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Mwestern Ite (ream Parlor &^3J ELL'S ICE CREAM , New York and Strawberry '•* J'.«, ' ' i 1 \ t A~')r.- r/WCT CBOCOUTES ' CKAKS ANB T0EACC8 SCHIESSLE & WEBER Dr. Carl Strueh's HEALTH RESORT McHENRY* ILLINOIS Complete system of Natural Treatments. Modernized Milk Cure and other rational diets. Sun Baths in the open, with, curative exercises. Bath Treatments, Rest Cure, etc. Open air cottages. Real country life. Very homelike. Fine Beach. Golf and other out-door games. Accommodations for vacationists. Consultations at Chicago office by appointment Write tor free descriptive and illustrated Booklet "P*. TELEPHONE McHENRY 42. Our farms have been placed in the honor roll of the National Friesian- Holstein Association by reason of some excellent records recently made. We have some wonderful young bulls for sale out of some of these test cows at real bargains. Some ready for service. Come and visit the farm and convince yourself of the value of these young bulls and our prices. Birchmont Farms John L. NichelsQn & Sons Ingleside, 111; Phone 632-J-l WKKKLWT Standard Six In the homes--on thestreets --in stores and offices everybody is talking about the new Buick Six--the Six that sets a new standard of quality and price. Throngs of people are streaming into Buick salesrooms to sec it. OVERTON & COWEN McHENRY, ILL. HARVARD, ILL. When better automobile* are built, Buick will build SLOCUM LAKB Mildred Hoffman spent Saturday in Chicago. Walter Winkler spent Sunday with his parents. The finest imported olive oil in caul at C. Unti'8. Ladies' silk hosiery, popular , at Grickson's. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnstonspent Sunday at Cary. < Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geary visited relatives at McHenry Tuesday evening. Harry Matthews was a Crystal Lake business called Monday afternoon. Will Went worth of McHenry was a caller at Oak Glen Farm Saturday afternon. Mrs. Harry Matthews spent Thursday visiting relatives and friends at Crystal Lake. y Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kii'k and children were Saturday evening callers at Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geary and Mrs. Henry Geary spent Wednesday evening at McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Brooks and son, Chesney, were Saturday evening callers at McHenry. Roy Winkler of Chicago was the puest ""of his parents from Thursday until Sunday night. Mary and Dan MeCabe of Burton's Bridge were Sunday evening guests at the Henry Geary home. Many from here attended -the Fourth of July celebration at .McHenry both day and evening. Emmet Geary of Fremont called at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Geary, Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brooks called on Mrs. R. O. Elmore at the Darrell- Matthews home Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winkler of Waukegan spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Winkler, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. Brunswick of Chicago spent from Thursday until Monday morning at the G. J. Burnett home. Mr. and Mrs John Quartell and Mrs. H. L. Brooks called on friends at McHenry, Ridgefield and Ringwood Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bacon and children of Crystal Lake were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. 'Ray Dowell. !' Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rhoman of Barrington spent Monday night with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ,H. L. Brooks. Mrs. Joe Pannic and mother of Chi cairo spent from Friday until Sunday nijrht at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A1 (J ranger. Miss Corinne Blomgren and Raymond Lusk of Volo saw the movie at the Empire theatre at McHenry Sunday night. ^ Mr. and Mrs. Frank ' Dickson and children of Wauconda spent Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs Sam Dickson. Walter and Lillian Winkler accompanied Roy Winkler to Barrington Sunday night, where he boarded the train to Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peterson and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Wallie of Chicago spent the Fourth of July at the Blomgren home. Mr. and Mrs. John Quartell, Mrs. Louis Rhoman of Barrington and Mrs. H. L. Brooks visited relatives at Kenosha, Wis., Wednesday.. Miss Marjorie Bloomfield of Elgin returned home Wednesday, after spending the past week visiting her cousin, Miss Mae Pfaiinenstill. Mr. and Mrs. G. J. „ Burnett, A1 Staples and Dr. and Mrs. Brunswick of Chicago spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Litwiler at Round Lake. Mr. and Mrs. John Quartell returned to their home at Plymouth, Mich., Wednesday, after spending a very enjoyable vacation among their relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. LaDoyt Matthews and Mrs. F. 0. Rowley and daughter, Adell, of Crystal Lake were Wednesday supper'and evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Matthews. Mrs. R. O. Elmore of Bowling Green, Missouri, and Miss Lillian Tidmarsh of Tecuhseh, Oklahoma, were guests at the Darrell-Matthews home from Saturday morning until Tuesday. Mus Matilda Sandman of Lake Zurich and Mr. Wm. Sheehan of Lake Villa were Fourth of July supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Johnston. All attended the dance at McHenry at night. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Geary were at McHenry Thursday evening and were accompanied home by Misses Helen and Margaret Bernier of Chicago, who spent a few days with their sister, Mrs. Jack Geary. Mr and Mrs. H. L. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. John Quartell of Plymouth, Mich., spent Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rhoman at Barrington. Mrs. Brooks and Mr. and Mrs. John Quartell remained until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Darrell and daughter, Myrtle, Mrs. Harry Matthews, Mrs. LaDoyt Matthews of Crystal Lake and Mrs. R. 0. Elmore of Bowling Green, Mo., and Miss Lillian Tidmarsh of Tecumseh, Okla. drove to Beloit, Wis., Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tripp. RINGWOOD Imported olive oil at C. Unti's. Children's % socks at Erkkson's. Mrs. S. W. Brown was an Elgin shopper Tuesday. Miss Julia McLaughlin is spending a few days with friends in Chicago. Mrs. W. A. Dodge, who has been ill for several weeks, is greatly improved. Mrs. Stacia Kane is enjoying a visit from her daughter, Anna, of Portland, Oregon. Boys,' girlB' and children's fine oxfords and strap sandals at M. J Walsh's. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Sieker of Manitowac, Wis., spent last week with Miss Ellen Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Elgin spent the week-egd with relatives in this community. Mayer Honorbilt shoes feel better, wear better and cost no more than others. Smith Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schroeder and two children spent the Fourth with friends in Manitowac, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Ha^|prd of Chicago spent the week-end in the "home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Benson of Crystal Lake were Sunday guests of- the latter's aunt, Mrs. Emma Brown. Miss Adele Heimer of West McHenry was a Monday visitdr in the home of her sister, Mrs. K. M. Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. R. Cornwall of Chicago spent the week-end with their cousin,' Mrs. F. A. Hitchens, and family. George Coates of Clarion, Iowa, arrived in town Monday, having been called here by the illness of his sister, Rose. Mr. and Mrs. John Rugg and Miss Ida kugg of Delavan, Wis., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith last Friday. Don't forget to call on Wm. G. Sohreiner, phonfe 93-R, when you get that new car, for insurance in the best of companies. McHenry, 111. Miss Rose Coates passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ruth Hopper. The funeral is being held this (Thursday) afternoon at Greenwood. Obituary next week. The Home Circle will have a meeting at the home of Mrs. George Shepard next Wednesday, July 16. There will be a good program at 2:30 and lunch will be served at 5:00 o'clock Everybody invited. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harrison was entered by death again Sunday, when their eldest son, Kenneth Eugene, passed away. Kenneth was taken sick on June 28, the day his brother, Paul, was buried. In spite of all that doctors and nurse could do, his illness developed into diphtheria on Wednesday and he passed away Sunday at 7:30 p. m He was born May 9, 1916, making him eight years old last May. He was a very bright scholar in school and his sunny disposition won the love and admiration of both his teachers and schoolmates. He will be sadly missed in school as well as in his home. He is survived by the sorrowing parents and one brother, Neal William. The relatives and friends in the community extend the deepest sympathy at this time. He was laid to rest by loving hands on Monday afternoon in the Greenwood cemetery. SOLON MILLS For good hose at a fair price, buy our Rollins. Smith's. Mae Aylward took the train for Chicago Tuesday morning. - Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Merrell were Burlington visitors Sunday. See our line of men's fine shirts and neck wear. M. J. Walsh. Mrs. Art Aubert of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. S. Gibbs, this week. Gus and Victor Aim of Chicago spent Sunday with the latter's wife and family. Get your olive oil at C. Unti's and be assure of the best on the market. It's imported. Mr. and l}(Irs. Pete Schaffer of McHenry were business callers in town Monday evening] Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hassel of Chicago were over Sunday guests/of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Linn. Mr. and Mrs. R. Triggs of Libertyville were Fourth of July guests in the Walter Cropley home. Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Moody of Chicago were the guests of Reuben Turner and wife over the Fourth. Prof. Kenneth Bunyon gf Lafayette, Ind., was entertained ifi the Walter Cropley home over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cropley, Mrs. R. Linn, Art Lyons and Harold Aim were Harvard callers Saturday. James Overton of Elgin spent the Fourth in the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Overton. Mr. and Mrs. H G. Reading spent the Fourth of July in the George Lemmers summer home at Lake Geneva. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Johonott of Chicago were over the Fourth guests in the home of their mother, Mrs. E. S. Johonnott. " Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith and daughter, Evelyn, of McHenry were entertained in the home of Mrs. Victor Aim on Sunday Mrs. James Jackson returned home Sunday night, after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs, Earl Monear, of McHenry. Mrs. Sarah Corsen1 and Mr. and Mrs. S. Hogan of Woodstock wef@ entertained, in the George Elfers home over Sunday. When you are contemplating building of any kind call on or phone 93-R, Wm. G. Schreiner for' ^.insurance. McHenry, 111. Mrs. Dwain Overton anil daughter, Lillian, have returned home from Antioch, where they bad been visiting relatives the past week. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Cropley and Mr. and Mrs. George Richardson were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Evans at Lake Forest Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tibbets of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. John Klapp and Miss Mary Otroski of Plymouth, Ind., were Fourth of July and week-end visitors in the C. G. Hardy home.. JOHNSBURG Try our service in groceries.' Smith Brofi. ^: ' . Charlie Karls was among the Chi cago pasengers last Friday. Rev. .Wm, Weber was among th< Chicago passengers this week Wednes day. Ray Horrick of Woodstock was a Sunday guest in the home of Stephen H. Smith. Joseph B. Hettermann attended to business, matters in Waukegan this week Tuesday. Miss Margaret Smith and friend of Chicago were spending a few days with home folks. Henry Althoif of Elgin and Misc Mary Althoff motored back" to Elgin Sunday evening. Miss Katherine Pitzen went back to Chicago Monday, after spending a few days with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoffel of Volo were visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen, last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoglund and children of Chicago were out to spend the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Huemann. Mr. and Mrs. John King of Mc^* Henry were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyers and family last week Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Lay of, Spring Grove and Mr. and Mrs. John Lay and family were visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Schmitt Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Rauen of Spring Grove and son, Arnold, of Chicago were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Freund. Mrs. Christina Brefeld, sons, Alvin, and Karl, and her daughter, Genevieve, of Chicago were guests in the home of Henry Hettermann last Fri day. A party of about twenty-five relatives and friends from Chicago and Racine came to spend the Fourth with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mathien and Mr, and Mrs. Wm; J. Meyers. St. JOHN'S CHURCH • „ The order of services at St. John'4> Catholic church on Sunday during tha. summer months are as follows: The low masses: 7:45 and 10:00 a. m. Five minute sermon during first and ten minute sermon during late mass. Benediction immediately after 10:00 o'clock mass. This order will prevail up until Labor Day. Visitors are welcome. • ADDITIONAL PERSONAL Anthony Oertel of Woodstock passed a few days this week in his home here. Mrs. George Michels and son, Donald, are spending a week with Chicago relatives. ' John Broderick and Joseph Brick of Chicago spent the holidays with McHenry friends. Walter J. Carroll and friend of Huntley were F'ourth of July callers in the home of Wm. Zenk. " Mr. and Mrs. Walter Herting and daughter, Lorraine passed the weekend in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oertel. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Martin passed the week-end in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Oertel. Mr. and Mrs. John Kroll and daughter, Virginia, of Chicago spent the first of the week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Zenk and family Mr. and Mrs. Blankenheim and Mr. and Mrs. George Lions of Chicago passed the Fourth as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Steffes. Mesdames Mary Pekovsky a ad Lydia Bremer of Chicago have been spending the past several days a% the guests of relatives and friends in and around McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Smith and family and the former's mother, Mrs. A. Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dans of Elgin spent Sunday evening in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willam Zenk and family. Those from a distance who attended the funeral of the late Wilbur F. Basset l here on Tuesday of this week were: Mrs. Viola Henise of Berrien Springs, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jeffrey of Sturgis, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. John McKale and daughter, Ruth, of Three Rivers, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Martin and son, Frank, left this week via motor for Belleview, Fla., where they expect to make quite an extended visit. Frank ' Martin, who has been in the south for nearly three years, expects to come home for a short visit, but will again return to the South where he has business interests. ANNOUNCEMENT As I have just received another weaving loom, together with two more machines for making fluff, I am prepared to weave old-time rag carpets, colonial rag rugs, fluff rugs from worn ingrain or brussels carpets, portieres, porch pillows^ etc. Rag rugs are all the rage. Prepare rags as you would for rag carpets. Let me do the weaving and you will be surprised and pleased with the results. I furnish the best warp, use the latest improved Newcomb loom, fill orders promptly and guarantee first-class work. Prices gladly quoted on roqnest. samples. cut Mrs. B. Popp. A large touring car said to be ed by a Chicago man and driven by woman dashed down Schneider's between this city and Woodstock on the morning of the Fourth and for a time the passengers feared that all would be killed. The machine left the road and went down a ten-foot embankment, crashing into a large A man seated in the front seat with the driver received a broken arm and body bruises, while the driver and oc cupants of the rear seat escaped minor but painful injuries. They were taken to the hospital at Woodstock where "their injuries were dressed. * '•'V "i: --Medium N?3-Med. Hard N°4 Hard Jftfafsde// PENCIL COM!*NY PHILADELPHIA Mute Messengers of a Nation IN an underground telephone cable scarcely thicker than a man's wrist there are 2^00 threadlike copper wires, epch pair providing a path for instant speech. These highways of the spoken word, buried beneath many . an American city, are carrying thousands of voice* simultaneously from office to factory and some from coast to coast. If released from their coppcr carriers, these messages would sound a Babel, in which none could be heard. Confusion beyond description would reign if this unhindered speech, now hushed by science in tiny strands, were voiced aloud. An average of 54,000,000 telephone conversations speed 1 daily over the wires of the Bell System. By hundreds in cables, by dozens in the open wires, they travel in silence side by side, to And voice again only at their journey's end. Muted as they pass from telephone to telq>hooe, they weave the pattern of the nation's life. - ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY BELL SYSTEM On* Policy . One System • Universal Tiulea I Gulbransen THE REGISTERING PIANO The Only REGISTERING Piano What an astounding change has come to pass in pianos played by music roll and pedals! To bring"" yourself musteally up-to-the-minute-- investigate the REG I STERING Piano! What an amazingly finer and altogether belter quality of musioyou now can play because of this new-day Registering feature! To^ realize bow completely this epoch-leaking idea has upset all your former opinions of instruments of this type get acquaintwith the Gulbransen. Keys pressed down, as in handplaying-- not knocked down, as in yesterday's player-pianos. That's what the Gulbransen a I l e g i s t e r i n g f e a t u r e d o e s ! I t registers your exact "touch" on each note. You cazr graduate each note's shading, not merely _play it loudly or softly. With such d i r e c t and p e r f e c t ^control as the Gulbransen gives of each and every note on the key-board, you can regulate their tone--separately, individually-- exactly as the pianist does in professional concert playing' Four Models--Nationally Priced $424 - $495 - $575 - $t5« Nye Music and Jewelry Store West McHenry, 111. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN STORAGE BATTERIES, GENERATOR AND STARTER TROUBLE OUR MODERN EQUIPMENT ENABLES US TO RENDER 24 HOUR RECHARGING SERVICE. 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