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if , > , •< a } < .^nf *V - \/U- ' " /«<* 1 * jar** ; 'v-X*. - - * ^ I . " s . ,-' ? W VOLUME XX.IV 19. 1918 MoHENRT. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. D SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT M01BR LOCAL NT Ktt 0. W. W. RECttB INSTALLATION OP O. E. S. Took Place at Masonic Hall on Hon day Evening REAR IN MIND ' «* Bale Not 2 of the War .ifii* OVER AS PICKED UP BY DURING CHAS. GESKE KILLED IN ACTION 963,000 IS SUBSCRIBED COUNTY What People Ave la«e sad the Other I8.00.at * ,5 • l-*- «mY EXCIAflCE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES vir® vv ;!f" 'r:j£ It;, i -;•: Ki0&-r. • ' i... •• vf̂ • \ \ i Miscettaaeous A«Mrtnrat «f News Items In Condensed Form fW Busy People ' William Breitenfeld of Harvard last wade paid $99 for si porker which tipped the scales at 450 pounds. The poles and wires of the old Mc- Henry County Telephone company at Woodstock are being removed. A state fire marshal visited Wood­ stock one day recently, where he found conditions in splendid shape. The picture show at Wauconda has bfeott discontinued until conditions are such that -it can be made a~ paying proposition. A school of drawing and mathe­ matics for employes has been insti­ tuted at the Illinois iron and bolt factory at Carpentersville. The John J. White meat market and grocery at Hebron was entered during a recent night and about $30 worth of goods were taken. Miss Nellie E. Kee of Crystal Lake appeared in county court at Wood­ stock on Tuesday morning of last week and re-committed to the state hospital at Elgin by Judge C. P. Banes. An ordinance fer the renumbering of Waukegan's streets has just been passed by that city. Under the pres­ ent numbering system it is next to impossible for a stranger to find the number for which he is looking. Elgin may be the home of the pro­ posed factory of the Milk Producers' association. Two plants, owned by the Elgin National Brewing company and the Elgin Eagle company of that city, are being considered by the as­ sociation. The Hebron Tribune again ap­ peared last week after a week's shut­ down while the editor and family were battling with the "flu." We are pleased to know that Bro. Wiseman is again able to be ba<?k on the job, as we miss his newsy journal, r The McHenry county exemption board is busily engaged at Wood­ stock in, getting its report in shape for its delivery to Washington, D. C. The report will show that 7,332 men were registered in McHenry county during the period of the war. The Commercial club of Crystal Lake, together with residents of Al­ gonquin and Cary; have started a movement to change the state high­ way, whichuwas originally proposed to run frdm Carpentersville to Barring- ton. These people want the road continued up the river to meet the Chicago-Harvard road west of Cary. These men have interested Hon. E. D. Shurtleff of Marengo, a member bf the legislature, and also E, E. Bradt, superintendent of highways of the state, and as a result a meeting: of those interested has been called and will lake plaee at Springfield on Jan.;?. Grayslake Times: It was reported here this week that the man who had the contract for building the large bridge st Fox Lake had thrown up the job, but upon inquiry at Mr. Nagie's office the Times finds that the report is unfounded. Tfce contractor merely ceased work for the winter and h-expected to begin again as soon as the weather will permit next spring. It is known, however, that the .con­ tractor is having hard going oh\ the job, or rather so far as the bottom is far below what wa» estimated when the contract was let, but this will have no other effect than delay in the com­ pletion of the work. Alex Mungerson, the- Chemung barber, who a few weeks ago met harsh treatment at the hands of. a number of his townsmen, is now ask­ ing for a complete investigation, his firm declaration being that he is a loyal American citizen and that the treatment accorded himself and wife was totally unwarranted. Mungerson and his friends, many of whom are among Chemung's best citizens, deny every allegation against him and say they are able to present proof that will convince unbiased and fair- 'minded people that he is innocent of the charges preferred against him. The charges were that he was pro- German and that he had made disloyal remarks. At the present time there are en­ rolled at the, county poor . farm at Hartland thirty-eight inmates, the oldest of which is ninety-eight years. Of the inmates twenty-six are men and twelve women. Seven of the thirty-eight are regularly employed in work about the buildings. Of the : towns in the county Marengo, has the highest number enrolled in the insti­ tution, she having nine, while Alden, Hebron, Dunham, Burton and Riley are without representation. Gardner A. Knapp is just completing his fifth year as superintendent of the home, while he is very ably assisted by his wife and TSIiss Darion Barrows. The superintendent receives an annual sal­ ary of $1,200, while his wife is paid $800 for a like period. A big line of pipes, including meer­ schaums, fer Christmas gifts at C. UntPs. ? Pupils of St. Mary's Parochial School to Entertain on Dec. 26 *V The pupils of St Mary's parochial school, under the supervision of the sisters of that institution, will give one of their popular entertainments at the Central opera house in this vil JjSge on Thursday evening- of next week. ' " The sisters with the pupils: have been rehearsing: in preparation for this event for some time past and the public is assured of a fine evening's entertainment on this occasion. Tick­ ets are now being sold by the pupils and if former events of the kind can be taken as a criterion, the Central opera house will be the doors on this occasion^' v" 's '* * The program followH? X~ ; , r Piano Duet . .Cecilia Thennis and Frances May Recitation Little Tots Music ^Cecilia Thennis sAction Song. .3rd and 4th Grade Boys ^e ftoly Night" ..'.. .V. Operetta in two acts Cast of Characters Peg, a child of the streets........ v .* ,v,. Lillian Bauer Trixy, a frolicsome colored waif.. Clara Barbian Peggy's Mother..... .Catherine Stoffel Miss Burke, teacher of the village school ...... .Lolretta Steffes Mamie Marigold, t generous to a fault Agnes Young Pupils of the village school Chorus of school girls and angels Synopsis of the Hay The scene opens with the conclusion of the afternoon session in the village school. Peggy appears, cold and weary, and seeks shelter near the door way of the school building, where the teacher with Mamie, an older pupil, discovers her and sends her in for re­ freshments. Now we are introduced to frolic­ some, noble-hearted Trixy, who en­ livens the situation by a song and dance. In the mean time the school girls arrive with their skates and are confronted by Mamie, who asks for volunteers to accompany Peggy to her house. None of the girls consent and Trixy pops up again, When she and Peggy have left the scene, Mamie sug­ gests a plan by which the girls may atone for their selfishness. The second act takes place in Peggy's humble home. Hosts of angels visit her in her desolation and kind-hearted Mamie promises her protection. During the angels' visit the waif's Christmas is vividly depicted by a rec­ itation by Margaret Sfcenger Piano Duet Frances ft Hilda May Little Tots Preparing for Santa "The Stupid Witness" Characters v The Judge „ William GlWson The Lawyer, ..... . .. .,. .Herman Nye The Witness ......iuLeo Rothermel Music '...Genevieve Bohr "Whose Turn" .,. . Arthur Krause, Ernest BfaTbian and Jos. Freund Uncle Sam's Drum Boys 16 Boys Music .Genevieve Bohr Patriotic «. .. .7th and 8th Grade Girls Last, But Not Least Repairing Waucenf* Mpphine John Spencer of Edison Park a short time ago took the contract for making repairs on one of the engines owned by the Palatine, Lake Zurich & Wauconda Railway Co. and he may now be found at the machine shop connected with tlie West McHenry flour mill, which is owned by him, where the repairs and new parts are being made. Mr. Spencer is a me­ chanic of the old school and. altho he retired from general activity a few years ago, he consented to do this particular job for the reason that he is interested in the future welfare of the railroad as well as the village of Wauconda, where hp made his home for a number of years. Mr. Spencer looks forward to brighter days for the railroad in which he is interested and reports from Wauconda are to the effect that under the present owner­ ship and management the property can and will be made a paying propo­ sition. ' Mass Celebrated For The requiem high mass, celebrated at St. Patrick's church on last Thurs­ day morning, was in commemoration of the souls of the late soldiers, Pvt. Geo. Schreiner and Pvt. Joseph J. Meyers, both losing their .lives while in service overseas. During the ser- ices relatives of the deceased heroes >ufced two gold stars on' St. Mary's service flag. Rev. Edward Bertbold, pastor, was assisted by Rev. Father McCormick of Cary. . -" Married at Woodstock • Henry Krepel and Dorothy Herbes, both popular young people of this vicinity, were united in marriage at Woodstock on Tuesday of last week. The couple will reside with the groom's parents on a farm situated on the Wauconda road near Lake De­ fiance. Carnations are $1.00 and up per doaen. No deliveries until further no­ tice. Buy W. S. .S. It is the best Christmas gift. Roeedale Greenhouses. * OCTOBER I itecei ved Here --Had Been lit Service For Three Years--Was Born in* McHenry Pvt. Chas. Geske is reported as be­ ing killed in action in France October 4. He was a member of Co. I, 23d Inf. The last letter from him said that he had been in the front line trenches for some time. Official tele­ gram was sent to his sister, Mrs. Fred Duensing of Algonquin, thence trans­ mitted to the Henry Buchert family, rural residents in this community. Chas, Geske was born at West Mc­ Henry, HI., February 2, 1896. His mother died when he was six years of age and he was given a home with his aunt, Mrs. Henry Buchert, and re­ mained with the family until his en­ listment into service. He was a mem­ ber of Co. G. of Woodstock for two years previous to his enlistment on Nov. 6, 1915, at Jefferson Barracks. He was sent from there to Mexico, where he served until Dec. 1, 1917, when he sailed for overseas, going in­ to action almost immediately upon his arrival over there. He was a member of Co. I, 23d in­ fantry, 2nd division, A, E. F., when he sacrificed, his life for his country. Two brothers, Sergt. Walter Geske of France and Pvt. Frank Geske of Camp Sheridan, Ala., are now with the U. S. army. Six sisters also survive him, viz., Mrs. Frank Duensing and Miss Lena Geske of Algonquin; Mrs. Walter Fanter of Crystal Lake; Mrs. Jack Baron and Miss Nettie Geske of Glen Ellyn and Mrs. Fred Essenfeldt of Wheaton, 111. His parents preceded him. The famiijr is rwell kntfwn in Mc­ Henry, having resided in this village for many years. Pvt. Geske had giv­ en exactly three years of service on Nov. 6, 1918. Complete evidence of the loyalty of the deceased is chron­ icled in the fact that he laid down his life for his country. Many heroic deeds were reported from time to time for bravery shown by Pvt. GdSke on the battle fields of France. Christmas cards and booklets at Petesch's. "No publisher may subscriptions after date of «• piration, uataag subieriftiaMi ace renewed and paii-|w '̂ Witch year MM. - - . ' , - . Changed Hands on Monday Morning of This Week ' BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL Mrs. Ella Hankina Buried He*e Wed­ nesday Afternoon Mrs. Ella Hankins, widow of the late Albert Hankins, who was born in McHenry and resided here for a number of years, passed away at her late home at Crown Point, lad., on Monday of this week. ,• O ^ The body reached St. Patrick's church at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon, coming by rail to Crystal Lake thence by auto to' McHenry. A funeral mass was celebrated in the Catholic church at her home par­ ish in Crown Point Wednesday morn­ ing and the body was then token to St. Patrick's church here, where Rev. M. J. McEvoy officiated. Many friends congregated to their last r«op6Cto to the deceased. Burial was in Wood­ land cemetery. Mrs. Hankins is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Blanckstone and Mrs. Wm. Wise. Friends and relatives accompanying the remains here were Dr. and Mrs. Blackstone and daughter, Ella; Chas. Geisen, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wise and son, Albert, and Miss Smith of Crown Point, Ind.; Mrs. Wm. J. Knight, Mrs. J. H. Waldron and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McOmber of Chicago and CIMFord A. £rage of Champaign, 111. A fine line of fruits of all IeMi for the holiday season at C. Unti's. Celebrates Tenth Birthday Miss Lenore Cobb entertained a company of her little friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Cobb, on Green street Tuesday afternoon from three till six o'clock. The occasion celel 11 ifl|d was her tenth birthday anniversar§P|Games of var­ ious kinds were enjoyed and honors won by Misses Lillian Buss and Paul­ ine Pufahl. At th$ close of the games refreshments were starved. Little guests present were: Bfcrteel Spen­ cer, Lillian Buss, Gladys Rietesel, Ad­ eline Perkins, Greeta and Louise Chamberlin, Floribel Bassett, Leone and Kathleen Giv^ns, Pauline and Adell Pufahl, Fern Bacon and Eva Whiting. Many gifts were received by the little hostess as mementos of the occasion. - Christmas toys of all. description at Vycital's. ifwaConsummated err morning of this week whereby Peter W. Frett became the proprietor of the West McHenry meat market, which during the past few years has been conducted by Schneider Bros. The change came as quite a sur­ prise to our natives as no one h«re had figured that the place was for sale. However, this happened to be the case and the sale was made , with the sellers and buyer perfectly sat­ isfied with the transaction. The new owner took possession of the place on Monday morning and since taking over the business he has been busying himself in making nu merous changes, which, when com­ pleted, should be appreciated by the patrons of the shop. Mr. Frett is not new in the business and his experiences, both in retail mar­ kets and wholesale departments of some of the larger concerns of Chi­ cago, have fitted him for just such an establishment as he has now taken over. During the past two and one half years he l»s been employed as a district salesman for the Cudahy Packing company, his territory tak­ ing in McHenry county. The junior member of the firm of Schneider Bros., it- will be remem bered, was called to the colors some months ago and the business since then has been carried on by the sen­ ior member. William Schneider, who has had charge of the business during the past few months, has not decided as to what he will do in the future, but it is a safe feet that he will not be idle long, as he is too much of an ex­ pert in the meat business to remain out of work for any length of time. Cigars--our regular brands in spe cial boMs--$1.00 up. Petesch. : . ; '̂Miscellaneous Shower Mrs. C. G. Burkhartsmeier acted as hostess at a miscellaneous shower giv en in honor of Mrs. M. J. Kent Of Chi cago last Thursday evening. The playing of "bunco" afforded enter­ tainment for the first part of the evening, Miss Clara Miller carrying away first prize, Miss Marion Whit­ ing the second and Leonere Freund the consolation. Later in the evening chairs and tables were put aside and the floor was cleared for amateur per­ formers. Impersonations, selections from opera and Indian war dances made a spicy program. At 11:30 luncheon was served and then there was more fun, as the names on the place cards were veritable Chinese puzzles. Invitations were extended to Misses Trace Barbian, Mary Bonslett, Lelah Claxton, Annabelle Heimer, Marion Whiting, Leonore Freund,< Clara Miller, Elsie Wolff, Mayme Ibsh, Mayme Barbian, Mayme Buss, Louise Stilling, Verena Brefeld, Ruby Clax­ ton, Elizabeth and Louise Williams, Esther Stoffel, Verena Justen, Marion McOmber of Chicago, Helen Heimer of Kenosha ami Genevieve Howard of Woodstock. Bulk and box Christmas eandies ^ St. Patrick's Church The Christmas services at St. Pat­ rick's church will consist of three masses at 5:30, 8:30 and 10:00 o'clock. High mass will be celebrated at 5:30 and 10:00 o'clock. A passionist father trom Chicago will be here to assist Rev. Father McEvoy, pastor, Special rehearsals are under the di­ rection of Rev. McEvoy and the choir will render Hedwig's mass by Alfred J. Silver on Christmas morning. At the offertory "Hodie Christus Natus Est" by Brupb Oscar Klein will also be sung by the choir. c Tint!** Basket Ball FrNtajr. McHenry basket ball fans will be given their season's first opportunity to give the McHenry high school basket ball team the once over at the school auditorium on Friday evening of this week, when they will do battle with a team representing the Hebron high school. In former years these two schools have fought some close and exciting battles and reports from that village are to the effect that they have a fast team this year and will make the locals go some to win. Mc Henry is putting in some good prae tice is preparation for the game and the fans are assured of a fast contest Game called at 8:15 p. m. Admission, 25 and 15 cents. Choice line of gifts for your Christ­ mas selection at Vycital's. M. E, Church The Methodist church iavites you to attend the services at the church next Sunday morning. Sunday school is at 10:00 a. m. and preaching ser­ vices ft 11:00 a. m. The pastor will speak on the subject, "The World's Christmas Tree." Come and bring your "Merry Christmas" week in worship with us. ». ? ^ - Ifemuel J. Harrison, PasOor.l * . Dance at Johnsburg • 2; A Hew Year's dance will take place at "Stubby" Smith's hall, Johnsburg, on Thursday evening, Jan. 2. Tick­ ets, 75 cents. All are most cordially invited to attend. New crop of 1918 nuts at C. UntPs. Village Almost D*wt>1e<I Her Ordinal Quota--Cash Subscriptions Over $42,000 In County McHenry county has subscribed fifty per cent- over the quota that was originally assessed against this county in the recent united war work campaign. When the quotas were first given out by the Illinois committee McHenry county's amount was announced $41,700. At a meeting of chairmen and workers held early in NovembS- at the Union League club in Chicago it was decided to ask each county to raise a ten per cent oversubscription in order to give a little surplus and make up for deficiencies in collec­ tions and other shortages which were sure to develope. Chairman Shurtleff and the Mc­ Henry county executive committee accepted the suggestion and the quota for each town in McHenry county was spread on; the basis of a total of $46,000. After the various tdwrfthip chair­ men had been given their quotas a re­ quest came from national headquar­ ters to raise a fifty per cent oversub­ scription to meet changed conditions Of Silverlake, both in Europe and in this country. This request was communicated to the various township chairmen, but no new quotas were given out. Instead the chairmen were asked to "Salute end go to it." ^ $63,079.67 is the tota Amount which was subscribed in McHenry county, according to the report just given out by Treasurer Chas. F. Renich, who has been compiling the returns for Chair­ man E. D. Shurtleff. When the McHenry county workers were given their original quota of $41,700, many of them gasped for breath. It was the largest sum of money that had ever been asked of the people in this county as a dona­ tion and . many earnest workers doubted that it could be raised. But when the request came from national headquarters to raise fifty per cent additional, which made a total of $62,550 for the county, it looked like the impossible. Rut nothing daunted, the workers remembered the Illinois slogan: "Sa­ lute and go to it." The reports just sent to headquarters show that Mc­ Henry county went well above its quota with the fifty per cent added. Not all of the towns in McHenry county did equally well, altljo only two towns, Coral and Grafton, failed to subscribe the minimum quota as­ signed to them. Richmond led with more than 200 per cent. McHenry came very close to 200 per cent, Hartland, Dorr and Dunham exceeded 150 per cent, while Seneca, Algon­ quin, Burton, Marengo, Chemung, Greenwood, Riley, Cary? Hebron, Al­ den and Nunda exceeded their orig­ inal quotas, some at these towns ap­ proaching well up toward the 150 per cent asked. The following is a report by town­ ships giving each town's quota, as was originally given out, and the amount which was subscribed: • Quota Amt. Sub. Hartland .$1,200 Seneca . ^I.. . 1,000 Algoaquinrruiutv ̂> t'VMOO Burton . Dorr ... Greenwood McHenry , , Coral ........... R i l e y . . . . v 5 . v»» •, Cary ... .4^, i, • Chemung ..... Dunham He6ron . .;U Richmond . Alden .... . 600 £,500 1,000 $,700 &100 1,000 #,500 , 1,500 i.* .̂;6,200 t? »••• 1,000 1.4 .. 2,100 2,100 I*200 Nunda and C. L. ..V: 4,200 t 1,820.75 1,262.00 2,47LoG 688.50 13,565.85 1,044.25 7,200.95 1,697.35 1,129.00 i,yS6.vu 6,440.40 1,539.00 7,848.50 1,802.50 2,423.75 4^67.00 1,204.25 4,948.02 The annual installation of officers of McHenry Chapter, O. E. S., took place at the Masonic hall in this village on Monday evening of this week. is being a regular meeting, the installation followed the close of the business meeting and was attended by the members of the chapter and their guests. Mrs. Anna Mueller of Chicago acted as installing officer, Mrs. Fannie Chamberlin installing marshal and Mrs. Ruth Cowan installing ehaplain for the evening. The installation work was never more impressively given than on this occasion. At the close of the installation Miss Blanche Pryor gave two readings, which were proof bf her unusual ability. The banquet was served in the din­ ing hall and all felt the committee in charge had excelled all past efforts. After the banquet Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hauswirth of this village provided the best of music and everyone en­ joyed several hours of dancing. Our goods suit and prices suit the pocket book. Petesch. DEWFTT T. DIXON S Victim IbeWitt 1^. Dixon, well6 know tiere, passed away at his late home in Sil­ verlake, Wis., Saturday, December 14, 1918, a victim of the prevalent mal­ ady, influence, at the boyhood age of 26 years, 4 months and 21 days. He was born and raised at Silver- ^bas thus far come to our notice, lake and lived his short life among friends who were playmates and com­ panions. Mr. Dixon was married to Miss Agnes Tesch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tesch of this village, on Nov. 15, 1913, and the young wife and a son, three and one-half years old, survive him. His entire , life was spent in the business of merchandising, in which he enjoyed the friendship and esteem of all for his honest and upright deal­ ings. He was also surrounded with true, friendly competition and his result of this was evidenced on Mon­ day, when every business house in his home town closed during the funeral service, from noon till three p. m. The funeral sermon was given by the Rev. Reitz of Salem, Wis., preach­ ing from the same text as was used on the occasion of. the young man's wedding ceremony. The text was taken from Psalm 23. Deceased made many friends in McHenry during his frequent visits to the Tesch home and news of his un-» timely death wrought deep sympathy from McHenry citizens, who extended sympathy to the bereavd ones. Lecture Was Instructive The illustrated lecture, given at the school auditorium last evening, was both interesting and instructive. The entertainment was centennial inas­ much as it gave a complete history of Illinois for the past century and more. A very able lecturer, in the prson of a lady whose name we did not learn, held her audience front" start* to finish. Not only did she lecture, but also operated the film maclftne with ease and confidence. The gentleman, who usually attends to the exhibiting, was taken sick with influenza two days ago and she at- Fouutain Petesch's. Special Christmas services at M. E. church next Sunday morning at^ eleven o'clock. Gas Schoel lias given up Ms poeî v tion at Kenosha, Wis., and has r#lf turned to this village. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Bocheft have gone to Chicago, where they expect. . ̂ to make their future home. . *-'$! Mrs. Louisa Lawless is slow^^i^'^3 covering from the influenza. will be glad to see her around aSi On account of Christmas all pondents and advertisers are asked to get their copy in no later than Tuesday noon. A jolly crowd of young folks tended the dance at Stoffel's haB Saturday evening and apparettt^!;';: everyone present had a fine tone. The Plaindealer wishes aQ at its subscribers, friends and enemies Merry Christmas and trusts that th#}|/ yuletide season will be a happy one for all. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schauner and son, George, have moved from the John Carey fiat on Main street t# the Swank farm southwest of this village. s" We are indebted to the Hoy Baafe ̂ * ing company for a beautiful new cafc 6 endar received on Monday of th&;f if week. It is one of the finest that:.. W Geo. J. Schreiner is again at the Centerville meat marlost and grocery, owned by Wm. Pri^ lN^ having re-en terd the employment of Mr. Pries on Monday morning of tfci|J week. Mrs. Mary Stanton has moved from this village to Chicago, whert' ^ s| she expects to spend the winter. Wo , have not learned whether or not she ,t } j plans on returning to this village i& the spring. • " , .^4 J. H. Miller & Sim have in tho week erected several fine jSMMQMipiCjt; in Woodland cemetery to^^liMif^^jft of the late Mrs. Chas. L. Willey of Chicago and Prof. F. M. Goodman of ^ this place. Both monuments are of Montello, Wis., granite and a credit to n the firm. Christmas shopping has CP***# spirited in McHenry during the past few days and will continue so uatS Tuesday. For the convenience of the public tiie various business houses about town will remain open every night of the week from now until Christmas. The members of the league met at the home of belle Hauswirth on Center street last Saturday evening. After iwsfll beautiful musical numbers and clever readings were given by the talented members of the club, a dainty was served by the hostess. Ladies reporting ss having est tained and filled blocks with naiMS i t h e l o c a l R e d C r o s s t o M r s . W . ^ Wentworth, chairman of the cawpMtt-- tee, are Mrs. J. B. Perry, Mrs. J. Smith, Mrs. Chas. Olson, fit Wingate and Mrs. John F. The latter named filled four turning in four dollars. The many friends bf E. Bassett will be pleased to iapMfc that with the aid of crutches 1* able to walk from his tempted both to the entire satisfaction of all present. The school faculty and l^'toffice on Tuesday of tUs children made up the greater part of ^ first Ume since breakta* the audience. Tot#...... .$46,000 $63,079.57 Of interest is the fact that of the $63,000 subscribed, over $42,000 was paid in cash. In some towns almost the entire subscription was made in cash, notably in Cary and Burton. In Cary Chairman C. T. Allen turned in $1514 in cash, leaving only $25 un­ paid, while in Burton Chairman Glenn A. Esh had only $8 remaining unpaid. At Algonquin only $212 remained un­ paid, according to Chairman B. C. Getzehnan's report, while Chairman E. G. Peak in Coral turned in all of his amount in cash except $133. Chair­ man O. H. Schmalz at Huntley turned in all but $150 in cash. In the other towns larger sums re­ mained unpaid, but the payments arc <^ming in daily and it is believed that most of it will be paid up by January Of Dorr township's big $13,555.85 subscription, about one-half was paid when subscribed, and the balance is being paid promptly at the bank. According to Treasurer Renich's records the victory boys and girls in McHenry county subscribed $8305.95, which is considered a remarkably large contribution coming from that 8ouroe. The victory boys and gidsphn wai Entertains For Red Crass Mrs. N. H. Petesch entertained for the Red Cross at her home on Maple avenue last Friday. Six names were inscribed on the blocks. A social time and luncheon were in order. Those present w*ere Mesdames J. B. Perry, R. G. Chamberlin, C. L. Page, J. F. Miller, W. D. Wentworth and J. C. Holly. •ot used in all of tfce towns, Algon­ quin, Cary, Dunham, Hebron, Alden and Nunda failing to take it up, but in all of the others it was usod with success. ' The county officers of the campaign were: Executive committee--E. D. Shurtleff, chairman, (Y. M. C. A.) Ma­ rengo; Chas. F. Renich, secretary and treasurer, Woodstock; D. F. Quinlan, N. C. W. C., K. of C); D. R. Joslyn, (A. L. A.), Woodstock; Rev. C. J. Wilson, (W. C. C.), Harvard; M. N. Wien, (J. W. B.), Woodstock; Mrs. A. A. Crissey, (Y. W. C. A.), Marengo; Rev. S. Vt. Herring, (S. A.), Wood­ stock. The tdciSJ township chairmen were: Glenn A. Esh, Burton; Dr. S. R. Ward, Richmond; Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, Mc­ Henry; Rev. F. P. Ford, Nunda and Crystal Lake; B. C. Getxelman, Al­ gonquin; Charles T. Allen, Cary; Otto H. Schmalz, Grafton; E. H. Waite, Dorr; Earl Toles, Greenwood; M. W. Merry, Hebron; F. S. Smith, Alden; Neil Cooney, Hartland; Philip An­ drews, Seneca; L. A. Keller, Chemung; Thos. Ratfield, Riley; Ernest Peak, Coral; Chas. B. Sullivan, Marengo; Ray M. Brickley, Dunham. a. 11 1a mc hope of all that he may enjoy plete recovery of the accident A wood sawing outfit, Ford automobile, has been ed in the rear of the McHenry during the past two days. The is the invention of A. P. mer proprietor of the but now engaged in farming ejM& tft McHenry, Mr. Freund that the device can be put to uses about the farm and he has. found same a great help. 1 Gerald Carey, who has ' training at Evans ton during fee few weeks, received his charge last week and, after s; a few days as the guest of friends, returned to this vmi Monday morning he resumed at the West McHenry State btaft* where he was employed at the tiwifi enjoy his services. aid is a mighty fine young no doubt, the bank is glad to he received his call to the oital One year ago the ice season was well under Henry. In fact the work of ^ brewery ice house in til* completed on Dec. IT. spring-like weather been having dished fp the past month or aafCjl H as if it will he well ere the annual harvsai winter. However, owusfj of getting them Da