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John Seagrist has resigned as city electrician at Woodstock uid his place l^p been taken fay Rex Le- Baroik The membership of the 'Methodist Episcopal church at* Woodstock has been increased by 112 during the past twelve months. A chemical fire apparatus mounted on a Ford truck has been purchased for the village of Barrington. The outfit will cost the village $2,000. The Woodstock Moose wilt initiate 100 new members next Saturday evening, at which time it is planned to have the Moqsehart band in the city. The city of Crystal Lake is out after three improvements, a sewerage system, the extension of its water mains and a public park at the lake front. If Lake Geneva is successful in furnishing thirty-live more female employes, the Bradley Knitting company will open up a branch factory in that city. The canning factory at Grayslake last week completed its annual corn pack, 50,441 cases having been put up. The corn was raised on 800 acres of land. The first wrestling match of -the present season will take place at the Woodstock opera house this (Thursday) evening, when Red O'Brien of that city meets Henry Wirth. Shortage of sugar and ice have caused one Dundee ice cream manufacturer to discontinue business until such time as conditions will warrant the re-opening of his place. The Express Body corporation, which is now located at Crystal Lake, is out buying timber, either standing or delivered at the factory. The company proposes to make its own lumber. The chamber of commerce of Waukegan is about po have road signs, showing the direction and distance to Waukegan, made and placed along all of the public highways of Lake county. John Wandrack, a former resident of Algonquin, and a brother of Deputy Sheriff Charles Wandrack of Woodstock, passed away at his late home at Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 4. The body was brought to Algonquin for burial. "The Chocolate Soldier" was produced at the Woodstock opera house on Tuesday of this week by the same i-ompany that played all of the leading theatres in this country. Forty players and a 9-piece orchestra are carried by the company. The ^Congregational church society property at Harvard has been sold to the St. Paul Lutheran church congregation for a consideration of $3,500. The latter organization has used the property for worship for a number of years on a rental basis. Edgar Prouty, a former resident of Hebron, but who for some time past has resided at Kenosha, Wis., has returned to his former home town and purchased the Manor buildings occupied by the post office and ice cream parlor. Mr. Prouty will conduct the ice cream parlor. The auto bus, now operated between Lake Geneva and Burlington, Wis., struck and killed Mrs. A. S. Peterson, aged sixty-eight, just as she was crossing the street in Burlington in front of the home of her brother-in-law, whom she was about to visit. The sad fatality occurred on Monday of last week. ' Lee Sam, the chink laundryman of Woodstock, has closed up shop and departed for Chicago. It will be remembered that his shop at the coun ty seat was raided sone time ago, he having Been suspected by government officials of operating an opium den, and since that time things have rrevlr been the same with Lee, so 'tis said. * Fred Turner, who left Hebron last March to take up his home in California, has returned to his former home town and is now seeking to rent a farm. On his arrival in the West he purchased a forty acre fruit farm, but soon tired of it- His longing for a real farm with high grade cattle caused him to return to McHenty county. C. H. Stevens, proprietor of the Greenwood garage, bears the distinction of being one of the very few McHenry county residents to make a trip via air from Chicago to New York. While eating dinner in a Chi rago restaurant a short time ago he became engaged in a conversation with a young man at the same table, who proved to be the owner of a machine, and before the dinner meal had been finished an agreement was reached between the two whereby the Greenwood young man accepted the stranger's invitation to accompany kin to New York, which he "did. 40 HOURS AT ST. MARY*S Impressive Ceremonies Draw Large Crowds During the Three Days Exceptional weather favored St. Mary's again "for the impressive observance of a three day adoration, which is , customary in Catholic churches once a year. Gorgeous and tasteful decorations, executed by the school sisters, gave the interior of the church an air of unusual festivity. An immense garland of oak leaves draped the sanctuary and numerous plants and cut flowers sent by the generous people of St. Mary's gave the church a grander appearance than on dedication day. The solemn opening of the unique festivity took place Sunday morning, when three priests officiated at 10:15. Rev. Father Duerr of Spring Grove, retired, was celebrant of the mass. He was assisted by the reverend pastor as sUb-deacon and a redemptorist father as deacon. The eloquent sermons delivered during this three day festivity were given by the Very Rev. Daniel Higgins, C. S.S. R., of Oconomowoc, Wis., Nwhere he is rector of sixty students studying for the Redemptorist order. Every .word of this eloquent speaker and preacher was powerful and decisive. Nearly one thousand communicants were recorded for the success of the forty hours of 1919. The choir rendered Gruber's Jubilee mass Sunday under the able direction of Sister Eurica. The graceful little flower girls and the stream of tidy altar boys were under the supervision of Sister Corsina. The impressive and ceremonious close, which is always one of the most attractive features of this eucharistic devotion, brought put a packed church. Rev. Father F. M. Bay of Fremont Centre and Rev. Fr. Hillebrant, pastor of Spring Grove, graced the occasion with their presence and assistance on the altar. Helstein Breeders' Sale At the fair grounds at Woodstock, 111., on Oct. 24 and 25, the McHenry County Breeders' association will consign the pick of their herds and offer for sale 130 head of animals bearing the best blood of the breed, including ten daughters of King Segis Pontiac, several daughters of King Segis Pontiac Chicago, several bred to Rag Apple Korndyke 8th, the $100,000 bull. Also many other grand individuals. Every animal sold subject to ninety day re-test and every animal guaranteed by both the consignor and the county association. Plan to attend and write to Homer M. Harper, sale manager, Hebron, 111., for catalogues or other information. Met Leader of Redi '- - While in Chicago one last week Postmaster T. J. Walsh of this village was accorded the honor of meeting two very distinguished baseball men, Johnny Evers, former idol of the Chicago Cubs, and Pat Moran, brainy leader of the Cincinnati Reds, world's champions. The meeting took place in the lobby of Hotel Sherman. The meeting was made possible thru his son, Richard, who for a number of years has intimately known Mr. Evers, altho it was his first introduction to the Cincinnati leader. Recording Farm Names Ringwood and that immediate vicinity lead the entire county when it comes to the naming of farms and having same recorded at the county seat. In fact. McHenry and Richmond townships are just about tied for first honors in this respect. Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, our enterprising West Side dentist, is among the very latest to have the name of his fruit farm recorded. The name chosen for the place, which is situated just at the edge of the village limits, OH Elgin road, is "Four Oaks." Mrs. Mary McLaughlin Dead Mrs. Mary McLaughlip passed away at her late home just east of the river bridge, on the Pistakee Bay road, last evening, following an illness of several months' duration. She suffered a stroke of paralysis some months ago, and then came the secon'd and third, the last of the three occurring last Saturday, and from that time on she fatted rapidly. Obituary next week. Harvest Dance The <Just Us club of this village, which has given several very successful dances here in the past, has again announced a harvest dance to be held at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening, Oct. 25. The young ladies have engaged the services of Cope Harvey's jau orchestra of Chicago and thus the dancers are assured the very best in the way of aMyric. ------ Notice' ' An important mfeeting of the McHenry milk producers will take place at Woodman hall tomorrow (Friday) evening, Oct. 17, at 7:30 o'clock. AU producers are urged to attend. Walter J. Walsh, Pres. Chas. L. Page, Sec. • IB SEWERAGE HEARING HELD AT EMPIRE THEATRE TUESDAY AFTRENOON ^ Atty. A. H. Pause Acts As Chslrttth --Atty. James Casey of Woodstock Represents Petition Signers The public, hearing on the sewerage improvement for the village of McHenry, as called by the board of local improvements, was held at the Empire theatre on Tuesday afternoon of this week and, while no final disposition of the question was made at the time, it looks very much as if the improvement will come. The meeting was called to order by Atty. A. H. Pouse, who briefly exr plained the purpose of same and thence went on to say that the improvement and its individual cost to the property owner had been, in some cases, misrepresented. He stated further that he had been informed that some of the property owners who signed the petition had been told that the improvement would cost them from $300 to $600. This, the attorney added, was all guess work on the part of those circulating such reports and the troth would be brought out during the afternoon and that the people could then best decide whether or not they wanted the improvement. The chairman of the meeting next called upon the engineer, a Mr. Wells, a young and likeable looking chap, who briefly gave an outline as to what sort of a sewer would be put in, the pipes to be used, the purification system and everything connected with same. Before concluding his remarks he told that the proposed system has the sai\ption of the state board and that the. citisens could rest assured of a perfect system which complied with every detail of the law when once installed. Next in order to be called on was Emil Arnold of the McHenry County Abstract company of Woodstock, who explained the system used in spreading a special assessment of this sort. The idea, according to Mr. Arnold, is to equalize the assessment and make it fair to everyone. Thus the assessments will be spread according to the benefit derived. According to the county seat gent, the proposed system will cover 47,000 lineal feet and as the pipes are to be laid thru the ceqter of the street property owners on either side of the street would share the cost together, thus bringing the cost to each lot owner, according to the estimate, at about $1.00 per foot. He added further that he was quite assured that the cost, in any case, would not go over $100 per lot. The assessment would be spread over a period of ten years, giving the property owner the option of paying it all at one time or on the installment plan, thus making it comparatively easy for those who could not afford to pay all of it at once. The installment plan could be adopted at the rate of five per cent interest. Atty. Casey of Woodstock, who appeared as a representative of those who signed the petition asking the board to defer the installation of the proposed improvement, was next to talk and he was interrupted so often that for a time it twas hard to hear just what was being said. In presenting the petition Mr. Knox, one of the members of the local board, asked the speaker if he would vouch for the names on the petition having been secured without misrepresentation of facts. Mr. Casey remarked that he had taken it for granted that the signers were obtained in an honorable manner. After this things began to gfet mighty interesting and there were so many talking at one time that it was entirely difficult for The Plaindealer scribe to follow the argument. After some minutes, however, the storm subsided and from then to the close of the meeting those who were called upon to talk did so in a calm and composed manner. From all indications those at. tiie meeting who opposed the improvement were in the minority and when Atty. Pouse called for a standing vote of those who' were opposed to such improvement only four arose, and thus the meeting was called to adjourn. Immediately after the meeting the members of the board of local improvements got together and set Tuesday of next week, Oct. 21, as their next meeting date, at which time, it is expected, some definite conclusion will be reached. * K. OF C. RENT CENTRAL Birthday Surprise The West Side ladies' band surprised Mrs. Elizabeth Buss at her home on Waukegan street on Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being her birthday anniversary The evening was spent at singing, dancing and games. The band, composed of madolins, zither harps, kazoos, horns, cowbells ayl tinpan drums, played all the latest jazz music. After presenting Mrs. Buss with a birthday gift and the serving of a sunntoifliit gnesto 4et parted. :rr~7^ Local Fraternal Order to Mere to New Quarters Soon The Central opera house has been rented by the local council, Knights of Columbus, who expect to move in* to the new quarters next month. This news was made public the first of the week, when the work of gei ting the place in readiness for tlS new tenants was started. There are a number of much needed repairs and some changes to be made before the Knights move and with the hope of having the place ready for occupancy by the first of the month workmen are now busily engaged in the place. Among the most needed improvements to be made at this time is the re-calcimining of the entire hall, a changing of the electric lighting system and a general cleaning. John Freund, who has been awarded the contract of calcimining the hall, started work this week and informed a reporter to The Plaindealer that he expected to finish up the job within two weeks. A partition is to be built along the entire width of the balcony, which will give the council excellent club room quarters, and will also be amply large for meetings when found necessary to hold them there. The council, as announced in these columns some weeks ago, has outgrown its present quarters in the Chicago telephone exchange building and for some weeks past a committee, appointed for the purpose, has been on the look-out for quarters that would best suit their present day needs. After looking over various places about town, the committee finally arrived at a decision to rent the Central and negotiations for the place were at once begun, with the result that the deal has now been effected. The McHenry council is the largest in the county and one of the largest small town organizations of tye kind in the state, and to give its members adequate room for the holding of meetings and social functions larger tuarters were found necessary. The members are highly pleased over the decision of the committee as they are now assured of greater social activity than has ever before been enjoyed. We are informed that number of social affairs for the winter months are already planned and, while no definite program has been arranged, we feel safe in predicting some exceptionally fine times for the members and their families in the future. With a seating capacity of about four hundred, together with the stage, there will, no doubt, be some home talent productions and other various forms of entertainment staged during the winter. Then, too, the floor will be put back in good condition for dancing and those who enjoy this form of amusement are also given assurance of some fine dancing parties ip the time to come. All in all, it looks to us like a very sensible move and one which will never be regretted by the members and their families. Triple Drowning at Elgin A triple drowning occurred in Fox river at Elgin last Sunday afternoon, when a canoe in which the victims were riding capsized. The victims of the sad fatality were Misses Hazel and Marjorie Landis, sisters, aged sixteen and eighteen years, and Edwin Howard, aged sixteen, son of Mrs. Florence Howard, a former McHenry resident. The fourth member of the party, Edmund Grote, saved his life by swimming to shore. The drowning occurred at a place known as the "Carrie Clark Death Hole," about twenty feet from the pumping station pier. Mr. Howard is survived by his mother and one sister. The drowning of Sunday marks the fifth death in the Howard family since moving to Elgin from this vUlage. Robert Howard, uncle of the young man who was drowned last Sunday, passed away in October, 1914. His father, Lon Howard, died in August, 1916. In June, 1917, Mrs. Mary Howard an aunt, and wife of Robert Howard, and her son, Lloyd, were fatally injured in an automobile accident, Mrs. Howard being killed instantly, while her son died six weeks later at Sherman hospital. In the same accident Mrs. Florence Howard, widow of Lon, sustained a fractured limb and was confined in a hospital for two months. The mother of the young man drowned Sunday is a daughter of Eugene Matthews of Barreville, where she was born and raised. She attended the McHenry school. McHenry friends extend to her their most heartfelt sympathy. Services ait M. E. (Jhuch The services at the M. E. church next Sunday morning will be at the usual hour. Subject for sermon, "On the Holy Mount." Samuel J. Harrison, Pastor. Notice to Hunters Public notice is hereby given that hunting and trespassing is hereafter strictly forbidden on my premises. Violators wiiyat«prosecntad. F. Miller CLASS QF 45 CONFIRMED AT ST.. PATRICK'S CHURCH WEDNESDAY MORNING CHANGES NEARLY COMPLETED Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muldoon C«vfers Sacrament--Choir Furnishes Excellent Music St. Patrick's Catholic church in this village was the scene of a most impressive ceremony on Wednesday morning of this week, when the Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muldoon of Rockford conferred the sacrament of confirmation upon a class of forty-five. A congregation that fairly packed the edifice was present to witness the event and all were greatly injjjre^ged by the solemn functions ef the church.. ' • ».' • • ' . The ceremonies started wi£h the celebration of solemn high mass in the presence of the bishop. The visiting priests were: Revs. Ouimet, Weber, Schark, McCormick, Kilderry, Keenan, Higgins and Berthold. Before as well as after the confirmation, Bishop Muldoon gave a most interesting as well as instructive sermon to the class. The singing of St. Patrick's choir during the mass was especially fine and most fitting to such an occasion. Those who made up the class, with the exception of six from Richmond, were members of St Patrick's church. They follow: Vernon John Knox, Cecil James Rothermel, Earl Raphael Walsh, Robert Vincent Knox, Clarence Francis Conway, Weston Eugene Bacon, Harold James Bacon, James John Hughes, LeRoy Michael Conway, Harold John Bell. William Martin Green, Helen Margaret Powers, Helen Clare Welch, Ruth Agnes Powers, Anna Lillian Doherty, Mildred Rita Kinsala, Ethel Mary Bell, Mary Angela Frisby, Alvera Catherine Heimer, Mabel Celine Conway, Margaret Mary Stenger, Pauline Katherine Pufahl, Rose Elizabeth Feffer, Lillian Elizabeth Buss, Florence Mary Kinsala, Evelyn Elizabeth Thurlwell, Mary Ann McCabe, Stella Marie Thurlwell, Adell Anna Pufahl, Kathleen Marie Powers, Mary Elizabeth McAndrews, Eleanor Agnes Walsh, Margie Helen Phalin, Florence Rita Conway, Elizabeth Dorothy McCabe, Leone Margaret Givens, Florence Anna Rothermel, Mary Margaret Walsh, Ellen Theresa Frisby, Theresa Margaret Frances Howden, Elizabeth Angela Theresa Tamblyn, Nellie Veronica McDonald, John William McDonald, George Andrew Ignatius Howden and Leonard John Anthony Carey. MRS. C. A. HUTSON DEAD Passed Away at Her Home la Chicago Last Thursday The many friends of Mrs. C. A. Hutson were surprised to hear of her death, which occurred on Thursday of last week, October 9, at her home in Chicago after an illness of several months' duration. Mrs. Hutson was formerly Edna* Durkee, sister of C. B. Durkee, who resides west of this village. Edna Durkee was born August 6, 1857, on a farm in Nunda township, where she grew to womanhood. For several years she taught in the surrounding rural schools. On January 26, 1879, she was united in marriage to C. A. Hutson, then of this village. To this union were born five children, two of which died in infancy. She, leaves to mourn a husband; three children, Orval, John K. and Gladys, (Mrs. Milton Reser), two grandchildren, three sisters and one brother. The funeral was held from her late home in Chicago on Saturday last at two o'clock, with interment in Forest Home cemetery. The funeral services were under the auspices of the Ladies of the Maccabees. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful. Tendered a Shower Mrs. Wm. F. Powers entertained a company of twenty-five friends at her home south of this village last Sunday evening at a shower in honor of Miss Edna Phalin, ^io is to become a fall bride. Games of various kinds were enjoyed, including bunco, at which prizes were awarded to Misses Marguerite Knox and Edna Phalin and Messrs. Raymond Powers and Robert Knox. They presented the bride-to-be with a mahogany clock and candle sticks. Dainty refreshments of ice cream, and cake were served. Judge Barnes Buys Studebaker Judge C. P. Barnes of Woodstock has just purchased thru the George A. Stilling agency of this village a Studebaker coupe of the very latest model. The fact that this is the second Studebaker to be purchased by our genial county judge evinces that the Jrst car has given good satisfaction. v Notice to Hunters Notice is hereby given that hunting and trespassing are strictly prohibited on my premises. Violators will be prosecuted 18-tf Manufacture of Phonographs to Be Resumed Next Week That the work of building phono-- gtaphs will be resumed some time next week was the declaration made by President Hunter of the Hunter Manufacturing company to a Plaindealer reporter who called at the factory ofi Wednesday afternoon of this week. The changes now being made should be completed by the end of the present week. The finishing and drying rooms are already completed, while the work on the assembling room is being rushed with all possible speed., In passing thru the factory the writer was quite agreeably surprised to find the drying room well filled with% machines that had been manufactured right here at home and one model especially attracted our attention. This particular model was designed by the president of the company and can truly be called an all home product. In our interview with the head of the local manufacturing concern we were also told that he had been successful in buying up 3,600 sets of veneered panels and that he is also assured of regular shipments of these panels after the first of the year. Two carloads of these panels are now on their way to McHenry and when the manufacturing of phonographs is resumed next week it is expected that the work will be continued uninterruptedly. F<)RMER RESII)KIff Away In Elgin Saturday After Long Illness Passed Miss Delia Conway, a former resident of this village passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Aylward, tn Elgin Saturday, Oct. 11, 1919. Tho she has been a resident of Elgin for almost thirty years, her frequent visits with McHenry relatives and friends has kept her close to early ties and the esteem in which she was held by her associates of childhood was shown in the large representation from McHenry at her funeral, which w^s held in Elgin on Tuesday. She was a noble woman, noble in the truest sense of the word, faithful to duty at all times and will be sadly missed in the home which is bereft. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John Aylward and Miss Mary Conway of Elgin, and six brothers, Patrick Conway, M. A. Conway, Wm. Conway and Martin Conway of this place; John Conway of Aurora and James Conway of Harvard. These six brothers acted as pall bearers. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church, Elgin, Tuesday morning. Father Ouimet of that city officiated and paid a fitting - tribute of respect to this model christian woman, a fitting-tribute to a life well spent Playing Center For Aurora His many young friends in McHenry will be pleased to learn that Charles "Butch" Frett has won a regular birth on the West Aurora high school foot ball team, which played and defeated the Elgin highs at Elgin last Saturday 13 to 6. Charles is playing center oh the team and is out to make a record for himself, as did his brother, Leonard, who was one of the stars of the' same team last year. The West Aurora highs haven't lost a game this season and appear to be strong contenders for the "Big Seven" championship. Included in this conference are the high schools of East and West Aurora, Rockford, DeKalb, Elgin, Freeport and Joliet. Celebrates Nfhth Birthday Miss Catherine Weingart celebrated the ninth anniversary of her birth last Saturday by entertaining a number of her little friends in honor of the occasion at her home east of this village. Games of various kinds were enjoyed during the afternoon, after which dainty refreshment were served by the little hotsess* mother. Those present were: Florence Freund, Alvina Freund, Evelyn May, Florence Blake, Cecelia Thennes, Helen Oeffling, Sylvia Wolf, Elvera and Catherine Weingart, Agnes Steffes, Alfred Freund, Edward Wolf, Herman Steffes, Leo Smith, Hubert Smith and Alfred Weingart. To Open Restaurant James E. Jacobs, who a few years ago owned and occupied a cottage at Orchard Beach on Fox river, north of this village, expects to open a restaurant in National street at Elgin soon. The Jacobs family will be remembered by many of our readers. Dance at johnsburg A wedding dance will take place at "Stubby's" hall, Johnsburg, next Wednesday evening, Oct. 22. Mack's orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music for the occasion and the usual prices of admission will prevail. Still a Jialf carload of potatoes John Degerv (awaits ycftt. Call it M. M. Kiessn's. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING What People Are Doing In lib Tillage and the Immediate Vidaity-- Other Short Paragraphs Read The Plaindealer for news. Black Cat hosiery at EricksonV. Our grocery stock is the largest and most complete in town. L. A. Erickson. One-half carload of potatoes most - be sold at once. Apply at M. M. Niesen's store. The conservative buyers trade at Erickson's for the reason that they save money by so doing. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet with Miss Alice Waite on Thursday afternoon of next week, Oct. 23. The first public sale of full blood Duroc Jersey hogs to be held in McHenry county will be conducted by Wm. Bonslett on Oct 29. The nickel movie is a thing of the past over at Waukegan, where ten and twenty cents and war t«r m being charged for admission. Ground was broken the first of the week for ti^ erection of Chas. Unti's ice house, which is to occupy a site west of his ice cream factory. The Heimer building in Centerville is being' repainted. When the improvement has been made the block will present a very neat appearance. The new cement mad, which is flow under construction between the state line, one and one-half miles north of Hebron, to Lake Geneva,.: Wis ., is fast nearing completion. A very enjoyable time was had by a fine crowd of young people at the public dance given at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening. Goodwin's orchestra of Crystal Lake furnished the music. There wiH be a meeting of the Home Improvement association at the school auditorium on Wednesday afternoon, Oct 22. Mrs. Mary Dalbey will be present and address the meeting. All members are urged to be present Two Ford auto bus trucks are mm carrying McHenry employes to aad from work at the Terra Cotta factory. The first of the two to be placed into service is owned by Amos' Wolff, while the other is owned by B. J. Adams. A. A. Landwer moved Ilia., house hold effects to the county seat on Wednesday, where the family expects to make its future home. The house thus vacated on Main street will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. . Harvey Baron. The new heating system at the Empire theatre was used for the first time on Tuesday evening of this week. The house was just as comfortable as could be and the manager believes that the system will give the best of satisfection. There are more farm auction sales this fall than ever before and farmers are given plenty of opportunities - to supply themselves in the way oflive stock, hay, grain and farm machinery. Read the farm sale advertisements which appear in this week's issue. Owing to the illness of Mrs. Hauawiiyth, she and her husband have not appeared at the picture shows at the Empire during the past two or three show nights. Their splendid music was missed by movie fans, who have expressed the hope that they will soon resume their playing at McHenry's popular theatre. The village water tower will undergo a thoro cleansing next Thursday, Oct. 23, and water users are hereby notified to prepare themselves for the emergency. The work of the cleaning <will start at ten o'clock in the morning and the water will be off for the greater part of the day. There are still a few hunters (mostly kids) who have yet to realize tljat hunting and shooting on the mill pond is strictly prohibited. Tl»e Borden company will not tolerate the practice and those who have been guilty in the past should take heed and stop it at once lest they may be forced to "tell it to the judge." John P. Weber and his men started work this week on the laboratory for* the LaPlace-Bostwick corporation on Fox river near this village. The dredging gang is still busily engaged the; work of deepening the channel between the seawall and shore. It, will be some time before this work is completed. The shovel is being operated by steam. The West McHenry flour still has again assumed unusual activity. The4 grinding season is again at hand ami during the next several weeks the1 employes will be kept on the jump. This village is indeed fortunate in having one of the best mills in the„ state with a man at the head who understands his business from A to Z. McHenry's flour has come to be recognized as second to none on thei market today and our citizens have reason to feel proud of Mr. Spencer and his son, William, and their growing institution. •*y$j r"yj» "ih 1 ii n ,, MS m •> • id 4