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M < * <V £ 'I • ' I * f * -'•'V IN OUR BUST VILLAGE AND GOERS OF A U Seen By Plaindealer Reporters wd %V Banned Into Ov 0«ce By Our ^ Mends -;'~ Jf . J. C. Bickler passed Tuesday In the iV ; c%. , .• , |mV. John Stoffel drove to Waukegatt slid $?•&„ the Great Lakes last Sunday. fj.sk Miss Gertrude Weber boarded the >' Chirago train last Friday morning, fir , Miss Elsie Wolff spent Sunday as *t% the guest of relatives at Algonquin. :T|| ^ Peter J. Freund of Woodstock spent 1y£ ,' Sunday as the guest of relatives here. Dr. D. G. Wells was a business vis­ itor in the metropolitan city Monday. Miss Gladys Mason was among the Chicago passengers Monday morn­ ing. • Mrs. Ella Hanly wait to Elgin Mon­ day evening for a few days' visit with relatives. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago passed the week end as the guest of home folks. ~ ; H. E. Buch transacted niatters of a business nature in the metropolitan city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Sutton of Oak Park spent Sunday as the guests of relatives here. Dr. C. H. Fegers, Albert Frett and Louis Adams were Chicago uisitors last Thursday. Fred Adams passed a couple of days last week at Elgin, where he difl some electrical work, , % ' Mr?. Wm. Kelly passed several days last week as the* guest of friends at Hammond, Ind. F. O. Gans was out from Chicago for an ever Sunday visit with his wife And family here. Miss Mabelle Wheeler wis among those to board the Chieago train last Friday morning. / F. A. Bohlander attended to matters of a business nature In the metropoli­ tan city Tuesday. Clinton Martin spent the latter part of last week as the guest of Chicago relatives. Miss Mary Burke is spending the week as the guest of relatives in the metropolitan city. Geo. Stock left Wednesday morn­ ing for Cushing, Okla., where be will secure employment. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Goodell were among those to board the Chicago train Wednesday morning. Fred Mattijews ; of /I^ak# Geneva, Wis., spent Wednesday of last week as the guest of friends here. Prof. A. E. Nye came out from Chi­ cago Saturday, afternoon to spend Sun­ day with his wife and family here. John Nye of Kansas City, Mo*, passed Friday and Saturday of last week as the guest of relatives here. Misses Martha and Irene May of -Woodstock spent Sunday as guests in the home of their parents here. Miss Margaret McDonald of High­ land Park is spending two weeks as the guest of friends in this village. Mrs. Harry Alexander spent the latter part of last and the first of this week as the guest of relatives at El­ gin. „ N. ... Miss Gwendolyn Watkihs of Chi­ cago is spending the week as a guest in the home* of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Martin-*.;' i . , . . Mr. and Mrs. George,, Walter of La- Grange spent several days last week afcvguests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson. „ Ed. and John Harrington of Chica­ go passed seyeral day& thjsand lfiefc Week as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sutton. Miss Marguerite .Loom is of South Rend, Ind., passed several days last % „4. ~ WWIV »» O *« vmv v* MA*; and Mrs. Jas. T. Perkins. Mrs. Wm. Burke, Miss Ellen Doher- ty and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh mo­ tored to Round Lake last Sunday, where they called on friends. Mrs. Frank Heckman and sons, David and Martin, of Fairbury, HI., are spending several weeks at the Kelter cottage at Lake Defiance. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rasmusaen of Chicago are spending the week as guests in the home of the latter'3 par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward. Mrs. Wm. Riggs nd Mrs. Lewis and son of Salem, Wis., were Sunday guests in the home of the former's parants, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tescir. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Meyers, and children of West Chicago were week end guests in the home of the for- •roer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers. Mesdames Frank Thurlwellr̂ Cbas. P. Wright and E. H. Winfield and son, Slfi'Ovd, n£f6 uitereaied visitors at the Great Lakes Naval Training sta­ tion last Sunday. Miss Agnes Sutton, assistant super­ intendent at the University hospital, Chicago, passed the latter part of last week as a guest in the home of Mar, and MR. Ed. Sutton. C. W. Stenger, daughter, Margaret, ^nd sons, Richard and George, mo- ill ttored to Chicago last Sunday morning, > \ where they visited the White City that y'jj afternoon, taking in the Barnum & w '5 Ba|l<y circus, which «dtfMted tkm for three dfeys. PUJh o 5. i w ? • CN - r - ' # . . WOMAN ADVISOR EMPLOYED By McHenry County Heme Improve- ment Assn. For County Work The McHenry County Home Im­ provement association, which now has nearly three hundred members, has employed Miss Eva Blair as a woman advisor for the county. Miss Blair is well qualified for that work and comes highly recommended as a dem­ onstrator. Her office will be in the oourt house in Woodstock and when she is not out in the country demon- starting, any woman in the county may consult her on any household problem, free of charge. Office days will be announced later. Any member of the association may attend any demonstration in the county whether it be in her own town­ ship or not.. The pledges on the mem­ bership cards may now be hapded to the township director or sent direct to the secretary, Mrs. Fred McCon- nell of Woodstock. This organization has been made by the state in 'the hopes of helping the housewife in her many problems that arise under war conditions, espe­ cially in the conservation of food and the use of substitutes. The associa­ tion hopes to greatly increase its membership very soon that more peo­ ple may receive the benefit of this war measure. ^ Mrs. Will Hoy of Huntley has been elected treasurer of the organization to take the place of Miss Minnie Car- mack of Harvard, who is unable to fill the position. Assist In Bounding Slackers Mayor E. G. Chalmberlin and Alder­ man John R. Knox were in Chicago last week, where they were called to assist in the work of rounding up slackers. The mayor nut in one day, while the latter assisted with the work fcrtr a longer period. Chicago means to get every slacker that enters that city and the way that they were rounded up last week looks as if? they mean business. In other villages and towns the work is also being carried out on a most extensive as well as thoro scale and young men of the draft age who have registered and have their registration as well as classification cards should be sure to carry them at all time. It may be the Queans of saving them some trouble and annoyance. We are told that investigators are being sent out every day and a thoro search of McHenry, and this ^ptire locality is sure to be made. Ttfjare will be no let-up until every slacker in the country has been rounded up. Train Service Delayed Alf of the northbound passenger trains were held up at this station from thirty minutes to three hours last Saturday afternoon on account of the spreading of rails a short distance north of here. The accident occurred while tiie gravel train was passing over them. Needless to say that the passengers became exceedingly rest­ less before the damage was repaired and the trains were once mere allowed to proceed on their way. However, the old saying that there is never a loss without some gain again proved true on this occasion, as the Borden milk bottling plant here did a rush­ ing business in the sale of milk at 5 cents per glass. In fact, they sold out long before the damage to the track had been repaired. Celebrate Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Frisby of Austin celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary recently. Guests were invited for dinner at nine o'clock and all enjoyed the evening. Beautiful gifts were given them to serve as me­ mentos of the occasion. The guests wished them m#nw *»cre yesrs of wedded lutppmes* and that they might also help to celebrate their golden anniversary. Mr. Frisby is a son of Mrs.. Anna Frisby of this vil­ lage. Wounded In England We regret to announce that Mr: and Mrs. H. M. Stephenson of Ringwood have received news that their son, Harry, has been wounded and is now in a hospital in England. With the excellent care given the soldiers "over there" we feel assured of his speedy recovery., A Beach Party Miss tola Boyle entertained a party of young people, numbering fifteen, on the, beach near her home at McCollum's lake on Wednesday evening of last week. A beautiful evening for plenty of out door games favored the plans and Miss Boyle gave her friends novel entertainment. Will Drive Cars From New York Mrs. Ed. Schillo and Miss Eva Stilling left for New York last week Thursday, where they will join Eld. Schillo and R. McCoy. They will motor back in two Mercer cars from the factory, Mr. Schillo drying; one and Miss Stilling the other.'" »* -- i - ' . m i Card Party 'Mrs. F. J. Ward entertained the members of the Altar and Rosary so­ ciety on Tuesday evening. Eighteen were present to enjoy progressive euchre. All present enjoyed the hos­ pitality of their jolly hostess. «finr EKIAJKE Mm AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Assortment of News Items In Cnodenssd Vorm For Busy People Labor dajt will again be celebraibed at Lake Geneva, Wis., this year. Lieut. William C. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson of Crys­ tal Lake, was killed in action at Chateau Thierry on June 7. According to County Advisor A- J. Gafke, nearly 12,000 acres have'been planted to wheat in McHenry county this year, this being about double that planted last year. According to reports from Rock- ford, the last contingent of 207 boys, who left the county on June 27, fur­ nished the very best material of any which has been sent to Camp Grant thus far. Five women cow testers have re­ cently been appointed by dairy agents of the United States department of agriculture, co-operating with the state agricultural colleges and the State Dairymen's associations. Jesse P. Shannon of Lake Geneva, Wis., invented a new fish hook last year which has proven a good seller. Since last October, when the hook was first placed on the market, the in-* ventor has sold 11,045 of them. At the list meeting of the city council of Grayfelake it was voted to purchase a community flag and, ac­ cordingly, the mayor made a trip to Chkajvo to place an order for same, which will soon fly freln th^t city's flag staff. Mriv Sarah Brahy of Woodstock, a widow and the mother of six boys, has given five of these to the service of Uncle Sam. The sixth, who is too young to enter the arm£ or navy, is at home, helping the mothttr tt> fight her lifers battles. The Elgin & Belvidere electric rail­ road, which operates into Rockford, carried mpre than 3,000 passengers on July 4. This is more than a thousand in excess of the nutnber carried over the same roau on our nation's birth­ day a year ago. According to the ^dftdstocfc Amer­ ican, two prominent Hebron residents created a scene in that village 011 a recent Sunday by engaging in a fist fight. Both are members of the vil­ lage council and it is said that the trouble started at a meeting of that body. ^ Frank C. Pundt has1 given. up his position as assistant cashier at the First National bank at Dundee to ac­ cept a position as cashier at the State bank at Barrington.' He is succeeded in the Dundee bank by William Graen- ng, until recently assistant postmas- er at that place. TheLold Marengo jail, which is built of stone, and has not been used in years, is being razed and the stone will be crushed and put to use in the construction of a new piece of road out of that city. An order for twen­ ty-five carloads of washed gravel has also been placed and which will be used on the roadbed. The woodwork of the new bridge hat is being constructed over the Fox river at Djundee caught fire early last Saturday morning, causing consider­ able damage to the structure before the blaze was extinguished. The fire was discovered by a police ^officer shortly after three o'clock that morn­ ing. Congressman I. C. Copley of this district filed h&i petition at Spring­ field last Saturday and is out for re- nomination at the Republican primary to be held in September. Titus far the colonel is alone in the field, altho it has been rumored that. >10 will V10 MATRON NIGHT At McHENRY 8. S. Entertains Other Chapters Last Saturday Evening Guest night was celebrated by the McHenry chapter, O. E. S., at Ma­ sonic hall here Saturday evening, twenty-five chapters being repre­ sented at the local chapter rooms. Officers and their escorts were en­ tertained at a six o'clock dinner at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Page. One hundred and thirty mem­ bers joined them later in the even­ ing at Masonic hall, where two new members w$?e initiated into the chap ter. - • M,"' • Mra. C. L. PUge wa& matron of ceremony and Mrs. Catherine Camp­ bell presided as worthy matron and the work was carried out to perfection. Beautiful gifts were bestowed upon the presiding officers. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. The event will go down on the minutes as one of elegance and mirth and the manner in which the affair was conducted reflects much credit upon the members of the local chapter. Robert Freund Passed Away. Robert George Freund, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Freund, passed, away at the tender age of one year and seven months at the family home in Woodstock on Monday, July 8. The body was, brought here on Thursday last and interred in St. Mary's cemetery. Those who ac­ companied the funeral by auto here, besides the immediate relatives, were Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Barker, Mrs. Albert Freund, Mr. and Mrs. David Rosen crans, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaulke, Arthur Freund and Volney Brown of Woodstock; Mrs. Geo. Keller of Elgin and Mrs. Clarence Stokes of Windsor, Canada. The parents, who formerly resided here, have the sympathy of McHenry residents. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Freund wish to thank the local K. of C. council and Riverview camp, R. N. A., for their lovely floral offerings and their kind assistance rendered in their hour of sorrow. Escapes Serious Injuries An accident, which might have re­ sulted more seriously, occurred on the road east of this village near the home of Mrs. Kathryn Kennebeck on Sunday morning. Mrs. Mary Fer­ guson and Miss Lola Boyle, who re­ side just west of town, were enroute to Round Lake to spend the day with the latter's aunt, Mrs. Nellie Rene- han. They were driving double on a carriage when an approaching car struck a freshly graveled stretch of road, the car swerving and colliding with the team and carriage. Both occupants were thrown out. Luck­ ily the whiffletree broke, which re­ leased Mrs. Ferguson, she - being thrown forward from the' carriage. Both escaped miraculously, suffering only minor injuries. The accident was entirely unavoidable. The two young men who were occupying the car acted the part of gentlemen, and were exonerated from all blame} Ringwood Wins Honors ® . Members of the corn and canning clubs attended the demonstration and field meet at Woodstock Tuesday. The Ringwood team, consisting of Misses Mary Smith, Bernice Smith and Ber- nice Harrison, won over the McHenry team by one-half point on Friday and these same girls won over Woodstock Tuesday and will be sent to Sjpring- field to contest for state honors. Their leader, Mrs. Nellie Dodge, will ac­ company them. Misses Elsie Vycital, Greeta Chamberlin and Margaret PROVB VERY EFFICIENT FIRST TEST Cornwell comprised the McHenry opposed.by Mayor James JB. HarleyIteam which competed with the Ring- of Aurora. Cyrus Mead, ah old resident of Hebron, recalls a year when there was visit of frost in every month. It was in 1859. On May 28 of that year a heavy frost killed all the corn that was up and again on the night of July 3 another frost appeared, forming ice on the water of sufficient strength to hold a person. Overcoats were worn on July 4 and the day was breaker in respect to cold. - , Writes Patriotic Song, -"-is Alice Laura Leisner of Terra Cotta is the composer of one of the very latest patriotic songs and has had same put to music and published. The song is entitled "U. S. Is With You," and copies of same have been placed on sale at N. A. Huemann's, West McHenry. The composer is a true patriot and the money obtained thru the sale of the song will be 'ucd over to the American Red Cross society. Those versed in music k&y that the song is one of the pret­ tiest heard in a long time and is sure to meet with a ready sale. Thanks ' " - ^ manner of ex-I take this public pressing my thanks in appreciation for, the splendid turnout last Friday afternoon. I also ' wish to extend special thanks to the ladies who as­ sisted me during the afternoon and to Mesdames Wm. McCannon and Henry Stephenson for donations of cake. Mrs. John Niesen. wood girls on last Friday. The Ring- wood team is to be congratulated on its success in winning out in every phase at canning demonstrating^ at Woodstock Tuesday. . ' |>i ?. !' Move to W< Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holtz, who have made their home in this village dur­ ing the past several years, Amoved their household effects over to the county seat this week, where they will make their future home. Mr. Holtz has been employed at the coun­ ty seat for some time past, but not until recently was able to secure ac­ ceptable living quarters in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Holtz leave many friends in McHenry, who are sorry, |o see than leave. " Passenger Boat "Alice" -J?:•* The passenger boat "Alice," the finest boat afloat, is again in com­ mission and is making daily trips be­ tween McHenry, the chain of lakes and Wilmot, Wis., taking in the world famous lotus beds. Boat may be chartered at any time at reasonable rates. Wm. Koeppe, captain Henry, HI. Phone 75-R. Red Cross Benefit An ice cream social for the benefit of the Red Cross will be given on the lawn at the home of Mrs. James Re- vor on Friday, July 26, from 3:00 un­ til 7:30. The benefit will be given complimentary by Mrs. John Fay and Mrs. Jas. Revor. Further notice will be given in these columns next week. ^ H. Fegers Gives Lecture fi Boys on First Aid This Evening at School Auditorium' The Boy Scouts held their regular meeting at the school auditorium on Saturday evening last. Scout Master Prof. A. E. Nye and his assistant, Arthur D. Hunter, have charge of the organization and are making rapid progress with the work. The tender foot test was given on Saturday, which was conducted by a court of honor, consisting of Dr. C. H. Fegers, T. J. Walsh and Richard B. Walsh. The examination was given under the following heads: First, a knowledge of the scout laws, motto, sign, salute and significance of the badge. Second, the composition and history of the national flag and the customary forms of respect due to it. Third, tying the following knots: Square or reef sheet bend, bow line, fisherman's, sheep shank, halter, clove hitch, timber hitch and two half hitches. The enrollment now numbers twen­ ty-five, ranging in age from twelve to sixteen years. Many of the boys have ordered suits and expect them in a few days. The boys and their lead-* ers are taking a great interest in the work of training for noble citizenship and the future aims of our American born. This evening Dr. C. H. Fegers will lecture to the boys on first aid and the care of the body. It is expected that every member will be present. Parents of these boys owe a debt of gratitude to these exemplary in­ structors, who are devoting their time and energy in. promoting the work of the organization. Farewell Surprise Party Riverview Camp, R N. A., gave a farewell surprise party at Weber's hall last Friday evening, July 12, in honor of Neighbor Holtz, who moved to Woodstock yesterday. Lured to the hall by a fake message, she found twenty of "her girls" waiting to re­ ceive here, and she readily joined in and contributed her share to the fun. A short drill practice was followed by a few dances, and Neighbors' Roth- ermel and Bohr then presented her with the $5.00 gold piece as an appre­ ciative token for faithful service ren­ dered in the past three years or more when she officiated as musician and drill captain, and the general opinion seemed to be that she would be missed in that capacity. Mrs. John Niesen, tho not present, sent a box" of candy with best wishes and after serving ice cfeam and cake the party broke up, wishing Mrs. Holts all kinds of luck in her new home. However, Wood­ stock is not so far away and Mrs. Holts is quite capable of surprising the bunch some meeting night and she will always have pleasant recollec­ tions of her association with River­ view camp. ' ' 25,000 Nurses Wanta* The government is calling for 25,000 student nurses for training in hospitals. Thousands of graduate nurses have been taken from the hos­ pitals in America for service in mil­ itary and naval hospitals, thus de­ pleting the supply of nurses needed at home. It is necessary to imme­ diately enroll young women in the U. S. student nurse reserve. Their ages will range from nineteen to thirty- five. Registration cards will be con­ sulted and all those who wish to en­ roll may do so by calling at the vil­ lage hall on any Friday afternoon from How until further notice. Entertain For Red Cross The following ladies have enter­ tained in the series of Red Cross luncheons given to procure autographs for the Red Cross quilt: Mrs. Ben Stilling, Mrs. J. C. Holly, Miss Nancy Frisby, Mrs. Geo. Bohr, Mrs. F. A. Cooley, Mrs. Ed. Knox, Mrs. John M. Phalin, Mrs. John Relihan, Mrs. W. D. Wentworth and Mrs N. J. Justen. Entertained Miller Faatily Mrs. Gertrude Miller entertained four generations of the Miller family last Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Kealin and Mr. Mid Mrs. John Brown of Tulsa, Okla., who are here for a few weeks' visit with relatives The event was greatly enjoyed by the Miller family and proved a delightful reunion. Open Summer Homes The family of Joseph Haas has opened its cottage on Pistakee bay for the SUIuIBcIV Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Stringwr Chi­ cago are now at their cottage on Pis­ takee bay. They were joined by the latter's sister, Mrs. Breyer, and their son and daughter, Russell and Mar- jorie. Entertained In Watch City file Sewing Circle of Riverview camp, R. N. A., spent last Thursday in Elgin. The party was made up of ten ladies and they were guests of Mrs. B. Driscoll ^hile in that city. They spent the afternoon sight sep-^|ay was in honor, of the ing and also took in the aî nHes. Aimnal Appropriation for | the Cnrrent Fiscal Year Be it ordained, by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of McHenry, in the County ©f McHenry and State of Illinois: ^ Section 1. That it is deemed nec­ essary in order to defray all neces­ sary expense and liability of said vil­ lage for the current and fiscal year that there be and there hereby is ap propriated to be provided for by the general tax levy and other revenues for the current'fiscal year the aggre­ gate sum of ten thousand five hundred dollars ($10,500.00); that the object and purpose for which said appropri­ ation is made and the amounts here­ by appropriated for the same are as follows, to-wit: . \ For salaries 2500,00 For sidewalks 4 i • 1300.00 For streets and affleg&f 2400.00 For water works...... 300.00 For public property fond 500.00 For contingent fund... S500.00 Section 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to law. ? R. G. Chamberlin, « i Pros, of tile Board of Trustees. Attest: Wm. G. Schreiner,.. - v Village Clerk. Approved July 1, 1918. - * Passed July 1, 1918. Published July 18, 1918. 4 1! ; > Proceeds Were $24.00 The ice cream social .at Mrs. John Niepen's cafe on last Friday was a decided success and a check for $24 was presented to the local branch of the American Red Cross by Mrs. Nie­ sen. The affair, which took place from two to five, was prettily ar­ ranged. The dining room, overlook­ ing the river, was set with tables spread with white linen. The colors red, white and blue predominated and a service flag with two stars, repre­ senting her sons, William and Harry, was prominent among the colors. Beautiful bouquets of sweet peas formed the center piece for each table. A victrola furnished music for the occasion. Two little girls, Misses Marie Niesen and Clara Barbian, dressed as Red Cross nurses, flitted here and there, alert to every little detail of the serving. It was a merry and profitable two hours spent. Ev erything served was furnished gratis by Mrs. Niesen. Two beautiful cakes, donated by two members of the Ring- wood branch, were sold and amount added to the proceeds. The affair is appreciated by the local executives. War Causes Change Village Clerk Wm. G. Schreiner said good-bye xto his job at the Jos. W. Freund clothing store on the West Side at the close of business last Saturday night, after a continuous service of nearly fourteen years. War conditions have made it neces­ sary for Mr. Freund to cut down on expenses and, while he is very sorry that conditions have necessitated the step taken, he hopes that times will soon change for the better, when he may again be able to give employ­ ment to the young man who has served him so faithfully during all these years. Mr. Schreiner, will make a trip over to the county seat, where he hopes to land suitable em ploy ment. ^ V1 Mrs. Armstrong Hostess Mm. Jas. Armstrong, who is now occupying her summer home at Em­ erald Park, gave a "weenie" roast cm Thursday evening of last week in compliment to her niece, Miss Ethel Griffin of Chicago. Guests included Mrs. Glenn Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sutton. Misses Anna Frlshy and Mi! dred Welch of McHenry, Miss Mabel Powers or Elgin and Ed. Harrington of Chicago, who is s guest iu ths E. Sutton home. New Drinking Fountains The new public drinking fountains about town are n&w installed and are filling a long-felt want. The foun­ tains have been placed as follows: One in the business section of the West Side near the M. B. Smith bar­ ber shop and pool hall, one in Center- ville at the Central opera house cor­ ner, one on Water street in old town near Adams Bros.' meat market and grocery and the fourth on the south­ west corner o£ .the public party* •- ^ Appointed Lieutenant ^ In a letter to the Frisby family in AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDKA REPORTERS DURING WEEK What Pwftle Are Doiag I* fills lage and the Immediate Vlrinity-- Other Short Paragraphs John P. Schreiner returned to Ms duties at the F. A. Bohiandet store test Monday morning after enjoying a two weeks' vacation. According to rumors about town,, the boys of Co. G of Woedstodk, which includes a few McHenryites, are now in actual service at the front. Miss Annabetle Heimer, who is ett*|||f ployed at the F. A. Bohlander storey begins a two weeks" vacation from her duties this (Thursday) meritiug. The main road beds thtf&gRfc the vil*>t- lage will stand for a whole lot mors " ^ improvement. We trust that the, V" work is not finished for the year. \', Whenever you are ready-to buy a 50 pound tin pail of A No. 1 lard, in- - st quire at Adams Bros.', the Wales street market house. Theft* prices ̂ are certainly right; 1?^ Mrs. Chas. L. Page will entertaift; the Social Wheel on Thursday after- noon o f nex t week , Ju ly 26 . Mm* ru­ bers are kindly asked to remember thst ? v date and be present. L. F. Newman has quit his position X at the Oliver typewriter factory Woodstock and has gone to Kenosha* ^ Wis., where he has entered an anir i munition-making factory. George Stock has given up his po- ̂ sition at the Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock, where he has been em- J ployed for some time past, mid ex* pects to leave soon for the oil field in v T; the vicinity of Cushing, Okla. Dr. F. J. Aicher, the dentist, leaves today on his annual va­ cation and will be away for about twi weeks, during which time his offic* here will be closed. He expects to pass most of the time with his mother at Washburn, HI. , The members of the Ladies' Aid- so* ciety spent an enjoyable day at th«: home of Mrs. Raymond £Mby on Wed-x nesday of last week. finst , ' ing will be at the J. F. ' i on Wednesday, July 24. Umbers am# < ' friends are invited to attend. : Chas. G. and Peter W. Frett of this place appeared at the Photodrome, a; moving picture show house, at Rich­ mond last Saturday evening. have fine voices and their made a distinct hit with the audience thathad gathered to heft* them. Mrs. Anna Zens of this village nh C . ceived word from her son, fi t Zens, on Monday of this week, her of his safe arrival overseas. left Waukegan with a Lake contingent a few months ago and re- | ceived his early training at Camp | Grant. • Mrs. Harvey Baron has returned t»;| her home here from St Anthony's this village P. J. Dorr announces that he has received the commission of lieutenant and was sent from Memphis, Tenn., to Dallas, Texas. Mc­ Henry residents are proud of his ap­ pointment and the family will be pleased to convey the congratulations, of his many friends in this vi"age and community. 4 Picnic at Emerald Park Thirty girls, who are member# of St. Agnes sodality of St. Mary's church, spent a pleasant day picnic- ing at Sunnyside camp, Emerald Park, on Thursday of last week. The sis­ ters in charge of St. Mary's parochial school accompanied the children. The luceeasfUl school ymx. hospital in Chicago, where she re­ cently underwent a successful opera­ tion. Mrs. Baron is making a very satisfactory recovery from th3 effodbr of the operation, which her friends will' be pleased to know. I Two autos from Fox Lake, carryfcNK" young people who were out to tise the Willis Inn, a popular resort there, passed thru the Monday afternoon. They made presence known by shouts and si as they passed from one end of* 1 to the other. It was a gay par|||| say the least. A bad leak was discovered m tho water mains near the Boone bridge on Friday of last week. work of digging down to the was started at once and, altho man Inhntwi rmr»«»a*inply alt <k^| urday, the mains were not reach#!'Iqr night On account of the rs|||,t«ijf Monday and Tuesday the work been delayed, but it is hoped that the| damage will soon be repaired. Walter, Frank and Charles who were born and grew up village, are now serving Uncle Walter and Charles have al| crossed the waters, while Frank^l yi is married and has a wife reapp^^ over at the county seat, is no# ti; training at Camp Grant The par­ ents of the three beys are both Hie family resided Hi this many years. According to some of the of this locality, the tame hagr < yesr does not come up to and in some localities it is said : the poorest in years. The com unless we have waiansv,- nights, will not be as tax|p looked for a few weeks ago. the small'grain crop is a and is causing much rejoida|r the farmers generally. Nick Justen, until ployed at his brother's river bridge, has of the Bowman Dairy < company's plant at * Oeffimg, another Justen place, who hi# also J fected by a itecent that men of draft if# some useful ot Kenosha, Wis., where a factory making ammunitions