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wir « • ; . < • ' • . '^i1? - V .f r - .*-•£ ;g t#; VOLUME XL MoHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 11. 1915. NO. 34 . ••. J*--:.- ^f; -1; WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS COHERS AND GOERS OF * WEEK IN Y OUR BUSY LITTLE VILLAGE BOAT FACTORY BUSY PLACE EMPLOYES WORKING ELEVEN HOURS PER DAY AND SUNDAYS AS SEEN BY PLA1NDEALER REPORTERS AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR PRIENDS Miss Eva Stoffel was an Elgin visitor last Saturday. Mrs. Richard Wray was a Chicago visitor last Friday. Mrs. Niok M. J us ten Was an Elgin visitor last Saturday. Miss Ethel Owen was a Rockford visitor last Satuaday. Paul Barbian spent a few days re­ cently ot Peoria, 111. W. F. Bassett was a Bar ring ton vis­ itor one day last week. Ray Opfergelt of Woodstock waa a visitor .in town Sunday. Prof. A. E. Nye spent Saturday last in the metropolitan city. Richard Wray boarded the train for Chicago Monday morning. J. C. Bickler boarded the train for Elgin last Friday evening. , Geo. Sullivan of Woodstock was a Sunday guest of McHenry friends. Atty. J. I. Liang passed last Thursday night in the home of J. H. Miller. Miss Esther Stoffel spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. F. O. Gans transacted matters of a business nature in Chicago Monday. 1 Peter Freund was among those to board the Elgin train last Saturday. Clyde Francisco of Chicago was the guest of McHenry relatives Sunday. Mrs. John Engeln spent a few days last week as the guest of Volo relatives. Miss B. Mae Small boarded the train for Rockford last Saturday morn­ ing. Joe Engeln spent a few days tljiis week as the guest of relatives in Chi­ cago. ^ • Jay Comiskey of Woodstock s^ent Sunday as a guest in the home of J. H. Miller. Miss Myrtle Gans has returned home from a few weeks' visit with Chicago friends. Walter Warner of Elgin spent Sun­ day as a guest in the home of Mrs. J B. Frisby. Mrs. Barbara Engeln attended the Engeln-Keef wedding'in ChiCago last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Martin of Wauconda were visitors in town last Thursday. Louis Oertel left last Thursday for a short visit with bis brother at Wells- ton, Ohio. Simon Stoffel attended to matters of a business nature in the metropolitan^ city Monday. ^flr. and Mrs. F. A. Boh lander were among the Chicago passengers Tues­ day morning. Arthur Fitzpatrick of Chicago was a Sunday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stilling. Mrs. C. E. Gay lord spent the latter part of last week as the guest of rela­ tives at Woodstock. Miss Sylvia Hilleof Irving Park is spending the week as the guest of Miss Esther Stotfel. Mrs. J. E. McAndrews and son, Earl, passpd a few days recently as the guests of Wauconda relatives. T. L. Grot of Ottawa, 111., attended to matters of a business nature here the latter part of last week. Herbert Landwer of Barrington spent Sund&y as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Claxton. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago passed the latter part of last week as the guest of her sisters here. Miss Bertha Wolff is spending the week as a guest in the home of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Mc Arthur, at Elgin. Miss Kathryn Kennebeck went to New Munster, Wi6., Monday where she attended the wedding of a relative. Mr. and Mrsv F. H. Schauof Chicago are spending the month at their sum­ mer home at Rosedale, on Fox river. Miss Villa and Granger Smith of Elgin spent the week end in the home of their grandmother, Mrs. Elseua Smith. Miss Flora Mansfield of Woodstock is here for an indefinite stay in the home of Postmaster and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Jack- Laughlin of Sandwich, 111., spent the first of the week as a guest in the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Laughlin. Miss Elizabeth Neiss of Fremont Center passed a few days this week as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Neiss. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Hanly of Pedria, 111., passed several days last week as guests in the home of the former's mother, Mrs. E. J. Hanly. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Goodman of Chicago were entertained in the home pf the former's parents, Prof, and Mrs. >|\ M. Goodman, Sunday. Mr. ahd Mrs. G. A. Barker and daughter, Glenys, of Crystal Lake «pent Sunday as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Freund. Mrs. P. H. Weber and children have Returned to their home at Park Ridge #fter a few days' visit id the home of ;l»er mother, Mrs. Robert Schiessle. v Mrs. James T. Perkins and daugh- ^et-, Adeline, spent the latter part of )ast and fore part of this week as fuestsot Woodstock friends. Mr. Per­ kins passed Sunday at (he county seat. One of the busiest places in town at the present time is the E. Hunter boat factory, where the men are putting in eleven hours per day and Sundays as well. The boats to be exhibited at the coming motor boat show in Chicago are now under construction and the boys will be kept busy during the next week or two in* finishing up and pre­ paring same for shipment to Chicago. The McHenry product is the very best ever turned out at the factory here. The new boats are built on the same plans as are the automobiles of today, the equipment including four and six cylinder engines, electric starters and lights and split seats. The boats are built for comfort as well as speed and some of the faster boats are capable of making thirty miles an hour and better. They are driven in tne same manner as are the automobiles, which makes them easy to handle and control. While the company makes a special­ ty of the popular priced boats, the larger and more elaborately built craft are also turned out. In short, the prospective buyer can be accommodat­ ed with any size or priced boat that he may desire. One of the new departments which has been added this year is the build­ ing of row boats. A large number of row boats are already built and carried in-stock and Mr. Hunter believes that he will find quite a large sale on these craft. In connection with this article it would also be interesting to ouwread- ers to know that over one hundred power boats, ninety per cent of which were built here, are being stored in the several large store rooms, which occupy sites near the main factory building. These boats are launched in the spring arid again taken from the water tt\e fall by means of fyi electrically driven winch, which, since its installa­ tions has not only proven a most ser­ viceable. apparatus, but a big time saver as well. Previous to its installa­ tion, it required the combined assist­ ance of every man in the shop to launch a boat, while with it two men can do the job with the greatest of ease. It is worth a in an'4 time and trouble to take a stroll over to the plant and look over the finished work as well as that which is under construction. •Mr. Hunter is always ready to show the visitors every consideration and courtesy and and for those who are in the markgji for a new craft we would suggest that they leave the order without further delay, as the orders that are surfe to be taken in at the boat show will keep them on the jump during the spring and early summer. Movies at the Central Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of each week. MRS. DALZIEL DEAD Mi's. Robert Dalziel, one of Lake county's oldest residents, passed away at the home of her y)n, Robert, near Dighton at midnight last Saturday, "the deceased was born in 1817 and was ainty-seven years of age at the time of her death. She leaves six children and a host of friends to mourn. The children are James, .Robert, William, John and Mrs. Robert McNiel. all of Lake county, and Mrs. Janette Stoner of Elgin. The funeral took place from the home of Robert Dalziel on Monday morning, interment being made in the family lot in Grant cemetery, near Volo. "FUN IN A HOTEL" At the Central Sunday, Feb. 14, the laughable tabloid, entitled "Fun in a Hotel," will be presented by local art­ ists. Cast of characters: Carrie Coffee, an iy>-to date waitress Lillian Heiroer Jacob Jobsblrk, a German sport ..Dr. A. Mueller E. Z. Eddie, a "Wibbon" counter ^clerk.., Edwin Heimer Charlie Chasem, a cornet virtuoso .. Paul Barbian Terrible Terry, a bad boy Geo. Bohr Silas Schotchhop, Prop, hotel Lewit J. W. Smith PINE CROWD AT VALENTINE PARTY An exceptionally fine crowd of young people attended the Just Us club val­ entine party at Stoffel's hall last Sat­ urday evening. The hall was appro­ priately decorated for the qccasion and presented a sight that was most pleas­ ing to the eye. The music by Moore's orchestra of Woodstock was all that could be desired, and, all told, the event was a most happy one for all who par­ ticipated in same. As has character­ ized previous events held by this club, the occasion proved a very dressy af­ fair. IN BUSINESS AT AHBOY, MINN. L. F. Block, who since selling out his mercantile establishment in Mc­ Henry has been employed in the Theo. F. Swan store at Elgin, has gone to Ambby, Minn., where he has opened Up aljew store with a new stock of merchandise. His family will follow in a week or so. Mr. Block has many warm friends in McHenry, who wish him success in his new field. Valentines at McAllister's. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR LUNY EXCHANGES MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NTEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE Dundee will vote on, the wet and dry question this spring. The citizens of Hebron are boosting for a pubic library for that village. Wauconda's taxes are lower than they have been for a number of years. "lied" O'Brien, the Woodstock wrestler, is the father of a ten pound boy. . Woodstock will not,be given its pro­ posed artificial ice plant. At least, not this year. " A move is now on foot at Woodstock to give that city aRfcdpath chautauqua next summer. The terms of nine of the seventeen supervisors of McHenry county will expire this spring. Kev. J. H. Hackley, a former Wood­ stock pastor, died at his late home at LaSalle, 111., Jan. 23. C. J. Hendricks, the well-known Harvard attorney, has entered the mayoral race in that city. This year taxes of fortv-fire tax pav­ ers of Richmond township amount to $100 or more. T. ('. Schroeder heads the list with $524. Borden's closed their ice shipping season at Genoa Junction last week. Between 200 and .'WO carloads were shipped from that |>oint Chet Reed of Richmond has moved to Spring Grove, where he has been made manager of the M'cHenry'County Independent Telephone company. William Hancock, a public spirited and generous citizen of Antioch, has offered to give a~strip of land for facto­ ry purposes to any individual or corpo­ ration. Crystal Lake is now a real city, it having been divided into three wards? The city has a population of 2,3<»4 and is the third town in size in McHenry county. M isses Richards and Wendell, nurses at the Woodstock hospital, have re­ signed and returned to Chicago. Miss Scheve of Chicago is now in charge of the place. The New Era Telephone company, owned by Hebron and Richmond peo­ ple, suffered losses estimated at be­ tween $2,000 and $."{,000 during the re­ cent storm. A. Clavedetscher, a steeple jack, was the center of attraction at Wood­ stock recently when he visited that city to repair the smoke stack on the Oliver typewriter building. Eight Wauconda lads are in bad for throwing decayed fruit at a sleigh- load of young ladies from I^akeZuiich. The Lake Zurich people have threat­ ened to make trouble for the Waucon- daites. The Lake Villa drys now declare that the village is wet and that these men are responsible for the present de­ ficit in the village treasury. They will fight for a village board made up of drys. The Northwestern Electric Light & Power Co. has been granted a franchise at Palatine with the proviso that the cgmpahy must have its plant in ope»- ation in that village within the (text fourteen months. Atty. George W. Spuner, prominent Democratic politician, has been ap­ pointed postmaster.of Barrington. He succeeds Henry K. Brock way, who has been postmaster in that village during the past sixteen years. The total amount of fines imposed by County Judge DeWolf in the re­ cent prosecutions in Boone county for violations of the local option law, were $3,200, the costs in same includ­ ed, and the total of jail sentences was 260 days. Ski enthusiasts of Woodstock are making trips to the Bull Valley hill. Some of the boys are determined to be­ come real jumpers and the stunts they pull off on their visits to the hill are most laughable, but highly enjoyable to those taking part in the sport. The Woodstock Sentinel has pur­ chased the E. M Pennock printery in that oity and has consolidated it with the Sentinel. A. L- Johnson, who was manager of the Pennock shop, has been retained as manager of the me­ chanical end of the Sentinel company. The Oliver Typewriter factory has just received an order for 500 niokel plated typewriters to be delivered to South America. -Other orders are coming in nicely and the employees started to work ten hours a day on Monday. More hands may soon, be added. Owen Corr, Paul Ritt and Lester Edinger of Woodstock have success­ fully passed the military examination held at Rockford recently and have been given their commissions. The first named young man is captain of Company G, I. N. G., of Woodstock. The second named is serving the com­ pany as second lieutenant and quarter master commissary, while the last named is serving as seoond lieutenant. BASK^J SOCIAL A basket social will take place at the Clemens" school house on Tuesday evening, Feb. lti. Conveyances will leave M. J. Walsh's store. Everybody is invited. M<=HENRY S SOCIETY A RMI Surprise Mrs. Nick Freund was the victim of a genuine surprise at her home on Front street on Tuesday of this week when a companyof relatives and friends called on her unexpectedly just to re mind her that the occasion was the fiftieth anniversary of her birth. There never was a more surprised woman than Mrs. Freund when the invaders put in their appearance at her home. The victim, with her hus­ band, was just getting ready for a trip to their farm when the company arrived and no oue except those pre­ sent can fully realize the completeness of the surprise. Alter enjoying a hearty laugh oVef the affair the guests were taken into the home where a most pleasant day was passed. Those present were: Messrst and Mesdames Henry Klapperich, S, H. Freund, John J. Schmitt, John M. Schmitt, John P. Schaefer, Jacob Schumacher, Anton P. Freund. H. E. liuch: Misses Rosa and Veronica Huemann, Susanna Schmitt, Susie Klapperich, Celia, Helen, Bertilla Freund, Teresa Schmitt, Kva Schaefer; Messrs. Anton and Stephen Schmitt, Henry Klapperich: Peter, Joe and Henry Freund. Farmer Bays Celabrat* The fanner boys of Griswold Lake, who shared with the Johnsburgh ball players the honor of being the best dressed group of six or more gents at the Eagle masquerade at McHenry, enjoyed their prize at the Weber home at Griswold Lake last Saturday- evening. The farmer boys were: Martin Weber, Henry Weber, Edward Krepel, Joseph Schaid, Frank Pfannen- still and William- Ensign. Among the friends who helped the boys celebrate were: Misses Gertrude Weber, Bar­ bara Weber, Anna Weber, Meta Krep­ el and Delia Schaid: Messrs. John Schaid, Henry Krepel, Joe Weber, George Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walmsley. Refreshments were served at midnight, after which all departed for their homes with & feeling that a most delightful time had been spent. "Jln|U, Jin|l« Balls" Again (Contributed) Twelve of McHenry's jolliest girls took advantage of the moonlight night and excellent sleighing and journeyed to Woodstock last Wednesday evening. After trembling in the high bob, they decided that the Princess theatre should be their destination. The pro­ gram was thoroly enjoyed by all. Later the girls patronized Wittenburg's by having various "Sundaes." The place was quite lively for awhile, voices and laughter mingling* in the air. Those who came home by the light of the silvery moon were: Misses Verena J us ten, Mamie Ibsch, Elsie Wolff, Esther Stoffel, Lenore Freund, Clara Miller, Laura Barbian, Mamie Buss, Aileen O'Reilly, Edyth Petesch, Vera Turner and Verena Brefeld. Secial Wheal A very pleasant meeting of the Social Wheel took place at the home of Mrs. N. H. Petesch on Saturday last. There were seventeen ladieq present. A pleasing feature of the oc­ casion, and one that stirred up more than a little merriment, was a progress­ ive button sewing contest. At the proper time refreshments were served, after which all departed for their homes, feeling that they had been royally en­ tertained at the hands of the amiable hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. D. G. Wells Thursday after­ noon, Feb. 18. W. S. S. 8. Meeta The W. S. S. S. club met at the home of Miss Mamie Buss on Wauke- gan street last evening, where a most pleas-act time was had by all. Garner and fortune telling took ftp the yoong ladies' time (or about two hours, after which delicious refreshments were par­ taken of. The refreshments were served on the color scheme, while the favors were in the form of red hearts. Before departing the guests assured their jolly hostess that they had had a most delightful time and hoped to have the pleasure of being her guests again soon. ^ SWghim Party A party of twelve young people en­ joyed a sloigh ride out to the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Sattem last Sunday. After partaking of a dandy dinner served by the hostess, the guests passed the afternoon in card playing and dancing- The ride was very much enjoyed as was the genial hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Pattern. The party con­ sisted of the Misses Gertrude, Anna and Barbara Weber, Mary, Kate and Barbara Althoff, Margaret, Gertrude and Barbara Weber and Messrs. Will Althoff and Richard Cronin. GO TO CHURCH SUNDAY PACK TIE CHURCHES TO THE DOORS NEXT SUNDAY LARGE ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED AT UNIVERSALIST AND METHODIST CHURCH­ ES NEXT SUNDAY This week has witnessed one of the largest campaigns for church attend­ ance ever known in McHenry and if expectations are fulfilled the churches will be crowded to their seating ca­ pacity next Sunday. The Methodist and Univeroalist churches are co-oper- ating in the campaign and a strong effort is being mad<? to have every person who is able at some church service Sunday. Members and workers in the churches have been busy dis­ tributing announcement cards and posters have been placedf in the busi­ ness-houses and on bulletin boards. The campaign is not a denomination­ al affair and no one is being advised where to go, but each one is entreated to go somewhere, "Go-to-Church Sun­ day" is the only request of those inter­ ested in the campaign. They don't care to what church you go, nor how you get there, but their whole em­ phasis is on "go." They are extreme­ ly anxious that on next Sunday every­ body lay aside their common routine, brace themselves with a happy smile and find their way to some church. If you have not received a personal invitation or have not become en­ thused with the "Go to Church Sun­ day" spirit there is yet time to fall in line with the crowd. Resolve that next Sunday you will break the old tradition of staying at home and send yourself to some church service. Your friends and neighbors will be there and you want to help swell the crowd to "Help pack thd churches to tha doors." SCHOOL tints ITEMS PERTAINING TO OUR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION have blutf (?) conductors iij "Cinderilla was the Th* Gaiety Cliib The Gaiety club members met at the cheerful home of Mrs. J. C. Bickler on Tuesday evening of this week, where a couple of hours were passed atj^^g^e subject of conversation progressive cinch and the partaking of delicious refreshments prepared and serve<| by the popular hostess. Miss Gertrtide Weber won the first prize, Mrs. N. "E. Barbian,' second, and Miss Elizabeth Thelen, the consolation. Everyone had a fine time. There's complexion protection in our cold cream. It preserves good com­ plexions and improves poor ones. 25c at Petesch's. They fndia. Eighth grader: prince's name." The American literature olass is now reading Poe's writings. "We're making a good start to jump exams in June." Eighth grade. Patronize home trade. Don't forget our "model store" in the front hall. Miss Gertrude Rauen and Mrs. Clay­ ton Harrison were high school visitors of the past week. ' Seventh grade pupils are interested in their new "Bodies at Work." They also enjoy the experiments. Current events were discussed this week by Elfreda Block, Bernice Bons- lett and Kathryn Thurlwell. The senior girls are trying to find out how many calorics of heat are re­ quired to make afternoon tea. Since the German class oommenced reading W ilhelm Tell they have learned that in Switzerland cows wear ribbons. Warning to the high school boys and boys in lower grades: "Wednesday morning for eighth grade boys in gym." Some artistic posters for the Pixie operetta have been designed by a few of the, high school boys. See them at either postoflice. Agnes: "Mr. Nye, may I go to the laboratory?" Floyd (a minute after): "Mr. Nye, may I go to the laboratory?" And they both went. Freshman to Mr. Smalley: "Please help me with an algebra problem." Mr. Smalley (coming toward the freshman's seat): "Where is the prob lem¥" Freshman: "In the book." SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT SCHUBERT SYMPHONY CLUB WILL PEAR HERE NEXT THURSDAY AP- The committee having the 1914-15 entertainment course in hand has made arrangements whereby the famous Schubert Symphony club will appear at the school auditorium next Thurs­ day evening, Feb. 18. This will be a special number and will not be given as one of the num­ bers selected by the committee for this season's course and for this reason the season tickets will be honored only in a measure. That is, a ten cent re­ duction from the regular admission price Will be made to those holding season tickets for the regularly con­ tracted season course. The prices next Thursday evening will be 50c, 35c and 25c. This means that holders of season tickets will be admitted for 35 cents, while all others will be charged 50 cents. The admission for children is 25 cents. The committee considers itself very fortunate in being able to secure such a talented company of artists and those who turn out on this occasion are as­ sured of something extraordinarily good. The«following program, which speaks for itself, should be sufficient induce­ ment to bring out a packed house: Soprano solo--Shadow Song (opera of Dinorah) Meyerbeer Leeta Corder Violin solo--Faust Fantasy (Gounod) Wieriawski Thomas Valentine Purcell Contralto solo--Lolita (Spanish Love Song) A. Buzzi-Peccia Lavinia Zendt Instrumental trio--Valse Fantastic (Especially Arranged) .Strauss Mandolin, Bandolin and Guitar Soprano solo (a) Come My Beloved (Opera of Atalanta) Handel (b) Dream on Dear Heart Leeta Corder Mandolin sole--Concerto in D (Man­ dolin alone) Aubrey Stauffer Thomas Valentine Purcell Vocal trio--Valse Serenade (Old French Love Song) Lamothe Soprano, Contralto-and Bass Violin Solo--(a) Adagio (From Fourth Concerto) _...Bazzini (b) Czardas (Hungarian Gypsy Dance Nachez Thomas Valentine Purcell Contralto solo--(a) Love Is Mine Gartner (b) The Nightin­ gale's Lullabye Purcell Lavinia Zendt Instrumental trio--Grand March de Concert. Stauffer Mandolin, Bandolin and Guitar Vocal duett--The Love You Bear Me (opera Bohemian Girl). Balfe Leeta Corder and Lovie Zendt Purcell Finale--Hunting Song (Especially arranged)! Buck Voices and Instruments of Company There are two more numbers to be given on the regularseasbn course and these will take plaCe some time after the close of the Lenten season. 'TENS OF LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED or BY PIAJNDESLER JTT-,, PORTERS DURING WOK WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS TIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY- , OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS #• Batter Market Butter on the Elgin board of tracle sold at 32 cents per pound last Satur­ day. Imported pure Olive oil at C. (Jntl's. For grippe use McAllister's cold tablets. The Trey O' Hearts, at the Cfentval Thursday. Watch next week for a good ftih story from a West Side merchant. Stanley, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schaffer, has been quite ill. Don't forget The Plaindealer when you have legal notices for publication. . * Always a good program at the Cen­ tral Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sundav. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Following is the announcement for the services at the Methodist Episcopal church for Sunday, Feb. 14: Sunday school, 10:00 a. m. Subject 6f lesson, "Samuel called to be a prophet." The pastor will give a short illustrated talk on "Lincoln." Morning service. Special music. Subject of sermon, "The Value of Co­ operation." Arrange with your neigh­ bors and friends for them to accompany you to this service. Evening service, 7:45 p. m. Discus­ sion of Epworth league topic during the first part of the service. Special music. Talk by the pastor. In the services of next Sunday we expect to use for the first time our new song books. Through the co-operation of the Sunday school, the Epworth league and the junior league we are able to have them at this time. Oppor­ tunity will be given for all who desire to purchase a copy for home use. We have heard folks talking about going to church on Go-to-Church Sun­ day, and we suppose that by the time this article is printed that topic will in many more instances. More than this, we are looking for the interest thus aroused to bear fruit in increased attendance hereafter. We will wel­ come you at the church services if you give us a chance. WALTER E. ELLJSQN, Pastor, s Who is the mysteriou^ murderer of Dark Hollow? Read the story in The P laindealer and find out. Fii st install- I ment next week. SECOND ANNUAL MASQUE BALL The second annual masque ball, giv- $n under the auspices of the River- view Camp, R. N. A., will be held at the Central opera house on Monday evening, Feb. 15. Ten valuable prizes will be given, as follows: Best dressed Rqyal Neighbor, green silk underskirt; best dressed Woodman, $2.00 flash light; shepherd, Fox razor in leather case; shepherdess, cut glass pickle dish; Jew, fountain pen; Jewess, string of pearl beads with gold clasp; Dutch woman, one-half dozen imported china cups and Baucers; Dutchman, pearl handled pocket knife; fool, cut glass cigar jar; folly, cut glass pitcher and six water glasses. All ladies in mask will be admitted free, whether accom­ panied by escort or not. Grand march »t 11:00 o'clock. Coffee and sandwiches will be served in the hall. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Moore's orchestra of Woodstock. Dance tickets, 75 cents; speclaU>»•», 25 cents. WILL WE HAVE TEAMT Will McHenry be represented by a baseball team this summer and if so, who will be the manager? This is the question that is being asked by base­ ball fans almost daily. That a good team with the proper man at the head could be made a paying proposition is almost certain. The fans will never rest easy until they have Mr. Walshes assurance that he will again lead the team this year. SO COUPLE AT DANCE About fifty couples enjoyed the hard time party at Knox's hall last Friday evening and from all reports everyone present had a fine time. Wauconda and Johnsburgh were both well repre­ sented. The prizes to the lady and gentleman dressed to best represent hard times were won by Miss Eliza­ beth Freund and Edwin Wagner. DANCE AT JOHNSBURGH The next and last dance to take place at Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, until after Lent, will be held at that place next Monday evening, Feb. 15. The music will be furnished by the North­ ern Illinois orchestra and a fine time is assured those who turn out. Tickets, 50 cents. UNIVERSALIST CHURCH 'The church that put the smile in religion." JGo to Church Sunday! Sun­ day school 10 a. m.;r morning worship, 11 a. m. Go-to-Church Sunday Topic, The Soul and Its Meaning in our Present Life." JOHN M. RATCLIPK, Minister The best Investment--Hoy Banking company's farm loans. Call and ar­ range for your uninvested funds.' Percy Lodtz has taken Roy Zimmer­ man's place with the Hoy Ranking company here. Dr. S. E. Grodins, the optometristi will be at the office of Dr. R. C. berlin on Thursday, Feb. 18. E. V. McAllister sells the new Al­ falfa tonic, which makes flesh and strength for mother and child. The terra cotta work on the new West Side bank building is now under way. An expert is doing the work. Don't forget the public card party at the McHenry House by the young ladies of St. Mary's church on Tuesday even­ ing, Feb. 16. The infant child of Mr. and Mr E. Boger has been seriously sick the past week with bronchial pneumonia is slowly improving. Robert Thompson, we are informed, has rented the Owen estate farm in this village and will move onto same about the first of March. The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Eva Stoffel of this village and Mr. William Aebiacher' fH' Chicago has Wen announced. " The first sign of spring is being carried around town by Fred Wein- schenker. The sign is most significant^ and one cannot help but notice it. The tax collector is the most un­ popular man in McHenry these days. All on account of the taxes being a few dollars higher than in former years. There is talk over on the West Side that a couple of home boys are con­ sidering the purchase <of the R. W. Gracy moving picture interests here. The time for holding the annual town anh village scraps is growing nearer. Thus far we have not heard the names of any of the candidates for office mentioned. &> ..•'•.'WSjib*'- . • - •5® ! 'i2. '*v*V • '.m •vfpr The young ladies Of St. liarj.tov church will hold a public card party at the McHenry House on Tuesday evening, Feb. 16. Favors will given to all who attend. Attorney Pouse Informs us that he n is going after the village attorneyship and we can assure the public that he is in every way capable of attending to.;< the duties attached thereto. . ^ ?w, 'i it'v -V Y-'X* • ^ V ,'SL ' * * | luM%•> 4 : According to the Elgin correspondent to the Elgin Courier, Miss Maude Curr has purchased a lot in the Owen addition and will build a bungalow thereon in the early spring. Mortgage securities constitute the highest class investment known. They never fluctuate as do bonds and stocks, fi) Call and interview us about them. Large or small amount. The Hoy Banking Okv - The Terra Cotta factory is agsttit" working ten hours a day and some de­ partments are working nights and on Sunday. NeW orders recently received are responsible for the flourishing con­ dition and the employes are happy. On account of the unsafe conditics of the Ice on Fox river, the race, adver­ tised to take place last Saturday, did not materializs. However, to give the spectators who had gathered a chance to see the ponies In action, a couple of dashes were pulled off on Water street. Rev. Lonergan of Crystal Lake gave a most interesting and highly enjoy­ able talk to the members of the local council, Knights of Columbus, at their regular meeting last Thursday even­ ing. The meeting, in general, proved one of the very beat held in the mv haIL . According to the Crystal Lake Herald, G. A. Barker has accepted a position as harness maker at Rockford, to which city he will move his family in the very near future. Mr. Barker, since leaving this village, has beeir employed in a harness shop at Crystal Lake. .. .am* Dr. A. I. F/oehlich of Chicago has rented the rooms over the West Side harness shop and will open an oS« therein. The west side of town has been without & I'OJiidciitphybiciiu sincc Dr. Arnold Mueller movew to Johns­ burgh and Dr. Froehlich believes that there is room for him in that end of town.