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Libertyville Independent, 6 Nov 1924, p. 2

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PACE TWO FIRE, STARTED BY _ | VANDALS, DESTROYS SCHOOL HOUSE Schultz School, East of Lake Zurich, Burned to Ground; Loss Over $5,000. Fire of apparent incendiary origin, completely destroyed _ the Schultz school, two and a halt miles east of lake Zurich Thursday night, causing a loss of more than $5,000. The fire was discovered about 1:30 a m. It was found that a door lead-- ing to an opening under the school house had been removed and the blaze was spread under the entire base-- ment, indicating that a fire had been set under it There were no electric wires, and no fire been burning in the school that day. Members of the school board are conducting an investigation. They also are making plans for the rebuilding of the school. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rudoliph of Highland Park, Miss Crystal Simons, Wm. Zahns of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Garbisch of Barrington vis-- ited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Simon. s f *4 % % % * % i % % % % * % 4 % % # % LA KE ZURICH-- _ * '"it ;vra's"n one--room structure and was built only ten years ago. The pupils are holding their session in the Unger Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Russell and their daughter Esther of Volo, visited Sat-- urday with friends here. _ _ _ O A number of the high school pupils and guests attended the Hallowe'en party at Wauconda F}'ic}ay evening. _ Mrs. Deschauer and daughter, Miss Florence, and sons visited in Milwau:-- kee Monday. . Carl Ernest and Clarence Snetsing-- er attended lodge at Deerfield last Saturday evening. o jlr. and Mrs. Fenny and son -- of Wheeling visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Landwer. e house nearby Thursday night the Schultz school house burned to the ground. The fire was discovered by Mrs. Krueger, who lives neaby, but was all aflame when first seen. The high wind at the time endangered other buildings. The school was built only six years AgO, and was uptodate. The loss if fully covered by insurance. . # 4 & % * % 4 4# # &# % % * * % % % '--ixvr-.';n;i' Mrs. Aibert Hoeft plan to leave Nov. 10 for Florida, where they will spend the winter. . h 1 4122 8B 22 16 0.4 0 n ocfi lc s Ant t Supervisor Emil Ficke is resting . easy after his fall last week from ai chair while installing some pipes _ for | a bhot water heating plant. He frac-- tured several ribs. 1 : Mrs. Rose Sigwalt entered a sani-- tarium at Racine for treatment. She expects to be gone ten days. l There were no services Haliowc'en pranks played Friday night. l":'-'eljy-1 thing was very quiet. W. G. Hartmann and sons visited in Arlington Heights Sunday with the former's parents. A\, * £ 1 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoeft wee is Chi--. cago Monday. ' Miss Hazel Kohl visited the weok end with her sister, Mrs. Walter Wis--. ner at Lake Geneva, Wis. Miss Vera Gahlbeck of Palatine, vis ited Thursday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schaefer of Chi-- cago visited over the week end and with Mr. and Mrs. Henry: Schaefer. Remembe the Baptist church supper Nov. 15 at 5:30 at the chur h pariors. ME and Mrs. Russell Browne and son of Waukegan visited Sunday at son of Waukegan the Weaver home, #4% % % % 4+ * * 0&**************¢ The Wilmot @chool Progressive Club was entertained by Mrs. Omean Rockenbach at her hounte Ai Renard Park, Lake Zurich, Wednesday after-- noon. L. Loa c cicr2ad EOCRERDICOCEC The keen interest in the election . was proven by there having been nearly 900 hundred votes cast in the township, keeping the clerks and the judges busy until the wee sma' hours of the morning counting the ballots. At the congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church Monday eve-- ning, presided over by Rex. Liatch, of the Northbrook church, a call was ten-- G@ered Rev. Mark Andrews, of Eperiam Wis., to become pasior here. The Dorceas Society will hold an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. A. J. Johnson. The ladies are finishing up their work so as to hold their annual bagaar in the church basement Thurs-- Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Johnson and children and Durand Kinder are visit-- v their parents in South Charleston, oenat Virginia. bazaar in the churoh basemenl J MU!®: day, Dec. 6th. Rev. Brown, D. D. preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning. Mr and MrQ@ A. J MWontavon enter-- "irvl' '-rluch is having his house treated to a coat of stucco. Mr. and MrQ@. A. J. MWontavon entet-- tained a group of friends at a Hal-- lowa'en party Thursday night. Mre. Lincoln Pettis entertained the Garden Clab Wednesday .afternoon. Mrs. J. A. Reichel was leader. Her subject was "Winter Boquets." T\ Warren Pottis, who was hurt when x 4 % * % % % % % «& % % * D EERFIEL D * Sherman -- entertained Tuesday afternoon in mother, Mrs. Hattie he fell from his motor cycle while re turning from wotk Monday evening, is able to be out and put in part time at McPherson's garage at Highland Park. _ Ralph Horenberger entertained a company of friends at a Hallowe'en party Saturday glxht. * ' _ Robert A. Brown is critically ill at 'the Highland Park hospital, where he was taken for treatment Friq:y. _ Mrs. Louise Meyers returned last Tuesday from a visit at the home of her sister, Mr. Rousch, at Reynolds, indiana. Over twenty of the Deerfield R. N. A.'s altended the county meeting held at Highland Park in the I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday of last week. Austin Sherman of Chicago was a zuest of his mother, Mrs. AnnaSher-- man Tuesday. . . | Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Muhlke went to lChicago Saturday to visit Geo. Vetter, who is ill, but is slowly improving. | _iis;if"run'ces Biederstadt was the guest of Miss Isabel Biederstadt in Highland Park Sunday. . Sels & \ _ JOHN G. WEIDNER AUVCTION | Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1924, 10 a. m, John G Weidner will sell at public auction, on McHenry road, one'fourth mile north of Buffalo Grove, 2 miles surheast of Long 'Grove the following: 32 HEAD OF LIVESTOCK ' 7 good horses--Gray team 10 and if yis. o7d, wt. 2600; gray mare 10 yrs old wi. 1400; bay mare 5 yrs. old, wt. '1450; bay mare 14 yrs. old, wt. 1300; team gray colts, 3 and 4 yrs., wt. 1300 lbs., well broke. _ Mrs. Elizabeth Kent is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Simpson, at Detroit, Mich. _ [ es e DeerfieldShields Home--coming and Alumni Banquet will be held Nov. 15. The foot ball team will play the Wau-- kegan eleven in the afternoon. Every member of the alumni is urged to be present r-:I'-t;e-- beorge Meyer and Conrad Sal-- ten families have moved into their new homes on Osterman Ave. _ m)?lr.- ;;(i 'M-r--s. Mathew Hoffman and children spent Sunday in Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. Straub. o 47 Hogs--Four brood sows, spotted Poland China; brood sow with pigs; 22 shoats about 60 lbs. each; 13 pigs 9 weeks old; spotted Poland China boar 28 Head of Cows--4 with calves by side; 9 new milkers, 3 close springel's.b balance milkers, stock bull, 4 two--yr.| heifers, 1 one year heifer. e HAY AND FEED 1700 bu. oats, 300 bu. rye, 20 tons timothy hay b&@led, 15 tons baled al-- falfa hay,,100 bu. good eating potatoes, l stack millet hay, 10. acres drill corn," 20 acres hill corn. f FARM IMPLEMENTS | _8 ft. Moline grain binder, 6 ft Deer-- 'ing grain bindér, Moline corn binder, \Moline mower, 2 horse rake, 14 *disc pulverizer, sulky plow, best ever, shov--| §el plow, John Deere sulky plow, Gale corn planter, 3. sec. harrow, Bradiey lcorn planter, 2 sec. harrow, 2 sulky cultivators, 3 milk wagons, 2 walking cultivators, 14 shovel Badger seeder, 2 hand plows, 2 in. wagon gear, one Champion potato digger, a Keystone | potato planter, 2 3 in. truck wagons, bob sleigh, fron wheel truck wagon, surrey, top buggy, road cart, hay rack, \ wagon box gardener box, 1% yd, gravy-- 'e! box, 25 milk cans, 1%4 yd. gravel |box, pails and strainers, 120 egg Bell City incubator, 2 brooders, 1000 1b. platform scale, 4 sets double harness, 'grindstone, set surrey harneso, fan-- 'nlng mill, 1%5 ft. rope, hay forks and pulieys, corn sheller, 3 dozen grain 'bags, 40 gal. scalding kettle and jack-- et, 1%4 h. p. International engine, one 'pump jack, tank heater, galvanized lwater trough, 150 chickens and num--: erous other articles. Terms: Over $25, 6 mos. T%. " John J. Wick, Auctioneer. J. A. Schminke, Clerk. WHEN YOU HAVE THE NEXT AUC-- goods, telephone or write William G Schreiner, McHenry,.Il1. Phone 93--R tion sale, either farm or household SPECIA L 20% Discount On Men's Suits' -- LAUNDERERS, CLEANERS AND DYERS Phone Libertyville 67--R _ Libertyvile and Highland Park RELIABLE LAUNDR Y During the eek ending Nov. 15, 1924, you will save 50 cents--on every Man's Suit sent us to be clean-- ed aid nresse14. All suits cleaned for Our continuous clarifying process with absolutely white Naptha passing through the garments during the entire process of cleaning insures you the CLEAN-- EST AND BEST work ever done by a cleaner. ' For One Week Only $1 UNDERTAKER AND WIFE SERIOUSLY HURT IN CRASH Mr. and Mrs. Lee Shrn; of tioch, Injured When Ma-- chine Strikes Parked Car. Lee Strang, undertaker at Antioch, and his wife were injured seriously and a woman in another machine was also hurt when the Strang ma-- chine,, which was parked on the road at Grayslake, was struck by a ms chine containing four Chiloagoans, two of whom are under arrest. on charges or reckless driving. The accident occurred about 11 o'clock Sunday nun;. Mr. Strang had parked the machine at one side of the road to repair a tire. Mrs. Strang was sitting in the car. Their two children escaped possible injury because of the fact that they had stepped out~of the machine to watch their father repair the tire. The Chicagoans in the other ma chine were Robert Kirkland, H.;J. Hargraves, Miss Olive Richmond and Miss Olga Bokkan. Miss Richmond received cuts and bruises. M® Strang received cuts on the bead, two broken ribs and his back was injured, and may bhave internal infurtes. Mrs. Strang also received cuts in the head and other cuts and bruises. The top was torn off their machine. ' Hallowe'en was very quiet in Anti-- 'och. Some of the small children were ldresaed up and carried fancy lanterns on the streets. The only pranks play-- ed was the marking up of windows lin the business district with ooap. . The® Chicagoans were driving a Packard, which: turned _ over, the lights and radiator being smashed and one wheel torn off. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Strang met with an automobile accident Sunday after-- noon when they were returning home from Grayslake. A large car coming from the opposite direction ran into them and tipped their car over. Mr. Strang was badly injured, while Mrs. Strang received a bad cut on 'her head. They were taken to the home of Mr. Strang's father in ((rayslake, where they received medical treatment. Kirkland and Hargraves were .ar-- rested and brought to the county jail. An empty bottle was found in their machine, the officers charge. Miss Pauline Van' Duzer left last Friday, in company with her sister, Mrs. Ada Guest, for Los Angeles, Cal., where Miss Van Duzer expects to re main for some time. They made the trip by automobile. The young people spent a most en-- joyable evening at a social held at the Methodist church Tuesday évening of last week. A large crowd attended. Games were played and a very nice tunch -- was served. c l ns Miss Mary Stanley returned to An-- tioch the latter part of the week, after being absent 'several days. ~She at-- tended the Sunday School convention at Lake Forest and on her way home visited relatives and friends--at Mill-- bugn. . Mr. god Mrs. Fred Sorenson are movin!'into the Runyard housé, re cently vacated by the Everett huglly_'. Mrs. Adaline Clark of Spring Prai-- rie, Wis., spent several days last week in Antioch with friends. Mrs. Leonard Van Deusen and chil-- dren motored to Waukegan Saturday. Mrs. Arthur Bock had her tonsils removed last Wednesday in Kenosha, Dr. Ashley performed the®"operation. At present she is doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. William Ztegler spent over Sunday in Chicago. --H. A. Radtke and H. J. Barber mo-- tored to Kenosha Friday. ut ~--The Camp Fire Girlis entertained the Boy Scouts at a Hallowe'en social in the basement of the Methodist .25 LIBEFRTYVILE INDEPEXDENT, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1924 A N T 1 O C H church Fridayg evening. Games were played and refreshments served. .A very pleasant time was enjoyed. Miss Marguerite Grice underwent an operation for the removxal of her ton-- sils in the Kenosha hospital Wednes-- day of last week. Her parents accom-- panied her to the hospital. _ J. Wilson Mcfree went to Chicago Miss Anna Dudley of New Mexico, Mo., arrived here last Tuesday for a visit at the home of her mother, and sister, Mrs. J. W. McGee. We are glad to report that Harlo Cribb is on the gain. Although in a very weak condition, hopes are enter-- tained for his recovery. Word was received here lase week of the death of Miss Marguerite Sav-- 2e, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leou Savage, of Somers, Mont. The Savage family moved to Montana three YEAR'S WORK IN ROADS TO NET STATE OVER 1100 MILES | <n " 4 ; aps Worst Coughs Yield ' Q-i:k%:o'l(li'oodOH Pine Tar and Honey Governor Small Issues State-- ment Covering Achievements During Year 1924. I'linois further outdistanced the world's record for the season's road work she established in 1923, when 36.36 miles of pavement were com-- nleted during the week ending Octo-- ber 2%. The pavement built this year has now reached ~ total of 112641 miles, or 170 miles in excess of the amourt completed on the same date of last year. © Governor Len Small made the fol lowing -- statement regarding the week's construction report: "All in-- dications are that our year's construc-- + n will reach 1200 miles before the end of the season. While this will be the largest program»ever accom-- n 'shed by any state, it still is not o~» maximum. Had funds been avail-- able, a much 'greater program would have heen possible this year. . _ During the week ending October 23. 80 paving mixers were operating on the highways of the state. 8000 men and 1900 teams were efmployed directly on road work.. One of the best cough medicines that was ever comfounded. accorda-- ing to -gchluu. s good old pine tar and ne{. It often stops a i;ul cough in 24 hours, and another ad-- vantage is that it can be given to young and old alike, as it contains no narcotics or Opiates. Doctors 11110 B 3 M SA 4. Ahr on itb herd" w The kind that bhas been used in thousands Of families for many g;ear- for coughs, chest colds, carseness; -rnmodlc croup, etc., is Dr. Bell's Pine--Tar Homz. which was the oflflnal compoun It has had many imitators, but still re-- mains the bOlt! as it is scientifically compounded of just the right pro-- portions of glno tar, honey and other healing ingredients which the best doctors have found to aid in giving quick relief: If you want the best, get the original Dr. Bell's Pine~-- Tar Honey mo other.© Only 30c at any good gists, & ' m: ~tAE|H-|mv'I's BPO . MAREWUHTCE O T EU es say the pine tar quickly loosens and removes the ghlefm and congestion which are the direct couse of the coufmng. .also healing soreness, while the honey both soothes irri-- tation and gives a pleasant taste. _ TWO AUTOS CRASH INCOLLISION -- WITH A WAGON L. J. DeWoody and H. 0. Brown Both of Benton Township, Injured Two automobiles and a farm truck wagon figured in a sensational acci denat on Sheridan road, just south of Sheridan Park, two men being injured, on Friday evening. 9 According to witnesses H. V. Brown of Zion, was driving the farm wagon north, about 6 p. m. and had no lights on his vehicle Wilbur Chambers, 'salesman for the Achen Motor Compiny, Waukegan, failed to see the wagon on account of the darkness. * : The wagon was brushed to the other side of the road and hurled against an automobile being Griven by L. J. DeWoody of 'Bolch. The wagon and both automobiles were badly damaged. Brown's nose was broken, and Mrs. DeWoody's back and shoulders were badly wrenched. 4 % % % % % % % % * % % 4 %* % % a Chambers blames Brown for the ac cident and threatens to press the #% % % % * % % % % *% 4 % % * 4 % 4 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Henry entertain-- ed company from Waukegan over the week end. A large crowd attended the Hal-- lowe'en social held at the community hous@ Saturday' evening, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Miss Baxter of Evanston attended our social Saturday evening, and algp participated in both services Sunday morning. _ Mrs. Chas. Cermak spent last week end visiting relatives in Chicago. _ Dr. Odgers, our district superintend-- ent, will be at our church next Sun-- day. Communion will be held, also a quarterly conference meeting. There will be special music. * _ Miss 7fiiry Thompson of Kenosha hospital, spent Saturday at her home, Saturday evening, Nov. 15, the men of our gcommunity will give an oyster supper at the community house. There will also be--a program. So if you want a real oyster supper and hear a good program, come! _ Mr. and Mrs. L J. Slocum spent Sunday at Marengo. -- * -- Mrs. J. A. Latham is preparing to leave for Florida, where she will spend the winter. She will be accom-- panied by her Jaughter from Chicago, who expects to drive her car. Miss Eva Lewin, who is attending rormal school at De Kalb, visited over the eek end at her home. 4 4 % 4 % 4 % %4 % % % % % % 4 4 * * WEST FREMONT * 4 % % 4 % % * 4 % *4 4 * % % ¥% * % Mss# Helen E. Bederske is employed at the Goldstein clothing store in Waukegan. l e l uie C _ Mr. and Mrs. Louie Lohfink, Miss Helen E. Bederske and (;eo. Zewe of Waukegan were guests of Mr. nnd Sunday --Mr.cand Mrs. A. R. Cavanaugh and daughter Evelyn, of Arlington Heights spent Sunday with the Bederske family. Martin Bederske and family last ROSECRANS , J, N. LERNARD, Proprietor Telephone 202 --x-- ~ _ Liberty TEN YEA RS' PROGRESS ar is best These reductions in prices have more than doubled the purchasing power of your dollar when buying a Note the tem years' record of sales, then drive one and you will under-- s prowe oo Iou Sperahtng" saet relad mv-hbn'u---dp. as you ride. e A Insurance of all kinds Phone 154--M LIBE Libertyville Garage COLLINS & DOANE COMPANY e o e o n Amine pooer HE pronounced leadership of the Mwht"?dn ty and decreased price of the Chas. D Proctor DOWN BY THE ELECTRIC ST1ATION 200--J f Libertyville, IMlinois MONUMENTS -- and* Mausoleums Ten Years' Record of Chevrolet Sales 1914 5,006 1915 13,500 1916---- 69,68% 1917 --136,399 1918 93,814 Libertyville, Illinois Price, 1924, 510 LUBERTYVILLE 1919--161,019

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