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^VOLUME XLVIII MoHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JULY 13. 1022 EXCIiUKiE ITERS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES A DELIGHTFUL WATER TRIP Is Ekjoyed on New Passenger Bsat Monday Ercoing /Miscellaneous Assortment ef News ^ -•'Si ,tem* 'n Condensed Farm Far Easy *W People 4 ' Peter Umathum post, No. 412, of • ' ( Woodstock now boasts of a memberof 260 strong. Thirty new mem- ;A *kers were signed up last week. » ;v^. William Schmidt,'a Fox Lake resort /proprietor, is now serving out a thirty :=v:' • lays' jail sentence at Waukegan for *3fce violation of the prohibitory law. ,, ^ At a recent election held for the ' purpose, the eitisens of Walworth, > Wis., voted in favor of paving t&sir ; iliiain thorofare, The vote stood 167 • * '"/to 158. ?," Sam Rosenberg, wanted in Lake bounty in connection with the Antioch • s M|tate bank robbery, has been placed binder arrest in Chicago. The rob- ~ jbery took place a couple of years ago. Now that Antioch is to have her ain street paved the Public Service Chicago Telephone companies will let work in moving their poles from ' that thorofare. The poles will be oved to the rear of the business ouses. . X The Molle Typewriter company of ' t^shkosh, Wis., has filed a voluntary /•'•petition in bankruptcy. Liabilities .•re given as $131,716 and nominal «9alue of assets, $262,028. Robert D. rWynn, formerly of Waukegan, is the ' president of the company.. The contract for the paving of the "jjorthwest highway between Main 'jftfeet, Barrington, and the C. & N. viaduct has been let to the R. F* %onway company of Chicago, the con- " "tract price , being $41,000. Work on improvement is to start at once. The Federal Chemical company, manufacturers of an auto polish and - Jjop dressing, now has quite a num- "'•%er of salesmen on the road. The Company's factory is located at Woodstock and, altho comparatively new, showing a very satisfactory growth ;.!*§§i business. i C L a k e Z u r i c h p r o p r i e t o r * of s o f t ^|rink parlors have been granted an ^junction in Judge Edwards' court at Waukegan, restraining the village Authorities from closing their places business until the court rules on 'Whether they will be required to pay .,|jjhe tax as levied under a recent Ordinance. 1 The Bradley Knitting company of telavan, Wis., is now mailing out 000,000 catalogues. - The postage jjfclone on the shipment* which weighs : approximately sixty tons and requires about 3,000 mail bags to dis- • Ipatch same, will amount to $10,000. , ]A.nd still there are §ome people in this %orld who say that It does not pay '.lo advertise. Ninety goats, recently sold at public auction on the Agawam Goat arm near Delavan, Wis., brought the rand • total of $24J£0. Arthur L. 'arwell, Chieago irillionaire, paid the ecord price for a single head, he ying $600 , for. Rosemont's Polly lpha, 7747. The sale was attended y some of Chicago and Mihrauee's wealthiest citizens. In spite of the fact that there h^s in work for all, fifty idle loafers ave 'been making themselves conpicuous by their daily appearance n the down town business section of harvard. The sight of these idlers ' * i|ias become so disgusting to Har- ^^yard's better classes that the matter j.; . |ias been brought to the attention of - the city council in the hope that the il-lfefity might rid itself of these undef tiirables. William G. Sctyecht, cashier of the .-jsilverlake State bank, Silverlake, ;:i'°1Wia.p was taken into custody at mid- A" ^ tiight last Wednesday by Sheriff ' " l feauen of Kenosha and is now occupy- ;- $ng a cell in the Kenosha county jail . (awaiting an examination into the ; t (affairs of the bank. The bank opened If or business the same as usual the ;* "following morning, altho a deputy . , " ;^stote banking commissioner was on "^Jiand to make an examination of the c ; jjbank records. , W i l l i a m Simms and William Sextos p . of Fox Lake staged a real battle (not tmoving picture) on the midway at ^ox Lake last Thursday afternoon ifter Simms had acted as peacemaker Jin a quarrel between Sexton and his rife. Simms operates a shooting tilery at Fox* Lake, while Mrs. Sexton .. $ias a lunch room near by. "JSie quar- |v-- v.yrel started, so 'tis said, while Mrs. ;,r"f ISexton was drinking a glass of root "T'/^beer at the Simms place. Her hus- Jband happened along about that time t|and immediately started to abuse his & ; " 'jwife. Sexton left the place only to j - ^ reappear armed with a shot gun. ^ -. Grabbing one of his rifles Simms £jf * ^started out the door after Sexton and *"then the battle was on. The battle Hffi'was ended when Sexton was hit in the •? ^leg. State's Attorney Smith at Waukegan was notified when the battle jjwas at its height and shortly after J the last shot had been fired Waukegan .^authorities were on hand to take the ptwo men to that city, where they -Iwera given a hearing and placed under 1*3,600 bonds each.. Simms was re j leased on a bond signed by his HJ mother, while Sexton was unable' to Iget anyone to go good for him. In response to invitations that had previously been extended them, representative men of this community as well as nearby cities enjoyed the genial hospitality of Everett Hunter, president ef the Everett Hunter Boat company, on Monday evening of this week by taking in a boat ride up Fox river and around Pistakee bay and lake on the new passenger boat "Gladola." The good natural crowd gathered at the Hunter boat landing between the hours of six and seven, where the palace of our waters was boarded. Hardly had the big craft got well under -way before the guests of the occasion were served with a roast beef picnic luncheon, to which ample justice was done. The evening was a most delightful one for such an outing and, to say the very least, the fifty or more men on board thoroly enjoyed every minute of the beautiful ride. It was Mr. Hunter's treat and that he had overlooked nothing that would add to the pleasures of the occasion will be attested to by the entire party. Many of those included in the party hadn't made the water journey this season and to those the trip proved all the,i mere interesting. It was indeed a treat to the eyes to note the many improvements that have been apd are now being made along these waters. That our summer guests are taking great pride in their holdings could easily be deducted from the well kept appearance of hundreds of cottages that now grace the shores of this waterway. The grounds, too, in most instances at least, proved beyond a shadow, of doubt that the owners fully appreciate our stream and lakes and are willing to do their part in making this one of the finest resorts in the Central West. * Mr. Hunter is surely to be congratulated upon his enterprise in placing at the public's disposal a boat of such proportion and comforts as that possessed by the "Gladola. With nearly sixty men on Board there was still plenty of room to walk about. The smoothness with which the big craft rode the waters as well as the comfortable chairs were outstanding features which are destined to make it immensely popular in time to come. It was an occasion where everyone had seemingly thrown their cares and troubles aside and joined for an evening of exceptional jollification. Invitations had been extended to nearly one hundred persons, but unfortunately circumstances made it impossible for all to attend. Mr. Hunter's hospitality is to be commended and those who made the trip Monday night voted him a real entertainer and jolly, good fellow. Still Working on Sewerage Almost daily the writer is asked, "What about our sewerage?" We can only answer that our understanding is that the various court matters leading up to the intsallation of a system of this sort have been under way for some time past and the board of local improvements confidently expects that matters will have so shaped themselves that a contract for this improvement may be let immediately after the close of the heavy summer traffic. It would be poor business policy, according to the members of this board, to tear up our streets right in the midst of the busy season. Checking Up on Crossing Traffic To ascertain the traffic now passing over the two railroad crossings in this village, the C. £ N. W. Railway company, one day last week, had checkers stationed at both places. Mayor Stoffel, with the approval of the village board, has recently made application for gates at these crossings and it is the hope of these officials that their wishes will be granted them. The public is entitled to these safety measures. Committee to Belviden A committee of good roads boosters, heeded by Mayor Stoffel, made a trip to Belvidere last Saturday, where they consulted State Representative William Pierce on matters concerning the building of a cement road between this village and Volo. The Belvidere official gave the committee considerable encouragement and assured them that be would make another trip to McHenry in the near future. Witt Have Fire Departaeent The village board is now quietly extending its efforts in the direction of giving McHenry a fully equipped fire department. The matter has been taken up with the various insurance companies doing business here and it is expected that the village dads will have some important announcement to make along these lines very shortly. TO 6PER NEW SUB-MYISHXI NINETY-ONE LOTS THROWN ON MARKET HARRY GOETZ HAPPY Hie Beat, "Mias Modowty," Speed Queeni the Near Bought Lanres Interest Overton & Co wen have again taken over the taxi service, which during the past few months has been conducted by Overton A Laures, Math. B. Laures having sold his interacts to the above named concern. Mr. iMrea if iiow employed by the firm. V Federal Laad ft Subdivision C* Take* Over Bonslett Tract NaU> ef St. Mary's Church William Bonslett, owner of the Woodstock Mining company and an old resident of this village, has transferred his twenty-four acres adjoining St Mary's church and Borden's lake in McHenry to the Federal Land and Subdivision company of DesMoines, -Iowa, and they are now busy preparing the grounds for an auction sale of ninety-one lots to be held Saturday, July 15, commencing at one o'clock. We understand from Mr. Dains, who is here in charge, that this sale will continue each day until all lots are sold. They are certainly to be congratulated upon securing this beautiful tract of land, for no where could you find a more desirable location to build a home, either for permanent or for summer cottages, than this very piece of land, being located within two blocks of the business district, yet out far enough for a fine residence district. We have thought for some time that some one should take advantage of the opportunity and at the same time help McHenry by putting an addition on the most desirable building spot in our village. The increasing demand for houses has already proven that something must be done to house the people wanting to move to McHenry. Why shouldn't people want to live in McHenry? There isn't a better little city in northern Illinois. The people that live here know this to be a fact and those that know McHenry have come to the same conclusion. With its good schools, good churches, its good banks, hotels and business houses of all kinds and beautiful river and lakes make it a town unexcelled any where. It has not been many years since the streets were lined with buggies and wagons on Saturday afternoons. Instead of buggies it is automobiles and ever^ day is shopping day and the merchants are doing more business now than any time since the name of McHenry was placed on the map. There are many beautiful homes in McHenry. Gradually as these men sell off their farms or journey thru the village they are forced to consider McHenry for a permanent home. The stranger is forcibly impressed with its metropolitan appearance, its business activity, its cleanliness, its civic pride and the presence of those things that make happy and prosperous people. This city has its beaming face toward the star of progress and is surely marching steadily forward. He who would succeed must search hard long before finding an abiding place with such a future as is before McHenry. Those who have red blood flowing thru their veins should locate in this beautiful, growing city. First Methodist Church Church going is a rather helpful habit; a number of our members have caught that habit and we are looking for more to do so. The church ser vice begins at eleven o'clock Sunday morning and continues until tfie noon hour. The fourth of the series of sermons on Christian belief will be given this week. Its title is "Is the World Good?" It will be a discussion of God's relation to the world and the resulting Christian attitude toward the world. The problem of evil will have a large share of the discussion. Sunday school meets in the church at ten o'clock^ Second Concert Last Night The second open air band concert of the season as rendered by the McHenry band at Borden park last evening was enjoyed by a large number. The concert was an exceptionally pleasing one. Owing to the fact that a number of the little folks just insisted on making all the noise possible during these concerts, some of those who had come to listen to same went away disgusted. One or two of the selections could scarcely be heard from the road on account of the noise of these youngsters. This should be stopped. Warning Signs Destroyed State Officer John A. Engeln of this village last week replaced warning signs that had either been stolen or destroyed near the mill pond dam jin this village. The signs, no doubt, were stolen or destroyed by some one not in sympathy with the state fish and game laws. Stealing or the destruction of state property is quite a serious offence and is punishable by either a fine or imprisonment. Parents should warn their youngsters as to the seriousness of destroying these signs. . ^ Hunter Boat Una r * The Hunter boat line is once more n operation and the regular daily Harry Goetz has been receiving many congratulations over the continued success ofUhis speedy boat, "Miss Modesty." ' The demontratioa of this motor boat at Fox Lake on the Fourth of July at the races is still a pleasant remembrance. "Miss Modesty" carried the McHenry colors to victory upon that occasion in two of the races, defeating V4 Jettice and the Milhelen. One year ago in Trie PT a tin dealer the prediction wss made-in Bodine's poem, "The Land That Nature Blessed," that Harry Goetz would me the speed ace of Fox river. • "Miss Modesty" and the "Leota" are twin boats but the "Leota" is satisfied with having the honor of being "The Boat Beautiful" fcnd conceding the speed honors to "Miss Modesty." McHenry has the best motor boat fleet in Fox water--the Mercedes, the Leota, Miss Modesty, Domars and Milhelen being among fha classy floats. V Sick Dog on Slate Official Sicking a dog upon an innocent person is rather poor business and s very dangerous practice when the victim happens to be a state officer: This was proven down the river in the vicinity of Emerald Park on Wednesday afternoon of last week, John A. Engeln state officer of this village, being the intended victim. Hie stete official, in pursuit of his duties, was patrolling that shore of Fox river, when, suddenly and without warning, some youngsters sicked a dog upon him. Waving his coat, which he had been carrying on his arm, in front ot him the officer succeeded in keeping the animal from making an attack^ His shouts to the little folks to call the dog away only met with more sick 'em Brownie." Finally the officer was able to reach his revolver and it was only by its use that he probably saved himself from being bitten. The bullet entered one of the animal's legs. It is a safe guess that the dog will never again hinder the McHenry officer from performing his sworn duties. Nick Van Dyke Dead ^ Nicholas Van Dyke, who wlfl ne favorably remembered by many of out; older readers, passed away at his^"" late home at Humphrey, Neb., last Saturday, July 8, following an illness covering a period of more than a year ui duration. The deceased had been a great sufferer for several months oast. He was the father-in-law of Martin J. Stoffel, a former McHenry young man, who now makes his home in the western city. His wife is a sister to Mrs. Fred Karls, Mrs. Elizabeth Rothermel of this village, Math. Glossen, who resides west of town, Mrs. George Scheid and Mrs. John Scheid, who live east of this village. McHenry relatives and friends extend to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy. schedule will be continued thruout the summer season. Boats leave docks daily at 9:00 a. m. and 1:30 p. m. Large and small boats may be chartered by the hour, day or week. The Hunter Boat McHenry, 1ft* Phone No. 7. Buys P. J. Heimer Residence Mrs. John B. Young has purchased the Peter J. Heimer house on Park avenue in this village and will be given immediate possession of same. The deal has been hanging fire for some time past and, while reports that the place had been sold had been heard about town on several different occasions during the past several months, the sale was not effected until this week. We are told that Mrs. Young will leave the farm, located on the Terra Cotta road just south of the village limits, early this fall and with her family will occupy her newly acquired property. The farm, it is understood, will be worked by her son, Edward. b Niae Yaars Old A very enjoyable afternoon ifib spent at the home of Clarice Miller on Riverside Drive Tuesday afternoon of this week, the occasion being her ninth liirthday anniversary. Outdoor games were played by the little folks, after which the usual luncheon of ice cream and birthday cake wa3 served. The guests left many little gifts as remembrances. Those present were Bertha Justen, Flora and Rita Freund, Marie Oertel, Marie Freund, Louise Weingart, Emily Smith, Louise Wolf, Florence and Lucille Steffes, Mscvw Oeffling and Evelyn Karls. Auction Sale Saturday Having disposed of my house on Park avenue, I will sell at public auction on the premises next Saturday, July 16, starting at 2:30 o'clock, the following household furniture, etc.: 4 large rugs, 4 rocking chairs, library table, dining room table, 6 dining room chairs, setee, 4 small rugs, birdseye maple bedroom set, hall carpet, pair velvet portiers, pair turkish portiers, lace curtains and drapes, gas plate. Terms, cash. Peter J. Heimer. Taken III at Waukegan While at Waukegan on Monday c£ this week Mrs. J. G. Schrauth of this village was taken suddenly and quite seriously ill. She was taken to McAllister hospital, where site is now receiving the very best of care. Her many friend* Apt ASK ROAD INrMVENERT MeHENRY-VOLO STRETCH HI IN BAD CONDITION Fox River ami Lakes Improvement Assn. Communicates With Gov. Small--Dangerous Rail Croannga That the Fox River & Lakes Improvement association, which during the past two years has done so much to make our river and streams more attractive to prospective summer residents, does not solely confine its activities to the waters -of this section is seen in/ the following communications: Fox River 4k Lake Improvement Assn. Chicago. June 3Q, IA22. T.3&* Honorable Len Small, Springfield, 111, Dear Sin At a recent meeting of the directors the secretary was instructed to write you calling attention to the extremely hazardous condition of a road which is experiencing an extraordinary volume of traffic this summer The road lies between the towns of Volo and McHenry. Owing to paving operations on other thorofares affording easy access to the lake district from the city of Chicago, this road is getting more than normal use. It is in terrible condition and many breaks ages have occurred with minor injuries to passengers. It is the thought of the directors that sooner or later a serious accident will occur on this road, as it is not safe and far from comfortable to drivers at ordinary touring speed. Will you kindly put in motion the machinery to have this piece of road put into better condition at least temporarily until the permanent paving is.dapf ? # * Yours truly, C. K. Davis, Secretary. Springfield, July l* 1££2. C. K. Davis, Sec'y. Assn. Chicago, 111. ^ My Dear Sir: Your letter of Jam 80 is received in the absence of the governor. It will be brought to his attention promptly upon his return to Springfield. Meanwhile a copy of your letter has been referred to the director of public works and buildings for his information and such action as he amy deem proper. Respectfully, ^ , Ge°r^e D- Sutton, Secretary to the Govejlior. The association, thru SecriTry C. K. Davis, has also written thtejC'. M. & St. P. as well as the C. & ti. W. Ry. companies, asking for better protection at the Wilson, Lake county, railway crossing, the Belvidere road crossing at Grayslake, the Belvidere road crossing between Wilson station and Waukegan. We are told that the association's program of racing for the season is being very efficiently executed. Next Sunday there will be a series of very interesting races, which will start off at the Yacht Club Bohemia pier at Fox Lake. The starting time of these races will be 3:00 o'clock daylight savings time and 2:00 o'clock standard time. Daily ' Vacation Chardt Sehael The (k'ily vacation church school opened with a large attendance last Monday morning at the Methodist church and the two weeks of instruction promise to be interesting and helpful. Friday noon of this week the school is planning a luncheon picnic and on the following Friday demonstration day will be held, when friends of the school may come and see the work which has been accomplished. A real debt of gratitude is owed to Miss Boswell and, Miss Cronk of Rockford, who are conducting the school sessions in such splendid and efficient fashion. Barbian Home Sold The Barbian home on Broad street, north of the village park, has bean sold to Julius S. Gruenfeld, etal, of Chicago, who will take possession of the property about the first of the month. John J. Barbian, late owner of the place, retains an 88-foot frontage. We understand that Mr. Gruenfeld and family will make this village their summer home for the present and later on will cope here to reside permanently. 'v, . Pistakee Road Oiled " The entire stretch of road between this village and Pistakee Bay is now oiled. According to a new arrangement, the township pays one-half the cost of the oil, while the property owners pay the other half as well as the cost of having same applied. Before applying the oil the road was placed in A No. 1 condition and since the application of the dust eliminator the stretch is one of the bsa* te be found in the county. A Bit of Encouragement Since our last issue we are informed that the letting of the road contract between Volo and this village is expected to be made within the course of the next ten days. This information comes from what we consider reliable sources and it is our sincere hope that same may prove true. McHenry wants this road and is going to keep right oft figWiiPg geta & - •* SUPERVISORS' OUTING TUESDAY Wilf Gather Here For Trip Ife River and Around Lakes According to Supervisor Stephen H. Freund, of McHenry township, who is in charge of the arrangements for the affair, at least one hundred people will take in the McHenry county supervisors' annual outing here next Tuesday, July 18. Invitations to this annual event have been extended to ail of the members ot the McHenry county board and their families as well as to court house officials and attaches and editors of the county. The entire delegation will gather in this village next Tuesday morning, where the Gladola will be boarded for a trip up Fox river and thru the chain of lakes. The beautiful new palace of the Fox will leave its pier promptly at 9:00 and according to arrangements a stop will be made at Point Comfort, Fox Lake, for dinner. The popular McHenry supervisor has left nothing undone that will in any way add to the pleasures of the occasion and, judging from the responses for reservations that have already readied Mr. Freund, the delegation will be considerably larger than that of last year. LUTHERANS HOLD FESTIVAL Gathering Took Place In Baaly's N Woodi Last SaadqM , Altho a bit disappointed" with the attendance, the annual mission festival, as conducted by the members of the Evangelical Lutheran church of this village in Hanly's woods last Sun day, proved a most interesting as well as enjoyable event for those who did turn out. Rev. Theo. Berger of Sharon, Wis., was the morning speaker, his sermon being delivered in German. The afternoon sermon, in English, was given by Rev. L. A. Grotheer of Niles, HI. Refreshments of various kinds were served on the grounds and a general good time and visiting followed each sermon. A collection of $120 was taken up during the day. This went to the mission. , Improved Service S<MB Damage effected to this end of the system during the electrical storm of last Sunday night shut off the power in this village for about three hours the fallowing morning. However, thru the prompt action of the workmen from the Evanston and Crystal Lake offices the service was restored here about ten o'clock on that morning. G. E. McCullom, newly appointed district superintendent, informs us that changes now being made will eliminate considerable of these annoyances after electrical storms. The changes being made should be completed some time this fall. Ford Coupe Burned A Ford coupe, owned by Howard Phalin, was destroyed by fire on the road between Woodstock and Ridgefield on the night of the Fourth. A short circuit is believed to have caused the fire, which was not discovered until the flames had reached a point near the driver's feet. There was no chance of saving the machine. The loss was partially covered by insurance held in a company represented by Simon Stoffel. A satisfactory adjustment has already been effected. • \ Accepts Board's Offer Since last week's issue of The Plaindealer the community high Bchool board is in receipt of a letter from Ben Herbes of Grayslake, in which he accepts the proposition as made him for his wife's interest in the Herbes tract. Mrs. Herbes owns three-quarters of a lot in this tract and by it$ acquirement the community high school district is given a 200 foot frontage on Waukegan street. 240 Couples at Dance The dance, as sponsored by the McHenry Country club and held at the Fox dance pavilion last evening, was attended by 240 couples and proved a delightful occasion for those present. Many more tickets had been sold prior to the dance and, according to a conservative estimate, the net receipts will amount to $300. The members of the club are very grateful for the support tendered. Haven't Lost a Minute Up until this morning workmen employed on the basement of the new St. Patrick's church have not lost a minute's time and as a natural consequence very satisfactory progress has thus far been made. Unlesa delayed thru bad weather the tjntire basement wall should be completed before the Mid of another week. The hauling of brick for the structure is now going on. " Chautauqua at Spring Grove A four day3* chautauqua will be held at Spring Grove on July 27, 28, 29 and 30. Eight programs will be rendered, two each day, afternoon and evening. The net proceeds of the event will be equally divided between the two schools of that village. About twenty-four employes at the Harvard roundhouse are affected by the railroad ^ ^ p NO. 5 ITERS OF LKIL IIB AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDSljLEB \ REPORTERS DURING WEE* What Peaple Are Doing la Th^ YHlage and the Immediate YlriaWj --Other Shert Paragrapha Mr. and Mrs. George Weber are entertaining a baby boy at their home since Tuesday. There has been a lull in the automobi! e traffic thru this village during? the past week or more. Special reduced prices on oil stove: ovens for Friday and Saturday enlyl at Donavin's hardware store. Miss Verona Nieeen is enjoying three weeks' vacation from hear duties,^ at the West McHenry State bank, ^ Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Freund,: who reside west of town, are caring' for a baby boy since last Friday. Special for Friday and Saturday only, reduced prices on oil stove OVVBS. Donavin's hardware, West McHouy. The annual meeting of the McHemry county threshermen will be hdd at Woodstock, 111., July 15, 1922, at o'clock p. m. James T. Perkins, trouble man at the local exchange of the Illinois BeQ Telephone company, is enjoying his annual vacation. The squirrel season is now open. The open season for the killing of squirrel in Illinois is between July I and December 1. The next meeting of the Social Wheel will be held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Stevens at Ringwood on Thursday, July 20. The A. & P. store in the Everett Hunter building on Green street, Centerville, was opened to the public the latter part of last week. The rain which visited thi* section the first of the week came just in time and, according to farmers hereabouts, hM done an abundance of: good. In this wieek's issue ef The Plaindealer appears a detailed statement of school funds as published under th%~v direction of the towfeship treasranr,~ ,%l Jos. C. Holly. Read it. Our attention has been called to a misprint in last week's C0VM feedings. The amount as paid V. Brott for labor on dumping should have read $31.60 Hntead $311.50. This week The Plaindealer lishes the personal aaaaanaaafc reS^jpf McHenry county. Every tax 'paya* should be interested in this publication. Read same carefully as it appears in another part of this week's issue. McHenry enthusiasts are begin&lng to take very kindly to the golf course. Quite a large number of beginners have been seen on the links daring the past week and from the general spirit manifested all are developing into real golf "bugs." Billie Pries, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pries, met with quite a painfal accident one day last week when in some manner he fell across a moving lawn mower, cutting quite an Ugty wound in his arm. Several stltthea were necessitated to close the woaaft. Two young ladies are making a canvass of the Catholic residents of the village and community in an endeavor to secure a sufficient number of mem-'\^ : bers to inaugurate a branch ot ; Western Catholic Union hem Both f men and women are taken into tin aociety. ^ Mrs. Harvey Baron of this village is in receipt of the sad news announcing • the death of her brother, George Westinghausen, which occurred at his late j home at Oak Harbor, O., last Saturday. The funeral took place cm Moa- *lay of this week, but Mrs. Baron was unable to attend. f: A large carp, four feet in length and weighing sixty pounds, was found floating on the waters of Pistakee bay one day last week. Altho the big fish was still alive when found, it did j, not offer very much resistance when resorters rowed out to get it. So far . as we are able to learn, this Is the largest fish ever taken <wt at these waters. 'j Mr. and Mrs. Chas. J. Reihaasperger * welcomed a baby boy into their home on Main street last Friday morning, % who will, in due time, answer to tfc* name of Herbert Charles. Needless to say that "Daddy" Reihansperger is just as happy as he can be, while ^ Grandpa Mayor Simon Stoffel is as tickled as a kid with a brand new pair of red top boots. With the exception of a few minor , ^ repair and alteration jobs, residence . t building within the corporate lfiftHa |» at a standstill at the preatwi t>i» altho local contractors and baiAn are looking for a resumption of activity along this line very shortly. Considerable building, however. Is going on along the shores of Fex river and around the lakes. Considerable damage was d«M> tft both cars when automobiles B. J. Adams of this ifttact dinand Frett of CMtlfl Ml head-on collision in tte 0» tk M.'-'W* railway yards here early last day morning. The Adams car being driven by Mrs. Adsnfe the other machine, a new at its wheel a son of tfcn jOLndtttf a* mm was iniwat /