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WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITERS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES & p.-: t -I '"%'+ W**;. Assortment of News Items In Omiwui Fm ftr Bnoy > J*eople Four auto loads of Mexican gypsies We chased out of Lake county last Friday. Six of Grayslake's merchants have Teed to close their respective places business three nights each week. The closing nights are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Considerable village property has changed hand? at Hebron during the last few weeks. A desire to own a home seems to have occasioned the many transfers in village property. According to a report compiled by login's chief of police, fifty-seven automobiles have been stolen in that city during the period of January 1, . 1919, and October 30, 1919, fifty-two having been recovered. "Water and sewerage systems are being agitated at Wauconda and if the people of that village show anywhere near the progressivseness disl played in the past, the two improvements are already assured. The new gasoline car, to be operated over the Wauconda-Palatine railroad, has arrived at Wauconda and will soon be placed into commission. The car is gray in color and has a seating capacity of twenty-five. George W. Spunner, postmaster at the Barrington office, has sent his resignation to Washington, D. C. Since this fact has become known several Barrington citizens have set ottt to land the job. , A night school, with classes in bookkeeping and typewriting, is to be opened in the Wauconda township high school. The school will be conducted on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings of each week. ' . Jamacia and Renroh ginger and lemon extracts are proving unusual sellers down at Elgin. There are some folks who just insist upon having their little "nip" and evidently the above brands have-proven very . good substitutes for the real article. Atty. Wm. M. Carroll, who has ff&cticed his profession at Richmond a trifle over a year, has closed his office in that village to accept a position with the firm ef Richards, Jewek A Wright at Woodstock, the oldest abstract Arm in McHenry county. ;v. • The village board of "Richmond has a* out to eliminate rowdyism as has b#en practiced by boys and young men of that village during the past several weeks. Peeping, throwing of stones and stretching wire across (tfilewalks are among the misde- IjKfcanors with which the boys are efibrged. Office quarters,, have been rented in the Spurling block at Elgin for twenty-five hard road experts. According to the Elgin Courier, $4,000,- 000 worth of roads will be overseen ' from that city and from that city the test state road under the $60,000,000 bond issue will be started. This will bo the section of the Grant highway which liea between Chicago and East Dubuque. The work on the new cement road between Volo and Waukegan has . jjffen stopped for the season and most "|>f the men have returned to Chicago, %here the companies employing them 1iave large contracts to complete dttring the fall and winter months. Very little work has been done on tkis end of the road. However, content has been laid for , a short dis- ; fence east of Volo to the road leadim to Fox Lake. At a recent meeting of the Do- Suet Quartz Tile company, held in their Chicago office, a six per cent dividend was declared on their preferred stock, but the payment of same has been deferred 'until the first of next March to give the company an opportunity of making quite extensive improvements on their factory which is located at Wauconda. The factory is already taxed to its #- qjtmost capacity and, according to ^present plans, another year will see big change in the size of the plant liftd increased output -'The Lake Geneva (Wis.) Commercial club held a very important meeting one night last week, at which many improvements for the city were Considered. Among the tilings which came up before the meeting was proposition from the Classic Motor ^CJar corporation, which has asked the dty to donate a 15-acre plot, erect - two buildings and subscribe to $25,- 400 worth of stock. The proposed plant is to be used for the assembling of automobiles. The club also ..decided to charge a membership fee of from $6.00 to $25, suitable to the Various enterprises of the city, and $1.00 for individual membership. In v this manner approximately $600 can fee raised each year to devote to the Interests of the city. A dancing pa- Dillon for Flatiron park was also dis \ eussed. The pavilion could be used j|or dancing as well as an auditorium /v-.ibid sucb a building, it was estimated, would «sat something §10,000. C CHAS. MERTES ARRIVES HOME After Eventful Year Spent In Fir Away Siberia One of the happiest young men who has yet returned from overseas service was Charles Mertes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. J. Mertes of the Oak Park hotel, Pistaket* Bay, on his arrival home from Siberia on 'Thursday evening of last week. Charles was among the unfortunate Americans who were sent to the far away country and, like all of the boys who have seen service over there, he declared that he "wouldn't take a million for the experience, but wouldn't give a nickel to go thru it again." During his months of service in Siberia he saw two real Skirmishes with the Reds, but in each instance the Americans won the day without much trouble. Altho outnumbered on each occasion, the Americans had little difficulty in dispersing the enemy, owing to the fact that our lads were better equipped and proved Uio better fighters. The homeward voyage consumed exactly thirty-nine days. Sort of brings one back to the early days. The troop ship stopped at,. Japan for coaling, but no shore leave was given the Americans, thus depriving the boys of seeing that country and the ustoms of the people. Mr. Mertes also speaks of his stop at Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. Our stop at Honolulu was indeed a pleasant one," Charles remarked to Plaindealer reporter. "The people there treated us great and the music and everything seemed to make one think he was really back into the states. Our stop there wan very short and all of the boys were sorry to leave so soon." The transport landed at San Francisco and from there the boys were sent to their various homes. Mr. Mertes doesn't show any ill effects from his experience in Siberia. He hasn't seen the other three McHenry boys, Carl Patzke, Leo Smith and Henry Weber, since last June, but added that these three would be home before the first of the year. RINGWOOD LOSES ORB OF HER PROMINENT RESIDENTS Yeai*a Succumbs Advertising and Breeding Tell Story Bonslett's sale of Duroc Jersey hogs on Wednesday of last week was decided success. Altho in this locality the farmers are not making it a practice to raise "Full Bloods," this sale brought buyers from far and near, and the result was good prices. One of their herd boars sold to an Ohio party for $600.00. Sows sold up to $275.00, while spring gilts, only seven months old, sold to $155.00 each. Below are the averages: 14 sows sold averaged.. . $163.00 16 gilts sold averaged. 74.50 12 boars sold averaged106.50 10 August pigs sold averaged 24.50 /They inform us they still have some choice fall pigs and a few spring boars. These they are offering very reasonably to close out quickly. • 9 Bum at Cents*! A social dance, to which a cordial Invitation is extended to everyone, will take plaqe at the Central opera house in this village on next Monday evening, Nov. 10. The Central has recently undergone numerous improvements and, besides calcimining, the place has also been thoroly cleaned and renovated, putting the hall in the best condition in which it has been seen in years. The floor has been given a good cleansing and the dancers may rest assured that everything- will be found in fine shape when they arrive next Monday night. Mack's orchestra of Woodstock has been engaged to furnish the music. Dance tickets, $1.00 per couple, including war tax; ladies unaccompanied, 10c; spectators, 25c. Opens New Oflee ""Dr. Arnold Mueller has opened up his McHenry office over the N. H. Petesch drug store, where he will hereafter maintain regular business hours, as per his card which appears elsewhere in this week's issue of The Plaindealer. The doctor has furnished and equipped his office with the very latest known to the medical profession and he will be pleased to have you consult him there. Dr. Mueller has gained much valuable experience thru his service in the medical corps of the U. S. army and since his return home he has built up a very nice practice. M E. Church Service Services at the M. E. church next Sunday morning will be as follows: Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. and morning worship at 11:00 o'clock. Beginning next Sunday we will have vesper services of praise and prayer at 7:30 o'clock each Sunday-evening. The themes next Sunday will be: Morning, "Why Christianized;" evening, "How Christianized." S. J. Harrison, Faster. For Community High School Ringwood and Solon Mills are two more localities in the county which will vote to establish a community high school district. The special elections will take place oA Saturday, Nov. 22. Urtww McDonald Illness--John TanyW at Fox Lake McHenry lost another of her most valued and highly esteemed citizens when on last Friday morning James McDonald passed away at his late home on John street, following an illness of about a year, during most of which time he has been helpless. James McDonald, son of James and Mary (Gall) McDonald, was born in Kilkenny, Ireland, on April 25, 1842. His parents came to this country when he was but a mere boy, they settling in Vermont in 1849. The family later came we3t to Jacksonville, 111., and after a short residence at that place they came to Richmond, where they resided for a number of years. During the Civil war he served three years in Company C, 19th Illinois regiment, under Generals Thomas and Rosecrans. He enlisted on June 17, 1861, and was mustered out on June 11, 1864. He saw actual service during the war and took part in such important encounters as the battle of Stone River, Chicamaugua, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, Kenesaw Mountains, Resaca, Atlanta and was with Sherman when he made the march to the sea. He was wounded in the right thigh in the battle of Missionary Ridge and passed some time in the hospital. After his recovery he "rejoined his regiment and remained with same until receiving his honorable discharge, after which he . returned to McHenry county, whelm he has resided ever since. On November 6, 1864, at Munster, Wis., he was united in marriage to Roseanna Grady of Lake Geneva. Wis., the ceremony having been performed by Father Brennen. After his .marriage he settled on a farm near this village and for many years he successfully followed his chosen vocation of farming. He always kept his farm well stocked andr cultivated. Several years ago, when he gave up activity, he came to McHenry, where he purchased the home on John street, where he has since resided. He was the father of nine children, six of whom, with the grief stricken wife and mother, are left to survive. These are Mrs. W. R, Peatt of Greenwood, Mrs. C. Wr Copley of Solon Mills. Mrs. S;: Brown of Ringwood. John of Richmond, Mrs. M ay rae Harrison and Thomas of this village. Besides the wife and children and a large circle of relatives and friends he also leaves one sister, Mrs. John Darnrody of Jacksonville, 111., and eleven grandchildren. The funeral took place from St. Patrick's Catholic church in this village on Monday morning of this week, Rev. M. J. McEvoy officiating. The caaket was draped with a silk American flag, which was presented by the Woman's Relief Corps of the S. Filmore Bennett G. A. R. post of Richmond. Interment was made in the family lot in the Richmond cemetery. McHenry friends extend their sincere sympathy to the bereaved members of the family. Harriet Ann Pike Buckland Harriet Ann Pike, daughter of Uriah and Nancy (Page) Pike, pioneer settlers of New Hampshire, was born at Hebron, N. H., Jan. 20, 1838, and died Oct. 81, 1919, at Ringwood, 111. She was the youngest of a family bf six children, three brothers and two sisters, all of whom have preceded her to the great beyond. She was educated in the schools of her native state and chose the profession of teaching and immediately after the close of the Civil war went to Raleigh, N. C., to teach in schools established for the colored children. Later she returned to Hebron and then came west to Ringwood, 111-, making her home With her . cousin, Wesley Ladd, and teaching at Ladd's Corners, McHenry, Greenwood and Woodstock until her marriage to Romulus A. Buckland on Aug. , 10, 1870, who died Aug. 8, 1886. Since the death of her husband she and her stepson, John V., have lived in the home at the Ringwood nursery, where she passed peacefully away. Mrs. Buckland was a woman of rare abilities, being a gifted writer. She was always an interested and active public worker and a leader in all reforms until her health failing her a few weeks ago. But her exceptional brightness of mind and keen wit lingered with her until the last. She was a member of the Universalist church, W. C. T. U. and O. E. S. The funeral services were held from the late home on Monday at two o'clock, conducted by Dr. Fisher of Chicago. The O. E. S. attended in a body and gave their impressive service at the grave. She leaves to mourn her departure two stepsons, John V. of Ringwood and Howard A* of Denver, who was To Enroll Members la the Red. Cm» Society V The third annual Red Crofti roll call began Sunday, Nov. 2, and will continue until Tuesday, Nov. 11 This campaign is an fcnnual event,1 in which the American Red Cross submits its record to the people and seeks from the people a renewal of their allegiance and a mandate for future activity. The Red Cross needs people quite as much as money and wants not only your dollar, but your heart and your head and your service. V' ;*: During tto war the American people contributed nearly four hundred million dollars to war activities thru the Red Cross, bnt many millions of people gave, in addition, themselves in loving labor, and the value of this consecration cannot be computed in figures. Labor is not a commodity, least of all that labor which is prompted by devotion to a cause. Money given by the American people and administered by American business genius has made the Red Cross a stupendous business organization, but the loyal enlistment of the people themselves has made it a spiritual force difficult to parallel in the history of organized endeavor. The Red Cross desires to perpetuate this spirit of devotion and service, both for the accomplishment of definite welfare work among the inhabitants of America and for the influence which enlistment in a lofty enterprise exerts upon the minds and characters and social consciences of the workers. The Red Cross needs the American people and the American people need the Red Cross. This roll call was dated on the anniversary of the signing of the armistice and should be in the nature of a thanksgiving offering. The officers of the local branch are confident that every meltlber will wish to renew his or her subscription to the Red Cross for the ensuing year when given an opportunity and this will be given by calling at any of the following, places of business: West McHenry State bank, Wilbur Lumber company, F. A. Cooley, W. F. Vogt. M. J. Walsh, L. A. Ericksoa, Smith Bros., Wm. Pries, N. H. Peteach, C. Unti, Henry Heuser and Jos. J. Miller. The local branch looks for the same ready response that this community has given to the preceding Red Cross calls. The Coal Situation Local consumers are watching the coal strike with more than ordinary interest. Especially is this true among those who have not been supplied for the winter season. While most of the large consumers are supplied for a time at least, there are a few who will soon run out. Among the. latter class is the West McHenry flour mills, whose present supply will i:ot last more than five or six weeks. However, the proprietor and manager of this institution are living in hopes of an early settlement of the strike and that a new supply will be available before the present one runs out. Dance at Stoffel's Hall The next dance at Stoffel's hall will be held next Saturday evening, Nov. 8. Sherman's saxophone orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music. These dances will be continued at this hall every Saturday night until further notice. Everybody welcome. Tickets, $Ut; war tax, 10 cents. • Dance at Stubby's Another social dance will be held at Stubby's hall at Johnsburg on Wednesday evening of next week, Nov. 12. Mack's orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music. The usual prices of admission will prevail. All are cordially invited. You can get the best Ferndell coffee at Erickson's. here, besides other relatives and friends. There were many beautiful floral gifts from relatives and friends, expressing their deep esteem and sympathy. The spng service. was by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Holly of McHenry. The pall bearers were E. Bell, Jas. Rainey, H. M. Stephenson, Thos. Walkington, S. W. Brown and O. A. Tabor. She was tenderly laid to rest beside hff husband in Ringwood cemeterjr, John Tocyan John Tonyan, a tenant on the Owen estate farm here about twenty-five years ago, passed away at his late home at Fox Lake last Sunday. Funeral and * interment took place at Johnsburg at ten o'clock yesterday morning. The deceased was seventy years of age. Mrs. A. J. Waltew ^ Mrs. A. J. Walters of Wflifetdclc, who was favorably known to many of The Plaindealer readers, passed away at the Post Graduate hospital in Chicago on Monday of this week, death following an operation whkhwas performed some time ago. SALE AT WOODSTOCK WAS BIG SUCCESS Florentfew fcorca* Bring* W. Gibba One of the ComrigMra aa Well aa Purchasers Th following is a complete report on^ the McHenry county Holstein- Fnesian sale held at Woodstock on October 24 and 25. The name of the animal, consignor, purchaser and the price that each animal brought follow: Light De Kol Govers, Meyer and Weaver, consignors; F. W. Vesper, St. Louis, Mo., purchaser. Price, $180.00. Triangle Bonnie Lass, Weaver and Meyer, consignor; St. Mary's School, DesPlaines, III., purchaser. $855.00. Golden Knob Sarcastic, Weaver and Meyer, consignors; Fred N. Turner, Hebron, purchaser. $190.00. Marie Clay Dieuwertje, Clifton Wingate, consignor; W. H. Ritzenthaler. Prairie View, 111., purchaser. $405.00. » Evergreen Neitherland Pietertje, R. D. Hadley, consignor; Clayton Harrison, Ringwood, 111., purchaser. $280.00. Nezi Pontiac Rose Beets, R. W. Stewart, consignor; F. W. A. Vesper, St. Louis, Mo., purchaser. $380. Francis Burke Homstead, C. W. Gibbs, consignor; F. W. A. Vesper, St. Loius, Mo., purchaser. $340.00. Posch Netherland Abbekerk, C. W. Gibbs, consignor; J. C. Olbrich, Harvard, purchaser. $180.00. & Kay wood Highland Pontiac, Ad« Kaye, consignor; Prairie Glen Stock Farm, Bruce L. Jones, Huntley, III., purchaser. $675.00. Prilly McKinley Segis, R. W. Stewart, consignor; N. B. Gillis, Harvard. purchaser. $30.00. Judge Hengerveld Johanna Lad, Weaver and Meyer, consignors; A. L. Stenger, Harvard, purchaser. $150. Dolly Myosotis McKinley, Frank Barber, consignor; Fred Turner, Hebron, purchaser. $185.00. King Loekhart Clothilde, Hawthorne Farms Co., consignors; E. G. Turner, Richmond, purchaser. $300. Lady Burke, C. L. Bratzler consignor; Weaver A Meyer, Cary, purchasers. $300.00. Alcartra Philpail Segis, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, purchasers. $800.00. Veeman Segis De Kol, C. L: Bratzler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, Cary, purchasers. $265.00. Pioneer Segis, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; C. M. Hanabarger, FiUmore, 111., purchaser. $400.00. Mercedes Lady Segis, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; Weaver Mojfer, Cary, purchasers. $305.00. Pauline Segis, C. L. Bratxler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, purchasers. $225.00. K. S. P. Pumpkin De Kol, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, purchasers. $250.00. Lady Duchess, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, purchasers. $250.00. Lady Madrigal, C. L. Bratzler, consignor; Weaver A Meyer, purchasers. 9250.00. Hontondale Tehee De Kol Pietertje, Cox & Countryman, consignors; H. A. Dooley, DesPlaines, purchaser. $380.00. Neola Segis Pontiac, Cox-Countryman, consignors; John A. Anderson, McHenry, purchaser* $550.00. Frank Barber, consignor; W. H. Ritzenthaler, Prairie yiew, 111., purchaser. $255.00. Cox A Countryman, consignors; C. W. Gibbs, McHenry, purchaser. $825.00. Hortondale Lieuwkje, Cox A Countryman, consignors; F. W. A. Vesper, St. Louis, purchaser. $505. Pauline Ormsby Edgwood, Cox A Countryman, consignors; J. O. Tupper, Woodstock, purchaser. $500.00. Netherland Pontiac Sweetheart, Cox A Countryman, consignors; J. C. Tupper, Woodstock, purchaser. $600.00. Lady Woodcrest McKean, Cox A• Countryman, consignors; Prairie Glen Stock Farm, Huntley, purchasers. $640.00. Hortondale Molly De Kol, Cox A Countryman, consignors; O. M. Hanabarger, Fillmore, purchaser. $640. Florentine Dorcas, W. D. Weter, consignor; Prairie Glen Stock Farm, purchaser. $1000.00. W. D. Weter, consignor; G. A. Miller & Son, Antioch, purchaser. $400.00. W. D. Weter, consignor; M. B. Weaver & Meyer, purchasers. $375. Florentine Parthenea Pontiac, R. W. Stewart, consignor; Fred Turner, Hebron, purchaser. $350.00. Maywood Cornucopia Lady, R. W. Stewart, consignor; Find Turner, purchaser. $410.00. Johanna Pontiac Henger Veld Maid (& calf), R. W. Stewart, consignor; Anton M. Schmitt, McHenry, purchaser. $350.00. - ; Lady Columbia Pontine, R. W. Stewart, consignor; Fred T. Turner, Hebron, purchaser. $355.00. Lady Paladin Burke, Weaver A Continued onlast page) '/ Voters of the two McHenry precincts displayed very, little interest in Tuesday's election, only sixty-two votes being polled here. The vote at the village hall, precinct No. 2, follows: For Delegates to^the Constitutional Convention" *•* . Whitman (R) .£,,.,523 C l a r k e ' ( R ^ Barber <D> .. 1,V... .'.v.':*. .13 G i l r o y < D > . . . . . * . 7 W a g n e r ( S ) . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hausdowsky (S) 4 On the three questions submitted, the result was lis follows:; . . vj'V ' '-.V • ' " X*®: No Initiative and referendum. .24 14 Gateway Amendment 22 14 Public Ownership ........28 14 The vote in the old town, precinrt No. 3, follows: For Delegates to the Constitutional Convention Whitman (R) ,.• 6 Clarke (R) 7 Barber (D) 13 Gilroy (D) 5 Wagner (S) 4 Hausdowsky. (S) p 3 One lone woman voted in the village, she casting her vote at the village hall booth. One of the surprising features of the election was the fact that out of sixty-two votes cast eight voted for Socialistic candidates, which leads one to wonder if the party is gaining a foothold here. Two Hours of Hallowe'en Fun For children and visitors who stood on gtiard to protect the little ones from being kidnapped by the spirits of spookland there was real fun at St. Mary's : church Hallowe'en night. Characteristic decorations in black and orange, the subdued lights and glary jack-o'-lanterns gave a warning that there were mischievous ghosts lurking in every corner. At a certain signal the witches appeared in solemn procession. The children ^scampered into corners of safety. It was a sensation. Nobody died. Everyone felt good when the witches withdrew. Then the merry games began to the children's heart's content. Even Billy Pries, after stubborn attempts, hung on and succeeded in pulling an apple out of the water with his teeth. Albert Stilling was ace high. Many got a ducking. The grown ups who visited spookland shivered, screamed and laughed. Ask Peter Frett, Mrs. Granger and Mrs. Pries, and others who went thru the ordeal. Homemade candy and other refreshments hit the spot. Everybody went. The young ladies' gross receipts were $50.00. Those who managed the party were: Misses Eva and Lillian Stilling, Lillian and Annabelle Heimer, Gertrude Frett, Lillian Neiss, Louise Stilling, Margaret Wegener and Lenora Freund. Her Sixth Birthday Little Helen Rose Weber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Weber, celebrated her sixth birthday anniversary last Thursday afternoon . by entertaining a company of her little friends. The home was tastefully decorated in the Hollowe'en scheme of colors, while the little guests wore caps of orange and black. The afternoqn Was passed in a manner as only children of these tender years know how to enjoy and at an appropriate hour all marched to the dining room to partake of the big birthday cake and other refreshments. Those present were: Adeline Vogt, Margaret and Marie Kinsala, Elvera Antholtz, Louise Weingart, Lucile Maurer, Irene Rittle, Elsie Harmsen, Adelle Froehlich, Fred Hart, Jr., Carl Weber. The parents who accompanied their children were Mrs. C. B. Harmsen, Mrs. Henry Antholtz, Mrs. Fred Hart, Mrs John Maurer and Dr. and Mrs. A. I. Froehlich Variety Club Meets The initial meeting of the newly organized "Variety" club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen on Waukegan street on Tuesday evening of this week. Five hundred was played, with first honors going to Mrs. Geo. A. Stilling and Chas. J Reihansperger, and the consolations to Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson and P. M. Justen. In keeping with its name the club will enjoy various forms of entertainment during the winter months. Among the programs already planned are dancing parties, theatre • parties, cards and bowling. The first meeting was thoroly enjoyed and came to a close with the serving of dainty refreshments by the hostess of the occasion. The members are Messrs. and Mesdames P. M. Justen, Chas. J. Reihansperger, George A. Stilling, W. J. Donavin, George H. Johnson and AI. Froehlich. Basket Social A basket social will be held at the Cherry Valley school Saturday at 8:30 p. m. Everyone cordially invited. Ladies please bring baskets. Mfller. Teneker. ^ fj •*'. What People Are Doing In This ||. lage and the Immediate Vieiaftl|rt-- Other Short Paragraphs Black Cat hosiery fur all the,family at Erickson's. ' Get your winter's supply of Pffta toes at M.v M. Niesen's. 21-tf The Social Wheel will meet with Mrs. Andrew Eddy on Thursday afternoon of next week, Nov. 18. ' The drinking fountains about town have been taken up and stored for the winter. A very sensible indeed. Carload of apples on track. Kings and Gaynors. Price, $2.25 per bo. $6.50 for three bu, D. Seed, McHenry. H. H. Fay's 'new Ford delivery truck has arrived and he now taken over the local agency for the Standard Oil Company. Don't forget the parent-teachers' basket social at the school auditorium on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Lakes' baskets, 75c; girls', 35c. Seven weeks from today is Christmas. Merchants are beginning to arrange for one of the biggest seasons ever experienced. The small home can frequently be heated by one stove. Get Cole's ,|Ugb range and both cook and heat. Iton^; avin & Reihansperger, dealers. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will hold an all-day meeting at the home of Mrs. Oscar Arnpld on Waukegan street ncact , day, Nov. 14. " 4 Geo. Heimer, who has been in the U. S. army and stationed at Camp Grant for some time past, received , his honorable discharge and returned to his home here Wednesday evening. Born on Friday, Oct. 17, to Mr. Mrs. M. M. Gardner, formerly W»" Jane Owens of this village, a aoa, weight seven and one-half pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner reside ia California. Ernest Brott, an employe at the local plant of the Borden Milk company, has moved his family from the Parks house on Waukegan street to the Mead bungalow on the Crystal Lake road. John A. Thennes, local agent lot the Valvoline Oil company, is driving: a new Republic truck, which was placed into service last week. An accident to the old truck made tin fill* vestment quite a necessity. * ' H. J. Schaffer now has his gang of workmen at Martin B. Schmitfs place on the West Side. Besidae installing the new front, the lower east« side of the new addition is also being enclosed. The old wood awning is also to be removed. One more Hallowe'en tea coma and gone and once more The Plaindealer must compliment our younger people on their excellent behavior. While a few innocent jokes were played, no serious misdemeanors are reported to have been perpetrated. One of the most severe rain a%nas to visit this section in years occurred last Thursday night The rain was accompanied by severe thunder and lightning and those who were unfortunate enough to be caught in same declare it to have been the worst storm ever experienced. Dairymen of this entire locality wore a smile of satisfaction last Friday morning when it became known that the eight officials of the Milk Producers' association, under trial In Chicago, had been freed. The November price for milk as announced by the association is $8.60 per hundred. The McHenry chapter of the Order of Eastern Star is planning one of the finest dancing parties of the season to be held at Stoffel's hall on Thanksgiving day night, Nov. 27. Cope Harvey's jazz orchestra of Chicago has already been engaged and a number of novelties are also to be introduced thruout the evening. The rabbit season opened up InMt Saturday and since then local lovers of the sport have been out in numbers. The "bunnies" are said to he more numerous this fall than for spme years past and already move than one of our hunters has enjopad a day's sport at the expense of the innocent little cotton tails. H. E. Buch, the local plumber and steam fittter, is just finishing quite large job over at the county poor farm at Hartland. As mentioned in these columns some time ago, the local man was awarded the contract for installation of the heating system in the new home which has bpn erected for the overseer ef tin institution. The next regular meeting of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, will be held in their new quarters in the Central opera house on Wednesday evening of next weak, Nov. 12. The meeting night haa necessarily been changed from Ttanday to Wednesday to accommodate Edward J. Keating, who will be present to speak to the members on the subject of the fourth degree. As this is to be the initial meeting in their new quarters a big attendance is natural- Ijr expected,. ^ *» •"/' : V- ' ' •:<ih