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•jtAm f /•*.•*; """ v v " -**ry & ~v» •-*•:>* •*• •»•«**"-' >'-* *->*%* ie , "•$>$&>' <-i L*' . ~V "' * * " *« ~>1~' v» 1 « VOLUM re 50 MoHKNRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. APRIL 16. 1925 NO. 45 WEEKLYJXCHANGES AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS ^ OF OUR EXCHANGES ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED I ORM. FOR BUSY • PEOPLE The new "Pox" hotel at Elgin will • v hold its formal opening on Decoration Day. Lake county motorcycle cops are again bringing in the speeders with "marked reuglarity. Work in preparation for the paving of Route 60, from Lake Geneva to Williams Bay was started last week. I'he Lake county bo^rd of superv^ vifors at a meeting held last Thursday \y4ted tt> raise the poormaster's pay of ' thkt cpunty from $1,500 to $3,000 Vper year. -Charles C. Morrill, Civil war veteran and life-long resident of Lake county, passed away at his late home at Fox Lake last Thursday. He is survived by three sons, Arthur and Guy of Fox Lake and Ray of Round Lake. r The Antioch Business Men's associa- "i tion wants to sponsor a baseball club in that village the coming summer. They hope to secure the material for the proposed team at Waukegan and, if successful, will play Sunday baseball. , Forty-five years of active service on the Elgin police department is the record that has been attained by Police Lieutenant Louis Freeman of the Watch city. The record has never been paralleled in the history of Elgin police. At th'e annual town election in ' Grant township, which includes the village of Fox Lake, held last week Tuesday Felix J. O'Boyle and Henry J. Tonyan ran a very close race for the office of commissioner of highways, the former winning out by a vote cf 317 to 304. W. H. Ward of Harvard has been awarded the contract for the building of a new home for the Farmers' New Era Telephone company at Hebron. The structure will be 34 by 54, two stories and basement. The plan is to have the building ready for occupancy some time in June. Fort Atkinson, Wis., citizens have subscribed to $50,000 worth of preferred stock in the Bower City Mill Work company of Janesville, Wis., to insure the company's location in that city. The concern will occupy the plant of the Northwestern Manufacturing company now in the hands of a receiver. The Kishwaukee district Luther conference will meet at Belvidere on Luther Sunday, July 26. The district is composed of Ogle, DeKalb, Mc- Henry, Kane and Boone counties. The conference will be held on the Boone county fair grounds and it is expected that from 10,000 to 15,000 people will attend. Lake Geneva, Wis., is once more enjoying bettor mail service. For some time past the early morning mail has been coming into that city via Springfield which has proven anything but satisfactory owing to the fact that the mail arrived quite late. Henceforth the mail will be trucked to that city from Genoa City. Rev. Father J. G. Smith, pastor of "j§t. Frances de Sales Catholic church at Lake Geneva, Wis., sailed Monday for an extended trip thru Europe. He will visit Italy, France, Switzerland and Ireland cn his trip. Fr. Smith has been stationed at Lake Geneva for many years and his parishioners feel that he is well deserving of the vacation he had decided to take. Ray Paddock of Wauconda made a trip* to Springfield last week in the interest of Route 176, which extends from Area to Wauconda and thence on to Crystal Lake. The Lake county board of supervisors has agreed that this route should be the first to be improved under the $100^000,000 bond issue. The board is also ready to discuss the Volo-Fox Lake road which is to be improved with cement either this year or nest. Lake Geneva, "Wis., is being favorably considered as a possible site for a home for aged men and women to be built by the Knights of Pythias and also for a Catholic Girls' school. Representatives of the former lodge and a woman's organization, who are working in the interest1 of the proposed school, have visited the Wiscon gin summer resort city. The site for the location of the Old Folks' home will be decided at the national convention of the Knights of Pythias to be hold in June. At a special meeting of the Lake Geneva city council as held on Monday afternoon of last week it was voted to cancel the lease of the Lake Geneva Driving association for a tract of land in the city park on which the horsemen have built a half-mile track It was claimed by the council that the Driving association had failed to cgihp| y with the terms A>f the lease which provided that the track be completed by April 1. The Athletic association |B aJso dissatisfied in that a part of ^ track cuts across the baseball dia- CITY ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY CANDIDATES WAGING UNUSUALLY QUIET CAMPAIGNS With the annual city election only four days off, the campaign has thus far failed to stimulate much excitement among the voters and unless the candidates become more active between now and Tuesday it is very doubtful if a big vote will be cast? As stated in last week's issue of The Plaindealer, only two contests are to be waged this year, something very Utiusual for Mclienry to say the very least. The one contest will be that of mayor, for which Frank H. Wattles and John Stoffel arc the candidates. The other fight will be for the office of alderman of the second ward, the candidates being H. C. Hughes and Peter W. Frett. Both of the candidates for the office of mayor have served in official capacities before. Mr. Wattles has served several terms as mayor and also as alderman while John Stoffel served as clerk for our municipality for a number of terms some years ag* \ As to the aldermanic race, both candidates are new men so far as holding chairs in our city council chamber is concerned. Mr. Frett made a run for the office last year, but lost out at that time. Mr. Hughes has never been a candidate for any political position in McHenry. Those who watch our politics more closely than others are predicting that the fight between these two gentlemen will be close. However, we have not heard of anyone who is willing to pick the winner at this time. The contest between Messrs. Wattles and Stoffel is also very likely to be quite close, altho there are some who have been picking, the former to win. The voters seem to be taking things less seriously than a year ago, probably due to the fact that there aren't more Candidates in the field. One voter when asked his opinion as to this spring's conditions seemed to be of the opinion that most of the "things over which we have been fighting these many years are not settled ar\d until something new is "sprung" they will absolutely refuse to become excited. Not until next Tuesday night will we know whether or not this opinion will hold true. There is one thing, however, which every voter should bear in mind and that is <uhi& duty to turn out and vote." The polls will be open during the usual hours, the polling places being ward No. 1, city hall; ward No. 2, the basement of the Stoffel block; ward No. 3, Colby building, Riverside Drive. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH PLANS TO START REPAIRS SOON The long-planned repairs, alterations and general overhauling and redecorating of the interior of St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg will soon be under way. The architect of Rockford, who was also in charge of the construction of the new St. Patrick's church in this city, has been employed for the Johnsburg work and has all of the detail work ready for the start. Workmen who are to be employed at Johnsburg will be picked men, all ef whom are real artists in their particular line of work and when the job has been completed, St. John's edifice will present one of the most beautiful houses of worship to be found anwyhere, not excluding some of the larger cities in the Rockford diocese. The cost of the work will run into several thousands' of dollars but fortunately the money is at hand and therefore the parish will not contract new indebtedness. ORNAMENTAL LIGHTS~FOR WEST SIDE BUSINESS GEORGE JMtMEL WAS BORN AT TOLEDO, OHIO, JULY 7, 1846 Business men of the West Side have taken the initial step which eventually will mean the installation of an ornamental lighting system in that business section of our city. Boosters for the improvement went out this week and reported success in their undertaking for a sufficient amount of money which will warrant the installation of the underground work of the proposed system. As to the type ana style of posts to be installed no action has thus far been taken but the public may rest assured that when this end of the improvement has been contracted for, it will mean the installation of an ornamental lighting system which will compare favorably with those of nearby cities and towns which are already able to boast of such an achievement. Eventually ornamental light ing"§ystems will be installed in all of the three business sections of the city. McHENRY FLOUR MILL TO ADD MORE FLOOR SPACE The McHenry Flour Mills, owned and operated by Wm. Spencer, will soon be given considerable more floor space. A space between the mill proper and the big elevator is being built in which will give the place a room 40x40 feet with full basement under- _ neath. The extra space will provide mond and has thus ruined the playing j much needed additional store room as field. Just what the gutflOHMi will be 1 also suitable office quarters. Bfanry remains to be seen. '» |J. Schaffer is the contractor. ENTERED FEDERAL ARMY AT AGE OF SEVENTEEN -- HELD NUMEROUS CITY POSTS George G. Rothermel, mention of whose death which occurred at his late home on Riverside Drive on Tuesday, April 7, was made in these columns last week, was one of McHenry's oldest citizens, having resided here for a period of nearly forty years. The deceased, the son of Frank and Elizabeth Rothermel, was born at Toledo, O., on July 7, 1846. His parents moved to Johnsburg when the subject of this sketch was but an infant and here he grew to young manhood. On Dec. 27, 1863, when but seventeen years of age, he enlisted his services in the Federal army and served until the close of the war when he was honorably discharged. During his services he took active part in some of the more important battles but luckily came out of every conflict without a wound. He enlisted as a member of Company E, 57 Illinois Infantry, and at the time of his discharge bore the title of corporal. Returning home from the war he again made his home at Johnsburg. On Sept. 17, 1886, at Johnsburg, he was united in marriage to Kathryn Freund, who passed away in this city on Feb. 9, 1920. A few months after his marriage he came to make his home in McHenry, a place he has called his home continuously ever since. Shortly after coming to McHenry he found employment in the wagon factory at that time conducted by the late Richard Bishop and which occupied a site along the banks of Fox river north of the river bridge. He continued to work here until fire destroyed the big plant on July 31, 1874. He next entered the employ of Nordquist & Weber, who for many years conducted a blacksmith and woodworking shop on the site now occupied by the Empifre theatre. Mr. Rothermel was in charge of the woodworking shop for many years and later purchased the place which he^ontinued to operate successfully up to the time of, his retirement ten or more years ago. He was an excellent workman and as a result did most of the woodworking in McHenry for a number of years. Mr. Rothermel also served the people of this city and community in public office. He served in the capacity of village president, and village trustee and since his retirement from the woodworking business has also served McHenry as East Side policeman. He filled each of these posts in a highly satisfactory manner and with a great deal of credit to himself. The deceased was of the Roman Catholic faith and has always faithfully fulfilled its teachings. He *fcs a member of St. Johannes court, C. O. F., for a number of years and upon the organization of St. Mary's court in this city he became one of Its charter members. During his long years of residence in this community and city he proved himself a citizen who cammanded the high esteem of everyone. He was progressive and was never found wanting when his assistance in civic matters was asked. He was the father of eight children: Mrs. M. M. Niesen, Mrs. Wm. G. Schreiner and Jos. W. Rothermel of this city; Frank of Chicago and Mathias of Kenosha, Wis. Those who preceded their father in the last, long sleep were Jacob, Peter and William. There are also left to survive fifteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. ^ The funeral services were conducted from St. Mary's Catholic church here at ten o'clock last Thursday morning with interment in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. •THE COUNTRY COUSIN" ^ IS WELL RECEIVED DEACON DUBBS AT JOHNSBURG COMEDY BY HOME PLAYERS SUNDAY NIGHT The Johnsburg dramatic club, composed of young ladies and gentlemen of St. John's Catholic church, will put on another home talent play at Parish hall there next Sunday evening, April 19, when the side-splitting three act rural comedy-drama "Deacon Dubbs" will be presented. Johnsburg young people have put on some very excellent home-talent plays during the past winter but next Sunday night's offering, according to reports from Johnsburg, is certain to prove one gf the best fuiypake^ ^yer attempted.* 'f;< •' The Cast" '•/; * " "r Deacon Dubbs . . Martin "Weber Amos Coleman /.v.... . .Joe Schmitt Rawdon Crawley ;».'...Anton Freund Major McNutt .....Leo Freund Deuteronomy Jonea ....Geo. Oeffling Rose Raleigh '.....Martha Miller Miss Philipene Popover Agnes Hettermaii Emily Dale Elsie Smith Trixie Coleman Katie Michels Yennie Yensen Amelia Weber Synopsis Act I--A country auction. The deacon arrives from Sorghum Center, state of West Virginny. The deacon takes a drink of water. Act II--A country wedding. Shadows «of the past. The deacon takes a prisoner. Act III--A country husking- bee. Escaped from the penitentiary. The deacon takes a wife. Specialties Specialties will be introduced between acts. Between acts one and two, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Guyser will appear in popular song hits while Alfred Debrecht and Richard Guyser will appear between acts two and three in a few minutes of nonsense. The performance will start at 8:00 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend. "NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH" JUNIOR CLASS PLAY TO BE GIVEN APRIL 21 Under the direction of Miss Nellie G. Miller, the junior class of McHenry community high school is preparing to present Montgomery's famous play, "Nothing But the Truth." The play deals with the social disturbances caused by the leading man, Frank Page, as Robert Bennett, when he makes a wager of $10,000 that he can tell the truth and nothing but the truth for twenty-four hours. The actors have been well trained and bid fair to give an excelleent performance. Among the cast are many names familiar to those following the high school entertainments. There are many new names also. The cast is as follows: Robert Bennett .Frank Page J5. M. Ralston ..../..Arthur Krause Dick Donnelly .......Ernest Barbi^n Charles Van Duaefl .... .Paul Patzke Bishop Doran Albin Anderson Gwendolyn Ralston .Catherine Walsh Mrs. E. M. Ralston ...Violet Vycital Ethel Clark ...Mildred Gibbs Mabel Jackson Lillian Baur Sabel Jackson .Amelia Regner Martha Frances May Those who have watched recent rehearsals say that to miss the final production would be a sure cause for future regret. Tickets are being sold thru the students and can be exchanged for reserved seats at the high school office on and after Monday noon, April 20. They sell for 50c. WAUCONDA FIVE DEFEAT WAUKEGAN FRANKLIN FIVE That McHenry has real dramatic talent was once more demonstrated at St. Patrick's church hall on Monday and Tuesday evenings of this week, when a company of home players very capably presented the four act comedy "The Country Cousin" before two very appreciative audiences. There were thirteen characters in the play, each of whom carried his or her respective roll in a manner that was most pleasing and creditable. The Little Symphony orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Tallmadge, contributed several very fine musical numbers before the show and during intermissions, their appearance adding very materially to the enjoyment of the two evenings. FOR MAYOR I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of mayor of the city of McHenry and will appreciate the support of the voters at the coming election on Tuesday, April 21. Thanking the voters of McHenry for favors of the past and assuring all of a progressive administration, if elected, I am, Very truly yours, ,P. H. WATTLES. Wauconda's town basket ball team annexed the independent amateur bas ket ball championship of Lake county at the McHenry community high school gym here last Friday evening when they nosed out the Franklin Press team, Waukegan city champions, 14 to 12, in an extra five minute period. The Waukegan team led at the end of the first half, 10 to 8, but were unable to retain this lead during the second and third periods during which Wauconda succeeded in tying up the count and thereby necessitated the extra five minute period during which Rudinski, Wauconda's scoring star, registered a long shot which brought victory to his team. Quite a large following of fans from the two towns were on the side lines as were also a good representation of local fans. LOCAL -DRAMATIC CLUB AT ANTIOCH TONIGHT MAY PAVEGREEN ST. PUBLIC HEARING TO TAKE PLACE NEXT WEDNESDAY TO BE KNOWN AS PAVING DIS TRICT NO. 4--BOOSTERS HOPE IT WILL GO THRU Answering the prayers of a number of property owners to be effected, the members of the Board of Local Improvements at a meeting held at the city hall here last Thursdady afternoon adopted a resolution which provides for the paving of Green street, from Elm street southwest to connect with the Main street paving which is no\v under course of construction. The board also voted that a public hearing on the proposed improvement be held in the council chamber in this city at two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon of next week at which time all owners of property along- this stretch are asked to appear. , < Two or more weeks ago a number of the property owners in this, what has now been designated as paving district No. 4, decided that the paving of this stretch would be a great improvement to that section of the city and would also forever do away with the problem of keeping that portion of Green street in passable condition. A petition was prepared and passed among practically all of the property owners affected and as a result of this the boosters met with such encouragement as was deemed necessary to bring the matter before the members of the board of local improvement. It is our understanding that nearly every property owner in the district is heartily in accord with the proposed improvement and judging from this very line spirit very little opposition is looked for at the public hearing next Wednesday afternoon. Should this improvement gd'ayer# as it now seems it will, there will be but one other district, No. 3, which is to be likewise improved in order to give tj|ie city a continuous paved road from the depot to the north city limits of Riverside Drive, a distance of about two miles. The Wells Engineering company of Aurora, which has made the surveys and estimates of the cost of the proposed improvement, has submitted to the board of local improvement estimates on three types of pavement- The first a Portland cement concrete pavement designed as type "A"; Portland cement concrete pavement designed as type "B," and a Warrenite-Bitulithic pavement upon a Portland cement concrete base designated at type *C". Their estimate qf the. type "A" is $21,857.85; type "B" $20,711.70 and type "C" $22,000. Boosters for the improvement are very desirous of seeing it go through and unless unforseen obstacles arise, their wishes are almost certain to be granted. COMMUNITY CLUB MEETS AT HIGH SCHOOL TONIGHT BETTY BOOTH CONCERT CO. LAST LYCEUM NUMBER AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM last ^number of the Lyceum course of^ 1924-25 will be held at the high school auditprium next Thursday evening, April 23. It will be a very high grade musical number by the Betty Booth Concert Company. Instrumental selections from the compositions of the great masters, semi-classical instrumental numbers, costumed song presentations from light operas and other favorite Vocal numbers given in costume togethei with an original operetta, "A Master'? Birthday"--all united to make the program of the Betty Booth Concert company a distinctive musical offering. Miss Betty Booth, mezzo-soprano and pianist, who is the organizer and director of the company, studied' in European music centers and appeared for two years with the Imperial Vienna Opera company. Hugo Brandt, Polish pianist and composer of note, who received his training under the best European masters, is a valued member of this company. In addition to featuring piano solos, Mr. Brandt appears with Miss Booth in delightful ducts. Paul Clark, violinist with thrcompany, studied under the bestTmasters of the day. He has appeared In concert performances in all the large Eastern cities, and has had more than five years lyceum experience. His violin solos are a particularly notable contribution to the program. In both personnel and type of musical endeavor, the Betty Booth company is one of the most artistic and versatile organizations in the lyceum field. They set a standard of musical excellence that is not surpassed by any similar organization. DO CITIZENS WANT STREET ' LIGHTS TO BURN LONGER? HOME BUREAU PLAYS I TO K STAGED HERE EVENM OF APRIL 28 ZD * The reguar by-monthly meeting of the McHenry community club will take place at the community high school auditorium this (Thursday) evening, at which time it is hoped that every member, who can possibly arrange to do so, will be present. Cards, announcing the meeting, were mailed out the first of the week but this does not mean that those not receiving the cards are not welcome to attend. It i&s the desire of the officers of the club to mpke the organization one of the best la^nd most active in McHenry county^ and to do this every business, professional and private citizen, who really has the interest of the community at heart, should become a member. Up to the present time the membership has reached a total of 38. This number should be increased to at least one hundred. Come out tonight and learn for yourself just what such aii organization means to McHenry and the things that the club is making a sincere effort to accomplish. The McHenry community club should never be allowed to die out, McHenry needs such an organisation* CITY PLACES ORDER FOR STOP AND GO SIGNAL Do Citizens of McHenry want the street lights to burn* longer? This is a" question which Mayor Wells would be very pleased to have answered. Upon due investigation the head of our city council has found that many of the cities and towns in this, the Chicago district, bum their street lights longer than is the case here. As a matter of fact in some of the cities the lights, especially in the business district, are left turned on until dawn. McHenry at this time is paying $1,- 786.24 for electric light energy, the contract being that the lights be turned on at dusk and again turned off at midnight. The cost for a dusk to 2:00 a. m. schedule would be $2,093; from dusk to dawn, $2,260. The difference in cost between the present schedule and 2:00 a. m., would be $306.76 per year; between the present and dawn. $473.76 and between 2:00 and dawii, $167.00. The burning of street light® until dawn, it is pointed out would not only serve a very good purpose for those who are called out late at night but would also act as an extra police protection. Mayor Wells will be very pleased to receive an expression from interested citizens, especially the business men of the city, on this proposition. Expressions may be mailed to the mayor or city clerk, or if you so choose you may call on the mayor and give him your opinion. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS OF ST. PATRICIA COURT The installation of officers of St. Patricia court, No. 187, W. C. O. F., will take place at St. Patrick's church hall on Saturday afternoon, April 18, at 2:15. The following are the officers for the coming year: Chief ranger Florence Knox; vice chief ranger, Mary Givens; treasurer, Margaret McCarthy; recording secretary, Joanna Knox; financial secretary, Mary G Doherty; conductors, Mary S. Powers and Mary A. Knox; sentinels, Edith McAndrews and Joanna McEvoy; trustees, Mary Carey, Bridget Doherty and May Powers; delegate to state convention, Margaret McCarthy; alternate, Mary G. Doherty. After the installation, refreshments will be served by the committee,. All officers and members are requested to be present at the meeting. HENRY MILLER PASSES AWAY AT MILWAUKEE SUNDAY THREE PLAYLETS BY CASTS Of HOME BUREAU FROM AU. OVER COUNTY You are soon to hate the tunity of seeing three one-act play* presented by home bureau members from various part of the county. Titt plays to be presented are "The Neighbors" by Zona Gale, "The Red Para* , sol" hy Alice C. Thompson, and "Hi Crowning Glory" by Edna A. Goll»« more. Music will be furnished befolSl ? and between the plays to be local tal* ant and by the home bureau quartet. The members of the quartet are Mit. Daniel Desmcnd, Mrs. Fred Baiec* Mrs. Ralph Walkup, and Mrs. George ; Gorham, accompanied by Mrs. A. ML Ycssler. The Neighbors** This play is a delightful picture ef village life depicting at the beglmifrflf -he selfish interest of ihe individual.'- As the need arises the other side of human nature is developed and a real spirit of neighborliness is shown. "Tba Neighbors" have been very popular in several counties where the honi ° tureaus have presented it. We are pr#» * renting "The Neighbors" with MEM Gales' permission and the sanction the Walter H. Baker company, tb* Play Shop, Boston, Mass. :S Characters ;ljp : Mis' Abel Mrs. Karl Cast. Coral Inez .. .Miss Mary Stanford, Marengo Peter Harvey Ackman, Coral Ezra Williams . .Paul Fessinger, Coral Mis' Moran .. .Miss Mary Haug, Coral Mis' Trot . .Mrs. Art. Anderson, Coci} Grandma .. Mrs. Louise Schauer, Coral Miss El'sworth Mrs. Grant Anthony, Riley Director .Mrs. G. H. Perkins, Marenga "The Crowning Glory" Miss Emily spends the birthday money given her by her favorite nephew for the gay hat she has craTed since her drab girlhood. It is • mail order hat and her critics find |£: ridiculous. Her nephew's tactful sweety heart saves the hat and the situation. Characters Miss Emily Harriman .... .. Mrs. Clarence Whiting, Guy .........Robert Lippokl, Nandb Mrs. Sophia Meecham , Mrs. L. Schroeder, Ringwodf? Josephine ...Gladys Hayford, Numfe Mrs. Alwilda Thayer .Mrs. C. W. Gibbs, McHenry Dorothy Barclay Mrs. Ivy Tolle, Nondii,'"" Director Mrs. Ivy Tolle, NaadK "The Red Parasol" Dolly loses her parasol and inserfta an advertisement in the newspaper of* fering a reward for its return. It rt» . suits in a deluge of parasols of aft. colors and styles. Characters Dolly ......Miss Emma Charles, Dagf Edith ... .Mrs. D. N. Geyer, DunhalM Mrs. Carter . .Mrs. F. Bailey, Hartla^# Mrs. McBride ...Mrs. P. J. McGuire, Hartlaad Amanda Mrs. C. Gillis, Chemnag Pearl .Miss Glenna Householder, Dof)C_ Ruby .. .Miss Lillian Schroeder, Dopfr" Belinda .Mrs. Thos. Postlewaite, Chemmfilt Director ...Mrs. A. M. Yessler, DOR The tentative schedule of places and dates has been made out as follows! April 20--Community high school, Harvard. April 21--Memorial hall, RkhmoadL ' April 25--Community high school. Crystal Lake. • April 28--Community high schoati McHenry. April 30--M. E. church, Marengfw May 1--M. E. church, Greenwood!. BUILDING NEW HOME AT SUNNYS1DE BKACB The McHenry Dramatic club which recently presented the play to a large audience in this city will appear in "That's One On Bill" at the Antioch high school auditorium this (Thursday) evening. They are putting on the drama in the Lake county village for the Boy Scout and Camp Fire organizations and according to information from there a packed house will greet them. The advance sale of tickets is said to have passed the 400 At a special meeting of the Mc Henry city council as held last Thursday afteiqioon an order was placed for a Stop and Go automatic traffic control! unit as also five "Mushroom" lights. The former, on its arrival, will be Erected at the intersection of Elm and Green streets, one of the most dangerous as well as busiest corners in the city. The mushroom lights will be installed, according to our informa tion, as follows: One each at the intersections of Main and Front streets, Main and Elgin Road, Elgin Road and Waukegan, Riverside Drive and Pearl and Pearl and Green. The city also ordered 'a 10,000 gallon car load of street oil. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nichols are having a new home erected on the sooth end of their property at SunnysiJe Beach, on Fox river, south of Ala city. Very good progress is being made on the structure which should be ready for occupancy within the course of the next few weeks. Tha place has a full basement and is eaoeptionally well arranged. The naM work was done by the Artificial Stoaa & Construction company while Frsd Karls is the carpenter. The buildera NOTICE TO BUSINESS MEN I hereby give public notice that I will not, in the future, be responsible for any debts contracted by my daughter, Margaret. Dated April 16, 1925. )jfis. Christina Jo«i* Henry Miller, for many years one of the prominent citizens of this city and | . ,K, Johnsburg, passed away at the home| have no as y residensa of hfs daughter, Mrs. Georc, Chan.- not they ^ Wi« last Sun-j themselves. They may decide to r*ap berlin, at Milwaukee, were or sell. The location is an ideal oi» <^ay afternoon. His remains brought to the home of another daughter, Mrs. Jos. J. Mertes, at p,::t«ke« Bay, the following morning from which the funeral was held on Wednesday morning. The services were conducted from St. Mary's church with interment in St Mary's cemetery. Obituary next week. _ SOCIAL WHEEL MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE for either summer resort or a nent home. COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ELECTION NEXT SATURDAY The annual election of the McHenry community high school, district Ha 156. will be held next Saturday afternoon and in view of the fact that ooly one candidate has filed, the electie* tfrig year gives promise of terminating into a quiet and uninteresting affair. There is but one member to ba avenue on! elected this year, Jos. W. Freund hw* next week, ing filed a petition to succeed himadf The members t>f the Social Wheel will be entertained by Mrs. Geo. Kuhn' at her home on Maple Thursday afternoon of _ April 23, instead of at the home of j There will be two voting places, Mrs N H. Petesch as previously plan- j at Ringwood and the other at the jmxL AU members iiwitai, % ,** * .*«y a&iMl y,k¥4&.-£