles into this vil­ lage to school, and its return wilLsbe considered in justice to him, who. would appreciate his usual warm lunch, at noon. Join the Red Cfloas. Mrs. Laura Colby and John Frisby Passed Away Last Night--William Voeltz Buried Last Saturday Thomas Thompson passed away at his home on Mill street in this village early Monday morning following an illness which confined him to his bed but a few days A paralytic stroke a few days ago terminated a life that had been useful, helpful and well lived. Deceased was born in Yorkshire, England, June <A4, 1842, being 75 years, 8 months and 14 days old on the date of his demise, Feb 17, 1918 He came to America with his parents in the year 1845. After a tedious journey, having been fourteen weeks on the ocean, he arrived in Chicago July 4, coming to Greenwood and settling on a farm now known as the old Thompson homestead, where he remained until his marriage to Mari­ etta V; Griswold March 7, 1866, she having passed to the great beyond February 27, 1903. Shortly after his marriage he pur chased a farm near Barreville, where he was a most successful farmer for nearly fifty years. Three children were born to this union, Freeman H., who was acci­ dentally killed Oct. 21, 1892; Fred, dying in infancy, and Clara M. Star- ritt, who has always remained in the family home and cared for her father in his declining years. Sur- viving^um are also two grandsons, Floyd E. and Robert A., who after their father's death were reared to manhood in his home. He also leaves two great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Jane Amelia Carr of Greenwood, and three brothers, John of Minnesota, Charles of Greenwood and Richard of McHenry. The passing of this venerable and well known citizen is a source of sincere sorrow to friends and neigh­ bors, to whom he was always a gen­ ial and generous friend, endearing himself to them by his happy nature. Deceased was a member of Masonic lodge, No. 158, and also of the Mc­ Henry chapter, O. E. S., the former having charge of the funeral on Wed­ nesday afternoon. Funeral services were held in the Universal ist church, the Rev. John M. RatclifF, pastor, of­ ficiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery amid all honors due a brother of the Masonic order. A long procession of autos followed the remains, also many old acquain­ tances and friends from the neighbor­ hood of his late farm home near Barreville as well as out of town friends joined with residents of the village in paying their last respects to their esteemed friend, making one of the largest funeral processions ever itnessed in the village of McHenry. While Mr. Thompson will be missed in many places and by numerous friends, his demise falls with partic­ ular stress upon his daughter and the sympathy of all will go out to her, whose constancy to her father for many years has won the commenda­ tion of all who knew her. Many beautiful floral offerings were given in sympathy and members of the Masonic lodge here as well as adjoining towns attended the funeral in a body Card of Thanks With a deep sense of the many acts of kindness shown us by neighbors and friends in our recent distress an J bereavement we wish to return our heartfelt thanks; to the Masonic lodge and the O. E. S. for their loyalty and also for the beautiful floral offerings sent by them as well as other kind friends and neighbors. Words are but faint expressions of our apprecia tion Clara M. Starritt. Floyd E. Thompson. Robt. A. Thompson. William Voeltz William Voeltz, who passed away at his late home on Waukegan street in this village on Wednesday evening of last week, mention of which was made in these columns in our last issue, was born at Wusterbart, Kreis, Belgard, Germany, on September 23, 1844, being in his seventy-fourth year at the time of his death. Mr. Voeltz had not been in the very best of health for some time past, but it was not until recently that his wife and members of his family realized that his condition was of a most ser­ ious nature. Everything possible was done to bring him back to his former good health, but all to no avail, as it was the will of his Maker that he should come to enjoy the home of eter­ nal &liss, and he answered the sum­ mons in a quiet, peaceful manner. Forty-three years ago he, with his family, left the land of his birth to adopt a new country, or a new world as it was looked upon in the earlier days, and they crossed that treacher­ ous ocean and landed in an eastern harbor after a most eventful voyage. The family came direct to Illinois and thence to McHenry, where Jhey set­ tled in 1875, and where the deceased The following letter, just received by Jos. C. Holly, cashier of the Hoy Banking company, is self explanatory and we believe that the people of the township will again show their true American spirit and loyalty by assist­ ing this worthy cause. The motto seems to be "Help the Boys Who are Helping You" and we feel certain that our people will respond just as generously and just as willingly as they have in the past. The letter follows: Marengo, 111., Feb. 16, 1918 Mr. J. C. Holly, HcHenry, III. Dear Sir--You are hereby notified of your selection to serve in the national army, the national army of men now engaged in organizing and raising funds to make and keep our men "fit to fight." McHenry county is asked to raise as its quota of the $500,000.00 for Illinois, $3,000.00 towards the War Camp Community Recreation fund. The commission on training camp activities, under which this fund is raised and spent, is doing a great work. It is work that is second to not even the Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. In fact, it does work outside the camp similar to what the Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. does inside, but on a broader scale than either. Every state in the'Union has gone over the top except Illinois and as soon as her quota is raised sufficient money will be on hand to finance this great work for another year. Mc­ Henry township's quota is $260.00. Please make every effort to get over that if possible. McHenry county has always come across in splendid shape and she cannot afford to fall down now. We have not had time to organize the county as we would have liked to do as the time is short. Considerable instructions as to how we should go about raising the money have been issued by the state commit­ tee, but I believe that you can do bet­ ter by following your own plans and ideas. The main thing is to raise the money, no matter how you do it. This money should be all raised and in by February 28 if possible. Send your money as soon as possible to Mr. E. D. Patrick, Marengo, III., who is chairman of the county ̂ auxiliary committee and treasurer of this fund. Plenty of posters, circulars and other literature will be sent you under separate cover. Kindly report to me from day to day what progress you are making as the state committee asks that we report to them. In case it should be absolutely im­ possible for you to personally super­ vise this campaign, kindly see that some one who will handle it efficiently looks after it in your township. yours very truly, C. C. Patterson, County Chairman, War Camp Com­ munity Recreation Fund. (Continued on page four) Epidemics and Health I take this means to express my gratitude and appreciation to the people of Johnsburg and immediate vicinity for the interest they exhibit in the health of their community and heir obedience under quarantine reg­ ulations. It was a good example for other neighboring towns when Johns- burg's school directors and her peo­ ple decided upon my recommendation to close our school. It demonstrates that our people begin to understand that diseases are preventable, a lesson which health officials generally have been trying to have the public grasp. It shows that our school board is com­ posed of men who have the interest of our children at heart, men who are enlightened enough to know and ap­ preciate the facts before our district is swept by disease. We have had little communicable disease this year. Fortunately only one case of infan­ tile paralysis, or poliomyelitis, a rath­ er severe case, but by proper precau­ tion no other cases developed. Now comes upon us the whooping cough scourge, coming as it does from all sides, and if proper quarantine had been maintained around us one would not have to fight this evil. But we have two or three cases in town, sev­ eral suspects and quite a few exposed children and hope to control it quick­ ly. Keep your children at home if they have been exposed. The disease can be prevented and if quarantined, quickly cured. Again expressing my sincere thanks and hoping soon to control this trouble, I am, Sincerely yours, Dr. Arnold Mueller. NO. 3$ ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED UP BT PLAINDEALE&I REPORTERS DURING WEEK 4 * ' ,\'2*' SSsrW p. 1 Vi 4 What People Are Doing la This V&jk lage and the Immediate Vicinity-- Other Short Paragraphs Both banks in this village will bo closed on Washington's birthday. Fri- y day, Feb. 22. , #• The McHenry band ia now rehears* ing for a concert to be given here some time in the near future. Dr. Joyce of Chicago passed today in the office of Dr. D. G. Wells, where he performed several operations. A son was born to Mr. »nii Mrs. Alvin C. Peterson, Main street, Sat­ urday, Feb. 16. He will be named Melvin. Math. Glossen has moved from ^ farm near Volo to the Mrs. J. Jg Miller farm near Sherman Hill, whidi he recently purchased. ^ The W. C. T. U. will meet witll Mrs. E. E. Bassett Thursday of next week, Feb. 28. A cordial invitations is extended all, to attend. Harvey Baron and family moved Monday of this week from the Parka house on Waukegan street to the Mead bungalow on Elgin road. The McHenry high school basket^ ball team lost a close and interesting; game to the Crystal Lake five at the local gym last Friday evening Score 20 to 17. Everybody should have their carafe fixed now for the season. Have your auto, radiators repaired at Vycital'st H. P. S. M. Co. First-class work guaranteed, A baby boy was born to Mr. and 5 '? Mrs. David Powers, residing south • west of this village, on Sato-day*;. - if Feb. 2. He will bear the name of - ^ John Doyle. M. E. Degen, son of Mr. and Mrs. ^ Henry Degen, who is in training at Camp Grant, is now wearing the chevrons of a corporal. He received " his promotion last week. * JJ ^ Jos. Stenger of Cary was here the , ̂ fisrt of the week. He was called to V^r Woodstock Monday to take the exam- \\ nation for army service in prepara- tion for the next draft. On Monday the pet dog, owned by Rev. M. J. McEvoy of this village, disappeared from "his home. A lib- eral reward will be given any party - ,»f • for his return to the owner. -"hIM The Carey flats on the West Side '< |§ * are now occupied, Oscar Arnold and family of Ingleside moving into the , • ower flat and Albert Carey and fain-. * ily of Chicago into the upper. '1 Jos. W. Rothermel, until recently : employed at the Hunter boat factory ^ ^ "y here, has entered the emjdoy of thellii^l Oliver typewriter factory at Wood ­ stock, starting work there this week.^' , Mrs. E. J. Thomas, who resides on a ,/ farm southwest of this village .st J ' shipped forty Rose Comb Brown Leg < r1 horn cockerels to parties in Iowa lasti4 „ week. This bespeaks success Mrs. Thomas as a poultry raiser. * Floyd E. Thompson of Cicero will - " '* move with his family to McHenry •'%: March 1 and farm in partnership £ | with his brother, Robt., on the Owen* , farm adjoining the village. Robert" jp has worked this farm for the past 7?|1 few years with great success. The- family will be welcomed here by tbeir ' V:" many friends. Fred Heuser, who during the past few weeks has been employed at the; East Side market in this village, quit his job there on Wednesday of this. week and left that same evening for" -pa, & • Chicago, where he has accepted a po- , xm*;: Will Engage In Farming Martin Stoffel, employed for the past few years in the mill now oper­ ated by Fred A. Cooley, has given up his position and shipped his house­ hold goods to Humphrey, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel and family will be enroute there the latter part of this week, where he will engage in farm­ ing on his father-in-law's farm near Humphrey. Mrs. Chas. J. Reihansperger was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. of John Pfeilen, son-in-law of Mr. and \ Mrs. A. M. Frett of this village. Another attempt is being iusds to finish up the work of harvesting ice on the Borden field here. Supt. J. E. Pufahl of the local factory as well as the men employed on the ice are liv­ ing in hopes that the present cold snap may continue long enough to enable them to supply the houses in towns nearby that are yet unfilled. The township board of health wishes to state that every case of whooping cough and chicken pox, which are now so prevalent in the township, must be reported to them as it is compulsory that they make ' weekly reports. Any case of con­ tagious disease in outlying districts . tj' please report to the supervisor, the •*- * assessor or the town clerk and have your door properly placarded, as this is a state law. Martin B. Schmitt, proprietor of Smithy's barber shop and pool room on the West Side, has started a soldiers' tobacco fund at his place of business and anyone wishing to eon- tribute towards this cause may do so , by calling at the shop or sending $jf money to him. Mr. Schmitt will at ^ all times keep in touch with the Mc Henry boys and the money thus col­ lected will be used in buying and supplying the McHenry township boys f , with tobacco and cigarettes. A box, - v bearing a suitable inscription, has ' , been conveniently placed in the West ^ Side business house and, naodlawa to " say, the boys in service will apple- ̂ ciate any little help that may be ex- ^ - theat in thai* maNMff* ^ , J 4