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IttRIFF SANFORD IN CRASH «AS NARROW ESCAPE 'J. . 7&0M DEATH ' f . - , £ fcfc*T. *a«ly Damaged Near ^ssd* T .. itock--Sanfnrd Receive* ',£•>,* Broken Leg ^ Sheriff Cyrus Sanford escaped death v ||f a miracle early Tuesday evening ^Srhen his auto collided with a car -driven by the son of Dr. C. A. Bailey «f Hebron at the corner known as the tii'lip Mentzcr corner on the Heb^noodstock Toad. ; Early in the evening: Sheriff Sanford received a call from John Harbison at Greenwood that a strange ^Chevrolet car was hanging around greenwood. Sheriff Sanford, Deputies j|>hn Deneen and M. J. Wandrack left Immediately for Greenwood taking &ro cars. At Greenwood they sepa- ®*ted, Wandrack and Deneen going to Hebron and Sanford taking the Stutx SOupe belonging to Wandrack. From <Jreenwood Sanford drove across to Hie Hebron-Woodstock road and then Started back to Woodstock. As he bounded the curve at the Mentzer farm ' Bailey was coming from the opposite ^Direction. The front left wheel of -tike Bailey car collided with the rear left wheel on the Sanford ear causing the accident. y Thrown From Car Sanford tried to save the car from *^ping into the ditch. The car lunged the right and Sanford was thrown =--4s the floor breaking the steering 'wheel. The car then plunged to the left and Sanford was thrown through the rear window in back of the driver's seat, the car being a sport coupe. All but the right leg of the sheriff -was out of the car and in this manner the car landed on the right leg breaktog it just above the ankle and also two toes besides bruising the leg to the knee and causing injuries on the 'head. • In pulling his leg from under the car Sanford scraped all the skin from the leg. This proved a handicap due to the fact the leg could not be put to a cast at present. TTie Bailey car was not damaged "Very much while Wand rack's car is almost a complete wreck. Sanford was brought to Woodstock "by a passing motorist. Today he is confined to his home and is resting as «asy as can be expected following such 401 ordeal. » Sheriff Sanford feels as if he is Eighty lucky to escape with his life and says the accident was just one of those accidents which are hard to explain but sometimes happen. KNGLISH PRAIRIE SCHOOL TO BE DEDICATED Plans haver been perfected for the Abdication of the English Prairie aehool at Spring Grove on Friday, June 13. This is the first one-room school in the county to be recognized as rating as a superior school in ••very respect. The building was erected last year At a cost of $10,000. It has running "water, electric lights, a kitchen, a room for the Parent Teacher association and a manual training department in the basement. Miss Lillian Severing is the teacher sad there are thirty-two pupils. The program for the day includes games and basket lunches and music i>y the Richmond school orchestra. Exercises are to be held as follows: Address--F. H. Hecht, 83 years old, 4fldest resident of the district. Talks by Mrs. James Winn and Mrs. Lewis Cole, former teachers, and E. 1L Orvis, a former pupil. Pupils in living pictures. Address by Miss Mary J. Jones of tile Prairie Farmer. Talk by Francis E. Blair, state «9perintendent of public instruction. Address--W. J. Hoffman, state superintendent of rural schools. The directors are Glen Cole, ..I^eofL "Van Evry and Ford Christensen. ' > •GARDENS DAMAGED BY HAIL STORM Gardens and flowers in this vicinity 'Were a sorry looking sight after the storm on Monday afternoon, when the "kail and hard rain just about ruined tfcem. The storm was an unusually liard one, coming directly from the north and northeast and almost reached the proportions of a cloud Ixzrst. PUBLIC CARD PARTY ' A pnfclic card party will be gponsfrr'- «d by the D. of A. at St. Patrick's hall, -Sunday evening, June 22. The quilt I given away at this time, fp Ladies' Aid Society A fine attendance of members and ^visitors was present at the meeting of Hie Ladies' Aid society at the home of Krs. J. A. Craver Thursday afternoon. About forty ladies were pres- -eat and enjoyed a program of music, solos and readings, and also a grab "bag which furnished amusement for the guests. The society appreciates "the presence of the visitors at this meeting and they are invited to atend at every opportunity. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. John Tay next Thursday to which all are welcome. Mrs. Lillian Cox announced a concert by the M. E. church choir, to be given sometime this month. Tickets for this event will be sold in SMhrance. SOCIAL AND CLUB DOINGS OF WEEK Mothers Clab The sweting of the Mother* dub for the month of June was held at the home of Mrs, George W. Hess on Friday afternoon of last week, with Mrs. Edward Buss as assistant hostess. The games for the afternoon were in charge of Mrs. Clarence Douglas and the roll call was answered with suggestions for summer reading for boys and girls. Several interesting topics were discussed, which included "Freedom for the child without turning it loose" by Mrs. C. W. Klontz; "Fault Findirg is destruction while praise Stimulates" by Mrs. Peter Justen and "Spilled Emotion" by Mrs. Horwitz. Two guests, Mrs. Rulien and Mrs. Meliam were present. A picnic is being planned for the latter part of July, but the regular meetings of the club will be discontinued for the two summer months. The members will convene again In September and the meeting will be at the home of Mrs. J. F. Knox, with Mrs. Matt Laures as assistant hostess. Mrs. Lillian Cox will arrange the entertainment and Mrs. Frank Hughes will be in charge of the games. The roll call will be answered by "Some Enjoyable Event of the Friend's* Night was observed at Nunda Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at Crystal Lake, Friday evening. Miss Arline Harrison, worthy matron of McHenry chapter, acted as associate conductress at this meeting and Mrs. George H. Johnson, organist, filled the station of Adah. Those from McHenry who attended this meeting were Mrs. James Perkins, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eddy, Mrs. Eunice Smith, Mrs. C. W. Klontz, Elsie Vycital, Frances Vycital and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. On June 18 the worthy matron, Miss Arline Harrison, will act as worthy matron at Capron chapter. An invitation to attend Bethel chapter, Elgin, for Advanced Officers' Night on June 13 has been received by the chapter. The new by-laws are now being sent to the members. The McHenry chapter has received an invitation to attend worthy patrons night at Waukegan chapter on June 19. Mrs. \Vivian Scott, past worthy grand mati^on, will be worthy matron for the evening and William Gronberg, grand sentinel, will be worthy patron.- a E. s. Birthday and Theater Party Eugene Sayler entertained a party of friends Monday evening in observance of his sixteenth birthday anniversary. The first part of the evening was spent at the Miller Theatre at Woodstock where they saw "Happy Days" after which the remainder of the evening was spent at his home on Main street in music and games. Refreshments were served with the table decorations carried out in pink and gold and included bouquets of pink roses, favors and nut cups while a birthday cake with sixteen lighted candles served as a eenterpiece. Eugene was presented with a lovely gift from the guests. Those predfcnt were: Rollo Chamberlin, Jrifck Purvey, Bob Peterson, George Frisby, Lowell Nye, Edward Matthews, Lois Bacon, Marion Krause, Louise Kilday, Julia McLaughlin, Elvera Antholz, Rita Freund and Caroline Regner. _____ '• •** s -JBntertains For Bride-Els* Mrs. Charles Pich entertained h party of friends and neighbors at her home Monday evening in honor of Miss Villa Rothermel, a bride-elect A delightful evening was spent in playing bridge and the first prize was won by Katie Weber, the second prize by Gertie Weber and the consolations wgnt to Verona Niesen and Barbara Weber. Miss Rothermel was presented with a beautiful gift by the guests of the evening. The home was attractive with bouquets of pink roses in honor of the occasion. Those present were:- Mrs. Josephine Heimer, Mrs. N. E. Barbian, Mrs. Clarence Whiting, Mrs. M. M. Niesen, Mrs. Joe Rothermel^ Mrs. William Bishop, Mrs. Phil Guinto, Mrs. Charles Dunham, Verona Niesen, Barbara Weber, Mrs. Peter W. Justen, Katie Weber, Gertie Weber, and Villa Rothermel. Birtfcday Anniversary Edmund Knox was surprised by a number of his relatives and friends at his home on Waukegan street, Sunday evening, in honor of his birthday anniversary, which occurred the following Tuesday. Five hundred and euchre were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. F. Martin, Mike Conway and Mike Knox. Later in the evening music and dancing were enjoyed and the guests departed at a late houre wishing Mr. Knox many happy returns of the day. Guests present were Mr. and Mrs, B. F. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Phalin, M. A. Conway, W. J. Welch, P. Conway, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knox, Mr. and Mrs Clarence Whiting, Mr. and Mrs. M. Knox, John and Will Sutton, Edward Conway, Edward Knox of Chicago and ~ J. J. Hackett of Polo, IU. Longer Club The Linger Longer club met at the home of Mrs. Charjps Mertes on Riverside Drive on Friday evening of last week. Bunco was played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Louis McDonald, Mrs. Fred C. Scboewer and Mrs. Pater J. Schaefer. Delicious refreshments were served at s late hour. ST. MARY'S SCHOOL CLOSES THIS WEEK GRADUATING CLASS £AS 19MEMBEEff Loagand Varied Program Presented By Parochial School Children Amidst a beautiful stage setting the graduating exercises of St Mary's school took place at the McHenry high school auditorium on Wednesday eve ning, June 4, at eight o'clock. Probably one of the largest crowds ever assembled at the high school was present when standing room was at a premium with the spectators overflow, ing into the halls and entrance way. The audience was composed of parents, relatives and friends who were all interested in the children and Ae school they represented and they were not one bit disappointed in the fine showing the pupils made. The program was long and varied and consisted of songs, piano selections and one act plays. The address and distribution of diplomas was given by Rev. Charles Nix, pastor of St. Mary's church,1 who made a very pleasing talk in his usual talented style. The first thing on the program was the song, "We Hope You've Brought Your Smiles Along," by the little tots who won the hearts of the audience and carried out their parts remarkably well calling forth the applause of all who saw them. Graduates' Clase Song The song, "Building'" was given by the graduates and was a very appropriate one. We are building every day In a good or evil way; And the structure, as it growl, Will our inmost self discloss, Till in every arch and line, All our faults and failings shlge; It may grow a castle grand, / . Or a wreck upon the sand, Do you ask what building this-- That can show both pain and bliss, That can be both dark and fair Lo, its name is character, Build it well, what e'er you do, Build it straight, and strong and true, Build it clean and high, and broad. Build it for the eye of God! The children in the program were perfectly trained, each one carrying out their part of the program without a pause or a misgiving and the boys and girls putting their whole hearts into the rendering of the selection. The many pretty costumes helped to complete each number and gave evidence of the great interest taken in the program to make it a success. The venerable Sisters, who are the teachers at St. Mary's school, deserve a great deal of credit for the splendid program given Wednesday evening and the confident and well trained rendering of every selection. The numbers were both new and novel and were greatly enjoyed by all present. The dancing which was so well executed and much enjoyed, was directed by Mrs. John H. Stilling. "The Making of Larry," and "A Dream Lesson" were the two plays which were given and which were very good. "'Better Be Good" was given by the thiixi and fourth grade boys who intered into the number with all their hearts. There were nineteen members in the graduating class who received their diplomas from the hands of Father Nix and many of them will enter high school next year. The class roll was as follows: Marvin Meyers, Harold Phannenstill, Clarice Blake, Lucille Blake, Jeanette Bishop, Catherine Diedrich, Clara Justen, Aileen Kilday, Jeanne Powers, Willys Schreiner, George Vales, Bernice Freund, Lor raine Freund, Lenora Frisby, Evelyn Justen, Elvera Smith, Mary Sutton, Louise Wleingart, Marion Weingart. Flag Day m WHOSE AUftlANCE T(? FlAfe Of THE UNITED STATES AND tUteWWliC ft* ma ir stamps one jwmwdww YWMU05RTY AKP vJuSTlCe All n ALBERT KRAUSE IS NEW POSTMASTER Takes Over Duties Today, Succeeding Walter J. Walsh--Temporary Appointment Albert Krause took over the duties of McHenry's postmaster today, succeeding Walter J. Walsh, who has heldthe office for the past few years. Mr. Krause's appointment came as a surprise to the patrons of the office who did not know that the government contemplated « change in postmasters here. The appointment is temporary and will continue only until such time as a regular appointment is decided through an examination of candidates Which will be conducted under Civil Service regulations. Mr. Krause has heretofore been employed as a clerk in Bolger's drug store. He is also an alderman of the City council of McHenry, and is favorably known in McHenry. He will take a leave of absence from his duties in the Bolger drug store Until such time as either he or some other person receives a regular appointment as postmaster. TflEO. HAMER NAMED ON REVIEW BOARD Board Will be Composed of Supervisor Charles Palmer, Una. A. Bolger and Theo. Hamer Jhdge Charles T. Allen appointed Theo. Hamer as a member of the Board of Review Monday Of this week to succeed E. F. Kuecker of Seneca township, whose term has expired. Supervisor Charles Palmer, as chairman of the Board of Supervisors will be a member of the Board. The third member is Thomas A. Bolger of McHenry who was appointed last year for a two year term. The Board will organise next Monday, at which time a clerk will be elected and other preliminaries for the year's work will be arranged. William Desmond Sr., has been cleric of the Board for many years past. Mr. Hamer's appointment to the Board will doubtless meet with general approval, as there are but few men in McHenry county who are as well persed in tax matters and as competent to fill this office as Mr. Hamer. PEONY FARM IN FULL BLOOM Many people from this vicinity are visiting the J. Van Steen Peony farm near Crystal Lake these days as the blooms are now in the height of their season. The scene is a very beautiful one as the veritable sea of many colored blossoms can be seen some distance along the highway before the farm is reached. The height of the season is from June 6 to June 16 and the sight presented by these acres of peonies is a sight never to be forgotten with the more than 40,000 plants in bloom. Since purchasing the famous Congressman James R. Mann peony collection, Mr. Van Steen, a great lover of peonies and experienced in their culture, has added to the collection until now there are more than 1400 varieties. His may be said to be the largest and finest collection of peonies in the United States. W*&• Y GET TIRE COVER! ? 5 The advertising committee for the big carnival to be held in McHenry on July 3, 4, 5 and 6, has a number of tire covers carrying the advertising thereon. These covers can be secured at the Buss-Page Motor Sales at a nominal cost. Put a tire cover on your spare and help advertise this earnfosL SAME PRICE FOR LAMPS That the reduction in rates for residential electric service, announced la«t week by the Public Service Company of Northern Illinois to be effective on August 1, will not alter the company's policy on the renewal of lamps at concessional prices to regular users of residential service was confirmed by Clarence Douglas, local manager. In spite of the fact that the new rate is a reduction for electric service <to household users, the company will continue to renew 60 and 100 watt lamps without charge and other standard sizes at prices considerably below retail. Residential customers coming 'onto the company's service for the first time will also continue to be serv. ed under this arrangement, according to Mr. Douglas. WALTON LEAGUE ASKS PROTECTION FOR GAME AND FIS& IN ,• DISTRICT - PLAN FOR MAMMOTH CARNIVAL, JULY 3, 4 5, 6 Keep These Dates Open This Year 'and Join the Happy Crowd In McHenry Plans are under way for a mammoth carnival to be held in McHenry for four days, July 3, 4, 5 and 6. The committees have been selected and each one is functioning satisfactorily. Keep these dates open this year and join the happy crowds which are sure to attend. There will be plenty of amusement for all, including the kiddies. The carnival will be staged in the Conway Grove, just south of the Fox Pavilion, on * the east side of Fox river. Much additional space has been secured this year, providing ground for the parking of several hundreds of cars. The proceeds of this big carnival will go into the fund for bringing some good factory or factories to McHenry, the fund to be known as the McHenry Development Trust. It's for a good cause aand everybody should lend a helping hand to make the event s successful one. Further particulars will be published in a later edition of the Plaindealer. Watch for it. SUPERVISORS GATHER FOR JUNE MEETING to «h» ALBIN ANDERSON GRADUATES FROM HARVARD UNIVERSITY A card wa& received by friends of Miss Nellie G. Miller this week saying that she was visiting in Boston this week and would attend the graduation of Albin Anderson, son of John Anderson of this city, from Harvard University. Miss Miller is a former teacher of the local high school and was here the year that Albin Anderson graduated from high school and she has continued her interest in his ^uccess. County Organization Appeals Board of Supervisors For Wardens Rudolph E. Johnson, proprietor of the Bald Knob hotel on Pistakee La ice and president of the county Izaak Walton league, together with C. M. Curtis, secretary and directors John A. Miller, A. C. Stanye, T. Benson and Fred P. Bossier appeared before the board of supervisors Monday in connection with the protection of Wild game and fish in the county. The following resolution was presented by Mr. Johnson to the county board: "Whereas: the wholesale invasion into McHenry county of unscrupulous persons who, in utter disregard of the game aand fish laws of the State of Illinois do, in violation of the laws of the said State of Illinois, shoot, maim, and kill our game during the closed season, kill our song birds, dynamite, and seine our lakes and streams, take fish by means of grappling hooks and spears and willfully and wantonly destroy the property of our ffrmers and threaten bodily harm to those who attempt to stop them, and "Whereas, the one officer provided by the State of Illinois to enforce the fish and game laws in the said county of McHenry being wholly unable to check the depletion of said McHenry County of a most valuable asset (our game and fish) "Therefore; We, the undersigned of. ficers of the McHenry County Association of the Izaak Walton League of America do, hereby petition you to appoint two deputy sheriffs in each township in said McHenry county to enforce the game and fish laws of the State of Illinois within the limits of said McHenry county, such deputies to receive no compensation for their serv. ices except such perentage of fines collected as is now provided by law." Following the presentation of the resolution there was much debate over the matter and the board members called on State's Attorney V. S. Lumley for his opinion. It was finally decided to draw up a resolution to be passed by the board to be sent to the Department of Conservation at Springfield, calling attention to the resolution presented by the Izaak Walton league. The resolution of the board was in part the same as the Izaak Walton resolution, stating that numerous complaints from various sources in the county have reached the board that the fish and game law has been uncrupulously violated in the county in the past because the county has not been properly protected by officials whose duty it is to enforce the game and fish law. The resolution urges the department to take some action to enforce the law oi to stsie why it should not. Bills Allowed For Care of Poor Total $3,404.14--Fees, Labor and , Supplies, $9,544.54 At the regular June meeting of the Board of Supervisors held at the court house Monday of this week it was discovered that bills collected since the last meeting for caring for the poor in the county amounted to $3,404.14, which were.ordered paid. The total amount of the bills for fees, labor and supplies was $S>,544.54. The report of the committee appointed to audit the books of the various county officers reported as follows on money earned and expenditures: In the county clerk's office the total money earned for the half year ending June 1 was $6,784.29 as against expenditures of $3,981.68. The report on • the circuit clerk showed a total of $7,695.35 earned and expenditures of $2,702.77. In the sheriff's office the earnings totaled $2,702.77 and expenditures for clerk hire and salaries totaled $1600. The semi-annual report of the county treasurer showed an earning of $27,016.55 and expenditures of $5,- 423.56. A complete report of the money to be spent on right of way on State Route 173 which bids will be asked for next month showed $26,610.55. Route 173 rujja from Harvard to- tbs Lake county line st Richmond. 0 CORRECTION An error was made in last week's issue of the Plaindealer in the item about the poppy day sale. It was stated that Marian Krause received a prize of $10 for selling the most poppies. Tins should have read $2.00. Farm Loans, R. M. Fritz, Harvard. HOME-COMING CARNIVAL i The 10th annual home-coming earnival will be held at Harvard on June 19, 20 and 21, given by the Wm. J. Metzen Post, No. 265, American Legion. Three automobiles will be given away. Band concert by the High School Band and the local unit of Boy Scouts drum and bugle corps will entertain. Dancing every night, with music by Laurie's orchestra'of Rockford. "THE RAG CARPET BEE" Riverview Camp, R. N. A., will give a play, "The Rag Carpet Bee" at K. C. hall Monday night, June 16. Adults" 25c. Children under 12 years, 10c. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hunter were recent Chicago visitors. AMONG THE SICK Martin May is quite ill at his home on Richmond road. Nick Weber is ill at the horns of his daughter, Mrs. William Bishop on Riverside Drive. ' Mrs. Mary Miller is seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ted Kaelin, en Richmond road. Irvin, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Mat Laures, has been ill for the fast week. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nickels on Main street is under quarantine, thair little daughter, Alice, having the measles. AWARDS MADE AT NORTHWESTERN HOTEL Mrs. A. j. Schneider was awarded the ice cream cake which was given away on the anniversary day of the Northwestern hotel recently. Mr. Geary, Nation Biscuit salesman, received the pipe set and Mrs. Silas Swale received the three pound box of chocolates. BENEFIT DANCE The McHenry County American Legion Auxiliary will sponsor a dance at the Fox pavilion Friday, June 13. Frankie Gans' orchestra will furnish music. This is a benefit dance for the aid of the disabled soldiers. 2-fp ALGONQUIN MEETING IS POSTPONED The meeting of the McHenry County Scout Council, which was original ly planned for June 12th, has been postponed until further notice. It was found that several of the towns in the county besides Harvard are having Commencement exercises during this week. . The local committee, at Algonquin, however, assures- that a fine program is in store as soon as a satisfactory date is found. Flag Dsy Celebration At Woodstock, Jus 14 Rev. James O'SJay of the Harvard Methodist church will give the address in commemoration of Flag Day at a celebration sponsored *by the Elks Lodge of Woodstock and the Boy Scouts of McHenry and Walworth Counties. The program will begin at 1:30 with a flag raising ceremony by the Boy Scouts in front of the Junior High School from which they will parade once around the square lead by Chief of Police Edinger. The ceremonies will take place in the Woodstock square where the Elks Lodge will be in charge. The Woodstock Band will play several numbers. E. C. O. Beatty will talk on the His- WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS Of MEREST, TAKEN FROM COLUMNS ii, OF OUR EXCHANGES Assortment of Newsy Items Condensed Form For Busy People George Cichy, 16-year-old factory worker, had three fingers of his left hand severed just above the second knuckle while at work at the Libertyville plant of the American Wire Fence Company on May 27. The , - y,' youth was operating a small alligator '* shear machine cutting steel bars when . his left hand came into eonctact with ^ ^ the cutting blade. Mike Fuccola, 42, of Rockford. was, .'y4 arrested in that city on Saturday oflast jveek, after police found a $2,000. stock ^of stolen sugar in the garage at - the rear of his home on Court street. The police claim the sugar to be the fl!§| same stock which was stolen from r a i l r o a d e a r i n t h e C . & N . W . ' r a i l - ? \ ' « road yards at Rockford several weeks <<-Jp[:r"v& * ago. Fuccola denied knowledge of the stolen sugar, stating he had rented ; the garage where it was found some time ago. - Fire early Monday morning of last; .':'V week destroyed a wood-pile valued at "ta $200 on the Ollie Gullicksen farm Loon lake. The flames are thought to have originated from a smouldering bonfire that had been burning near the woodpile, according to the tenant, John Nellis, who discovered the fire at 1:30 o'clock. A crew of ten Antioch firemen, with three lines of hose and a plentiful water supplyi from Loon lake, worked an hour and a half to save nearby buildings. A large spreading vipor or puff adder, a snake with a highly poisonous bite, was found on North Sheridan road, near Waukegan, last week and promptly killed by Victor and; Joseph Andrews who live in that city. The snake measured about five feeti jkjf[ in length and when the men attackedL " 7 r!lj it, the reptile flattened out its heacT jf:' and the upper part of its body and ** made for them. A similar snake waa>*» * killed recently in Winthrop Harbor, "« indicating a sudden influx of thct vipors that have seldom been seen in^ this vicinity in recent years. Two persons were seriously hurt#; and nine others slightly bruised and cut, when an automobile crashed into a Metropolitan Motor bus at the in* tersection of Route 22 and Waukegait road. The accident happened tho first of last week, and occurred when the driver of the auto attempted to turn from Route 22 on to Waukegan road. Nine people, who were in the ^4:•$ bus, were cut by flying glass, and!' received treatment at the Highland^ Park hospitaL Joseph Swanson,, driver of the car, suffered a badljr torn windpipe, ami his 7-year-old^ daughter had a leg broken. Malta, Dekalb county, now cornea forward with reports of oil indications found in that locality, and a group of men are taking oil leases, seeking control of 30,000 acres. Discovery of oil seepages in that locality are not new, however. A year and a half ago it is said that samples were sent to Madison university, and the report was that the oil was a good , grade of crude. The territory that is claimed to have oil indications stretches south from Malta into Lee ! county. A geologist, Mr. Higley, of Wheaton, is making a further investigation. Elmer Tholotowski, 16-year-old Cicero youth, was Lake county's seeond drowning victim of the year. He' lost his life in Round Lake Sunday of last week. Young Tholotowski and his cousins, Frank and Richard Troester, had gone to spend the weekend at the Troester cottage at Round Lake, 15 miles west of Waukegan. They were in a canoe in t^e middle of the 1 ake when the craft capsized. The Troester brothers, who live at Forest Park, clung to the overturned craft until help came. Tholotowski, a strong .. fl tory of the flag. Reverend O'May 8wimmef; struck 0411 *>r ®*>ore but will give the patriotic address. apparently was seized Wlth CT&m^ Following the ceremonies Scouts will march into the nearby parking space where the afternoon will be given over to games and Scout contests. In the evening there will be a came-fire and an informal Court of Honor. It is hoped that every one of the twenty troops in the county will be represented by Scouts seeking promotion at this Court. The Elks Lodge is to fu^iish a lunch to the Scouts and officials who participate. All patriotic citizens of the trict are invited to come to county seat and participate in 153rd anniversary of flag day. disthe the BIRTHS - Mr. and Mrs. Paul Garisch welcomed a son to their home on Pearl street.on Wednesday, June 4. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Michels are the parents of a daughter, born on Wednesday, June 4. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Foley of Cleveland, Ohio, are the parents of a son born Saturday, June 7. Mrs. Foley was formerly Miss Eleanor Phalin of this city. PUBLIC CARD PARffft St. Clara's Court will give a * card party, Sunday evening, June 15, at St. Mary's church hall. Everybody invited. 2-fp Farm Loans, R. M. Frits, Harvard. Use of a lie-detector in a last minute questioning of witnesses in the murder of Cordelia Gummersheimer, Rockford high school teacher clubbed to death in her apartment in that city last December, was revealed last week in a deposition submitted by Coroner Walter Julian to a jury probing her death. The jury returned an open verdict of "murder by a person unknown" after hearing the coroner's statement. No witnesses were called. Wesley Rowe, janitor of the teacher's apartment and Dr. Floyd D. Leech, Rockford dentist, were questioned with the detector but it failed to register untruths. The barn on the Fred Haegsr farm, ssst of Quentin Corners, in Lake county, was destroyed by fire recently. Five horses and three heifers were lost. ' August Buehler, who occupies : the farm, came home about 11 o'clock ^ Saturday night and went into the barn to close some windows and did not see anything out of the ordinary at 1 that time, but about two o'clock ia the ^ morning, however, he was awakened ' by a neighbor boy, who saw the blaze while enroute to his home nearby. , The barn was so badly gutted by the time it was discovered that it, was ^ ready fall and nothing •. dote to save it. Hi 'SffJ Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bonslett son of Crystal Lake spent with relatives here. 'A.. ...J. $ . * * *