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JUS i Oi '^'-WfV'^ '=• - •' i^M" " : „ ^r.^PP^r 'VHrjr* WFM'. kv,.- -- ' . •» Hj ! r : > | C . - > y ^ r | v ,I^V • <^;-4...'L >• -; * »• ;•-"- OLUME 82 M'EZNRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30,1926 Mo. 90 ML AND CLUB DOIIKBOF WEEK N. A. JUVENILES ELECT OFFICERS Many Christmsstide Parties Wefe Held in McKenry Over the ,-j^ Week-end JeTtailes Elect Officer* 'lire Juveniles of Riverview Cswf, R. N. A., met at the home of Mrs. W. E. Cobb on Tuesday afternoon, A 'jbusiness meeting was held, at winchi COLLEGE STUDENTS HOME FOR HOLIDAYS Bays 1n£ ffme FoSkJ^wilt Yuletide So-- tlrft '"Amen# those who came to <M*r etty to spend the Christmas holidays were many of the young people who returned from schools and universities to join the family crowd Those from the University of Illinois who are spending their vacation with folks »t home *re: Charles F«rwerda, Carolyne Steffes, Alice Miller, William Nye, Angela Fetesch, Elisabeth Vogt and Richard Overton. Prank Page, Arthur Krause- and : lowing1 officers were elected for the nev.* year: Junior Oracle--Bernice Weber. Junior Past Orfccle-^-Marian Krause ] Junior Vice Oracle--Virginia &• fceln. ! Junior Recorder--Mildred Joos. I Junior Receiver--Evelyn Karls. 1 Junior Marshal--Juanita Keg. * Junior Assistant Marshal--Mildred Gans. Inner Sentinel -- Stanley lection of officers was held. The fol-1 Mary Brefeld are home from Elgin, where they are attending the Junior college. Romo Bobb is home from the university at Madison, Wis., where he is completing his course Tn pharmacy. Albin Anderson, who is devoting his first year to the study of law at Northwestern university, Chicago, is spending his vacation at his home west of town. Miss Berteel Spencer, who is attending the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago, is home for several days. Neil Doherty from Lyola university and Lillian Doherty from Rosary college, River Forest, are enjoying their vacation at home. Howard Phalin of Notre Dame is also home for the holidays. Clarence Thennes, who attends college at Milwaukee, Wis., is home for the holidays. McHenry may justly* be proud of the fine showing of her young people who are attending colleges, showing that they believe in higher education. Outer 8entinel--Jack fur- Junior Cobb. Junior "vey. Patriotism--Beatrice Weber Musician--Mae Justin. After the business meeting bunco was played, with first prize being - awarded to Angela Steilen, second prize to Virginia Engeln, third prise j to Hazel Kramer and fourth prize to "1 Bernice W^ber. Sixteen members fwere present. Lunch was served. The next meeting will take place on Mon- - day evening, Jan. 10, at seven o'clock s^arp, at the home of Mrs. A. L. Pur- CHURCHES HOLD XMAS SERVICES CATHOLICS IN EARLY MORNING WORSHIP Methodist Sunday School Scholars Take Park In Program Wednesday Night McHenryites, one and all, forgot their cares last week and joined in wishing folks everywhere the conventional yuletide greeting. The observance of" Christmas day was most complete and appropriate. There were church services, Christmas parties, old-fashioned Christmas dinners and last but not least Santa Claus with his bag loaded with toys for all the boys and girls. Through the progressiveness of the merchants the display Windows halve been unusually attractive with brightly lighted Christmas trees and decorations of the season, and many of the homes also displayed trees. The Kiwanis community tree at the corner of Elgin Road and Waukegan street and the tree at the Community high school are both very attractive and suggestive of the Christmas spirit. Just one thing was missing this year and that was the snow, <his part of the country having a "green Christ- HLDNIGHT AT JOHN8BTJKG 91. Jehn's Church Scene e* fnl Service «a Christinas TRAVEL ACCIDENT INSURANCE POLICY Entertain "Hello** Girls Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Scboewer were host and hostess to the "Hello" girls on Tuesday evening of this week. Bunco was played, prizes being awarded to the Misses Pamela Rietesel, Clara Miller, Villa Rothermel and Alvera Heimer, Miss Greeta Chamberlin receiving consolation. A most delicious luncheon was served by the hostess at a late hour. Those who made up the party were the Misses Villa Rothermel, Theresa Knox, Clara Miller, Lillian Stilling, Greeta Chamberlin, RoVena Marshall, Florence Conway, Loretta Steffes, Dorothy Matthews, Pamela Rietesel, Alvera Heimer, Eleanor Kreutzer, Mrs. Peter J. Schaefer, Mrs. Edward N. Young, Mrs. Lester Page, Mrs. Frank Hejmalik of Chicago and Mr*. John L. May of Indianapolis, Ind- Stay-A-Whiile Bunco Club Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer very delightfully entertained the members of the Stay-A-While Bunco club at their home Sunday evening with a .Christmas party. After the usual games of bunco Santa appeared and distributed gifts, each member having brought a gift to exchange. Mr, Claus alsb had a bag of toys which caused much merriment among the guests. At a very late hour delicious refreshments were served. The members having high score in bunco were Mrs. Peter J. Schaefer and Thomas Slavin. The consolations were received by Miss Theresa Knox and Pe- ' Schoewer. : ' Boy Scoots Troop No. 1 of McHenry l»eld -its regular meeting Thursday evening at the high school. Floyd Covalt, Jr., was elected troop treasurer and Howard Ensign troop scribe. The orchestra held its first practice. The boy's are getting nicely organized and visiters are cordially invited. The members of Troop 1 extend to all "Greetings for a Happy. &od Prosperous New Yew,* ; : , Pay Ihfes » All members of Riverview Camp, R. N. A., in arrears for dues and also December dues must be paid by Jan. 8, as the recorder's books will be audited soon after. For Miss Baer Miss Emily Smith held a^wrty at her home for Miss Elisabeth Baer of Chicago on Tuesday evening. Many games were played, prizes being awarded to Alma Justen, Elvera Weingart and Louise Kilday. Later a delicious lunch was served. Those presept were Elizabeth Baer, Alma Justen, Alveria Smith, Agnes Steffes, Elvera Weingart, Regina Glossen, Loretta Young, Louise Kilday, Clarice Miller and Emily Smith. F.EH The members of the F. H. H. club enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Ruth Phalin on last Thursday evening. Several games of buncowere layed, with Marian Krause winning first prize and Mildred Gans the consolation. The decorations were in keeping with the season and a Christmas tree added to the pleasure of the evening. A Christmas box was also enjoyed, in which the guests exchanged gifts. Refreshments Here served. Birthday Party % A surprise party was given at the home of Miss Gladys Warrington In honor of Miss Hazel Kramer, it being the letter's birthday anniversary. Dainty refreshments were served iimmediately after school and then games were played for a few hours. Thn«« who surprised Hazel were twelve girls from her grade. Dainty gifts were received. All reported a good time and wished Haul many more such happy birthdays. Bunco Cli4> The members of the Bunco club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Caroline Schiessle on Sunday evening. After several games of bunco were played it was discovered that Mrs. Henry Heimer had won first prise, Mrs. N. J. Justen second prize and Mrs. Elizabeth Laures received the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of a very pleasant evening. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Gertie Thurwell. '•$ Ten Years Old s^. ;0n Tuesday afternoon Marvin Meyers entertained several of his friends at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Meyers, to celebrate his tenth birthday anniversary. Bunco was played and Master Marvin Meyers was the lucky winner of first prize and consolation went to Kenneth Marshall. Delicious funch was served and Marvin received many .gifts i brance «l his birthday. Christmas Eve Party Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baron enter* tained a party of relatives and friends a t their pleasant new n >me on Waukegan street on Christmas eve. Those who *rere present to enjoy the evening with them were: Cloice Wagner and Mrs. Albert Wagner and children of Toledo, Ohio: Clarence Baron of Hebron, Mr. anJ Mrs. John Miller and Mr. and Mrs. George Stoffel and daughter, Rosemary. Pos toff ice records for both incoming and outgoing mail were shattered. The postoffice employes ceased work at noon and the offices were closed for the remainder of the day. The rural carriers also were given a vaca tion. It goes without saying that stores, banks, schools and business jiouses were closed for the day, also. Special Christmas services were observed at the various churches. Midnight high mass was celebrated at St. John's church at Johnsburg and at 11, 11:30 and 12 midnight the church bells called the faithful for the divine service. This was as a special dedication of the new 'decorations in the church and the altar was beautiful with the crib and decorations.in keeping with the season. Low mass with Christmas hymns was observed at 7:45 a. m. and high mass with sermon and benediction was celebrated again at 10 a. m. Early morning services were held at St. Patrick's church when high mass was celebrated at 5:30 a. m., with special music furnished by Earl Conway, Hubert Schoewer and Bernice Weber as an accompaniment to "Holy Night" and "Adeste Videlis." Low mass with hymns was observed at 8 a. m. and at 9 a. m. high mass was held. The altar was decorated with poinsettas, red and white carnations, ferns and cyclamen. Near the crib was the Christmas tree prettily decorated and lighted. At St. Mary's church six masses were held with thirty-two altar boys serving. St. Peter's mass was celebrated at 5 a. m. with special music and singing. Four violins played the accompaniment for "Silent Night," "Holy God," and "Adeste Videlis," which were sung at this mass. The altar was prettily decorated in beeping with the season with poiuselUus and the long needle pines. TT»e crib added to the Christmas spirit. Christmas services were observed at the Lutheran church on Christmas night, at which time the children joined in the program. The Luther League of Woodstock sang Christmas carols and the service was a most impressive one. Christmas services were observed it the Methodist church on Wednesday evening, at which time the Sunday school had charge of the program, the children furnishing the entertainment. The spirit of giving was manifested and each child brought n white gift to be given to some child less fortunate. The gifts were sent 1 John's Catholic ctraxch at Johnsburg a beautiful service of midnight high mass, Christmas morning, was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Wm. Weber. Thirty ltftle girls dressed entirely in white and thirty altar boys attired in cassocks made up a processional which marched up and down the two main aisles of the church. Fr. Weber followed the processional, giving a blessing to all. _ I Following this came the beautiful service of midnight mass. No other service or ritual of the Catholic church is comparable to this. At communion time it wes a wonderful sight to see very nearly the entire congregation receive the holy Sacrament. A very pleasing and appreciated musical program included a rendition of "Silent Night," accompanied by violin by F. Crowder; "Mass Purissima Cordis" B. V. M. by J, Singenberger; Offertory, "Leatentur Coeli," by J. Singenberger; and "Adeste Videlis" by J. Reading. Hymns by the choir with accompaniment on pipeorgan. The beautiful church was a pleasing sight to the eye as the colorful lighting played fantastic shadows and flickerings across the vast dome and arches of the edifice. About two hundred McHenry people were present to enjoy the servics; while about half of the Johnsburg parishoners were present. 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All policies will be issued direct from the newspaper office, signed by an authorized representative of the insurance company. Plaindealer subscribers everywhere, no matter where located are eligible to this service. Every man and woman, from 15 to 70 years old, inclusive, is eligible. Complete details of this great offer will be found on another page of this issue, and every subscriber to the Plaindealer is invited to take advantage of this offer. Send in your application now. ' In a "Wher* la the fair* "What la burning?" . - ^ . These, mill questions oi similar purport, hurled at the telephone operator just after the fire alarm sounds, often has the effect of putting the telephone service I'most out of business-- at least to a very serious disadvantage. It is human nature to want to know where the fire is. Many Instances have occurred in which the operators at the Central office were so swamped with curiosity calls, that important calls having to do with the handling of the fire emergency could not be answered promptly. For this reason the telephone company is suggesting to telephone users that they refrain from calling the exchange at that time, simply to locate the fire. They are also asked to refrain from making calls to friends and neighbors with the same object in view. While the firemen call in code, and the operator has instructions not to give information to curiosity seekers, nevertheless these calls seriously handicap the work of the operator and result in delays in getting information to the firemen. When the fire alarm sounds, the scene in the telephone office is usually one of great activity and the sfress> sometimes becomes so great, that the operators are not able to handl? all the calls even though every available girl is brought into the office to b out. This means that a call having to do with the fire, or with some police situation which develops, is needlessly delayed. In the interest of the general safety, this is a condition which ought not to prevail ard telephone users, by refraining from making these curiosity calls, may avoid a dangerous situation. JAS. T. PERKINS, Fire Chfif. XMAS PROGRAM AT Rot's' HOME MERRY TIMEON SUNDAY AFTERNOON Card Club Meets ' Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith entertained the member^ of their card club at their home Sunday evening. Five hundred was played and first prize was won by Mrs. John M. Schmitt, second prise by Mrs. John A. Miller and consolation was carried away by Mrs. Stephen May. -Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening enjoyed by those present. Assortment of Newsy Itoma Condensed Form For" Busy People Jim McMillen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis McMillen of Grayslake, who has made a name for himself in football and wrestling, as well as other athletic sports, has been picked by Wilfird Smith, sports writer for the Chicago Tribune, as one of the greatest players in t$ie game, and guard on the All-Star professional football team. McHqnry county is equipped with seven snow plows to plow drifts of snow expected this winter, according to a purchase made by the board of supervisors. AU the main highways of the county will be kept in traffic condition under the direction of the road patrol system, which covers about 170 miies off pab!ic highway in the county. Tom Gallagher of Barrington, a truck driver, was fined recently for crossing the railroad tracks while a warning signal was operating. He barely passed over the tracks when a fast train whizzed by. Almost overnight William McCarthy, struggling owner of a little farm near Lake Villa in Lake county, finds himself a wealthy man. He is to receive one-fourth interest in the $219,- 000 estate of his brother, J. H. McCarthy of Des Moines, Iowa. The Lake county man's share, it is figured, will be between $50,000 and $60,000. Two families of Elkhom, Wis., have appealed to police to aid them in their search for Charlotte Ammon, 17, and Cecil Latta, 18, sweethearts, who disappeared after a church banquet six weeks Ago. J. L. Ammon and C. E. Latta, fathers of the pair, kept silenf until recently, convinced that their children had eloped. They now fear fowl play. Marengo's chief of police, Henry Nolle, and Mrs. Ora S. Groth, a .Marengo telephone operator, were mar ried recently at Belvidere. Four men were recently caught stealing embalming fluid from the - -- - it TEACHERS TO HOMES DURING VACATION High School and Grade Teachers En- Jeyfag Heme Fir--ides Vat One Week , The schools of McHenry and vicinity closed on last Thursday afternoon and many of the teachers left immediately to spend the Christmas vacation at their homes or with friends and relatives out of town. Of the Community high school teachers Elmer Koeroer, instructor in mathematics, is spending the vacation with his parents at Chatsworth, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stringer and family are visiting relatives at Elgin and Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Wolf are spending their vacation with relatives near Galesburcr. Ill Miss Either Keller, who teaches domestic science in the high school, is visiting home folks at St, Cloud, Minn. Miss ODwyer, who has charge of the commercial department, is spending the week at her home at Dane, Wis. Miss Misner, teacher of English, is enjoying her vacation with relatives at Peoria, 111., and Miss Edna Gies, history teacher, has gone to Urbana, Indiana, for the vacation period. Teachers of the grade school who are spending the vacation at their homes out of town are Mrs. Anna Barron, who resides at Ridgeway, Wis., Miss Mary Kinney, who has gone to Mankato, Minn. School will re-ope* «* Monday, Januarys. ^ *o the Lake Bluff orphanage. Santa j 0ehlerM rnurtuary at Des Plaines Claus and Mrs. Santa Claus appeared .g guppose<j they wanted a drink and Family Party Mr. and Mrs. John R. Knox entertained at a family party at their home on Riverside Drive Christmas day. Those who enjoyed the day together 9 were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Geary, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geary and son, Eu- •"/.$ gene, and Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Mai- . «eg man of Wauconda; Miss Helen Ber- 1 nier of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. 3. N. Zimmer and Mr. and Mrs. H. J. ,^j&affer and son, Stanley. 1 Pnble Card Party - ^ lliverriew Camp, R. N. A., w8l five a public card party Tuesday evening, Jan. 11, at the K. C. hall. Watch these columns for further iMirticul&rs „ next week. ahn at Balceto Busy Bee Club The small Busy Bee club met at the home of Gladys Warrington Thursday afternoon. Lunch was served first, then an hour was spent in sewing. Those belonging to the club are Evelyn Karls, Beatrice Weber, Hazel Kramer, Anita Br>con, Evelyn Smith, Laverne Engeln and Gladys Warrington. The club sent a nice dressed doll to the Woodstock Orphanage for Christmas*,, . O. K. Clnb i. Mb Lorraine Blake entertained the members of the O. K. club, at a Christmas party at her home Wednesday afternoon. The home was decora ted to suit the occasion. Bunco was played and first prize was won by Laura Blake and second prize by Lucy McCabe. A dainty lunch was served and all enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Unity Reunion Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freund, Jr., had n family reunion at their home north of Johnsburg on Christmas day. Those present were Mrs. John Lay, Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Freund and family, Miss Martha Miller, from Johnsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Miller and family from McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. at the close of the program and after singing a duet th<-y made each child happy with a gift from a prettily decorated Chrrtmas tree. Generally sneaking the Christmas season in McHenry was one of peace and happiness, with many family reonions and hom^orr.ings, and the fact thet Christmas occurred on Saturday this year made the celebration a twoday affair. ICE CUTTING STARTS ON THE MILL POND Twenty-tHree Men Empkyed In Wlrk--lee Is Twelve Inches Thick The ice-cutting season commenced this week when Math Baur started work on the mill pond on Monday. Several weeks ago the boards were put into the dam to hold back the water and allow it to become deep enough for ice and the continued cold weather has caused the ice to form rapidly. Filling of the ice house was started on Tuesday and with continued good luck Mr. Baur expects to be finished by Friday. Twenty-three men are employed in getting the ice which is now twelve thick into the ice-house. Borden's have not yet started filling their house but will probably commence work next week. Fox river is now frozen over and those who enjoy the sport are making the most of the good skating up and down the river. Car Hita Telephone Pole An accident occurred near the Emerald Park school house Sunday forenoon when the car driven by Robert Fuller ran into a telepone pole. Mr. Fuller, who resides on a farm south east of town, was returning home from McHenry with his two children when the steering wheel of the car became locked sind the car headed for the side of the road, hitting a pole. The car was. put out of commission with a broken wheel, running board and windshield and the occupants of the car received severe cuts and bruises. The next day the)car was towed in for repair*. Christinas Tree Laden With Gifia Made Possible By Donations of Local Pwple Perhaps one of the most interesting and delightful programs of the Christmas season was that held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kline, when the nine boys in thw home furnished a Christmas entertainment for their friends. Santa had been very, good to these boys and they were all very happy. It was a touching and pathetic scene to see these boys who have so little enter so heartily and happily into the Christmas spirit of1 the day. That they are receiving the best of care and training was made evident by the way they carried out their program and as their clear, young voices were raised in the Christmas carols the listeners marveled at the remarkable ability shown. Mrs. Collins, mother of one of the • boys, presided at the piano, playing the accompaniment for the songs, the first one being "Hale Merry Christmas Tide." This was followed by a duet by two of the boys and then a solo by another one of the boys. Santa, Claus also appeared on the program and called on his friends, the carpenters, who helped him make his toys for a song. Jack Frost was there also and gave two,, selections. Floyd and LeRoy also gave solo selections. The program was closed by a good-byq song by all the boya. A pretty Christmas ,tm famished the decorations, around which wer* collected the gifts given the boys by various donors. Wyer Hayden. of the boys was matter of cwremoniesit Alfred W. Bruhn, whd id Suj^rin# tendent of this district for the Illinoii ™ j Children's Aid society, was present and gave a short talk and explanation about the wonderful work this societyis doing. Among tether things hastated that since its beginning, forty- three years ago', the society haa A MRS. ANNA DAKE PASSES AWAY AT CHICAGO HOME resorted to the dead man preserver to satisfy their thirst. The Elgin National Watch company has declared a bonus for its 4.400 employees, amounting to $300,000. Each employee received as bonus an amount equal to live per cent of their ".vaces. A record of juvenile crime, almost unbelieveable in audacity, has paved the way for' two Lake Geneva school boys from their homes in the third ward to the county pail and probably to a state penal institution. Police i»nd school authorities declare that never has this community known so vicious a crime wave as that involving these lads and nerhaps sever*! cf their companions. The two are Richard Greeter, 12, and Willie Schlimmer. 11. They are said to have staged dozens of robberies recently in the Wisconsin resort city. Her friends here were grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. Anna Dake at her home at 10 West Eighteenth street, Chicago, on Sunday night, Dec. 26, 1926. She had been in poor health for dome time and her death was not unexpected. She leaves to mourn her loss three chidren, Stephen, Richard and Helen, being preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, and daughter, Marcie. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning, Dec. 28, at Chicago, with interment at Mount Olivet. Those from McHenry who attended the funeral were Mrs. William J. Welch and Miss Bridget Doherty. Popular Twelve The members of the Popular Twelve Card club were entertained at the pleasant home of Mrs. Richard Fleming on Riverside Drive Wednesday afternoon. Eight games of five hundred were played, with first prize being awarded to Mrs. Charles Gibbs. Second prize was won by Mrs. Nick Freund, third prise by Mrs. Simon Michels and consolation by Mrs. Ted Kalin. A delicious two-course luncheon was served by the hostess at the close of a pleasant afternoon. The house was prettily decorated in keening with the holiday season. Injured In Fall On Tuesday afternoon Henry Dowe suffered severe injuries when he fell from a staging on which he was working. Mr. Dowe has been working with Henry J. Schaeffer on his new hcise on Main street and at this time he was working near the porch when the staging gave way causing him to fall to the ground. He was taken to the doctor's office for an X-ray examination and it was found that several ribs were cracked and K arm broken. ,€J cared for 10,000 children, bang th» largest and oldest of the child-caring agencies. It now has thirty-five fielj workers, who work in every county in the state, and three; receiving home% one at Evanston, one at DuQuoin an§ a school for girls at Potomas, 111. There is no provision made by tlm state for the care q£ normal, dependent children and it is the purpose of the society to save the thousands of j children made homeless by death o(f incapacity of parents and to estaW ' iish them in the iifaini normal nous# holds and to give iem a chance ill depend upoai and aid. The siety, of whick is the prest- N. Michigan names of the From Mrs. Hunter Miss Maud Curr is in receipt letter and Christmas greeting ?r« m Mrs. Everett Hunter, who is now at Oakland, Calif. The writer states t*»a* she is all settled in a nice apartment at 5606 Taft avenue and likes it very much. Th? letter stctod that Mr. Hunter was expected to arrive 111 New Zealand on Dec. 20. Loose leaf work is a specialty of the PliinrimlfT lob department. Entertains Friends Mrs. Laura Kent delightfully entertained a group of friends at her beautiful new home on Riverside Drive on last Wednwdav afternoon. Various frames and contests were indulged in and prizes awarded the winners. Th^ hostess, who possesses ^ beautiful c o n t r a l t o voice, sanf a ftroup of f a vorite sones. after which a two-course luncheon was served. The favors and decorations were pretty and in keening with the season, carrying 'he holiday spirit. »•. Notice The Daughters of the G. A. R. will pieet Tuesday afternoon in the Modern Woodmen hall. Classified ads are winners PLAN TO OPEN MODERN BAKERY BY MARCH James Marshall of Champaign, 111., is making arrangements to locate in McHenry, where he will open a modern bakery no^ later than March first. As stated some time ago he has closed the deal for the Mat Niesen building on Green street, where he will conduct his bakery. Reports which have been circulated that Mr. and Mrs. Marshall would not locate here are entirely ungrounded, as they have every intention of locating here as soon as they can arrange to do so. Ankle Sprained George Barbian has been confined to the use of crutches since last Wednesday, when he slipped on the ice and sprained his ankle. In company with a friend he had gone fishing to Pistakee Lake and while descending a hill leading to the lake he slipped and turned his ankle. He did not return immediately, but after an hour or two the pain became so great that he was forced to consult a doctor and found the ankle to be sprained. He is now quite comfortable, although it will take the injured ankle some time to mend. / rirths Santa Claus visited St. Joseph's hospital at Elgin on Christinas day, where he left a real honest-to-goodness Christmas present from "Ithe stork. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stringer are the proud parents of a baby son, who arrived on that day. Mr. Stringer is the well-known instructor of athletics in our high school and bids fair to soon have a basketball team all his life and for this voluntary contribu main office of this John H. Winterboi dent, is located at boulevard. Among board of directorsfound sack names as Mrs. W. Borden, John Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. C. McCormiek, Mrs. Potter Palmer, D. M. Ryersoi^ Mrs. Howard Spaulding and Mrs. Edward F. Swift, all names of business men and social leaders that stand intergrity and are, lit part, an assu** ance that the work ^ of the lllinoia Children's Home ana Aid is a com* munity asset. '} '* C. B. Williams, on% of the greatest ||y social workers in thd United States, ' will speak at Crystal Lake on Jama* ^ ^ ary 25 and the society is also about to broadcast once a month from sta^ tion WWAE. . Mr. Bruhn concluded his interesting and instructive talk with the story a* •: one of the boys who when asked hf t his teacher to tell the shape of tha Ail world answered, "The world is in bad :• shape," a condition which the society is,doing its best to changf, {or children. ORGANIZE TOWN • BASKETBALL TEAM To "Yon Air From Florida Orange blossoms fragrant, sunshine day by day, Ne'er a hint of winter, Christmas on the wsy! Makes us think of loved ones, though down south we roam, So we're sending greetings to "yon all at home!" The above is the greeting which Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Sayler send to their friends from Belleview. Florida, where they are spending the winter in the sunny south, the land of flowers. •/' •' •K'1' Try our Multiple Listing System-- tent A Co. Z8-€f MRS. STEINSDOERFER DIES AT HOME NEAR LILY LAKE Mrs. Frank Steindoerfer. 68 years old, passed away at her home near Lily Lake on Monday evening. Dec,. 27. 1926. Funeral services will be held Friday forenoon, Dec. 81, at Volo with burial at St. Mary's tery at McHenry. . , Obituary next week, f Many of the young men of our community are becoming interested in basketball and have 11 organized a a town team. Those who are turning out regularly for practice ar«t Gus Freund. Zeke Bacon, Earl Walsh^ Leo Winkle, Svbra Whiting, Willtail Green. Bernard Newsaan. Earl son, Lester Bacon and John StoffeL Jr. Earl Walsh has been appointaf captain of the first team and William Green is captain of the second team, while Carl Weber is manager. Tha boys have a good, fast team and be glad to have a few more ir players. A game was played Wednesday evening at the Community high school between the above tesup and the high school team. t The town team or Alumni team it is called played the local high yfho<| team Wednesday night and lost both games by a very small margin. Tb» score in the game between the firat teams was High School 21, Alumni 19. In the game between the second teams the score stood High School 13, Alumni 11. It goes without say'nqf that when scores are as close as (he above that the games were wqi played and most interesting and satciting. .ir*. Dance at Johnsburg The Johnsburg Community dak wjBI give a dance in the Parish hall at Johnsburg, Monday evening, Jan. 3, 1927. Everybody invited. Tickets $1.00 per couple. A good time is assured. Music by Fox River Skylarks. Try our Multiple Listing System- Kent ft Co. 28-fp-tf . •' * 'i; , ... 1 •