The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

_ Y&rTWr' NOW , Prow Onrllilittt- Gonerml Mviiw aigjhth mdl» MfUl schools took the icm at lr! ^*ri| %• < "4 %* - Bri/ tMOninaticfo the High *jtm. The following: is list of those taking the examination: •Mildred Gibbs, Harold s Larson, Dorothy Peet, ison, Ruth Whiting, Sobre Whiting. Johnsburg--Alfona Adams, Marie Baer, Joseph Freund, Mariha Huff, Bernard Jung, Catherine Michels, Mildred Miller. \ • Lineolh--Amelia Regner, Lillian Vogt. Sherman Hill--Irene Von Drnssk. Cherry Valley--Albin Anderson, Vara Draper, Mary McAndrews. Howe District--Milton Stecker, Ralph Stecker. ' St. Mary's--Regina, Biake, Mary Rrefeta, Bertilla Freund, Florence Freund, Frances May, Hilda May, Edward Wolf. The teachers present wore: Miss Ingram, Ringwood; Wayne Foss, Howe district; Math. P. Freund^Lincoln; Thomas Frisby, Cherry Valley; Elola Boyle, Sherman Hill; Sr. Florensenda, St Mary's. Considering the fact that the eighth grade of the public school numbers thirty-eight, the freshman class next year ought to be a large one. Senior Notes Green no longer describee M< C. B S.'s freshies. The class has talent in {mora, it., " Ella The physies class is still studying electricity, but is as much in the dark as ever. Junior class play Feb. 2Sy--"Looking for Mary Jane." Once seen, never forgotten. Edmund Barbian is back in school after a painful weik at home with an infection in his foot. Monday and Tuesday were holidays for the Latin classes on account of the absence of Miss Cassells. . Miss Peterson claims die ,opened and shut windows before some of us students were born. She is frank. The sewing class finished their remodeling problems , this week and many of the girls are sporting new <ires$6s that are "almost as good as new." Senior boys do not take direct hints. For example, Glenn Wattles--he just could not guess that a certain senior girl wanted him to take her to Richmond Friday night. In the line of "treats" Eskimo pies seem to be the fashion now, but something better and more lasting is coming-- the junior class play, "Looking for Mary Jane." Don't miss it. A chance for someone gifted in fortune telling or prophesying to make a fortune. We need help. Friday's assignment: Write a theme on "As I See Myself a Year From Now." Junior Notes "Looking for Mary Jane" at the Empire theatre oft Feb. 23. g Mrs. Ray Conway visited scnool one day last week. She is particularly interested in the work that the sewing class is doing. . Get your tickets for the junior class play before the rttsh begins. Tickets for sale by the members of the class by the last of the week. John (in English): "Shelly was drowned off the coast of Italy and when they found his body they serenaded (cremated) him." „ A few of our students attended the game at Richmond last Friday night. Just wait till we get our new high school and we'll show them. Our boys made a wonderful record • we are satisfied that they deserve the best kind of athletic equipment. Keep up the good work, boys. *"• "" ' - Sophomnre Notes We have just started reading Julius We have again orgnniM* til Girls' Glee club. * We are anxiously awaiting the junior CIBSS pl»y If you dont knototbe definition of a "fence" ask George. We all agree thafe. Leo T. would make a fine salesman. One of the sophomore girls had quite a surprise last Friday evening. We were all very glad when Tuesday had passed. (Song themes were over). •• : ; X " "r LESTOft' I. EDINGER Mr. Lester Edinger, candidate for sheriff, is now nil nf hi; th&S to his campaign. Mr. E&inger is twenty-eight years old, married and has two young children and resides with his family at Woodstock, 111. Since the close of the war he has been employed at the Oliver typewriter factory. He enlisted in the National Guards in 1913 and became a The plane geomotiy classes areI lieutenant in December, 1914, and a having "swell" times construe tion problems. The sewing classes are beginning to make their first dresses. We wish them good luck? We expected some of our bel6ved freshmen to suggest a valentine box. We were sadly disappointed. Our boys played a wonderful game at Richmond and we're proud of them. Three cheers for the McHei ball team. Frirtsm Notes Book reports for the soon be due. first lieutenant in November, 1917. He served with the National Guards on the Mexican border in 1916 and was called out with Company G on July 26, 1917, for service in the World war. He sailed for France in May, 1918, and served in the front line trenches until the close of the war, being stationed on the Somme and Argonne basket fronts. During much of the time that company G was in France Mr. j Edinger was in command of the comwill pany. Mr. Edinger is the only ex-servic-s Augustine, in history: "He made man who is a candidate at this time the deaf talk." jfor the office that he seeks. He is We freehiee sure missed oor Valen- 'clean, honorable, intelligent and effctTOAL ROl >hct&d; By direction of the post office department. pMbnuterQ titmnatt the country have reeeetiy mede an inspeetion of the rur»J rotttosfroa tikeir eOeas. The purpose'; w«S; tfcat : tfcey New His many friends thruout this entim Mmmrmito will 5n , u pleansi to learn of the excellent promotion given F. V. Cobb„ a former MtQntiy young man and who was tine box this year. We have Glee club Tuesday and Thursday nights after school. The district school children were taking their "exams" here last Friiday. flcient McHenry county has honored one of her former service men in the person of Charles F. Hayes, our circuit clerk, and he has demonstrated by his conduct of that office that the boys Clyde Carr had better be careful or • yrho fought in France are as capable he will not have to work algebra any of filling civil positions at home as ; are those who stayed at home during Harrison is back to school the war. ' again after a long absence on account ; We all hope that there will be no of sickness. jmore wars, but it is highly probable A few of the freshies were distnb-, that there will be, and no nation can uting valentines among their friends expect to receive the loyal service of on Tuesday. her sons in time of war unless that We missed Miss Cassells when sjie nation honors and rewards its soldiers was absent Monday. Mr. Tread way jg time of peace. taught ancient history and Latin. j jt wouid perhaps be too much to The freshies are waiting for say at this time that every public junior class play, which will be the office the gift of the Amer- 23rd of this month. Administrator's Notice of Final Settlement _ Afford H. Pouse, At^fr. State of Illinois, ) ? „ McHenry County,)ss. n ' 7 Estate of Anna Zens, Deceased To All Whom It May Concern. ican people should be bestowed upon some man who served his country in our army during the recent war, but certainly is not too much to hope that when her former soldier is as pable of his civilian opponent that the public office will be given to the 'man whose body was exposed to death You are hespby notified that on at the hands of his country's enemies, Monday, the 6th day of March, 1922, j rather than to one who stayed at the Administratrix of said Estate home, no matter how good the record will present to the County Court of of the home staying citizen may be, McHenry County, «t the Court House 1 and the highest offices the American in Woodstock, Illinois, her final re- people can bestow upon her soldier port of her acts and doings as such sons are but a small recompense for Administratrix and ask the Court to the days and weeks and months durbe discharged from any and all fur- ing which they endured'the bitter cold ther duties and responsibilities con- (and suffering of the war trenchee in nected with said Estate and her ad- France. ministration therteof, at which time J At the present time, Mr. Edinger and place you may be present and re- is the only ex-service man who is a sist such application, if you choose so!candidate for_a county office at the to do. Mary Bonslett, ! April primaries and he is likely to 86-St Administratrix, [receive nearly all of the votes cast Harvey Children to Woodstock fwr sheriff. . *** ( Following action as taken by the McHenry county court at Woodstock on Monday of this week the five small Administrator's Notice ef Final Settlement Alford H. Pouse, Atty children of Steve Harvey of this v»l-'State of Illinois,) lage were taken to Woodstock on McHenry County,)ss. Tuesday morning of this week and placed in the Chicago Industrial Home for Children, where they will xemain until such time as the father is able to take care of them. It will be remembered the mother of the little tots died here last year., since which Filing Estate of Msry Hess, Deceased To All Whom It May Concern?^; You are hereby notified that on Monday, the 6th day of March, 1922, the Administrator of said Estate will present to the County Court of McHenry County, at the Court House in time the children have been left in the |Woodgtock> inino{s his fina, report CarVf L tW,° ^ of his acts and doings as such Adbrothers. The father is employed at ;ministrator and ask the Court to be the Terra Cotta factory. ^ j discharged from any and all further For Highway Commissioner J duties and responsibilities connected I hereby announce myself a candi- with said* Estate and his administradate for the office of highway commis- tion thereof, at which time and place sioner for the town of McHenry, sub- you may be present and resist such ject to the approval of the voters at application, if you choose so to do. the coming election. Peter Smith. Peter Freund, Jr., Administrator. DETROIT • Mr. Farmer:--Do you realize what Mr. Ford is offering you in the Fordson Tractor? Do you realize the value you are getting for your money? At this price of $395.00 you are paying fifteen cents a pound; rough castings cost six cents per pound; steel forgings cost eight cents per pound; bearings* brass and copper parts, twenty-five cents to o^e dollar per pound. V r: The average coat for parte it-tea cents per ^otsftd. The balance of five ceHtf P®*" pound represents labor of employees, overhead expense and dealer's commission. "fJ Can you realize just what Mr. Ford is doing in offering you the tractor at this extraordinary price? Why should you hesitate in placing your order? In justice to yourself and your family you should order your factor TODAY, Any delay amy fee loo latf^ toget it for spring work. * The Ford Motor Company of Chicago, which is dlfeofthe thirty-five branches of the Ford Motor Company, received orders for four hundred and twenty tractors in on» d|y--January 31st, 1922. Was yours one of them? If not, give us your order at once. & KtfOX, «- might ascertain by personal observa- born and raised here. tion and make report whether the Mr. Cobb is now employed by the roads used were in good condition for Borden Milk company in its Chicago travel, the routes well arranged, boxes office, located in the Hearst building, properly erected, so as to be easily in the capacity of accountant and reached by the carriers without dif- auditor. He entered upon his new ficulty and without obstructing travel, duties on Monday morning at this the carriers serving their routes as week. officially prescribed, the schedule ob- 1 In his new capacity Mr. Cobb will served and whether the families have complete charge of the accountserved were satisfied with the ser- ing department for fell of the comvice rendered, or there Were improve- pany's western factories as well as ments which could be suggested . in doing the auditing for these various the interest ef the patrons of the de-^ plants. The job is a big as well as parfcment. responsible one and will keep the It became necessary, in connection former McHenryite qvpte busy, altho with the inspection, to request many he will have an assistant most of the patrons to take action to the end that time. ^ their boxes might conform with the Mr. Cobb first started work with regulations as tokind, condition, lo- the Borden Condensed Milk company cation or height and in having the at their Belvidere plant in 1910 as name of the owner plainly printed on assistant bookkeeper. From that city them. Also, to bring to the attention he was transferred to the McHenry of road overseen or other responsible plant, where he served as bookkeeper persons the need for improvement in from 1912 to 1915, at which time he roads or repairs or construction of was sent to Hebron and where he has culverts or bridges. - been stationed ever since and up to It is the desire of the department, the time of his promotion. and its purpose, to provide adequate His goods were Shipped from Heband convenient service, so far as may ron to Chicago the first of the week, be possible, to all persons residing in his place of residence in the latter rural communities, but this end can- city being 6114% Winthrop Ave. not be attained without the full co- j In speaking of his promotion last operation of the patrons in the efforts week's Hebron Tribune paid Mr. Cobb of postmasters and carriers to serve the following very high compliment: them promptly, regularly and satis- ' "F. V. Cobb, bookkeeper in the local factorily. Borden factory, has been promoted to Whatever facilitates the work of general auditor of the Borden plants the carrier is of direct benefit to the in this district. Mr. Cobb will handle patrons, for the greater the ease and all of the bookkeeping of the comspeed with which a carrier may cover pany for their eighteen plants in this his route the earlier and better the district and will travel to each plant service afforded. to cheek upon accounts, etc., his new So patrons of rural delivery can work being that of a traveling auditor greatly help themselves by helping or expert accountant. Mr. Cobb has their carrier, seeing it that roads been with the Borden company fflr are kept in good condition and many years, the past seven years at promptly opened after storms, by Hebron. He is an expert accountant keeping the approaches to their boxes and bookkeeper and by the exhibition clear and by promptly and willingly of his efficiency in his line of work correcting any irregularities affect- the Borden company was not slow in ing their boxes when asked to do so. realizing his ability and giving him Another great assistance that pat- the opportunity of advancement which rons can render carriers is by keep- he has deservedly received, ing themselves supplied with and lis- "Mr. Cobb will enter upon his new ing stamps instead • of placing un-~ duties on Monday, Feb. 13, and will be stamped mail, with money for the located in the company's offices in the purchase of the required postage, in Hearst building, Chicago. He will the boxes. This delays the carrier move his family to the city just as and sometimes imposes a great hard- soon as a suitable residence can be ship on him, especially in cold or obtained. Mr. Cobb has a host of stormy weather. If preferred, "friends in this community and unstamped envelopes, either printed or versally lifped on account of his pleasplain, may be obtained from the car- ing personality and business ability, rier, are of good quality and cost but *His connections with the Masonic little more than the value of the fraternity since living here has cres tamps upon them, and are redeem- a ted a bond of fellowship among the able at the value of th£ stamps if members which will bo hard to redamaged, but returned in a, practic- linquish. Accordingly on Wednesally whole condition. If necessary to day evening as many of the members place niuiitiy iii & box, it should be put as it was possiuic w g&th&i a coin holding receptacle or be 0n short notice met at the lodge properly wrapped so as to be easily rooms and held a farewell pary in Mr. picked up by the carrier. Cobb's honor. Cards and checkers Money for the purchase of money were played and smokes indulged in. orders should not be left in the boxes, Refreshments were served and before but should be handed to the carrier departing the members presented Mr. and a receipt obtained. Cobb with a gift as a token of their A _ friendship and appreciation of his ADDITIONAL PERSONAL work jn the lodge. Mr. Cobb re- Mrs. C. W. Goodell passed Wednes- [n a very creditable manner day in Chicago. and thanked the fellow members of Miss Etta Powers was a Chicago j0^e for their kindness, expressvisitor the first of the week. ing regret at being forced to leave Mrs. Perce Molton of Detroit, Mich., and the association which he is the guest of McHenry relatives. had so pleasantly enjoyed during the Mrs. F. A. Beller and Miss Isab?Ue 8even year8» residence here. Niesen were Chicago visitors today j "After the gift had been presented E. R. .McGee and Henry Miller were rjj forme(j jn arMj shook hands Round Lake callers Friday evening. wjth the worthy brother and wished P. F. Conway and daughter, Mary, him every success in his new were Chicago visitors last Saturday. - Mrs. F. E. Boger spent Saturday last with relatives at North Crystal Lake. vv 4 v" ' * :'i Surprised A number of their schoolmates Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Phalin and Mrs. tendered Misses Leone and Kathleen John M. Phalin were Elgin visitors Tuesday. ' Miss Agnes Peters of Woodstock passed, last Friday as tfcii guest of friend here. Givens a very pleasant surprise' at their home on Elm street last Friday evening, the occasion being planned and executed in honor of the victims' birthday anniversaries. The evening Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Martin of Round was passed at games, music and danc- Lake called on friends in town one ing, after which refreshments were day last week. served. All report a most enjoyable Miss Anna Powers returned to time. Those who made up the happy Mercy hospital in Chicago on Monday, gathering were: Misses Lillian Baur, where she goes for treatment. , Alvera Heimer, Violet and Helen Vy- Miss Helen Fay of Chicago passed cital, Kathleen and Ruth Powers, a few days this week with her par- Gladys and Pamela Rietesel, Matilda epts, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fay. i Freund, Carolyn Steffes and Leone Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger and and Kathleen Givens. Mr. and Mrs. Wm! Spencer were Chicago visitors last Friday evening. Miss Edyth Petesch of Chicago was a week end guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Petesch. Mrs. Wm. Welch, Mrs. John M. Phalin, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Phalin and Miss Dorothy - Spencer passed last Friday in Elgin. Mrs. Nellie Stanton of Long Lake and Mr. and Mrs. John Lane of Fox Lake were guests of Mrs. Mary Powers here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dunn of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent the week end with the latter's mother, Mrs. D. A. Whiting, northwest of town. Mrs. Victor Alms and Mrs. Wm. Cornish of Solon Mills passed last Wednesday as guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Margaret Wallace. When Phil Katzenberg and Will Meyers of Genoa Junction, Wis., got into an argument one day recently as to who was doing the best work of filling an ice house, Max Meyers,'a brother of the latter, intervened and struck Katxenberg on the head with' an iron pike, cutting the man's ear in half and inflicting a wound which necessitated several stitches. Max disappeared shortly after and hasnt seen since. L«dMii ng sold his farm, theifl signed will sell at public au his premises, iuc»ieu 6 miiee east of McHenry, 8 miles east Johns burg and 1 ailr west of B Hollow, on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2S commencing at one o'clock p. m., sharp, the following described property, to-wit: . ^2 HEAD OF fclVE STOCfc ..jjVr, --consisting of-- • 7 Cows and 1 Bull • /iMi' •• t Head of Hocftsa ,'flP' •u V*Si>lt, three years old. • TVi*: , Hay aqd Grain. Five tons alfalfa hay, 2 tons timothy hay, stack of straw, stack of corn stalks, 100 bushel# of Oats, 4 bushels of clover seed. ^ - Machinery, Etc. Grain binder, corn binder, cultivaci t of six on good taotes jjlljE interest at the .... P*r ^Pw '§er annum. No of same given pMhaser until settled for with cjS|f|<r« ; NImm SCHAEFER, • .J- W. Ftftmjii, Clerk--. - , ^ '••Mrs. oSfi^pJe L. Millar proved a delightful hostess to the members of the West Side Five Hundred Card club at her home on Main street last Friday evening. After the customary number of gaines at five hundred prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. N. J. Justen, first; Mrs. Simon Stoffel, consolation. The occasion came to a cloee with the serving of refreshments. ( :%4 JHargaret Wallace ft. "" ' JfUftSHS Phono 1214 n :: McHenryf HL 86 IteMMabla Rates* FRED WEINSCHKNKER Dfrsying and $2*nsfsrtiig ll n-r Long and Short Hauls Will Go Anywhere •wng The KOHLBR Automatic POWER and LIGHT Plant --reauirss no storage batteries for power and light --•produces standsrd ilO volt electricity --hat a capacity of1500 watts or two electrical horsepower »aaaratsB sfannAy at the twdi of sny button anywhere on the circuit Write far illustrated literature. Oh-- la and see the plant in W. L HOWELL I CO. lieHSCNRY POST, NO. 491 American Legion Regular meetings first and third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 o'clock. All ex-s ?rvice men wei- •come. DR. W1WDELL A. DIEBOLU Osteopathic Physician Stevens Bldg, Chiea|» Treatments by appointment aifer. Phone Crystal Lake 284. trips Mondays and Thursdays. *LFORD H. POUSE Phflne M :: W«rt McHe«y, ltl. Trie phone No. 108-R. SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for All classes of property in the best xcompanifea WEST McHENRY, - ILLINOIS DAY-OLD CHICKS DEUV^],^R UVE DELIVERY GUARANTEED--CHARGES PREPAID 16 Cents and up--Leghorns, Rocks, Reds, Wyaodottes, A neonse, Minorcas, Orpingtons. Produced from selected flocks, bred. for. high egg production. Send for fref\Jlhist rated catalog . and price jist. ^ ; J v McHenry Poultry Egg Cos Young Folk's Opportunity A Dumber of couples wbo will wed. Id Jane bav* •elected their Borne Outfit at Lettb'i Great Febrtiiiry Furniture Sale. It means a MR saving ail ROttf! Furniture, t'oroe In unrt look. • '."C" *** * •*? "-V- . & " { & '•>r. y: Co. •»6ood Furniture is my nyl S.. Elsio, Grove Ave. Rockford. Oppotlte Court Hoase Dvbtnw. INtWlulB St. Aurora. Ilelo Jolict. iOoilRB BeaCWie. 4th St.'S#?: ISTMMlSt. • A ; Says Leath's Furnishers of Beautiful Hornet m-m. ICUwwBkee Peoria, » Booth AiImm St. CUMm F«Ub,1 JW. SpriInnts St. WARM UNDERWEAR FOR BOYS, AND GIRLS ^ These prices mean a saving of 20 per cen|^. Cotton union suits of very serviceable qualities for boys and girls of 4 to 16 years. To be had m white pid escru, very specially priced. -A* ^ . •*: Age --8§C Age 14. --"-jtVi- m Age Age 6 _ jkJ?_ Mc Age 8. ^rr.r^r.-ttc Age 10....^.^ SERVICEABLE HOSIERY FOR Boys' heavy black cotton hose made with reinforced heel and toe, long wear assured, per pair 29c Girls* fine ribbed cotton hose made with double heels and toes, in black and brown* specially priced, per pair..25e JOHN STOFFEL WEST McHENRY • • '^1 f l - 't low your 1 Broken (astio^s Away \1frfe take great pleasure in announcing |§r?^ ? liat we have just installed the latest and N most up-to-date welding shop equipment 6n the market, thus enabling us to take ^fare of your broken parts. The new equipment is especially adapted J %' fb the welding of aluminum and every l ' Job turned out by us is absolutely guar- Mi;; Dnteed to be perfect., ,By bringing your broken castfcgs'^flSI J. * * parts to us for welding we can guarantee . ^ you a savings of at least 50 per cent of pr^e °* new °ues. OatTEALGARACE & REfME SHOP * ' " - "l JOHNSBURG, ILUNOB " fc'."*" ... \ -j.5' w