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Gifts for the Older Folks Our selection of Gifts for the older folks, the sensible and useful kind, make select­ ions at this store a comparatively easy task. Something for every member of the family may be found here. Our Toy Department is filled with things that brings joy into the hearts of the little folks F. A. Bohlander WEST McHENRY, ILL. Cheerful Homes The TONE of the home lies in the FURNISH­ INGS. Shabby, ding> furniture is as out of place in a home as rags on a queen. The family life is apt to take its tone from the home surround­ ings and furnishings. We invite every house­ holder in this community to inspect our superb line of Household Furniture. Every piece speaks of discriminating ta&e. We have everything you will need for any and every room in your house, and the prices are really the lea& pro­ nounced features. :: - - :: Jacob Justen McHENRY, ILLINOIS Fall Goods! NOW READY FOR YOUR SELECTION UNDERWEAR We have a complete line of Underwear in separate garments and union suits ranging in price up to $3.00 each. DRESS GOODS in all wool, silk and wool and cotton mixtures at popular prices. SILKS AND SATIN--A nice .line of Silks andvSatins, black and colors up to $2.50 the yard. SHOES for the whole family. Our line of girls and boys Shoes in English Walking and Button up to $4.50 per Pair- A complete line of Children's Shoes. Ladies' and Gents Shoes from $2.50 to $6.00 per pair. Correct styles. MADE TO ORDER CLOTHING--Correct fit guaranteed Over 1000 samples to select from. Make any style you wish. GROCERIES Pure fresh Groceries. Try our tea ':s and coffee. None better. Weist McHenry. liyr T iir AT CTT Goods delivered. 'Phone 63-R.IV1.# «J • W /\ I |£ SCHOOL NOTES Items of Interest From Our Institu­ tion of Learning Nolschool on Monday on account of frozen pipes. ' The half holiday for die Caesar class was too much. Elsie Vycital has quit school until after the Christmas vacation. Warning to freshmen: Don't turn the clock ahead to get out earlier. Four quilts have been turned in in room four and ten in room five. Frances Paine and Herbert Schoew- er have withdrawn from high school. The seventh grade pupils have come to the conclusion that Dublin is the capital of Berlin. There are quite a number of ab­ sences in high school and in the grades on account of sickness. The seniors, juniors and sopho­ mores had half holiday on Friday aft­ ernoon. Alas! The poor "Freshies" weren't quite as fortunate as the rest of us. The English II class is studying how to increase the vocabulary, so be­ ware of the sophs and don't be sur­ prised if their language passes over your head. On Friday night at the basket ball game the people of McHenry witnessed the defeat of our boys by the Wheat- on high school team, the score being twenty-two to thirty. Lost, strayed or stolen out of coat pocket a purse containing four dol­ lars and a quarter and cents in loose change out of another. Return to the office and receive reward. One of the freshman girls on the honor roll has to sit on a front seat in algebra on account of bad behavior. Very little hope of getting on the honor roll for next month. Those on the high school honor roll for November are: Seniors--Mar­ garet Miller and Mary Harrison. Juniors--Thomas Frisby, Sue Harri­ son. Sophomores--Mary Smith. Fresh­ man--Adelia Heimer, Rosina Freund and Mabel Krumpen. Individual half holidays of the first and second grades: Kathryn Fay, Rosalind Nye, Marip Worts, Robert Edinger, Frances Frett, Raymond Rothermel, George Schauner, Antio- nette Campbell, Norma Qovit, Evelyn May, Marion Wegener. We are requested by the' federal employment bureau to announce that there ig a serious shortage of public school teachers (rural, grade and high) in the United States, due to the fact that teachers have entered the navy. Available teachers are ad­ vised to communicate with the Teach­ ers' and Professional Service Division, United States Employment Service, 848 S. Wabash Ave., ChicagQ. The sophomores entertained the high school Friday morning, Genevieve Carey acting as chairman of the pro­ gram committee. The program ran as follows: A talk on The Flag by Jennie Mae Cooley. The Star Span­ gled Banner was sung by the high school. A Man Without a Country by Rosemary Nye. Two readings by Elsie Vycital. It-was closed by Mr. Nye on a talk for the relief of the starving Belgians. i The children of America's army of relief fund has been started thruout the school and many have signed a pledge to give a certain amount each month on the 20th out of their own earnings. This gives the students and children an opportunity to express their pity in acts, not empty words; their patriotism in living service, not mere salute of flag; their love in de­ voted service for their own. The children of America's army of relief is now keeping thousands of children alive each day. Our school can help save the lives of still more. Don't overlook this relief fund. Report for All Grades Following is a report of school for the month beginning Nov. 5 and end­ ing Nov 28, 1917: Enrollment: Boys, 119; girls, 137; total, 256. No. of days attendance: Boys, 2015; girls, 2415; total, 4430. No. of days absence: Boys, 56; girls, 30; total, 86. Cases of tardiness: Boys, 14; girls, 3; total, 17. Average daily attendance for grade, 246. No. of pupils above 90 in industry, 184. w No. of pupils neither absent nor tardy, 182. No of cases of corporal - punishment for the school, 5. No. of cases of truancy for the school, 1. A. Edgar Nye, 6upt. St. Mary's Notes Eighteen stars appear upon the ser- vice flag at St. Mary's church, Private Mike Scheid's name having been sent to the pastor today. Father Berthold has written letters to all the soldier boys. Each received an account of the Thanksgiving ser­ vices at St. Mary's church and the hearty assurance that the people and pastor are with the boys in spirit and mindful of them in all our prayers. One additional large steam radiator placed in Sister Leandra's class room several weeks ago keeps *he children happy and warm these cold days. There are now twelve huge radiators installed in St. Mary's school, which tell a kind story when zero weather knocks at the door. Our janitor suc­ ceeds well in keeping the youngsters comfortable and smiling. St. Mary's pupils are studying beautiful Christmas carols, which were so popular and happy last year. Church and school resound already with a Christmas spirit. Children must have their Christmas. FORESTER INITIATION Eighty Candidates Secured by State ,,,, Organizer Adolph Riacher As a result of two weeks' work in McHenry and Johnsburg territory by State Organizer Adolph Fischer of El­ gin, eighty members were secured and a joint initiation will take place at parish hall, Johnsburg, Sunday, Dec. 16. The degree Work will be exemplified by St. Joseph's Court #F Elgin, one of the best teams in northern Illinois. Initiation will take place at 10:00 o'clock. All candidates for St. Mary's Court will meet at Forester hall after early mass and the Johnsburg candi­ dates will likewise meet at their own hall in Johnsburg after early mass. The degree work will be followed by a banquet and program by the best of home talent assisted by the clergy and high officers, of the society. Mrs. Margaret Diedrich, high treas­ urer, and Miss Anna E. Walsh, state organizer, both of dhicago, will lec­ ture in behalf of the W. C. O. F. Success, wjiich has always crowned the efforts of the hustling state or­ ganizer, was assured when twice the number anticipated were added- to the list of candidates for the C. O. F. The program is as follows: V Program Star Spangeld Banenr Orchestra St. John's Court, No. 96 Address. Rev. Fr. Weber St. John's Parish Piano Selection.. Miss Barbara Smith Quartet K. of C. Quartet Miss Kathryn Buch, piano Address Rev. Fr. Schark St. Peter's Parish, Volo Selection K. of C. Quartet Court No. 96 Address . . . . Rev. Fr. Berthold McHenry Quartet St. John's, No. 96 Address Rev. Fr. Dummermuth Spring Grove Duet Carl Bickler, Kathryn Buch Address Rev. Fr. Hausser St. Joseph's, Elgin Solo. . Miss Clara Mille* Address State Sec. N. V. Fisher Chicago Solo ..Helen Justen America Audience McHENRY HIGHS LOSE AGAIN Went Down Before the Wheaton Highs Here Last Friday Before a small crowd of spectators the McHenry high school basket ball team went down to defeat before the Wheaton highs at the local gym last Friday evening, the score being 30 to 22. The locals presented a weakened line-up, one of the stars, Boyle, being among the missing. The loss of Boyle together with the loss > of their efficient coach has slowed up the work of the team considerably, but in spite of these handicaps the boys played their hardest and did well to keep the score down to such a respectable figure. Meyers at left forward and Justen at right guard did the best work for McHenry, while Voigt, Brooks and Conley were the steller performers for the visitors. The line-ups and scores follow: McHenry (22) Wheaton, (30) Meyers, L. F. Hoffman C. Frett R. F. PeWolf L. Frett ^ C. Voigt Justen * R. G. Brooks Buss L. G. Conley Field throws: Meyers, 4; L. Frett, 3; Justen, 3; Voigt, 6; Brooks, 4; Con­ ley, 4. Free throws: Justen, 2; Con­ ley, 1; Brooks, 1. Umpire, Vogt. Forester Notes * Following the example of other Forester Courts, our local branch, which is growing so rapidly, will also display a service flag in its open and secret sessions. » Initiation of several new candidates will be held by St. Clara's Court on Thursday evening of next week. Work will be exemplified by Misfess Anna B. Walsh and Mary Downs of the high court of Chicago. A public reception will take place after the work of initia­ tion, to which all are invited. At this writing the place for holding the initiation has not been decided upon, but will be in one of the public halls of this village. The Women' Catholic Order of For­ esters, which is conducting a cam­ paign for new recruits under the leadership of Miss Anna Walsh, or­ ganizer from Chicago, has been doing exceedingly well. Over twenty appli­ cants have already signed up and a great many mbre are following. The cold weather does not stop the cam­ paign. Young ladies and especially the young married women are becom­ ing very much interested because they have been assured that in a very short time all meetings and society business will be transacted in English. Gone to the Front W. T. Wray left Monday evening for Columbus, O., having enlisted in the medical corps. Lloyd Eddy, another of McHenry's farmer boys, enlisted his services for U. S. service and left Chicago Sunday evening for Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. James Boyle has enlisted in the quartermaster's corps and expects to be called to the colors within a few days. He has been employed at the Oliver factory at Woodstock. Lieut. A. H. Pouse left McHenry Tuesday evening for Chicago, accom­ panied by his sister, Miss Lillian Pouse. He left from Chicago fof New York last evening, there to await further orders. ; f . Christmas cards and booklets at Petesch's. v.r "-nv 'u '\ - A " \Y \ *W . i.. X »»-Uiv , • l . s %. " ' ^ >•» " . ;•,* >.. .'A ,.«r> Our Savings Department We wish to call your attention to the fact that this bank maintains a finft class savings department. We receive on savings accounts any amount from one dollar up. On each account we compound the interest semi-annually, adding the interest to the account with­ out any trouble on the part of the depositor. Additions may be made At any time, and under normal conditions deposits may be withdrawn in whole or in part at any time. On these savings ac­ counts we pay 3 per cent interest. We recommend this kind of ac­ count to persons who have money for which they have no imme­ diate use and which they want kept in a safe place until needed. The compounding of interest is automatic. This money is not idle but is constantly making more money for you, accumulating for the rainy day or the day of need When other sources fail. We would be pleased to have you call and open a savings account with ' ' -v" v ' . McHenry State Bank i-i-m ' '1 HINTS FOR TheXmasBuyer Let us help you in selecting your Christmas Gifts, gifts that will satisfy both you and re­ cipient, carrying as they do the assurance of quality and correctness. Among some of the beautiful gifts we have in stock are: Casseroles Pyrix Ware Aluminum Ware Nickle Plated Cop* per Ware Carving Sets Razors of all kinds Air Guns Shot Guns Universal Lunch Box, complete with vac­ uum bottle Roller Skates Electric Flat Irons Rifles Sleds Pocket Knifes Shears Embroidery Scis­ sors Ladies' 3-piece Scissor assort­ ments Crumb Trays and Scrapers Flash Lights Skates Boys' Tool Che«t Our quality, prices and service are always right" Donavin & Reihansperger WEST McHENRY, ILL. OPERA HOUSE McHENRY SATURDAY. DEC. 15 Vivian Martin IN--r- The Spirit of Romance SUNDAY# DEC. 16 Sessue Hayakawa IN The Bottle Imp Neckties Just received 12 dozen Men's and Boys' Neckties, all different colors and patterns. Prices 25, 50 and 60 cents. Men's house slip­ pers in black and tan at $2.15, $2.35. Ladies' sheepskin slippers for $1.50. SMITH BROS. In order that you may expect efficiency from your horse you must give the animal a Har­ ness built especially for it and during the win­ ter, months you must also see that it is given proper protection from the cold. We have spe nt years in studying Horse needs and are in a position to Harness your animal in a man­ ner that will satisfy. A NICE LINE OF BLANKETS AND ROBES ON MAW M. A. Thelen West McHenry FIRE AT FOX LAKE Six Buildings Destroyed--Damage Estimated at $80,0000 Sunday fire broke out in Fox Lake village destroying six different build­ ings. The damage is estimated at $80,000. The fire is supposed to have started in the John Brown building when an oil stove burning in the upper story was accidentally overturned, igniting the building used by Brown as a home and by the Pasdeloup brothers as a saloon. The volunteer fire department, aided by every citizen, fought the flames. The fire engine was brought into action but not until the flames had gained wonderful headway, still it aided val­ iantly in extinguishing the flames. The site of the postoffice was burned, but the mail was rescued by Post­ master Howard Scott,' the citizens aiding him. There was a strong west wind, which carried the flames eastward, destroying also the James Halpin sa­ loon, Spring building, vacant, Paul Winkler saloon and the H. A. May­ pole store. five £astilies wen made homeless, who have found shelter with other families or rented new quarters. A lack of fire equipment is said to have increased the havoc of the Take warning! t Dr. J. 3. Schaefer, gfiK'v EYE SIGHT SPE- CIA LI ST. Office at residence, corner Green mid Broad streets, McHenry. Call phone 81-R for appointments. ~ fft.. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school at 2:00 o'clock p. m.f preaching services every Sunday aft­ ernoon at 3:00 o'colck. William £. Grose, 0. D ̂Paator £ m:- tea#-..;'