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ISE^^ '•**&&&( *vi 'i ' "* " ^ * ' ig « . '• >4 ' ? ' - ' *' ¥' «'•• * ~ VOLUME XLV uuHU--aaaM SMHlNRY. ILLINOIS. THUfe&BAT. JULY 17. 1919 yhwdMMrfi n-1 i if € ; •' •-;•&, $:?% NO. 5 PERSONAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS OF A WBBK :; V ^ IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE ".*<£ 7 At ST MARY*S PICNIC Conway's Giwe Next - • - »•.. <jmd Sssday •--•' w v # FJ* :•*; £>• "•'•; As Sees by Plaindealer Reporters and Handed Into Our Office by Our • • Friends f.\-:v. ^ Mrs. Mary Simoii % A Chicago visitor this week. ' Miss Clara Stoffel passed Thursday of last week in the windy'city. / Miss Mayme Barbian was the guest of Elgin friends over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. B, F. Martin of Round Lake were guests of McHenry friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McAndrews of Woodstock were guest? of relatives here Sunday. Ben Bonslett of Chicago called on his mother, Mrs. Margaret Bonslett, here Sunday. Miss Helen Bolger of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guest of Miss Genevieve Carey. vMrs. Ella Hanly of Elgin passed a few days last week as the guest of McHenry friends. .Miss Annabelle Heimer is spending the week as the guest of friends at%Washbuni, 111. ^Miss Margaret Aylward of Chicago Is spending her vacation as the guest of relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Sutton of Oak Park were Sunday guests of relatives a£ Emerald Park. Jlrs. E!. E. Bassett -attended the Becking-Mansfield wedding at Woodstock last Thursday. Miss Elsie Wolff passed Sunday as the guest of her sister, 'Mrs. Chas. McArthur, at Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen and son, Harold, of Woodstock were guests of relatives here Sunday. Ed. L. Martin and daughter, Claribelle, of Woodstock were guests of relatives here Monday. Mrs. E. S. Young passed the latter part of last and the first of this week with Chicago relatives. Mrs. F. A. Cooley returned home Sunday from a few days' visit with relatives at Naperville. Mr. and Mrs. Eld. Malope of Elgin passed • a couple of days last week , with McHenry relatives. - Wilson Wright of Elgin spent Saturday night and Sunday with L. F. Newman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aylward and . son, Lloyd, of Elgin were week end guests of McHenry relatives. John McHugh of Chicago passed Sunday as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McEvoy. Miss Esther Stoffel of Chicago was a week end guest in the home of her " parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stoffel. Miss Gwendolyn Watkins of Chicago passed Monday as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Mrs. Glenn Robison of Crystal Lake was a Sunday guest in the home of hejr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. WWch. Misses Rosina Mid Cornelia Freund gassed last week as guests of their sister, Mrs. Merwin J. Kent, in Chicago. Mrs. Wm. Heaney of Chicago is spending the summer in the Quinn cottage on Fox river south of this village. Miss Lillian Harrington of Chicago is spending the week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sutton. Misses Vera and Evelyn O'Brien of Harvard were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Conway over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. John Aylward and Miss Mayme Aylward of Elgin spent the week end as the guests of rela tiVes her£. Mrs. A. Wille and son of Chicago passed last week as guests ,in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Millar on Main street. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fegers and daughter, Gretchen, of Keokuk, la., age guests in the home of Dr. C. H. Fogershere. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Shales of Woodstock passed the week end as guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Barbian. Miss Helen Howard returned to %|r home in Elgin Monday after tiro weeks' visit in the home of Mrs. Delia Matthews. Miss Marion McOmber of Chieago passed the week end as a guest in the summer home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. to. McOmber. Dr. F. J. Aicher left Monday evening for Washburn, 111., where hp will v spend a week as the guest of his mother and other relatives. Misses Clara and Agnes Frisby of Elgin were Sunday guests in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs £*>. Frisby, near this village. * Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gale of Mount " Claire, 111., were recent guests of Mrs Sarah ^herburne and daughter, Miss Anna. They made the trip by auto ' ' ; W. J.^Walsh, M. J. Walsh, Thos. A ; Solger, Edward Sutton, Patrick !§<;- Cabe, James and Geo. Frisby, Patrick Conway and Rev. M. J. McEvoy were I* Chicago Sunday, where they at tended the demonstration and lis 4»ned to the speech of Eamon DeVa 5'i|»% 'president of tiw Iriah - ' . • . . . > Vftrtotts committees, have charge of the monster picnic to be held at M. A. Conway's grove, just east of the Fox river bridge, on Saturday and Sunday next, July 19 and 20, have all been named and the members thereof have set out to make the occasion the biggest of the kind ever undertaken by the McHenry parish. The various stands, dance platform and kitchen erected for McHenry's Fourth of July celebration are still intact and will be used at the picnic and thus a whole lot of hard work, preliminary to all such occasions, has been avoided. This gives the various workers ample opportunity to extend their efforts in other directions and we feel safe in predicting that nothing will be left undone that will go to make the coming event big social as well as financial success. It has been a number of years since St. Mary's parish has undertaken a picnic of such proportions, but with the near completion of the beautiful new edifice, which is now almost ready for occupancy, new life and energy seems to have been instilled Into the members, who hope thru their efforts of next Saturday and Sunday to clear a neat sum, which will go towards paying off the new indebtedness. The ladies of the parish as well as the ipen have taken a new and determined interest in their place of worship and with such a prevailing spirit nothing but big success can crown their efforts. Capable and willing hands will have charge of the various stands, games, amusements and dance platform, while the music end of , the two days' festival will be left in the hands of competent musicians. Taking everything into consideration, the two days give promise of terminating into two big holidays, where people from near and far will assemble in vast numbers. Not only will the people of this community turn out in goodly numbers, but the arrangement committee already has the assurance of the attendance of a large number of out-of-town people, who have not forgotten the good times they have enjoyed thru the efforts of the parishioners of St. Mary's church in past years. There will be entertainment lor both young and old and the wellshaded grove will ffford a most comfortable place to pass a few hours with home folks as well as the friends of old, many of whom you are sure to meet on one if not both days of the picnic. The Christian Mothers will serve a cafeteria dinner on both days of the picnic. Don't forget the days and dates and invite your friends to be your guests over the week end. The following are the committees that have been appointed; Parking committee--M. J.- Freund, Mich. Freund and Ben Hiller. Dancing and music--Under Wm. G. Schreiner, chairman. Wheel of fortune---Wm. Stoffel, Louis Oertel, Anton P. Freund, H. E. Buch and Wm. Bickler. Cashiers, Leo Stilling and Peter Justen. Cane rack--N. A. Huemann, Smith Bros., Harvey Nye and Chas. J. Freund. Baby rack--Jacob Steffes, cashier; Geo. Bohr, Albert Barbian and Clarence Niesen. Races--Under the arrangement and supervision of Frank Justen and Louis Stoffel. Ring table--John Schreiner, cashier; G. E. Schoel, Frank J. Freund, Happy Weber and Geo. Justen. Lunch counter--In charge of the Christian Mothers and Alter society Head committee: Mrs. J. S. Freund, Mrs. Theo. Schiessle, Mrs. Hubert Weber, Mrs. M. J. Freund and Mrs. Anton Schneider. Cashiers: Jos. yf. Freund and N. J. Justen. Bar--Under the supervision of M. L. Worts and G. C. Boley. ; Candy, and ice cream--Miss Eva Stilling, chairman, assisted by the following young ladies: Saturday, from 1:00 to 4:00--Kathryn Buch, Rose Oertel, Lillian Heimer and Eva Stilling Saturday, from 4:00 to 8:00--Rose Worts, Julia Freund, Josephine Worts and Verona Niesen. Saturday, from 8:00 to 12:00-- Emma Thelen, Barbara Weber, Kathryn and Gertrude IV eber. Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00--Adda Heimer,' Verena Brefeld, Clara Freund and Theresa Freund. Sunday, from 4:00 to 8:00--Mame Barbian, Lillian Stilling, Lenore Freund and Kathryn Blake. Sunday, from 8:00 to, 12:00--Elizabeth Neiss, Anna Stock, Gertrude Weber and Barbara Weber. Any young ladies who caffliot take charge of their respective stands during the above hours should be so kind and appoint others in their places. ^ Fish pond--Viola Stilling, Caroline Miller* IMum .Fxvari, JuliaWobw •raafflct ITERS AS TAKEN FROM IBB OF OUR BKfeHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment sir News Items In Condensed Form For Busy People Dundee's new shirt factory expects to begin operttt!6tts by Attgtist 1. A post of the American Legion, made up of veterans of the world war, was organised at Lake Geneva, Wis., last week. Very satisfactory progress is being made on Crystal Lake's new factory building. The walls are being constructed of solid cement. The Woodstock library is now closed on Tuesday and Friday nights of each week. The new rule will remain effective during the summer months. The war department' Has authorized the discontinuation of base hospital at Camp Grant, which is -to be replaced by a camp hospital of 200 bed capacity. The Woodstock Commercial club wiH soon move its quarters fr6m the McHenry County State bank building to the suite of rooms over the Sentinel office. They are still arresting "stews" over at the county seat. Thomas Carson is among the latest to be drawn into court there for being in state of intoxication. The school census just completed at Woodstock shows that there are nearly one hundred more boys and girls of school age in that city than there was a year ago. The village board of Hebron has signed a contract with Mahr, Green & Co. authorizing these contractors to survey the village and furnish estimates on the cost of sewer system. Charles Dygert of Algonquin claims the distinction of being the oldest resident bofti in \McHenry township. He was born in the county in 1840 and therefore is seventy-nine years of age. A 150-ft. pier together with a twelve-foot diving platform are being enjoyed by those who bathe in Crystal lake these days# B. H. Leonard is responsible for the improvement. Albert L. Johnson has sold his interest. in the Woodstock Sentinel, with which publication he has been connected during the past few years. He expects to get back into the newspaper game shortly. Sergeant-Major Leslie B. Paddock, who only recently was released from military service, this week takes over control of the Barrington Review, a paper he had been employed by before his entry into the service. Mayor and Mrs. William Hale Thompson of Chicago passed the week end at Lake Geneva, Wis. They were guests of Col. and Mrs. W. N. Pelouze at the Alta Vista farm. Mrs. Pelouxe is a sister to Chicago's mayor. ' » According to test week's Woodstock American, the reports that the typewriter factories in that city were to close down are absolutely without foundation. Future business prospects for both plants were neyer brighter. Starting last evening and continuing for the next two Wednesday evenings, the people of Dundee are to enjoy band concerts. The Dundee band has agreed to give the three concerts for $50. The Wauconda-Palatine railroad has added to its equipment the first auto bus with flanged ^wheels that has made its appearance in Lake county. It works on the principal of the automobile and it is said to be able to acquire a fast speed. It cost Barrington $837.9fto oil her streets this year. The annual appropriation ordinance just passed by the village board there appropriates $15,000 for the running expenses of the municipality for the year ending April 30, 1920. The vil lage has also started a movement which, if same becomes a reality, will connect - that village with the Rand road by the construction of a hard road. Miss Gertrude Naeher of Barrington lost her life in the lake at Deere Grove, a short distance from there, on Thursday of last week. The un fortunate young lady, in company with a younger sister, went to the lake for a plunge and in her attempt to rescue her sister, who had wandered into a deep hole in the lake, she was drowned. Neither of the girls could swim. Boy Scouts, who were camping near the scene of the fatality, succeeded in rescuing the younger of the two girls. The victim of the tragedy was employed in the Barrington exchange of the Chicago Telephone company and was soon to become the wife of Lester McDonald of Fox Lake, who returned only recently fromservice in France. FARMERS' PICNIC Wilt Be Held at Crystal Lake Next Thursday, Jttly 24 ' The HcHgnry county farmers' picnic will be held at the Consumers' farm on the southeast side of Crystal lake on Thursday of next week, July 24 Every farmer and Ms family and all those interested should attend this big affair under the auspices of the McHenry County Soil Improvement association, the Home Improvement association and the Boys' and Girls' clubs. ^ M<Uard Jt* ^ Meyer* of Chicago, treasurer"an3 general fcftafiafcer of the American Co-operative Journal, will be the speaker of the day. Make it a point to hear him. Come early and bring yottr basket lunch. A good time is assured to all. There will be boatihg, swimming and sports of all kinds for yodlig and old. Committee. More Cottages - ,. J. P; Weber has been awarded the contract for another summer cottage to be erected on the east shore of Fox river just south of this village. The i'oundation is already in and the carpenter work will begin at once. This makes the third cottage now under way of construction on this particular front of the Fox and, according to -our information, more are to follow. More river lots have been sold in the vicinity of McHenry during the past few months than have been disposed of in a single season in years. We still insist that McHenry as a summer resort is still in its infancy. Why Not Street Signs Now that a number of our streets are given in the automobile guides ued by thousand of tourists who pass thru this village, ^rould it not be a good idea to have street' signs painted and erected so that the strangers would know just where they are at when reaching our villag#? "What street is this" is a question often times asked by travelers using the official guide books. Street signs not only give a municipality a city appearance, but also disclose the progressiveness of its inhabitants. ' and Rosina Freund. Grab bag--Lenore Fretmd arid Lillian Stilling. » General arrangements committee- Stephen H. Freund, Ben stilling, Math. Steffes, Simon Stoffel and John Home-coining Pictures McHenry theatre goers will be given an opportunity of viewing the pictures taken during the monster homecoming celebration held at Woodstock some weeks ago* These pictures will be shown at the JSmpire theatre ih this village next Tuesday evening, July 22. A moving picture operator was at Woodstock on the day that the county bid welcome to her soldier and sailor braves and those who saw the films over at the county seat, where they were shown a short time ago, declare that they are just great Back Fro* Servie^ Since the last issue of 'Hie "Plaindealer a few more of our boys have returned from service. Among these are Wm. Bickler, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Bickler; Peter Neiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Neiss; John May, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. May. Edwin Heimer, a former McHenry boy, has also returned and is now visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heimer, at Kenosha, Wis. All of these young men have seen overseas service and are glad to get back to civilian life. Attack Upon Patient We notice in a recent issue of the Elgin Courier where a night watchman at the Elgin State hospital was arrested for attacking a patient in that institution who was sent there from this village. The authorities did the right thing by 'promptly arresting the watchman and we trust that the punishment meted out to the offender fitted the crime committed. These poor unfortunates should be pitied rather than censured; A Correction In a recent issue of The Plaindealer we stated that Mathias Freund had disposed of his 100 acre farm near Spring Grove.' Mr. Freund has corrected us, saying that the farm consists of seventy acres instead of 100# Since the sale the former owner has purchased the Cornish place near Solon, which place he and his wife expect to occupy just as soon as the purchaser of his farm takep pos- Rf NGWOto MERCHANT DEAD W. H. FOSS PASSED AWAY LAST FRIDAY, JULY 11 THE GUARANTEE FUND Entertained Social Wheel Mrs. C. L. Page acted as hostess to the members to the Social Wheel at her cozy country home on Thursday afternoon tif last week. Mrs. Fred BassodH^P of Chicago was awarded the priz« at bunco, which furnished the chief amusement for the afternoon. Dainty refreshments served by the amiable hostess closed vcty pleasant afternoon. ; - Moonlight Excursltipfc,> The Hunter boat line will run special moonlight excursions to the dances at the Colonial and Willis Inn at Fox Lake every Saturday night, leaving the ^Riverside pier at 8:00 o'clock sharp. Returning, the boat will leave Fox Lake at 12:00 o'dock. Rfjpd trip, 60 cents. Had Been One of Ringwood's Most Influential Residents For Years- Beloved By Everyone A To the Dearest Man In All the World --My Father: 0 Master, you've taken i tMasuTe of worth, A jewel whose brilliance, whose greatness and worth Shall ne'er be forgotten by those who mourn For the hopeless return of that treasure again, • My father. - 'I' ' He has gone from our inMst to a brighter land, Where suffering and pain shall never command, » The unmortal wfMi live in the glorious land, The land of joy, of ease from Strife, The land which now cdtnforts My father. And I who worshipped this treasure so dear; ,, 1 who loved him those nineteen short years, Will always remember and always revere The loving smile and the fact so dear My father. _ Dorcas Fois. Warren Merrill Foss, the son of John M. and Harriet Measure, was born in North Hyde Park, Vermont, Nov. 18, 1878. He was the second child in- a family of six children, of whom two are now surviving. He lived at the place of his birth, receiving his early training in home, church and school, until at the age of seventeen, when he came westward to Illinois, a boj^ with fond hopes, but no friends save Mr. Cristy, the owner of the store, Whom he had met in the east, and into whose employ he entered as a clerk at Ringwood. The story of his life that followed in the next seven years is filled with love, labor anl loyalty to his purpose. Taking his meals out he labored early and late in the stor^ and then served as night watchman, sleeping in the store and taking his rest as he could. This hard training helped to build the Tugged character of the Mr. Foss that we have come to know. But if these ycAN were filled with labor they were also filled with love. For it was during this time that he met Miss Rilla E. Coates, to whom he gave the promise to "love and cherish till death do us part" and took her as his wife on Nov. 4, 1898 Except for the five years that they lived in Richmond, where he was employed by Mr. Schroeder, their home has been with us and their lives have been as an open book among us. He entered partnership with Mr. Bradley at Ringwood in 1903 and since that time they have continued their business together. To the home were born three children, Dorcas, Wayne and Floyd, who have been trained in our school and Whom we all know. Mr. Foss has been an able business man and a faithful and patriotic citizen and friend of the community. In his business relations he made many friends, who have visited him during these last days. As a member of the school board at Ringwood, as a trustee of the church, a member of the choir, a former member of the church at Richmond and a member of the Ringwood band he has earned our undying love and devotion. He was also a member of several fraternities. the McHenry Lodge of Masons, No. 158, Order of Easter Stars, McHenry Chapter, No. 647, and the Mystic Lodge of Ringwood. As a fraternity man he has upheld the ideals and made real life its princinles. But, as with every life, the last (Chapter is death. Our friend, citizen, brother, father and husband was called from this scene of action on July 11, 1919. After a lingering sickness of nine and one-half weeks, a sicknesfe that baffled the doctors, he passed on to the other side. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Rilla E.; a toother, Harriet; three children, Dorcas, Wayne and Floyd; a sister, Mrs. Blanch Morse of Morseville, Vt.; a brother, John Emory of Walcott, and a multitude of friends, who sincerely mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the home in Ringwood on Sunday, July 13, at 2:00 p. m. Rev. Samuel J. Harrison gave the sermon and was assisted by Rev. Hewitt of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holly of McHenry sang appropriate selections. The funeral was in charge of the Masons and Eastern Stars of McHenry, which orders attended in a body. His body jshall rest in the Ringwood cemetery Following is the sermon as given hy the Rev. S. J. Harrison: Ffom Life to Life Eternal „ Scripture, I Cor. 16:12-22. Text, I Cor. 15:22. The sertoon for this occasion hath already been preached. It has been preached during the forty-five years To Be Collected For Monument For the Boys The Fourth of July committee is still checking up on bills and it will flow be another week before a final jand complete report will be ready for publication. At a meeting held one evening last week the bills were carefully gone over and checked up and these are now being paid in full. From present indications it looks as if an even break cannot be expected and thus it has been decided to collect the guarantee fund, which amounts to something over $500. It was decided, however, to put it up to those who signed the guarantee fund and if, in their judgment, they see fit to give all or any portion of the amount for which they signed up a monument fund is sure to be the result. We are informed that a number of those to sign the petitions, circulated previous to the holding of the home-coming atid celebration, TOve already donated the entire amounts subscribed at the < time and thus it may be seen that a good start has already been made to create a fund with which to erect some suitable memorial for the soldier braves, both living and dead, who served their country during the late war. Those who are responsible for putting over the biggest event McHenry has ever known will not quit where they are, but will proceed until their aims are realized, thus.the soliciting of funds will begin at once and continue until a sufficient amount has been raised to warrant the erection of a memorial that will be a pride to the boys as well as to the committee and to the village itself. No otie will be urged to givo to this fund, not even those who signed the guarantee fund. It will be left to each individual to decide foe himself or herself whether or not to donate towards such a fund. The committee as well as everyone interested realize that there are always some people who will oppose the movement, the same as they opposed the home-coming and celebration Itself, but the committee has decided that these will not even be approached on the subject. A man or woman may call himself or herself a true patriot, but unless they back this up with real action it will always be hard to convince the public in general just where they stand. If your heart is really with the boys who served for you it will not take long to decide to assist the cause. The Plaindealer is certain that McHenry will do as much for her sons as neighboring cities and towns are doing and therefore we feel assured that some sort of a memorial will follow the efforts now being set forth by the committee pushing this particular project. Contributions may be left with John Stoffel, who is chairman of the finance committee. In next week's issue Hie Plaindealer hopes to be able to publish a complete financial report covering the home-coming and celebration so that everyone may see just how much money was taken in and where and how it was spent. Huge Piles Being Cut Huge piles, which are to be used the construction of the 400-ft. sea wall on the Fox fiver frontage recently purchased by Messrs. Place and Bostwick, are now being cut in a timber near this village and drawn to the river front. The Chicago contractor, who will put in the sea wall, is getting his material on the grounds and before the end of this week hopes to start work in real earnest., A large engine has already been placed and the work of driving the spikes will be the first to be undertaken. A number of the men who are to be employed on this job have already arrived here and others will follow between now and the first of next week. J Big Crowd at Social The ice cream social, given oh the lawn at the home of C. W. Stenger Main street last Saturday evening, under the auspices of Roger Casement branch, F. O. I. F., was largely attended. The event proved one of the season's most enjoyable, as, besides the ice cream served, a very fine program was given. Rev. M. JMcEvoy, pastor of St. Patrick's church, gave one of his pleasing g and everyone left the feeling well repaid for ton ing out. . Next Dance at Johnsburg The next dance at "Stubb's" hall, Johnsburg, will take place oil Wednesday evening of next week, July Mack's orchestra of Woodstock furnish the music and a good is in store for all who turn out tickets, $1.00 per couple; specgents, 25c; ladies, 10c. A invitation is extended to evto be present. addresses grounds 23. will time Dance tators, cordial eryone Daily (Continued on last yogo) The Hunter Boat U trips to any p^int a!66f* the and chain of lakes. Boats rented by the hour, day, week or with or without pilot. Night or day, ca,U McHenry 7 or 77-J. 3-tf river ITERS OF UKIL ffRBSr AS PICKED UP 57 PLAlimKAfJEft REPORTERS DURING WBBK 1 What People Are Mag b ttdo Ti£> lage and the limits Thirty-- Other Short Paragraphs We know how. LoW&t price*. . E". L. Jones. What has become of our band? Staple and fancy groceries a£ - Erickson's. An ornamental arch has been constructed over the driveway to the entrance of beautiful Howl's Villas. The watermelon season is here and1 those of our grocennen who are handling them are not in want of buyers. The Social Wheel will meet at the home of Mrs. F. E. Cobb next Thnrfday afternoon, July 24. All members are invited. A large number, of our peopie attended the funeral of the late Warns M. Foss held at Ringwood last Sunday afternoon. New and commodious porches are under construction at the homes et Wm. J. Welch and Mrs. Gertrude Miller on Main street. Several fine catches of black boss were made off the McHenry bridge the latter part of last week. Soft shelled crabs are being used as birft. The much sought rain arrived on Monday afternoon of this w^fck. Needless &> say that it was welcomed by farmers and small gardeners alike. Edward Rossman, who recently returned from overseas service, - returned to his former job at the Terra Cotta factory oil Monday morning of this week. " Mrs. D. G. Wells is now receiving treatment at the Mercy hospital in Chicago. It is hoped by the physicians who have been attending her that die will be able to undergo a successful operation before the end of the week. There are still a number of our youngsters who regard the curfew bell as a mere joke. It is the plain duty of parents to co-operate with the village officials in the enforcement of the curfew law, which was passed hy our village board some time ago. The basement and foundation for the new home to be erected for L. P. Bostwick on Fox river, south of this village, is in and the contractor, J. P. Weber, plans to have his men on the job before the end of the week. The house, which will be one of the ; finest along that shore, will m J rushed to completion. ' _ ^ Stephen Adams is again employed at the Terra Cotta factory. Other new employes there from this village are Amos Wolff and Mike Purcell. Mr. 4 Wolff is carrying a track load of .workers to and from the factory daily. Most of the men making the .trip have, until recently, been employed at the Woodstock factories. A jolly crowd of ot»r young people availed themselves of the opportunity and took in the moonlight excursion to Fox Lake last Saturday evening and from reports the trip proved a very enjoyable one. Those excursions will be continued by the Hunter boat line every Saturday evening during the remainder of the summer season. % A large class of young people !•»-, ceived their first holy communion at- St. Mary's Catholic church last Saturday morning. On account of the fact that" only few of the parishioners knew that this impressive occasion was to take place on that particular morning, the congregation wasn't nearly as large as it would otherwise have been.. J. W. Smith, owner and manager of the Empire theatre, is receiving all sorts of compliments, for the high-class pictures that are being shown at his play house. "The Eyes of the World," shown last Wednesday and Thursday evenings, proved one of the best pictures ever seen in McHenry and drew out large crowds on each night. w A speed boat, carirying a number of our summer resorters, caused quite a sensation in the vicinity of the Fox river bridge last Sunday afternoon, when the occupants of the boat, at- , tired in bathing suits, took turns at riding behind the speeding boat on plank sled affair. Seemingly it w*S great sport for the riders as well as the on-lookers. In last weeks' issue we failed to make mention of the fact that Mrs. Raymond Howard was Among the McHenryites to take a ride in the aeroplane which was here over the Fourth. Mrs. Howard is very enthusiastic over her ride and says that she felt just as comfortable and safe up 1,500 feet in the air as she did when riding in their Ford. Four of our youngsters rounded up last Thursday en charged with having stolen from the truck operated by John S. Freund. Their cases, wo are tttld, have been satisfactorily settled out of court. For the reason that the boys envolved come from good parents and quite assured that they will never again be found guilty of such m practice, we s are withholding names from publication. w. •is? . V ',?• t