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The Woodstock Typewriter com- BO. i pany has spent $105,000 for new £>• equipment during the past sixty '& ***• day»' $•0'^ Walworth county, Wis., which takes k*. •;. •", in the city of Lake Geneva, has avail- PK ,™ able approximately $77,782 for road .<? maintenance for 1920. This amount |r.'. i*!j will be expended on 193 miles ttf road in that county. ' r • ;V<'1 "The Keyboard," a new journal pub- -* ,-fai lished by the employes of the Wood- P^ 1: stock Typewriter company, made its * # initial appearance last week. Same will be published monthly and the subscription price is $1.00. The old Oakland hotel building at Wauconda has been purchased by a real estate dealer of that; village, who plans to tear it down and use the lumber in the erection of several cottages on the banks of Bang's lake. H. A. Gardner of Downer Grove is the new electrician at Woodstock, having succeeded Rex LeBaron, who ! recently tendered his resignation. * "Continuous Vaudeville" was the caption used by last week's Woodstock Sentinel in an article telling of the . city's management. Horse racing on Bang's lake at } Wauconda has been a popular pas- • time among lovers of good horse flesh the past two Saturdays. As usual the home owned horses proved too * good for out-of-town steeds. Several "iron men" are said to have changed hands as a result of the races. The Oliver Typewriter company at Woodstock has recently purchased considerable property in that city, which looks very much like more expansion in the way of new buildings. The employes have also circulated a petition asking for the restoration of the daylight saving the coming summer. The work of felling the large oak trees in the Walkup woods, located a short distance south of Crystal Lake, was started on Monday morning of this week. The woods comprise forty- seven acres and the lumber has been purchased by Bruedigam. & ' Company and E. F. Wickman of Barrington. Clyde Reighard and his gang of men, who have just finished a wood cutting job near Kenosha, Wis., havve the contract near Crystal Lake and expect to cut from 100,000 to 125,000 feet of lumber. According to last week's Harvard Independent, the Sampson Tractor company at Janesville, Wis., is seriously considering running a special train for the accommodation of their employes as far south as Harvard The expenf s of the train would be paid by the company, thus furnishing free transportation for those willing to go to work in the big plant. The Independent concludes by saying that if the deal for the special train goes thru it will make quite a difference to the Harvard people now employed in the two typewriter factories at Woodstock, who now have to dig up 70 cents each day for riding to and from work. The American Ironing Machine company at Algonquin is ready to let a contract for another new addition to its already large plant. The proposed building it to be sixty-five feet wide and 200 feet long and three stories high. It is the hope of the company to have 500 employes on the pay roll before the summer has passed by. New employes are being taken on almost daily and it is said that a large number of Crystal Lake people, em ployed in the plant, are now making daily trips to and from that village. The new building will be the fourth acUition to the original plant erected only a few short years ago and will be erected at a cost of $50,000. Besides paying good wages, the Vm ployes of the institution have only recently received a very nice bonus. Jf the Lake Geneva Commercial dub's efforts bear fruit an industry which promises to be the making of that city will move there shortly James M. Triner, president of a scale manufacturing concern bearing his name, met with the club one evening last Veek and as a result of his visit a committee, composed of some of the jteost influential men of the Wisconsin summer resort, has been named to meet officials of the Chicago concern use their very best efforts closing a deal whereby the new fac tory will be landed. According to Mr. Triner, the factory, if it is decided to move to Lake Geneva, will with from 150 to 200 men and from 25 to 50 women employee, but would expect to employ 1,000 men in five years. The average wage paid by the concern is 70 cents per hour Besides the manufacture of scales the company also proposes to make alum innm ware. The hydraulic presses, according to Mr. Triner, work ^twenty Mine Acrid*# Saturday R.'W. Gracy, who on various occasions conducted a picture show in this village, and who will be remembered by many of the people here, met a tragic death' at Lovelock, Nev., last Saturday. Word of his death reached Crystal Lake last Saturday, 'trtiere he was, up to the time- of his death, still interested in the Gem theatre, his wife supervising the Crystal Lake business during her husband's absence. According to our information the unfortunate victim of the sad accident has passed more or less time in the western city during the past several months, where he was interested in a silver mine. The details of his death are very meager and thus The Plaindealer is unable to state the nature of the accident which brought such an unexpected and untimely end to the former Crystal Lake business man. * Mr. Gracy's wife «ad family are still residents of Crystal Lake, while his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gracy, who reside on a farm near Terra Cotta, are also survivors. The deceased was born oft the farm still owned and occupied by his father and was well and favorably known thruout Nunda township. His body will arrive at Crystal Lake next Saturday and funeral services will be conducted from the M E. church in that city at 2:00 o'clock the same afternoon. ....... v" DIES IN SOUtJ' ^ * CHRISTOPHER STEGEMANN WA£ LONG TIME RESIDENT ix?. i -- -aii a in! ••I', "'s ARE ERE 46 YEJUtS AGO Frank Sutton, Former Resident, Dies ^ In Alabama Frank Sutton, brother of the late Robert J. Sutton of this place as well as Edward of Sioux Fall, S. D., passed away at his late home at Loxley, Ala., last Friday, following a long illness. Mr. Sutton was born in McHenry October, 18C1, and moved to Elgin in 1885, where he resided until about seventeen years ago, when he moved to the south and where he has made his home up to the time of his death. His body was shipped to Elgin and the funeral took place from St. Mary's church in that city at 9:80 o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week, number of relatives and old time friends of this village were in attend ance. • The deceased will be favorably remembered by many of the older residents of the community, who extend to the bereaved ones their heartfelt sympathy. Unfortunate, Yet Happy Harry Farley, Nephew of Mrs. K. H. Winfield, and who since coming here from the east early last summer has made his home with the Winfield family, is now an employe at the Terra Cotta factory. In his tender years, so we are informed, this young man was unfortunate to lose his hearing as well as the use of his voice thru illness, but in spite of his handicap he appears happy and contented. Another young man, also employed at the Terra Cotta factory, and who has also been deprived of these senses, occupies the work bench next to Mr. Farley's ahd thru the former's efforts the McHenry employe is now doing very nicely and apparently has taken a liking to the work. He is a cleancut young fellow and the writer has yet to . see him when he is not weartig s smile. Teacher Engaged » , At list the vacancy caused resignation of Miss Gurnett has been filled in our high school. Miss Mary Monroe of River Forest has been en gaged and entered upon her school work here on Tuesday morning of this week. Her coming caused a sigh of relief to the corps of high school teachers, who have carried an extra burden of work ever since Miss Gurnett's resignation became effective some weeks ago. The newcomer, so we are informed, has had some ex perience in high school work and is well qualified to discharge the duties ?i the position she has thus accepted Harvard Friday Night The McHenry and Harvard high school basket ball teams will be the attraction at the local gym on Friday evening of this week. On paper the two teams appear very evenly matched and the fans are banking on seeing one of the closest and most exciting games j of the season when these two teams meet. At least they are going to turn out in numbers and everyone is going to root for our mid gets. Game called at the usual hour and the customary prices of admission will prevail. Rushing Bridge Work The work of completing the new bridge over Nippersink creek at Fok Lake is now being rushed with all possible haste. Another of the ce ment spans was finished last week with only one more to build. The fear that -he high water and going out of th0 ice would damage the structure hm haeteeed tiw it*- Pawed Away at His Late Hume Here Last Saturday Following Week's Illness--Born In Germany Christopher Stegemann, who for nearly a half century had made this village his home, passed away here last Saturday afternoon after an illness of about a week in duration. Altho his advanced years had borne on him more or less, Mr. Stegemann was able to be up and around and was able to come down town and do some shopping only a week before the end came. He was born in Hessen, Germany, on January 27, 1836, where he grew to manhood. He served the customary three years in the German army, at the end of which time he was promised a commission. On application fol- the advancement he was informed that he must serve one more year before the commission would be granted and on hearing this he became so indignant that he made up his mind there and then to leave the country and go to America. The opportunity to make good his firm determination made at the time came the latter part of August in the year of 1857, when he successfully evaded the stern government officials and set sail for America, the land of the free. Coming as he did, without the company of any of his own ; family, he arrived in New York a green country boy. He soon found employment in America's largest city and after a residence there of about two year? he went to Philadelphia, Penn., where he found work in a packing house, and later was employed in a picture frame factory. The young man's ambition soon made an impression upon the owner of the factory, with the re suit that our subject" was steadily advanced. Starting in at 50 cents per day as his pay, it was but a short few weeks before he was making as much as any man then employed in the institution. He was united in marriage to Barbara Bruck in New York City in 1867 and then returned to Philadelphia, where the family resided a number of years before coming to this village about forty-six years ago Nine children came to bless the union and of these only two, with an adopted son, are left to survive. The living children are Mesdames Mary Kaiser and Emil Schneider of Woodstock and Adam Leitner, who for many years has held a responsible position at the National House at Elgin. His wife passed away in McHenry in 1891. y In 1895 he was married to Mrs Vallie Kerner of Chicago and had the deceased lived until July of this year he and his aged companion had planned to celebrate their silver wed ding anniversary. During his long residence in Mc Henry Mr. Stegemann proved him self a respected and useful citisen Practising a thoro Christian spirit, born in him in his tender years, am bitious and industrious, he lived a life which commanded the esteem of everyone who knew him. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church in this village at 10:80 o'clock on Monday morning if this week, Rev. Edw. Berthold officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. The sympathy of the people of the community goes out to the heartbroken and sorrowing widow, two daughters and Mr. Leitner. CAMMD CMVOBATMN COMXW UK comuntt CO-OmUTMN BEING A CONVERSATION BETWEEN PETER PEP AND BILLY BOOSTER OF THIS VILLAGE AS OVERHEARD BY SAMUEL J. HARRISON. B. S. v flcfffigfsitiBt.'snts WILL McHENRY MAKE BID FOR ONE OR MORE M. E. Church Notes The special order of services at the M. E. - church last Sunday evening proved a decided success and, altho there was room for more, the attend ance was quite satisfactory to the pastor as well as the members. The services opened at 5:30 o'clock and the first hour was set aside for the children, altho the older folks were also welcome. During this very ben eficial hour Mrs. Harrison, the am iable wife of the pastor, and Miss Blanche Pryor, principal of the McHenry high school, each gave talks to the little folks that were thoroly enjoyed by all. This was followed by refreshments served in the form of a lap lunch and needless to say that the feature met* with general approval. The late services began at 7:30. Clarence Riggs, who has spent some fourteen years in Burma, gave a very interesting as well as instructive lecture, which, supplemented with stereopticon slides, made up an hour which no doubt has left a lasting impression upon those present. The pastor, S. J. Harrison, is doing everything within his power to awaken the Christianity spirit in McHenry and if consistent hard work will do it the congregation at the Sunday services at the M. E. church should be increased to a marked degree during the coming spring and summer. Mr. Harrison is to be congratulated upon his spirit and it is the hope that his untiring efforts will be doubly repaid before the end of the year s "Well, here you' are right on time," said Pete as his friend, Bill Booster, came rushing into the office just at the moment appointed for the conversation. Yes, I told you we'd have our conversation in the lines > of the Plaindealer this week and I've just been dead anxious to talk to you about this subject," said Bill, Well, what you- got on your mind^ Bfli?w • Why I though! we ought ,tp talk over the subject o^ Community Spirit. As you know, I'm one of the oldest residents of this village and I like to see people pull together, and when a measure comes alolig for the good of the community I like to see people get ight back of it--(that's what I call community spirit," Well, now tell me just what you mean, I don't know as I just get the point," replied Pete. Why here's what I mean. . A few days ago I went down here to Morganville to do a little business. After we had finished our business my friend said: 'Come along, we'll go over to the Business Men*i; club for dinner.' Well you should have seen that dinner." Well, that's community spirit, I guess, ay Bill" put in Pete when they came to the dinner part of it. Well, I guess it was," replied Bill, 'and after dinner we got into an auto for a little ride. They seemed to take pride in showing me their fine roads, their beautiful drives, their parks and their public buildings. There was an enthusiasm and a lpyalty to the' interests of Morganvilfe on the part of every citizen." | "I think I see what you mean, Bill. That's what you call community spirit" • "Exactly," replied Bill. "Well what do you say we go out and boost for that kind of sperit in McHenry," Said Pete. "I'm on Pete," &id Bill. "So am I. I'll .see you next week. So long Bill." "So long Pete" .. * To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day An unusually interesting program is being prepared by the Roger Casement branch of the F. O. I. F. of McHenry for St. Patrick's day this year Besides engaging a prominent Chicago speaker to give the address of the evening, there win be an extremely interesting historical play called the Road to Connaught, which is in course of preparation under Miss Pryor's able tutelage. A^nember of the Chicago chapter, K. C., known for his pleasing lyric voice and his gift of telling charming stories, will also be heard. Indications point toward a most enjoyable evening for all who attend. The event is in the nature of a jubilation gathering over the splendid success of the Irish bond campaign, which netted the Irish cause $1250.00 by latest returns Tickets on sale at McGee ft Con way's, M. J. WalsVs and from indi vidual members of the branch. Noted Speaker Coming It was learned yesterday.that C. A Windle, nationally known as the fear less editor of Brann's Iconoclast and a speaker as well as writer of excep tional power, will be sent to McHenry to grfve the address of the evening Owing to the importance of this en gagement a larger auditorium than the K. C. hall will be necessary and as a consequence the St. Patrick's day affair, under the auspices of the F. O I. F., will be held in the new Empire theatre and the public generally will be welcomed. Doing Nicely at Hoopestow In re-newing his subscription to The Plaindealer,^ pur old friend and former West Side druggist, E. V. Mc Allister, writes that he is doing a very nice business in the city which has for years enjoyed the reputation of being one of the best regulated municipalities in the state. Mr. Mc Allister attributes his success to con sistent and regular advertising in the columns of the Evening Daily Herald coupled with attractive window dis plays, a well arranged interior and courteous treatment. The Plaindealer last week was sue cessful in locating a boy who had left his home near Chicago last fall and had not been heard from but once since that time. Using a post card which had been mailed at West Mc Henry about Christmas time, as a clue a brother came to McHenry and looked up ye scribe, leaving an adver tisement with us to be inserted in our last issue. Two days after The Plain dealer called up the mother of the boy telling her of his whereabouts Quick work for a country journal isn't it? Ladies, don't forget the date, March 20, 1920. Spring opening at Side millinery. Opportunity Now Knocking at Our Door--Many Small Cities and Towns Showing Unusual Activity Many of the smaller factories have left the larger cities during the past year or two and are now locating in smaller cities and towns. And the end is not yet, as quite a number of the smaller municipalities in this section of the state are landing new industries almost weekly, while there are few cities and villages in the Chicago territory that have not received one or more propositions from Chicago concerns desiring a change of locations.' High rents, labor troubles and unsuited quarters are given as some of the reasons for the small manufacturers to be seeking new locations where these objectionable features may be almost entirely eliminated. Since this has come to be an established fact would it not be an opportune time for McHenfy to wake up and put in her bid for at least one of these plants? McHenry, we believe, is able to offer a reliable concern just as good an inducement and possibly a trifle better than many of the small communities in this section of the state which have already been successful in locating one or more concerns. At the present time McHenry offers at least two buildings that could, with a few alterations, be fitted up for manufacturing purposes and the writer is fully convinced that Mc Henry's business men will lend their support and encouragement to any manufacturer seeking a change of lo cation. More than this, we earnestly believe that McHenry can also supply sufficient help for any reliable concern which should choose to make thi village its home. At this time our own little community can boast of having a greater number of experienced factory workers than ever before in the-history of the village While this may not appear important to some, yet at the same time, it may be offered as an inducement, Then too, we also have to offer as another inducement one of the most beautifully situated villages to be found in the state, a community where nature has indeed been generously kind For where would one go to find more beautiful stream of water than our own silvery Fox? Where would one go to find a more fertile soil? Where, if you please, would one go to find better churches and schools, and when once our proposed sewerage system is in where would one go to find a small town with more modern mprovements ? All of these advantages are among the first to be considered by a manufacturer and, unless all plans go astray, McHenry will be able to offer all of these before the arrival of another fall. We feel satisfied that among the big city manufacturers who are now unopposed, in fact, seeking changes, there is at least one who could be induced to locate in this village. Just little effort on the part of our people is all that is necessary, so why delay another day to go after a plant that will give employment to from 50 to 200 of our people? Most of McHenry's factory laborers are now employed out of town and, while it is true that the larger per cent of these still continue to make their home here, there are a number who have, on account of their employment, changed their places of abode. When one stops and considers how many families have moved from McHenry during the past five or ten years it is really surprising that a more determined effort has not been made long ago to ke-p these good people in our village by providing for them a suitable place of employment, As stated above, the time for landing at leant, one more manufacturing concern for McHenry is now oppor tune. Will McHenry stand idly by and let the golden opportunity slip by without as much as an effort or are we at the brink of a new enthus iasm and life that in the next few years to come will bring to us a big ger, better and more flourishing community than of which we have ever dreamed? It can be done, so why not do it now? TOWN CAUCUS MARCH Announcements Are Scarce This Year Wifh sieven of the town offices" becoming vacant this spring and the annual town caucus only a trifle over week off, one wonders whether there is a dearth of office seekers or is it possible that those who are out are withholding their public " announcements until the last week? Thus far only one candidate has publicly announced himself. We refer to John W. Kimball, who, elsewhere in this week's issue, is asking the voters for their support at the polls on Saturday, March 20, the day set aside for the holding of the annual town caucus. Mr. Kimball is a candidate for the office of assessor, a place which he has creditably filled for several terms. Several offices, which carry with them salaries that should attract at least one candidate, are to be filled this year. Among these are highway commissioner, supervisor and town clerk. If any of the present incumbents of the three positions named are candidates for re-nomination and election The Plaindealer has not been so informed. All of %the three have served their township well in the discharge of the various duties connected with the respective offices and should they again announce themselves as candidates it looks to us as if they would all make a good showing at the polls. It has been many years since candidates have been so seemingly back ward in making public announcements of their desires, which stamps the campaign as a most unusual one here. No doubt pttspecthKt candidates will make their announcements next week, thus giving the voters at least a day to choose the men whom they believe best suited fur the positions to be filled. Excuse, Please In last week's issue we inadvertently stated that Frank Justen of this village made nineteen of the twenty-three points for Hebron in a game of basket ball at Hebron one night recently. The honor should have gone to Henry (Boley) Miller, who is also a member of the Hebron team, who is enjoying one of the best seasons in .his basket ball career- Mr. Justen is also putting up a splendid game and the pair's work in our neighboring village is helping very materially in keeping Hebron's town team among the best in this part of the state. On this particular occasion the Woodstock Blues was the opposing team, the visitors taking the contest by two points. The second game, of a series of three, will be staged at the Woodstock armory next Saturday evening and quite a number of McHenry fans are planning on being prestent Expects Something Far Nothing The Plaindealer, ip common with other small town newspapers, is being flopded with literature from office seekers, but thus far we haven't found a check in any of the letters. We often wonder if these cheap poli ticians figure that they are winning the confidence of the country publisher thru their attempts to get our stock in trade for nit^ing. Our waste basket is a large one, so just keep on sending the "stuff* brothers Tax Collector Here Saturday' Marshall P. Pigeon, a deputy collector of U. S. internal revenue, will be at the West McHenry State bank on Saturday, March 13, to assist and give information to those who desire to file income tax returns for the year 1919. Wheaton Tramples McHenry The high school basket ball team journeyed to Elgin last Friday, where they were entered in the basket ball tournament held there on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The locals were pitted against the fast Wheaton quintet and, altho working against great odds, our boys put up a game fight. The final score was 51 to 9. The championship of the tournament went to the Elgin highs, they battling the Wauconda five in the final game last Saturday evening and came out of the fray leading their opponents 42 to 25. To Wauconda rightfully belongs the honor of having one of the best high school teams of any of the smaller schools in the state and McHenry fans who have seen both teams in action are of the opinion that the Lake county team can trim the Watch Makers on the Wauconda floor. Another Hustling Youngster Ellwood Loeber, a thirteen-year old boy residing south of town, is another youngster who has made a splendid record for himself on the farm. According to a communica tion sent to this office this lad gets up at 4:40 o'clock every morning, calls the men, goes to the barn and helps feed eighteen horses, milks from 8 to 11 cows each morning and evening, helps turn the cream separator, gets all the dry feed from the mows and throws down silage for ninety head of cattle twice each day. He walks to school nearly every day, altho he has a pony at his disposal. Ellwood is deserving of a great credit for his achievements and we hope that some day he may be the proud owner of a farm of his own. Break In Water Gates Sometime during Saturday night or Sunday morning a break in the water gates at the mill pond occurred and before the damage could be repaired on Monday most of the water had passed out and down the creek to the river. While Ben Stilling, who has several thousand carp there, was very much concerned over the unavoidable accident, he does not believe that he lost many, if any, fish. The work of repairing the damage was finished on Tuesday and the water should again be at its normal height before the end of the week. AS PICKED UP BY REPORTERS DURING What People Axe Doing la This VRlage and the Immediate Vicinity- Other Short Paragraphs See the new line of oxfords at JL A. Erickson's. Spring opening March 20, 1920, at Blake Sisters' millinery. A beautiful line of hats in misses' and children's styles. Blake Sisters. For home bakery call at Thelen'a, corner Washington and Broad or phone 69-R. The EmPau, The Social Wheel will meet with Mrs. James B. Perry at her home so Maple avenue on Thursday afternoon of next week, 'jMarch 18. Mr. and Mrs^ George Steinsdoerfer, who reside nedr Lily Lake, are the parents of a baby girl, bom to ft#-- on Wednesday of last week. Stanley Warrington has accepted a position in the hardware store of J. J. Vycital and entered upon his now duties on Monday morning of ttk weeki John Zimmer of Buffalo Grwve moved his family to McHenry last week and they are now comfortably settled in the H. J. Schaffer bungalow on North Green street. \ The Mystic Workers will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Simsn Mkhels on Water street on Wednesday evening of next week, March 17. All members are respectfully ashfed to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Math. Laures welcomed a bright baby daughter into their home on Center street last Saturday morning. Math, is bearing up bravely under the strain of his added responsibilities. Rt. Rev. Bishop P. J. Muldoon will deliver an address on the "Irish Bead Certificate and Irish Independent*" at the Rockford theatre this evening* commencing at 8:00 p. m. Father McCabe of Chicago will also talk. C. W. Goodell and O. G. Tread way entertained a number of friends at the Park hotel last Saturday evening. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour, followed by refreshments. Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hauswirth. Jacob Justen, the GsatarvUle Garniture man and undertaker, has hMMf confined to his home thru illness during the past few days. At this writing he is on the road to recovery and his many friends will be pleased to see him back at the store soon. Altho the present prospects point to very little building within the village during the coming spring and sumber, local contractors inform us that they expect considerable work the river and among \ the rural dents. The special train, which is to carry the Hebron and McHenry basket hall fans to Woodstock next Saturday evening, will arrive in McHenry at 7:20 o'clock. In arranging for the train fans here assured the eompoap of at least forty passengers. Round trip, $1.06. Drop in. You are welcome to haor all the latest records on the Evewtt phonograph. We carry a full line of needles and repair parts for all makes of talking machines. Expert repairing. Trade that ancient machine tf thine for an Everett No. 9. " Everett Hunter, Jr. The local council. Knights of Columbus, is again talking of an initiation of a class of candidates. They hope to be able to put on the work here some time in the near future. At the meeing to be held this (Thursday) evening the district deputy, Frank Daly, will he present and gito a talk. Albert Justen will enter the employ of Math. Freund, the Pearl street blacksmith and implement dealer, next week. Mr. Freund's implement business has grown to such proportions that he finds himself unable to handle it alone any longer. Mr. Justen will assist in setting up and the delivery of new machines. That most of the roads are agate becoming passable is noticed by the increasing number of machines seen in town daily. Most of the rural letter carriers are now covering their routes via auto and with a few more days of warm sunshine all except a few of the roads in this lacuH^r should be open to travel. Up until this week all of the lea consumed in the local plant of the Borden factory has been taken from the mill pond, something that has not occurred this late in the season since the location of tl.e factory in this village. This means a big saving to the milk company as several hundred cakes of ice are used weekly at their plant here. Allen Noonan, who has been employed in a Ford service station in Chicago during the winter inuntha. has returned to McHenry and eh Monday morning again entered the employ of the Star garage. Si* men are now employed at this institution and, according to the proprietor, one or possibly two more wtt h» added as the season advances. ' w ys fyfr1 jpjh v7?vTV