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$ V C-V ** * ••; A. »sV> aiafs OH » '. ' , i / 1 *•«* ».<£«• . F' T' p"> H^fXyz->fp*W ;' x wf*. . V"' ' .' * ^^-v,** k "l^'^ ' "'•^•j#sSa=s^:^; /- Jm VOl^UMEyXJ-J-V IdMfflNBY, ILLINOIS. THURSIMkX'. MAY 8.1»1» NCX47 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITERS ASTAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES 4 Mncellaneou* AaatrUMal of News Items In Condensed, Farm For Bwy People H. H. Bosshard of Woodstock has just purchased the feed and implement business of F. E. Howe at Ridgefield. State's Attorney V, S. Lumley ' present^ an informal report to the McHenry county "board,of supervisors at their meeting last week, showing the collection and turning over to the county a total of more than $8,000. Lake Geneva is, planning a great reception for the members of Battery F, who are expected home from France within the next week or two. Battery F is composed of men from Lake Geneva and that jpimediate locality. Fort Sheridan passed into history as a military post Monday, when the last of the troops stationed at that point left for Fort Riley, Kan. The former fort has now "become base hospital No. 28. A large number of wounded men are now receiving treatment there. Representative Jmmk H. Viekers of Harvard has just introduced a bill at Springfield which makes it a misdemeanor for any person to dampen clothes by blowing, spitting or expectorating thereon with his or her mouth. The practice, it is said, is quite general in Chinese laundries. On aecount of the fact that the fund allotted is not large McHenry county expects to be given but little hard road the coming summer. At the present time only two small strips are expected, one leading out of Harvard towards Alden and the ether from Woodstock towards Marengo. The thirst parlors at Union, McHenry county, which village vas voted into the dry column at this spring's election, closed up shop on Wednesday evening of last week. Tis said that patrons of the various places about the village laid in a good supply of "thirst querfehers" during the last day of grace. Sergt Frank Alden of Waukogan, who since .his return from overseas service has been confined to a Chicago hospital, has been suffering from an unnatural thirst. An operation was performed last week, when a sponge was found in his body The young man was injured in France and the sponge was carelessly left in his body by the doctor who performed an operation on him TAKE AN EARLY MORNING WEDDING Miss Elisabeth Thelea Becomes Bride Charles F. Pich An early morning wedding of more titan passing interest to our people took place at St. Mary's Catholic church in this village at six o'clock last Saturday, the principals in the happy event being Miss Elizabeth Thelen of this village and Mr. Charles F. Pich of Chicago. Rev. Edward Berthold, pastor' of the church, officiating. The couple boarded the early train for Elgin, where they went to the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Adolph Fischer, where a wedding breakfast' and reception were tendered the pair. The bride for many years successfully conducted the West Side millinery parlors in this village, where she counts her admirers and friends, by the score. During the past few years she has been active in social and church circles. The groom is a successful business man of Chicago, who has won many admirers in McHenry thru his appearance on the concert platform. He is a singer of considerable note, having appeared here in the oratorio given %at St. Mary's church a couple of years' ago. Mr. and Mrs. Pich have already tftken up their home in Chicago. McHenry friends extend to them their heartiest congratulations Nnnda Township Exercises - The Nunda township exercises wiH be held at the Barreville school on Monday evening. May 12, 1919. Admission, 15 cents. The following pro- j *vas gram will be rendered: Song ... .^Barreville and Terra Cotta Recitatioi^ ~ ~ Dialogue, LOCAL DUSTS BORATE CLASS W - «*nr MEMBERS First Degree Last Thursday Night-- Second and Third Confen«d at Woedatock Last Sunday One of the largest classes ever initiated into the Knights of Colombo* order in McHenry county took place at the armory at Woodstock last Sunday afternoon, at which time the second and third degrees were most beautifully as well as impressively exemplified upon a doss of 100 candidates. The McHenry council sent over forty candidates, while Woodstock and the immediate locality made up the balance of the class. All of the candidates had previously been given A SAD DOUBLE RFMBAL Two Children of Batted Hen* 1st* ft. Justen satf indeed was th of a double fahond held here on Wednesday morning of this week, when a son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob R. Justen of Condo, N. D., were brought here for burial. The boy, the eMest of the family, was thirteen years of age, while the girl was five. Both died at the home of their parents last Sunday, the victims of the much dreaded disease of pneumonia. Word frvMB Condo n to the effect that the entire family was stricken with the "flu" a short time ago, the cases of the two little victims developing into pneumonia. The bodies were shipped to this CXOWD AT SCDOL EXHIBIT BXHIWT SURPASSES Afefc SPBCTATCONS BXMARRIED IN SOUTH SlIlB Ltara Young ». v of Arthur Smith Bride their first degree. This honor was ; Point. arriving at Crystal Lake on be?towed upon the McHenry candi- Wednesday morning of this week, dates at S toff el's hall in this village [where, with the father, who accoraon Thursday evening of last week,|Panied from his hom*> they the degree work having been put on iwer* met b* McHenry relatives and by a teaiti from the Woodstock coun- : friends. They were brought to Mccil. The work was very commend- j Henry and taken to the home of their grandfather, John Justen, from which place the funeral took place about ten o'clock. From here the bodies were taken to Johnsburg, where they were tenderly laid at rest. The family for many years resided on a farm near Pistakee Bay and moved to the west about two years ago. McHenry friends extend to the grief stricken parents and family their most sincere sympathy. Reading Song Dialogue .... Recitation". . Dialogue- . }.. Folk Dances. I-4 Dialogue Recitation Dialogue Song Terra Cotta . Barreville .. Griswold Lake .. . • • Holcombville iTi. «Y. • • .Terra Cotta Barreville .Griswold Lake .. Holcombville Barreville Lake Holcoqibville . Barreville able. Over one hundred Knights witnessed the work, after which all adjourned to, the K. of C. hall, where a luncheon was served. At the armory on Sunday afternoon the second degree was pat oh by the Woodstock team, while the major degree was conferred by a team from Chicago, headed by Messrs. Gorman and Howe, both of whom have gained great popularity thru work among the Knights of Columbus thruout the state. McHenry very well represented at the initiation, there being no less than one hundred from the village to make the trip to the county seat for this important occasion. Those from here who took the degrees are as fellows: * * ' •>v»... .Griswold Dialogue .Terra Cotta Recitation Terra Cotta Farce--1 act! .Barreville, Terra Cotta SpeHing Contest y. » Taken to County Hospital - John R. Brents, McHenry's only colored resident and who for many years acted as janitor at the McHenry public school, was taken over to the county hospital at Hartland last week. For some time past Mr. Brents has not been well and in order that he might be given the very best there." Since the last operation thatT^f arrangements were made "thirst" has left the young man en- j whereby he was taken to Hartland. tirely and he is now on the road to complete recovery. According to the very latest word from the county seat the Typewriter eitjr is to see the, immediate establishment of a Home and Building Loan association as well as the organization of a syndicate, which is proposed to take ca^e of the immediate needs of that city. The Woodstock typewriter factory in that city hak experienced such a wonderful growth during the past few months that the housing proposition in Woodstock has now reached a point where something must be done at once. The organization of the syndicate will mean the erection of at least fifty homes in that city the coming summer. The factory is planning to turn out ten more machines a day, which will mean employment to 200 additional . hands. This, according to Woodstock people, will .•Man an increase in the population ,of that city of approximately . 1,000 seals. ' ; - Marengo ItepuMkan jffca Kenosha police are probably thinking they will not again arrest in haste and repent at leisure, as suit for false arrest is being brought against them by Ralph E. Curtiss of this city, j -Leland L. DeFlon of Chicago and Savkis Boshnakian of Washington) D. C. It will be recalled that these thnee young men, members of a commission on the eradication of the barberry, were arrested at McHenry by police officers from Kenosha, Wis., who refused to recognize their government credentials and took them oak of the state without requisition papers as suspects in the robbery of .the American Brass company of $89,000 and the killing of a policeman. Tfcey were met by a threaten* ing mob when they reached Kenosha and it is said that Ralph Curtiss was subjected to the third degree. The government also is taking a hand in the matter as the officers refused to recognize the government credentials by the men. Mr. Brents is a Civil war veteran and has made his home in this village for many years. Dance at Central Manager J. W. Smith announces a public dance to take place at the Central opera house in this village or. Wednesday evening of next week, May 14. Those who like to one step, fox trot, two step and waltz will find that a very enjoyable occasion awaits them. Hauswirth's orchestra, the finest organization that McHenry has had in its midst, will furnish Jos. E. Freand - J. J. Klapperich Geo. M. Schaid George Weber John M. Freand Joseph Huff Albert Hulf Thomas Frisby Math. J. Smith S. N. Smith A. Schaefer - Joseph Weber M. J. Freund Leo W. Conway George Phalin Math. L. Welter Wm. Rothermel Mathias Adams Joh\ P. Cronin JohniSchmitt Edward Bonststt an ever the music. A cordial everyone. * Future The Ddtnce tickets, invitation is 75 cents, to at Prospects Brilliant Club News, published Davenport, la., in its issue of April 15, spoke as follows regarding the appearance of Miss Irene Harruff in that city: "Miss Irene Har. uff has a beautiful • soprano voice t ^ the prima donna type and her futu e has excellent prospects trf being most ikilliant Her 'Caro Bfanev' by Verdi, and 'The Little Damoselle' of Novello were remarkably well handled," C. W. Goodell Returns C. W. Goodeli, local agent for the C. * N. W. R. R- Co., returned last vrosk. from s» ortMnded visit with his wife nt Eleanor, Ala. Mr, Goodell informs us that he is quite well pleased with the south and hat Wis "farm" down there is looking quite prosperous. During his absence his place here was creditably filled by his father-in-law, Mr. Jones. The latter expects to return to the south shortly, • •' .• A %riea of Pimm A series of dances will he held at Stoffel's hall in this village, beginning next Saturday evening, May 10, and will continue every Saturday evening thereafter until further notice. Mack's four-pieCe orchestra of Woodstock will furnish tMe mask. All are cordially invited. Notice to Auto Owners """Notice is hereby given to owners of automobiles that the village ordinaHces pertaining to automobiles will bq inforced to the letter in the futxtre. This means that all fast driving must cease, cut-outs most be closed, front and rear light most be torned on after dark and the traffic roles must also be obeyed. Arrests will be made for any and all viola- Ifenr. I ; J^n Olson* Mayor. tjr Scout Notea Boy Scouts hate Friday night at Jdfh the some fun. Scout meeting' 7:30 o'clock. - - There will be a hike Sunday it the weather is good. • , Here From Monde, lsi\ W. C. Sampson and son of Ind called at the boat factory la«t Sunday and placed an order fbr a 25- ft. mahogany runabout. Peter Weber Edward J. Boss Fred Schaefer Herman Schaefer P. P. Wagner Wililam Lensen George Lay William Lenten Donald GiveM Joseph Frett John Unti j ^Arthur Adams ^Raymond Walsh jMartin J. Weber Mathias Schmitt H. J Kennebeck Mathias Glosson Georpe P. Freund Edwin McCabe Harvey Nye Jos. L. Bauer Arthur Kattner \ The work was followed by elaborate banquet, which was to several hundred Knights by the young women of St. Mary's parish of Woodstock. This feature of the .day's event was held in St. Mary's 'hall. Twenty-seven tables were occupied. The tables were artistically decorated in patriotic appointments and clusters of carnations. Frank G. Behringer, Grand. Knight of the Woodstock cooncil, acted as toastmaster, while those to respond with addresses were J. H. Gorman, D. D., of Chicago on "Our Order;" Rev. M. J. McEvoy, pastor of St Patrick's church of this village, on "A Picture and Contrast," and Atty. Paul J. Donovan of Harvard on "American Citizenship." John Bowefes, who recently rationed from 9*rerseas service, alsoVgavey v^y interesting talk, while the remarks by Rev. D. J. Conway of St. Mary's church, Woodstock, were timely and to the point. McAndrews' orchestra of Woodstock gave a series of patriotic selections. No doubt many of Rev. McEvoy's friends in McHenry would be pleased to read his speech in full, but owing to lack of space The Plaindealer is unable to give the oration in full, but herewith take from it a few quotations: A grey haired old man with wrinkled brow is kneeling in prayer in one of the beautiful old world church. An observant boy in khaki is standing, watching curiously. After some time the old man gets up, bows the knee to the Eucharistic Presence and retires quietly. The boy follows and is surprised to see with what profound respect soldiers and civilians salute the little bowed i figure in faded blue. Inquiring, he is i told "it is Marshal Fosh." The great marshal of the allied armies, one of the greatest military geniuses of all time, here in a church praying and the war in progress. Increditable! Yes, but true. The incident made such an impression on the lad, who was not a Catholic, that he wrote the news home> and in a short time the press of the country carried the tale into every home in the land." "Hie world's peace and security rests upon the triumph of right over might, on the carrying oat of the principles of justice and morality proclaimed alike by pope and president. How are these principles to prevail? Only thru the recognition of moral laws in government as well as among individuals. But moral laws depend upon religion and men or governments without religion will "Way Down East" Harry Choate, director of "Way Down East," which is to be presented at the Central opera house in this village on Monday and Tuesday evenings. May 19 and 20, by home talent, informs us that he has a most excellent cast to present this great four-act rural drama. The play which is a companion to the "Old Homestead," is full of comedy and pathos and there is not a dull moment from the rise to the fall of the curtain. There will also be some excellent specialties between acts. This is not a picture show dr amateur play, but a professional drama given in a professional manner. The play is put on by the Young Ladies' sodality for the benefit of St. Mary's Catholic ehurch. Don't fortftt the dates. The Year Book Owing to our limited space of time wa find that it will be almost impossible to personally see everyone in regard to a year book. Therefore we must request all those interested in any way with the school and the classes to please give their order at once to any member of the junior class for one of their books. The year book promises to excel any work put out by any high school the size of the M. R- S. As an added attraction we have a soldier department, containing pictures of the alumni soldiers and the names of all those soldiers who were in Service from the township. The Junior Class. Largest Of ni is Unit in World Over 2,000,000 boys and girls are doing club work in the United States. Any boy or girl between the ages of ten and twenty can become a member of this great organization and wear the emblem. Boys and girls, get into this great game and help make yottr community a better place in which to live. Now is the time to enroH iff you want to get into a canning, corn, pig or calf clob. Your name must be in by the 15th of the month so get busy. If you want to join or if there is any information you want about club' work write to Thomas H. Murray, County Clob Leader, Woodstock, III. Made Bevo Agent John E. Freund of this village has just taken over the agency for Bevo, coca-cola and wholesale candies. His territory comprises the eastern half of McHenry and western half of Lake counties. Bevo is a soft drink, manufactured by the Anheuser- Husch brewery of St. Louis, which has become such a popular drink within the past year or more Mr. Freund has purchased" the Republic truck, formerly used in the drayage business here, with which to carry on his new work. Have you heard the Everett phonograph ? It reproduces the human voice, violin and all other instruments so distinctly that, the very personality of the artist is revealed. Expert repairing. Will trade in your old machines. Open evenings to 8:00 and aU day Sundays. Visitors welcome. Give M. M. Niesen that order for irly and late seed potatoes. not heed such, unless it is dearly to their advantage to do so." With the addition of the new class the McHenry council is now made the largest and strongest in the county with a membership of 260. But, ac cording to the officers of the coun cil, there is to be no let-up in the canvass for new members ami al ready the McHenry Knights are out to secure a class for a fall initiation, Painstaking Work of Pnpila Attractively Displayed Big Crowd Jams Auditorium In the Evening The annual school exhibit took place last Friday and, judging from the crowds who visited the school rooms to review the work exhibited of the pupils, we venture to say there is not a slacker parent in the school community. The exhibit terminated in a play, entitled "Crowning the May Queen," given by the pupils in the evening, which we.will* commend in this article. The rooms were equally popular in the different lines of work accomplished by the pupils under the skillful guidance of a faculty of able and experienced instructors. Cheerful and attractive were rooms I, II and III, where walls and blackboards were conspicuous with individual papers representing painstaking work by the children, while constructive work was exhibited on tables and desks, the windows displaying plant life that was out of the ordinary. Its beautiful foliage' must be enjoyed daily by the pupils in the above mentioned rooms. The upper rooms were none the less attractive, where more advanced and difficult subjects of the course are being mastered. The display of art business and science met the expectations of doting parents and, inasmuch as some of the branches of high school work were "Greek" to some of us ii was only an acknowledgment of advanced education and we pause also to say that the McHenry public school has a system which in efficiency will compare with any in the state and in the Ijght of these opportunities for pupils parents express their gratitude. Attractive booths, arranged by the eighth grade pupils, were located in the west end of the gymnasium, one where delicious home-made candies might be procured and the other where art far beyond the work of amateurs were on sale. Both products were the work of the pupils themselves and merited much com ment. We are informed that the result of their sales amounted to $50.00 and their ambition is to purchase an American flag for the interior of the auditorium, which is also commendable. The entertainment in the evening was staged in the auditorium at 8:00 o'clock and was greeted with an unusually large and appreciative audience. As the curtain rose two pupils of the school, Edmund Barbian, representing Uncle Sam, and Miss Gladys Van Natta, Columbia, taught patriotism by the alphabet, taking as their symbol the letter V, decorated in colors that "never run." The effect was noted with interest. Folk dances by the primary grades, with their teacher, Miss Pearl Claxton, at the piano, was introductory, proving a delightful number, and all could observe the benefit derived from this pretty exercise so capably di ected. A May-pole drill and play in three scenes was enacted by the pupils of rooms II and III and represented great labor on the part of their instructors, Misses Fanny Granger and Eleanor Phalin. The boys and girls are also to be commended for this pretty and attractive play so intelligently presented. The famous May-pole dance was a new attraction in the community and many in the audience admitted that "dreams come true." An effective - -jwmber was that given by the pupfls of room V, "A Japanese sketch," whose staging and costumeB as well as the beautiful singing won great applause. This number was ably sponsored by Mrs Florence Wray. Miss Claxton as violinist accompanied the chorus. The Gypsy drill by room IV was mastered by the pupils under the direction of Miss Mary Bonslett, and the tambourines (carried by the pupils in Gypsy costume) gave entertainment out of th: ordinary, as they kept perfect time with the piano. The program was concluded with two selections by the High School Glee club, under their musical director, Miss Marjorie Gurnett, with Miss Ellen Spencer as pianist s^nd Henry J. Schaffer as violinist accompanying. Both selections were beautifully given by the chorus and proved a credit to their instructor. To the writer it was the supreme event of the year and parents and all interested, who attended the program both day and evening; could not help having their interests vivified and increased. That the splendid school exhibit for the year 1918-19 is due in no small degree to the leadership of our superintendent Prof. A. E. Nye, who has won a high place among the educators of the county, is frankly admitted by his able assistants and patrons of the McHenry public school A wedding^ of interest to our younger set took place at Camp Gordon, at eight o'clock on the morning of April 80, when Miss Laura Young of this village became the wife of Private Arthur Smith, also a McHenry boy. The wedding ceremony was performed by the army chaplain of the camp and two of the groom's friends acted as witnesses. The bride wore blue serge suit with a hat to match and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. The groom wore his military uniform. * • TJje bride is the second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B Y oung. whose farm is located just outside of the south village limit. She is a pleasing young woman and numbers her friends in and around McHenry by the score. The groom is the son Sf Frank Smith of Johnsburg. Previous to joining the colors on May 30 of last year he was employed at the Smith Bros, store in this village. He has been stationed at Camp Gordon ever since his entry into the army. The couple expect to make their future home at Atlanta, Ga. McHenry friends extend congratulations. OVER TIE TOT (MCE HSR lkBBNIf TOWNSH^ ITS QUOTA Fan River Valley Camp Entertains At the regular meeting of Fox River Valley camp. No. 3251, R. N. at Woodman hall on Tuesday evening of this week a class of five was initiated into the society> After the candidates had been given the secret work, the assembly adjourned at Stoffel's haH, where the degree work was given. A large crowd of invited guests were present in spite of the inclemency of the weather, who enjoyed the work as put on by the degree staff. Dancing and cards were then indulged in until a late hour, music for the occasion being furnished by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hauswirth. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. The celebration at Stoffel's hall was given in honor of the camp having reached the hundred marie. Fox River Val ley camp is in a most flourishing condition and now boasts of 104 mem bers, with another class to be taken soon. "The Camouflage of Shirley" On account of the big hit seared on Friday evening, March 25, by the senior class play, they have been asked to repeat the performance on Saturday of this week, May 10. The vaudeville presented by Jennie Mae Cooley and Frank Gans was received with enthusiasm, they being called back no less than five time. Howard Phalin also gave us a very good reading. These specialties between acts will be repeated, but many new features will be added. For the small sum of twenty-five cents you will be treated to two hours of solid pleasure. • Mourns Death of Mother Mrs. E. H. Winfield of this village is mourning the death of her mother, Mrs. Susan R. Farley, who passed away at her late home at N. Kensington, Pa., on Wednesday of last week. A son, Corp. Thomas B. Farley, Was killed in action in France in September, 1918, and this was indirectly the cause of her death, as she failed rapidly in health after receiving the news. The Plaindealer made mention of the death of this young hero shortly after word was received by his sister. McHenry friends extend to the bereaved falsify their heartfelt sympathy. Big Crowd at Central A capacity house greeted Miss Pfora DeVoss and her company of talented players at the Central opera house last Sunday evening. u\ Pair of Sixes," a comedy drama, was presented in the true DeVoss style and from the applause given the artists we should judge that their efforts to please were not in vain. The company thus closes a very successful season and will again reopen sometime in August, when they are again beolMt* to appear in tills village. *• ,. Week McHenry, Ringwood and Jekmtmrg All Go Over--McHenry Went Over Wednesday Morning The blowing of the fire whistle and ringing of the church and school feelft in our village brought a large portion of our populace out of theifc homes shortly after two o'clock oft Wednesday afternoon of this weefei | and for several moments all was ex*;' . ^ citement until it became known thai' | the demonstration was merely to an- ' 'M nouhce that McHenry had mm" ,M more gone "over the top" in fh* Victory loan. '. i\ Word was received fnosn John*- ' burg that same afternoon to the «f» feet that the community made its quota on Tuesday evening, while Ringwood is also safely across. 'f|| Thus once more the town of Me-- Henry has done its FULL DUTY and vg The Plaindealer takes great pleasure ^ " in announcing this fact and alse congratulating the patriots who made it possible for us to go The town of McHenry 1m yet faltered when it came to its true colors and now that done everything that has been expected of us, we can all carry our heads jost a trifle higher and point with a feeling of great pride to the' big things that have been aeeoa*» plished by our people during tfcaoe years of war. The township chairmen, W. P. Vogt is also worthy of a gnat of praise for the excellent ha, has done in this drive. Mr. got right down to business very opening pf the drive. Hi op* ening week of the drive found Ml(R, at the village hall every day an# evening, while he has also done a great deal of the canvassing then. Such a spirit as not be overlooked so easily and WO are certain that everyone in Mlillliy thoroly appreciates his splendid accomplishments during the drive, which comes to a close next Saturday evening. Thai, too, the solicitors and committees of Ringwood and Johnsburg are not to be overlooked for the fam results obtained. For it truthfully said that each and worker put in every spare at his command in brfetgiMg about the splendid result achieved. McHenry went o^er the top ten o'clock yesterday the good news was the public until about^ taw & The manner chosen for tffcakh* news to the people of this © proved a big booster for the it was the means of bringing li no less than $2,000. Tims whan the drive comes to a close next Saftpfrf night it will be found that MdEfiMtty has gone considerably over ' the $55,000 mark, oar quota. There is still time for those who have not yet been canvassed, who wish, to get in on this "GOOD THING," as the two hanks have consented to take subscriptions now until the close of the next Saturday night. Avail of this opportunity. Men of judgment are buying all they bly can for they fully realise the Victory bonds are the VEST BEST INVESTMENT EVER OFFERED THE AMERICAN PUBIJR. 'pi Please Observe Health I wish thru these columns to make a special plea that the Health Promotion week, from May 11 to May 17, be generally observed in McHenry. Every property owner is kindly asked to free his premises from all rubbish that is so detrimental to health. The entire state is going to clears up next week, so please keep our village abreast of the times by cleaning «PJohn O. Olson, Mayor. Boys D. E Payne Property U. A. Asmalsky, a retired tailor of St. Louis, Mo., has purchased the D. E. Payne property east of Fox er and he and his wife have already taken up their abode therein. They expect to make the place their permanent home in the future. For Armenians Owing to the fact that many inanities, including McHenry, failed to reach its quota in the recent Armenian relief drive, the canvass wffl be resumed next week. The drive in the town of McHenry will next Sunday and continue until 18. McHenry, it will be remembered, fell short $98.00 in its subscription towards this worthy cause and those who have not given their mite can do so during the coming week. Subscriptions may be left at either bank. While the amount raised in the town of McHenry was most gratifying the canvassers missed quite a number, who will now be given an opportunity to give towards the cause Universalis Church Sunday school, 10:00 a. ing worship, 11:00 a. m. The day morning services at the Ui salist church next Sunday, May IV will be a Mothers' Day service. AB are cordially invited to attend and mothers will be especially Those having automobiles are to see that aged mothers have invitations to ride to church. . John M. Ratc&ff, V-'S:!# -' - • • . ' % Protect your buildings from trical stoma with oar lightning rods. Wm. Simes, McHenry, HI. V.v-'>.*• ' •' - . Beg Pardon Two initials in last west's again got ye editor into a ment In our article relating to tho St. Clara Court initiation we stated that Mrs. J. C. Bickler was presented with a purse. This should have read Mrs. C. M. Bickler. The latter will kindly accept our humble apslogy. We also neglected to say that a of candidates was alto initiated the same afternoon. Seed potatoes, both the early m$' late varieties. M. M. Ifieoea*