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, , P--HMH. . r«r "'rrv ** %e- •** *• -**• #*<•'.V- *-.<•*# r "J ;* vv* •* jsr^; . - ' >"T , ».#'i S^Vai S-. '.•3i-'w/(^&;jf"i' -!T^ j '•». J%A( V> VvV ri'?f K. •*":* >.;" 'v * +*•* _ _ _ '!?& • -•>' •' • - *" :S'£^r ,55 :/, • *:.-?*' - ^ •• -.^ v.7, v. \y •' / iftin llliiiiill'l'1 * 'n , VOL.UMK XLV MoHSNRT. ILXjINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 5. 1920 NO. 34 WEQGLY EXCMHCE ITEMS TOWN CAUCUS TAX BOOKS SOON READY TO ORGANIZE FIRE MOT INSURANCE COVERS LOSS AB TAKEN FROM THE COLUMN8 OF OUIt EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment of News ^ Items In Condensed Form For Busy «•;.; -- . rf '.-tf-ar "war. ;\V- • People v ^r" | , Two tons of peanut batter is now being produced daily at the plant of p? McNeil & Higgins at Carpentersville r Crystal Lake people are guessing i*' that the census figures, when com-' pleted, will show the population of that city to be 2,500. The physicians of Woodstock last , week reported the prevalence of '^twenty-four cases of .scarlet fewest 1; and eight cases of influenza in that ?l? city. Improvements to the extent of "•ip $250,000 are to be made on the build ings and grounds occupied by the '£ Elgin state hospital the coming sum- 4: mer. (' The old town hall at Carpentersville - is being converted into quarters for / a shoe factory, which will open up a f . branch in that village in the near future. 4^ • I* The offices of Lumley & Allen, 44 Woodstock attorneys, have been '4 greatly improved' and enlarged of v late. The offices now take hp a suite of five rooms. W. E. Wire of Hebron, chairman of the Republican county central committee, will be a delegate from this 4* congressional district to the Republican national convention. Pupils of a district school nefcr Elgin assisted their teacher in ex- ^ tinguishing a blase which started J„^}[ from an overheated furnace in the school one day last week. Vf * T&fi " 1% '":S\ Richmond now has two veterinarians, Dr. J. J. Ash of Chicago being the latest addition to that village's '* "4: business men. His office for the 4-- present is located at the Columbia . hotel. M. W. Merry, who during the past , thirty-four years has conducted a t drug store at Hebron, has sold his business to Clarence Brown of Rock- ' ford and will new take a well deserved rest. ttsj. Miss Lucinda Bridgland, principal of the Barrington schools, has asked the board of education of that place to release her so that she will be free to accept a position offered her in the high school at Rockford. Fred L. Hatch of Spring Grove bears the distinction of being one of the first farmers in Illinois to grow alfalfa. He first started to grow alfalfa forty years ago and has kept it up continuously ever since. For the accommodation of local physicians and families where there is sickness, Paul H. Pohlman, a Barrington druggist, has installed a call bell in his apartment, thus giving that village day and night drug service. J. S. Loeee, the Hebron garage man and inventor, is selling large numbers of his inventions, "Protect- O-Motors and Cut-Outs," and is keeping a large force of men busy making the auto accessories and filling orders. S. M. Butts of Harvard, who during the past forty-two years has been a faithful employe at the Marshall Bros, hardware store in that city, has given up his position and retired. He is seventy-seven years of age. The American Ironing Machine company factory at Algonquin is enticing a number of former residents to return to that village and accept em ployment in the local factory, which <has shown va wonderful growth dur ing the past year. * Reports from Fox Lake are to the effect that the work on the new bridge across Nippersink creek will be 'resumed just as soon as weather will permit 'And thus it looks as if the long dreamed for new road would become a reality this summer. The city council of Crystal Lake has voted to have its water mains extended along many of its streets not now supplied. The extension, so Crystal Lake people say, is merely a forerunner to the institution of a system in that city.' s of the New Era Telephone company, which serves Hebron, Richmond, Wilmot and the territory tributary, shows an increase of $1,211.48 dwrfog the past six months over that of the preceding half year. The company now has a total of 1,060 subscribers and Die total assdts are $13,083.24. Public spirited citizens of WaucomU have pooled together and were successful in raising the sum of $14)00 for the rental, for one month, of aa engine for their railroad to carry then along until the ol4 onerf have been repaired. The company may decide, however, to purchase the motor. month's pay roll at the Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock was the largest in the history of the institution. It totalled $134,000. The pay roll at the Woodstock typewriter factory during the same period was iwnathing over $55,000, while the milk factory and dairymen's checks • inn nnn f.. /SV '^Vt' ' ~k " ' 7^ i-r^: LMv Altho It may be just a triHe to mention spring elections and tics, the voters, no doubt, iyill be in« teres ted in knowing that seven offices become vacant this year. Most important of these are commissioner of highways and town clerk. The other offices to be filled are assessor, two justices of the peace and two constables. John Boyle is completing his first term under the one commissioner plan and, while we have not heard any complaints regarding the services rendered by Mr. Boyle, there are still a number of people who like the three commissioner plan the best. However, we cannot change our state laws -and for that reason we must be satisfied with one commissioner. Mr. Boyle, so far as we are .able to learn, has made a very good official and has discharged his duties to the very best of his ability. Whether or not he will be a candidate for re-' nomination and re-election we We not learned. Charles W. Harmsen, whose term as town clerk also expWes, ' has served the township in this capacity for a number of terms and it is our firm belief that if he cares to be returned to the office all he has to do is say so. He is competent and painstaking in the performance of the duties connected with the office. John W. Kimball as assessor is also one of the men whose terms expire. He, like the previous mentioned gentlemen, has served the public -well as assessor during the past few tftrms. The offices of justice of the peace and constable, qjrtiich have always been more or less positions of honor, have been well cared for during the past term and we have never heard anyone finding fault with Wm. J. Welch as a marrying justice. As previously stated, it is just a trifle early to give our readers anything definite as to who the candidates will be for these various offices , but we feel reasonably sure that office seekers will make their desires known to the public within the course of the next week or two. The election this year will be held on April 5 and as candidates must be nominated at least fifteen days previous to the election it looks as if the date for the holding of the annual town caucus will be set for March 20. TAK ES CHICAGO BRIDE William Doherty Married In Chicago Wednesday Morning A wedding in which many of oar young as well as older folks will be interested in was solemnized at1 St. Catherine's church, Oak Park, at 10:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week, at which time the pastor, Rev. Bowen, united in marriage Miss Matilda, Robinson of Chicago and William Doherty, Who resides south of this village. The couple were attended l»y Miss Nellie Doherty and James E. Doherty, cousin and brother of the groom, both of whom reside south of this village. The bride was attired in a gown of white satin. She wore a veil and carried a bouquet of white bridal roses. The bridesmaid wore white georgette and carried pink roses. The bride, altho a life long resident of Chicago, has made frequent visits to this community and in that manner has won the admiration of many of our people. She is a most pleasant young woman, whose happy disposition makes friends at sight. The groom is the youngest son of Wm. Doherty, who resides south of town. He has always resided in this community and to a host of acquaintances and friends he is known as an honest, upright young man, who commands the respect and esteem of everyone. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Kirs. Doherty will take up housekeeping on the farm owned by the groom's father and where they will be pleased to receive their friends. Congratulations. Will Install New light Thru the efforts of Mayor John 0. Olson another 250 candle power light will be added to the Main street system in the very near future. The additional light will be strung across- Main street just north of the depot and the railroad company has agreed to pay for the electricity consumed. This will brighten up a very dangerous place and we are certain that the traveling public fully appreciates Mr. Olson's efforts in this direction. Public Card Party The McHenry council, Knights of Columbus, will sponsor a public card party to be held at their hall on Thursday evening of next week, Feb. 12. The event promises to be a very enjoyable one and the Knights are preparing to entertain a large crowd. Remember, t£is is a public affair and you are invited to participate. Admission, 35 cents. The usual good FOR COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PURPOSES Preaent nana Are to Do Away With Gym and Malm Room Far Two Additional Class According to the very latest of the new board of education of the newly organised community high school district it looks as if the present school building, with *some alterations, will have to answer the purpose of a community high school for the coming year at least. At a joint meeting of the two boards held at the village hall last Thursday afternoon, this point was practically decided. At the meeting committee of two members taken from each of the two boards was appointed to go over the present high school equipment with a view of turning same over to the new community board. . On June 15 of this year the present high school goes out of existence and the new community high school takes its place. It seemed to be the consensus of opinion at the meeting last Thursday that there was but one thing to do under present conditions and that was to arrange for the rental of space in the present school building for the carrying on of community high school work for the coming year at least It was suggested ami practically decided, we are told, to do away with the school gymnasium and utilize the space for two more class rooms, which could be constructed to very good advantage. While the taking away of the "gym" would be anything but good news to the young people, it seems the only way out of it at this time and later on, no doubt, a new community high school will be built and when such is built we are sure that the people of the community will vote to give us a building which will in every way suit • the present day needs, including a spacious gymnasium and assembly hall. Just how much room will be needed for high school work next year has not as yet been ascertained, but it is already an established fact that there will be a large increase in high school attendance with the be ginning of another school year and therefore arrangements must be made to take care of these pupils and at the same time give them the very best at our command under existing circumstances. We have every confidence in our newly elected community high school board as well as that of the present school board and we feel certain that between the two they will work out the situation in a manner that will be a distinct credit to the community as well as themselves. Of course your co-operation is needed and surely should be forthcoming. iBGION ELECTED OFFICERS \ ~ And Also Take In Nine New Members at Tuesday's Meeting Valuation ~ Rutfca^ X': Highest "'y~ 1 ^ •». T* County Clerk Guy E. Still and his Efficient assistants over at tike county seat are just as busy as they can be at this time. Tim .cause for the usual activity in the office of Mr. Still is the work of getting the tax books for the various townships in shape for the work of collecting the annual taxes. The job of preparing the tax books is anything but an easy task and it is with a sigh of relief that the work is completed each year. From all reports the books will soon be ready and the collections will again b« made thru the various banks of the county. It will be remembered that last year's taxes were collected thru the West McHenry State bank and whether or not this year's books will be handled tit the same institution remains to be seen. So far as The Plaindealer is able to learn the county treasurer has not as yet announced where the McHenry taxes will be payable this year. As is naturally expected, the taxes will be considerably higher in both the village as well as the rural district of McHenry township this year. The assessed valuation of property in McHenry county for 1919 totaled $24,492,700 against $15,888,501 for 1918. The property valuation in the township of Chemung "was $2,495,- 928, for Dunham $944,935, for Alden $978,238, for Hartland $935,106 and for Hebron $1,399,394. The following table shows the comparison of assessed valuation in each hig.Jor the years 1918-1919: Town Riley Mart Dunham . Chemung Alden ... Hartland Seneca .. Coral ... Grafton . Dorr .... Greeiiwooc Hebron .. Richmond Burton . . McHenry Nunda .. Algonquin ANOTHER MASQUERADE DANCE The newly organized McHenry Post, No. 491, of the American Legion held a very important meeting at the village hall here on Tuesday evening of this week, at which time officers were elected and other matters came up for discussion. The officers as elected at Tuesday evening's meeting are as follows: Atty. A. H. Pouse, commander; E. R. McGee, vice commander; Chas. J. Reihansperger, adjutant, Gerald Carey, finance officer; Leo Stilling, chaplain; Earl Whiting, sergeant at arms. The McHenry post is rapidly rounding into one of the best in this section. There are now forty-two members, nine new ones having been taken in at the last meeting, and from all reports more will be joining the post right along. Among other matters that came up for discussion st the meeting was suitable quarters e which would be sufficiently large to conduct their meetings as well as a recreation cento* and from all indications it looks as if McHenry post will soon be suitably quartered and the members can then look forward to times. mm* tlA^AQn Teachers Get Increase At a meeting of the board of education of district No. 15, held last Thursday evening, it was voted to grant all of the teachers of the McHenry public school, both high school and grade, a wage increase of 33 1-3 per cent. The demand for an increase was made to the beard before the first of the year, but definite action was deferred until last Thursday night. The increase, we are told, dates back to the first of the year. j*/. , . Parent-Teafhers li AJiery fine meeting of the Parent- Teachers' association was held at the school auditorium last evening. The meeting, considering the condition of the roads, was very well attended and much enjoyed. One of the especially pleasing features was a quite lengthy program as rendsntd by the pupils ^rf tfra jfhpol - v«i|5pV.- Assessed Assessed value 1918 value 1919 551,147 $ 879,810 • * • • 1,197358 1,770,530 637,862 944,935 1,600,131 2,495,928 604,099 978,238 ••vV~--*.••-•«•--•••* •' 569,027 935,106 583,103 868,503 • r 794,886 1,200,853 .sm. 901,861 1,389,935 2,068,670 3,142,119 '"0 627,019 982.946 - * V' * 887,301 1,399,394 M • • » 762,715 1,184,988 247,143 369,291 •<Pr 1,359,482 2,086304 ... •;, 1,179,596 1,825,467 1,317,751 2,037,853 This One to Be Given By West Side R. N. A. Camp Mclfenry's second masquerade dance of the season , will take place at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening of next week, Feb. 14. The event will be held under the auspices of Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A., and a fine time is in store for those who attend. Hauswifth's four piece orchestra will furnish the music. The lists of prises to be awarded are as follow: Ladies' Lift •- Best group of five, $5.00, donated by the Hoy Banking company. Best vamp, silk hose, donated by L. A. Erickson. Best gypsy, picture, donated by N. J. Jus ten A Son. Best witch, perfume, donated by W. F. Vogt. Best valentine, silver vanity case, donated by N. A. Huemann. Best Japanese, three pound jar of candy, donated by Martin B. Schmitt. Best Martha Washington, $1.00 in trade, donated by Roy Hankermeyer. Best Dutch couple, sack of flour, donated by Wm. Spencer. a Best dressed lsdy, $2.00 in cash,* donated by F. A. Cooley. Best colored couple, ham, donated by Jos. Michels. Gentlemen's List Best group of five, $5.00, donated by the West McHenry State bank. Best Irish couple, sack of flour, donated by the Wilbur Lumber company. Best Hebrew, carton of cigarettes, donated by Joe Brown. Best Chinaman, one year's subscription to the McHenry Plaindealer. Most comic valentine, flash light, donated by Overton & Cowen. Best dude, Gem safety razor outfit, donated by Donavin &'Reihansperger. Best George Washington, $1.00 in trade, donated by John Stoffel. Best policeman, tie, donated by M. J. Walsh. Best Mexican, carton of cigarettes, donated by M. B. Latires. ' Best farmer, $1.50 in trade, donated by M. A. Thelen. Best waiter, silk muffler, donated by Jos. W. Freund. Dancing will begin , at 8:90 and grand march at 10:00. Dance tickets, including war tax and souvenirs, $1.00; all ladies, accompanied or unaccompanied, 25 cents; j^ent specta tors, 50 cents. All are mvi^d. Entertained Friends Miss Blanche Pryor entertained a company of friends at the Park hotel last Sunday evening. Music and games furnished a delightful time for all, after which refreshments .1 •J - * y . • • ' - ' «4 - •*-- - ; : PUBLIC MEETING AT VILLACrB HALL MONDAY EVENING Board Decides That line Has Come When Village Cannot Afford to Be Without Organized Department Since last Wednesday's fire Mc- Henry's need of aa organized fire department has once more become one of the chief topics of conversation in this village and by action of our village board, taken at a regular meeting of this body on Monday evening of this week, it begins to look as if McHenry is really to be given an organised fire department. The need of such a department in McHenry has been felt for many years past and altho several efforts were made for the establishment of such no head was ever reached and each attempt to do something along this line fell dead shortly after its birth. However, if the action of tile village board may be used as a criterion The Paindealer now feels reasonably sure that something will come of the proposition this time. A meeting to organise such a department in McHenry has been called by the president and board of aldermen to be held at the village hall next Monday evening, Feb. 9, at which time it is hoped that everyone interested will be on hand and lend their moral support toward the cause. There are many towns much smaller than McHenry that have fire departments of years standing and why McHenry has lagged in this respect is beyond our conception. An organised fire department will not only mean a better fire fighting equipment and give property owners the protection to which they are entitled, but will also assist in bringing down the high rate of fire insurance now being paid in this village. Every property owner and business man of the village should be interested in the organization of a fire department and it is hoped that everyofte who can possibly arrange to do so will be on hand at the meeting next Monday night JijlFLUENZA EPIDEMIC Estimate Places Namber of Cases, in McHenry County at 2500 Influenza has assumed epidemic proportions in northern Illinois and in McHenry county a very conservative estimate places the number of eases at twenty-five hundred. In some localities, notable at Harvard, the disease is of virulent nature and the complications of influenza, especially pnuemonia, have claimed many victims, t The U. S. public health service, thru the director of public health of Illinois, has taken matters in hand and asks the co-operation of the public to assist in stamping out tjhe epidemic. The following fules are laid down for observance by the public: Avoid contact with persons having "colds." Keep oat of crowds--especially indoors. If you have a "cold" do not infect other people--keep away from them. Rest in bed is the best assurance against complications. f /•. Remember ; . That influenza is a high)? contagions disease. That the infection is spread by coughing, sneezing and spitting. That deaths are caused only by the complications. That complications can usually be avoided by proper care. That fresh air never harms any one. E. Windmueller, M. D., Asst., U. S. Public Health Service. Engages In Electrical Work Harry R. Levine, who for some time past has been in the employ of H. E. Buch, the local plumber and electrical contractor, has quit his position and now has started out for himself in thl electrical business. Mr. Levine, we sre told, has had considerable experience in this line of work and is in a position to give the public first-class service. He informs us that he is now able to take care of all electrical wiring and can also supply figures and all other electrical devices on the market today- Read his advertufement which appears elsewhere in this week's issue of The Plaindealer. Five Hundred Card Ctab Miss Clara Schiessle entertained the members of the West Side Five Hundred Card club at her home on Main street last Sunday evening. Cards furnished amusement for all, the honors going to Mesdames Henry Antholz and Elizabeth Lauras. The usual refreshments were served at the cloee of the games. Everyone enjoyed the event immensely. Wedding Dance A wedding dance, to which a cordial invitation is extended to everyone, will take place at Smith's hall, Johnsburg, on Wednesday evening of next week, Feb. 11. Miss Smith's orchestr » .wjlj, furnish the music. Tickets. ar tax. $1.00•;* ladies, 10c. %*• *r • jiw'?: St.; Mary's Rectory Wss Insured FW $%«00 la Hartford The loss to St. Mary's rectory and its contents is fully covered by insurance and thus there is no cause for worry on the part of the parishioners. Such was the statement by the pastor, Rev. Edward Berthold, to a Plaindealer reporter the first of the week. About $2,000 worth of insurance was carried on the house and an adjuster for the Hartford company, with which company the insurance was carried, was willing to allow for almost the entire amount and, white a settlement has not as yet been effected between the company and St. Mary's parish, it looks at this time as if this will be forthcoming at an early date. Figures have already been obtained from H. J. Schaffer, local contractor and builder, to replace the home, with possibly a few changes. Stephen H. Freund, who did such excellent work for the parish during the construction of the church, has again been asked to go over these figures with the local contractor, after which, it is believed, some decision will be reached as to what the parish will do in regard to the rebuilding of the rectory. The damage to the household effects was very light. Rev. Berthold, pastor of the church, was away from home on the day of the fire, but on interviewing him a Plaindealer reporter was led to believe that the fire started from the chimney. Several times in the past, we are told, the chimney at the rectory caught fire, but he was always on hand and with the use of salt was able to master the situation without assistance. Since the fire the pastor has been maintaining an office in the sisters' house, where a telephone has been installed and everything el arranged for the carrying on of business connected with St. Mary's parish. His office hours at the sister house are from 9:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m. In the evening he may be found at the home of M. L. Worts, where he has taken up temporary quarters. Now that it becomes known that the loss is practically coverod by insurance the members of the parish feel better and will, no doubt, support the plan of reconstructing the house at as early a date as possible. ^||ILK PRODUCERS MET Mcttcary Local Re-elected Sams •cers Last Saturday At a meeting of the McHenry local of the Milk Producers' association held at Woodjpan hall last Saturday afternoon WalteV J. Walsh and Chas. L. Page were re-elected to the offices which they have held during the past year, viz., president and secretary. W. J. Kittle of North Crystal Lake, who has come to be known as one of the most active men in the failk producing industry, was present and gave those assembled a talk that came straight from the shoulder. He pointed out the conditions that confront every dairyman of today and told what should and must be done by the various associations in order that the milk producers might get what rightfully belong to them. Bis address was warmly applauded. E. A. Camcross, assistant county soil advisor, was also over from Woodstock and gave a short talk on shipping organizations. Whiie this is a new subject to the farmers in this locality, and while the assemblage of last Saturday were seemingly only lukewarm on the proposition, we are informed that the shippers in this community are now beginning to see the advantage of such an organization and it is not at all unlikely that an organisation of the kind will be launched here some time iti the future. However, the time is not ripe for such an undertaking just now and it is the intention of those interested in the plan, not to rush the proposition, but rather to give the farmers plenty of time to study the new system and thus acquaint themselves with its workings and the benefits to be derived- All in all, the meeting of last Saturday was a profitable one for those who attended. Proves Good Cueaaer Mrs. Jos. Schneider was the winner in the guessing contest conducted at the Wm. Pries market during the special sale held there recently. The contest was to guess the number of cans contained in a large stack of peas which had been arranged in pyramid style. The winner's guess was 344, or within two of the actual number. Guesses ranged all the way from 100 to 2,000. She was presented with one dozen cans of the <a n Services at M. E. Church "Requisites of Life" will bo the subject at the services at the M. E. church next Sunday morning. Sunday school st the usual hoar. AU are invited. SL J. Harrison, Pastor. ITDiS OF LOCIL BTOEST AS FfCKBD UP BY PLAINDVAUDK * REPORTERS DURING What People Are Deing la This vdijt lage and the Immediate Other Short Paragraph* Plaindealer ads bring1 results* >•<.' February 14th is Valentine day. ~J§ ' splendid line at J. J. Miller's. Skiing has become a p^»p»i«r di» version among McHenry's younge^ population. The February price *of milk if 'I $3.35 per hundred pounds, or twenty* 3 five per cent below the Jansucf" ' price;. • r £ •' John Bonslett, recently employed ^ in Chicago, is one of the latest acquis* * 'X * itions to the employes at the Hunter v ff actory Iheiarme . • Wilma Ardelle is the name of •jiit. < i; j'n ['4: e or a., ( bright young daughter who arrivei|. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. , Voeltz on Monday of this week. The old ground hog surely saw hi* > wj! shadow on Monday and, if predict- ' i£ tions come true, we may now expect six more weeks of winter. Jake Franzen has returned to Mc» J' v Henry and is again employed in th|. '! barber shop of his brother, John, it the Brefeld block on the West Sid a. f/-;;; Miss Josephine Worts, daughter,r * of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Worts, haai ' gone to Chicago, where she has se** 4 „ cured a fine position with Ratie?1 ^ Bros. '>3% Miss Alita Belle Colby, who onder*^ ^ went an operation for appmdicltSI !!: at St. Anthony's hospital in recently, was able to leimu to home here last Friday. The roads in many places are still , impassable and no effort thus far hat been made to break them. Another, good thaw would assist greatly i#i^ I Z. once more opening these highways. The thaw of Monday took away , ^ considerable snow and all were hop* ' ; ing that same would continue a fe# j days longer and thus assist in placing,v ^ the roads in a passable conditio^ , v once more. " ' The Frank H. Herbes home on EUgitl V road has just been sold to Job Vasep of Crystal Lake, who will soon move his family to this village. We arit < t:» told that he has secured employment ^ with F. A. Cooley. Daniel A. is the name of a eight month old baby boy Which has t •* been taken into the home of Mr. Mrs. Peter M. J us ten. No doubt rangements will later be for the young man's adoption Owing to a misunderstanding in dates of the Goodwin orchestra, aL> dance, advertised to take place all^ Stoffel's hall in this village for nextS Saturday night, has been indefinitely postponed. Dancers will kindly hoar 1 this in mind. v The vacancy in the McHenry pnhUr school, caused by the resignation df Miss Gurnett, is still unfilled and thp, t board, we are told, is experiencing, ', some difficulty in locating gomeonl > to take the place. Teachers are very- '• scarce articles these days. Y The power ice sled constructed aiyr" the Star garage in this village seaatr" weeks ago has been fitted up wit* skis and has been used on the road tMi>-\ some extent, altho the scheme done not work as successfully there a»<fl|V^ does on a clear surface of ice. - * Martin B. Schmitt is again doings his own barbering in his West Sidfer tonsorial shop. However, he hop*. 4 to have a first-class man at the flail within a very short time. Geo. avin is assisting him with the and pool tables mid bowling alley work. ,t>..vn*s Certificate of incorporation waft issued the newly organized McHenry. ^ Lumber company at Springfield las^jp-'.. , week. The capital stock of the con»f - ^ pany is placed at $30,000 and thpfc^- names of the incorporators are Floy® E. Covalt, Adolph L. Benner and R.v * •- LaNett Covalt. ^ According to present plans the tension of the hard road from the Lalot : county line to Woodstock via this vii-^ lage cannot be expected before an» other year. However, it now looks "livery favorable that the road will b| * • constructed during the spring ant summer of 1921. Owing to the fact Oat the prhm% tors were unable to secure the M«p*, vT Henry high school gym for the playt ing of their games, the matter of oiv ganizing a town basket ball team ha)^; been dropped. Fans who had anticjHf " pa ted some classy exhibitions will sorry to learn of this decision. ' The ice harvesting season by ttta^. - Borden company here came to an end,_ \ last Thursday. The season's work 4^ started on December 10. More and i a better quality of ice was harvested this year than ever before. Thu% with the completion of the ice har^ ; / . vest, quite a number of men are no^p^^y, open for employment elsewhere. The number of eases of flu in and • around McHenry has increased dur* ing the past week. Since our last issue several cases of where whole families were afflicted have been reported. Here in the village are more cases than at any the outbreak of the dreaded, but, fo 1 innately, att are al a ; nature.