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-•* , t' •' (J w: .. • '*)' A". "4 " 27, 1918 SOLDIER BOYS WRITE Wsc©' lYmad office. FOR RENT--The F -E. Granger house in West McHenry. Inquire of J. C. Holly, McHenry, 111. 42 ~K^J, jr~\ > / "• WANTED--Woman to help in kitch­ en. Good wfcges. Inquire at the While Away. McHenry, III. Phone 77-W. " ~ 2-tf . W. 'SSSAMf//S//6VA'//S./,/S. Vs*V<WO Ttafel n • ••vV'Sl F t t ' - ' V / H ' V' <ni T : I V1 fc-V &V ,T« w.«: ..V >- »4 <|N§V 'Wiry is it that United States Tires setting new records for mileage and serviceability ? Why is it that the sales of these tires are constantly mounting by leap® and 'bounds? ' ; •' .a The answer is found in die fac­ tories when* United States Tinas are made. Standards of construction for these tires are higher than ever be- •lore known in the tire industry. ' Makers of tire fabrics tell us that die standards we have given them for United States Tire fabrics are higher than any previously known. likewise through every process, of construction from crude rubber to finished tires--we have set new mild higher standards everywhere* These standards work out on your car in the practical economy de­ manded by war-times. United States Tires will raise any car to higher efficiency. There is a type to suit every con­ dition of service. . < - The nearest United StatwSafes and Service Depot dealer will cheer- United States Tires We tnow UiwtSfJ States Tires are good tites. Xiiat's " why we sell them iV: ' I. Hettermann, Johnsburg ; J. J. Miller, Ringwood McHenry Garage T. S. Anderson, Teiya Cotta frv v- . • /• \4 "I hi. s f f , ^Tlwfollowing notations Were taken from letters written to Mrs. L. F. Pouse by her son, Lieut. A. H. Pouse, from somewhere in France: May 22,1918. Dear Mother and All--Things here are just the same as ever, with the same routine every day, so I have not any interesting netfs. It is warm and dry hers. Have not seen lightning nor heard thunder yet, altho we have had lots of showers. I am feeling fine and getting black as a nigger. Today I received the letter with the picture of the snow drift in front of the bank. I liad to laugh when I saw the names on the back of the picture. Did you think I'd forgot­ ten the people there already? What is Dr. Aicher training 3for? Fat man. Tell Chas. Unti I had ice cream made by French method without ice. No more ice cream for me. Jim Perkins has nothing on me in the telephone line now. The telephone is only one of the many things we have to know. Our brains have no chance of getting rusty. The drug stores over here are all run by doctors. Some classy ones, bu$ even at that can't beat our N. H- Petesch establishment. For scenery we have troop drilling and observation balloon and aeroplanes in the air, so you see that news is scarce. May 29, 1918. Today l iwceived two Plaindealers and two letters from Lill and two from you and you can bet they were wel­ come. I am glad to hear that Jack Walsh is back on the job and give him my best when you see him. The work here is just as rushed as ever and so far I am right in my glory and in the work I like best and am liking it more ,every day. In about two months expect to be at the front in the real thing, where Fll be one that is doing tilings. Don't yon worry, I'llbe back with bells on. Am feeling fine and time is passing: quickly. Remember me to all the folks. , Alford. Wm Schaefer, folrmerly of this vil­ lage, writes his folks from Jefferson Barracks, Mo.: Dear Folks--I received the Plain- dealer you sent me, but not hearing from you I thought I would write be ­ fore I leave on this trip. I am leaving tomorrow on another trip to Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Jacksonville, Fla., the same place I was laBt month. I have 383 men and it will take me a week to make the trip. I think I will come home for the Fourth of July if I can. I am on guard now and it is hot as blazes. Did you have baby's picture taken ? Send me one. How is everything at home. Suppose it is warm there. I will close, hoping to hear from you. Wishing you all the best of luck and happiness, Ydirr son, f Coq>. Wm. Schaefer, 23 Co., G. S. I., M- Jefferson Barracks, Mo. FOR RENT--A seven room flat in West McHenry with all modern con­ veniences, including heat. Call? at Plaindealer office. FOR SALE--Two acre farm, situated at Johnsburg. Five room house, barn and corn crib. Inquire of Jos. C. Holly, McHenry, 111. 61 FOR SALE--A number of beds, chairs, wash stands and feather pil­ lows. Inquire of or write Mrs* J. F. Miller, Rosedale, McHenry, HI. 1-tf WANTED--Very best offer for the R. A. Howard meat market property. Property must be disposed of and cash. Easy payments or trade for land considered. Simon Stoffiel, West McHenry, 111. 2-4t ounds V jV"-' ; V n Hi' • •• » • vil& l)ROLONGER telephone coa*-*:. A versatdons over party lines involve a certain amount of danger to fellow- subscribers. An emergency call for the fire or police department, or for it •*# physician, may be delayed by an un­ necessarily long use of the line. Party line subscribers are urged to make their telephone conversations as shout a« the business in hand will permit. TELEPHONE COMPANY -7A "vv ' Cemetery Aid Society « Cemetery Aid society will meet "Wltl* Mrs. Ella Wheeler on Tuesday , afternoon of next week, July 2. Mrs. J. B. Perry, Pres. Mrs. Ella Wheeer, V. Pres. Mrs. Arxainda Colby, Treas. Mre. T. J Walsh, " Rente Brefeld Shop ., V understand that Ben Stilling, under the direction of the Great Northern railway, is to rent a space in the Brefeld building in West Mc­ Henry for the purpose of putting in an exhibit of grain and other prod­ ucts of North Dakota and other western states. J * ' - Entertains at Diniuv -iMr. and Mrs. Emil Feffer, aide south of this village, prepared a delicious dinner Sunday for Bernard of Watseka, 111., their son, of Burton's Bridge, their At k': daughters, Loretta and Evelyn, of Watseka and Julia *of DeKalb. Miss Evelyn will remain until September, when she will continue her high school work. St&U of Ohio, City of ToleSo, Lueu County. »•- Frank J. Cheney makes oath tftat be gla senior partner of the firm of F. J. heney ft Co., doing business In the ity of Toledo. County and State afore­ said, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONB HUNDRED DOLLAR8 for each and every case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALX/B CATARRH CURS. FRANK J. CHENEY Sworn to before me and subscribed In my presence, this «th day of Decem- D. 1*86. A. W OIABASON; ™ „ Notary Public. Ball s Catarrh Cure Is taken Intern- auy and acts through the Blood on the the sy"tOTft- Send Mr testimonials, free. _ ». '• CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, a by ail drusaists, 75c. fcsll l Family Pills for constipation. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Buch and chil­ dren of Chicago are spending a few days as the guests of relatives here. L TERRACOTTA I Stobert Knox of Chicago called at M. Phalin's Sunday. Ben Brown tof Woodstock Was a re­ cent business caller here. t Miss Clara tFrisby spent Friday as the guest of Elgin relatives. Thomas Fritsby is spending it few weeks with Elgin relatives. Edward J. Knox is spending a couple of wseks in Chicago. J. T. Gibe of Crystal Lake was a caller in this vicinity Saturday. Miss Mary Burke of McHeiury is visiting relath/es here this week. Miss Alice ;Leisner was a business visitor in Chicago one day last week. Mrs. Edwai *d Malone of Crystal Lalfe called oq relatives here Satur­ day- i Carl Bergmiui of Chicago spent several days latit week at S. B. Leis- ner's. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cox and son, Francis, visitadt at M. Knox's Friday evening. Mr. and Mr*. ^Jay Doherty and fam­ ily spent Frai^y evening with rela­ tives here. Mrs. Geo. W.' Phalin spent a couple of days last wi )ek with relatives in Woodstock. i Mr. and' Mr*.1, Geo. E. Nelson and son, Metvin, speatt Monday evening at A. Gadbe*k ^ 'v Miss Mary Rilhy of Chicago spent Sunday at the home of her brother. John Riley. Arthur Shales Jleft Woodstock Mon­ day with the Mc£lenry county contin­ gent for Camp Gi -ant. Mr. and Mr&. J. McBiahon and daughter, Agnes, <>f Chicago called at M. Knox's Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Knox left Monday morning for an ei astern trip, to be gone aboiut ten days. Mr. and Mrs. John Klice of Con­ gress Park called on Mrs. Marion Mc­ Millan last Thursday. Raymond J. Shine of Chicago* is spending, thel summer with his grand­ parents^. Mrj and Mrs. John Riley. Mr. and Iftrs. M. J. Walsh, daugh­ ter, Eleanoc, and son, Quintin, and Miss Ellen Doherty called on rela­ tives here Sunday. Misses Frances Knox and Nellie Doherty leljt Monday for DeKalb, where they will attend the summer school at th4 state normal. MdEvoy, Mr. and llrs FOR SALE--Federal truck, just as good as new. Will carry from 2 to 2Vz, tons. Open box with vestibule seat. ^.lso row boat for sale. For information apply to or address The Plaindealer, McHenry, HI. 52 FOR SALE--Farms and all kinds of property sold at one per cent after sale .in any state. Address the United States Farm Agency, Room 217, Parkway Building, Philadelphia, Pa. 47-12t FOR RENT--A furnished house and cottage at Orchard Beach on Fox river. All modern conveniences, in­ cluding hot and cold water. Porches screened. Key may be had at Ben Stilling's residence. Also boats. In­ quire of or write Geo. Michel, 260 Rich Ave,, fivanston, 111, or. this of­ fice. 62 FOR SALE--A five room house, to­ gether with 4)4 acres of land, barn, garage, workshop and chicken house. Set out with all sorts of fruit trees and fruits, which will bear this season. Located about 100 yards from Fox river. Would make a most desirable summer residence or could be utilized as a truck farm. A bargain awaits someone. Address The Plaindealer, McHenry, HL 42 M. J. Walsh, Misses Ellen Doherty and Mary Burke of McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rapp of "Crystal Lake, Misses Mary and Katherine Gannon of Huntley and Mrs. Thos. Cooney of Michigan spent Wednesday last at M. Knox's. ws EXTRA PERSONALS Miss Ellen Walsh assisted at the State bank at Cary Tuesday of this week. Stephen Heimer of Kenosha, Wis., was the guest of McHenry relatives Sunday. t Dr. A. I. Froehlich was a profes­ sional visitor in Chicago last Saturday and Sunday. Gus Carlson oi Woodstock was shaking hands with friends in town last Sunday. Miss Irene Coan of Chicago spent Sunday as a guest in t)» home of Albert Frett F. A. Beller and Ben Stilling were among the Chicago passengers Wed­ nesday morning. Chas. Pich of Chicago passed Sat­ urday ami Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. Joseph Hoff bower o Alvado, O., is a guest in the home of his daugh- fAv MVQ XT T *'• - • *v Miss Margaret McCabe of Chicago is a.guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat McCabe. Drs. N. J. Nye and C. H. Fegers were professional visitors at the coun­ ty seat last Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Burke and Mrs. Thos. Cooney of Chicago are guests at the Kelter cottage at Lake Defiance. John Brefeld of Kenosha, Wis, spent Sunday as a guest ifl the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Brefeld. Raymond S. Howard, Fred Wolff, Walter,Warner and D. E. Payne were home from Kenosha, Wis., over Sun- day.- ' , Mm. Josephine Heimer of Chicago passed the latter part of last week as the guest of relatives and friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Sherman and son and Mrs. A. M. Brown nlotored to Chicago Sunday, where they passed the day. Mrs. Peter Wirfs and daughter, Marie, returned Tuesday evening, after an extended visit with' friends in Kentucky. Miss Catherine Dwyer returned to her home in Chicago Saturday morn­ ing after a week spent at McCol- lum's lake. Miss Mabel Powers of Elgin passed several days last and this week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gentleman and children of Chicago returned to their home Sunday after a week's outing at McCollum's lake. Mrs. John Reihansperger of West Chicago is spending a few days as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Reihansperger. Mrs. E. M. Owen returned home from Chicago Monday after spending several days as a guest in the home of her son, Charles, and family Miss Regina Rothermel of Chicago was entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Niesen the latter part to carry firearms about 1350, weighing from 25 to 75 pounds. ̂Mere hand cannon, iron or copper tubes, they were leveled by a forked support, and fired at a touch hole. FOOT soldiers bsgan huge, clumsy guns x S Mere hand cannon, ir leveled by a forked suoj '/Z With the invention of the wheel-lock arquebus, In 1517, jr »e first self-firing gun, the musket, was a quick step. : J Like the first guns, automobile tires, when Goodrich regan to develop them, were crr.de, clumsy affairs, and 4t s a long, !o»2 road of improvement to the symmetrical-- m •ass m GOODRICH UE TIRES Kw: The history the lar.t twenty-two years of The F. Goodrich Rubber Company is pretty much the >ry of pneumatic automobile tire. \ • / JBut whether Goodrich was bringing forth America's $rst clincher tire, or America's first com tire-- -. Goodrich built tires to but one end--SERVICE VALUE JD the user--the worth of the tire to the motorist on his and on the road in comfort, economy, dependability id durability, and mileage, • / That is why the tire user to-day gets the utmost SER­ VICE VALUE in GOODRICH SILVERTOWN CORDS, BLACK SAFETY TREADS. Demand SERVICE VALUE TIRES, ' iTHE B. F. GOODRICH RUBBER "CSbWA'M Chicago Branch: 1925 Michigan Ave., Chicago, HI. ON SALE AT STILLING-S GARAGE v- '!> • li car because of: how it lodke, how it rubt, II doet, the way it performs and its It ia handwnmw, roomy, comfortable, efast and frugal with'fuel and tirta It has cantilever rear springs, 106 task electric Auto-Lite staztbg |un & vacuum fuel system and roar Performance Service and Pricp Vv *> ^ 4 J -J* OVERTON & COWEN West McHenry, • '*• <» >tr r of last and the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Frisby and two children motored out from Chicago and spent Sunday as guests of the former's mother, Mrs. John Frisby. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh, Misses Ellen Doherty and Mary Burke at­ tended the funeral of a friend at Crys- . \ r:*?? tal Lake on Sunday and also the burial at Huntley. Miss Bertha Wolff is enjoying a week's vacation from her duties at the local exchange of the Chicago Tel­ ephone company, which she is spend­ ing with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. Emil Schloesser, daughter** • • ; , % *> ' , " * . - " < • Bertha and Martha, and son, EmU, motored out from Chicago Sunday * morning and passed the day as guests in the home of Mrs. A. Wolff. Mrs. Fred Justen passed Wedne4^~';: day in the windy city. A. M. Brown was a Chicago visiter last Saturday and Sunday. ;v .:; •• M. ̂ - • > . M * r . } » - h.t%c VA , •