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*. .4 -*». ;*•*. ... 1 J*'," 1.4 ,.. .'J.,^. . 7.** ?. .(* PPPfPi f&V^M { ' .r? 4 * # < * '/A?* ^w,7i ,,,,,- - * * * vr - :^f • *'J*Jr%Jt'j!£**#% > ,c ^.f ^>M'ri{-^. -v*S% * . . . *i». ••'. 'sK* fflfc.*:.? . \ } VOLUME XLVII MCHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JANUARY IS. 1022 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS A8 TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS "' • OP OUR EXCHANGES !> i-"H'C:?: <.:#r m- Miscellaneous Assortment of News tteni In Condensed Form Far Buy People Nelson Bros, of Kenosha, Wis., last Saturday opened a branch grocery store in the Bower building at Rich- "Tt county jail at Woodstock is now being: equipped with saw and mapl proof bars, ttius doing away with the danger of future jail breaks. A vireless com planter, the inv^itien of C. W. Lanham of Kentucky, ^ was demonstrated before a gathering of farmers at Elgin last Saturday J* afternoon. Prof. W. A. Cochrane has decided v to take a rest after a service of fiftytwo "years as one of the instructors at % the deaf and dumb school at Del- ", avan, Wis. William F. Koch, newly appointed if postmaster at Union, McHenry coun- : ty, took up his new duties the first of $ the year. He succeeds W. L. Nulle, 'r who has held the position for two terms. I The body of Carl Lindquist, a farm hand, was discovered in a refriger- ^ ator car on the C. & N. W. tracks at €< Palatine one day last week, It is be- :: . lfeved that Lindquist crawled into the car while under the influence of liquor and froze to death. . Dr. A. M. Wray, for many years a practicing veterinarian at/Richmond, ' passed away at Denver," Colo., on Tuesday of last week. The former j. McHenry county doctor sold his prac- ? tiee at Richmond in 1914, since when w he has spent most of his time in the ^ .west. , A group of Chicago it Northwestern railroad officials made a tour of .the Kenosha division one day last r .w wee^ and patrons of the road resid- „"'jis^ *ing . in the towns served by this * ; branch are hoping that the officials' visit may result in theJbetterment of the service. A sentence of from one to fifteen years in the penitentiary was imposed by Judge Edward D. Shurtleff in the circuit court at Woodstock last Saturday upon Fred Nordyke, who V , jfr f > q ? : t w- , . m : /* m was found guilty of the charge of having burlarized a Hebron shoe store several months ago. Ray Paddock, chairman of the Lake county board of supervisors,' took a chilly bath in Bang's lake at Wauconda one day last week when, while engaged as an ice harvester, he stum-'to familiarize GOLF CLUB DIRECTORS MEET Hiipe to Have Grounds In Shape For Playing By July 1 The directors of the newly organised McHenry Country club- held a very important meeting at the West McHenry State bank building last Saturday evening, at which time plans for this season's work were gone over in a thoro manner. Among other things it was decided that the work of completing the club's course should start at the earliest possible date, that the greens should be given over to an expert just as soon as the weather will permit and that the initiation foe be collected from those who have signed the application blanks for membership. One of the enthusiastic members of the club informed the writer that the work of collecting -the initiation dues will start the latter part of the week and, in view of the fact that eighty-five applications for member- Ships have already been signed, the collection of these fees will make it possible for the club to go ahead with the plans of completing the course and getting same in readiness for actual playing. The work accomplished last fall, together with the purchasing of seeds, represents the expenditure of something like $1,500, placing the club in a position where funds are now necessary to go 41 head with this year's plans, and when once these membership fees have* been collected the completion of the course will be pushed with all possible haste. As stated in these columns some weeks ago, the membership fee for the first 100 members has been placed at $25. After the 100 mark has been reached the fee will be advanced to $50. Those who contemplate becoming members of the club and who have not as yet signed an application blank should do so without delay as the 100 mack in membership is sure to be reached very shortly. Among the very latest of our summer residents to sign up for membership is none other than Sidney Smith, Chicago Tribune's famous cartoonist, and whose summer home is located at Howell's Villas. A feature which, even at this early date, assures the success of the club is the unusual enthusiasm which is being displayed among those who have signed the applications for membership vouchers. Among these applicants are many who have never played the game, but their anxiety themselves with the .•c- ;0 : jr? . *V* & j!^f ^ <£ vrtk * . Ik,. * •" t4 ->' *:• bled and fell headlong into about twenty feet of icy water. He was ,rescued by fellow workers. The Lakeside »Fishing company of Chicago, which has been granted a permit to seine German carp in the waters of Illinois, has been active at Diamond Lake, Lake county, of late, where large hauls have been made. Tho company also expects to do some seining under the ice at Third Lake. Owing to the fcreat demand for tkeir machines, the Woodstock typewriter factory is now running a night shift. Besides the manufacture of their own model the county seat factory is also engaged in the manufacture of a small machine known as the "Annell," which is being sold by a Chicago concern. Excellent skating afforded by the lake at Lake Geneva, Wis., is drawing hundreds to that famous watering place every afternoon and evening. Skating and ice boating seems to be tho ^general thing. The lake is lighted in the evening for the convenience of those who cannot enjoy tho sport during the day. Thru the efforts of the Palatine Ctanmercial club the young people of that community as well as the older folks who enjoy the sport have been provided with an artificial skating pood. C. H. Patten, one of the village's progressive men, loaned the land, while the city provided the water with which to flood same. The Crystal Lake Herald, rapidly becoming recognised as one of the leading country journals of northern Illinois, has just installed a two-revolution Whitlock newspaper press. The installation of this press gives Editor Cobb one of the best equipped small city plants to be found anywhere. More power to you, brother, George Renehan of Round Lake declares that never before in his history has he received so many inquiries about the renting gf summer resort cottages as has been the case with him since January 1. It is not uncommon for resorters to rerent at the close of a season, but very seldom are prospective resorters looking for places this early in the year. A jury in the McHenry circuit feQfjirt last Saturday morning returned a verdict in favor of the city of Woodstock in the case of Phil J. McCauiey of Woodstock vs. the city of Woodstock, in which the former asked $5,000 damages for personal injuries which he claimed were suffered by him a year ago last December when ho was knocked down by an auto driven by City Electrician John Seagrist. "Hie plaintiff had, prior to the filing of 4m suit for damages, been offered $860 by*the city as a comprosport is indicative of the interest, and with such a spirit prevalent nothing but succoBB can crown the efforts of those who are responsible for the organization of the club. The grounds chosen are said to bo particularly suited for the purpose and in the course of time should develop into one of the finest, gel£ courses to be found anywhere. To Advance* Postal Savings Postmasters Walsh and Bassett announce that under the new government savings system the postoffice department and the treasury department have joined to advance postal savings for the deposit of savings and treasury savings certificates for investment. Altho the 25c thrift stamp and the $5 war savings stamp have been withdrawn from sale, a more comprehensive method of accumulating savings is now available. "Under the new unified system a 10c savings stamp fills the need of school children and one dollar will open an interes t-beari i$g account. Twenty NAY ORGANIZE KIWARIS REPRESENTATIVE TALKED TO BUSINESS MEN MONDAY Action May Be Taken at Big Dinner and Meeting to Be Held Here Monday Evening, January -(0 Do the business and professional men of McHenry favor some sort of an organization by which they may extend their efforts in the direction of accomplishing the better things for the community? This is a question which will come up for a final decision at a big gettogether dinner to be held at Justen's hotel on Monday evening, Jan. se. Within tile period of the last twenty years no less than a dozen attempts have been made to get the business, professional and influential men of the village organized in a body for the purpose as above mentioned, but never have we been able to get these men to stick. One or two meetings and that was the end of the organization. Since the splendid meeting held in this village on the evening of Jan. 6, it has been suggested that now is the time to get busy on a permanent organization and with that thought in mind W. L. Howell, proprietor of the Exide Battery station, it upon himself to invite a representative of the Kiwanis clubs to this village and in response to said invitation Mr. Millard came to McHenry on Monday of this week, at which time he met and spoke to a large number of our business m^n. Two distinct meetings were field on that afternoon. The first was held at the Fox River Valley State bank building at one o'clock and the second at the West McHenry State bank building at the hour of three. The visitor, at both meetings, explained to the men present just what the Kiwanis is, what it stood for, the minimum membership necessary for the organization of a club, the initiation fee, annual dues and such other matters as he thought might be of interest. In order that McHenry may be given a Kiwanis club there must be at least fifty members. The initiation fee is $20.00, while tho minimum annual dues that may be decided on by any club is $10.00 per year, payable every six months. The organization is now in its sixth year with a total of 650 clubs in this country and Canada. While their activities thus far have been confined principally to the larger cities, it is their aim to take in hunarous 01 uic GiiiuiiQr wiuinuiiwwf AIIGshould McHenry decide to form such club here it will give us the rare distinction of being the smallest town to come into the organization. As a result of Monday's meeting a committee of five was appointed for the purpose of canvassing the village and distributing the tickets for the dinner to be held on the evening of January 30. The members of the committee are: W. L. Howell, John R. Knox, Chas. J. Reihansperger, Atty. A. H. Pouse and F. H. Wattles. It is to be hoped that the coming dinner and banquet will be as well attended as the one of Jan. 6. No matter what your feeling may be towards the Kiwanis, come to the meeting and if it is found that the majority favor some other form of organization this can be disposed of at that time without going to the trouble ^>f calling a second meeting. So far as the writer has been able dollars will buy a "Roosevelt" certifl , to . ,le arn there is a difference of A , cate, which has a maturity value of 0?m,0P.<|8 T toJhe f)rt 1J of $25 five years later. Eighty dollars will buy a "Washington" certificate worth 4100 five years later, and $800 buys a "Lincoln" certificate worth $1,000 in five years. Has Right Hand Badly 'Burned George J. Don&vin, employed In the tion McHenry should have. Some seem to favor a Kiwanis club, while others declare that purely a homo organization would be the thing. The, Plaindealer is not here to dobate on the question, but we do believe th%t McHenry should have some sort of an organization made up of WILBUR SELLS OUT AlexaadUr Company TaliW Local BUHMM Over One of the biggest and moot important business changes to take place in McHenry in a long time and which has been in the course of consummation for at least two weeks was closed here last Thursday morning, when the transfer of the Wilbur Lumber company's property, including the lumber, coal and feed business, was taken over by the Alexander Lumber company and since that time the business lias been conducted by the pew owners. >. Rumors regarding the sale of the Wilbur property haV» been afloat here for some time past and the pub lie announcement of the sale will therefore be no surprise to many of our people. The Wilbur Lumber company has conducted a yard in this village for nearly thirty-five years, purchasing the lumber business of Smith A Son of this village in 1888. At the time of the sale the local firm retained the feed and coal end of the business, which they carried on until about five years later, when this end of the business was also sold to the Wilbur people. The Alexander company, which owns and operates eighty-five different yards, most of which are located in the state of Illinois, is a considerably larger concern than that of the Wilbur Lumber company. Their headquarters are located at Chicago and Aurora. The change, we are informed, will not affect the management here, as Geo. H. Johnson, who has so faithfully as well as satisfactorily looked after the interests of his former employers, has been retained as resident manager, while the balance qf the employes will also remain. INFANT IS CALL>» Joho Clement jConway Buried From St. Patrick's Saturday hardware store conducted by his | ijve wires, who are out to push the brother, Walter J. Donavin, on the , better things for the community. West Side, is wearing his right hand in a sling since Monday morning of this week as the result of an explosion which occurred when he attempted to rekindle a fire in the furnace at the store. The injury was a very painful one and it will be some time before the victim of the accident will regain the use of tho injured member. ; . First Methodist Church 'Die final values for life are all moral and religious; these «(re the only real aids of life as at present manifested in man." This comes from the pen of John Tyler, the noted biologist, not a theologian, and yet how many of us are seriously searching for any of those values? Everyone is welcome to attend the church service Sunday morning at 11:00 a. m., at which the pastor will dis- Eskimo Pies Wo have "obtained a permit for the manufacture of Eskimo pies and will jcuss Plato's Ideal of Righteousness," start making this very newest frozen the third of his series of five sermons delicacy tomorrow (Friday) morning on ethical ideals. The community for Saturday's delivery. Eskimo Sunday school will meet at the Em When the death of John Clement, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Conway of Riverside Drive, was announced on last Friday afternoon it brought sorrow to many hearts. His sickness being of short duration, lasting only about forty-eight hours, his death came as a shock to the devoted parents and other relatives. On Wednesday evening of last week he was stricken with spinal meningitis and, while nothing that loving hands could do was left undone, the Angel of Death claimed him for his own, and after a brief existence of the God who gave him. The sympathy felt for the bereaved parents was manifested in the crowd which gathered at the home and church, in the consoling words of the pastor, Rev. M. J. McEvoy, and by the many beautiful floral offerings. Like a beautiful flower of the spring time Which blossoms and fades too soon, his young life ended, leaving a void in the home and in the hearts of the parents and little sister which only time and faith can fill. There's a little flower removed ^ Ere it felt the blight of sin; Thru the door the angels make V Darling baby has passed In. * Far beyond the azure skies. Where the time star-eyes peep, Free from all sad cares and fears "Baby Jack" has gone to sleep. He will wake in fairer lands, Where tho angel voices sing, There the floweret will expand, There will love perfection bring. Angels bore him safely there, So for him we must not weep; In his Heavenly home above. Angels, guard o'er him will keep. Card of Thanks We wish, in this manner, to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind favors and words of consolation extended us by our friends and neighbors during the illness apd after the death of our darling baby. We also wish to thank the donors of the lovely floral pieces. |(r. and Mrs. R. F. Conway* - "Following the Foot" J "Following the Fox" is the t/tle of a very neat and most interesting little pamphlet just issued by Carlton Prouty of Winnetka, 111., who owns, and during the summer season occupies with his family, a summer home on the east banks of Fox river near the dam. The story pies, manufactured by the McHenry ice cream factory, will be on sale at the following places: Vogt's drug store, Busy Bee cafe, Brewery Ser vice station, Niesen's cafe and at C. Unti's. McHenry Ice Cream Factory, C. Unti, Prop., McHenry, 111. pi re theatre at 9:45,' the usual hour. Buys Smith Estate Hi Wank Hughes, a trusted and valued employe of the A. T. A T. Co., and who already owns a home east of Fox river, where he and his family have resided for some time past. Receives Benefit In Chicago Hospital has this week come into the posses- Miss Anna Powers, who has been'sion of the John R. Smith estate taking treatments at the Post Graduate hospital in Chicago for some time past, returned to her home in this village last week very much improved in health. Her many friends will be greatly pleased to lentil this encouraging news. & ' _ - , X ' ' •• • home, also located east of the river. The house is now, and has been for some years past, occupied by M. J. Freund and family, but according to our information it is the p}an of the purchaser to occupy tho place himself. ml BOND CARRIED 449 TO 80 ONLY 533 VOTERS TURNED OUT AT ELECTION SATURDAY Remit Gives Board of Power to Go Ahead With School Plans New school in McHenry was given by the voters of the McHenry community high school district, No. 156, last Saturday, when by a vote of 449 to 80 the $125,000 school bond issue was carried. As had been freely predicted by those who have kispt close watch, the vote of last Saturday* was considerably smaller than that of Dec. 14. In fact, the vote dropped to almost one-half of that registered at the previous election, the total number of voters being 533 against 1,019 as registered in the December election. The result of the vote of last Saturday was as follows: For Against McHenry ........ v. ,.4l2 57 Ringwood ............ B7 & Total . 449 80 Now that thfe board has boon vested with the power to go ahead with their plans in regard to the purchasing of the site and the disposing of other matters which necessarily will have to be done before the advertising of bids can take place, all may rest assured that this honorable body of men will lose no time and that every effort will be extended in order to insure an early letting of the contract for the building. The ambition of the men on said board seems to be to have the building up and in readiness for occupancy at the beginning of another ^school year. According to contractors and builders this can be accomplished provided an early start is made. Now that the school question has been definitely settled, there is great rejoicing in the hearts of the younger generation as well as the men and women whose "boosting" assisted very materially in putting over all of the various propositions. It is now up to each and every one of us to give the board of said district every co-operation at our command and by everyone doing this it will only be" a short time before matters will have so shaped themselves that tho advertising for bids can be made. ANOTHER EXAMINATION West Stye Post Office Still Va According to Washington int According to announcement by the postmaster general thru the United" States civil service commission the position of postmaster at West McThe final stamp of approval for Henry is still vacant and as a result the building of a new cqpnmunity high 1 > ano^her examination for the position Will be held on February 11. The announcement comes as a gen. eral surprise to the patrons of the office as well as our citizens in general, as it was generally considered that the present incumbent in office* E. E. Bassett, who had successfully passed the examination as held last fall, would surely be reinstated. Just why another examination for the same office is to be held no one here is able to explain, but may have been considered advisable by the de partment in view of the fact that the present postmaster was the only applicant as well as only one to take the examination last fall and there may be a feeling among the higher ups that the examination held at that time had not been advertised as it should have been. No matter what the reason may be, another examination will be held and tnose wishing to Become candidates for the post office will be supplied with the necessary application blanks at the West Side office, Postmaster Bassett, who took the examination last fall, some time ago received his report of rating, which showed him to have passed very creditably arid he is liow at a loss to know whether or not he will be expected to again take the examination next month. MARRIED WEDNESDAY Eastern Star Holds Installation McHenry chapter, 0. EN S., together with invited friends,Jjenjoyed a most delightful time/-at Masonic hall in this villagst last Saturday evening, the occasion being the installation of their newly elected officers. Hie work of the evening was Miss Helen A. Freund and Joseph L. Bauer United at St. Mary's v!fiss Helen A. Freund and Mr. Joseph L. Bauer were united in marriage by Rev. Charles Nix at St Mary's Catholic church in this village at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning of this week. The attendants were Miss Kathryn Freund, sister of the bride, and Bernard Bauer, brother of the groom. The bride was gowned in white satin and wore the customary veil, which was held in place by orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid wore a dress of nile green crepe de chine and carried carnations. Immediately after tho ceremony the bridal party was driven out to the country home of the bride's parents south of this village, where a reception, attended by a large gathering of relatives, was tendered the happy under the able and pleasing super- j P®'1"' ^ evening a wedding vision of Mrs. Jennie Dumser of El- [dance was held at Smith's hall, Johnsgin, past worthy matron of the Elgin t>ur&- chapter and now state grand lecturer, j The bride is the second youngest The installation was followed by a j daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. sumptuous banquet and dancing, j Freund. Altho born at Spring Grove Miss Elsie Vycital also gave one of «*»« has spent the greater part of her her pleasing leadings during the I'fe in this immediate vicinity, where, evening, which was thoroly enjoyed y all. Mrs. John F. Freund Returns Jfrs. John F. Freund, one of our kighly respected citizens, who some %ime ago underwent quite a serious operation at the Garfield Parte hospital in Chicago, was able to return' home last Saturday evening. Altho ttill quite weak, Mrs. Freund is flowly regaining her strength and her family and close friends feel that her Complete recovery is now almost certain. Mrs. Freund feels very gratethru her modest and lady-like manners, she has won the' respect and high esteem of everyone who shaves her*acquaintance. /-- The groom is the second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bauer, who reside east of this village, and has always resided with his parents. Morally clean and with industry as another good trait of character, he has many friends, who hold him in high regard. For the time being the couple will make their home with relatives, but on about March 1 will go to house; fu l for t,h e ' though, tfuln, es,s of h..e.r !k, eeping on the ,fa rm o.f .t.h e groom,'s friends who remembered her with ... . . , . f post cards and letters during her JjMMg stay at the hospital. " First Univerealist Church v Next Sunday morning's sermon will be the second of the series on "What Is In the Bible?" It will be a discussion of the stories of beginnings found in the Book of Genesis. No "reconciliation with science" will be attempted and no "hidden spiritual father, which they have rented. Congratulations. Entertained Merry-Go- Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger most delightfully entertained the members of the Merry-Go-Round club at their hospitable home on Main street at a six o'clock dinner followed by cards last Friday evening. The dinner, needless to say, was thoroly enjoyed truth" revealed, but the true and J* the gathering as were the few obvious value of these stories will be|hours which flowed. High honors emphasized. The community Sunday at ®ve *lun<*red went to Mrs. F. E. school meets at the theatre at 9:45 \Conit and William Spencer. Those a. m. The church service is at 11:00 who made UP ^ gathering o'clock. John M. Grimes, Minister. besides the host and hostess were Messrs. and Mesdames W. F. Vogt, F. E. Covalt, William Spencer, Chas. L. Mrs. Robert Thompson Entertained Page and F. A. Bohlander. Mrs. Robert Thompson entertained covers water:a company of relatives at her home trips taken by the author and his two ™ Main street on Sunday evening in children on our own Fox river. Mr.; honor of her husband's birthday anni- j Prouty has on several occasions con-. versary. The evening was passed at (^aughters of America, will take place tributed to The Plaindealer very in- j fiye hundred, games and music and teresting stories covering water trips *t the midnight hour a delicious taken by himself and children, but luncheon was served. The gue: ^ his very latest literary effort is | present were Messri. and Mesdames worthy of special mention. In a let- 1 A. J. Schneider, Geo. H. Johnson and ter to The Plaindealer received a!Floyd Thompson. The occasion was short time ago, our congenial summer thoroly enjoyed ^by all, guest has kindly consented to deliver a speech on Fox river in McHenry at ITEMS OF LOCAL IlfTHffiST AS PICKED UP BY Pi.Arenwn.wi REPORTERS D(J]tING What People Are Doing In This VBlage and the immediate Vicinity-- --Other Short Paragraphs Ypu save when you ti^do a* Krfafe\ son's. ' ' •>'£? Many big bargains at Vycital's. iflr H cent counter. The Ladies' Aid society of thft M. ^ E. church will hold its next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 26. Miss Kathleen O'Reilly is a new employe in the office of the McHenry garage, haying started work t&ww last week. Mrs. E. Lawiess, who has boat* s* " the sick list, is recovering. The good news will, no doubt, be pleasing to her many friends. Having secured a permit, tho McHenry ice cream factory will start tomorrow making the newest iced delicacy known as Eskimo pies. .jW e are told that F. O. Gans is now having his window curtain bracket invention made up in Chicago, which seems to indicate that the plant is lost to this village. Valley camp, M. W. A., of this village will install their newly elected officers' at a regular meeting to be held at their hall on Wednesday evening of next week, Jan. 25. • More than fifty entries have boon made for the annual ski tournament which' is advertised to take place at the Cary slide next Sunday. McHenry, no doubt, will have a fair representation at the tournament. Dan Wilson, who was arrested in McHenry last November on a charge of forgery, threw himself at the mercy of• the circuit court at Wood-/ stock last week by pleading guilty to/ the charge. It is said that ho will bi paroled. Isadora Feffer, who for some time past has conducted a farm near Crystal Lake, was adjudicated a bankrupt in the U. S. district court in Chicago on Tuesday of this week. He listed his liabilities at $7,600 and his assets at $3,500. The McHenry post, American Legion, will hereafter hold but two meetings a montlf Instead of four as has been the order in the past. Meetings hereafter will take place on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. Mayor Simon Stoffel is preparing a statement regarding McHenry*s contemplated improvements, which will appear in next week's isuse. Mr. Stoffel had intended to get the statement in for this week's issue, !mt A Public £ard Party A public card party, sponawrtf by j. | the meml>ers of ^Joyce Kilmer court, erica, will take place K. of C. hall here next Saturday ing, Jan. 21. Five hundred and co will be played and suitable es awarded the winners. The playing will start promptly at 8:30 o'clock. Admission, including refreshmentsf 35 cents, including war tax. Everybody is cordially invited Barber Shops Consolidate to attend. ' An agreement was reached the first %'-r some public function should it be the ^ week whereby the barber ' Motleo . wish of our people to have him do so. | ghopg of Fnuu<;n Bros and Martin Riverview camp, No. 6818, R. N. The proposal is indeed a splendid one,g Schmitt wre consolidated and since!of A., will hold its installation at and we feel safe in stating that sj^0p condUcted by Fran- Justen's hotel on Thursday evening, Henry will be afforded an opportu- j ien gros jn the Brefeld building has Jan. 26. All Neighbors requested to rtity of hearing this gentleman at j)oen dosed, both of the proprietors | come and bring your husbands, or a some time in the future. ifeoing to work in the Smithy shop friend with you. Our want ads bring rssulf|^ V^ vJ#n Monday morning. . A. v«V,. t*. ^ • Katherine C. Schneider, Recorder. other business matters Interferred. Fishing thru the ice at Ptatakm and nearby lakes has been qpits general during the pfst two wwilri or more. Silver bass are being caught in goodly numbers, while some fine specimen of bass am have also boon taken from waters. The McHenry post, American Legion, is getting ready for the staging of another athletic show at their hall in this village, which will be held some time in the very near future. Some exceptional talent has alisadj been signed up. Watch this paper for further announcements. Edward T. Bailey, lecturer, appeared as the fourth number «4 Mc- Henry's lyceum course at the Empire theatre here last evening. A large audience greeted the speaker. A full account of Mr. Baijpy's appearance in McHenry will appear in next week's issue of The Plaindealer. Whoever took the boxing glove* from the American Legion club rooms in this village is kindly adked to return them immediately as they will be needed in the very near future when another big athletic show will be staged. Kindly return the gloves to John L. May, commando'. Only a small crowd attended the hard time party as sponsored by the- McHenry post, American Legion, at their hall here last Friday evening. Those who did turn out, however, were treated to a most enjoyable time. The Fox River Four of tins village furnished the music. The subscription contest, conducted by the Woodstock Daily and Weekly Sentinel during the past several weeks, came to a close last Saturday evening. The big prise, a Haynea touring car, was won by Mrs. F. A. Graham of Woodstock, who resetted a total of 18,657,375 votes duritgj^ the contest. George E. Lamph«% son of Mrs. May me Lamphere, ranked ninth in the list of candidates with st total of 4,029,550. his prise being ^. $30.00 merchandise order. ) The work of tilling the local let houses was completed last Thursday, very much to \he satisfaction of the ners, who for a-whiie had bees given cause for worry when the outlook for a crop was a bit discouraging. Workmen employed on the Borden field, after a lay-off of four days, again started harvesting on Tuesday morning. With the big Borden house filled, the ice is now being shipped to other near-by plants owned and <<perated by the Borden company. It is to be hoped that the weathur will remain such as to insure work tut' men for souse time te come. W