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^ **Ww™ r . H ?^ . > J ^ ^ v . ^ ^ f ' » m ' « ^ « * ? w w « r a 3 4 * ^ X jrXf. /«• •*...'*'^ / V * * * 6®§§i®liK fO&lifa&t'; '• ^4'i%' :;rw* Rt:&fS'«» ir * 4'- *?*3(z'J T . . . 4 , • * > t ^ A^f. v *$ WX-c^M -M/'v fl: ^ ; - A i , . i J i ' i . f ' "5f» W%si £-'if 4't s*W <-$t*£ • > ^v-'5.^; %",f * Nf&njr,1 l:i l^l'ij ""' 1 ' ' v • ' . *, "*i\? "iff t VOLUHB XLVIII f y» rj9* '.- / - * ,W v- *"%< «* .%• ••"Jk %SJ' if MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 27. 1922 NO. 7 WEEKLY EXCUUKE ITERS V . "__ 4S TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment at News .;,; Items la Condensed Form For Buy r ':. People ? The Vogler-Schillo company opened their pickle factory at Richmond this Week. Crystal Lake has already raised, via Popular subscription, $670 for their Btw park site. ; Woodstock is another city which is •foout to enforce the ordinance prolibiting bicycle riding on the sidewalks. . To accommodate the overflow, a Ww 16x24 foot addition is being constructed on the west side of the Hebron school building. The Marvels, Harvard's baseball tMam, will play out of town hereafter. The support given them at home has net come up to expectations. Misses "Arlene and Dorothy Lumley, sitters of L. R. Lumley of the Fed- «al Chemical company of Woodstock, swam a distance . of three miles in Lake Geneva on a recent day. A good record, indeed. The Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock is now turning out a new machine, known as Model 11. The machine is said to be a much prettier looking one than the old Oliver and has many improvements. . { With only one dissenting vote, the village board of Antioch last week passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of privies on lots or parcels of land abutting upon the sanitary sewer in that municipality. jIThe Randolph hotel, a $20,000 structure at Fox Lake, was ordered closed on Wednesday of last week for violation of the prohibitory laws. The owner, Andrew Wiborg, was ordered either to vacate the premises or put HP a cash bond of $5,000. The Ellen E. Brinkerhoff estate was probated in the McHenry county court -last week.* The estate was-easily the largest ever probated in this county, involving more than $2,000,000 in personal property, cash on hand and real ^j|ate holdings all over the continent. ; pround has been broken at Richmond for a handsome new brick garage building to be erected by Frank W. Foley. Hie structure will W 40x80 feet in dimensions. It is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy by the middle of Sep- 1 tefriber. The Public Service cqpipany last Friday filed suit in the Lake county circuit court against the village of Antioch for $2,751.58. The suit is for the purpose of obtaining a judgment, the company claiming that the village owes them that amount for tarnishing light and power. Two girls, giving their place of resi- <tyhce as Toledo, O., were picked up by a Waukegan motorcycle cop one night last week on a charge of being pickpackets. Their case has been continued until next Saturday. They were riding in a touring car bearing an Ohio license at the time of their arrests. John Worthington, who is being tried in Chicago on a charge of financial juggling, is to be granted a stay in his trial while he enters a hospital for the purpose of having his right foot amputated, gangrene having set in following an injury to the member. Following his arrest several months ago Worthington occupied the county Ml at Woodstock as a federal prisoner. Two Salvation Army impoaters, a nwm and a boy, recently visited a number of cities and towns in lower Wisconsin and, according to newspaper accounts, their songs and prayer brought in enough nickels, dimes, quarters and halves to give them a very comfortable living. The discovery that they are not in any way connected with the Salvation Army was not made until too late. They traveled under names of Daniel Thomas and son, Percy. A State's Attorney A. V. Smith of take county is making an investigation into the death of Edwin H. Miller, aged twenty-one years, son of Henry Killer, well known Lake Zurich farmer, whose death .occurred at St. Joseph's hospital at Elgin on Tuesday at last week, eighteen days after he had figured in an automobile smashop. Oscar Palham, also of Lake . Zurich, was the driver of the car at the time of the accident and, according to the father of the victim, the car making better than forty miles plfr hour when the accident took ^pl ace. 5 George Pester, -Who with two pothers was arrested for robbery on April 28, was sentenced to Joliet from one to fourteen years by Judge Edward D. Shurtleff in the McHenry eeunty circuit court last Thursday. ;;1flBt the time of their arrest the three young men were farming it on the Rehgnan place, about five miles west of Woodstock. When the authorities Starched the place they found milk cans, robes, harnesses, neck yokes, tfe-es, honey? kettles and many oflier articles. The- younger of the three brothers has been paroled, while the third is still being held. The parents of the young men came up from their home at Burlington, 111., to be present <!***• Take First and Second Places In 750, Claas at Pistakee Sunday HJDD TO WAUKEGAN Head of Local Telephone District la t Given Promotion E. A. Judd, who a few years ago succeeded J. H. Conrath as head of the McHenry county Illinois Bell telephone district, will take over the Waukegan district next Monday morning. The transfer comes in the way of a promotion and is made in recognition of the excellent service he has rendered the company in the past. Mr. Judd, who has been hi the employ of said company for a period of seventeen years, came to Woodstock from the Chicago office and during the time that he has had charge of this district a proven himself a valuable « ploye. t G. L. Wilbum, who during the past three and one-half years has been the wire chief at the Woodstock office, steps into the place made vacant thru Mr. Judd's promotion. He has also been in the employ of the company for seventeen years, coming to Woodstock from the Barrington office, where he learned the telephone business from the ground up. The new commercial manager of this district looks the part of a live wire, has a fine personality and will, no doubt, give the patrons of the district the same splendid service that has characterized the company's efforts in the past. McHENRY BOATS WIN AGAIN SEWEK HEARING SETT. 4 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT NOTICES BEING PREPARED Altho the Yacht Club Bohemia of Fox Lake copped most of last Sanday's honors at the races as run under the auspices of the Fox River Lakes Improvement association at Pistakee Bay, two boats entered by Chicagoans, but who spend their summers in McHenry, also came in for some of the laurels. In the first race of the day the Yacht Club Bohemia made a clean sweep, winning first, second and third places in the 320 class with their entries, the Helen C., owned by John Chapp; Irene V. and Beatrice. The time was 12:60. Summaries of the other races: 750 class--Won by Myrtle; Miss Modesty, second, and Rosadel, third. The first two are owned by Dr. Harry Eggen and Harry Goetz of McHenry, 111. The Rosadel was the Yacht Club Bohemia entry. 940 class--Won by Myrtle; Miss Modesty, second, and Miriam H., third. The latter was the Pistakee Yacht club's entry. Free for all--Won by Myrtle; Miss Modesty, second; Rosadel, third; Helen C., fourth. --. Called to Chicago By BmUtet'a Death Mrs. Albert Vales, who resides on the river road a short distance southeast of this village, ha3 just returned from Chicago, where she was called on account of the tragic death of her brother, Louis Cvigr, who passed away at St. Anthony's hospital in that city on July 17, following serious injuries received in an automobile collison on the morning • of July 10. The unfortunate victim, a milkman, was in pursuit of his early morning work when suddenly and without warning a touring car, driven by Robert Hudec, ran into him while the former was in the act of taking milk from the back of his truck. The deceased was thirty-eight years of age and leaver a wife and two small children, aged six and three. l4>e man who drove the touring car is now under bonds and will be tri^d later. Move to Waukegan Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Schrauth, who recently disposed of their home in the north end of town to N. F. Steilen, are today moving their household effects to Waukegan, where they expect to make their future home. The couple will be missed here and especially at St. Mary's church, where they have been active workers ever since coming to this village a few years ago. The best wishes of their many friends will accompany them to their new home. Estimated Coat of Sanitary Sewerage System Far Village of McHenry Is $62.855---Court Action Started Special assessment notices in the matter of the proposed sewerage system for the village of McHenry are now in the hands of the printer and should be turned over to be filled in by Atty. Pouse no later than the first of next week and possibly by the latter part of this week. The petition, praying that steps be taken to levy a special assessment to pay the coat of a local improvement, consisting of the construction and making of a connected system of sewers for sanitary purposes, a sewage purification plant, the condemna tion of lands and the securing of easements requisite therefore, etc., was filed in the McHenry county Court on May 22 of this year. The total cost of said improvement as shown by the estimate is the sum of $62,855.00 and the total amount assessed as benefits upon the public is the sum of $5328.27. Said proceedings are now pending. The commissioner's report and assessment 3o}l in said proceedings were filed in the McHenry county court on Monday of this week, said assessment being payable in ten annual installments bearing interest at the rate of six per cent per annum. The special assessment notices go on further to state that summons in said cause is made returnable to the March term, 1922, or the county court, to be held in the court house at Woodstock on September 4th next, when and where the recipients of said notices may appear and defend, if they see fit to do so. All persons desiring may file objections in said court before the last day mentioned and may attend said hearing and make their defense. While this is merely a matter of form and in accordance to the law governing such matters, the members of the local board of improvements do not expect to. fi*d much opposition this time. According to the members of the board of local improvements, the village board and boosters for the improvement, all matters appertaining to said improvement should be adjusted in short order and it is their hope that the proposed system will be well under way before the advent of cold weather. MICHAEL PURCELL DEAD Mrs. Lasch Hetsas Mrs. Charles F. Lasch entertained sixteen ladies at cards at her cottage on Fox river just north of this village on Thursday afternoon of last week. Her guests of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Weber of Los Angeles, Calif., her father and mother, who are visiting in McHenry for several weeks. They admit we have some beautiful spots here that do compete with glorious California. No Band Concert Lsit Night Owing to the fact that sickness and death made it impossible for some of the members to be present, the weekly band concert was not held last night. The next concert will be held on Friday evening of next week, Aug. 4, and from that time until the close of ANNA KATHERINE BISHOP Passed Away Here Early Last Sunday Morning Michael Purcell, for many years a familiar figure in this village and community, passed away at his late home in the cottage in the rear of the Illinois Bell telephone building early Sunday morning, following an illness covering several months' duration. The deceased, the youngest son of James and Katherine Purcell, was born on the old family homestead near Volo on August 22, 1867, moved to McHenry township in 1878 and to this village in 1908. His father passed away in 1893, while his mother died in 1898. A brother and sister have also preceded him across the dark valley. He is survived bp one brother, John. After leaving the old home, tho deceased for many years was employed on farms thruout this section and for one year was employed by the Chicago Telephone Company. Being quite an expert on the oldtime fiddle, Mike has many a time assisted in furnishing a pleasant evening at young and old folks' gatherings. The funeral took place from his late home and thrice from St. Patrick's Catholic church in this village at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week with Rev. M. J. McEvoy officiating. Interment was made m the family lot in the cemetery adjoining the church. Entertained Variety Club members of the Variety club were most delightfully entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Donavin at their home on Main street on Tuesday evening of this week. Five hundred was played and prizes awarded to the following: Firsts, Mrs. Peter M. Justen and Clarence Reece; consolations, Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson and S. S. Rogers. After the games a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. Vacancies Still Unfilled Vacancies in the high school teaching faculty, with the possible exception of the superintendency, are still unfilled, altho applications for these places are now in the hands of the board. It is expected that these places will b? filled within the course of the next two or three weeks. tie season concerts will be ^jp^en * every other Friday night. Hunter Boat Line Regular trips to the lotus beds every day at 9:00 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. Special boats at any hoar. For farther information call McHenry No. 7 or 77-J, .. •**!•>. 0 V Freak Pig 4 A four-eared pig on the farm of Nick Diedrich, who occupies the Rogers farm, one and one-half miles north of Volo, is attracting considerable attention these days. Aside from having two extra ears the animal normal. -•<* ":X" • Paaesd Away at Her Late Heme Here Sunday Meriting Anna Katherine Bishop, for nearly sixty years a highly respected resident of this village, and who has resided in the same house for more than a half century, passed away at her late home here at 7:30 o'clock on Sunday morning after a week's confinement te her bed, altho she had been in declining health for more than a year. Anna Katherine Freund was born at Coblenz, Germany, on Jane 10, 1844. At the age of thirteen years her parents with seven daughters set sail for America, another daughter, the eldest of the family, having made the journey to this country before theni. After a sixty days' voyage, which proved more or less eventful, the family finally landed in America and came dinect to this vicinity, where the deceased's father at once purchased the farm now owned by Philip Schaefer and situated north of this village on the Ringwood road. Here the deceased continued to make her home up until the time of her marriage to Jacob Bishop, which occurred at the Johnsburg Catholic church on April 6, 1861. At the time of her marriage her husband, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1898, was employed on the farm of Stephen Schmitt on the Pistakee Bay road, now owned and occupied by Anton M. Schmitt. They made their home with the Schmitt family for about a year after their marriage, after which they moved to McHenry, where her husband learned the mason trade, and which vocation he followed for many years. Shortly after coming to McHenry the home in which the deceased passed away was purchased and here she has continuously made her home. , She was the mother of nine children, one daughter and eight sons. Of these only three are left to survive. Of the children who have gone before her besides the daughter, who passed away in her tender years, are Peter, Joseph, Fred, George and John, while those surviving are Nicholas, Lewis G. and William A., all of whom reside in this village She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Elisabeth Schmitt of McHenry. The deceased was a devout Roman Catholic and has always lived a life in strict accordance to the rules as laid down by that faith. She has always been a member of the Christian Mothers' society and in her church obligations has never been found wanting. She has also proved herself an esteemed citizen, a kind and devoted wife and mother and a woman who stood for the better things in life. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church at 9:30 o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week with Rev. Charles Nix officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in St Mary's cemetery. The remains were followed to their last resting place by a large concourse of relatives and friends who had gathered to pay their last esteem and respect. , Growing In Popularity -A- -V The new golf course appears %» %# growing in popularity with each day and, according to some who appear to be posted on the matter, the local course is already better patronized than some that have been in existence for years. As a matter of fact, McHenry has developefl more golf bugs within the course of the past three weeks than the officials believed could be induced to play the game during the entire first year. New enthusiasts are seen on the grounds every week. Judging from the interest thus manifested, the club is sure to develop into one of the best in this section. In Honer of Brother's Bhth4# Mr. and Mrs. George H. Johnson entertained a company of relatives at their home on Main street Sunday in honor of the birthday anniversary of the latter's brother, A. C. Granger of Chicago. At the noon hour a sumptuous dinner was served and a most pleasant afternoon was passed by those present The guests were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Granger of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Burns and son, Robert, of Oak Park and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond P. Arvidson and children of .Carpentereville. # Mrs. J. C. Hetty Entertain# • In honor of her husband's birthday anniversary Mrs. J. C. Holly acted as hostess to fifteen guests at her home on Court street on Tuesday evening of this week. The evening was most assed at five hundred, delicieas refreshments High honors of the won by Mrs. John F. Miller and Walter Ryder, while the consolations went to Miss Pearl Claxton and A. G. Reynolds. Corner Stone Laying Laying of the corner stone at the new St. Patrick's church will take place on Sunday afterroon, Aug. 13, at 3:00 o'clock. A large class will also be confirmed immediately after the 9:45 mass on the same day. The Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muliloon 0f Rockford will be in chaise, particulars next week. DETAILED STECinCATIOflS NOW BEING PREPARED NEW SCHOOL fDR delightfully ] after which were served, evening were l^oi* May Be Six Weeks Before Architect Can Get This Work Completed-- Other School Matters Instructions to prepare plans and detailed specifications for the proposed high school building were given Architect R. E. Abell at a meeting of the community high school board held on Tuesday evening of this week. The Elgin architect, who was present at the meeting, assured the members that he would go right to work, but could not promise to have same completed before at least another six weeks, which means that the very earliest he may hope to get started on the propped building will be the latter part of September or the fore part of October. Preparing detailed specifications for a building as planned by the McHenry district involves a great deal of work and, while some of the school patrons, at least, had hoped that an earlier start could have been made, we must all be satisfied, as this is the very best that may be expected. Word has also been received from the board's attorney, E. H. Waite of Woodstock, to the effect that the attorney for the various Chicago bonding houses, who has been supplied with data and records, has found them to be satisfactory and same will therefore be approved. Bids for the bonds will, no doubt, be received within a very short time, after which it will be determined who is to get them. As stated in these columns a short time ago, the attorney as well as the members of the school board are hopeful of disposing of the bonds at a premium and if this proves true we Will have at least that much for which to feel grateful. According to Mr. Abell, the present is a very bad time in which to obtain satisfactory bids on any sort of a building, the strike conditions and labor troubles bringing this about. It is his opinion, however, that by the time he has completed his specifications a satisfactory adjustment will have been effected between the factions now warring and which adjustment will place the contractors in a position where they can put in a bid without feeling that they will later on be given a set-back on account of strikes. Should it come to pass, however, that conditions will make it impossible to start work on the new structure this fall, it is the opinion of men who are versed in the line of building that the school could be made ready for occupancy for the fall term of 1923 even tho a start could not be made until early next spring. The matter of providing temporary quarters for the high school was also discussed, altho no (ffefinite action was takei|^ .. fauUst Carnival The Paiilist Choristers are makthg quite elaborate preparations for a big three days' carnival to be held at their summer home at Pistakee Bay (formerly Stilling's hotel). The event is advertised to take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of next week, August 4, 5 and 6, afternoon and evening. The choristers are already too well known among the people of this community to be further introduced, therefore the public may rest assured that there will be exceptional entertainment for those who attend the big fete. Besides the many attractions that usually go to make up an occasion of this kind, the big choir will also render some very pleasing musical numbers. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. Sears Remembers McHenry In common with hundreds of other small cities and towns thruout th|> country, McHenry and the adjacent territory have been flooded with catalogues from Sears, Roebuck & Co. The McHenry shipment arrived last week, thus adding that much more work for the rural letter carriers. The McHenry shipment alone represents ah expenditure of several hundred dollars and still there are some who do not believe that advertising pays. ' 9 *iiif • •» • • A Dangereas Pastime* Stealing rides by "flipping" spare tires in the rear of automobiles has become quite a common practice among some of the youngsters about town. As die result of this dangerous pastime Felicia Unti suffered quite painful injuries on Monday of this week when a big touring car passed over one of his legs. Luckily no bones were broken. The practice should be stopped at once. Parents, instruct your children of the danger in flipping machines. ' Dairymen to Meet A whirlwind campaign for members in the reorganized Milk Producers' Co-operative Marketing company is to be launched in McHenry, DuPage and Lake counties. The first of the series of meetings will take place at Spring Grove next Monday, July 81. The next meeting will be held at Ringwood on Tuesday, Aug. 1, while the McHenry meeting is advertised for Wednesday, August 9. "THEY STARTED SOMETHING Ante Toarists Create Scene at Sammer Home ef "Sid* Smith Inviting five Chicago tourists to his home for refreshments after they had helped him out with gasoline proved a mistake for "Sid" Smith, famous Chicago Tribune cartoonist, and whose summer home is located on Fox river near this village. The incident, so we are told, occurred at about the midnight hour last Saturday. It seems that the creator of "Andy and Min" had been out driving and' had reached a point a short distance north of this village when he ran out of gasoline. Hailing a passing car, carrying five passengers, Mr. Smith asked for assistance and after they had driven to this village for gasoline the party was invited to the summer home of the cartoonist, where refreshments were served than. Just how the trouble started we are unable to say, but nevertheless things reaehec^such a stage that word was sent to Officer Walsh of this village*to come. Upon the McHenry officer's arrival it was found that quite a lively fight had taken place, during which one of the participants had evidently been stabbed in the back with some sharp instrument Dr. A. I. Froehlich was called and dressed the wound, after which the five men were brought to McHenry and from here were taken over to the county jail at Woodstock. On account of the fact that there were a few on our streets at the time the call for help was received in Mc Henry, a few of our citizens reached the scene about the same time as did the local officer. The story of the fight spread like wild fire thruout the community the next morning and, while few were able to tell just what had occurred, all agreed that there must have been some action. One story that made the rounds the next noon was to the effect that the man who had been stabbed had passed away. This, however, proved untrue, as the victim of the stabbing was walking the streets of the county seat the following morning. According to our information a satisfactory settlement of the entire affair was made at Woodstock Monday afternoon and the five men allowed their freedom. " It was indeed a most unfortunate affair and one that Is very much regretted by our summer guest, who is just as popular among the people of McHenry and community as he is with the thousands who read his daily cartoons in the Chicago Tribune. q A Coming Swimmer Richard Prouty, the twelve-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Prouty of Binkie Lodge, last Friday swam the Fox river channel from the John Huck residence to the north gate of the McHenry dam. The trip was made without a stop and without the aid of artificial support of any kind. Property owners in the vicinity call this distance a mile and a furlong, but careful checking of the map makes it but a few feet over a mile. The young natator carefully followed the white channel flags of the Fox River & Lakes Improvement association, which this season were accurately set in place by Game Warden Engeln, and so obtained the assistance of the deep water and the current The trip occupied an hour and six minutes, which will not cause any jealousy from a record standpoint Young Prouty was not exhausted by his trip, but as soon as he could get rid of his coat of vaseline and into some clothes he joined the other children in a game of baseball. Later in the season the young swimmer will try to cover the distance between the Mcilenry bridge and the dam. John A. Bowers Baa Amther Attack McHenry friends of the family were pained to receive word from Waukegan stating that John A. Bowers had been stricken with another attack of insanity at his home ere last Saturday. Recently Mr. lowers was employed as truck driver at the Naval Training station, but prior to that time he operated a taxi service at Waukegan. It is believed that overwork brought on his latest attack. No doubt he will again be taken to a hospital for treatment. ITERS OF LOCAL AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING WEEK Be Looking For Cheap Lodging Three couples, evidently looking for cheap lodging, were touted from the American Legion hall early last Sunday morning. Their presence in the hall was discovered by the owner of the building, who, in turn, notified Officer Walsh, who made very short work in ordering the people out of town. How they got into the hall is not known, but someone with keys to the place must have let them in. Quite naturally the ificident he* been hashed. * Sold Home to Brother N. F. Steilen, who recently purchased the J. G. Schrauth home in the north end ef town, is today moving his family to that place from h|s home on Court street. He has sold the home he is thus vacating to his brother, George C. Steilen, who is moving his family thereto from the flat over the M. M. Nieesn grocery. fcr- aga&'jfv:1 if ikfc •»' _>v • JlEfc V . What People Are Doing In Thie Viltsge and the Immediate Vidaity-- --Other Short Paragraphs The Ladies' Aid society will hold a bakery, apron and fancy work sale at the city hall on Sept. 2, 1922. The Epworth league of the Woodstock M. E. church enjoyed a picnic at Oakhurst, on Fox rives- south of tw village, on Tuesday. .• Mr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Bolger welcomed a bnby daughter into their home on the Terra Cotts raad, south of town, last Saturday., July 22. % The next regular meeting of the» Social Wheel will be held at the heme of Mrs. Henry Stephenson in Ringwood on Thursday of^next week, Aug„ s. A new home is now under the course ^ of construction on Riverside Drive for Richard Fleming and when completed , will be occupied by the owner and his; I wife. The Variety club enjoyed a weenie . roast at the Johnson cottage on Fox* river at Emerald Park last Thursday evening arsd s Riost pleasant time wa# If J passed by those present. : n: McHenry was very well represented, 4 .!§ at the K. of C. picnic as held at Fox ^ River Grove, near Cary, last Sunday, Those who attended from here report* ij an exceptionally pleasant afternoon. Kr;;. S In spite of the storm and heavy rain • r? the dance at the Fox pavilion here last h ? Saturday received a very liberal patronage. It takes more than a stormt vs® to keep the young people from thist popular dancing resort J. P. Weber and his gang of workmen are making very good progress on the new home being erected for H.,' E. Buch on Park avenue. The housed will be a two story affair of brick: veneer. It will be thoroly modern. ;.-|X The members of St Qara coart, i/g? W. C. O. F., of this village will hold "' j'.V"* an outing at the Theo. Schiessle cottage at McCoIlum's lake on Thursday, f Aug. 10. Those planning to stts*d are kindly asked to bring their etftt lunch. The members eC the Social Wheel will enjoy a boat ride to the lotus beds at Grass lake next Friday afternoon from one o'clock to five thirty. The trip will be made on Mr. Koeppe's boat, the "Alice," which will leave the Riverside pier at one o'clock. River lot owners on Richardson's addition, just below the Dundee street^ car trestle, are considering the construction of a dam near that point similar to the one in Fox river below McHenry. A dam of this kind would give them tW<£ or three more feet of water depth. Friends of the family in McHenry, are in receipt of announcements of the birth of a baby daughter, Elisabeth Ann, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mershon of Bay City, Mich., on July 16. Mr. and Mrs. Mershon made this vil- ' lage their home for a short time a few years back, when Mr. Mershon ^ was employed in the Fox River Valley State bank. 1 A number of our baseball fans were : attracted to the State Line ball park last Sunday afternoon, where they saw ! the home team hand the Rockford > Maroons a 10 to 9 defeat. Walter Fay covered short for the victors after the third inning, in which the Rock- " ford team scored five of its runs. Walter, as usual, played a good' game and figured quite prominently at • the bat. Mr. and Mrs. George Bohr are now comfortably settled in their beautiful new bungalow at the corner of Court and Broad streets. The home is, [ without doubt, one of the most pleas- ^ ant and well arranged of any in town. J. P. Weber was the designer and builder. The mason work, including - the kellastone finish, was done by the ; McHenry Artificial Stone ft Construe- \ tion company. Si E. J. K ram beer, at one time holding K a clerical position at the Hunter boat factory here, and more recently employed at the Terra Cotta factory, is a new employe in the office of the Fox River Realty company, having taken over his latest endeavors a short time since. The business of the local Realty company has grown to such proportions that it has been found necessary to add to the office help. J|j The baseball game, scheduled to have been played here last Sunday M between the Oi»ekas of North * % Chicago and the home dub, did not k J' 1 materialize. On account of the fail- ~'-t ure of our battery to put in an appearance the game had to be called off after the visiting^ team had arrived. A new battery, we are told, has been secured and will perform for the McHenry outfit at Waneoada next Swan day. McHenry friends are in receipt of announcements of the marriage of Miss Mabel Elizabeth Peterson e| Maywood and Mr. Kenneth Isaac Davis of Oak Park, which outUldl alt Maywood last Saturday, July 22. The bride, during the past two years, has been a member of the McHenry community high school faculty and has many admirers here, who extend to the newly weds their choicest hlsea* ings and congratulations i' < ' N 1