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, win m wm- Nickels mm HP*, SIXTY YEAR8 AGO I Parties from Clinton, Iowa, were jere last week, who contemplate ttartinr a new fanfare store in this niieee. 4 Henry Simes has bought of B. filbert, the brick store opposite lie Parker House is having it re- Th* Bct, Vf. A3eett, of wtfi prmA in the Vt thudi neat Sandqr moraine ud a now store, Henry a8isses is barn in the rear of bii lately pnrchaasd of B. Gilbert. Married--At the church, in Johnsburgh, Tuesday, by Rev. Father Mehrimr, George Schaid and Miss Kate Glasson, both of MeHenry. . More than usnal Interest was manifested at the election for school director on Saturday last, one hundred and sixty-nine votes being polled, and resulted in the re elgction of. Charles C. Colby. Quite a number of our citimens have been setting out shade trees in front of their premises. Among whom are Dr. C. H. Fegers, Wta. of Mrs. tL & removed to the store of about May 1. FIFTY YEARS AGO •Sfa CHOICE HOMESITES si ACUS--wm. SUBDIVIDE nrro 1 TO 5 AO&K .HOXK8ITE8. 1 mile cast of UtShnry on Hwy 190, %• mile mt of Lily Lake. 150 down, ML mo. Sign on prop*rtjt"* FRANK M. KLIMEK J ^ ;. 410 U. Michigan Ave.. Chicago. ."'» J Bittereweet 7200, Apt. 417. Sand Limestone }• • *> ;"S-• r THELEN TRUCKING fRAVEL BLACK DIET TnokForffin • " •it MeHenry 888-W-l Box 172, JU. l. UcHenry N. J. Justen has been making quite extensive improvements in his store building, on the west side. He has taken out the partition in the rear, making his store room 20' x 66' feet. He also put up an addition for a work riwp 12* x 14'. Casper Herbes started for Humphrey, Neb^ on Monday, where he intends to make his future home. Eddie Cobfc, who is attending school in IMiwaukee, came home last 1 week for a months vacation. E. L. Spence has leased the office I of the Algonquin Arrow to W. C. J Taylor, who will hereafter conduct tj»« Paper. Peter J. Schoewer hah built a handsome new fence in front of his residence, opposite the city hall. The steamer "Myrtle" from Algonquin with ten or twelve passengers, came up the river as far as this village on Sunday last. A new order has been introduced by the Chicago A Northwestern railway whereby all baggagemen at stations and a number of other employees of the road will be compelled to use standard watches. S. S. C ha pell and L H. Owen will occupy the H. C. Smith residence on the West Side, and Mr. Smith and I family will move into the C. H. Granger residence across the street. fORTY "YEARS AG« .to the bassel Mock . . . he is now serving tike Jfot Dittrieh la martin his tailoring establishment from the Mrs. Frank V: Cobb tasMfag oij the West side occupied by Fsrey F. Lodtz in the Barbian block on Elm street. C, M. Adams, veteran Johnsburg merchant, who has conducted a store at that place for more than a half century, has .decided to retire from the mercantile business and therefore has planned a big selling out sale in the near future. The McHenry-Volo stretch of road is a sight to behold and more than one aut^Jkas been stalled there this spring. Jos. W. Rothermel, local contractor, is engaged in making quite extensive improvements on the Barbian homestead on Broad street, which last year was purchased by Julius Gruenfald of Chicago. ..... MONTHLY BOOKKEEPING SERVICE Records Installed and Maintained ELMER P. ADAMS Certified Tax Consultant r ^ One Mtie North of Fox Laka on Rt. tf. S. 12 Phone Fox Lake 5601 FOX LAKE, ILL. Iff ff j j £% 1 MeHenry Sand and Crawl Excavating and Crane Service Black iMft -- Sand and Gravel - ;r Boad Grading M- #ALL HcHEKRT 97 j; The ice left the mill pond during last Friday night and Saturday morning at least one of the youngsters was on hand with his fishing I outfit | Two new electric advertising signs i have made their appearance in the i business section of Main street on the West <Side. | The basement for the new home to be erected by Jacob Sehaefer on the corner of Court and Washington streets is about completed. J. E. Hauswirth has moved his shoe repair shop from the Owen GIRLS WOMEN » ADMIRAL CORPORATION <. -14! ni If NOW IN ACTUAL PRODUCTION at our new McHENRY PLANT 507 ELM ST., McHENRY (Formerly Kaieer-Fraxier Agency Bldg.) WHY TRAVEL FARTHER, yom Take prida In yourjob? late the vat F|»eft Radio 8tH! ; »y.;t ft, at of JI%,. • * fe'*" Stop In anil See Our Employee Counselor Of CM MeHenry 470 • -a- ' ' ^ - -- - Employment office will be open each day f a.m.to4p.m. y "electrical watchdog" which col shortdreoit sparks in mine power qrstems reprea major advance in the drive to aUmlaato disastrous mine ex- NOTICE OF CLAIM DATS i Estate of JOSEPH RAUEN, d^ ceased. Notice is hereby given to all persons that June 7tn, 1948, is the claim date io the estate of Joseph Rauen, deceased, pending in the County Court of MeHenry County, Illinois, and. that claims may be filed against the said estate on or before said date without issuance of summons. MATHEW J. RAUEN, Administrator. HUGH A. DFNEEN, Attorney. Wecdatock, Illinois. <f*ub. Apr. 29 - May 6-lJ| 1 1 * Read the Want Ads ^ AUC T I O N On Wis.-IU. State Line Rd., being •2 miles east of Antioch, 2 miles east of Hwy. 21, 2 miles west of Hwy. 45, 2 miles north of Hwy. 173, on I 8UNDAT, MAT 2nd ,-v at 1'JI o'clock K & M LUNCH WAGON CATTLE--7# head of choice Wissoasia Dairy heifsra (ssostly Hoistein), > nasieliat af springers, sease with calf a» side, balsnce bred. Those •re'tarre, grewthy hetfera, whh type and fnKtjr; Hdbtei• ball, serviceable age. Guernsey ball, serviceable PONIES--Black Shetland pony, well broke, gentle; Buckskin Shetland stallion, S years old. TRUCKS AND AUTO--1989 Int. H ton pickup truck, good condition; 1986 Ford V* 1* tea fen* wMi cattle rack; 1917 Ford V-8 2-doer 'sedan, good condition. MISCELLANEOUS--battle rack for pickup truck; Bear Cat Hammer mill; new cement mixer; mw b«M saw. A. J. McGREAL, pwner ' Chandler and Elfers, Auctioneers Public Auction Service Co., Clerk A new three section switch board ! will be installed at the central < station of the Chicago Telephone j company here shortly. His will ! : mean three operators during the j , busy season this summer. I j The Thomas Powers residence, j now occupied by R. N. Patchen and I family, has been reshingled. j G. W. Besley and family are now j i nicely settled in the house recently > vacated by Mr. and Mrs. John Evan- i son. ^ j Geo. R. Gilbert has resigned his i position as baggageman at the ; depot. His place has already been ' filled by Arvil Yager. I I Mr. and Mrs. Eber B as sett are ! now occupying their home on the ! West Side, formerly occupied by G. W. Besley and family. Dr. A. C. Spurling has rented the house recently vacated by Dr. j H. F. Beebe and family and will' soon move into the same. i Tax Collector, John Niesfn has' returned his Hooka to the county seat. Out of $21,813.46, the amount levied in this township, $20,965.48 waa collected, leaving a balance of $847418 returned delinquent. All the latest styles and colors in men's hats. See them at Block 4 Bethke's. TWENTY-FIVE TEARS AGO Telephone 584-J-l Black Dirt MICHELS.; . " . ' j -T- • : •" TRUCKING - . Sand and Gravel Truck for Hire McHENRY, ILL. CLARENCE'S SHOP Bird houses, lawn jfaraitnre, lawn and porch swings, pier and parte benches, picnic tables, .window boxes, trellises, ete. . m , Kitchen cabinets and cupboards made to order, hand woven wash baskets, shopping and market baskets. y'Full^ line of leather belts, suspenders, billfolds, etc. CLARENCE SMITH . !J-! v - " f:'-, 1 s ,<J Tel. MeHenry 583-J-l Johnabavg, an i r 7^30 p. m. Every Wednesday GAULKE'S SALE BARN 1 ROUTE 47 WOODSTOCK, ILL|. MOTO-MOWER MOWERS POWER MOWERS SICKLE MOWERS WHIRLWIND MOWERS - LAWN SWEEPERS BREADY GARDEN TRACTORS Otto Adams Service Station Phone MeHenry 434 Johnsburg, 111. I GOOD SELECTION OF CLOSE SPRINGERS | FRESH COWS STOCK BULLS CALVES 1 HORSES SHEEP FEEDER PIGS -:- STEERS Get Your Stock in Early ' Call 572 or 499 if you want truck to pick up Terms: 25% down, bal. in 12 mos. at l4> ol 1% int. •» . ^ Best Calf Market in Northern Illinois ' Bring Your Calves Here For Top Prioes YOU CAN BUY YOU CAN SELL WOODSTOCK COMM. SALES GO. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Af&HBtXSf 1 . ijQ a.V| CtUB K"Bcrre« /Me*ODS" VALUASLIAWARDSI -ASOMMJUtSHIM •AIMXNNH HM TO CAMP HAfc, wsiouseiiwa beHir, awe eebcliwe way ei doing a9 turn « honta chon? The IMS Batter Methods Activity it your chance to tall your friends about your Mm . -.and writ for e worthwhile award. ThJa activity is eaay to enter. Whan you complete your project, juat write what, you have done and what better method you have used. Then, subtnit the Activity report with your project book. Entries will be judged upon the originality, time, work, and moneyeaving qualities and effectiveness of the Better Method. -tAll 4-H Club members in counties listed below are eligible. Contact your Farm and Home Advisor or 4-H Club leader for closing dates... he will also give you the entry form and all the information you'll need. 9m him today end start your project new! The 1MI Better Methods Activity is conducted by the TTilearina Service in Agriculture and Home Rconomice, College of Agriculture, University of Illinoie. COUNTCS MftWOMlM Mercer JMMb fevPege awakds novum sir tm PUBLIC SIRVICI COMPANY OP NORTHIRN IUINOM . »••*. *.'.4,•* >»»y • • r : •» St5