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Graham of ?>i! ." Kound Lake were visitors in town last i v^jISaturday.. " ^V':' Gerald Carey passed Wednesday M c "%„*he guest of friends in the njetropoli- 'tjjtan city. £ Miss Maude Granger of Chicago **'V$j|was th^ guest, of her grandmother and •i vi$r~'8ter here Sunday. . ^ Mrs. Harry Alexander of Genoa *"'* " function passed Sunday fts the guest A JUST AND UPRIGHT SOLDIER Vas "Jack" Mitchell, Who Hade the Supreme Sacrifice Over HMHC x)f McHenry relatives. Sam Frazier of Chicago was a week jend guest in the home of Misses Alta ii*'?w'*nd Varina Wentworth. « pji ";f- Miss Myrtle Gans of Chicago1 'spent :- .'Sunday as the guest of home folks ' 'at the Riverside hotel. Mrs. Margaret Kelley of Chicago ^r^passed a daj$y^st week as the guest :y of McHenry relatives. * Peter Wirfs passed the latter part ? of last week as the guest of relatives S yin the metropolitan city. Ed. L. Hayes of Brookings, S. D., * passed a few days this week as the * guest of his family here. / Mrs. Emma Matthews of Woodstock r i passed the first of the week as the :7s guests of McHenry friends: • Mrs. E. E. Bassett pass# last I•• Thursday evening as the guest of 1relatives at the county seat. Miss Elizabeth K. Miller passed the latter part of last week as the gndit of fri«nds at the county seat. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Davis of Chicago were week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Barbian. * *' Miss Norma Claire Schulte of Chicago was a week end guest in the home of Ifr. and Mrs. Simon StofTel. Miss E^,her Stoffei of Chicago was a week end guest in the home of herparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stoffei. r k Delia Heimer pfessed Thursday r,hg last in the home of her sis- Mrs. Karl Bradley, at Ringwood. yiliss Anna Knox of Elgin passed t'je week end as a guest in the hotae ./jf her parents, Mr. apd Mrs. John •Knox. Miss Vera Turner and Geo. Yonke of Solon Mills passed the week end as guests of Misses Alta ^nd Varina Wentworth.* Mr. and Mrs. Walter Carey of Wilmot, Wis., were Sunday guests in the ' hothe of Mr. and Mrs. John Carey in this village. Miss Mayme Barbian passed the week end as a guest in the home of | her sister, Mrs. C. •» G. Burkharts- •meier, in Chicago.- • . Robert and Floyd Thompson, accompanied by Geo. Walters, attended to-business matters at the county * seat last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Carr and Walter Lathrope of Greenwood-were Sunday guests in the home of Mrs. Clara Stattitt. W. J. Donavin anil Chas. J. Reihansperger 'were business visitors in | Chicago and Milwaukee, Wis., last Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walters of La- Grange spent the latter part of last week as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Frett and daughter, Gertrude, of Chicago spent the week end as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs, Peter Frett here. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Homuth and children and Miss Edna Homuth of Barrington were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A., A. Landwer. Nicholas Van Dyke of Humphrey, Neb., passed several days last and •this week as the guest of relatives and friends in and around McHenry. Miss Mabel Powers has returned to her home in Elgin after & couple of weeks' visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sutton at Emerald Park.! Harvey Gardinier arrived in McHenry last Thursday evening after an extended stay in Montana, where he has been following his vocation ~for , some time past. Harvey saw our former townspeople, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Ott, who now reside at Haflowton, Mont., a short time before he left the west and reports them well and prospering. Those from this village who' attended the funeral of Mrs. Edward Brahan at Elgin last Saturday were: Mr. and Mrs- M. J. ^Valsh, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Conway, Mr and Mrs. J. H. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Cl«ary, Mr", and Mrs. Geo. Adams, Mrs. R. I. Overton, John Carey and daughters, AgneS ^nd Florence; Mrs. Katherine Adams, ^daughter, Helena, and son, Fntpcis; Miss Kate McLaughlin aqd Misses Minnie and Genevieve box. In answer to a letter written by the mother of John J. Mitchell the captain of his company has forwarded the following letter, which was handed to us for publication by Mrs. John F. Miller of this village and we are sure that the young man's many friends in and ' around Mchenry will be pleased to read same. Mr. Mitchell, it will be remembered, was a valued employe at the John F. Miller greenhouses here at the time of his entry into the service of his country.. The, letter follows: Headquarters Company, 84th Inf., A. E. F., Joeuf, France,' Jan. IS, 1019. Mrs. Alfred Mitchell, Chassell, Mich. - Dear Madam--Your letter of December 7 has Been received and profoundly regret to confirm the contents of the telegram received from the war department to the effect that Private John J. Mitchell was killed in actjen. Pvt. Mitchell was killed by a high explosive shell while carrying a message under heavy German artillery fire. After investigating the manner in which he was killed, I am certain that death wits instantaneous and that he, therefore, suffered no agony prior to his death. Pvt. Mitchell was killed during an attack which led to the subsequent capture of a German "strong point" which had been a menace to our lines for some time. Pvt. Mitchell had proven himself a just and upright soldier. He served with honor to himself and credit to his country. He was an excellent soldier in every respect, always putting forth his utmost efforts to do his duties in the best manner ih which they could be performed. He was buried a short distance from where he feU. I as well as the officers and men of the company extend our heartfelt sympathy to his relatives and friends, but I must say that the knowledge of and the pride towards the fact that he gave his life for the greatest cause for which it could be given will bai ance the grief which they suffer during {tMr bereavement. Yours very sincerely, B. H. Hensley, .'I'-$Capt. 34th Inf., A. E. F., Commanding Co. F. Also- enclosed map showing that he fell near the village of Jaulny. Accompanying this letter was also one from a comrade of the deceased, also written to Mrs. Mitchell, who resides at Chassell, Mich. It reads: Go.- F., 34th Infantry, A. E. F., December 1, 1918. Dear Madam--As I am a soldier and a comrade of your deceased son, who got killed in action, I take the opportunity of writing you a line. I have soldiered with him in Company F for six months and he was sure a nice boy and I am very sorry for your trouble, because I know hotir every mother feels. But all I have to say is God have mercy on his soul. The evening before he went over the top he gave me 160 francs and told me to send them to you in case anything should happen to him, so it is with grief that I have to do same. I have sent the money thru the Y. M. C. A. and I guess you will receive it O. K. John was a nice boy and all the boys mourn the loss. I will close. T remain. Yours truly, Cook Walter Butkoski. P. S.: I would be glad if you will let me know when you receive the money. ; * WEEKLY EXCWflE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Two Mere Arrive Heae Two more local young men, who have seen overseas service, arrived home since our last issue- They are Walter K. Conway, son of Mr. and Mrs. M- A. Conway, and Nicholas Meyers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers. On account of our unusual run of advertising matter this week we were unable to give a detailed account of these young men's travels, but hope to be able to do so in our next issue.* Frank J us ten, who has been in the south ever since his entry into the army about June 1 of last year, is now at Camp Grant awaiting his discharge. Miss Sue Frett Entertains One of the merriest social functions of the present season took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Frett in the north end of the village last Saturday evening, when their daughter, Miss Sue Frett, entertained a company of twenty-four at a valentine party. The evening was passed at games, music and dancing and concluded with the serving of a tasty luncheon. All present report Miss Sue a most amiable hostess and an unusually pleasant time. EMPLOYED RY FARM JOURNAL Ed. ^ Hayes to Engage In Beginning April ! TWO OLD SETAERS GONE Enterained For Red Crees Miss T.„ J. Walsh entertained in the series for the Red Cross quilt at her home on Elm street one day rc ently. The afternoon was passed in a social manner and six o'-clock a delicious supper was served by the hostess. Those present were Mrs. p. S. How p.rd, >Irs. J. W. Sjnitb Mrs. Chiles Rietesel and Mrs. W. D. Wentworth. Miscellaneous Assortment ef News Items In Condensed Form Par Rosy People < According to the Sentinel, Woodstock ia in Jire need of a community high school. Coral was the ftret town in McHenry county to make her quota in the Armenian relief drive. Nearly four million gallons of water were consumed in the city of Harvard during the month of January. A memorial service for the late Theodore Roosevelt was held at Crystal Lake last Sunday with Judge C. P. Barnes of Woodstock as the principal speaker. Guy Lemmem, former edit»r and publisher of the Hebron Tribune, now conducts an ice cream parlor on the north side in Chicago. The business men of Hebron have asked the Northwestern Railway company to provide that village with better freight and passenger service. The American Steel and Wire Co. of Waukegan paid three million dollars in wages during 1918. This means an average wage per man of $1,500 for the year. Capt. H. H. Pillinger of Algonquin, who has seen overseas service and was given his honorable discharge a short time ago, is thinking of locating in Elgin, where he expects to practice his medical 'profession. Woodstock this year will pay a tax rate of $5.61 per $100 valuation. Last year'8 rate was $5.73. The city's three factories, the Oliver, the Woodstock and Borden's, are among the heaviest taxpayers there. The Commercial club of Woodstock has opened its quarters to returning soldiers of McHenry county. The rooms will be open at all timps, where the boys may congregate for "chats," writing of letters or any other use. Chief Engineer LeBaron of the Woodstock municipal light and power plant has just compiled figures to «>}iow that the plant is a moneymaker, the profits during the past nine jnonths alone being placed at $12,800. David Phelps, aged eighty-six, who resides near Delavan, Wis., went out and plowed up a piece of ground on Jan. 28 of this year. He says the ground plowed up in fine shape. Quite a record for a man of his age as well as the time of year it was made. Edward Wagner, who has been one Of the instructors iii the Bethlehem Lutheran schools at Dundegi during the past fifteen years, has /resigned his position and expects soon to locate at Detroit, Mich., where he expects to enter the music business. Auctioneers Chas. Leonard and Chas. Sullivan of Woodstock have secured a contract to sell ho*ses for the government at the cantonment at Camp Custer, Mich. Their contract provides for a fee of $1.00 each for every horse they sell at public Metioiu x Two more deaths from influenza occurred in the family of Christ Pfeiffer" at Crystal Lake last week, when a daughter and granddaughter were called. Two weeks ago the mother and one daughter were called, this making four deaths in one family within the short period of two weeks. rgean£ Fred J. Knoll, « Dundee boy, has arrived in this country and expects to be home soon. Mr. Knoll is wearing the distinguished service .cross won the day before the armistice came. He w%> fighting below Metz and while out on patrol he met a German patrol, shooting the enemy lieutenant and scattering the rest of them. According to the Harvard Herald, prospects look bright for the building of a Masonic temple in that city this year. Plans for such an undertaking, were first discussed about two years ago, but the war prevented the carrying out of same. However, with conditions fast returning to their normal state, Harvard Masons feel encouraged that the plans will soon come to a reality. The Farmers' New Era Telephone company held its annual election of officers at Hebron last week. The company has exchanges at Hebron, Richmond, Spring Grove and Wilmot, Wis., with a total of about 1200 subscribers. The company owns its own building at Richmond and has also purchased a lot at Hebron, whereon a telephone exchange building will be constructed just as soon as times and conditions warrant such an improvement. The Crystal Lake hifeh school is in possession of a new moving picture machine, which was used for the first time last week. The machine is to be used for entertainment purposes as well as to illustrate phps£4 of the high school work- This give$ the Crystal L^ke school the distinction of being the first and only school in McHenry county to be provided in this manner. Larger schools, such as Elgin and Aurora, hay« been using machine* lbr Ed. L. Hayes, former game warden and later in the insurance and real estate business in this village, and who since the fall of 1917 has been engaged as a poultry expert by the government, during which time he has made his headquarters at Brookings, S. D., was in McHenry a few days this w&k. While here he informed a Plaindealer scribe that he recently accepted a position as poultryman for the Dakota Farmer, a poultry and farm journal published at Aberdeen, S. D., and will also edit the poultry department of the Northwestern Homestead, a farm journal published at St. Paul, Minn. The first named journal circulates thruout the states of North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Wyoming. Mr. Hayes has already asked for his release from the government and expects to receive same in plenty of time to enable him to take up his new work on April 1. He is probably one of the best Ridges of poultry ever turned out of the state of Illinois and his work at Brookings has won for him much favorable comment and has thus resulted in landing him the position that he is about to take up. Mr. Hayes will move his family to Aberdeen, S. D., about May 1, where he wiii make his headquarters and home, and his many friends ih McHenry as well as thruout this and Lake county extend to him jheir heartiest congratulations. Ed. is a capable young man and is full of pep, which combined with his gentlemanly ways are sure to bring him success in the far away West. MICHAEL KELTER CAME IN YEAR 1841 HERE Thrilling Story Will Appear Soon There has been no more dramatic chapter in recent American history than that relating to the taming of the Colorado river, the curbing of the great Yellow Dragon, which for years defied man's efforts to control it and finally threatened to engulf the rich imperial valley of southern California. Ednah Aiken has given this story to the world in "The River," which, while it is fiction, is based upon facts that are more thrilling than the mind of the fiction writer could conceive.. "The River" is a story of strong men, a story of battle, a vivid story of action. At the same time there is interwoven in the plot an appealing love thread. It is a story that will grip your imagination. We have arranged to run this unusual story as a seriaL-in The Plaindealer. Watch for the first installment, which will appear in an early issue. Worker From Japan at Universalist Miss M. Agnes Hathaway, who has for a number of years been associated with the Blackmer Home in Tokyo, Japan, will speak at the Universalist church next Sunday morning, Feb. 16,. at 11:00 o'clock. The Blackmer Home is a unique institution and is the center for Japanese girls who are Christians in the city of Tokyo. Miss Hathaway will not only tell of the work of this institution, but will have many interesting things to relate about Japanese people. This will be a rare opportunity to hear one who has lived so long among the people of this nation. All are cordially invited to this lecture. v In Business In Chicago Lieut Paul F. Barbian, of Mr and Mrs. A. G. Barbian of this village, who recently received his honorable discharge from the army, is now located in Chicago, where, with his brother-in-law, C. G. Burkhartsmeier, he is engaged in selling and 'distributing the Victory-* Tablets, for which there seems to be a great demand at this time. Samples of the tablets are now on exhibition at the Centerville drug store. McHenry friends of Mr. Barbian will be pleased to know of his new business venture and wish him as well as his partner unbounded success. Entertains B. N. Club William Sutton entertained the B N. club at his home southeast of this village on Sunday evening last in honor of Walter K. Conway, who has just returned from France. The evening was spent at games of varous Winds. At bunco Ed. Conway and Miss Edna Phalin won first honors, while Wm. Sutton and Miss Eleanor Phalin were awarded the consolations. Ice cream and wafers were served at a late hour and all voted WiJJ,iBgi a royal entertainer. 'y.1. Jacob Stock Was Born In Holland 84 Years Ago--Came to this Country at the Age of Eighte«||-" Michael Kelter Michael Kelter, mention of whose death was made in these columns in last week's issue, was born at Bigwood, County Kilkenny, Ireland, on October 12, 1834, and passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. F. Burke, in Chicago on Feb. 2, 1919. Michael Kelter was the son of John and Margaret Sutton Kelter and emi grated to America in 1841, reaching McHenry on July 4 of that year, and settled three miles south of this village. He was united in marriage at the age of twenty-one to Ellen Aylward of Lake Geneva, Wis. For a number of years he resided~on the place jiow known as the Sutton farp. In 1879 he moved to Chicago, where he followed his vocation of contractor and builder for a number of years. I^ater he became agent for the N. W. National Insurance company and left that company with a record of being the oldest agent in point of years in service. He was the father of nine children, five of whom have preceded him in death. His wife passed away in 1899. The four living children are Mrs. T. F. Cooney, John B. Kelter, Mrs. Wm. F. Burke and Edward F. Kelter, all of whom reside in Chicago. He is also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Kelter was probably one of the best known of the early settlers. Being broad-minded as well as a man of man experiences and one who has done more or less traveling, he was a most interesting character to meet and many and most enjoyable were his visits to The Plaindealer office during the years of his life. Even before the present editor ever formed the acquaintance of this grand man, he was a friend to this publication and in going over back files we find more ciy Cajmuiti ma W«li tut intensely interesting letter from the pen of the deceased He was a successful business man, a good Christian and a true friend. He was a lover of nature and the out-door life and during the last few years of his life he passed most of the summer months at his cottage at Lake Defiance, a short distance southeast of this village. His body was brought to this village on Tuesday morning of last week and the funeral services were conducted from St. Patrick's Catholic church with interment in the family lot in the cemetery adjoining. Rev. M. J. McEvoy, pastor of the church, performed the last sad rites. Jacob Stock Jacob Stock, a, highly DIED IN ARMY HOSPITAL, Corporal Thomas Farley Died Result of Exploding Shell In answer to a letter of inqjUrty regivrdi^ jg her son, Thos. Farliy, who died in service, Mrs. Susan It. Farley of New Kensington, Pa., mother of the young man, received the following letter, which was handed to Thef Plaindealer by the deceased's sister, Mrs. E. H. Winfield of this village: A. E. F., Co. B, 320th Inf., Nov. 30. To Mrs. Susan P. Farley: Just received your letter of Nov. 8, 1918, and will say your son, Corporal Thomas Farley of Company B, 320th Infantry, was not killed instantaneously, but lived a little while. However, he suffered but very little on account of becoming unconscious soon after his injury. His death was due to an exploding shell. He was in the hospital at the time of his death. It seems that none of his comrades got any postal cards or souvenirs which he may have had on hivperson, but if fre can find any will mind them to you. Your son was an excellent soldier and you have every right in the world to feel proud of hinj, and 1 do not want you to feel that his death was in vain. It is * a part of the price paid for freedom of the world. He was always willing and ready to do his part whatever it might be anB his course is a fair sample of thousands of other young Americans who gave their lives, which was responsible for peace coming so quickly. If there is anything I can do or any information that I can give you, feel at perfect liberty to call on me. I do not know whether br not it will be possible, but I hope to eome to Pittsburg, which is only a short ways from New Kensington, with the boys and if I do shall be glad to meet you in person. Yours very respectfully, Georgo C. Little, Captain, Inf. Commanding Co. B. Gives Recital at Central Miss Mabel Kanka of Algonquin, who directs a large clliss in music in this village, gave a recital at the runfm! nnarn KOIIBA loot. afternoon. The program, as prepared by Miss Kanka, was greatly enjoyed by the parents of the pupils as well as a number of invited friends. The McHenry young people were assisted in the event by a number of Miss Kanka's pupils from Algonquin and Crystal Lake. At the close of the program Master James Fitzgerald, in behalf of the pupils, presented Miss Kanka with a large bouquet of carnations. Each and every number on the afternoon's program was skillfully rendered, which shows the thoro training received from their proficient instructress. ITEMS OF LOCAL BTBBt AS PICKED UP BY PLAIN»BALEI|| REPORTERS DURING WEEK What People Are Deing In This Vil-..v lage and the Immediate Vicinity-- £ Other Short Paragraphs , 4" y- Call 'phone 32 and let "Cap" bring ' you a trial order of Valvoline oiMlu ^ You'll like it. ' _ Mr'§' Tomorrow (Friday) is Valentin#; ^ ,>e day and the young folks are all set i for - the event.. The Mystic Workers will meet with - i Mr. and Mrs. Wm*-Spencer next Wed- *• if* nesday evening, Feb. 19. - *' Mr. and Mrs. Philip Thennis are entertaining a baby boy at their |«^ home since last ^Thursday. *" ^ Miss Lillian FTeiss, an employe at ',t the McHenry postomce, is confined to'iS her home on account of illness. ^ Wm. Simes is in receipt of his appointment as deputy sheriff, a po-i sition he has held and satisfactorily" * filled during the past two terms. % 5 Mr. and Mrs. John Karls have" \ ..! rented a flat over at the county seat* v j,f where Mr. Karls is employed, and v- • >• will move to that city the latter part^ j\ of this week. -= * * ^ ^ The dance at Stoffel's hall last Sat- ' ',>4*. urday evening was very well s ^ended, there being quite a few over from Woodstock. The usual good time prevailed. The subject^ at the M. E. church . ^ next Sunday morning will be "Unclaimed Deposits." Services at the; usual hour. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Miss Clara Miller, who is Mnjrfojredf '1; ^ as operator at the local exchange of the Chicago Telephone company, is absent from her duties this Week on account of illness. A;r J The regular meeting of St. Mary's 1/ C. O. F. will be held at their hall here at 7:30 next Sunday evening. Lunch L Ice Making Again Stopped An attempt was made Monday morning to fill the large Jce houses respeciea ' owned by the Borden Milk company Public Card Party ^ r A public card party will be given hr the Christian Mothers' society of St. Mary's church at the McHenry House on Tuesday evening, Feb. 18, for the benefit of the new church. Admission, 25 cent*- All ftre cordially invited to attend. -, . - By Committee, at J^hnshuig Manager Smith announces the next dance at his hall at Johnsburg for next Wednesday evening, Feb. 19. Good music will be provided. Dapce tickets, 75 cents. Everybody wel- " • • •ural resident, whose farm is situated about three miles east of McHenry, on the Fox Lake road, passed away at his home there on Wednesday afternoon of last week, after an Hlness covering* a period of several months. Two years ago he suffered from a carbuncle on his neck and ever since that time his health has been on the decline. He suffered a severe spell in August of last year, but seemed to rally shortly thereafter and was able to be about his home until the middle O*i T - i u - A - L : , i -- J V aisuai;» mien uc iajuiv IA* ma ucu and passed peacefully away as mentioned above. Mr. Stock was born at Grovenigen, Holland, March 12, 1835, and at the age of eighteen came to this country. On his arrival in this country he first stopped in Michigan', where he worked for some time, and later came to Chicago, where he was united in marriage to Angeline Brefeld in 1864. Later he moved to Centralia, III., and thence to McHenry, where he has resided continuously for a period of nearly fifty years. He rtas the father of sevui children, all ofNwhom, together with a griefstricken wife, are left to mourn. They are: Theodore, John and Frank of McHenry; Ben J. of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Nic 6roh and Mrs. B. Burbaum of Chicago and Anna, who resides at home. The deceased lived a quiet home life as well as thai of a true Christian and always found great enjoyment within the family circles. He was a successful farmer and during the time that he resided jon the present homestead he saw the place \ transformed from practically a' wilderness to one of the best keep farhis to be found in this community. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church in this village at 10:00 o'clock last Saturday morning, Rev. Edward Berthold, pastor of the church, officiating. Inter me^t was made in St. Mary's cefy- •Mjryv V.. Card ef Thanks We take this manner of expressing our heartfelt thanks to the neighbors and friends who in any way assisted us during the last illness and after the death of our beloved one. IB*. Jacob Stock and but after working a day and one-half the gang gave up on account of the hot sun, which placed the ice in such a condition that it could not be handled. The gang went back to work Wednesday morning, but was again stopped at noon. Since then work has been at a stand-still and it looks very much as if there will be no more ice making here this season. Mowever, the weather man may relent and send us some more of the icemaking brand, just to latisfy the iceman. Armenian Relief Drive According to a late report received over the telephone just before going to press, the Armenian relief drive in McHenry township has thus far reached a total of nearly $600, with $700 as our quota. We are told that there are still quite a few in McHenry as well as the rural districts who h^ve not been solicited and if these will kindly leave their donations with any of the chairmen or solicitors ¥re are quite sure that McHenry will again make her quota and thus keep her in the ,100 per cent class in all drives. and cigars. All members are urgent-: ^ 'ly requested to be present. , • H. E. Buch, local plumber, is get- jp||; ting the store! room in the Jacob Jus- jjT ten block in Oenterville in shape for :v the opening or^a display room for4 , M plumbing and heating goods. ; The Case Of Thp P#»n*r»r~la- mt Ommm°mm : ••. f-jV&SW y, - --'V Hanly is set for trial at Woodstock: on Monday, Feb. 24. The case has ' ^ < * attracted county wide attention and. ;• is sure to fill up. the court rqom. Yesterday was Lincoln's birthday ^ and both banks w^e closed for the day. Numerous American flags were ^ also unfurled thruout the village in; honor of one of the greatest of Amer- | ican men. * ^ ^ ^ The case of Morris Fleming, , aged farmer residing between thi$ village and Woodstock, who is charged', * i with assault with intent to eoQMit: / murder, will be called at Woodstock next Monday. 'N \ ' We are informed ttugt tip savvey, for the new state road betwueu ^ ;L. - village and Waukegan is nearly OMbv pleted, which gives us more hope than"^ ever that the much sought improve^; ment is coming this summer. Walter Warner and family have var rated the Brefeld flat on Main street ^ and moved into the Margaret Bonsletft . ' house on Waukegan street. Walter i%* :' v now employed at the Woodstock type*-.; *"j writer factory at the county seat. Local dealers who handle the Valvoline gasoline, kerosene and oils art Donavin & Reihansperger, Overton & Cowen, John Stoffei, David Woodburn, Smith Bros., M. M. Niesen, Jos. J> Miller, Wm. Price* Joe. Engeln and L Kicked By a Horse . Henry Ahrens, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hairy Ahrens of this vil lage, met with quite a severe accident near Ringwood one night recently, when he fell from a horse he was riding. After falling the horse kicked the lad in the head, cutting an ugly wound. He was taken to the office of Dr. Hepburn at Ringwood, where he was given temporary relief, and then brought to his home here, where Dr. N. J. Nye was called into attendance. It required several stitches to close the wound. At the present writing the w,owid is healing nicely. Entertains Social Wheel Mrs. T. J. Walsh acted as hostess to the members of the Social Wheel at her home on Friday afternoon of last week. About twenty-five ladies were present and all passed a most delightful afternoon. Many suggestions on "How to Improve McHenry" were given and Mrs. H. W. Allen of Ringwood gave a reading, which was also greatly enjoyed by those present The afternoon came to a close with the serving of dainty refresh' s 1 m Miss Alta Wentworth, who teaches ^ in the^Solon Mills school, was confined to her home here on, account of illness last week. Her place in the^ school was filled by her former school?- ,y i' mate and chum, Miss Vera Turner, of ('« . that village. A social dance will take place afcij?! Stoffel's hall next Saturday evening^-jfsPl Feb. 15. The dance will be under the ' direction of a number of our young • people, who have something tine in -, store for thQse who attend. Mack orchestra will furnish the music for. the occasion. Everybody welcome. The Northern Illinois Jobbing com- ' pany, which opened up for business ii| the Brefeld block last Saturday, is' « operating one of the neatest Ford de- , livery cars that has yet come to thii village. The car is fitted with *, ^ closed body, painted in green with , V gold lettering. The car was fitted up, |* including the painting and letterings ;^ 1 at the Star garage. ..' jg|' Again a rumor has spread abon^s ; the village that with the installation ^4^ of a new hard road between this village and Waukegan the present Fox |J|1 river bridge is to be removed and a r ^ new and more substantial one con* • ;j5$| f structed across that stream at thn foot of Elm street. So far The Main- * ^ dealer is able to learn Un report without foundation. Louis H. Voelz, of Lake Geneva who has just received his discharge from service in the United Staten army, is now employed as meat cutter at FTett's sanitary market on th* West Side, he entering upon, his new duties the first of the week. Left Thurlwell is another new employ* there, having been made delivery bojj. in place of Jake Stoffei, who is nosg w . . . i-.i .W. .&>