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Stove wood is being sold around j '.1 Richmond at $10 per ton."' ***/, 'Hie season's first sleighing was en- * *«J V, joyed at Waukegan on Tuesday of * < V,l«0t week. ^ . ^ Fdrd sedan, owned * by Erwin Bauer of Crystal Lake, was recently ^ , Stolen in Chicago and no trace of the $?*V"itol*n car has yet been, found. • ^ ^ carload of pure bre<l Holstein *:r'.0f cattle was shipped oat of Lake coun- £ , <*&ty to Quincy, 111., last week. Lee "... _ ^HuBon of Volo, one of the successful ' breeders, contributed seven head of f^-V^'the shipment. , % Rev. John J. McCann, former Elgin m clergyman who was ousted by Bishop . Muldoon about two years ago, passed .'•• away at the Western State hospital **• . - at Steilacoom, Wash., on Nov. 12. He had been confined to the Hospital since f? J " last June. ' || . „ "J John Carlkon, who resides on a WC r "4-- farm about throe miles south of *; Richmond, ha<| a Chalmers touring car stolen from a shed on his premises - one night last week and up to this ^ ' r' no trace of the thieves has been , obtained by officials who are working \t*' . ' * on the case. At the last regular meeting of the p^Xv^ Harvard citjr council it was decided * that the Division street railroad cross- |ng in that city is unsafe and therefore the city attorney was instructed k:J i % i mnwMnmm LETTER OF APPEAL OUT IP SENT TfK *r&-\ V -4-^" m 'Hu W ?^ v*. ,'-A • Vil i --f w- *•. ?•*• . # > ' t* to communicate with the C. & N. W officials in Chicagd, asking them for some safeguard at tiiat particu^ir crossing. 'Up until last week sixty' of the two j-v- hundred shares which are to insure §*y.* ,=; Grayslake of a milk bottling plant A had been sold and, according to the -;V enthusiasm which is .being displayed I' /v. by the dairymen in that locality, the , corAmittee expects to encounter very f)f little trouble in selling the balance ' :'v- .of the shares.' Fox River Gfove, near Cary. which was incorporated only a short time ago, is growing with sttch leaps and bounds that it will soon pass Cary in population. In keeping with the spirit of progressiveness as manifested by her citizens, busy bodies are now after a newpaper and will not be content until one is established there. Once more the residents of Hebron as well as other towns being served by tho K. D. division of the C. A N. W. R. R. will have to be content with but one passenger train each way daily. The extra passenger, which operates only a portion of the year, was taken off last week and will not be reinstated until next Decoration day. Edward Daley of Wauconda has just received word that the body of his son, Corporal Arthur J. Daley, U. S. marine, who died in France on Oct. 18, 1918, following a long siege in a base hospital on account of wounds received while in action, will soon be brought back to the United States. The Wauconda post, American Legion, has been named after Corporal Daley. The contract for Crystal Lake's system of sanitary sewerage has been awarded to the E. R? Harding company of Racine, Wis., their figures being $216,141.90, or $651.65 lower than the engineer's estimate. The bid of the Harding company was $83,472.60 lower than the highest bidder for the job. Some preliminary work will be done this fall and the entire job should be completed within the course of a ..year. • « ' John McWhortor of Missoula, Mont, former postmaster at Crystal Lake, but new employed as a postoffice inspector, has been successful in the capture of two of three bandits who recently held up and robbed a --n train near Crookston, Neb. One of the bandits was taken near the scene of the robbery, a second at St. Paul, Minn., and the former Crystal Lake man is now hot on the trail of tha third. According to the detectives who have been employed, the cars discovered in the old stone quarry near South Elgin were placed there after being despoiled to defraud auto insursnce compute. The quarry contains about twenty feet of water and it was found a good place in which to "dump" the cars. Among the cars taken from the body of water last ' week was a seven and one-half ton truck minus its engine and several other parts. A Chicago diver was em ployed to locate tha truck as well as several other cars. As a result of a test recently made Iqr experts connected with Motor Age, a publication which is published in the interest of the automobile industry and auto owners, that paper has recommended the Losee Pro tect-O-Motor as the solution to the proper .evaporation of ptesent day gasoline. The .contrivance is the brains of A. Losee , of Hebron, who is now engaged in their manufacture in his garage in that village and as a result of the i ommendation made by the Motor Age A* 1 lasting of the a short time ago ft was decided to divide the members into two teams for the purpose of staging a ticket selling contest on a quilt, the losers to banquet the winners. As a rsult of this campaign a turkey dinner was served at Weber's hall on Tuesday evening of this week,, the "special" being held on the regular meeting night of the camp. Living up to their reputation of never doing things by halves, the ladies decided to make a day of it and accordingly cards and dominoes were enjoyed during the afternoon hours and up until the time of sitting down to the elaborate spread. At five hundred Mrs. Geo. J. Schreiner was awarded first honors, Mrs. M. M. Niesen, second, and Mrs. J. C. Holly, third. Mr^, Fred Justen. carried away first honors at cinch, while- Mrs. Frank Mathieu of Johnsburg proved the best at dominoes. At the conclusion of the dinner lodge was opened and during a recess the raffling of the quilt took place, Mrs. John D. Lodtz holding the lucky number. Two new members were also taken in during the evening. ' To Stimulate Interest As a result of a recent mooting of C. O. F. at Elgin, at which among other things it was decided that an effort should be made to stimulate interest in the order, this section has been organized as the Muldoon district and takes in the courts at Johnsburg, McHenry, Volo, LibertyVille and Buffalo Grove. These five groups are to hold monthly meetings at one of t^e five named places and the date set for the holding of the first of these gatherings has been set for Thursday evening, Dec. 2, at the C. O. F. hall at Johnsburg. All officer* and members of the various courts are urged to lend their asistaftce in making these meetings worth While and it is hoped that the opener will be very well attended. TICKET SELLING CONTEST Creating Much btcnat la Entertainment Coarse Next McHeary D--irnni Men and Property Owners Along Fox River and at Lakes Must Lend Financial Aid As stated in a recent issue of Tfce Plaindeader, the dam in Fox river below McHenry is in danger and unless financial aid is secured this fall it is quite likely that same will be of little or no good by next summer. In order that sam$ be saved it is absolutely necessary to make repairs yid, in view of the fact that there is rtbw an outstanding indebtedness of $1,400, it is the dosire of the Fox Riiter Valley Deep Waterway association to pay up this indebtedness first and then, if there is enough money left, make the necessary repairs. ^ A letter is this week being sent out to McHenry business men and river and Ifcke property owners with the hope that same may bring about the desired result. The appeal is herewith reproduced: We regret very much to have to call on you for help. Do you know that the dam in the river below McHenry is badly in need of repairs and is liable to break thru at any moment ? What would the river and lakes be without this improvement? Can we afford to see it Washed out? We need money to keep it in repair this winter, otherwise we are very much afraid we will have no dam at all before spring. We, the committee, have carefully figured out the cost of repairs and the back pay indebtedness, as follows: ., Back salary owing Mr. Jas. Hughes, as lock keeper... .$ 800.00 Bal. due on lastj contract... Goat «f repairs.... ... That the ticket selling campaign* as waged between the* pupils of the McHenry schools, is creating much interest in the second number of the McHenry business men's entertainment course is seen by the fact that a large number of the pasteboards have been sold for Friday night's attraction, "Burns of the Mountains." Every one of the children to enter the contest is out after the capital prize, while the pupils of the two schools are hustling ever minute in their endeavor to land the school prise. And thus, with the little folks playing such an important part, the older folks are beginning to take sn interest in what McHenry's progressive business men are trying to do for them in the way of bringing the better class of entertainment to our community. They are beginning tp realize that these men have only the best of intentions and that they are doing McHenry a real service by sponsoring such attractions as they have booked for the entertainment and education of our people. "Burns of the Mountains" will appear at the Empire theatre on Friday evening of thfe week, Nov. 26. Admission, adults, 50 cents; children, 25 cents. No reserved seats. .$ 600.00 .$8000.00 Surprised By Clu* Mearfwra Last week Wednesday was the birthday anniversary of John R. Knox, the hustling proprietor of the Star "garage of this village, and just for old time sake members of the McHenry Pleasure club, together with a few invited friends, "sprung" a real surprise on him at his comfortable home on Water street* that evening. Knowing the gang's weakness John, with the assistance of his amiable wife, soon had things arranged for the evening's entertainment, in which the "pasteboards" played a prominent part. At the midnight hour most palatable refreshments were served. It was a treat just a bit out of the ordinary for the Pleasure dob boys, as the host exerted himself to the limit to make his unexpected guests feel at hone. A Close Call Elvin Brefeld, the six-year-old sen of Mrs.' Christina Brefeld, had* a narrow escape from drowning in the lower end of the mill pond near Borden's ice house on Saturday morning last, when he fell in thru the ice. Had it not been for the timely assistance rendered by A. S. Parks there is no telling whether or not the lad would have been saved. "Bert" just happened to be near the scene with a rope when the youngster went thru and throwing one end of the rope to the little fellow he was safely pulled to shore. The water at the point is between six and seven feet deep. M. E. Church ggnday school each Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock and preaching at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, the 28th, District Superintendent Rev. Allison F. Clark will deliver the qermon and conduct the sacrament of the Lord's supper. He will also preside at the quarterly conference immediately following. At 2:30 p. m. services at Volo. Dr. Clark will also conduct the quarterly conference there. ^ Albert H. Burrows, Pastor. ; \ The Elite Eight yfcs Gertrude Weber-acted tess to the Elite Eight at the home of her sister, Mrs. William Bishop, on Water street last Friday evening. Five hundred was played and prizes were awarded to Misses Gertrude Weber and Emma Thelen. Refreshments were served immwiately after the games. - Dance Satarday Night The McHenry post, America*' gion, will sponsor another dance at their hall next Saturday night anc the dough boys are once more looking forward to a fine vcrowd and a jolly, good time. McAndrews' orchestra will furnish the music and the same prices of admission will prevail. Everybody is cordially invited to attend. Entertained Frieada Mrs. P. H. Weber acted as hostess to a number of her friends at the Northwestern hotel last Thursday evening. Cards furnished tile even ing's chief diversion and first honors ' Total^iVt.. • • .$4400.00 Please do not delay in answering as we must have immediate action, so we can make arrangements before the water freezes up. • Make all of your cheeks payable to the Fox River Valley Deep Waterway Association and mail to J. C. Holly, cashier of the Fox River Valley State bank, McHenry, 111., and the proper receipts will be mailed you with a statement as to just how the money is used. Very truly yours, Chas. E. Carson, Pres. , = tq Chas. E. Reed, Triad. ' Everett Hunter, ST., Sec. * Surprise Party Kid Dorothy Walsh was tendered a very pleasant surprise at her hollle on Waukegan Road Friday evening of last week, that day being her birthday anniversary. A crowd of young folks arrived at 8:16. and spent the evening in singing, dancing and playing games. At a late hour delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Walsh and the time after the luncheon was passed in telling "spook" stories, after which the party broke up, all wishing Miss Dorothy many more happy birthdays. Those present were Misses Gladys Van Natta, Arline Harrison, Mildred Kinsala, Viola Stilling, Mary Pender Walsh, Lillian Doherty and Dorothy Walsh and Messrs. Earl Walsh, Howard Phalin, Edmund Barbian, Glenn Wattles, Tfceodote Schiessle and Joe Buch. A Big Bazaar For 8t. Mary's church is under preparation for Dec. 5, 7 and 9. Last year the crowdq that came to enjoy themselves were amazed to see the wonderful transformation if the hall. This year new things are being planned to make it interesting and memorable. The people of McHenry have always found the festivities undertaken tar the committees of St. Mary's church to be the classiest and most enjoyable events. Further details in next week's issue. f ^ Chicken Pie Supper and Basaar The Ladies' Aid society held a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. W. F. Vogt on Thursday afternoon of last week. Plans for the chicken pie supper and bazaar were completed and the date set for the event being Thursday, Dec. 9. The place to be Stoffel's dining hall, now rented and managed by the American Legion. In this spacious hall a large crowd can be accommodated and the ladies are very busy making aprons, comforters and fancy articles and they hope to have a larger and more varied assortment to choose from than ever before This will be the place to do your Xrnas shopping and the members are anxious to show you how much a dollar will buy. As for the chicken pie supper well, the ladies intend to live up to their reputation and give you one Setter than ever before and all the good things that go with chicken pie will be served. Music will be furnished during the evening and a pleasant, social time is assured, at the.cfose of which the remaining articles will probably be sold at auction. A special meeting of the society will be held on Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Members are urgently requested to attend the meetings which are being held every week in order to complete the large amount of work before the above mentioned UBNCMEmOtSHTMIVE REPAIRING CLUB HOUSE TO STIMULATE INTEREST COUNTY HOME BUREAU IX Extensive Alterations and .It Pistakee Repairs Entertained Thirteea CUI» The members of the Thirteen club journeyed out to the beautiful country home of Miss Lelah Claxton on Friday afternoon of last week, where a few hours were pleasantly spent playing the usual game of five hundred. It is needless to say all had a most delightful time, Mrs. Cora Bassett being the moat fortunate and carried away the prize. At the usual hour a delicious luncheon was served and the guests departed voting Miss Lelah a most genial hostess. Will Close at Noon Following a custom which has prevailed in the village for many years, all of the general stores about town will close at noon today and remain closed for the balance of the day. Steel Penetrate* Eye While in the act of1 removing a shoe from a horse's hoof in his father's blacksmith shop on Tuesday afternoon of last week, a piece of steel penetrated the eye of Hubert Schoewer. Strang as it may seem, the injury caused the young man little or no pain and for this reason the member was given no attention. The follow- ^ morning, however, the eye was very much inflamed and* on recommendation of the family physician the young man went over to Woodstock, where an operation was performed by Dr. Seeley, whereby tha steel was removed. The eye is now doing very nicely and should be as good as ever within the course of the next few days. Mrs. Green Engaged Mrs. James Green is now in charge of the McHenry Electric shop, having taken up the new position on Wednesday morning of this week. The shop will henceforth be open all day and Mrs. Green will be pleased to wait on you. H. E. Bueh, the local plumber and steam fitter, will also maintain his office and show room in the same building and Mrs. Green may also be consulted and will be pleased tfl.^ive any information pertaining^ tl Mr, Buch's business,^ %" _ went to Miss Kathryn Weber and the the inventor and builder is looking j consolation to Mrs. Simon Stoffel. Re- 4 3 ^ 4 r - ; The postoffices will be closed between mails and the rural letter carr also be given a day of grace. Univeraaliat Church Sunday'school at 10:00 a. m. and congregational services at 11:00 next Sunday as usual. The sermon will be the fourth in the series on "The Place Jesus in Religion," the specific Mrs. Walter J. Walsh Is a Member of the Committee Which Will Assist Mrs. Mary Dalbey of Woodstock The McHenry County Home Bureau is out to increase its membership and with this purpose in mind a drive, to be general throout the entire county, Will be vigorously prosecuted next week. Hie drive will start on Monday, Nov. 29, and continue until Saturday, Dec. 4. Mrs. Fred B. McConneil of Woodstock has been naiiied the county membership chairman and in this drive will have the assistance and co-operation of the following named ladies: Mrs. Grant Anthony, Riley; Miss Mary Haug, Coral; Mrs. Walter J. Walsh, McHenry; Mrs. G. A. Miller, Seneca; Mrs. Henry Echternach, Marengo; Mrs. J. C. Furlong, Spring Grove; > Mrs. Charles Kruse, Rich mond; Mrs. Thomas Murray, Chemung; Mrs, Leon Dodge, Ringwood. These ladies will also have the assis tance of the organization specialist of the state university. A personal invitation is to be extended to every rural woman, while the town women who are interested in working thru an organization for better homes are asked to give their names to some home buq^u member. Hie Home Bureaus of the st^le have long since proven their invaluable worth thru the solving of many problems pertaining to the home. Results show they have helped women manage their housework so they have more time for training children, church work, reading and recreation; solved* many recreation problems of young people, taught proper feeding that promotes disease resistance, colling poultry and how to be homemakers instead of just housekeepers. A few reasons why McHenry county should boost the Home Bureau: 1. In one school in our county 39 per cent of the children were found to be malnourished. 2. U. S. health reports show that one baby in every fivrf dies. 3. Due to the unattractiveness of pifesent rural life an iacrease. 4. Homemakers in the census were classed as having "no occupation." It must be recognized as a profession. 5. Women do the major buying for the household. 6. The waste of woman power menaces the nation's rural life. 7. A progressive mother makes the family one generation ahead of the family with only a progressive daughter. The McHenry unit of the county organization can well stand an increase in its membership and, no doubt, the drive next week will result in many of the women of this village arid community taking out a membership. % Mrs. R. R. Turner of Solon Mills, in discussing the drive, says: "I wish we might reach thru the membership drive women who live in beautiful houses, not homes; women who need to l>e lifted up out of ruts of custom and old fashioned ideas; women who need contact and ^nly the chance for growth and expansion and women who are eager to learn thru the home advisory service the splendid opportunities afforded them." Loses Left Thumb John J. Schumacher of Spring Grove is minus his left thumb and considers himself fortunate that he did not lose his life in an accident which occurred on the farm known a3 the Math. Freund place northwest of Johnsburg one day last week. Mr. Schumacher was engaged in sinking a new well in an old 80-ft. open well when he lost his balance and would have fallen into the well head first had it not beep for the fellow workmen, who caught him just as he fell. In the fall his left thumb became wedged in the jack and was lacerated at the first joint. He was taken to his family physician, where the ugly wound was dressed #•««"' eome * time past Jtenry Ericsson, a Chicago contractor, has had a prang of woikmen at Pistakee Jiay, where extensive alterations, tensions and repairs are being made on the Pistakee Yacht club building and when the job has been completed Pistakee will he able to boast of one of the finert and most complete club houses to be found in this summer resort region. The building has been in decidedly bad shape for some time past, but by the time another summer season has arrived the place will offer all the advantages enjoyed by a club many times its size. We are informed that besides the re-arrangement of the place, which will give the club a large ball room, library, kitchen, dining room and parlors for ladies and gentlemen, arrangements are now also under way for the installation of a heating system, which seems to give further color to reports that have been circulated of late that many of the residents around Pistakee are planning to spend most of the year at their respective places in the future. H. R. Levine, the McHenry electrical contractor, has just been awarded the contract for the electrical work to be done at the place, while it is understood that H. E. Buch of this place has been asked to submit figures on the heating job. Bridget Brahan Dead v . Miss Bridget Brahan, a former lfe^ Henry resident and who will be favorably remembered by many Plaindealer readers, passed away at her late home in Elgin last Thursday for many years she was employed in the screw department of the Elgin watch factory. She was a member of St. Regina's court, W. C. O. F., of Elgin and prominent in church circles. Two brothers, James and Edward, both of that city survive her. The funeral took place from St Mary's Catholic church at Elgin at 9:30 o'clock last Saturday morning and was attended by a number of relatives and close friends from this village. Interment was made in Mt Hope cemetery. McHenry friends extend to the bereaved ones their heartfelt, sympathy. Fair New In Session The annual church fair, given mjder the auspices of St. John's congrega tion, opened up at the parish hall at Johnsburg last Sunday afternoon and then large crowds have been in attendance. The event will come to a close today (Thanksgiving), whefi the big feature will be the serving of a chicken dinner. Quite a number of McHenry people are planning attending the "fair today. The Jolly Sixteen The Jblly Sixteen club me^ with •ine posvon^® ^ Mrs. Geo. J. Schreiner on Elm street camera will ^ Thursday afternoon for five hundred, the prize winners being: Mrs. Wm. Bishop, first; Mrs. Geo. Worts, second; Mrs. F. O. Gans, third. usual refreshments were served aX close of the games. • •' ? Saw Game at Elgift Jesus in Keng'on ^e A dozen or more foot ball enthus topic being 'Jesus and the Protestant^ of ^ ^ motored to Elgin Reformation." -- dially invited. Everyone is most cor- last Sunday afternoon, where they ents were served The Variety Club Tim members of the variety club of this village journeyed out to the pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Rogers west of town last Thursday evening, where a few very social hours were passed at five hundred. Mrs. Chas. J. Reihansperger and W. J. Donavin were awarded first honors, while Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson and Chas, J. Reihansperger were the consolation prize winners. A' delicious luncheon was served. Building Ice Slide Chas. Unti, the local ice cream manufacturer, is having an tee slide Constructed from the landing of his ice house to the pond, which will, he hopes, shorten the time for the filling of his big ice house by at least two days. The slide will do away with all hauling and the ice this year will be run direct from the pond upon the slide and thence into the house. Last' year five days were consumed in putting in the season's supply, while Mr. Unti is looking forward to filling the big house to the roof this year in three days or les3. ' Mrs. J liases Rever a Ilsstnea Mrs. James Revor chose a happy way of celebrating her birth anniversary by inviting a company of friends to her John street home on Monday evening of this week. Five hundred was played and prizes awarded as follows: First, Mrs. Henry Antholz; consolation, Mrs. Elizabeth Laures. A delicious luncheon was served at the close of the games. The hostess was the recipient of several pretty gifts as mementos of the occasion. ^ pbm to See Game at WooJiWt Quite a few of the local followers of the sport are planning on driving over to Woodstock this (Thanksgiving) afternoon, where a double header will be played. The Woodstock Legion team will meet the Lincoln Athletic club (colored) eleven of Chicago, while the curtain raiser will be between the fast ^Woodstock high school team and the Bo wen high school of Chicago. Change In Tiase Table * Anothef slight change in the C. & N. W. railway time schedule took place on Monday morning of this week. The Chicago passenger now leaves this station at 8:19 instead of saw the Elgin Legion trim the Aurora Do your Christmas shopping atjKaysees 7 to 0. Leonard Frett, a for Harry's electric shop, Justen block, (mer McHenry high school basket ball McHenry Utar, played right tackle for Aurora. apaaoa Finger In Corn Shredder Math. Schmitt, who resides north of Johnsburg, lost the little finger on his left hand one day last week while operating a corn shredder. The accident occurred in the same manner as has maimed hundreds in the past. The injury was dressed by the'* family physician. •• We Buy Poultry Farmers, before selling your poultry get in touch with I. Levinson West McHenry, who pays highest prices. Make deliveries on Wednes day or Thursday, Dee. 1 mad 2. Cpll phone 119-R-i. * ITEFBOf LOCAL WTaOT AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDRALER ' REPORTERS DURING WEEK J What People Are Doing la This Vil- f lage and the Immediate Vicinity-- Other Short Paragraphs ' Special ice cream for yoor 1%aaks- f giving dinner at G. Unti's. ^ High-cHsss line of electrical ftxiured* at Harry's electric shop, Justen block, McHenry. All of the drinking fountains about town have been taken up and placed - into winter storage. Make it an electrical Christmas by ^ selecting your gifts at Harry's dee- - trie shop^ Justen block, McHenry. ' *; It is none too early to come in and- ? select one of our phonographs for Christmaa. Everett music store, Mc- s H^iry. " ^ , A number of our business house* • - have their windows prettily decorated in harmony with the Thanksgiving * season. - Reading lamps, American Beauty, < Universal and Simplex irons and Sim** ' plex heaters at Harry's electric shop^ Justen block, McHenry. ,. r The huge shipment of carp by Ben Stilling & Son took place last Friday. < We are told that the shipment brought . the owners ten cents a pound.. Quite a number of our yoang psople attended a dance given by the Amatf* lean Legion at Woodman lmll at Cryatal Lake last Saturday evening. * Word from John Unti, who left ra»^< cently to spend the winter m hit edit home in Italy, is to the effect that hi - arrived safely and is enjoying hftnMtf thoroly. • The. kellastone finish was applied , to th^ Frank- Freund home on Ehir street the latter part of last week and, outside of a few minor details, the new home is how completed. A baby daughter was born to Mayor . and Mrs. John O. Qison at the Harr vard hospital last Thursday and odr active and progressive burgomaster fa just as happy as he can be. Robins have remained with HfV longer this fall than has* ever been known to be the case. Even as late , as last wfcek several of tha rod breasted birds were ^een haCB. Announcement was made" by Re*. Edward Berthold from the pnlpit aft ' St Mary's church last Sunday mov ing that a fair will be held for tip benefit of the church early in Decern* . her. One month from today ia Christmas. This leaves just four med ,; weeks form merchants to advertigft their stocks. Better amke arrangement for space in H*e Plaindeil*^ now. ! A Mardi Gras dance at the Amet* ican Legion hall in» this village on evening of Thursday, Dec. 1$, giveji promise of being one of the hinMl, ^ events of the kind ever held in |f®- Henry. * % v * Geese have been on the wing during- # the past week or two and, according to reports, one of our rural reaidMta succeeded in bagging four of the btfds^ on a farm north erf the village onh dafrjj ^ last week. ' f £ The community high as well as th»(.; gnde school closed last evening (Wed nesday) for the balance of the week, V thus giving the scholars and teachefd; an opportunity to eat HmnksgivinR* dinner with home folks. The McHenry County Farmers' Cf*•? operative association, of which Chsi^/^ L. Page of this village is the prem-'* dent, last Thursday certified to the . secretary of state to an increase of capital stock from *50,000 to $100,00®. A Ford sedan, driven by Walter Carey of this village, collided with aa Overland touring car driven by Mark Palmer on a street at Woodstock on • recent evening, but luckily no was injured and no serious damage re- ^ suited. ; Sparks from a passing freight en-, gine set Are to the grass along tl* , C. & N. W. right-of-way north of the village last Friday afternoon and, while no particular harm was done, some anxiety was caused among that owners, whose property adjoins ^ tha railway right-of-way. James Otr, the unfortunate railroad brakeman who suffered a broken 8 j33 with a stop at Crystal Lake. The l^e g here a few weeks ago, is still co»- evening passenger now arrives at 5:05: ^ gj Luke's hospital in Chicago instead of 4:49. The time of leaving according to reports from there* the Chicago terminal same as in the past. remain* the it will be at least another five or si* weeks before he will be able to rehm to his family and home at Lake <hh* eva, Wis. * Miss Alice Clement, famous ChiMI*? Move to New Flat Oi- C. Boley last week moved his family from the Englehardt house on . - Water street to the newly completed |go police woman, is now vtsitinp flat in the bfewery buildup last Sat- ious picture show houses thruout ** urday. The new flat is Modern in state with her photo play every detail and is probably one of the thi City." The Ch,cago police-nman coziest in town. The house thus va- gives a brief outline of her work m cated by the Boley family is now oc-! Chicago before the pictare is shown, cupied by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kennebeck. ' Baseball Club te Giva Dn«t» -M The McHenry Baseball club has already made arrangements for the holding of a masquerade ball early in January. We are told that all of the prizes have already been solicited and the boys are out to make the event a big social #s well as financial sue- Among McHenry county cities she 1 already visited are Woodstock and Harvard. The Illinois Automobile club >hos issued a warning to buyers of uaad cars to be sure and deal with responsible concerns only. So many cars are stolen in these times tha& one la 1W apt to get hold ot a stolen mashine when purchasing a second hand car and therefore stands a chance of toa- Plaindealer ad? bring mg the machine aa chase price. v . •'