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VT* , <*>,J '* ', ' AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALE8 REPORTERS DURING WEEK $f.\ SAW ACTION OVERSEAS DEWEY NICHOLS WAS THRICfc WOUNDED IN WORLD WAR p- v WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN k '• THIS CITY AND IMMEDIATE J^^v^yiCINITT Practical wedding gifts at Vycital's. Ki, • 1 Gifts of all kinds for brides of today . sad yesterday. Vycital's Hardware. Gifts of all kinds for brides of today and yesterday. Vycitafs Hardware. The Social Wheel meets with Mrs. Elsie Ratcliffe at the home of her father, Wm. Smith, Ringwood, on the afternoon of Thursday, June 18. The Sohm case, which was to have come up at Woodstock yesterday, has been delayed a few days on account of the fact that the court took a recess during the extreme hot days of last M. M. Niesen, who for many years has conducted a grocery store on Green street, has drawn his shades and re tired from the business. The store room has been rented, as will be seen in a story which. appears elsewhere in this issue. The members of McHenry chapter, O. E. S., are invited to attend guests' night of Algonquin chapter on Thursday evening, June 18. An invitation has also been extended to McHenry O. E. S. to be present on the occasion of grand officers' visit at Palatine on Tuesday afternoon, June 16. Hi* many friends will be pleased to learn that Ernst Barbian was able to return home last Saturday from the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago where he recently underwent an operation for a hip infection. The operation has proven entirely successful. week. The property owners along the Main street business section are now confronted with the problem as to what to do with the unpaved gap between the road curb and the sidewalk. The matter has probably come in for more discussion than the road itself and just what will be decided as the best thing to do remains an unsolved puzzle. McHenry's street oil arrived the latter part of last week and work of applying the same was started immediately with the result that the dust nuisance in our city ha£ been practically eliminated for the summer months. Needless to say that the oil was welcomed by our citizens who suffered greatly by this nuisance for many weeks. The indictments of Judge C. P. Barnes and Atty. V. S. Lumley by the May grand jury came as a great surprise to most of the citieens over McHenry county. The indictments are said to be the outcome of the Hoy-Abbott- Wilson case which envolved $20,- 000 worth of notes and upon the evidence of which case the two Hoys were sent to the state prison at Joliet. Beth Judge Barnes and Atty. Lumley declared the recent action to be a fcameup to hurt them politically. Both demand an immediate trial. The first open air band concert of the summer season by the McHenry band will be held at the McHenry park this (Thursday) evening. The band has been practicing for some weeks past and is ready for the opener. A week from tonight, the concert will be given in connection with the celebration of the opening of the Main street pavement. It is our understanding that these concerts this summer will alternate between the two sides of town. Thus the third concert will take place 4a the park and the fourth on the West ' Side and so on thru the season. Many of the summer home owners, •Tfd residents of the city have been heard to complain of the low stage of water in Fox river. This condition, we are told, has existed for several weeks past, the flash boards at the dam having been removed without the knowledge or consent of the officiate , of the Fox River & Lakes Improve- ' sent association. This is very deplorable indeed as the stage of water in our river must be retained at a certain i height, if McHenry wishes to continue I to sell the stream to others. The only teal asset we have, so let us not get careless. Just who is responsible for the lowering of the water we do not know. Considerable material as taken from Sim street has already been hauled down on the flats at the foot of Court •beet. This is the street which is to he opened and used during the conjfruction of the Green street paving project thru Centerville. The building it this new road will also mean the erection of two temporary bridges over the mill race and Boone creek. While we are on the subject we might ^ ' say that adjacent property owners f ' - fjre very desirous of having the old ' *' »iill race closed permanently and un- "Acc\ • . fess we are incorrectly informed the P® k,Jttatter has already been taken up with i '..' j the Borden Milk company who have V tertain rights so far as this race is ' Concerned. 14 The grading on Elm street is now Dewey Nichols, whose death was recorded in these columns in last week's issue, was born on a farm near Volo, on July 14, 1892. Here he was raised, attended the common schools and grew to manhood. He worked on his father's farm and later oh worked about faims in the neighborhood. On September 19, 1917, he answerd the call to the colors, leaving Lake county with a contingent which left for Camp Grant from Libertyville. After a short training at Camp Grant, he was transferred to Houston, Texas, thence to Camp Upton, N. Y., and from there was sent across for foreign serv- (Continued from front page) . He was a member of Company E, of the Old Dandy First, and while across saw as much or probably more action than most of the young men who served during the same war. He saw action in the battles of the Somme, Yessalre Woods, Argonce. Meuse and Boyse de Charme. He was wounded three times while in action. He was first wounded on July 4, 1918, and after a short time in the hospital, returned to the front. He was wounded twice on Oct. 18, 1918, during some of the fiercest fighting witnessed during the #ar and only a short time before the signing of the armistice. He was also gassed and shell-shocked during action. He was decorated for bravery during the war. On June 4, 1919, he received his honorable discharge at Camp Grant and returned to this community but never since his return from the army has he been well, according to the members of his family. The funeral took place from the' undertaking rooms of Jacob Justen & Son last Wednesday afternoon with interment in Woodland cemetery. Mrs. J. C. Holly sang. The body was escorted to its last resting place by a squad of ex-service men. The deceased is survived by his father, Harry Nicholls; two brothers, William of Wauconda, and Jack of McHenry; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Hironimus of Volo; Mrs. John A. Engeln, Mrs. John Karls and Mrs. Richard Cronin, all of this city. SIXTY ATTENDALUMNI BANQUET TOOK PLACE AT JUSTEN1 HOTEL SATURDAY EVENING wm. WEGENER DIES PASSED AWAY AT HIS LATE HOME HERE SATURDAY * TTf&iubtedly due to the extremely hot weather the thirty-first annual alumni banquet of the McHenry high school as held at Justen's hotel last Saturday evening was not as well attended as had been anticipated. Only sixty were seated around the festive tables. The menu consisted of fruit cocktail, soup, crackers, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, French peas, pickles, strawberry sauce, olives, combination salad, ice cream. and cake, hot rolls and coffee. State's Attorney A.. H. Pouse, a member of the class of *07, acted as toastmaster and carried the role in a faultless manner. The address of welcome was made by Leo Heimer of the class of '19 while Wm. Nye of this year's class made the response. One of the especially pleasing numbers of the program was'a "How Do You Do" song by Miss Mildred Welch. The words of the song were of her own composition and in it were used the names of this year's graduation class as also a number of the members of the faculty and past graduates. This was followed by a toast to the ladles by Earl Walsh and a response by Mrs. Clarence Whiting. Miss ^Blanche Pryor, for a number of years a member of the high school faculty here but who is now likewise employed at Cambridge, 111., was among the visiting guests. Her presence was deeply appreciated and enjoyed as were her remarks. Miss Pryor is probably one of the most popular school teachers ever connected with the McHenry high school and her many friends in this city and thruout this community are always pleased to greet her. Supt. C. H. Duker of the high school also responded with a few well chosen remarks which were very well received by the gathering. The occasion came to a close by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." RUBBISH FIRE ENDANGERS SUMMER RESORT PROPERTY mother, Mrs. Catherine May of Johnsburg. Banquet at Justen's Hotel A banquet, attended by the prie^s, members of Rev. Freund's family, relatives and close friends to the number of nearly two hundred, was served at Justen's hotel, starting at 12:00 o'clock. The use of the spacious dining hall was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Justen, the latter being an aunt to the young priest. The members of the Christian Mothers of St. Mary's church prepared and served the dinner, a very elaboralp affair. The after dinner program started immediately after all had been Served with Rev. H. Hauser, pastor of St. Joseph's church of Elgin, acting in the role of toastmaster. Rev. Hauser is of a most pleasing personality and the manner that he carried his role plainly evidenced that he was well qualified for the post and that this was not hfcs first attempt. The toastmaster called upon all of the priests present, the remarks following being timely, interesting and filled with good cheer ana best of wishes for the newly ordained priest. Rev. Freund wa3 the last to respond and during his remarks expressed "his heartfelt thanks to his relatives and friends for their presence at the mass and reception and for the many kind favors that had been shown him by all. Especial thanks were tendered to Rev. Chas. S. Nix, all of the members of the clergy present, to the Christian Mothers, to the church organist, Sister Cantia, and to the members of St. Mary's choir. , Will Remain Here A Week Rev. Freund will remain in McHenry the balance of the week and expects to leave for St. Paul, Kans., either Sunday evening or Monday morning. On Saturday morning at eight o'clock he will read a mass for the members of the Christian Mothers' society of St Mary's in a manner of showing his appreciation for the kindnesses shown him by them. On Sunday morning he will also read the 10:15 o'clock mass at St. Mary's church. T'nitf mass will be followed by a Corpus Christi procession and three benedictions, on6 at each of the three altars. In Kansas For The Present For the time being he will be stationed at St. Paul, Kans., where he* will remain until some time in August when he will return to this city for a vacation in the home of his parents. Rev. Freund is now enrolled among the Passionist Fathers and just where he will be stationed after his vacation he is unable to say at this time. Beautiful Gifts The honored pastor was the recipient of a number of very beautiful and useful gifts, all of which are deeply appreciated by him. These came from members of his family, near relatives and friends and were given in the sense of the deep admiration in which he is held by the donors. Best Wishes Will Follow The good will and best wishes of his many relatives and friends thruout this community will follow him whereever his duties may take him in the future. tarnished Bernard Wegener passed away at his late home -on Elm street in this city last Saturday afternoon after an illness of several months. Just a week before his death, or to be exact, Sunday, May 31, he was driven to his old home by his two sons, George and Joseph, the trip having been made to gratify the wishes of the old gentleman to once more see his old home and the country surrounding. On his return from the trip, which he seemed to stand well, he expressed himself as perfectly satisfied and that he was now ready at any time to answer the call of hi8 master. This call came last Saturday. Bernard Wegener, for many years one of the best known farmers in this vicinity, was born in Westfalleij, Germany, December 18. 1843, and was therefore 81 years, 5 months and 19 days of age at the time of his death. He came to this country in September, 1859, and first settled at New Munster, Wis., where he resided for a tew years after which he went to Rockford where he was employed in a lumber yard for a few years. The deceased always loved to talk about his experience in the lumber business and in conversing with him one would not be long in learning that he knew lumber and how to measure it. On November 25, 1875, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Neinnatten and shortly thereafter settled on a farm near Lily Lake where he continued to make his home up until a few years ago when physical disability forced him to leave the old homestead and come to this city where he has made his home for a number of years. Mr. Wegener was the father of twelve children, Ave of whom have passed away. The surviving children are: Henry, Bernard, Jr., George, Joseph and Edward, all of whom reside in and near McHenry; Mrs. John Mc- Dermott and Mrs. Gus Schneighoper of Chicago. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church in this city on Monday morning and interment was made in the family lot in the Volo cemetery. . ROAD WORKMAN IS QUITE SEVERELY INJURED MONDAY EIGHT GRADE EXERCISES ENJOYED BY LARGE AUDIENCE LAST THURSDAY EVENING t > % The burning of a pile of rubbish by a telephone gang came very near to starting serious trouble along the west shore of Fox river in the vicinity of the Lasch cottages shortly after the noon hour on Tuesday. The telephone workmen apparently had left the scene after they had thought that the rubbish had burned out and that there was no danger. However a strong wind which came up about one o'clock scatpractically completed, the work of pui-I t^red the embers over a considerable ting in the curbing is well along andldistance and before anyone in the v - everything is set for the paving of the 1 neighborhood had realized the danger, U\*.' street just as soon as the Riverside 1^iaze "md spread a considerable dis- Drive job has been completed. It isltance an *M rapidly eating its way expected that the Riverside Drive 1 ^)Ward8 the cottages. Mrs. Ben Stillpaving will be completed as far as I an<^ one °f her daughters, armed Pearl street sometime today when the brooms, were the first on the big mixer will be moved over to Elm 8Cene 81M^ ^sd succeeded in checking street. With favorable weather con- spreading of the fire when others aitions the-Elm street paving should 1 *ro^n the neighborhood arrived and be in by the end of another week, af-1 aBB*8ted in extinguishing the blaze. No ter which the paving gang will leave I a^arm sent In to the'fire depart- McHenry. It is quite likely that the)ment* , contractors will store their equipment here until the letting of the Green The community high school auditorium was quite comfortably filled with members of the* families of the eighth grade graduates, friends and patrons of the school last Thursday evening, the occasion being the eighth grade promotional exercises. "Rescued by Radio," a two-act playlet, proved a very enjoyable part of the program. Twelve members of the class appeared in the cast and each and every one carried his or her roll faultlessly. Miss Mary Kinney, directed the play. Other pleasing numbers on the evening program were three selections by the combined high school and grade orchestras entitled "New Colonial March," "Sweet Spirit Hear My Prayer," and "Bohemian Girl." The orchestra contributed these numbers under the capable direction of J. I. Tallmadge. ^Flower Song" by BernicerWeber, violin, and Helen Pries, accompanist, was also very well received by the audience as were the vocal numbers by the class. These were "Stars Brightly Shining" and " Tis Our Festal Day," and were presented under the direction of Miss Vena Foulds. The presentation of diplomas by Supt. C. H. Duker marked the closing of the evening's pro jram. The class flower was sweet pea; class color, orchid and silver; class motto: "Work and Win." The first honor of the class was won by Fanny Levinson while the second honor was shared by Lillian S toff el and Barbara Dittrich. - The members of this year's class who pass into the high school are: Barbara Dittrich, Katherine Ehle. Minnie Ferwerda, Stanley Geier, Lavern Harrison, Eleanor Hoffman, Warren Holly, Paul Kamholz, Eleanor a Frank Glazer, a workman employed by the McGftcken Vander Heyden Construction company which has the contract for the paving improvement in this city, was quite painfully and severely injured on Monday morning of this week when one of the big trucks ran over his foot and arm, fracturing the fprmer and quite badly injuring the latter. The unfortunate man was at work on the ground just back of the big mixer when the accident occurred. He wasj first taken to the office of Dr. Mueller where he was given first aid and then rushed to the Woodstock hospital where the fracture was set and given the other attention necessary. At first it was believed, that the man had been very seriously, if not fatally injured, but k thoro examination at the Woodstock hospital revealed the fact that his hurts were not nearly as bad as had first been expected. Mr. Glazer had gone to work for the construction company only a few days prior to the accident. We have been told that he was injured some time ago and had only recently been able to leave the hospital. According to officials of the construction company, this is the first accident that they hal; had in three years. -5 CMflSIf (Continued from us the triumph of our graduation day. How better could we share it than with our friends. Tonight our emotions are happy, ones of course, but they •re notj untinged with sadness. The joy we feel is the joy of a task completed, the joy which is the reward of a day's work well«done. Our labor is rewarded by the high honor of the granting of a diploma of McHenry high school. The sorrow we feel is the sorrow of the good byes that are a part of our graduation because tonight we are leaving the school friends with whom-we have spent many happy years. It is with regret that we leave this new building in which we have spent one very successful year- It is fitting that on this night we f^iank you, oui parents and friends of McHenry, for this beautiful building and for the advantages it has held for us in its comforts and its excellent equipment for the advancement of knowledge. To you we owe this. It is the product of your labor and your sacrifice. It is tha realization of your dreams for vis and it has become material and actual because of your loving interest in us who are your children and Hie children of your friends. You have given us the opportunity to acquire knowledge and the opportunity to have our characters formed and strengthened by that knowledge and by the training which has been provided in this school. Your great kindness is not unappreciated by us. Tonight we thank you with words. In the future upon which we are now entering, we hope to thank you with deeds. So equipped we go forth tonight to take our places in the world. Whether we are to be citizens of McHenry or citizens of far distant lands we will endeavor to be ^vorthy of your labor, your sacrifice and your love. We have come to the parting of the ways. We must say good bye. So, farewell Mc Henry community high school. Farewell dearschoolmates. Farewell teachers. We go forth with loving thoughts and kindly feeling to all to hold always in loyal and happy memory the years spent at McHenry community high scto»L - V Angela Peteseh. The presentation of diplomas by the president of the high school board, A E. Nye, concluded one of the most en* •joyable graduation exercises ever held in the city and as this was the first oc casion of the kind to be held in the new school, the event will surely be written in. the school history in capital letters 81, between St. Pat*- rick's church and the depot, a rosary. Finder kindly return to this office. 1-lt NOTICE--We guarantee quick results, We buy and selL&EAL ESTATE. Kent & Green, Opposite City Hall, McHenry, m. . . i-tf FOR SALE--Nine cows, some close springers and some with calves by side. Jacob Weingart, McHenry. Phone 652-M-l. 52-21 FOR SALE--Alfalfa hay from a t6n~' acre tract. Peter M. Schaefer) on the John A. Smith farm, two miles east cf McHenry, 1-ltf * CARD OF THANKS We wish in this public manner to thank the kind neighbors and friends who were so kind and helpful to us during the last illness and after the death of our beloved father. We also wish to' thank the donors of flowers and Father Nix for his beautiful sermon. Mrs. Kathryn Wegener and Children. FOR SALE--One-half h. p. Century electric motor in good condition; large iron oil tank. A. J. Schneider, West McHenry, III. Phone 53-R. studio work, having taken over the studio of his late father. Mr. Bobb has had considerable experience in this line of work in the past, having assisted his fatter more or less all these years, and is capable of turning out the very finest work in that line. His p'ace at the drug store 4" again being filled by Glfenn Wattles who is home for the summer vacation from his studies at the Northwestern university. Mr. Wattles has taken up the study of pharmacy at the university. F&5 W FOR SALE--Seven room house, bath, all modern improvements, one-half acre of ground. All kinds of fruit. Inquire of M. J. Walsh, West McHenry, 111, 48-tf FOR SALE--Fairbanks scale, $15.00; small balance scale, $3.00, both perfect in accuracy; 2-partition galvanized iron tank, 75x27x20 inches, $10.00. Mrs. John Barbian, McHenry, 111. 1-lt FOR SALE--Oak roll-top business desk, $15.00; 3-door oak book case, $10.00; wicker table, excellent for sum mer cSttage, $12.00. Mrs. John Barbian, McHenry, HI. 1-lt FARROW CHIX, WORLD'S GREATEST SELLERS--Postpaid June 15th to Aug. 10th in 100 lots BARRED ROCKS, SINGLE REDS, ANCONAS, $9.50; WHITE ROCKS> ROSE REDS, $10.50; BUFF ORP., WYANDOTTES, MINORCAS, $11.50; LEGHORNS, $8.50; ASSORTED $6.50. D. T. FARROW CHICKERIES, PEORIA, ILL. n r r_ _ ^ _ _n_r _ n _ r r J*1:1? ROMO BOBB IS NOW IN CHARGE OF BOBB STUDIO Romo Bobb has given up his posiion at the Vogt drug store on the West Side and for the summer months, at least will devote his entire time to Specials -FOR-- S^VIDAY&MONDAY June 12 and. 15 ' •"* • • 1 . . M^n's Ribbed Union Suite, short sleeves, ankle length, Q special for Sat. & Mon, Men's Fina Quality MadrasUnion Suits,' athletic st.vle, special for Saturday and Mon- 89c Men's Good Quality Pajaraa Check Union Suit*, atn- ACkr* letic style, Sat. Special * v Boys'Athletic and Ribbed Union Suits Men'« Balbrigan Shirts and drawers, each'. Women's Extra Size Band*Top Union Suits, sizes 40 to 50, special Tor Saturday and AQ/> Monday.... , Women's Bodice Top Athlelic Union Suits,, assortd fancy colors Good Quality QQs» Broom "vt Kraft Cheese, I pound QQ/> oarton... j ""V JOHN STOFFEL West McHenry ^ f < *.Y. • ,.'rt *•->»' 1 Cash Paid "«Eggs ATEarlX. Knecht's EGG PRODUCE Green & Elm Sts.t McHenry, 111. Formerly Barbian Bros, factory W«*ch tm IMi at the Produce for price*, OC call v ^ McHenry 17|v ,1' *> LOCAL REALTORS SELL SEVEN LOTS IN TWO DAYS Kent & Green, the hustling realtors of this city, report the sale of seven lots over Suijday and Monday of this week. Five of these lots were purchased by Chicago people, while two went to a local resident. Messrs. Menschung and Hurwith of Chicago purchased a lot each in the Ed. R. Sutton Fair Oaks subdivision on the -east shore of Fox river, south of this city; Mrs. Etta Thielsen purchased a lot in Hickory Grange subdivision, also on the east shore of Fox river, south of this city; Joe Weiler purchased two lots in the Stenger-Allen subdivision on the west shore, south of town and Wm. Pries of this city bought two lots in the same subdivision. street and Elgin Road contract and then, if unsuccessful in Securing the award of this contract, the equipment »tH Ka nut ' 1,; -i 1 • / vi* ' T.. Kreutzer, Frank Kempfer, Fanny Lev- ^ inson, Kenneth „ McDonald, Donald i Powers, Helen Pries, Lillian Stoffel. | Robert Thurlwell, Melvin Walsh, Helen Wegener, Ivan Zuelsdorf. CARD OF THANKS We wish in this manner to express our sincere thanks to the' neighbors and friends for the many favors shown ~ 1 us during the last illness and after Mrs. John Beatty of this city was recently announced as one of the winners in the Chicago Tribune President!the death of our beloved mother and picture puzzle. For her efforts she *e-i those who sent flowers. ceived a reward of $5.00. Mrs. Beatty The SchteBnIe Family, formerly Ifiss Mary Engeln. ] Practical wedding gifts at Vycital's* What Economy ISN'T There is re%) economy, and there is mistaken economy. One example of wrong kind is the use of worn, shoddy, and put of date gas appliances. Gas, when rightly used Is'the cheapest and most satisfactory fuel--but poor equipment makes results unsatisfactory iM gas consumption heavy. Spring is the time to check up on such equipment and replace with the modern, economical stoves, heaters, etc., which save time, gas and money. Ask for the special terms now being offered. This is economy. What Economy Western United Ga» and Electric Company C. E. Collin*. DiM. Mar.. Elgin, lit i>?4 , '-'Ar.1*. "Open House" Week ij'ufciic ServlcS I2f8impany of "frJorthern Illinois is holding 'Open House". Residents of lie many communities served y the Company are invited oo. Join One of Th<3e June 16,18,20--"2 P. M. and4P.M. jhow meters are tested lor atiburacy and Inany other interesting activities of the Aynpanv's various service departments. " • it" lihr" <Snr«iai - Joffice ol the Company. Competent guides will accompany each group ot KV toons. k " *" ^member the dat% the time, tie Public mm® Cmmm m OF HOKIHBim. BXWOa f. A. Schabeck, District Mam/gar ';r'- "