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Italph Ford. F. Wille was a. Crystal Lake caller Friday. Geo. .Wheeler is driving a new five passenger Buick. R. M. Lynch - was a Woodstock caller Sunday afternoon. E. C. Abbott spent Monday transacting business in Chicago. The Ladies' Aid society meets this week Thursday with Mrs. W. Reed. Mr. and .Mrs. Ray Abbott were business callers at Elgin Wednesday. Mrs. A. Peterson and son, George, drove to ^MMMB^flpday noon. Mrs. F. Bockhus and BOB, Harry, drove to Crystal Lake Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. I. Burdick and daughter were recent visitors at Arlington Heights. Mrs. Belle Dufield and Mrs. Skinner were Woodstock callers Thursday last. Messrs. Allbee and Richardson were business callers at Janesville Saturday. Geo. Wheeler, R. Reed and J. B * r; •c: * - *"• . • • V t ' ' ' V ' . < ' 1 •* ^ . ' M* <-».?> , ff ( * . 3; * - If " ^ * -Mi - jJV;.' 4;,^ - . . . %, «*\ ^ */ 5^ * ' *:-*• .«v3 " Dregs and Patent Medicines ^ ^ ^ - - • • ; . \ * '> » v,. . " • •;• •noffi sow N. H. PETESCH dkuggist • give latisfactdry wear. Tfeey arc y . > made of wear resisting leather < /thruout. They have the right' ; width to be comfortable and the reasonable. Black or toftv at only ^ _ . • . - .VI $5.50 £ 4OHN STOFFEL EMPIRE THEATRE McHENRY, ILLINOIS ilif l- A BIG SPECIAL ATTRACTION ' ' i l l ' l! >1 ' » ri ^(irwiiny'l ,'l.V1^1 'v '..'Sij1:'1;' • Tuesday Eve., May 4 ALMA HANLON TUART HOLMES FROM THE GREAT NOVEL COSMO H A M I L T O N Wm." Abbott ani| wet* at Wood- Mr* and ter, stock-last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Wilkins and children spent Sunday afternoon with relatives at Harmony. Mesdames W. R. Walkup, George Johnson and W. Reed were shopping at Woodstock Saturday. Mrs. Leroy Skinner and sons, Wesley and Robert, spent the past week with Mrs. Belle Dufield. Mrs. A. Allbee and Marjorie and Mrs. Robt. Richardson and Sylvia spent Saturday in Chicago shopping. O. L. Skinner of Chicago and E. Cadwallader of Terra Cotta visited Sunday in the home of Mrs. Belle Dufield. The many people from here who enjoy seeing a good play spent Saturday evening with "The Gumps" at Woodstock. W. S. Rushton and mother and Mr. and Mrs. I. Erickson ate dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. Caiisonat Crystal Lake Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lars Jensen and sons of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. R. Hesselgrave and children of McHenry visited Sunday in the A. Peterson home. The M. W. A. camp here initiated five new members Monday evening. Those joining were I. Burdick, F. J. Wilkins, E. Burman, R. Johnson and T. Benson. Several others are to be initiated soon. J0HNSBUR6 Market your eggs at Erickson's store. John A. Miller aafartaindd company Sunday. \v Ray Horick of W< xlstock whs a Sunday caller here. *- Mrs. Peter Powers of Volo attended church here Sunday. Mrs*. Peter Britz and children visited Mrs. Geo. Nell Sunday. Miss Clara Freund passed Sunday as the guest of Miss Caroline Miller. John Hueman'n and Alex Freund drove to Chicago in the letter's auto Sunday. x Father Weber's sister from Chicago is spending a few %eeks at his home here. Miss Rose Miller of Chicago was a Sunday guest in the home of her parents here. The dance at Stubby's hall on Wednesday evening of last week was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Frank .Miller passed Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pitzen at Lily Lake. Miss Gertrude Williams of Spring Grove called at the home of her parents here Sunday evening. Miss Frances Michels entertained a number of her girl friends at her home here Sunday evening. Miss Frances Miller of Lily Lake spent a few days last week as the guest of Miss Julia Thelen Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stilling visited his parents,* Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stilling, one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krumpen of McHenry passed Sunday as guests of the former's mother here Mrs. P. F. Miller and daughters, Lillian and Frances, passed last Tuesday at the home of F. Miller here. Emil Debrecht of Chicago was i Sunday guest in the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Debrecht. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wagner and children were Sunday guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Althoff. Peter and Joseph Freund and families of Kenosha passed Sunday as the guests of relatives and friends here. Mrs. Peter Adams and son of Richmond passed Saturday and Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Krumpen, who is ill. The Young Ladies' sodality have postponed their entertainment and dance, which was advertised to take place on May 5, to Wednesday even ing, May 19. Plans now being made for the coming event promise a rare treat for those who attend. Don't forget the date, parish hall, Wednesday evening, May 19. R1NGWOOD Chas. Shales of Woodstock town Monday. When you want the bast fa groceries go to Erickson's. ' Miss Agnes Bigelow ijras visiting relatives at Crystal Lake Monday Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beck of Dundee called on friends in towfi Sunday. Clyde Clark and family of Ojptend spent Sunday in the home of T. A. Abbott Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Schroeder and children visited relatives in Solon Sunday. Wayne Foss spent the week end with his aunt, Mrs. Adelaide Coates, at Solon. Mrs. C. D. Bacon spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Barthloff, at Richmond. A. W. Smith and R. C. Crawford attended to business matters in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. Orr of Richmond spent Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hary Darrow. Will Kelley and daughter, Mrs. C. Rosenstock, transacted business in Woodstock Saturday. Floyd Foss went to Spring Grove Saturday to spend the day fishing with hie friend, George Sweet. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hitchens and Miss Martha Dailey motored to Hebron Sunday and spent the evening with Miss Emma Mad sen. Mrs. James Carr and daughter, Mrs. M. Cruikshank were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will McCannon several days last week. Mrs. Chas. Olsen entertained a company of relatives last Thursday in honor of her mother's birthday, of the Riiiy* Ipfood school will b« held Thursday and Friday, May IS and 14, in the school building. There will be a good program on Thursday evening. Watch for it in next week's items. SOLON M&UT Overalls, jackets and work shirts at Erickson's store. Chas. Denker of Chicago spent Sun day at Ed. Cropley's. Wm. Overton has been sick with the grippe the past week. Miss Floy Haldeman was a Wood; stock visitor iast Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Monear spent last Wednesday in Chicago. Laura May of Spring Grove visited her sister, Carrie, here Sunday. Messrs. Lee Aylward and Edwin Vogel spent Sunday evening at Round Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson were Chicago visitors several days last week. Geo. Vogel and son, Charles, attended a horse sale at Janesville Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sullivan and family of Marengo sprat Sunday at Geo. Vogel's. Mr. and > Mrs. Frank McAssey of Richmond spent Sunday here at the Johonnott home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cropley and Mrs. A. F. Wellman spent Saturday afternoon at McHenry. Mrs. Wm. Geisser of Chicago came out for a Sunday visit here with her mother, Mrs. Mary Aubert. Alfred Parker was out from Chicago Saturday and Sunday and spent the time at his cottage here. Jlr. and Mrs. A. A. Bennett and son, Milton, of Chicago spent Sunday at the Jack Pester home here. Mrs. Anna Fredericks and son, William, of Spring Grove spent last Thursday in the E. Stutz home here. TERRACOTTA Mrs. John Liddle was a caller in Crystal Lake Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Bay entertained relatives Sunday. Mrs. Mary Grant spent Sunday with friends at Crystal Lake. Shoes for all the family; priced right at Erickson's store. Miss Rosemary Nye of Mctlenry visited friends here Saturday. Mrs. Stella Peck visited relatives in Elgin Saturday and Sunday. Miss Neva McMillan visited friends at Crystal Lake Tuesday evening. Miss Eleanor Phalin spent Saturday and Sunday at Notre Dame, Ind. George Phalin spent Saturday and Sunday at the University of Notre Dame. • Mrs. Robert Knox spent last Wednesday with Mrs.sRay Conway in McHenry. j. Mr. and Mrs, Will Kwers and son of Holcombvilie called on relatives here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Kno*» sMi* Hkr old, and daughters called at J. J. Doherty's Sunday. Miss Dorothy Walsh of McHenry spent Saturday at the home of her aunt, Mrs. M. Knox. Miss Agnes Bertram of Crystal Lake visited friends here Friday evening and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W.4 J. Welch and daughter, Helen, of McHenry called on relatives here Sunday. Mrs. W. J. Welch of McHenry spent Thursday afld Friday with her sister, Mrs. J. M. Phalin. Miss Eva McMillan was the guest of Miss Agnes Bertram at Crystal Lake one evening last week. OSTEND Frank Kaiser was a Sunday caller on relatives here. Get the famous "Black Cat Brand' of hosiery at Erickson's store. Mrs. Julia Lincoln returned to her home at Harvard Saturday last. Myron Francisco and wife of Wauconda spent a recent day with relatives here. Mrs. Mary Hutson returned to her home near Wauconda Sunday after spending several weeks with relatives in and around Woodstock. The household goods belonging to the family that will reside on the Wallis farm were brought out from the city by truck. The family will soon be established on the farm. Farmers have their wheat in the ground," but there are many acres of oats and barley still to be sown. So much wet weather has made it impossible to get the ground. }n condition. News from Miss Alice Richardson is more encouraging. She is slightly improved and has gained a trifle in weight. This is good news, for when there is a little improvement we always hope for more next time. VOLO Miss Zella Dowell was a McHenry visitor last Friday. Miss Evelyn Hironimus is confined to her home with measles. Mr. and Mrs^^Tho^ Fischer^ were Grayslake visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Benwell and daughter were Wauconda visitors Tuesday Miss Emma Bacon of East Fremont was the guest of friends here Sunday. Mrs. M. Sable and Mrs. Ves Wagner and son were over to Wauconda last Saturday. Miss Ruby Peterson spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents near Crystal Lake. Dr. D. G. Wells of McHenry was a professional caller at the home of F. Hironimus last Friday. In Honor of Miss Dorleeca Granger Mrs. John Miller entertained a company of friends at her home on Main St. yesterday afternoon at a surprise in honor of the eightieth birthday anniversary of Miss Dorlesca Granger. most delioHW afternoon was by the 1mm£ present and the Cftme to a close by the serving of a delicious luncheon by the hostess. Miss Granger was the recipient of a number of nice gifts as mementos of the occasion. V QUARTER OF A CENTUBf Item Clipped From The Plaindesler of Twenty-five Tears Ago Frank Hanly is building an addition to his residence in the west part of the village. Henry Nordquist is treating 'his residence on the corner of Pearl and Court streets to a coat of paint Married--At St Patrick's church in this village by Rev. Father O'Neil, Wm. Bonslett and Miss Maria Carr, both of Chicago. Henry Smith has been improving the interior of his saloon by putting down a new floor and papering and painting it in a neat and tasty manner. Our esteemed neighbor, the Richmond Gazette, closed volume nineteen two weeks ago and enters upon •<§ ume twenty^ with flittering prospected for the future. Dr. C. H. Fegers has purchaaai C. B. 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