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tncnMr THOTUWAY, OOTOBU 22, 1926 w-'^m .ri^m IKS OF BLSOTKIC RANGES GROWING The electric range continues to demonstrate that it has passed beyond the position of a "comer" and has arrived. Expressed in terms of horse power, as is now the custom, the Public. Service Company has secured a new contract for ranges thus far this year which double the figures for the same period of 1924. The score is nearly three times greater than that made in the same time in 1923. Numerous demonstrations have been made of the range with the effect of widening interest in it. The News has before mentioned the phenomenon of visitors driving twenty-five miles to see a range in operation. It has been repeated frequently. Wide variety in the uses of it continues to be shown in the new contracts for electric power. The energy, as shown by the late contracts, is employed among other purposes in structural steel working, ice making, drilling, bridge building, quarrying, for operating compressors, for garage requirements, for machine and repair Shops, for cleaning, for laundry uses, for pumping. The whole figures for the year up to September 1, with the load of electric ranges installed in the same time added, is considerably above the total made in the first eight months of 1924. The entire year's business for 1924 was about 8,000 h. p. in excess of the figures for eight months •f 1926. * DIPHTflERIA tS CLIMttffaG Diphtheria prevalence has doubled in Illinois since September first, according to reports made public today by Dr. Isaac B. Rawlings, state health director. Not only that but the incidence of this disease is likely to increase before it begins to decline, Dr. Rawlings predicts. During the last week in September, 100 cases were against 47* during tit* first week of the same month. "Diphtheria season has struck Illinois with a two-fold increase in prevalence of tiie disease since August 31st" said Dr. Rawlings. "Cases are now being reported at the rate of, 100 per week or 14 per day. This is the highest incidence since last April and is double that for the average in August. It is not unusual, however, for this time of year. "We may .expect an even greater rise in diphtheria prevalence before it begins tou^decline. From now on until late winter an average of from 150 to 200 cases per week will be reported if the incidence runs true to form, barring an epidemic of serious proportions. "Children under 12 years of age are the most likely victims of diphtheria. Studies in various places throughout the country show that from 76 to 90 per cent of all cases are among youngsters less than 10 years of age and that fatal cases are mostly among those of less than six years of age. Last year diphtheria caused 470 deaths in the states, a number far too large but less than one-half the annual average for the last decade. "Children who. succumb to diphtheria are for the most part victims of ignorance or carelessness. The disease can be prevented and it can be cured by specific methods. Toxin1 antitoxin given to infants will make them permanently immune tb diptheria. Antitoxin given in sufficent dosage immediately after the onset of diphtheria will cure the illness promptly. "Antitoxin as well as toxin-antitoxin is distributed gratuitously by the State Department of Public Heatlft to all citizens of the state who need and desire to use it." - QUARTER OF A CENTURY IljUm Taken From The Plaia&wler ^ y . October 18, MM J Do your shopping from the ads in in ti\£ Plaindealer. Downy Quilts And Blankets What a joy when the labors of the day are at an end, to lie down on a comfortable bed, bury your head in a downy pillow and draw over you a fleecy blanket and quilt! . . We have beautiful coverings for your beds s at PRICES which will urge you to buy those you need. , / • , < -• We invite TOUR business Erickson Dept. Store Phone 154 West McHenry Patrick Cleary, an aged citisen of Elgin, died Saturday night at 10 o'clock at his home, 516 Oak street. He had been ill about three months and confined to his bed for a week. Patrick Cleary was born in Kilkenny county, Ireland, March 1, 1841, and at the age af eight years came to this country and settled near this village. In 1878 he moved to Kansas, where he lived two years and then returned to McHenry. Mr. Cleary moved to Elgin about seventeen years ago. In 1856 he was married to Miss Eleanor Sutton, who survives him, together with nine children. The little nine-months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willie died Wednesday morning. The funeral service will be held from the family residence Friday morning and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery at Crystal Lake. Richard W. Overton, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Overton* passed away at his home in Richmond Wednesday evening, October 10 at the age of 45. Funeral services were held at his late home Saturday afternoon and were attended by concourse of people, the funeral being the largest ever held in that section. Riverside hall was well filled last Tuesday evening to hear the Democrats present their views. The meeting was addressed by James A. Long and Charles A. Louchs. The singing was the good thing enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh are always in demand with their sweet singing "and the male quartet composed of Charles E. Frett, Fred Kraires. John J. Barbian were very fine. The annual New England 'dinner given by the ladies of the Willing Workers Society last Friday evening was a grand success. The tables fairly groaned under their load of delicacies and the guests were feasted to their hearts content with toothsome goodies. The ladies looked and acted the grand dames of the Revolutionary period and were never more charming than with little corkscrew curls, old fashioned jewelry, snuffboxes, etc. The program was one of ] the best ever presented in McHenry. The duet by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh was very fine and these popular singers received a rousing encore. The bass solo by Mr. C. D.Schoomaker was one of the finest things ever listened to in McHenry. Mrs. John I. Story, president of the society, deserves unbounded praise for the manner in which all details were carried out. She is a zealous worker in all undertakings and owing to her charming personality any cause in which she interests herself is sure to be successful in the highest degree. This occasion will long be remembered as one of the most delightful social events of the season. One of the most interesting events of the season occured at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Murphey Tuesday evening, October 9, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Clara Jessie, to William Thomas Charles. Miss Bessie Murphy, twin sister of £he bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Claude E. Lines as best man. The house was decorated with smilax and white flowers. The bride was attired in a becoming gown of white organdie, while the groom wore the conventional suit of black, and the bridesmaid was attired in blue silk. Rev. Roy B. Guild of Chicago performed the ceremony. ~' ! * *\ Picking Mine-- Tom, age five, was not very familiar with mince pie. The other day his mother made one and while eating a piece, he stopped and looked at his mother and asked: "Mother did yoa ever see a mince before It was picked?" v The Fortune in Stateroom Six By WILLIAM A. LEWIS HOW TO HANDLE OAR ON A WET PAVEMENT tttch Food* Surfeited In olden times when negroes taking employment In Maryland, they Insisted that their masters should put a clause into their contracts agreeing that the negroes should not be fed •pon canvaaback buck and terrapia. BIG en DANCE Hats, Horns and Fnn for All Given for the Benefit of the McHenry Jfire Department Saturday Evening,Oct. 31 AT STOfFEL'S HALL, WEST McHENRY * /If you want to spend an enjoyable evening this will be the place where jrou are sure of having a good time. Glenn Johnson and His Paradise Night Owls Will again furnish that incomparable brand of music which they alone can produce Tickets, One Dollar Per Couple (Copyright.) *T*HINGS have changed greatly on the river. There are no open bars, no card playing, no ahooting; much leas travel, for that matter. We were a half dozen at supper. I sat opposite a gray-bearded man, who, when he had completed his meal, closely scrutinised a modest-appearing young woman quietly supping at another table. She finished and departed. When she was gone my neighbor leaned across and said: "Perhaps you thought it funny 1 watched that iady so closely? Out that's 'Sis.' I remember her twenty years back, on this very boat, My! but what a look at her brings to my mind!" He leaned back, his eyes on the table, a grim smile broadening a kindly countenance, and pushed both hands deeply Into his pockets. The man had something he wanted to tell. "A romance. 1 suppose? I'd Uke to hear it" "It was. twenty years ago on this boat, the Hester H ale. Professional gamblers were a'"ays aboard looking for vlctlma. None were more daring nor more lucky than 'Ren;!/' lt;<nkin. A handsome fellow, of good family, with a big heart and manly, If he was a cut-throat gambler and :i l>nd man all around. Down at tlmt landing we left before sundown--Kell.vvllle-- an old man was waiting, one night, with a wee tot of a girl, lie brought her aboard. Tou know how natural It Is to consign children to the care of some personT The child was the old man's granddaughter. .She was to get off at Low Water landing, which is the next stop we'll make, a few minutes from now. He happened to put the child in 'Ready' Hunkln's care. He agreed to s^e her safely ashore and to deliver her to her ma. 'Ready' got a stateroom, put the child In one of the- berths, and gave her a bag of candy to keep her from crying. Then he went below for a game. The play chanced to be tolerably heavy that night, with Kankln an eight-thousand- dollar winner. But It ended In a row; and Rankin, seeing trouble ahead, rolled his pile In a newspaper and laid It beside the sleeping child In the stateroom. The boat was then a half hour from the landing. 'Ready' got Into a fight with the man he beat at the table, and was badly shot His last worda were confused. He said something about: *• 'Stateroom six--little one--Low Water landing--money 1* "The boat made the landing. They woke the child up, put all the bundles into her arms, and turned her over to her ma. "Sla's mother soon discovered the package of money, and met the boat at the landing on her down trip next night, to make inquiries of the captain. But he knew nothing. Ilankln had been buried that day up river. Nobody knew anything about any money. So Sls's mother kept it, trying all the time to get aome knowledge of Rankin's family. That she could not do. They bad disowned him. "About three years ago a party of young men came up the river hunting. They stopped off at Low Water landing and boarded with Sls's ma. One of the young fellows was teller In a bank down in Natchez. He fell head over heels In love with Sis. Tou can't much blame him, can you 7 She's awfully handsome. Naturally enough, they got to comparing notes; and the story of the money came out. Do you know, sir, It turned out that the young bank ttiler was Rankin's son? Fa&I He and his mother and stepfather lived together, and all they'd ever heard was that 'Ready' had been killed In a fight on the river. They didn't mourn overmuch, although 'Ready' wasn't the worst chap that ever lived. "There I We're Just below Low Water now. Let's go on deck and see Sis land. Up to meet her ma, I reckon." "Rankin's son la going to marry her, I suppose?" "Married, man! Year ago, last Christmas They live as cozy as yon please down In Natches. He's cashier of that bank now." We stood by the rail as the boat made fast. The young lady tripped lightly ashore and greeted a whitehaired old lady. The Hester Hale resumed her way. "Step thia way. I'll show yon where 'Ready' was killed." We strolled to the gangway, He pointed to a little bullet hole In the casement. "There were three shots fired. 'Ready' fired one and I--" I looked up quickly Into his patriarchal face. He paled. and fixed his eye on me. "I didn't mean to aay so modi, friend; but I believe you are a square man. This spot has a fascination for me. And it is twenty years ago, twenty--years--ago." His bead dropped. He seemed to be thinking of something beside what he uttered "I understand yon," I said. I pressed his hand and went to if* Lmathmr Gloom imports The United States imported 2,233,- 276 pairs of leather gloves during the first four months of this year, an increase of 7.6 per cent over the corresponding period last year, according te the Department of Commerce. France supplied 40 per cent of the imports, Germany 83, Italy 5, United Kingdom 1, and other countries Autumn rains will cause many motorists to wish that they had acquired some knowledge of the proper manner in which to handle a car on wet pavement, says a bulletin issued by the accident prevention department of the Chicgo Motor Club. Most drivers know that wet pavement must be carefully negotiated that quick turns, or rapid acceleration are I likely to cause disaster, and that! brakes must not be applied with sufficient force to lock the wheels, but many do not know that a car is likely to skid if the brakes are not equalized. Not all pavement is equally slippery when wet. Ordinary asphalt is easiest to skid on when it is just wet enough to be slimy, and it is safer when very wet. Wood block pavements somewhat resemble asphalt but it is worth remembering that some wood block pavements are very slimy when wet and that cars may skid badly unless handled with the utmost care. Skids may also occur in sand, loose gravel, or soft mud. In all these cases it is advisable to proceed slowly. In driving over a deeply rutted muddy road, the chuck holes or pot holes should be taken as carefully as possible, for frequently they are much deeper than they look. On the other hand, if traction is bad the car speed must not be allowed to drop too low or it may stall in the mud. When a deep stretch of mud is encountered every effort must be made to keep the car going. Once it stops the wheels are likely to spin deep holes, and allow the weight of the car to rest on the axle in the mud. When the car comes to rest in a mud hole, try backing out gently but fir^ily. Once out of the ' hole there are several courses to be considered. Chains or ropes may be applied to the wheels to give additional traction. rainy nigh* road is obstructed, ing on sidewalks, ing is dim; these are all casions when the aaotsrist the exercise of ordinary carsylalimi to drive at a rata lower than that prescribed If lam' Tmutml X The largest railroad world Is the Slmplon, and Switzerland, the miles and 458 yards; the mond Is known as the Ing 3,025 carats; the gravity of any material 1 hat for platina, which Is iO». ng this material the beatles* Ml record. If the mud hole is not large, perhaps: over a certain ivfc it will be sufficent to rush the hole j facie evi again at a little higher speed; and if the road is very bad a detour may be the best plan. Steep hills that are slippery with mud are likely to prove dangerous unless chains or other non-skid devices are fitted. Non-skid tires may not be adequate even though their treads may be in good condition. When running on dirt roads in hilly country, it is well to keep the problem of passing up or down a slippery hill well in mind. Occasionally in well wooded sections where the sun never reaches the road, the surface may be muddy even if all adjacent roads are thoroughly dry. If such road must be descended with bare tires, it is advisable to do so in low gear. It will be found that the breaking Effect of the engine is very smooth and evenly di>^ tributed between the rear wheels, consequently more retarding effect is obtained than with the brakes alone. The brakes, of course, should be used carefully to supplement the engine, but wheel locking must be avoided. A motorist may be guilty of negligence, and at the same time not be truilty of violating a traffic law*says a bulletin issued by the legal depart* ment of the Chicago Motor Club. The law of: the land places upon every driver the duty of exercising ordinary care. Ordinary care requires you to remember that others.Siede.strians, children, and horse-drawn vehicles, use the highways. Theix rights are equal to yours. Ordinary care means that at all times you must have your car under control and at the first appearance of danger yott must take steps to avert it. In the exercise of ordinary care, the motorist should consider the possible act of other drivers; remembering that every month sees thousands of new motorists on the streets, an army of inexperienced drivers. 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