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liVf * A % ' Wm&gi&r*: ;• ^4^' • ' . '• '• -^V .v 'i j; "•» •»• r. * J *£3% . 1 < 's •}' ' K'1 • ;.C,:'.- '<»;• JjWTT.^ ' . -'•. %••« < 'ii •? ••'•«*- :* ^4?.-.. i*, •""5v* •,*• ^HHb* #' ^ n, v ^- VOLUME 2TL.V MoHBNRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. OCTOBER 30.1919 NO. 20 is; 'M' WEEKLY EXCHANGE (TENS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES ¥" 11 \ .»> L»/< |0: McHENRY IS RTCS AmmMik to Real Estate Value Compiled Recently Mi It MUrellsnrnns Assortment of -News Items In Condensed Form For Basy People Chicken, pox is prevalent at Barfhtgton. Forty-five thotuiand game fish were duiAped into the Fox river at Elgin one day last week. Lake Geneva's 14th annual chrysanthemum show will be held at horticultural hall in that city on Nov. 7, 8 and 9. Beginning Nov. '9, the Elgin Courier will publish a daily edition, thus giving that city he** first Sunday paper. ' According to the Grayslake Times, the work on the east end of the new cement road has practically been tied up for the season. Ninety snow white Wyandotte cockerels and hens, delivered at Hebron one day last week, brought the owner, A. D. Cornue, $90.20. A double portion of cement is being used in the road mixture on the new cement road now under construction between Volo and Grayslake. The A. J. Cole farm, south of Hebron, consisting of 185 acres, has been rented by Fred N. Turner for the sum of $13 per acre, or $2400 per year. A second public burning of confiscated beer took place at Woodstock on Monday of last week, when fourteen cases of jag producers were destroyed. The net receipts of a basaar, con-; (ilifted by the Ladies' Aid of the Trinity Lutheran church of Harvard in that city one day last week, were $539.96. Chicken thieves have again made their appearance over in Lake county. One woman, over near Wadsworth, lost 200 chickens during a recent night. A beautiful fox was killed on the farm of Amos Rogers, near Woodstock, one day last week. A hired man succeeded in killing the animal with a hammer. If the farmers residing in the locality of Harvard will assure the •planting of 600 acres of peas and 1,000 acre? of corn a canning factory will be erected in that city. Ringing the bell in the M. E. church tower at Crystal Lake during an evening service one flight recently has put six young men from the county seat in a very bad light. Hunt, -Helm, Ferris & Co., the Harvard farm implement manufac turers, have increased their capital stock from $750,000 to $1,000,000. Large additions to their factory are planned. According to present plans, the Woodstock Typewriter company hopes to give employment to 500 day and 150 night workers by January 1. This means about 300 more employes than the plant has , ever employed hoforc. - Thfc Elgin Mational Watch company is now planning on razing the present National House and gymnasium and erecting in its place a modern hotel, gymnasium and club house. together with a series of V t^mitories. . '.•:'ir|%h<i men tare returned to work : 1(1^ the Waukegan wire mills at the Vike of about 100 per day, according to the Waukegan Daily Sun. This .jptans that tho strike, so far as the ^ployes in that city are concerned, i3js just about over. Williams Bay, Wis., V to be incorpoiateii. This wan decided at a special election held there " recently. The population of the new municipal ity is 450 and has an assessed valu- • ation of $1,180,000, the highest of. any village in Walworth county. x Twelve new manufacturing coa earns have located at Waukegan since the first of the year and in addition to this tyat city has been selected as tMmijrfke for the erection of a $160,00tP?Mme for sailors and soldiers, to W erected by the Salvation Army-. The Bradley knitting mills will a branch 'factory at Lake Gen- Wis., the Walker block in that cfty having been purchased for the purpose. Seventy-four women of (hat city and vicinity have agreed to accept work in the new factory company hopes to increase Ajhis 1 ||mber to 100 within a short period ~ of time. That the Van Siciden SpewMneter Ofmpany will remain in Elgin was jgade public on Monday of this week It was also decided to not build at this time as arrangements had been made with the Elgin National Watch il. company whereby the output would greatly increased in their present location in the watch factory. The building corporation has also planned 1 go ahead with its former plans of erecting 500 new homes to a ifete the n6w families which are sure ,|p move to that city on account :^ie expansion of the Van Sieklen Concern, which hopes to give employ ment to 1,000 hands within the af the next year. ' According to the figures compiled by the U. S. railroad administration, the village of McHenry ranks -second in the county in the value of real estate, being surpassed in this respect by Richmond. McHenry, with an estiMated population of 1,050 people, has a real estate valuation of $1,270,900, while Richmond, which leads the county with a population of 555, has an estimated real estate valuation of $495,400. • ' The 1918 assessed'• 6til value of personal property per capita is listed at $415, while Richmond's is $627. The ratio of the 1918 full assessed value to the estimated true valve of real estate is 51.18 per cent for McHenry. Other cities and towns in McHenry county are listed as follows: ' V\. pp ' Real Val per Place Pop Est Val Cap Woodstock .. 5,490 ^$5,302,600 $287 Kill OF OLD SETTLER HOME*- WATfLES DOT LAST FRIDAY HERE NEW GROCERY AND MARKET To Be Opened In Water Street Hftlk* . in Next Few Weeks Crystal Lake .2,000 . 2,918,000 276 Harvard 3,435 3,1)88,600 351 Marengo 2,000 1,677,800 360 Algonquin .. 800 -<947,800 286 Cary 930 . . 588,200 142 The real estate values above shown are based upon sales and assessments during the period 1915-1919 inclusive, and are computed in accordance with the assessment ratio process used by the tax commissions of Wisconsin and Minnesota. The Toy maker's D Mjy\ J. W. Smith wishes to announce with pleasure that he has secured for his patrons for one night oidy, Thurdsay, Nov. 6, the most successful of all musical tomedieg, "The Toymaker's Dream," a production that has played more return dates than any show on the road today. It comes to McHenry with a brand new scenic equipment and a cast far above the average and a chorus that Mr. Cushman claims to be the prettiest ever gotten together. Notable alftong the principals are Mr. Arthur Sherman, a tenor singer of reputation; Miss Patsy Conroy. whose name has appeared in electric lights in front of some of the largest vaudeville theatres of the country; George Karr, whose name is well known as a droll comedian, capably handles the principal comedy role, ably assisted by Miss Betty Murray, a dainty bit of Dresden, while Mr. Ed. Tannehill, as the old toymaker, keeps up the interest of the audience, and Mr. Cushman has authorized Mr. Smith to personally guarantee the show to his better class of people to please even the most skeptical or refund the price of admission, so you can feel safe in securing seats early for this attraction. Home Improvement Assn. .On Monday, November 3, at taft 'clock, in the rest room of the court" house at Woodstock, the executive board of the Home Improvement association will hold the monthly meeting. At twelve o'clock they will be joined by the township directors a picnic lunch. Each one will bring spoon, |ork, cup and any one food. At one o'clock there will be a general discussion of the work of each township. Each one urged to be present or to send a substitute,, fer and family; Mr. and Mrs. Peter order that every township be rep-) Weber and family, Was Bbrn at Sidney, N. Y., July 5, 1831--Came to McH^Hy at' the Age of Twenty McHenry township's pioneers are rapidly passing to the Great Beyond, and" last Friday afternoon # witnessed the passing of another one of our aged and highly respected residents, when Homer Wattles passed peacefully away at the home of his only living son, Frank H. Wattles, on Main street in this village. His death came as the result of intimities of old age, being eighty-eight years of ag£ at the tajn-e of his death. Homer Wattles, the fifth child of Nathaniel and Caroline Wattles, was born at Sidney, Deleware county, New York, oh July 6, 1831. Here he was reared and received his early training: ~ * Seeing the possibilities and. opportunities of the great central west, he, at the age of twenty, decided to leave the place of his birth and come west. This he did in the fall of 1851. He came directly to McHenry. For two years he worked on farms in this vicinity and also assisted in the, building of the railroad thru this village. His next venture was to purchase a farm, located three miles west of this village, which he successfully conducted until his retirement some years ago. On Nov. 4, 1855, at the h^pe of A. H. Hanly, he was united in marriage to Miss Libbie Sherman, the ceremony having been performed by Rev. J. R. Mack, who was pastor of the Universalist church in this village at the time. To this union were born three; children, two of whom have passed on some years ago, and the third being F. H. Wattles of this village. Ernest died of diphtheria several years ago, wftiile Clarence died at Witten, S. D., only a few years ago. His wife was called to her heavenly reward on March 27, 1911. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Wattles of this village, he is survived by a granddaughter, two grandsons and two great-grand children, all of whom reside in and near this village During the many years that the deceased made this village his home he proved himself a highly esteemed citizen and his passing,, althu not unexpected, has brought sorrow into many a heart. The funeral took place from the home of his son on Sunday afternoon, Rev. S. J. Harrison, pastor of the M. E. church, performing the last sad rites. Interment was made in the family lot in Woodland cemetery. Tendered a Farewell Neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wagner, who now reside on the Vaupell farm near Griswold Lake, and who are about to move onto the M. L. Worts farm near Lily Lake, tendered them a farewell at their home on Tuesday evening of this week. Cards and other amusements furbished a most delightful time for a few hours, after which refreshments were served, and, after wishing the couple happiness and added prosperity in their new home, the occasion came to a close. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schaid and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Steinsdoer- Peter J. Heimer, who until Jaiy first conducted a buffet in the place and thence sold out to an Elgin firm, who carried on a soft drink business until a short time ago, has purchased the Engeln estate' business block in Water street and will open therein within the course .of the next few weeks a first-class grocery and market. Mr. Heimer was in Chicago last week, where he purchased the ice box and fixtures for the place and the work of remodeling the former buffet into a meat market and grocery will^beginat once/ as it is Mr. Heimer's desire to be open for business sometime between now and the first of the year. That the place will be modernly equipped is a certainty, as the proprietor is out to give the village one of the very best places of the kind that she has ever had. The stock, too, will be of the very best and it will be his constant aim ^o give the public the very best of goods with prompt and courteous treatment. That there is room in McHenry for fourth market is Mr. Heimer's firm belief. Wtih a large increase of summer resort business next year, together with a boom within the corporate limits of "the village, Mr. Heimer feels that the added business will warrant his movement. A large advertisement, in colors, has already been painted on the side of the building, while the front and interior are also receiving a coat of fresh paint. Tile Pl&ifidealer will have more to «ay regarding the nJpw enterprise before the opening. M. E. OFFICIAL BOARD JUDGE DORHEIIY'S APPEAL ASKS SUPPOKT OF JSWISH RELIEF DRIVE Richard B. Walsh of This Village Appears at Moline Ceanty Quota Is $14,595--Less Than 50 Cents For Each Pitaaa Chairman Appointed Woodstock, 111., Oct. 30, 1019. Dear Friend--Thruout - central Europe there are millions of people, , ,r .. in utter want and poverty as a result* F0I^Pany ° o ine» HE SPOKE TO BANKERS HeM Important Meeting Lait Sunday Afternoon riwented: , Enjoy Smoker In honor of the sixty-fifth anniversary of McHenry Lodge, No. 158, A. F. & A. M., the members entertained at^a smoker at their hall last even- ' In spite of the rain, there was a fine response to thfi invitations that had previously been sent out, a number of out-of-town guests being numbered among the assemblage. A most pleasant evening was passed, during the course of which chicken and everything that goes with it was ^prved. ' Again Making Cigars J. E. Freund has returned to Mb first love and is again engaged in the manufacture of cigars. He has rented quarters in the Heimer block on Tilm street, formerly occupied by the McHenry bakery, and is now busily engaged in turning ou^a high-gralde cigar. Mr. Freund tells us that he ian easily dispose of all the cigars that he can manufacture. He is an expert workman and will, no doubt, turn out a cigar that should ]3ease the smokers. - Community High School Pour cities of McHenry county voted the question of community high school last Saturday afternoon and in three of the four towns the vote favored such an improvement Woodstock, Harvard and Marengo were the three cities to favor such schools, while the proposition was lost at Crystal L»ke by eleven votes. Basket Social A social will be held at the Prairie school ^ on Saturday evening, Nov. 1. Program at 8:15. Ladies please bring baskets. Eleanor tJonway, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Weingart and family* Mr. and Mrs. William Freund and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freund and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Freund and family, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Kennebeck an# family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Duesing and family, Miss Edith Dickinson and Messrs. John Freund. Edward Smith and Henry Kramer. Dangerous Walk Some of our walks about town are badly in need of repairs and are very dangerous for travelers. This is especially true on nights when McHenry is without lights. One young ady, while on her way home last Sunday evening, stumbled and fell on the broken walk near the Geo. A. Stilling home, suffering very painful injuries. The lights were out on that night. There are two or three places in the walk in that particular vicinity which are exceedingly dangerous to pedestrians, especially on dark nights. A Warning A' warning is hereby given that property destruction and the molesting of the older folks on Hallowe'en night will not be tolerated in this village and that all cases of the above nature brought before me will be prosecuted according to law. John O. OlAin, » good time. Pres. Village Board, y served. Sewer Ordinance Ready met on Tuesday evening of this week, at which time considerable work was accomplished towards our new sewerage system. The ordinance covering the new improvement has been prepared and will be presented to the village board for passage at the next regular meeting, which I takes- place neSlt Mondajr evening. The members of the official board of the M. E. church, appointed by the last quarterly conference held here the last week in September, met on Sunday afternoon to organise and plan what could be done for the best interest of. our church for the coming year. The members of the official board are: Rev. S. J. Harrison, president; Geo. Colby, John Claxton, J. J. Vasey <«%nd W. D. Wentworth, trustees; James Sayler, secretary; Raymond Colby, vice president. The stewards are: Mrs. J. J. Vasey, Miss Luella Krumpen, James Sayler and Raymond Colby; Mrs. Ella M. Wheeler, treasurer; Rev. Harrison, treasurer of fund for benevolencdh. The stewards looks after the finances of the church, minister's salary, etc. We are blessed in having an exceptionally bright young man preach to us. Come to church and show by your presence that you appreciate his being with us and in that way help UK. ' Official Board of M. R Church. Pickles Bring $700 Henry Schreck, who has been on the Wm. Bonslett farm during Hie past summer, planted an acre to encumbers and as a result of his efforts along this line he deceived over $700 for cucumbers delivered to the McHenry plant, which closed a few weeks ago. This is indeed a remarkable achievement and one never before equalled by any farmer delivering to the McHenry factory. Since the above has become known a number of the former patrons of the factory, who have not grown pickles during the past two years or more, have already declared that they will put in a cucumber patch next year. Mr. Schreck has rented the Chas. E. Jecks farm and will move onto same sometime in the near future, M. E. Church Members and friends of the chtiftfli and Sunday school are cordially invited to attend the "Hay Rack Hallowe'en party" to be given next Saturday evening. Meet at the church at 7:00 p. m. Bring along your jack-o'-lantern and your laugh. Admission by smile only. Regular services next Sunday. The pastor's subject will he "A Positive Religion." Hallowe'en Social Everybody is invited to moot at the M. E. church Saturday night at 7:00 o'clock ind go for a hay rack ride out to the pleasant and hospitable country home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Harrison and there enjoy the Hallowe'en social planned for that night. Come everybody and bring your jack-o'-lantern and have Refreshments will be of the devastation of war. Thousands and hundreds of thousands of little children will die of hunger and cold before the winter is over unless food and clothing reaches them soon. A large, proportion of these people are Jews and in the name of their own nationality the Jews of America have already raised among themselves and Sent over $85,000,000 to their relief. lite need of the hour is so great, however, that all Americans are to be appealed to this week to subscribe in the itame of humanity to the relief of these suffering people, Jews and Gentiles, alike. A great national drive is on and $35,000,000 is the sum askied. Of this McHenry county's quota is $14,595. A chairman has been appointed in each of the townships in McHenry county and this territory will be divided into a number of districts for the purpose of soliciting funds from our-people. WhHe -the total, sum asked for may seem large, it is but a small amount per capita--less than 50 cents for each person, and I am sure that yur people will do. their duty in this emergency. A captain will be appointed over each district, who--will--call to-his aid such assistance as he may need to make a canvass of each house in his district. The work should be completed as promptly as possible and the captain of each district report to the township chairman, who in turn will report to the chairman for* the county. In making this appeal let me again impress upon you the fact that this is work for humanity. It is the saving of lives from suffering, starvation and death. If such a condition existed at our door, we would need make no appeal for assistance. The suffering of thousands *of these people is indescribable and I am convinced that when the good people of this county know of their dire necessities they will respond promptly and liberally. It is unthinkable and intolerable that the people of any land of plenty should knowingly sit by and permit thousands of their fellow human beings to suffer and perish from hunger and cold. It is the first time in the history of the world that the Jewish people have appealed to another race for assistance. God has been good to us in this blessed country and let us, everyone of us, deny ourselves, if necessary, some of our luxuries to h^lp these fellow human beings to escape the awful fate of starvation. Yours for humanity, Charles H. Donnelly, County Chairman. Richard B/ Walsh of this village, who is rapidly gaining a name for himself as a stock and bonds salesman, recently appieared before the Peoples Bank club, made up of officers, directors and members of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust a $6,000,000 institution, and, according to the minutes taken from the records of that club, his visit and talk to the bankers were highly appreciated. We herewith . reproduce the minutes, which cover Mr. Walsh's visit fully and we feel certain that his many friends in and around the village will be ' interested in reading them: "The Peoples Bank club met in the directors' room of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company on Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, 1919. "Mr. Robert C. Shallberg, cashier and secretary of the bank, was present and had as his guest Mr. Richard B. Walsh of the tfirm of Hodenpyl, Hardy and Company, Inc, New York and Chicago, and prevailed on Mr. Walsh to give a short talk. "He spoke first of the value of such an organization as 'The Peoples Bank club' to the future success of the Peoples'-Savings Bank and Trust company, and also of the value of such a club to each and every: mem ber and^employe of the bank. By request from the cashier he spoke on 'The Value of a Bond Account to a-%ank.' His talk, covering some thirty minutes' time, proved to be most instructive and as he went along brought facts out very clearly and gave much in the way of information on the bond business, valuations and what goes to constitute a good security. At the conclusion of the talk rising vote of thanks was tendered Mr. Walsh by all present." ITEMS OF LOCAL UTTEHEST J AS PICKED UP BT PLAINDBAL8| | REPORTERS DURING WEEK v " I: Basket Social The board of locat improvements A basket social, under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers' association, is to be held at the school auditorium in this village on Tuesday evening, Nov. 18. After the auctioning of the baskets and the partaking of re freshments, a social hour or two will be passed at dancing. More particulars in later issues of The Plainjdealer. Watch for them. Mrs. Walsh a Heatees Mrs. Jack Walsh, in her usual pleasing manner, entertained the members^ of the Altar and Rosary society of St. Patrick's church at her home on Main street on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Thru her ever thoughtfulness the hostess had previously arranged a program for the occasion, which, needless to say, was thoroly enjoyed by those present. One of the very enjoyable numbers was a guessing contest, in which Miss Alice Knox won high honors and was awarded a suitable prize. The occasion, came to a close with the serving of palatable refreshments. Mrs. Walsh, as president of the society, has met with splendid success and thru her exceptional ability as an organizer she has won the love and respect of each and every one of her co-workers. The society, at this time, is in a most flourishing condition and much good has been accomplished since its organisation. Infant Child Dies Lorraine, the only child of Mr. and MVs. Peter Weingart, passed away at the home of her parents east of this village at 11:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week. Death came suddenly and unexpectedly, as the child had been in the very best of spirits and was playing about the home only fifteen minutes before she died. She was twenty-one months of age. The funeral will be held from St. Mary's Catholic church in this village at 10:00 o'clock tomorrow (Friday) morning. The parents haVe the sincere sympathy of their many relatives and friends in and around McHenry. Good Roads For Lake County From all indietaions the good roads bond issue, to be presented to the voters of Lake county next Tuesday, will Win, which means that every main highway in that county will see the establishment of permanent roads within the course of the next Over One Hundred Couple* Over one hundred couples attended the Just Us club'dance held at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening, While the weather was anything but favorable, the dancers of this village and surrounding community and towns would not be denied the oppor tunity of once more enjoying the hos pitality of McHenry's fairest society A careful perusal of the crowd dis closed the fact that nearly every city and town in this locality were represented. The reception committee, made up of members of the club, were on hand bright and early to receive the guests of the evening and if anyone went away dissatisfied with the treatment received they have kept it well to themselves, as from all appearances and from the many com ments heard thruout the evening and since the dance the occasion was easily one of the most enjoyable ever attempted by our young ladies. The hall was most tastefully decorated the orange and black color scheme being used thruout, and if ever that famous dancing resort presented a more festive appearance it must have occurred beyond the memory of the writer. Cope Harvey's jazz orches tra of Chicago made its initial ap pearance in McHenry and that they gave perfect satisfaction will be readily attested to by the large crowd in attendance. The members of the Just Us club are surely to be con gratulated upon their exquisite man ner of entertaining. The club has already announced another dance to be held on New Year's eve, with the same music and same good time. Big Sale of Cattle The sale of Holstein-Friesian cows on Friday and Saturday at the fair ground in Woodstock drew a large crowd. Over 100 head were sold The average price on * all sales, in eluding calves from one week old to full grown animals, was $287. There were forty-two sales on Friday, the average price being $370. The high est paid was $1000 and this was for a three-year-old heifer owned by Donald Weter of Hebron. She is the highest producing milk and butter cow in the state and stands second in butter alone. Prairie Glen Stock farm, three miles east of Union, was the purchaser. The highest priced calf from the boys' and girls' dub was $300 and was bought by Arthur Cornue of Hebron. Taken to Hospital Walter Vogt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F Vogt, was taken to St. Anthony's hospital in Chicago on Wednesday evening, where he will undergo "an operation for appendicitis. "Buddy" is very popular among the little folks about town, who extend their sincere hope that the operation may be entirely successful and that he will be able to return home real soon. . Important Conference The Rockford clergy Jiad an important conference in Rockford Tuesday of this week. All of the local clergy were called to present themselves in the K of C. hall, where the Rt. Rev. Bishop presided. iftd M Gpop «aU* Nov. i. n. , ft What People Are Doing In Ihfe V#* lage and the Immediate Yldaftylf Other Short Paragraphs •;.lt Special sale of army overshoes af \ A. Erickson's. / Several Hallowe'en parties a^ f planned for tomorrow night. " Buy your groceries at L. A. Eridci son's. It means a saving to you.*1^ "* I expect a carload of apples sooAe time next week. If you wish to la supplied write or phone me. D. • Segel, McHenry, 111. ^ Come help yourself to the Mhxaffc- ; sota potatoes at $1.65 per bushel, v * We make no deliveries. Niesen <lr * 4 Segel, McHenry, 111. * Cole's Hot Blast heatefe make *a big reduction in your coal bill--sgMl their, advertisement and guaranty, .f Sold by Donavin & Reihansperger. -s' James T. Perkins and family are moving from the Schnorr house en Main street on the West Side to the Peter Miller house on Pearl strait. Miss Emily Weber is among the ery latest from this village to eater the employ of Father Time at Elgin. There are now several McHenry young ladies employed at institution. Excavation work is still going on '• down the river, but very good progress has been made during the paat week. The gang should be thra . "With their end of the work within short time. - : » The greatest racing story in thft_~-__ world, "Checkers," will he at the Empire theatre Nov. 11 and 12. Thorobreds and high life. A drama of the human emotions. A thrill in every foot . |; New electric light poles have , J strung along Main street during i£e * week and many of the trees alo&g that street have also been tnmmed. It surely does begin to look liM£ new lighting system. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet with Mrs. Harvey Baron at her home on Miia street on Thursday afternoon of next week, Nov. 6. All members axe urged to be present. Tomorrow (Friday) night is Hallowe'en. Parents should warn tlMir boys against the damage of property. Innocent fun of the younger folks has always been tolerated, but damage and destruction of property another matter. For the Hallowe'en party for children and young folks at St. Mary's church hall Friday night, the young ladies are preparing some capital surprises. The hall affords many advantages for such frolic. The root is all a mystery. The painter completed his work at the Central opera house the first af the week and the hall will now ha turned over to the cleaners. Hb place should be in very presentable condition when the Knights of Columbia move in. St. Mary's victory hall ealled the worshippers to church for the first time last Sunday morning. The bell has a beautiful tone and is a great improvement over the smaller that answered the purpose the past few months. Minnesota potatoes at $1.65 per bushel now on track. You cannot afford to pass up this opportunity £e lay in a supply for winter use at thai exceedingly low price. Telephoed your order at once. Niesen A Qagelv McHenry, 111. Phone 40. Ten dancing, prancing baby vamps with voices that aie sweet to listen to and faces and forms that are good to look upon at the Empire theatre with the comic opera production, "The Toymaker's Dream," for one night only, next Thursday, Nov. 6. DflK*t forget the date. A very interesting as well as instructive meeting of the Home Improvement association was held at the school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon of last week. The meeting was largely attended. Mrs. Mary Dalbey, county advisor, was preaent and gave a very fine talk. The opening meeting in their quarters in the Central opera by the McHenry Council, Knights of Columbus, will take place on Thursday evening, Nov. 13. There is also some talk of having a real "haoae warming" at some near future date, altho nothing definite has been decided on along this line. Ground has been broken for the erection of the new" home on the corner of Green and Pearl streets. The home will be constructed hy Contractor J. P. Weber and the owner is J. J. Vasey of Oak Park, who purchased the lot some ttaae ago, and who, with his wife, will occupy same as soon as completed. The modern new front for the Martin B. Schmitt place of business on the West Side has arrived and iB being put in this week. The improvement is the most noticeable one made on £he building since its construction many years ago. Mr. Schmitt is of the progressive type and believes in keeping up with the it of the times , v