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VOLUME XLTTI MOIIENKY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13. 1917 NO. 27 ^ WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS (OHKKSANII GOBRS OF A WEEK IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE K- OF G, WAR FUND DRIVE Began Monday and Will Continue Thruout the Week • A*. Seen By Plaindealer Reporters and Banded Into Our Office By Our 'friends "'jduy Bacon was a Chicago visitor last Friday. R. S. Howard transacted business in Chicago last Friday. Anton Schneider was a business vis­ itor in Chicago last Friday., Miss Lillian Pouse was a Chicago passenger Tuesday evening. • Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bohlander were Chicago visitors last Friday. Peter Frett boarded the train for the windy city Tuesday morning. • Dr. and Mrs. A. I. Froehlich passed Monday in the metropolitan city. Mrs. N. H. Petesch was among the Chicago passengers Tuesday morning. Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin spent a day last week at DeKalb, 111. Miss Eva Stilling was among the Chicago passengers Monday morning. Frank Jus ten was among those to board the Chicago train Tuesday even­ ing. Everett Hunter attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago Tues­ day. Mrs. F. V. Cpbb of Hebron was the guest of relatives here one day last week. ., Wm. Bopslet^ attended to business matters in the metropolitan city last Saturday. . Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bonslett were among the Chicago passengers la^t Thursday morning. F. H. Wattles attended to matter^ of a business nature in the metropol­ itan city last Friday. C^ W^ Stenger and F. VA. Cooley took in the Fat Stock show in Chicago last Saturday afternoon. Elmer Nichols passed several days last week in Chicago, where he at­ tended the Fat Stock show. M iss Maude Granger of Chicago parsed .the latter part of last week as the guest of home folks. . Dr. Heller of Des Plaines spent Wednesday evening as the gjiest of Lieut. F. J. Aicher in this village. Jos. A. Stenger of Cary spent Sun­ day as a guest in the home of his brother, C. W. Stenger, and family. Mrs. R. T. Wray accompanied her husband to Chicago Monday morning, Mir. Wray reporting for war service. Robert Campbell of Lyle, 111., was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell, here Sunday. Mrs. Andrew Eddy apd sons, Lloyd, and Claron, were the guests of Chi­ cago relatives the latter part of last week. Mrs. Ellen Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gibbs and Miss Catherine Walsh spent a recent day with Woodstock relatives. Mrs. F. K. Granger passed the lat­ ter part of last and the fore part of this week as the. guest of relatives in Chicago. Miss Eva Stenger of Chicago was entertained in the home of her broth­ er, C. W. Stenger, and family over the week tod. Clinton Martin of Madison, Wis., passed Friday of last week as a guest in the home of Postmaster and Mr .. , E. E. Bassett. Miss Marion Conway returned to her work at Elgin Sunday evening aft^r having spent part of last week with home folks. % John Campbell and Miss Hannah Rayner of Downer's Grove .were Sun day guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell. Mrs. John Heimer passed the latter part of last and the first of this week is a guest in the home of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Geo. C. Steilen, in Chicago Miss Esther Matson of Chicago spent the latter part of last and the first of this week as a guest in the ItWie of her mother, Mrs. Peter Wirfs. Mrs. James T. Perkins and daugh­ ter, Adeline, spent Saturday and Sun­ day as the guests of Woodstock rela­ tes. Mr: Perkins was over at the eoenty seat Sunday. * Mrs. A. A. Landwer and little son, Keith, were guests of relatives at Woodstock the latter part of last and the fore part of this week. Mr. Land ww was a county seat visitor Sunday Those from out of town who attend­ ed the Alexander-Granger wedding here last Saturday were: Mrs 8, S. Chapell of Chicago, Mrs. G G. Smith, daughter, Villa, and son Granger, of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs Alexander, Mr. and- Mrs. Lyle Free man and children, Loretto, Vanetta fonry and ^Dorothy, of Hebron. •Mrs. B. H. Hammack of El Paso, Texas, is here visiting in the home of ' her brothers, Nick and George Bohr, whom she has not seen in twenty-six years. The last time she visited her brothers Mrs. Hammack was making her home in Michigan, but during the pest several years she has claimed the southern city as her home. She has a married daughter, who is a familiar figure in society in that city and who has also posed for the movies. Mrs Hammack's visit to this village came as a very pleasant (surprise to her toother here. ^ . This is Knights of Columbus war fund week and in every section of the United States where the order is rep­ resented workers are out to assist in a drive to collect $3,000,000 to be used in erecting chapels, recreation build­ ings and furnishing entertainment for Uncle Sam's bojrs who are now and who will later on be in service. Of this sum McHenry's allotment is $1,400. The local K. of C. council, at a meeting held at its hall last Sunday afternoon, appointed various,, commit­ tees, the members of which have al­ ready set out to canvass the territory covered by the membership of the local council. While -the allotment looks quite large at the outside it isn't so large after all when the terri­ tory covered by the local council is taken into consideration and from the reports that are being made to the officials of the McHenry council at the end of each day it looks as if the full Stnount will be subscribed. The McHenry territory covers the village of McHenry and the rural districts adjacent, Johnsburg, Spring Grove, Ringwood, Solon Mills, Rich­ mond s Ingleside, Fox Lake, Round Lakei Crystal Lake, Wauconda, Anti- och, Cary Station and Grayslake. A committee has been named in each of the above mentioned places and work of soliciting and collecting the funds is already well under way. Here in McHenry the twcf committees are meeting with gratifying success and when the campaign comes to a close the reports are sure to show most encouraging results. The K. of C. work at cantonments here as well as in Europe is along the same lines as that of the Y. M. C. A., the recreation halls and entertain­ ments being open to all soldiers, re­ gardless of creed or nationality, the only difference between the two bodies being that the K. of C. provides a priest at all cantonments so that the Catholic boys may have the same spiritual advantages as are at their disposal at home. Outside of this one feature the worjc is exactly the same as the Y. M. C. A. and any soldier, no matter of what creed he may be, will always have access to the recre­ ation halls as well as to the entertain­ ments carried on therein. Early reports from the various com­ mittees are to the effect that Cath­ olics and protestants are subscribing most liberally towards this fund and The Plaindealer hopes to be able to say in its next issue that the full amount has been subscribed here. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Riverview Camp Elects Officers Riverview Camp, No. 6818, R. N. A., held election of officers at its hall on Water street Tuesday evening of this week, which resulted in the election of the following named, who will be installed as officers for the ensuing year: uracle, Florence Cobb; vice oracle, Mabel Newman; past oracle, Barbara Krause; chancellor, Mary Bonslett; recorder, Katherine Schneid­ er; receiver, Elizabeth Niesen; mar­ shal, Maude Rothermal; assistant marshal, Lena Bohr; inner sentinel, Katherine Meyers; outer sentinel, Mary Green; manager, Elizabeth Schneider; physician, Dr. D. G. Wells; musician, Minnie Holtz; Faith, Kath­ erine Pitzen; Courage, Rose Hueman; Modesty, Margaret Weber; Unselfish­ ness, Lena Justen; Endurance, Bar­ bara Weber; flag bearer, Annie Boley. The next regular meeting will be a Christmas party and will be held on the evening of Dec. 26. All Neigh­ bors are requested to come and bring a small parcel. Woodmen Elect Officers At a regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America on Wednesday evening the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Consul, Jas. N. Sayler; past consul, A. M. Brownf advisor, Andrew Eddy; cletk, W. D. Wentworth; banker, M. A. Con­ way; escort, W. A. Sayler; physicians, Dr. A. I. Froehlich, Dr. D. G. Wells and Dr. A. F. Muelelr; watchman, John Miller; sentry, John Walsh; trustee, Math. Steffes. Installation will be held some time next month. The exact date has not been decided. Social Wheel Elects Officers The Social Wheel elected new of­ ficers for the year 1918 at the meet­ ing of Dec. 6, which was held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Himler. Those chosen to serve for the year are as follows: President, Mrs. Ethel Holly; vice president, Mrs. Mattie Smith; secretary, Mrs. Lola Walsh; treasurer, Mrs. Katherine Wells. # The next meeting wijl be held at the home of Mrs* Jas. B. Perry on Thursday aft ernoon, Jan. 3. Ladies' Aid The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church met with Mrs. C. h- Page Thursday last for an all day meet­ ing. The ladies spent the day sewing for the Belgian mothers and babes. Dinner was served by the hostess and a pleasant day was spent by the so siety members in deeds of charity. French ivory toilet seta <|od odd pieces at Petesch's. MiBi-elluiieoutt. Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Bus} People The saloon license of u> Mr. Klen- man has been revoked at Antioch and a new license granted to, Mr. Weiss to operate the place. . =• ' , Nineteen Elgin plants have adopted the "Kenosha" plan of alloting its employes to donate one-half hour's work each day to help swell the",war funds. . Harry Snudden and Fritz Peterson, not to be bluffed by a.dare, walked to Lake Geneva, Wis., from Hebron one day last week. Both men' are well along in years. A 12x12 addition is being construct­ ed to the Borden factory at Genoa Junction, Wis., wherein machinery wil! be installed that will soften the water used in the boilers. The Crystal Lake Herald in last week's issue announced that the sub­ scription price of that paper would be increased from $1.50 to $2.00 begin­ ning the first of the year. The Janak building at Algonquin^ formerly occupied by* a garage, has been remodeled into a first-class mov­ ing picture house. The place was opened last Saturday evening. The business men of Algonquin are about to organize a volley ball team. It has been suggested to rent a room in the Borden milk factory in that vil­ lage to be fitted up as an athletic room. The hardware firm of Senne & Iiaue has dissolved partnership. Mr. Senne, the senior mender of the firm, has gone into retirement, while the busi­ ness will hereafter be conducted by Mr. Raue. The opera house at Grayslgke has closed its doors. The place has been operated continuously ever since its construction eighteen years ago. Dur­ ing the past few years ,it has been used as a picture show house. Editor John Brill, owner and pub. lisher of the Richmond Gazette, has volunteered his services and left last week for training quarters "some­ where in the South." A competent man has been given charge of his publication. The train service between Waucon­ da and Palatine is again quite regular after considerable trouble with the en­ gines. "Maud," the engine which has been in service almost continually since the completion of the road, has finally been consigned to the junk pile. The recruiting office at Elgin has been one of the most active places in that city during the past two weeks. Applicants for army service besiege the office daily and already over 100 men have been signed up and depart­ ed for service in the United States army. The scarcity of houses is very keen­ ly felt at Waukega^n at this time. The Wilder Tanning company, which gives employment to many colored people, has set out to erect homes in giVen district, which, when com­ pleted, are to house the families who have recently moved to that city from the south and other points. Waukegan, with a population of over 20,000, seems unable to have a full company of Home Guards of 120 men, while Wauconda, with a popula­ tion of about 400 people, has a guard of 121 men. Their excuse pver ai Waukegan is that the wives of men who are willing to join the home com­ pany will not allow their husbands to go out after dark. At a meeting of that body last week, W. E. Miller of Libertyville was elect­ ed president of the Lake County Agri­ cultural society, which conducts the Lake county fair. Mr. Miller was at the head of the association several years ago and his return to office is looked to with a great deal of satis­ faction as the people over in our neighboring county have faith in Mr. Miller and expect to see him make next year's fair one of themftst suc­ cessful ever held. Wm. Mass, a blacksmith of Herbon, who is employed at Zenda, Wis., met with a painful accident one morning last week. He was on his way to Zenda in his Reo car, when he noticed steam protruding from the radiator. Thinking that the water was freezing he stopped the car and attempted to throw off the fan belt while the en­ gine was still in motion. The result was that he lost the end of the first finger on his left hand, while the nail was also taken off the second finger. Chas. Eavinskis, employed on a farm owned and operated by a Ger­ man near Grayslake, is a self admit­ ted slacker. At the time that the reg­ istration took place £he young man was advised by his employer not to register. Later on. according to the young man's story, he was threatened with death if he ever told anyone that he had been advised against register­ ing. A short time ago the young man quit his job and went to Waukegan, where he unfolded his story. • Federal authorities have taken the case in hand. POULTRY SHOW NEXT WEEK Will Open at Stoffel's Hall on Wed­ nesday Evening Next The third annual poultry show and grain exhibit, given under the auspices of the McHenry Poultry, Pet Stock & Grain association; will open at Stoffel's hall in this village on Wednesday even­ ing of next week, uDec. 19, and will continue for five days, closing a week from next Sunday, Dec. 23. , The association has already given two successful shows and the members and officers of the association are out to make this year's event the hanner one of them all. The various officers as well as mem hprs and friends of the association are working along in a most harmonious manner and reports that have already reached the secretary.are to the effect that this year's display of birds as well as grain will come up to and prob­ ably surpass all expectations. , Our people as well as residents in the1 rural districts haye always dis­ played more than ordinary interest in this annual show and it looks as if that same interest will again prevail this year. While it is to be regretted that Ed. L. Hayes, who is probably more famil­ iar with thehandling-of exhibits of this kind than any one else in Mc- Hetiry, cannot be here.to look after the preliminaries, we feel certain that the men appointed to look after these details will give them,their very best and most careful attention. The season tickets for the show this year are selling at T>0 cents each and the young people who have entered the ticket selling campaign are working hard to get in on one of the prizes offered. This feature also assists greatly in stimulating «an interest among our people and with favorable weather conditions our third annual show should go down in the annals of the association as a complete success. The officers and members of the as­ sociation will appreciate afty help in the way of boosting the show that the pilblic may see fit to extend. Don't forget the dates and try to be in at­ tendance at least one if not all of the nights that the show is in progress. You are welcome. A Letter of Thanks At this time 1 wish to make public my appreciation of the cordial recep­ tions given me by the people of Mc­ Henry. 1 wish especially to thank the Red Cross, the Masonic lodge, the Eastern Stars, the Modern Woodmen, the East Side Business Men's club and the may friends who have presented me with many fine articles of remem­ brance. 1 also wish to express my gratitude to the business men of Mc­ Henry and to all of my friends for the support and help they have given me during the last few years and for their expression of good will and friendship which they have shown me on every occasion during my stay in McHenry. Never was a person treat­ ed with such sincere friendship and never will this last week in McHenry be forgotten by me. Alford H. Pouse, 2nd Lieut., F. A., U. S. R. Woodmen Give Farewell Members of the local camp of Woodmen gave a community farewell to their brother Woodman, Lieut. A. H. Pouse at Woodman hall on Friday evening of last week. The affair was a most enjoyable one. The program consisted of impromptu speeches by local men, whose remarks were di­ rected with respect to the com­ missioned officer of McHenry. The Woodmen presented Mr. Pouse with a silver cigarette case. He responded with a feeling of gratitude toward them and his many friends in the com­ munity with a hope that he would re­ turn safely to co-operate with the many organizations that so honored him on the occasion of his call to de­ fend his oountry in the capacity of second lieutenant. Refreshments were served before the close of the recep­ tion. In Charge of Practice Arrangements were completed last week whereby Atty. Arthur Mullen of Woodstock will look after the law practice of Lieut. A. H. Pouse dur­ ing the latter's absence. All of Lieut. Pouse's unfinished business has been turned over to the Woodstock attorney, where it will receive prompt and careful attention, and any new business entrusted to the young coun­ ty seat lawyer will also receive the very best attention at all times. Be­ ginning Friday, Dec. 21, and continu­ ing every -Friday thereafter, Atty. Mullen, will be at the West McHenry. State bank, where he will be pleased to meet anyone requiring the.services of a competent attorney. Moved to BarrevIHe Mr. and Mrs. Dan Nellis have moved from the Hanly farm on Elgin road to the farm known as the Fitzsimmons place at Berreville, now occupied by a Chicago party, whose name we have not learned. Mr. «Nellis will act as foreman on this place and will occupy the tenant residence adjoining «' • Christmas * cards and booklets at Petesch's. FIRST TOWNSHIP MEETING UNDER AUSPICES OF C. N. D. AT SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Richard B. Walsh and State's Atty. V. "S. I. u in ley Give Rousing Patriotic Speeches The first of a series of patriotic meetings was called by Towship Chair­ man C. W. Stenger on Tuesday even­ ing at the school auditorium and those who failed to attend missed the finest patriotic meeting ever held in Mc­ Henry. Chairman Stenger announced that ^the meeting would be opened by the McHenry band, after which America was sung by the audience, Mrs. J. W. Smith presiding at the piano. "The Purpose of the Meeting" wa^ then thoroly and distinctly explained by the worthy chairman, followed by an introduction of our esteemed towns­ man, Richard B. Walsh, who addressed the audience on the spirit of patri­ otism, emphasizing the fact that we are at war, pausing to pay tribute to the war workers of McHenry and vi­ cinity. His address was conclusive^ any argument in the way of provid­ ing for those who have gone to the front. Mr. Walsh made clear many points in favor of the Germans. He closed his .address by requesting the state's- attorney to take the message to the McHenry county chairman that the citizens of McHenry were respond­ ing promptly to any and all author- ative requests made by the govern­ ment and when it came to team work their loyalty knew no failure. He took his seat amid rounds of applause that was proudly merited by this tal­ ented young speaker. A vocal duet by Mrs. J. C. Holly and Miss Irene Harruff was so thoroly en­ joyed by the audience that they de­ manded an encore. The chairman then announced that the Woodstock male quartet was pres­ ent and would favor the audience with song entitled "The Flag Without a Stain." This was so well given that they were obliged to appear again and again before the crowd's hearty cheers subsided. State's Attorney V. S. Lumley of Woodstock then addressed the audience, who expressed his regret at seeing so many empty seats, and in view of the fact that so many of our boys were enduring hardships for our protection the inclemency of the weather should not be any excuse for staying away, and predicted that be­ fore the war has advanced much farther "we'll get out." Mr. Lumley warned the citizens of McHenry "to put their house in order" so that when the^time came they would bo ready to answer to America's call for help. His address simply over­ flowed with patriotism and nothing was left unsaid that, if put into prac­ tice would not tend to safeguard our government and the boys who have enlisted their services to protect the Stars and Stripes. There was no argument on with the Germans, declaring J:hat he knew it Was only their dialect that made them Germans after foreswearing allegiance to the country of their adoption and lauded the Germans of this country for their thrift and economy. His address was peremptory and well ap­ preciated as the continual rounds of applause plainly indicated. The singing of the national hymn with the band as accompanist closed the first ol» the series of meetings of the Council of National Defense and the next meeting will be held at Johns­ burg tomorrow (Friday) evening, Dec. 14. The principal speakers will be Atty. V. S. Lumley of Woodstock and Adolph Fischer of Elgin, who will speak in German. On Tuesday evening of next week, Dec. 18, all are invited to attend a meeting which will be held at Wood­ man hall, Ringwood, and we herewith give the program for the evening's entertainment. Program < Music ..McHenry Band Song. Dorcas Foss Drill Primary Grades Song .Eigth and Ninth Grades Address Rev. W. E. Grose Song., »... .Agnes Bigelow Address D. R. Joslyn Music McHenry Band At K. of C. Hall Tonight Augustin J. Bowe of LaFayette Council, Chicago, will speak on "War Conditions and Work of the Order at the Cantonments" before the members of the local council at the K. of C. hall this (Thursday) evening. Mr. Bowe comes very highly recommended and, no doubt, will give the boys one of the best talks that they have ever had the pleasure of hearing. Special music will also be provided by local talent, while the entertainment will be fol­ lowed by refreshments. All members are urgently requested to be present. ALEXANDER-GRANGER Popular McHenry Girl Becomes Bride of Hebron Young Man Meet at School Gymnasium The West Side Business Men's club now occupy the school gymnasium on Thursday evening of each week and expect to master feats of skill in the gymnastic line. They are at prsent aiming to perfect the basket ball saaap. News on Saturday evening, Dec. 8, announcing the marriage of Miss Florence Granger of this village to HaTry B. Alexander of Hebron, at the bride's home on Main street, came as an agreeable surprise. The marriage took place at noon Saturday, the Rev. John M. Ratcliff of Chicago performing the ceremony, which was witnessed by • immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Their attendants were Miss Maude Granger of Chicago and Granger Smith of Elgin. , Before the ceremony a solo, "Love, Here Is My Heart," was rendered by Miss Loretto Freeman of Hebron and at the conclusion Miss Irene Harruff sang "She Is Mine." The bride was. becomingly attired in blue charmeuse with Arabian lace. Her bridesmaid wore tan Georgette. A wedding breakfast was served, after which the couple left for Okla­ homa for a short honeymoon, and on their return will make their home in the village of Hebron. Mrs. Alexander was a leader in the social circle! of her home town, where she has been , a valuable employe at the local exchange for the Chicago Telephone company, having served as chief operator since her graduation from the McHenry high school with the class of '07. The groom has made many friends in McHenry, having attended many so­ cial functions here. In his home town he has been employed as rural mail clerk, which position he Still holds, having given perfect satisfaction to patrons and friends on the route. McHenry friends extend to this happy couple best wishes for their future happiness and welfare. Basket Social The committees in charge of the basket social, to be given by the Royal Neighbors of Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A., for the benefit of the McHenry Red Cross unit, are complet­ ing plans for a musical and literary program. The socal will take place at Stoffel's hall, the use of whifch has been donated for the occasion, on Sat­ urday evening, December 15. The ladies will please bring lunch for two. Ladies' baskets will be sold at 50 cents each. Children's, 25 cents. The gen­ eral good time always afforded by the Royal Neighbors will prevail and a fine program will follow the sale of baskets. Miss Clara Miller, pianist, and Carl Bickler, drummer, ^assure their willingness to play for all who wish to dance. A parcel post counter will be in readiness and packages will be on sale at 10c each. The proceeds will be turned over to the local branch of the American Red Cross. Attend this social and enjoy the hospitality of the Royal Neighbors. At the same time you are doing your bit toward helping secure comfort and relief for for our Illinois troops as well as all suffering humanity here and in foreign lands. Annual Auto Show Overton & Cowen, the hustling Overland agents, announce their an­ nual automobile show, which takes place at their garage in this village all next week. All the very latest models of Overland and Willys-Knight machines will be on the display floor and the public is cordially invited to attend. No admission will be charged for entrance to the show and a man will always be on hand to give out any information desiret?, as well as to answer any and all questions that may be asked by the visitors. This show, which has become an annual one for McHenry, never fails to draw the in­ terest of people residing in and around McHenry and in former years has brought people from the neighboring towns. Whether or not you are in the market for a car, you are welcome. r Basket Ball Saturday The Grayslake town basket ball team, one of the fastest in Lake county, will be in McHenry next Sat­ urday night, when they will tackle the McHenry town team. The Grays lake teant has trimmed the McHenry squad every time that the two teams have met in the past two seasons and the McHenry boys feel that the time has arrived when the tables should be turned. The local team this year is considerably "stronger than ever be­ fore and it hopes to give the Lake county boys a tough battle. Game starts at 8:00 o'clock. General ad­ mission, 25 cents; ladies and children, 15 cents. Everybody turn out. The Ice Harvest The past week has been good ice- making weather and it will not be long ere the work of putting up the annual harvest will be in progress. Already the owners of private houses are get­ ting their places in readiness and it is expected that work will begin short­ ly. It is expected that considerable trouble will be experiehced this year in getting Enough help and it would probably not be out of place for those who are ready to accept such em­ ployment to make their wants known to the superintendent of the Borden ! factory here* J. PufahL ITERS OF LOCAL INTEXEST I •- ; AS PICKED UP BY PLAnmpiimy ̂ f REPORTERS DURING WBKK ̂ What People Are Doing In This Vfl> 'age and the Immediate Vicinity-- Other Short Paragraphs Christmas cards and booklets at* ' IN Petesch's. . , *&; Complete line of meerschaum pipes at C. Unti's. • ; A nice hot water bottle for grand'* ma, $1.25 to $2.00, at Petesch's. An auxiliary branch of the Waucon- " 1 da Red Cross society is being organs ired at Volo. 1̂:" Stationery--the finest lot of bo^ ^ paper ever shown--at the right prices, ; 35c to $3.50. . Petesch. The young folks have been enjoy- ing the skating on the pond during the past few days. Frozen water pipes were quite the general thing about the village the fl first of the week. A complete line of Christmas gifts for the little folks may be found at ̂ Vycital's Variety store. V' Jacob Steffes has torn down the old"" ̂ building north oh his lot and will erect Cfl an upto-date garage thereon. • / "! McHenry's 3rd annual poultry-show-' - opens at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday 1' evening of next week, Dec. 19. i The biggest .and best stock of " Christmas goods that has ever been / ^ assembled may be found at Vycital's. | | I The McHenry House is the first 'ip hostelry to publicly announce the ob- ^!:j servance of meatless and wheatless • ̂ ' days. \ Silverware, cutlery and kitchen war* make sensible^ Christmas gifts. Sea, the display at Vycital's hardware A f^ store. : Word from Jacob R. Justen and .,4{ family is to the effect that they are *'| •: enjoying their new home at Canda^ jtj North Dakota. One of the mo9t dangerous counter* ^ 'ff ; feit coins ever found in circulation has--^H^ made its appearance. It is a half dol- lar of the 1917 issue. , Have your auto radiator repaired' for the winter at Vycital's Heating, Plumbing & Sheet metal Co.'s repair f shop. First-class work always. ' |§, Every farmer should be interested v$f in the poultry and grain show which takes place at Stoffel's hall next week«. > Better prepare your exhibit at once? The auto truck passenger servicfN| between this village and WoodStoeit' has been discontinued for the wiatest The service, according to present- plans, will be continued with tike openi^f S ing of spring. fS^ Mr. Freund says: ".Even if th« we a t h e r w a s c o l d l a s t S a t u r d a y , i t ' paid me to go to the East Side maiv; ket, as the money I saved on meat*" goes toward buying my coal. Toi can do likewise." A new pipeless furnace has just been installed in the C. G. Frett mea| market and grocery. The Vycitsfl Heating, Plumbing & Sheet Metal Co. installed the job, which thus far proven very satisfactory. E. H. Hughes will hold an auctio* ^ re­ sale on his farm southeast of'this vil-, ,s>. J lage next Thursday, Dec. 20. M%; ; Hughes will move his family to Bel- I j videre after the sale, where he expectd ° i to find employment in one of that y- city's factories. ^ In the East Side meat market ad^ vertisement appearing in last week's issue of The Plaindealer, the price of ' *"V; b u t t e r i n e w a s q u o t e d a t 6 1 % c . I t . . - , « should have been 31 %c. We wish itt w*' this manner to publicly apologise to ^ ^ Mr. Eisenmenger for the error. Jp Signs have been conspicuously post* J|p ed in the various garages of the vil- ^5 i lage this week announcing that pll re- pairs and parts are strictly cash iif «® the future. It's only a matter of a short time before every business maift ~ will be obliged to adopt the cash sys- » AA-* tem. • j •• Mrs. E. Gerraer of Chicago passed ^ away at her late residence, 2824 Cambridge Ave., on Wednesday morn- jjr ing, Dec. 12. Mrs. N. H. Petesch of this village is a daughter of the de- ^ ceased and was at her bedside sincW - Monday. The funeral will be held Friday. * T It would pay this village to get a jji'" pair of trained blood hounds and thus trail down those guilty of the petty thefts that have been committed i«v and around the village during the past, few years. A stage has been reached where the public demands to know who is guilty of these cringes. Centerville is sadly in need of anv other street light. Many complaint*.. have been heard regarding the dan­ gerous place in front of the C. Gt*| Frett place. The steps are particu^ larly dangerous on nights when the^ stores are closed as well as any time after the store closing hour. We feel certain that the village board will give this matter their attention. It is said that the failure of the Fox Lake engine to work properly caused some delay in getting a stream of water onto the blazing buildings at that place last Sunday. Is McHenry':* „ engine ready for any emergency and are the fire plugs in working order If * Would it not be well to see that the , hose, wrenches and all other fire fight* !«* apparatus isjeedy for .