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If you will tafce the ^ trouble to inspect our beautiful line off X Furniture and Rugs we know you will pronounce it the finest ever. When you see it, with the very low prices we are making, you will know we are making a great effort to help you over the high price wave 'that is sweeping over the county. If you have jnot bought furniture here come and let us show lyou why you should do so now. All.items of ! household furniture in a great variety of values JKCHENRY, ILLINOIS That is what this community has applied jk> this store and we have stood the test. The reason kiv. { we have been able to bear this test is, we have )| applied the same test to all the lines of goods KLjL.** v we handle. Vi*: ' . v OUr Dry Goods, Shoes, fiats, 'if-x, .*,> -v'yfef %ms- and even Notions each constitute 'a line of time tried and tested Merchandise. In short, we handle nothing that we can not conscientiously recommend on its i*4' ppyt: • ^ , - i molts.. • ' ' PDeP»» TRADE AT THF TIME TRIED STORE a i U f f M Repair your Stoves and Furnaces, instead fij* of buying new ones. • ;* * rff The Fuel Administration urges you to : '̂:;-«ave fuel.' k;i The Warludtistries Board insists that you save iron. *. s!| The Liberty Loan, War Savings Stamps, , • and income tax forces you to save money. 1 . : The Department of Labor insists that all ^bor be employed to win the war. I A saving of fuel, or iron, or money and labor can be accomplished by 1 your stove or furnace rather than Hew one. Make your repairs now. ?•*•?«, 'f John ycital McHenry Boy Lays On Battle From 10:00 In the Morning 6:00 In the Evening From Pvt. Robert N. Brown The following letter, in which Pvt. Robert N. Brown relates serious and amusing incidents, will be read with interest by friends of his sister, Mrs. Edward Hanswirth, who resides on Center street, in this village: France, Aug. 29, 1918. Dear Folks--Have a couple of little minutes to spare so thought I'd better use 'em up in* writing to you, 'cause it's hard telling when a feller is going to have time again. I'm feeling great. As well as I have ever felt in my life I guess and I see no reason why I shouldn't stay that way. Things haven't beensd rushing lately and Hodge and I have had an opportunity of getting* out to look things over. Among other things which we discovered was a Fjaench woman who runs a joint up the river who sure can cook chicken to a Queen's taste. We had some roast chicken thdt just melted in a feller's mouth and you can well imagine just,.what I did to that chicken We are going back there tonight* unless something unforeseen happens. A section of the Wisconsin Military band hit here yesterday and gave us a little band music and last night they played pver at the chateau. Old Cha­ teau du Grand Blottereau sure came to life last night and it was quite a sight to see the old building all lighted up, the orchestra playing some good old Yankee airs and the dancers gliding past the big French windows. The French people just gaze in wonder at these times of our and are as sur­ prised at our recreation as they are and will be at our fighting. They al­ ways crowd out to see our ball games, altho I guess they do not understand them at all. I was playing with a little French kid the other night named Edgar Newew and, believe me, the little kid was clever. He' is just about Junior's age and you ought to see him throw and catch a baseball. We have a big game with Base 38 Sunday and we simply have to wallop 'em to keep our reputation. , Hodge and I were Qutp&e&uting around the other night and we landed in a joint over in Old Doulon. We soon found that we were in with a crowd of French and Algierians and we knew it was no place for us. There was one great big brute over there with medals galore. We presented him with some cigarettes and some chewing gum <the first gum he had ever tasted and it was sure comical to see the expression on his face. We couldn't talk to him except in broken French and we had to go thru quite a few contortions to make him under­ stand that he was to chew it and not swallow it) and he became quite friendly. Presented a rose to Hodge and explained, mostly with gestures, how he had cut the • throats of six j Germans. Quite a playmate, eh ? When we were with him, however, I would dare anybody to start some­ thing with us. He was mighty strong for us when we parted. Here are a couple of rather amusing incidents that happened up the line? On a certain stretch of battle front the Americans were located in awoods and as things were rather quiet one young chap sat shaving himself, his trench mirror tacked on a tree with his knife. An officer approached and as it was rather unusual for the men to attempt to look dressy in any way while in action, he inquired as to the reason for all of the fussing. "I was just tiying to make myself presentable so that nothing would be said when I take my prisoners up to the head­ quarters," replied the private. "But where are the prisoners," inquired the astonished officer, "Why, I'm going out to get 'em as soon as I finish shaving." And he made good by go­ ing out and getting three prisoners, which he marched up to headquarters as he had promised. > There is another one told of a Jew who insisted on going over an<f "get­ ting" a machine gun squad who had located them and were causing trouble by their continuous peppering. The sergeant refused to bother with 'em, but the Jew insisted and finally said, "I'm going, I'm going." And he went over and brought back four Germans and the machine gun. Well, folks, really must stop. Please keep all of the folks informed as to the news 'cause I only have time to write an occasional letter to them. Write to me often. I haven't heard for two weeks. Oh, yes. Please send me the words to that Bert Williams record, "No Place Like Home," and if you can get hold of any other pop­ ular songs why just enclose one in your letter. Lots of love to all. Pvt. Robert N. Brown, t U. S. A. Base H >spital, No. 11, American E. F., A. P. 0. 767. From Everett Howe Excerpts from letters received by Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Peterson of this place from Everett Howe, an orphan, who lived with them before entering the service, in which he relates news of being wounded. The Peterson fam­ ily, besides having several near rela­ tives in service whom they remember, take a friendly interest in this boy and also Embarkation Hospital, Camp Stuart, Va., Sept. 10, 1918. the good old U. S. A. My right arm ferred to another hospital in a Write soon and write often and giva me all the news. Everett. The following letter was written by m nurse in the U. S. General hospital: U. S. Gen. Hospital, No. 3, Ward 8. , Rahway, N. J., Sept. 17, 1918. Dear Mr. Peterson--I have returned to the states and am at the U. S. Gen­ eral hospital. Will you write me and tell how the boys are. I have been wounded in my right arm and am in bed, but feeling fine. Everett. . Rahway, N. J., Sept. 25. My Friend--I will drop you a few lines to let you know that I received your letter and was glad to get it and more so to get the picture of the family and the one of you and Pernet in the wheat, which is sure fine. I did not receive any letters from you while I was in France. You ask me to tell you about my hand. It is not gone as you thought, altho my arm was pretty badly shot and is very sore, bul; nevertheless it will come out all rigiht hope. I 'have gone thru a lot and suffered a lot at the bloody hands of the Huns and I just wqfcsh to get bac|; there and kill all of them I can. What looked best to me in your letter was that my room upstairs is still waiting for me and I hope I can soon come and use it. Let's hope, Peter, that you never have to go and fight. Thanks for tfie papers you sent me. I enjoyed read­ ing them. You asked if I needed any­ thing. Yes, I would like a sweater. It's cold and uncomfortable up here. I remain as always, Everett. From Corp. Thos. E. MnMoon The following interesting letter ap­ peared in "The Owl," published at Whiting, Ind., and the writer, who was severely wounded in France, is a nephew of M. J. and Jack Walsh of this village and, like his "Uncle Jack," shows unusual. bravery. He enlisted at a Chicago recruiting office on May 5, 1917. The letter follows: July 24, 1918. Dear Mother and All--Received Ag­ nes' letter^ of June 26 and also Frank's of the same date, and also Edna's let ter of introduction on the 20th of July at 3 p. m. After reading it I never thought I would have a chance to use it, but as things turned out the next day I was glad I kept it, so thank Edna when you write her. We fired a heavy barrage on Fritz from 4 a. m. to 6:30 a. m. July 21 and then pulled up closer to the front and galloped into an open field that was being shelled by 210's and went into action. The battery next to us deserted their guns and we .all agreed to stick till they blew us up and blow US Up they did. Only two men in our squad got away without a scratch and we had sent them into a trench to take our place when we got it, but the gUn was out of commish when they got us. I got it in the left shoulder and was pretty lucky, as the fellow right in Hie back of me was killed outright. We sure gave them hell while We lasted, and all the Americans up here are making good and are not the amateurs the Germans say they are There aren't many killed on our side, mostly wounds, and everybody is laughing about it. The Frenchmen up here, think tpie Americans are great and treat us f ne. From the time you get wounded you are surely treated fine. They handle you with silk gloves and the Red Cross sure deserves a lot of credit. I was in the Red Cross hospital in Paris for about twelve hours and was then sent to Bordeaux Base hospital. Not on the western coast of France. We are allowed to mention any town we are in behind the zone of advance. Serid my mail to the same old ad­ dress. I am able to walk around and so far have had only a few dressings, but will be O. K. in good time, so don't worry. Our division sure has done some fighting in the last couple of months and am glad I was in it, and want to see some more of it. Glad everybody at home is in good health and will have to close as I have to be back for roll call in ten minutes. Best regards to all and good luck. Your soft, Corp; Thomas E. Muldoon. Pvt. A. J. Kichardson Writes Father This letter to R. H. Richardson from his son, Alfred, who lost a foot while in active service and who now lies in a French hospital, was received a few days ago. The letter follows: Monday, Aug. 21, 1918. Dear Father--Will write you a few lines to let you know how I'm getting along. Well, I'm still in bed, but getting along fine. The wound doesn't pain me to amount to anything any more. I expect to have-the re-ampu­ tation in a few days, that is they are going to cut it off perfectly straight. Expect it will give me a little net back. Perhaps you would like a few of the particulars of how I was wounded. It happened on the 19th day of July, about ten o'clock in the morning while we were advancing. I had gotten about 500 yards when I was hit by the pieces of a high explosive shell. Well, I laid there until six o'clock that night when I was carried in and was pretty thankful, too. Suppose you are about thru thresh­ ing by this time. How is everything going on at home ? I haven't received any mail since being here, but expect to get some' »(|Qy, lov« to all, Addrea.: ; \ Pvt. A. J. Richardson 07th Co., 6th Reg U. S. Marines, A. E. F., ;:S*4 % •> i; '• m-m if.'"; # jp ^ 1 j, Vi„ ( " »~.r ,/*<*>• •**•*- It is thrifty people with bank accounts wat buy. Liberty Bonds, contribute to W&r Funds, keep the Cduntry sound financially and socially in war time, in •hart help Win .the war. The possession of a bank account gives ^ y ® ^ In independence which is an encourage­ ment of effort just as It is a safeguard s ^ for the future ' *« ' r ̂ b • -J sM - •; m: • h . r . the bank thAt service built 'jr. MM est Jfofei THURSDAY. OCT; 3 " JeweJl Carman ; ̂j ^ • J cbanpagMEi liTR SATURDAY, OCT. 5 Official War Review Picture* Direct From the Front , Alio the 5-Reel Triangle Feature ALMA REUBENS - |N MADAM SPHINX SUNDAY, OCT. 6 Virginia Pearson IN A Daughter of France Stanton, A. E. F., writes of illness to his mother here at home. It reads: Dear Mother--I" have been ill for two days after eating oat meal with canned milk that had been opened long enough to spoil. I didn't know anything for twenty-eight hours and awoke to find my officers at the bed­ side. Lieut. Frabershaw is an exception­ ally nice man and will do anything for us and we in turn would do anything for him. He has been in the army for ten years. I am sending you a little package. With love, Your son, Joseph. TRAGEDY AT LAKE VllJJt Accidentally .Shot by Her Father-in- law While Hunting Mrs. Geo. Labeau was accidentally shot by her father-in-law while hunt­ ing in a row boat on Cedar lake last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Labeau have enjoyed a summer cottage at Cedar lake, Lake Villa, for the past twenty years and last Saturday her father-in-law, Mr. Labeau, planned to spend the day with her at the cottage. About five o'clock they went out on the lake to hunt ducks. Each carried a gun in the row boat, as Mrs. Labeau was a marks­ man herself and enjoyed hunting. A flock of mud hens hove in sight and Mrs. Lebeau took aim and bagged three, then her father-in-law fired at another set of five and rowed up to pull in the game. It was while reaching to pull in a floating mud hen that the oar, which he had put into the boat, struck the trigger of the gui). The full charge was sent with a crash into his daughter-in-law's leg. He succeeded in getting $he victim to Lake Ville and from there she was hurried to McAllister hospital in Waukegan and two hours later died on the operating table. The husband when told of. the trag­ edy over the phone collapsed at the sudden and awful news. Mrs. Labeau was forty-four years of ajge. Husband and father-in-law have the sympathy of the entire community as both are nearly insane from grief. McHENRY, ILLINOIS Joseph Scheid, whose H, 162nd Inf., Winchester • ; ; , -v; * * \ * V s - . . ' v - . The new sorghum plant at Harvard was opened last week and much cane has already been taken in, while the is receiving inquiries from all far as twenty miles away*. 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