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VOtAJMie XLV MoHBSNRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DBQSHBEE 25. 191» - 4§^,. !#• §3f NO. 28 WEEKLY EXOJUKiE ITERS waw Kj,. TAKBN FROM THE COLUMNS ^ 5 OF OUR EXCHANGES *t , ' Mto>H«fcwiM Assortment of, News (teas In Can^awd For* For Bony , People •'mM m i ' UV Jffe-f "- • - tW^ :fp '©-•C "THE VICTIM" On account of small patronage, the Grayslake moving picture show house has again cjosed up for the winter months. The new engine -recently purchased for the Woodstock city power house is being installed. It weighs 98,000 pounds. In spite of the fact that wood is being used for fuel, the Hunt, Helm, Ferris & Co. factory at Harvard is running full time. It is said that Fox bake has finally eosne to the realization that it is in the U. S. and subsequently has become bone dry. The State Bank of Woodstock is now a |100,000 institution, haying a capital stock of $50,000 and an equal L;.v », amount in the surplus fund. After being without such a ptace of amusement for several months, Richmond's moving picture show house reopened last Saturday evening. The Hokzema reed furniture factory at Zion City was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday of last week, entailing a loss of about $10,000. Nicholas Hansen, who resides near Grayslake, had part of one of his thumbs torn away while butchering a big porker one day last week, when the pig sank his teeth into Mr. Hansen's thumb. Louis Pastaki, caretaker at the Willis Inn at Fox Lake, may lose several of his fingers as the result of falling asleep in the snow on his way home one night recently. Both hands were badly frozen, v .Dundee's poor will be well pfovided for today (Christmas), when fifteen families will receive Christmas baskets. This was made possible thru the thoughtfulness and activity cf the Home Welfare club of that city. The Catholic ladies of St. Mary's church, Woodstock, last week presented their pastor, Rev. D. J. Conway, with a $300 purse, which represented the net receipts of a dinner they recently served at a banquet given by the Elks in that city. B. S. Goodwin of Crystal Lake, who has been a valued employe of the American Terra Cotta & Ceramic Co. for many years, has just been given a worthy promotion. He is to be given charge of a branch office which the company will open at once at Minneapolis, Minn. One hundred and sixty teachers in the Elgin public schools have petitioned the board of education of that city for an increase of salary to become effective the, first of the year. The raise asked for amounts to approximately $200 a year to each teacher or a grand total of $32,000. the J. & W. Land Co. is the name of a new organization, composed Mostly of Woodstock people, which has acquired large land interests in North Carolina, which the company proposes to develop. Drainage operations will be conducted and a large saw mill operated in the development of their newly acquired land. Horace Freeman, a prominent farmer residing near Greenwood, met a tragic death on Monday of last week when a froten branch of a tree he •had just felled snapped and struck him on top of the head, cutting a big gash and also breaking his neck. The deceased was forty-five years of ug* and leaves a wife and nine children. According to some of our exchanges sopie of the larger companies do not - intend to fill all of their ice houses over in Lake counfcr this season. The Morris company, which ownes four large houses in Lake county, plus on filling only two of than. The houses at Long Lake and Fox Lake, according to present plans, are not to be fitted. Fire, which had its origin i* the grocery department located in the rear end of the building, did $5,000 worth of damage to stock owned by the Gieseke store at Crystal Lake early last Thursday morning. The gnawing into a box of matches by mice or rats is believed to have started the blaze. As one of the preliminary steps towards the establishment of a sewer system in that city, Crystal Lake will re-name a number of her streets as well as establish names for those streets which have heretofore never been named. The change is necessitated on account of the consolidation of the two villages, which occurred a few years ago. The Wisconsin Milk company and MeCanna & Fraser Co. have recently disposed of all of their interests to the Nestle Food company of New York City and the business will be taken over by the latter company on January 1. Among the plants involved in the deal is the condensing plant at Grayslake, owned and opersWd far many years by the Wiseon- * Ml* Company. ' " \ A Wendeiful Motion Picture Chunk Coming December 30 Thru the efforts of the Catholic clergy of McHenry, the Catholic Art. association will present "The Victim," a wonderful nine-act drama, in moving pictures at the Empire theatre Ja this village on Tuesday evening of next week, Dec. 30. The clergy and laity have pronounced it to be a photo-play classic and every Catholic in McHenry and vicinity should see it, they declare. The story is founded upon facts. A verification of facts stranger than fiction. It is full of human interest and will hold you spell bound from beginning to end. It is not an ordinary picture. It is a wonderful photodrama replete with soul stirring action, which, together with perfect photography, superb acting and beautiful settings, represents fn every way the last word in the art of motion picture production. In order that everyone may be given an opportunity to see this til aster piece a matinee will be given at 2:30 in the afternoon, while the regular evening show will start at 8:00 o'clock. Admission for this special attraction, adults, 35c; children, 15c. IAZAAK RECEIPTS $1,244 WAS A BIG SUCCESS WAT IN Finish Work Here The gang, which since last Thursday morning had been engaged in filling the C. Unti ice house in this village, completed their work here on Sunday evening. While the house was not filled to the roof, the owner figures that it contains about 600,000 tons of the finest twelve inch ice that has been harvested off the mill pond here in recent years. This will be enough to supply his own as well as the needs of his customers, he figures, altho in another year the house will be filled to capacity. Mr. Unti has also declared that another season will see a different system in operation, when he plans to do away with all hauling by building a long slide, which will extend from the house to the ice field on the pond. In this manner he hopes to be able to fill the house in less than three days' time. Most of the gang employed by Mr. Unti are now at Johnsburg and Pistakee Bay, where the houses owned by Jos. Michels and Geo. J. Sayer are being tilled. The former house is located on the Michels property at Johnsburg, while the latter is on the former Jacob Justen farm near Pistakee Bay, •ow qwned by Geo. J. Sayer. Fred Smith, who supplies Pistakee Bay with ice. during the summer season, has rented the latter house. The supply of ice is being taken from Dutch creek, near Johnsburg. Formal Dance by K. of C. Invitations, together with tickets, have been mailed out to the members of the McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, for a formal dance to be held at their hall (Central opera house) on Tuesday evening, Jan. 6 As this is the first social event to be held in their new quarters, the committee in charge is bending every effort to make the occasion one of unusual pleasure for those who respond to the invitations extended them. The hall is in the very beet condition in which it has been seen in years and the floor is in excellent shape for dancing. The invitations as sent out invite the members of the council and their families, while the unmarried members are privileged to bring their lady friends. The council is looking forward to one of the most delightful social events ever undertaken in McHenry. Church Expects te Cttear AIM )UN As a Result ef Big Undertake*-. Mere Raffle# Next Sunday St. Mary's church bazaar, the first to be held by the parish in a number of years, came to a very successful conclusion at parish hall test Thursday night and as the tesult of the untiring efforts of the workers and the splendid patronage accorded the bazaar everything was sold. Wm. Smith, whd acted as treasurer for the big event,' has reported the total gross receipts and according to his figures $1244.5? was taken in, which is, to say the very least, a remarkable achievement. The pastor and his co-workers hope that the net balance Will be close to $1,100 after all bills will have been paid. This fund, we are told, will be used in balancing bills of the bell, confessionals, church furnishings and building fund bills. Winners during the bazaar as reported to The Plaindealer are as follows : Peter A. Fr#nd. No. 33, sack of flour? Eleanor Sutton, No. 13. a gold chain rosary; E. R. McGee, No. 1, art glass electric table lamp; Stephen May, Johnsburg, live goose; Miss Elizabeth Freund, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Freund, drew the winning key for the box containing $5.00 in gold; Miss Julia Weber won the pearl necklace in the young ladies' contest with a total of 3495 votes, the prize being donated by N. A. Huemann; Miss Lillian Stilling finished second in the contest with 1745 votes and received as her reward a beautiful ring. Albert Stilling was the successful coni if Notice! Owing lie the fact that Near Year's t--ie on our regular day. The Plainwill be issued one day earlier next week and we herewith give notice to our corrcs pendente and advertisers to get their copy to us no later than Monday evening of next week. Advertising copy for next week's issue must be in our hands no later than Monday evening. No advertising er changes will be accepted after f that time. Please fact in mind. BEAUTIFUL XMAS PAGEANT Presented at M. £, Church Last Sunday Evenii^ Oni ef the most beautiful at Well as elaborate Christmas programs ever enacted in McHenry was presented at the M. E. church last Sunday evening, at which tame 'The Nativity" was given. The church was filled to overflowing and the occasion easily proved the biggest undertaking ever attempted in any church in McHenry. In keeping with the occasion the church was tastefully decorated. A large Christmas tree with its ornaments, gifts and colored electric lights greeted those who slowly but surely filled the church to overflowing. The pageant, in which most of the youn^ people of the church as well as non-members took part, proved the best ever seen and great credit is due those who made this possible. The leading roles were very capably testant in the boys' contest and was handled and the work of the choir, the awarded the $18.00 suit of clothes ' soloists and the little folks was most donated by our progressive young merchants, McGee A Conway. The winner received a total of 1750 votes. Arthur Krause, who finished second with 735 votes, was presented with a game. Henry Heuser and Jos. Tonyan won quilts on Mrs. Theo. Schiessle's books. Mrs. John S. Freund won the cluny lace center piece made and donated by Mrs. Jos. N. Miller. The contests for the boat or Everett machine, statue and other articles on unfilled books will take place at the parish hall next Sunday afternoon at three o'clock and those interested are invited to be present. The spirit that prevailed among the workers as well as those whe came to enjoy the bazaar is to be commended and thru the untiring efforts of the women workers, under the leadership of Mrs. J. C. Bickler, and the men, under John Schrauth, the signal success was made possible. The splendid work done and the wonderful results obtained are truly gratifying to the pastor as well as the congregation at large, as it gives assurance that the entire congregation is once more working along on harmonious lines. All are proud of their beautiful edifice and everyone seems anxious to see its interior com pletion and the workers will not relent in their efforts until St. Mary's church edifice has been brought back in its £Qj4cety, including altars and organ. , A card of Thanks An expression of sincere thanks is due to all neighbors and friends, especially our merchants and the people of Johnsburg and Volo, who spent so liberally at the bazaar. 4 Many of them helped fill the booths VOTE FAVORS HEW SCIOQL DISTRICT AT LAST SATURDAY'S ELECTION 'if;. r - : f St. Clara Court Mvim- St. Clara court, W. C. O. F., of St. Mary's church, which during the past several years has conducted its meetings in Weber's hall on Water street, will hereafter hold its meetings at the K. of C. hall. Satisfactory arrangements have been completed by the two societies whereby St. Clara court is given the use of the K. of C. quarters on its regular meeting nights as well as for special occasions. The society held its regular meeting in the new quarters last Thursday evening, at which time it was definitely decided to make the change. Rev. Lonergan Here Today Rev. John M. Lonergan, who is well and favorably known to many of The Plaindealer readers, is a guest of Rev. Edw. Berthold at St. Mary's parsonage. The popular pastor, who has been a commissioned chaplain in the overseas service, and. of late employed by the educational bureau in New York City, expects again to take up his work in the Rockford diocese the first of the new year. He will preach the principal sermon at St. Mary's church here this (Christmas) morning. Special Attraction at Empire Miss Mae Kessler, celebrated cornetist, who has just returned to New York City from overseas service, where she has been entertaining the soldiers in the various Y. M. C. A headquarters, will appear at the Empire theatre in this village on Saturday and Sunday evenings, Dec. 27 and 28. Music lovers cannot afford to miss this opportunity of hearing Miss Stealer. • ' ' Iwith valuable and practical gifts, which were very much appreciated. The Committee. T» Start Shipping Friday According to present plans, the work of shipping ice from the Borden field will be started on Friday. While the work of filling the big houses here will not have been completed by that time, we are told, shipping and filling of the houses can be carried on at one and the same time to very good advantage. In former years much time has been lost by the gang during the switching of cars on the track, but this year, instead of waiting for the switch engine to perform its work, the men will engage themselves by sending ice into the houses. Again Werkiag Full Time McHenry workmen employed at the Terra Cotta factory inform us that the plant is once more running on full time schedule. Their first shipment of coal, two carloads, was received on Monday of this week and, according to rumor around the big plant, the coal will arrive on regular schedule hereafter, thus giving assurance of no further shut downs this winter. There is plenty of work at the plant, so the men declare, to keep the gang busy for many months to come. A . , " -- A Community Meeting A community meeting will tafca place at the- village hall at eight o'clock on Friday evening of this week for the purpose of nominating candidates for the election of a school board for the community high school district, No. 1S& "' " " ,r^ commendable. One of the especially beautiful features was the lone star which guided Joseph and Mary. This was made possible with the use of a search light, the soft rays of which moved slowly towards the crib, and when a point directly over the supposed child was reached a bright star appeared, making the scene all the more realistic, and could not help but touch the heart of everyone in the large assemblage. A number of little folks, dressed in white to represent the angels, carried their roles perfectly, completing a picture never before witnessed in this village. The readings, songs and chanting were in perfect harmony with these who carried ^the various roles, and we have been asked to extend public thanks to the pastor, Rev. S. .1 Harrison, under whose direction the pageant was made possible, to the members of the church and especially to the nonmembers, who thru their assistance helped greatly in making the Christmas exercises of 1919 long to be remembered by those in attendance. At the conclusion of the pageant Santa Claus appeared and distributed to each and every child a gift, while many of the older folks were also remembered, and thus came to an end one of the rarest and most beautiful Christmas exercises ever witnessed in this village. » j New Year Dance All arrangements have no# tfcen made for the holding of a New Year dance by the Just Us club at Staffers hall on Wednesday evening of next week, Dec. 31. Lieut. Jimmie's jazz orchestra of Chicago will furnish the music and this, with the novel features which are to be introduced at midnight, is sure to attract another record-smashing crowd. The Just Us girls have never been known to disappoint and lovers of dancing may rest assured that they will be royally entertained on this occasion. Dancing will start at 9:00 o'clock and continue until 1:00 a. m. Dance tickets, including war tax, $1.25; spectators, 25 cents. A hearty invitation is extended to everybody. Meat Markets Closed Sunday Thru an agreement of the three meat market proprietors of the village, the markets will be closed on Sundays during the balance of the season. The agreement became effective last Sunday. We are also informed that the stores of the village will also go onto the same schedule. A number of the places were closed last Sunday and will continue to cloee on the Sabbath during the winter months. ., Must Make Inventory McHenry cigar manufacturers, in common with cigar manufacturers all over the country, are asked to make an inventory of all of their stock and file same with the revenue collector on or before January 1. This will mean considerable work for those effected by the ruling and those so desiring may ask the assistance of deputy collectors in making out their returns Arrived In West Henry Weber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Weber, arrived at San Francisco on Monday of this week, following more than a year's service with the A. E. F. in Siberia. A wire telling of his safe arrival in the West was Me Tuesday DYNAMITE CAP EXPLODES Is Discharged In Pocket of lee Work- _ man Last Thursday Carried With a Majority ef 12S Votes--New School Beard to Be Elected Next That the proposition for creating a community high school district here stirred^up unusual interest among the voters of the proposed district was seen here last Saturday, when 502 votes were cast at a special election held for the purpose at the village halL Of the total vote cast 312 voters expressed themselves as favorable to such a district, while 187 voted against same, the proposition carrying the day with many votes to spare. Three votes were cast out. As is always the case when something out of the ordinary comes up for the voters to decide, there appeared to be some who foiled to understand the proposition thoroly and therefore voted against same, while others voted no for the simple reason that they felt this was not the opportune time to make a change in our school system. However, a large percentage of the voters of the proposed district feel that our boys and girls are entitled to the same advantages that are now and will be enjoyed by the boys and girls'of other communities similarly situated and The Plaindealer believes that these people are absolutely right on this matter. Our young folks are coming to realize more and more the value of an education and it has come to a point today where these boys and girls are demanding same, and wouldn't it have been a disgrace to our community if the vote of last Saturday would have been against givingour children the opportunities along the lines of education that are now being enjoyed by their brothers and sisters of other communities? Thus once more the people of the community have, by their voice at the polls, expressed their true American spirit by creating a community high school district, which eventually will pave the way to the very best educational opportunities now enjoyed by any of the country communities of the state and nation. The Plaindealer congratulates the good people of this community for their progressive spirit so beautifully exemplified last Saturday and from all indications the village of McHenry and the surrounding community has started a march forward that is not to be halted. We have finally come to the realisation that we are entitled to at least some of the better things in life and by our action we have demonstrated to the outside world that we are not to be (tented these things any longer. ' The next step to be taken wRl be the election of a new school board for the newly created district and this, according to our information, will follow within the course of the next two or three weeks. Already petitions bearing the names of men who have consented to become candidates for membership on the new board are being circulated and unless we are badly mistaken another lively time will be experienced when' this election takes place. The other questions as whether or not to build a new community high school, its location and cost will also be decided at a future election, but just now the interest of the voters of the district hinges on the election of a new board and when that has been decided the other questions will come up for disposition. Who Is G«iltyT~ On Monday morning of this week M. L. Worts left at this office an advertisement for a lost beegle hound, which had been missing for several days. Shortly after , dinner he called up and informed us not to run the advertisement as the cuune returned home. From all appearances Jkhe dog had been stolen and chained up, as a 8nap was still attached to his collar. Mr. Worts informed us that this wasn't the first time that he had lost a valuable dog by theft and from the manner in which he expressed himself the person guilty of the last offense will be out-of-luek if Mr. Worts learns who he is. * Bttertain Variety Club Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson acted as host and hostess to the members of the Variety club at their home on Main street last Thursday evening. Five hundred was played and prizes awarded as follows: Firsts, Mrs. W. J. Donavin and P. M. Justen; consolations, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Stilling. Dainty refreshments marked the closing of a very enjoyable evening.> M41I Receives Coal Patrons of the West McHenry flour mill will be pleased to learn of the arrival of a supply of coal at that institution* and the mill has once more ••turned to its regular schedule of operation. The proprietor is naturally looking for a big rush in business and is preparing to take care of it as it comes in. Warm wearing afpue) tor these Inter days atfa A Miaab'ft " ~ * " ' t • sf* Peter Brits, a termer residing west of this village, was the victim of a most unusual accident here last Thursday, noon, when a dynamite cap he had been carrying In his pocket accidentally exploded. Mr. •'"Britz was employed with the ice gang that was filling the C. Unti house in this village. He found the cap at his home and in order that his children would net get hold of same he carelessly placed the cap In his pocket along with a pocket knife and some nails. Mr. Britz had undoubtedly forgotten all about the cap and while at w&k on the ice a sudden jar is thought to have driven the knife Against the cap with sufficient force to cause an explosion. Fellow workmen who heard the report and saw Mr. Britz fall rushed to his assistance and soon had him in the office of Dr. D. G. Wells, where it was found that a large hole had been torn into his fright thigh and leg. He was given immediate attention and later on taken to the home of Math. Bauer, where he has been ever since, and where he will remain until the danger stage has passed. Every precaution against lockjaw and other dangers were immediately taken and, according to the latest reports from the bedside of the victim, his chances for recovery are of the very best. ' " -y Tendered Surprife* •; The members of the local chapter of Eastern Star, the teachers of the McHenry public school and a few invited friends tendered Mrs. R. T. Wray a very pleasant surprise at the Masonie hall here on Wednesday evening of last week. On the presumption that a few of the members of the Star were to meet on that evening these ladies invited Mrs. Wray to the hall and on her arrival found the place very comfortably filled with her guests of the evening. Every detail for the evening's pleasures had been carefuly looked after and so there was nothing to do for those gathered but to set out and enjoy themselves, which they proceeded to do with a dance for which music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hauswirth. At a late hour very tasty refreshments were served by the O. E. S. ladies. The guests of honor was presented with a very .beautiful gift as a token of the esteem in which she is held by those who were present on this happy occasion. Mrs. Wray and daughter, Rita Dhu, left Tuesday morning for Estherville, la,, whore they will join Mr. Wray. Foresters In New Quarters St. Mary's Catholic Order of Foresters, which society for many years has raited the Mathias Weber building on Water street as their meeting hall, has moved into the hall in the telephone exchange building in Centerville, only recently vacated by the Knights of Columbus. Arrangements for the renting of the new quarters were completed a short time ago and the move was made last Saturday. Its central location, according to .members of the court, is sure to stimulate the attendance at future meetings as well as provide a club room for its membership, something that has been advocated for some time past. Members who have been instrumental in the renting of the new quarters are highly elated over their success in obtaining same and already good use is being made of (the new C. 0. F. headquarters. Break Causes Lay Off The breaking of the take-up boxes, located at the foot of the big slide at Borden's ice houses, caused a shutdown there last Saturday morning. Supt. J. E. Pufahl made a hurried trip to Chicago that afternoon and returned the same evening with the repairs, which were made that same night, and everything was in shape for work the following morning. This is the first accident of the kind experienced by the Borden company since locating their plant and ice house in this village. Entertains Social Wheel A very pleasant meeting of the Social Wheel took place at the home of Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin on Elgin road last Thursday afternoon, at which time a few hours were passed at bunco. The afternoon's honors went to Mrs. Andrew Eddy. The meeting was very well attended and as a consequence the occasion proved in unusually happy one. Delicious refreshments were served. Make Record Rami Two record runs were made by the gang of icemen employed on the Borden field since the beginning of the ice harvesting season. The first big run was made last Friday, while the second was accomplished Sunday. Fourteen thousand four hundred c&kes or 11,000 tons were handled on each of the two days. Get "The Woman's Magazine" and one copy of the "New Idea Quarterly" one year for 69c or two years for HENS OF L0C1L BTEKST AS PICKED UP BY PLABVDEALEIt RBPQRTERS DURING WKEK. What People An Doing la Thte Tillage end the Immediate Ykfetty-- Other Short Paragraph* Shoes and hosiery at Erkksoa'k. Good potatoes. Try than. X. M. Niesen. Phone 40. New Year's dance given by the Just Us club at StoffeFs hall next Wednesday evening, Dec. 31. Miss Elizabeth Neiss is attMtag.:- at the McHenry pcstofBce during ftur holiday rush of business. "The Victim" at the Empire thentr# next Tuesday, Dec 30. Bont mis* seeing it. Matinee and night. The Plaindealer wishes the bers of its family of readers, frfsnjfs and all others a Merry Christinas. . Lieut Jimmie's jazz orchestra, at Stoffel's hall next Wednesday evetyping, Dec. 31. Hear it, dance to it. Only one more week to leap year. Doesn't come but once in four years, but quite likely the girls of McHenry and vicinity will make the best of th%" opportunity. i For the accommodation of its patrons the Hoy Banking company is now open for business from 7:00 to 8:00 o'clock on Saturday nights. Pat- * rons of the institution will, no doubt, appreciate this accommodation. St Mary's parochial school closed - for the holiday vacation on Monday of this week. The dosing was marked with a fitting gathering of the students and their parents at the' parish hall in the lissnminrt of titty church. A few of the Terra Cotta assisted the icemen engaged' in lllteff' the C. Unti ice house in tfcfc village on Sunday. The addition of these tAf men made it possible to complete thi»<' work of filling the spacious house otk that day. ^ Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Brown havfc -i, closed their home west at thf railroaA tracks on the West Side and ^avegona ' to Woodstock, where they will spend the winter with their son, EfcrL Nf. ^ Brown has also secured emfdoymoadt ' "; in one of the factories in that city. Saturday was one of the days the village has witnessed sta#'! * last summer. Christmas buying aflittthe school election were i nripnnriWp for bringing the big crowd to tow^- ; t and as a result our business houses .1 > reported large sales for the day. ^ - : Peter J. Heimer, who is to an up-to-date meat market and gro^ y, eery in the Anton Eageln building e|i" > Water street, which he recently pw- V chased, is still awaiting his fixUlies and for this reason he may not fE started as early as he had srpwitad Never before in the history otf.the village had our merchants put «j|G^ a big stock of Christmas treee m4 . judging from the meaner in whkjk they disappeared, it is evident that many homes of the village and try are adorned with (Christmas) morning. In spite of the odd weather of excavating down the river has gOM on uninterruptedly and, according te Mr. LaPlace, who is ovMSettag ths job, the work will be continued as long as the weather will permit It te the hope of the owners of the property to have the entire job completed be> fore the opening of spring- All of the business houaM. «§#• cially the stores, were open eft day evening of this week. Ladl Thursday evening, possibly cm. a«^ count of a misunderstanding, MM of the stores were open, while the aAfcHft were closed. No doubt, the old ssmr torn of closing at six o'clods on day and Thursday eveungs wM prevail henceforth. *. ;'-'M Frank Zuelsdorf, who ie ..y in one of the large factories at Kill- " U osha, Wis., is laid up at his home 8i this village suffering from Moot poisoning in one of the fingers of hie right hand, the result of a piece «C steel entering that member while his work bench one day last The injury is now mending and he hopes to be able to return work shortly. AH of our young people who ems attending schools and colleges te other cities are spending their annual Yuletide vacations at their various homes here. McHenry (kit. winter has the largest repreeentatkpn in various schools and colleges th4p at any time in the history Of the vifl lage. Another sure sign tfeat the voung people, of this community are "f realizing more and more the of an education. That the wheat growers and rons of the West McHenry "floor wished to avoid the busy season at the mill is seen by the that many of them had big of wheat ground up in to flour in the season. By so doing they sat only saved themselves the disappeteftment occasioned by the dosing of tlte mill on account of the coal strike, Ink also did away with the long waita that were so characteristic at this former years. According to proprietor, the late summer fall grinding ie sure to general next and the t, V