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'if ' :'-p * v« •,. •- 'it" " ' •••*„,. • V&V ; * * , • r j_ , ' :m^ tigTd-L* • '*. "- -> .'. n -*-\ »»?v.- v. --'•• , ., " ..__ c-SIh -mrn.^ *7WV$ VOLUME 56 ['HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1931 No. 47 GOLDEN WEDDING < IS CELEBRATED BTKL AHB HBS. J0SBPH J. ntSTT On Monday, April 20, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Frett of McHenry celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in a solemn high mass at St. Patrick's church Father O'Rourke i performed the wedding ceremony, assisted by Father Wolfgdften, former pastor at Johnsburg, 111., also Father Vollman, present pastor of St. John's church at Johnsburg. The maid of honor was Mrs. Carrie Wiltner, cousin of the bride. The best nan was Mr. Charles Billmeyer, both Mrs. Wiltner and Mr. Billmeyer being residents of Chicago. The outstanding feature in this ceremony was that Mrs. Wiltner and Mr. Billmeyer were respectively bridesmaid and best man at the wedding ceremony of Mr. and Mrs. Frett fifty years ago. Time did not seem to change the apparent evidences of good looks and happiness on the part of all four. Three grandchildren of the bride and groom lefl the way to the altar, dropping rose petals in their path. The three grandchildren referred to were Mary Margaret Stucker, Mary Lou Connolly and John Dent, Jr. The High Mass was sung .by tlfe granddaughter, two sisters and _ a brother of the groom, these being Veronica Frett of Wheaton, Misses Amelia and Susan Frett of Chicago, and Charles Frett of Aurora. The offertory solo was rendered by the son of the bride and groom, Claude E. Frett, of Chicago. The entire organ assistance was splendidly offered by Miss Margaret Frett, daughter of Charles Frett of Aurora. The ushers st the church services were the sons of the bride and grbom, P. W. Frett and A. J. Frett. The bride was attractively attired in a dress of gold-lace with hat and slippers to match. It was really hard to tell whether this was her first marriage, it scarcely seemed possible that so young looking a bride could be celebrating a golden wedding jubilee. As tor .the groom, he was _ dressed in • a black broadcloth suit correspondingly attractive to that of the bride, and no evidence presented itself to indicate any hardship or problems encountered by him throughout his preceeding fifty* years of matrimonial happiness. After the church services breakfast was served at Justen's hotel *o a host of well-wishing friends, inchiding all of the sons, daughters and grandchildren of the bride and groom, numbering approximately 100 persons. Son Master of Ceremonies After enjoying a delightful breakfast and at the conclusion thereof, A. J. Frett, son of the bride and groom, who filled the capacity of ceremonies, called uport his father,. * the groom, for a speech. The guests greatly enjoyed words from the groom relating the difficulty he experienced in securing his marriage license, due to hazardous weather conditions, and' his inability to- get transportation, but the groom proved that he had the will, and therefore , there must be a way, and, consequently, found that way. He also related in his very interesting manner «f speech why he felt that he had qualified, over a period of fifty years, for the privilege of the blessing brought to him throughout the years, and on this occasion. • J Next called upon by the master of ceremonies was his dear mother, the bride. She spoke Imt few words,, however concurring in the opinions expressed by the groom, but the smile gbjt wore, and ha! always worn tSoughout her fifty years of marrifcl life, spoke in volumes, ftfext A. M. Kuehne, a Swift A Co. executive, and a former business aMOciate of the groom, briefly related hi* happy years of friendship in association with the groom, and spoke words of compliment and congratulation. Unfortunately for the groom, the master of ceremonies called upon Father O'Rourke to tell what he thought about the bride and groom. Notwithstanding that he paid them many beautiful compliments in words Of commendation and congratulation, » it seemed that Father O^tourke's been wit and ability to say what he Iim in mind predicted upon a pleasing truth, struck all of the listeners very humorously, and at times he tooched very tenderly the hearts of all listeners, who can appreciate the beauty of truth when it is spoken by one who knows, and of a couple who deserve kind tribute. His words were occasionally saddened by recalling the absence of the groom's dear deceased brother, Albert M. Frett, these words, however, being consoling to the widow, Mrs. Frett, who wm present, and were also appreciated by all who knew and loved the groom's brother • throughout his years of residence in MeHenry. father Wolfgarten of DeKalb, as well as Father A^ollmann, of Johnsborg, and- Peter W. Frett, ton of the and groom, also delivered speeches of compliment and congratu- „ lation, all of which were appreciated ky„ friends and relatives. x 5 Family Physician Present I*- Charles M. Matter and wife, •atf Chicago, were present. The bride and groom, as well as every member of their family, owe a'great debt to Dr. Charles Matter, who assisted in bringing into the world every Ma- STATE POLICE SEEKING OLD LICENSE PLATES The state police have started a campaign against automobile owners and drivers who are continuing the use of 1930 license plates and during the past week they have made Beveral arrests in the county as well as warning many drivers who at once applied for their 1931 licenses. On Saturday, State policeman, J. Bailey, arrested A. J. Hippie, driver of a caterpillar dredge, who he alleged, was drawing tlie tar from the cracks in the pavement with the heavy caterpillar tread as it travelled over the highway. The case was tried immediately before Justice of the Peace Wm. J. Welch, at the city hall, who, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the case. Andrew Miller, owner of the dredge, was represented by Attorney Joslyn of Woodstock, while the case for the state was handled by Assistant State's Attorney Allen. On Saturday afternoon Mrs. H. Janessen of Round Lake wai fined $5.00 and $3.00 costs for running two ears under one set of license plates. Instead of having the required two licence plates on each car, the cars carried one apiece which did not long escape the sharp eyes of the state "cop," who brought her to McHenry to appear before Justice Welch. 'Lighthouse Nan" Draw* Two Good Audiences The home-talent play, "Lighthouse Nan," given under the auspices of St. Clara's Court, W. C. O. F., and St. Mary's Cevrt, C. O. F., at the high school auditorium on Wednesday and Thursday evenings of last week, was a big success in every way and was attended by a large and appreciative audience both nights that it was given. The members of the cast, as well as their director, Charles F. Pich, deserve a great deal of credit for their splendid interpretation of the play, each one taking their part in a truly professional manner. The scene at the opening of' the play was the exterior of a rough lighthouse on the Carolina shore and the story and plot of the play was a most interesting one. The between-act features were selections by the boys' quartet and by the' Kaelin sisters, while the Vycital orchestra played several pleasing selections before the play started. It was very evident that McHenry has a great amount of talent along this line of work, which was much appreciated by a}l who saw the play. On next Thursday the Foresters will serve a chicken dinner for the members of the cast in St. Mary's church halL Dr. Keller Returns From . -i, Extensive Motor Trip ftf. Keller has returned to McHenry after spending the winter in Florida and California for his health. He made the trip by auto, covering, 10,000 miles of beautiful scenery, and returns to his work here much improved in health. He is very happy to again be in the vicinity of the Fox river -and says that this spot cannot be surpassed by any of the places he has visited, this being his ideal location for a home. Dr. Keller has practiced in this community for the past twenty-six years and will again be ready to meet his customers at the F. S. Walsh drug store on Saturday. Dr. Keller has 765 patients in McHenry township whom he has treated during the past twenty-six years and has completed some very remarkable and successful cases, his work beinj* guaranteed. Attention Indoor Ball Phym All players who wish to join the playground ball league" for the coming season will have to have their names turned in before next Monday night, April 27. On that date the teams will be picked for the coming season. The names may be turned in to one of the following men: Joe M. Schmitt, Nick Freund, Jim Perkins, Joe Regner and Leo Winkel. If enough names are turned in six will be picked. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Adams and family weiy Chicago visitors Wednesday. s ber of-the family, who at times was caused to tax his medical skill when serious illness challenged his ability to restore- the afflicted to health. However, every member to whom Dr. Matter administered medical help when called upon, was present and in good health as well. It is needless to say what the Frett family thinks of Dr. Matter, for by them he is regarded as a big brother to whom the family looks with an eye of gratitude and confidence. - ' The anniversary was concluded about seven in the* evening when all relatives and friends left fer their homes, wishing the bride and groom continued good health'and happiness, looking forward to a possible diamond jubilee if such b$ the will of Divine Providence. To all who'attended and made possible this enjoyable feast, the bride and groom hereby expressed to each and every one, individually and collectively, their sincere gratitude for the many t>eautiful gifts, as well as for their presence which this occasion soch a happy success. * ST. CLARA'S ML INSTALLS OFFICERS AT MEETING HELD ON WEDNESDAY EVENING St. Clara's Court, No. 669, W. C. O. F., held its annual installation of officers at the church hall on Wednesday evening, April 22. About seventy members were present to enjoy the event and the hall was attractively decorated in orange and white, the colors of the order. The evening's . activities opened with a dinner served at 6 o'clock, after which the meeting convened at S o'clock and the installation of officers took place. The High Chief Ranger, Mrs. Anna R. Downs, of Chicago, was the installing officer and guest of honor for the evening and was presented with a gift from the court. Mrs. Kathrine Hiller, who has retired after ten yeu* of service as financial secretary, was presented with a gold piece from the court, the presentation being made by the chief ranger, Mrs. Kathrine Worts. Mrs. Celia Blake, vice-chief rangef and musician of the court, received a gift and the chief ranger, Mrs. Kathrine Worts, upon being installed, was presented witty a basket of flowers by Miss Marion Krause. The installation ceremonies were beautifully carried out by the officers of the evening with an escort of four young lady guards preceding each officer to their station. The guards were Misses Florence and Anna Blake, Hazel Heimer and Marion Krause. New Officers The officers installed were: Chief Ranger--Kathrine Worts. Vice-Chief Ranger--Celia Blake. Recording Secretary -- Barbara Krause. Financial Secretary--Anna Heimer. Trustees--Susie Justen, Vera Smith, Gertrude Smith. ^ Sentinels -- Kathrine Pfannenstill and Matilda Garisch. Conductresses--Mary Freund and Dorothy Schaefer. I ' • Musician--Celia Blake. Cards and bunco concludHl' the evening's entertainment and another enjoyable meeting of the society. Ford Truck Caravan Here Thursday, April 30 The Buss-Page Motor Sales, local Ford dealers, extend an invitation to the people of McHenry and vicinity to witness a Ford truck caravan, which will be in McHenry on Thursday, April 30, between the hours A 4 and 7 p. m. " Seventeen new Ford trucks, each with a different body will be here on that date and it will be a wonderful display. Including amohg the trucks will be an ambulance, police patrol, funeral coach, ice truck, dump truck, etc. The caravan will reach McHenry from the west about 4 o'clock ancTremain in this city until 7 in the evening. Spring Activities l/lii Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lasch Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lasch celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home on Fox river, Sunday, April 19. The home was decorated for the occasion and a buffet luncheon was served to seventy-five guests from Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lasch are among the earliest residents to settle along the Fox river, having maintained a summer residence here for the past thirtyfive years. NEW SYSTEM FOR GIVING ATHLETIC AWARDS The' MeHenry high school faculty has devised a new system of giving athletic awards which will be inaugurated this year and which will do away with giving so many major letters and yet recompense the athletes of the school for their efforts, _ According to the present plan a . Wood v CarYers/t Bernhard Ferplayer at the end of the first year SJfl.w furmt?re * receives a numeral, at the end of the are busy working on WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OF INTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM TO BE FRIDAY, MAY 1 BOB PETERSON WINS IN VOCAL CONTEST A McHenry boy again carried off the honors for his school and himself, when Bob Peterson won first place for baritone soloists in the high school oratorical and vocal contest held at the Palatine high school Saturday. He sang two selections, his selected number being "O'er the Billowy Sea" ana the required number "Sword of Ferrarra." He was accompanied on the piano by Lois Esh. TTiose who made the trip to Palatine with him were his mother, Mrs. E. G. Peterson, Miss Kortendick and Lois R«h, ONE HOUR AHEAD" Residents of this vicinity afe bound to lose an hour out of their busy existence this week-end when they set their clocks ahead to conform with the daylight saving time voted in at the recent city election. Crystal Lake is the only other city in this county which will operate on daylight saving time along with Chicago and McHenry and no doubt some of us will be getting our dates mixed until we get the new time schedule thoroughly straightened otlt.' BAKE SHOP MOVES Mrs. F. C. Feltzr will open her bake shop on %aukegan street Monday, where she-will continue home baking. Orders always given special attention. A full line of bakery at the old place this we<?k>end. 47 MAYOR BURNS RE-ELECTED AT WOODSTOCK TUESDAY Woodstock had another spirited city election Tuesday at which time Mayor Wm. R. Burns was chosen to head the city again for another two years. He defeated Henry G. Fisher a majority at 373 votes. *"' i~'.* National Child Health Day will be observed in McHenry on May 1 as it will be throughout the nation. Joanne Rulien, school nurse, has arranged for a most interesting program to be given both afternoon and evening on Friday, May 1, the pro ceeds from which will go to make up a fund to be used for corrective work and the promotion of health for the children of McHenry. The fund which was raised by similar program last year was used to very good advantage as it was used for five tonsillectomies and to buy cod liver oil for undernourished children, besides other necessary aids to health. The fund this year will be used for any health purposes that may arise. The program'will be given for the school children on Friday afternoon for the small admission charge of ten cents while in the evening the admission for adults will be 35 cents. The program follows: ;• National Child Health Day May 1, 1931-2:15-8:15 p. m. jpommunity High School Auditorium Admission 10-35$ Part I "Spring Song," Mendelssohn--High School Orchestra. "The Message of May," an Operetta --St. Mary's School Choir. "Valse Parisfenne," Whistling Solo, Roberts--Mary Lemmers. Acconip. Kathryne Diehl. "From Danger Valley to Safety Hill," Dramatization in two acts--Pupils of St. Mary's School. "O'er the Billowy Sea," Baritone Solo, Smith--Bob Peterson. Accomp. Lois Esh. Part II "Black and White," Xylophone Solo, Botsford--Lois Esh. Accomp. Mildred Minnich. • "The House the Children Built," a comedy--Pupils of St. Mary's School. •The World is Wattjfeg for the Sunrise," Whistling Duet--Mary Lempers and Julia Schneider. Accomp. • kathryne Diehl. "The Little Girl with Four" Names," reading--Betty Conway. "Round Song and Sleep Song," by First and Second Grade; St. Mary's. "Connecticut March," Nasann--High School Orchestra, Mildred Minnich, Director. Dancing Director--Mrs. John Stilling. Art and Design--Misses Marie Ropp and Dorothy Knox, Costuming, Staging and Directing-- School Sisters of' St. Francis. Regner's Grand Opening Draws Many Customers Saturday was a big day for Green street, much of the business being due to the grand opening of Regner's Grocery and Market in the building recently purchased by Mr. Regner from Will Heimer. The day was a big success for Mr. Regner, who accommodated 1,426 customers during the day and the store was>H*rarded from 7 o'clock in the morning \to\ late into the night. Three beautiful" baskets of flowers adorned the counters, which were gifts from the West McHenry State Bank, the Green Street Business Men's association and Thomas P. Bolger. Demonstrations were given during the day by representatives from "the National Biscuit company, Best Foods Mayonnaise and Borden's Cheese company. ^ KNIGHTS OF OOLUMBUS J McHenry Council, K. of C., will receive Holy Communion at St. Mary's church Sunday, April 26, at eight o'clock. Kindly meet at K. of C. hall at 7:30 a. m. The next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, April 28, the regular meeting night having bee^ changed from the fourth Thursday to the fourth Tuesday of each month. We will welcome several new members into our council at this meeting. An interesting program has been arranged, lundh will be served, and a valuable door prize awarded. KNOX RE ELECTED M'HENRTC MAYOR DAYLIGHT SAVING BY BIG MAJORITY •Hie Taxpayers ticket won a decisive victory in the city election on Tuesday with McHenry's mayor, John R. Knox, and the aldermen, Herman Kreutier and Peter J. Doherty, win. ning over their opponents on the In. dependent ticket by a large majority, Jacob Schaefer and Albert Barbian, aldermen for the third ward, were clected without opposition as were r.lso the treasurer, Gerald Carey, and city clcrk, Peter A. Neiss. That McHenry will operate on daylight saving time this year was also emphatically indorsed by the voters of the city and the question was carried by an almost two to one vote. Although the weatherman failed to |iand out as pleasant weather as had prevailed during the previous week, it did not seem to affect the voting an<f the number of ballots cast in the three wards during the day almost broke the record for the greatest) number of votes cast in an election for the city of McHenry. In the first ward 267 votes were cast; in the second ward 254f votes was the total and in the thirffward 244 voters went to the polls. The voters also went to the polls early in the day with more than half of them having voted before noon. In the second ward 207 names were on the clerks' books before 2 o'clock with only forty-seven ballots cast after that time until the closing of the polls at 5 o'clock. McHenry was a busy place during the day with several cars out to carry the voters to the polls and no one needed to walk to their voting place unless they did so from choice. Mayor Knox was elected two years ago, defeating Peter W. Frett, whose term as mayor expired at "that time. The only new face to appear at the council table this year will be that of Albert Barbian, who was elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Albert Krause. The vote by wards was at follows: First Ward MAYOR John R. Knox A. E. Nye CITY CLERK Peter A. Neiss TREASURER Gerald J. fiarey ALDERMAN Peter J. boherty Frank G. Schreiner Second Ward MAYOR John R. Knox A. E. Nye CITY CLERK Peter A. Neiss - TREASURE* Gerald J. Carey ALDERMAN Herman J. Kreutzer ....« John Stoffel Third Ward MAYOR John R. Knox A. E. Nye second year either a minor or major letter, at the dose of the third year either a minor or major banner and at the end of the fowrth ysar, a bronze emblem, either a basketball, football or track shoe for the minor players and a gold emblem for the major players. An athlete cannot receive* a gold emblem unlesj^ he has played in a major team fo# at least three years, and in this way not more than one or two gold emblems will be awarded each year, which will mftke the prize more appreciated when it is attained. Harold Patzke will receive a gold basketball and a gold track shoe this year and Jack Purvey will receive a gold football and a bronze basketball. There are' certain rules which' govern the winning of any of these awards: in the track work a student; must earn a required number of j points while in basketball and football a player must be out for practice every night, play in 60 per cent of the games, show good sportsmanship and fill any other requisites as set forth by the coach. .166 .96 .194 .115 ...184 ......1*7 .169 . 88 ....165 79 CITY CLERK Peter A.. Neiss ,.>....»....m187 TREASURER Gefald J. Carey --143 ALDERMAN Jacob Schaefer ^....A. 141 Albert Barbian (to fill vacancy) 142 The vote 'on daylight saving time by wards was as follows: First ward yes 161; no -91. Second ward yes 157; no 91. Third ward yes 1#6; bo 78. MEMBER SCHOOL BOARD Mrs. John Regner was elected a member of the school board at the Lincoln school at the fldhpet flection 'Saturday, April 11. > V * \ ?-:•• f- „ . A"-- % ,' '"•« . ' f' • .V • vc. .M- £ i - <•' k\' ' NEW TRAIN SCHEDULE A new train schedule on the Chicago ft North Western line will go into effect next Monday, the schedule being on standard time. Trains will leave McHenry for Chicago at 6:08 a. m., 7:34 a. m. and 5:25 p. m. Trains arrive at McHenry front Chicago at 9:55 * nL, 4:49 p. m. and 6:13 p. m. -CRYSTAL LAKE AGAIN VOTES ?FOR DAYLIGHT SAVING At the election Tuesday of this week the city of Crystal Lake again voted to adopt daylight saving time during the coming summer months. Mrs. Ellen Bolger, 74, Dies At McHenry Home Mrs. Ellen Bolger, 74 years old, mother of State Representative Thomas A. Bolger, and sister of Mayor John R. Knox, died about 1 o'clock Tuesday nno&ing, after an illness of one week. She is survived by two daughters, two sons, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church this (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock with Father O'Rourke officiating. Burial in St. Patrick's cemetery. Obituary will appear in next issue of the. Plaindealer. HEBRON WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE a magnificent piece of carving for the QUeen of the Holy Rosary cathedral i in Toledo, Ohio. The set will be hand carved from solid white oak, and two car loads of lumber have been required for the job. The editor of the Wyanet Record has been loaned a copy of the Ulster County Gazette of Jan. 4, 1800, which tells of the death of George Washington, and other events of the day. By the photo engraving process several reprints of the paper have been made, and only on expert can tell the genuine from the i reprint. v Three bandits recently held up Elwood Goodsell, attendant at the Stan, dard Oil company's station at Five Corners in Harvard and took $40 in cash. The men had tendered a (20 bill in payment for some gasoline, and when Goodsell started to make change they covered him with revolvers, retrieved their ?20 bill and took what additional change was on hand at the station. One of the most damaging attacks ever made on a flock of sheep by dogs in Lake county, occurred Tuesday of last week when seven of a flock of thirty-three sheep belonging to Fred Buesching of Lake Zurich, were left dead and badly mangled. Two others died from their wounds the next morning and still nine others were crippled so badly it was necessary to destroy them. Eighteen newly planted evergreen trees in Jewel Park near the entrance to the Jewel Tea Co., Inc., building, at Barrington, were pulled out by the roots and stolen Tuesday night of last week, it was discovered the following morning. These stolen trees will be of no value and will not live because of the fact that they were pulled out by the roots, according to John Bell in charge of landscaping in Jewel park. Dr. O. Baxter Howe passed away at his office at Woodstock on Wednesrday afternoon of last week. Dr. Howe had not been in the best of health, and the effort of ascending the tajned poison, at her side. A doctor was summoned but nothing could be done for her. At the coroner's inquest held Sunday afternoon, a verdict of death by poison, self-administered, was returned. No reason for the act is known. Mrs. Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Brice of Chicago, was married to Elbert Phillips in 1928. They moved from Chicago to his father'j farm near Hebron in March, 1930. County Spelling Finals McHenry county's champion sMUer will be determined at county finifs to be held Saturday morning, April 25, at 10 o'clock at Woodstock high school, Ethel C. Coe, superintendent of McHenry county schools, announced today. At that time, district champions chosen in the Rockford Register-Re- J building untouched by Uie fire public, Morning Star $2,500 northern, the men's dormitory.. Illinois and national spelling bee, will compete for county honors. Judges of the McHenry county finals will include F. E. Thayer, of Hebron; George Colver, of Marengo, and C. J. Reihansperger, of West McHenry. Miss Laura Mackeben, of Woodstock, will be the pronouncer District champions are Helen Crock- j a bullet hole through his right temple, er, Island school, district No. 133; j and powder burns on his temple and Charlotte Stewart, Hebron, Vander-1 right hand. A .38 calibre Harringkarr school, No. 60; Edson Bridges, j ton-Richardson pistol was found at of Chemung, Lawrence school No. j his feet. "Wehrenberg was murder- 125; Marjorie Ericcson, of Marengo,' ed," Constable Vergne Nixon, of Lake Marengo grade school; Barbara Swan-j Villa, who found the body, declared. son, of Coral, Union public school; Ruth Belle French, of Seneca, Franklinville school No. 110; Wilma Ruth, of Riley, Java school No. 148; Lois Bottlemy, of Alden, Alden grade school; Elizabeth Lockman, of Nunda, Prairie GrOve school No. 46; Robert Schmarje, of Hartland, Deep Cut school No. 102; Elizabeth Hudek, of Algonquin, Fox River school No. 149; Adelbert Johnson, of Richmond-"Burton, Richmond grade school No. 29; Ruth Klintworth, of McHenry, Harrison school No. 36; Janette Foss, of Dorr, Gregory school No. 75; Leonard Gibbs, of Greenwood, Fosdick school No. 71; Robert Kilday, St. Mary's school, McHenry. "The man who fired that shot placed the body in such a manner as to lead authorities to believe that Wehrenberg killed himself." The automobile in which Mrs. Steve Mitchell and her three daughters wereriding was struck by a fast freight on. the Charles Dame crossing two miles west of Belvidere on Saturday, April 11. The bodies of all four were crushed and mutiliated beyond recognition. The victims were Mrs. Mitchell, age 55, Alta, age 22, a rural school teacher; Ruby, age 18, a student at the Northern Illinois state teachers college at DeKalb, and Doris, age 9. It is thought that it was another unsuccessful race to get Northern Illinois county champions across in front of the oncoming will compete at Rockford in the grand championship, and to the winner will be awarded a week's trip to Washing, ton with all expenses paid to compete in the national contest where $2,500 in cash prises will be distributed. Cabbage plants, pansy plants, and cauliflower at the McHenry Floral Co. Drive right to the greenhouse and save money. On U. 8. 12, one mile south at McHenry. Pfione 293. . 47-fp train. Many believe however, that neither the driver of the machine nor the occupants saw the oncoming freight as the fast passenger had just flashed by. The bodies and parts uf the car were carried for several dred feet. ' • • ' •Ja •tm I. m _ TT stairs to his office was always hard. Mrs. Clara Z. Phillips, 22 years old, * Dr_ Howe always remained at his committed suicide early Sunday morn-. office for lunch, returning to his home ing at her home just east of Hebron. for dinner in the evening. Mrs, Hofee ST R|chmo,1d road. Mr. and Mrs. became anxious when it was past time Phillips had returned home from a for his return, and investigating party about one-thirty Sunday mom-, found that he had died on his office ing. Mr. Phillips retired immediate- [ couch before removing his top coat, ly and upon awakening about four- • At the sound of a whistle, a horde thirty he went into the next room 0f approximately 1,800 excited chilwhere he found his wife lying fully dren ranging everywhere from ten dressed with a glass, which had con- down to two years of age, dashed, tumbled or crawled down the slopes of a shallow ravine in Sunset Park, Highland Park, on Monday, April 6, when the first annual Easter egg hunt took place. Little tots, carrying Easter baskets, burrowed like rabbits into the leaves in the hope that the Easter bunny had left an egg. The hunt was sponsored by the Highland Park Lions club. Two buildings of Mount Morris eol. lege were burned to the ground at Mount Morris Sunday of last week and two others were greatly damaged by fire which for a time threatened to wipe out the business district of the town of 3,000 population. Only one college building escaped damage. Loss was estimated to exceed $250,- 000. The gymnasium and dormitory were destroyed and the roofs of the library and the administration building were burned away. The only was The 202 stu- '•*.36 dents in the college were away fft the spring vacation. Henry H. Wehrenberg, 38, of Liber-, tyville, once suspected as a rum runner, was found shot to death in his car on Grand avenue, Lake Villa, an Sunday night, April 12. His body was slumped on the right front seat. - •• "I. jharm R. M. Frits, Harvard.! Minnich. TO Eater State Coatas* ' Miss Lois Esh w01 go to UiklM f" Friday to enter the marimba competition in the state band contest. She will he agtvflinmjwjUfey -Mjgi < .J r - ^