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s®l!itWteilSP!3 • : , 5'. .r---. • . ??.:<• • At Bradley Res. RINdWOOD, ILL Araying and Transferrin* Long Distance Hauling -McHenry, 111. Early Riser Flour *\* :£S &V£.t& l , A most excellent jtp. '• • We guarantee si McHENRY Flour Mills West MoHetirv. HI. i/'yii 'iS Groceries wm, FRESH Vegetables < V- ! M. M. Niesen McHenry Phone f '1 Jr - r'-:- T* TKe Power o£ Personality 1 1 IJ ; ; ' •* We often hear that the success of some * man is due to his personality. This it' quality is hard to define in words, but 1 > ^ ' we know that those who possess it have ^*7X the gift of impressing or persuading f ," ojtjieys. • - . K» ;::i, 5j$j$§ In salesmanship it Is a most valuable 0^11 ^'f-Hset. The long-distance telephone gives ' the salesman the power to use his voice * J " and thereby retain the effect of his per- ? aonality which might be lost by the use y^j ^ iifyjf other methods of communication. V ? Iff If the salesman's voice is strong and " ; x cheerful and full of earnestness, it it ' ; . his best advocate.„ Get acquainted with the money and time saving features of our "station^ to-station" long-distance service ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY Vj"* CAR -* *' 1 V%: SALES AMD SEBVKE Attention, Ford Owners' Stad ports, Ike almost every tiling ebe Worth while, are counterfeited. Imitation parts ere manufactured to SELL at the highest possible rate of profit and the grades of steel used are consequently not the same high quality, specialty heattreated aUoy steels specified in Ford formulas for the manufacture of GENUINE FORD PARTS. ' Don't be misled --Insist upon GENUINE KO&f> PARTS made by the Ford Motor Company. By to doing you will get from 35 to 100 per cent more wear from them, and you will pay the lowest possible cost--the same everywhere. K S0% OF GENUINE FORD PARTS RETAIL FOR LESS THAN 10c EACH Ails for Parts Price List Wl» your Ford cm*, or F&rdaoo tractor meds attention, caO onus. For remember we are properly equipped, employ competent mechanics, and use Genuine Poland BbKwb pacts to ill tepair work: STAR GARAGE > • - JOHN R . K N O X . P w j ^ / - r v ; ~ ' p \ . PHONE 3* William Smith was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. " '. > • Misses Barbara and Mamie Smith QSTJ5ND it, 17c Erickson's store. Three trufcks passed thru here One day hut week. There are sixteen names on the Ostend school register this year and were Chicago visitors cm Thursday of, hopes of the 17th. mst weeK. Misses Theresa and Margaret Huemann spent Wednesday Thursday in Chicago. The opening dance at Stubby's hall will take place on Oct. 4. Don't forget the date. Alex Freund of Chicago spent the week end in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. H. Huemann. .Carload of nut coke just received. The Alexander . Lumber company, West McHenry, 111. f Misses Barbara Althoff and Agnes Smith passed Sunday as the guests'of relatives at Beloit, Wis. Miss 'Frances Miller- has gone to Carload of nut coke just received. The Alexander Lumber company, West McHenry, 111. Lotan Martin writes his parents that hay fever has nearly left him since his stay in Florida. Silo filling again this week after resting last week. Joe Greener, on the T.. A. Abbott farm, will commence this week's work. Stove pipes ahd elbows, furnace pipes and elbows at a bargain during the coming week at Riverside Drive Sheet Metal Works. Corn harvesters have caught the strike fever in this locality. Nearly every binder in the neighborhood has days last week in of the former's brother-in- 0*rtel, and family. Jlrs. Emil Schneider and •®ayme, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Harben and Mike Schneider of Woodstock visited Sunday with Miss Lena Klein, who has been sick for several months, at the home of John Blake. Plaindealer ads bring results. Minneapolis, Minn., where she will be been laid up for repairs. the guest of friends for some time. Mrs. Jos. Michels antfr children of Harvard spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Blake. Mrs. Henry Klappfericfc and daughter visited Miss Lena Klein at the home of John Blake last Sunday afternoon. Stove pipes and elbows, furnace pipes and elbows at a bargain during the coming week at Riverside Drive Sheet Metal Works. Mr. and , Mrs. William Krift and daughter, Magdelyn, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hettermann of Burlington, Wis., were callers in town Sunday. A few of our baseball fans journeyed to Cary last Sunday afternoon, where they saw McHenry trim the home club by a score of 7 to 5. Mrs. John P. Lay and Miss Frances Freund left Saturday for Denver, Colorado, where they will spend a' few weeks, with Mr. and Mrs. George Lay. The Christian Mothers of St. John's church will hold a harvest festival at the parish hall here on next Wednesday evening, Sept. 27. There will be dancing for old and young and a good time is assured all who turn out. Don't forget the place and date and be on hand. Mrs. John Mertes of this place, Mrs. Henry. Heimer of McHenry and .Ahe former's daughter, Mrs. Walter Grube of Chicago, left Chicago Wednesday morning for St. Joseph, Benton Harbor and Kalamazoo, Mich., in which cities they will be the guests of relatives and friends for a few days. Dr. Arnold Mueller and Frank Mathieu returned home last Saturday from their trip to Fremont, Wis. While their stay was cut short on account of the doctor's pressing need at home, the two tourists enjoyed every minute of their visit in the Badger state. Like all other Wisconsin travelers, they speak very highly of that state's road systems. Next year they are planning on a real Outing in the northern woods and will be accompanied by their wives. RINGWOOD % • The Plaindealer for news. Plenty of fruit jars at Vyrftal's. Fancy California hams, per pound, 17c, at Erickson's store. George Jepson and family of Wauconda were Sunday guests in the C. J. Jepson home. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Peet were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Beck at Dundee. Carload of nut coke just received. The Alexander Lumber company, West McHenry, 111. ' 0 Mr. and Mrs. James Rainey and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith motored to^ Whitewater, Wis., Sunday. George Hohensteln and son, Donald, and family of Woodstock were calling on friends in town last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Spaujding and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Fay of Chicago were Sunday guests of Mrs. Jennie Spaulding. » Mr. and Mrs. Edaon Hodge spent last week with the former's sister, Mrs. J. D. Smith, and family at Urbana, 111. E. C. Hawley and family, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bacon of Crystal Lake, motored to Milwaukee Sunday. Ed. Hopper and S. W. Smith motored to Woodstock Sunday to visit Avery Holmes, who is very low at present writing. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Crawford an nounce the arrival of a baby boy one day last week. Mrs. D. L. Hall^ is helping to care fo^ the mother and child. Miss Grace Harrison entertained about fort/ friends front Woodstock at her home last Saturday evening, Refreshments were served on the lawn and all report a very pleasant 1 evening. Ralph Smith, who.has spent the last two and a half years on cattle ranches in Dakota, and Nevada, is visiting* his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith. He says he likes the west and plans to return. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bacon and son, Earle, and .Miss Edith Bacon of Grant,. Iowa, who have spent the past week with relatives in this vicinity, started home Monday. They are making the trip by automobile. _ Mr. and Mrs. Georye Frye moved last week to their home recently built on Fox river south of McHenry. They plan to >sp£nd the winter in Alabama. They have made many friends here, who regret their leaving our village! * m' ' Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hitchens and son, Byron, were called to Bath, 111., Iasfr Thursday by the serious -illness of Mrs. Hitchens' father, Mr. Butler. A telegram came from tHera saying that Mr. Butler passed away soon after they arrived and the funeral wpoU he Sunday eftsynowq CREAM SHIPPERS 8btp your cream to ua at Elgin and always get highest prices. El*in i« the batter center of the cnontry. We manufacture both tee cream and butter. Writ® for tags, information and our quotat ions. "Atway* ask your dealer for your FAVORITE Ioe Cream and HILLSIDE Creamery Butter. Made In Elein." B. S. Pearsall Butter Co. Elgin, 111. DR. C. KELLER 'V/j; Optometrist and OptW^^ y1' Notice to the Public The citizens of McHenry are given an opportunity to have their eyes exam* ined and glasses made to order at reasonable prices and under guarantee. Have made glasses for the past 20 years for such prominent families as the Bishops, Engelns, Buchs, Bohrs, Freunds, Rev. D. Lehane and many others. Office hours, at my summer home on Fox river, one block north of village limits, from 2:00vto 3:00 Monday of each week. Phone 9. C. E. Sherman has a gang of men at work helping fill silo. Some farmers are a little anxious. They fear frost as soon as the rain ceases and weather clears up. F. E. Martin reached home Monday evening from Belleview, Fla. Mrs. Martin met him in Chicago and they visited friends over Sunday, coming out home Monday evening. The new house on the Martin farm progressing nicely. The frame is all up' and will soon have the roof on. Mr. Crabtree of Crystal Lake and six other carpenters are at work y* tlys building. \ TERRACOTTA Tablets and pencils at Erickson's store. • • * Henry McMillan was an Elgin vis itor Sunday. William Conway was a visitor >rt Elgin last Thursday. Miss Margaret Grant of Elgin spent Sunday at her home here. Carl Bergman of Chicago' spent Sunday with relatives here. Dr. H. D. Hull of Crystal Lake was a business caller here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank O'Flaherty of Elgin spent Sunday at her home here. Mrs. Stella Peck visited at the home of hef daughter jn Elgin Sunday. Mrs. Edward Malone of Elgin spent a few days last week with relatives here. . * Mrs. M. Knox and Aunily visited relatives ih Woodstock Sunday afternoon. Miss Beulah Larkin of Elgin spent Sunday evening with friends in this vicinity. Ralph McConnell of Woodstock was the guest of friends in this vicinity Sunday evening. Carload of nut coke just received. The Alexander Lumber company, West McHenry, HI. Mrs. Geo. F. Kuntsman - has returned from a visit with relatiyes and friends in Marengo. Mrs. Wm. Coleman of Crystal Lake spent Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. P. Bay. Miss Agnes Bertram of Crystal Lake spent Thursday and Friday of last week with Miss Neva McMillan. ADDITIONAL PERSONAL \ Miss Elola Boyle $p$i*t last Saturday in Chicago. Miss Mae Noonan Wfs a Chicago visitor last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Ensign were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Miss Helen Justen passed a couple of days last week in Chicago. Carl Bickler of Chicago passed the week end with his parents here. Mrs. A. J, Schneider passed last Saturday in the metropolitan city. James Burke of Chicago passed the week end with McHenry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay and children were Elgin visitors last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Pich of Chicago spent the week end with McHenry relatives. Mrg. Simon Stoffel and daughters were Lake Geneva, Wisl, visitors last Sunday. James Quinn of Chicago is spending several wevks with ,McHenry relatives and friends. Ralph McConnell of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. Miss Agnes Pich of Chicago spent a few days last week as the guest of Miss Emma Thelen. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Howard of Woodstock passed Sunday as guests of McHenry relatives. Edwin J. Heimer of Qhicago spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heimer. isses Edna Schoel and Louise Engeln have gone to Chicago, where they have secured employment. Oliver Herrman and Edward Koeppe of Chicago passed the week end at their summer homes here. Miss Lillian Hall of Oak Park is spending the week in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hall. Miss Josephine Fischer of Elgin spent several days this week in the home of her aunt, Miss Emma Thelen. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Voss and children of Chicago passed Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oertel. Mrs. John Reihansperger of West Chicago passed Tuesday in the home of her son, Chas. J. Reihansperger, and family. ** Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunn of Lake Geneva, Wis., spen|; Sunday in the home cf the latter's mother, Mrs. D. A. Whiting, northwest of town. Dr. M. J. Klein, specialist in the treatment of goiter, 1344 Wellington Ave., Chicago, spent the week end at the home of his brother, N. C. Klein, in this village. Mrs. Frank Osrtal and FOO\> THAT'S PURE • POOD THATS fU(rNT-- GWES A MAN AH APPETITE HAPPY Party is always talking about puro food. It is not that he is not keenty interested in other subjects, butt he knows t hat the only foundation to build upon is good health auu that good pure food is necessary if you would build healthward. Of coiirse he's talking about this grocery Watch lor Mr. Happy Party FRETTS" MMKETKONCEW ST.WKTMcHENRY.IU PHONE I -- grandson, Save Those School Clothes We caii sell coveralls that .wilt , be just the thing to. wear over other clothes or without them after school hours or on vacation days. and durable.* THIS AD AND *»c WILL BUY *I.M WORTH HERE ANYTIME SEE OUR SWEATERS SMITH BROS. McHen ry, m. Draytng a fcig dene by the Funrftare moved with of leag expert fas. PHONE 35 McHENRY When -m Father Was a ; Boy >:iai HE LACKED THE OPPOftTUNITBS, WE UNDERESTIMATE When father was a boy, die best Sm knew was a wood stove, a kerosene lamp and a haphazard way of saving money. Look about yqu today--modem convenience* have made these luxuries at yesterday as antiquated as hoop skiit*. Gas, the perfect fuel, has done away with the dirt and work of wood fuelelectricity gives a light far more brilliant than any smelly kerosene lamp. Gas and electricity, because of their cleanlinm, their conveniences, their*economy, have become daily necessities of modem American life. Father saved and invested his money is best he could. He had no such opportunity as modern public utility is ottering to its customers through the purchase o3 preferred shares. Because the Western United Corporation-- with 24% of all the gas mains to Illinois, outside of Chicago--is one of the foremost utilities in the Middle West, its 7% Preferred Shares afford an investment MDad" would appreciate as quickly as he would the advantages of gas and eleo * -"::M triefcy. • ' c;:',;-. .*^1 If you lune not received a copy -a "Service and Security" '~-'i " get your copy before it is too tat, 1 ASK YOUR LOCAL GAS OFFICE , •Mm VI WkSTERN UNrrift CORPORATION I SO I H " "H "* • .V] • ji-'s .A*m. .V*; :V'P HpHESE first, cool, cfisp mornings we're having make tile * family long for a little warmth indoors. So this eaify showing of gas heaters^s especially timely. We're suggesting to prospective customers that they choose their heaters now, right at the beginning of the season, so that the cheerful warmt^ a&d comfort of gas heat may be enjoyed immediately. > ,v: ^ "v We invite you to come in and see the many types of heatets displayed. " /• -\ •' * •'£* '* • -0y[:?•••$ 1 ;tfS^vfesternUi)itecTGas "• r i: * . •*. ^ ' . - ,•* •• v- (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) THE REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF FOX RIVER VALLEY STATE BANK located at McHenry, State of Illinois, at the close of business on the 15th day of Sept., 1922, II niad& to the Auditor ot Public Aocounts of the State 9! Illinois, pursuant to law. *. RESOURCES : .' • " fcoa&iMi Real EstfeteJ Loans on Collateral Security------lv,68®.2® Other Loans..... ' -'/.m •• 7 Overdrafts -- - U. S. Government Inv^tnfent8_--ii-J---f--^-l-i-^^-?v 27,350.M 21,830.47 ± 32,784.37 $356,335.20 Other Bonds and Stocks -- - Banking House, Furniture and FixtuiW-^'/V-^'.-^ ---.itf Due from Banks, Cash and Other Cash Resources -- ;^j LIABILITIES Capital stock rrr: Undivided Profits (net)-. TimevDeposits.r ---- Demand Deposits Advanced by War Finance Cprporation - _ 'It*?. 3,7W.59, ' ^ 136,932.82 JW, 141.79 - 65,56e.ee i35i5335.W : mi . Car*yT Caahier of (he F<MI^JU?er VaHey Siate Baok. doaolerauly s« ear that I the above statement-is true to the best of iny knowledge and belief, and that the items and " amounts shown above correspond with the items and amounts shown in the report made to the Auditor of Public Accounts, State of Illinois, pursuant to law. . Gerald J. Cany, Cashier. and sworn to before"me this. 19th day of Sept^ 1922. *. ,; » j V \ Richard I. Overton, Notary Public. La if t ^ i McHenry, Illinois GERALD J. CAMIP, Clash. FREMONT Ht)Y, Pres.