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TAKEN PiOM THE COLUMNS Op OUIEKCHANGES -li, 21 ;. • -w m*'- Assortment ef News Iu Cendenaed Form FaT Baqr -new milk factory is now i.uch to the sattfsfisction dt^rmtn fhruout thai section. McHenry county farmers' infield an instructive as weil as l»fe»reetiug day meeting $t MarengS last Saturday. Use annual ski jump, under the auspices of the National Ski association, is .scheduled to take place at the Cfery slide on January 21. The State Line basket ball team their opening game of-the season la*t itsik when they defeated the Buriaytottteam 19 to 12 at Genoa Junctijpat, Wfe. fFred Mugge of Crystal Lake is plan- *£»£ en addition and improvement on known as the Crystal in the way of a large .for automobiles, annual show of the Harvard Ffcultry association was held in that city all last Wfeek. There were many fins exhibit* of pure bred birds of local as wall as of fanciers from a dfctance.. Harvard's second annual community Clii|elwi< tree aw) program, sponsunli- Igr the merchants of that city, will talw place en Saturday, Dec. 28. Between 1,700 and 2,000 boxes of candy will be distributed this year. Friday was a big day for farmers and farmers' wives at the community lull at Solon Mills, where an all day institute was held by the McHenry County Farm and Home Bureaus. Many prominent speakers were present. The work of surveying route 88 is going ahead at a rapid pace. It tS expected the route will pass thru Marengo and straight north, towards Harvard. It is thought the work of surveying the entire route will be completed in about thirty days. The board of directors of the First State bawl' of Barrington have voted a dividend Increase to stockholders. Hereafter a semi-annual dividend amounting to 3% per cent will be paid. The institution formerly paid its stockholders a semi-annual dividend «( 8 per cent. N The Sterling Canning company is figuring on the lease and purchase of tha marketing company's condensed afllc plant at Chemung, which was by the company several months In case the deal goes thru for plant they would put in of pe«rs to start with. Thfc meifcbers of the Woman's Auxiliary to the William Chandler Peterson post of Crystal Lake plan for Christmas cheer for ex-service men at theoeopaiwt unit maintained in the hospital of the War Veterans' Bureau at ,Elgin. They plan to give good things to eat, such as cookies, cakes, •fee. The board of supervisors of Lake seamy has voted to use what money is left from the county bond issue for on the Grand avenue road from Villa to Antioch and on the qf this stretch to also improvements <on the Channel Lake road from Antioch west as far as the money will reach. Paul Lagerschulte of Barrington wms fined and costs one day reoently by Justice John Buehler of Crystal Lake for having brought illegitfcaate booze into that community. A recent fine placed on Lagarschulte and Harold Sachs by Judge C. P. Barnes did not seem to quench the fanner's ambitions to traffic in "moonshine." A loss by fire, estimated at from $7,000 to $10,000, was sustained by lbs Keller ft Krekel Co. to goods in their department store at Harvard eerir eae morning recently. The dwalHiK appelates was u?ed in sabthe flames and getting than under control without resource to wnlet. It is believed the out-break of the fire was doe to spontaneous combustion. The less was covered by feafljurance. penry Wokrel, eighteen year old lad,, #tth several comwas en his way to Crystal Lake fm i wesk e»d hunting trip on Sstoday, Dec. 10, was shot in the right leg by the accidental discharge of a gun in the hand ef his frisani and of ftdfat'o- the victSTinw^dwd to tha Woodstock hoopftsl, where {Ik ineourfions that it potato the teg at tiat knee on Tvssday. The accident occurred near Os*y; Allen ft Powers, Cary's hustQftg nil estate firm, which includes Chas. T. AUen and Mayer Hajfh B. Powsrs, ara' ipinhljt up forty-si* secre lets in bsaatllul. Root Springssubdltislda it Cary.thc wooded tract ef Feas*trer owned by to give all frfriaflb a new lagoon, I60# fbet in Iplpft, S3 feet wide at the taster, 65 feet in width at illSt tirBwat iW length, is slructed front the river, winding thru lis property. :* -X , - - - "• £<. '?<• -J'v^ y"-"r V COUNTRY CLUB? MEETINtf 3« raWBMAK ItfP Y AT McHENRY'S SECOND COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE Audience, Which Packs Eaapfav Theatre to Doors, Enjoyed Splendid Entertainment Last Evening McHenry's second community Chrbrtmas tree and program, as held at the Empire theatre last, evening, proved another huge success, thanks to the efforts of Mrs. C. W. Goodell and those who assisted her in **>ia splendid undertaking, • A crowd, equally as large if not larger than that of last year was present to listen to the splendidly rendered program and also to assist in making the occasion a happy one for the 300 or mora little folks who were remembered by Old Santa. While many of the parents had previously sent in the names of their children who expected to be present, the names of those who .did not attend to this matter were taken up at the Entrance of the theatre by James N. Sayler. These names were handed over to tile committee. The big tree, most beautifully decorated, occupied a place just to the right of the stage and proved an inspiration as one entered the building. The program opened up shortly after eight o'clock by a number by the McHenry high school glee club, followed by solos by Misses Harriet Bobb, Dorothy Knox and Varina Wentworth and a drill by eight little tots of the grade school. This was followed by a very appropriate cantata entitled "Christmas With the Old Woman Who Lived In a Shoe." J. C. Holly acted as Santa Claus in the playlet and had the assistance of a large number of little folks as well as a few of the older folks who carried the more difficult roles and which were intended for older characters. The cantata was a pleasing one indeed, all of, the various musical numbers being received with great enby the large audience Is Read and OAesta Elected The first annual meeting of the members of the McHenry Country club, which only recently closed its first golfing season* $0% place at the village hall last Sunday morning with a very fair representation present. The meeting was presidfcd over by H. H. King of Chicago, the president of the club. The secretary read the financial report, which showed the revenue from memberships, social affairs, green fees, etc., to have been $11,257.10, while the expenses for the yeev totaled $11,203,07, leaving a net balance of $54.13. . This is indeed considered a very remarkable showing and needless to say will be found most gratifying to the members who were unable to be at the meeting. the officers elected to serve the club during the coming year are as follows: H. H. King, president; Richard B. Walsh, vice president; Eber E. Bassett, secretary; C. W. Goodell, treasurer. The members of the board of directors as elected are as follows: To serve two year term, Walter F. Vogt, Carl W. Stenger, Alford H. Pouse; to serve one year term, Ben Stilling, Joe M. McOmber, A. H. Hannifin. A committee was also appointed by the president to make arrangements for the. holding of a social occasion some time in the near future. This event will be either a dance or a dinner. The committee appointed for this purpose includes James N. Sayler, Leo Stilling, Clinton Martin and Eber E. Bassett. Albert Purvey," who has dope such excellent work for the dub during the season just closed, will be re-engaged as greens keeper for another year. Some of the more important matters which came up for discussion during the meeting was the proposition of raising the annual dues and ^ the engaging of a professional. It j thusiasm appeared to be the consensus of those • present. present at the meeting that the an- The distribution of gifts began imnual dues should be raised from $25 j mediately after the dose ef the evento $35, the extra ten dollars to go into J ing's program, there being plenty of a sinking fund, which some day would I gifts so that -no child went away unbe used in the < purchase of the golf ! remembered. For the girls and babies grounds. It was also suggested that there were dolls, kitchen sets, stuffed ! Granger sang appropriate selections. Passed Away at Bis Hone in Crystal Lake Last Thursday William Henry Harrison, son of Francis and Catherine Ward Harrison, who departed this life on December 14, 1922, at his late home in Crystal Lake, was fcMtn October 20, 1840, in Clinton, Oneida county, New York. He was the attest of a family of seven, coming with his parents to Illinois in 1846, where they settled, purchasing t^e farm in Nimda township which is still in the Harrison family. He grew to young manhood here, receiving his education in the district school and McHefcry school. When the call came in '61 he enlisted in the 8th Illinois cavalry on September 7, 1881, serving three years and receiving his discharge on September 24, 1864, when he returned to the old home, but soon entered Bryant & Stratton's College in Chicago for a business course. He then engaged in teaching school and taught for three years, until he purchased the ffcnn owned by his uncle, William Harrison. On January 16, 1868, he was united in marriage to Fatima L. Clemens. One daughter was born to this union. They resided on the farm until failing health came and they decided to leave the farm home where they had lived so many years and went to live at Crystal Lake. On January 16, 1918, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. On June 8, 1920, Mrs. Harrison passed away. Mr. Harrison was a member of the G. A. R. post of McHenry, being transferred later to the G. A. R. post of Crystal Lake, and as long as he was able attended the national encampments. He was a man of sterling qualities and a kindly disposition, manifest to those who cared for him the past two years. He is survived by his daughter, Maud, one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Ladd of Ringwood, two brothers, James C. of Osceola, Iowa, and Charles W. of Crystal Lake, besides many near relatives. Hs has answered the last roll call. The funeral services were held from the home on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. John M. Grimes officiating. Mesdames Sherburne and the greens fees should be raised from animals, blowing bubble sets, sta- $1.00 to $1.50 per day on all days ex- J tionery, while the gifts for the boys cept Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, consisted of paint books, tinker toys, when the "fees should be raised to; trains, stuffed animals, rubber balls, $2.00. This proposition as well as Ever Sharp pencils, books and pocket that of engaging an expert, whose knives. There were also pocket books duties will be to give lessons to those ^ and garden sets for both boys and desiring same, will be left entirely to; girls. In addition to these gifts each the disposal of the board of directors j child was given a pound of candy and and what their actions along this line i nuts and one orange as they left the will be remains to be seen. ! theatre, and thus came to a close It was made known at the meeting 1 McHenry's second community Chxtetthat it was the plan of the club to have men and teams on the job early next spring in order that the entire system of bunkers might be completed before the opening of the next playing season. Already a considerable amount of work has been accomplished along this line, but it will require at least two weeks' work next spring before all of bunkers are completed. The annual dues for 1923 are payable in January and it is expected that statements will be sent out, to members soon after the new year. The membership of the club is filled and even now there is a waiting list of eight or more Who are very anixous to be enrolled. Whether or not all of the old members will remain with the club another year is a matter of conjecture, but judging from the enthusiasm displayed during the initial season it is not very likely that many, if any, will give up their memberships. However, should one feel so disposed we feel safe fir stating that they will exercise no trouble in the disposition of their rights to the club. The financial report, as read at the meeting, also disclosed the ffcet that $1,300 was taken in on greens fees during the past season and the club surely anticipates that the coming year will see this sonreai of revenue easily doubled. The McHenry Country dub, in -one short season, has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that this has been the greatest asset ever acquired by the community and even non-members have come to realise this fact and are plugging for the association. mas tree. For the reason that money donations were received at the tree last evening, Mrs. Goodell is unable to give us a financial report this (Thursday) morning, but hopes to be able to do so by another week. That the people of this community are heartily in accord with this community Christmas spirit was shown conclusively by the attendance last evening and it now looks as if a community Christmas tree will be a permanent thing here. Those who worked so faithfully in making McHenry's second event of this kind a success' are surely to be commended and a vote of-thanks is also due those who contributed, financially or otherwise, towards the causa as well as those who took part in last evening's program. May this noble spirit never die out is The Plaindealer's most sincere wish. Power Farming Day John R. Knox, local Fort will hold a power farming day in this village on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1923. A program, which will consist of mov- ^ ing pictures, lectures on power fa™- (awarded to Mrs. Al. Krause, the seeing and soil and seed J>ed preparation, I ^ Geo. Worts and the con- Target Shoot December 91 Encouraged over the success attained at their initial shoot held here a short time ago, the Kefifenry Gun club will stage another target shoot at the McHenry baseball grounds on Sunday, Dec. 31, starting at ten o'clock in the morning. This will be an old fashioned duck shoot and lovers of the sport will surely want to get in on this one. There will be plenty of shells on the grounds and everything possible will be done by the management to make the occasion an enjoyable one for those who participates A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to take part. In case of bad weather the -shoot will be held on New Year's day. Entertained Jelly Sixteen dab Mrs. Jos. Schneider acted as hostess to the members of the Jolly Sixteen club at her home on Court street on Tuesday afternoon of this week, whan a few very pleasant hours were passed at five hundred. High honors were The pall bearers were: Charles L. Page, El^ry Harrison, Ben Hutson, John Buckland, Wiilard E. Smith, and William Gilbert. The burial was beside his wife in Crystal Lake ceaqptery. Those who attended the funeral from abroad were: James C. Harri son of Osceola, Iowa; Mrs. Maggie Harrison and son, Charles, of Oak Park; Charles M. Warner of Brodhead, Wis.; Mr. Cunningham and Mr. McClure of Chicago. *** Passed Away at Woodstock John Sutton, for many years a resident of McHenry and vicinity, passed away at the Woodstock hospital on Tuesday of this week, he having been taken to that institution only a few days prior to his death. Mr. Sutton was fifty-two years of age and was a brother to Mrs. D. A. Whiting, who resides northwest of town. He was unmarried and besides Mrs. Whiting is survived by two other sisters, Mrs. T. F. Hayes of Woodstock and Mrs. Henry Purvey of Crystal Lake and one brother, Patrick Sutton of Harvard. The funeral took place from St. Patrick'% church in this village at ten o'clock this (Thursday) morning, Rev. M. J. McEvoy officiating. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery. McHenry friends extend'to the bereaved ones their sincere sympathy. will be carried out during the day and prises will be awarded to farmers and farmers' wives. The merchants of McHenry will put on special sales on day. Full particulars m next week's issue of Th# on posters. Will Spend Holidays In Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Wells wad son, Glenn, wffi leave this (Thursday) for Monlhaad, Can., where the? w© spend the holidays as guearts of the fui--a's Miss Dorothy solation to Mrs. Anton Schneider. At the close of the games refreshments were served. Bakery Sale Nets $M* -> The home bakery sale, held by the Altar ft Rosary society of St. Patrick's church at the village hall last Saturday, netted *the society $106, which is exceedingly gratifying to the good ladies who worked so faithfully to bring about this desired remit. Knox won the Christparents ami other relatives and cake, while Mrs. Elizabeth Rothermel won the fancy work bag. In Baar of Mr. and Mrs. Bassett Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Erickson very delightfully entertained the members of the Thirteen club at their comfortable home on Waukegan street on Monday evening of this week in honor , ^ in Synagogue r,.U .. ^ Eight Girts BOW CRUKHES WILL OBSERVE THE DAY Tree aad*l»ragram at M. JL Church This (Thursday) Evening--Tree and Program at Lutheran Saturday Next Monday the world will once more commemorate the birth of Christ and in keeping with this sacred day the churches of McHenry will observe the occasion with special services and programs. At Ztan Lutheran A Christmas tree and a fitting program will tpke place at the Zion Evangelical church on Saturday evening of this weak. A proetmn, fitting to the occasion, will be presented and will be participated in by the young as well as a number of the older members of the church. Rev. H. A. Laufer of Woodstock will give a sermon in English and German. Services at St. Patrick's Three masses will be read at St. Patrick's Catholic church on Christmas morning. The first, a high mass, will be read at six o'clock. At eight a low mass will be read and at 10:00 o'clock will be another high mass. The choir has prepared special music for the occasion and the pastor will hav6 the assistance of a Passionist Father of Chicago. Benediction will follow the last mass. First Universalis! Church - "The Meaning of Christmas* "Wfll be the sermon subject for next Sunday morning. And inasmuch as Sunday is Christmas eve and Christmas is a religious holiday, let us celebrate it this year by attending church Sunday morning. The service will be just one hour long--from eleven to twelve-- and will be worth while. The Sunday school always meets at ten o'clock. The Christmas celebration for the Sunday school has been sat for Friday afternoon at 8:80. St. John's Church, Jshasbnrg Christmas festivities at St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg will begin at five o'clock on Christmas morn* ing, when a high mass will be read. Preceding the mass there will be the usual procession of the children to the crib for adoration. A low mass will follow immediately after the dose of the five o'clock mass. The last mass will take place at 10:00 o'clock, followed by benediction. There will be no further services. The choir, under the direction*of Sister Blanche, has prepared most beautiful music, which will be rendered at both the 5*O0.aad 10:00 o'clock masses. St. Mary's Church V." There will be six masses at St. Mary's church here on Christmas morning as follows: 6:00, 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, 8:45 and 10:15. The first and last of these will be solemn high masses and in addition there will be the usual singing of the Christmas carols by the school children before the first mass. There will also be a short adoration befow^the crib. Benediction will follow'the 10:15 mass. Rev. Nix, pastor of the church, will be assisted for the day by Rev. Stephen Wolfgarten, who is now touring the United States in the interest of a poor parish in Germany, and Rev. William Deutsch of Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister Campia, who directs St Mary's choir, has prepared some very fine music for the day and in addition to the organ there will al|o be orchestra music. • At the M. E. ChoNk A tree and program will marie the Goal* J. Meiarer Takes Cttaag* Girl as Bride Miss Sylvia Pearl. Middough of Chicago and Mr. George J. Hoiaeer of this village were united in marriage by Rev. Charles S. Nix at St Mary's church parsonage in this village at eleven o'clock last Thursday morning. They were attended by Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Aicher of this village. The bride wore a suit of navy blue romaine crepe with hat to match and a corsage bouquet of pink American beauties. A wedding dinner, attended by only the immediate family, was served at the home of the groom's mother immediately after the ceremony. The bride of this union comes from Saginaw, Mich., but before her marriage was employed as stenographer by the American Bankers' Institute Insurance company of Chicago. Her quite frequent visits to McHenry during the past year or more has not only served to acquaint her with a number of our people, but has also endeared her to them. She is a young woman of many, fine qualities, which have won for her the high esteem in which she is held by her many friends. The groom is the son of Mrs. Helena Heimer of this village. He was born s.nd grew up hi this village, but durinrftkhe past several years he has been OTiployed in Chicago. He is now acting as motor inspector for the Hyre Electric company of Chicago, wfoere his services are valued highly. Mr. Heimer is of that type of young American which spdls progress and thrift. The couple went to housekeeping immediately at 4400 North Ashlande Ave., Chicago, where they had furnished- their home before their marriage and where they are now receiving their friends. McHenry friends of the couple extend to them their heartiest wishes for a long life of prosperity and happiness. SEWERAGE UP AGAOf ITEMS OF LOCAL AS PICKED Of *Y REPORTERS DURING ^ January 22 Is Date Set For CSainaation of Assessment Assessment notices for the proposed sewerage system for the village of McHenry are now in the hands of the printer and will be Mat out within a short time. The petition, praying that steps be taken for levying a special assessment for the construction of the proposed improvement was filed in the McHenry county court on Nov. 27. The total cost of said improvement is $62,660. ' Said proceeding is now pending and an assessment roll 'was filed therein with the clerk of the McHenry county court on Dee. 14. Application will be made to the above court for confirmation of said assessment on Jan. 22, 1923. That objectors will appear on or before the day of hearing inemii almost certain at this time, but it is the hope of those who so much desire the said improvement to be made in the village that a satisfactory settlement may be reached with all of the objectors so that McHenry can and will be given a system of sewers next year. First Methodist Church The most complete message of the Christmas season is found in Christ himself. Hie great significance of his coming speaks its word to all time. The spirit of the Yuletide had its Christmas eierciSM, which .» to take .J"* his ^ Pun»»» place at the First Methodist church for men 80 that the Christmas tune here this (Thursday) evening. The program to be presented will be as follows: :: Recitation*..; • ..A rietta Newman Cantata--^The Guest of Bethlehem" Part I Song Chorus must needs be filled with the thought of him. "The Coming of the Christ- ager of the West Side bowling alleys. What People Are lage and the Vidatty- --Other Short Paragraphs MeCall's patterns at ErftiijgJL Christmas cards, 5 to gg Petes<>h's. v " "Tf5? ' Buy your Christawat eazds aaA booklets at Vydtal's. Buy your Christmas gifts and orn£> ments at Rothermel's. f; Read our Christmas gift sag^g£- tions on another page. N. J. Jtotea ft Son. Feed Globe Egg mash for eggs. Alexander Lumber, Co., West McHenry. Defender cigars, pot up in Christmas boxes of 25 each. Sold by all leading dealers at $2.25 per boat. Dressmaking at reasonable prices. Material furnished if desired. Mrs. E. Robertson, Parks flats, Wast Mc- H«ry. 27-tf McHenry woke up shiwering on Monday morning of this week, when the thermometers registered all the •ray from nine to sixteen below aero. I am in the market for all kinds of green hides. Pay according to -- ket price and I will call for tibaK I. Levinson, West McHenry. Hmmi 119-R. 26-4t Special holiday shoe deal for men. With each pair of men's fine shoes we will give free one pair sOk or wool heather socks. Dec. 15 to Dec. 24. M. J. Walsh. A complete line of electrical appli- .nces, including table lamps, boadoir amps, Hot Point irons, taastsfS and electric bulbs for Christinas trees at H. E. Bueh's, MeBsbry. The Christmas rash of busuasss Is being experienced at tils twt> post offices here. The haawttt business started the first of the week and appeared to be on the increase with each day since then. A radio concert was enjoyed by the members of St. Mary's court, C. O. F, of this village at their hall here on Tuesday morning of this ' less to say that the eatcrtadUViail'i thoroly enjoyed by those out The Agatha shop has gift suggestions. Bay boxed, Christmas candle bowl in box, beautifully "Wundro" ware, also stamped terial and cottons far making the j by hand. «« Gerald J. Carey, the popular andf| obliging cashier at the Fox River Val- " ley State bank,. again resumed his duties at that institution this week after an absence of sevecal weeks, which wepe spent on a business trip ha the West. The new oil filling station being erected west of the railroad tracks on Waukegan street by M. L. Worts, is now all inclosed, altho not eefctydebed on the interior. It will prohahlgr he some time before the place will be ready for occupancy. The snow came and spoiled the skating just when Santa Claus is going to deliver several pairs of skates, in McHenry. However, the font will not be spoiled for all of the youngsters as several have already taken out their skies for a trial. The two post offices will be cloaad between mails next Monday, Christ- , i mas day. The rural letter carriers, however, will be obliged to SMfea their usual trips. The latter will be given a rest on New Year's day, rural deliveries will be made. Math. B. Laures is now the of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bassett, whose twenty-fifth wedding anniversary came on that day. The affair was in the nature of d surprise and the evening was riwTtt1 at five hundred. First fcgh honors Of the evening went to MNh JflNurSaaer, second to Mrs. J. C. Holly and the consolation to Mrs. E. E. Bassett. For the gentlemen first high honors were won by E. E. Bassett, second by A. J. Schneider and the consolation by N. H. Petesch. Delicious refreshments dosed a most enjoyable evening. Entertained L. E. C. club Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schneider very pleasantly entertaii^d the members of the L. E. C. club at their home on Mill street on Wednesday evening of last week. Five hundred furnished the evening's entertainment. Mrs. Robt. Thompson won high honors for the ladies, while the consolation went to Mrs. Clinton E. Martin. For the gents A. J. Schneider carried away the high honors and Raymond Powers the consolation. Delicious refreshments were served and enjoyed at the close of the gamee. Merry Christmas . .. May the Yuletide season prove ode of great happiness and joy to everyone and that Old Santa will remember all is tho sincere wish which The Plaindealer has to extend on this festive occasion. * X 'f.. "< „* .*» % * <, »«* ,!# ,' " child" will be the sermon topic for this Christmas Sunday. An especial and cordial Christmas welcome is extended to alL Sunday school will begin at the usual ten o'clock hour, at which session a Christmas offering for the Lake Bluff orphanage will be made. At the Epworth league service at 6:80 a Christmas story will be given. This will be Henry Van Solo By Mary Song Tmvders and Shepherds Angel Chorus ' ' ' charlotte Erickson i Dyle's beautiful nnd dearly loved story of "The Other Wise Man." Six Qr*-11 Girls Finally the pastor and official board ... .The "Holy Angel" SolO . • ' , Part II Song .. .... Solo Song .. .Primary ft Beginners' Class Baritone Solo King Herod Song Five Bethlehem Girls Scene of the "Nativity" Chorus Prindpal Characters ^ King H«rod..Chauncey Duker ;onj a few Rabbi Romo Bobb' Angel • • • .Harriett Bobb Mary all a very merry Christmas. Home Bureau Met. • The December meeting of the-Home Bureau was held with Miss Nellie Clemens on Monday of this week, but on account of the severe cold weather were present to enjoy same. In the morning a demonstra- , tion of sewing machine attachments *^^!^itook place, while the gathering listened to a very able talk on the testing of textiles during the afternoon It is to be regretted that the Pianist .....Greeta Chamberlin| Help! Hdp! There is * young man on the West session. Side who is truly out of luck and if j weather was such as to keep so many someone will come to his assistance j away, as the meeting surdy proved we are sure that the favor will be one of value. appreciated. According to our information, the only thing that stands between him and happiness is a modernly furnished home. He has every- W alter Freund at Cincinnati Walter J. Freund, who conducts a vulcanizing shop in the Laures block on Main street, left last evening for and expects to be having taken charge ef thi short time since. Bowling have increased in popularity : the people hereabouts and Mr. anticipates quite a busy season. The Ladies' Aid society of tjha^ J church will meet at the hoana a# j E. E. Bassett next Thursday noon, Dec. 28. Mrs. L. A. will assist Mrs. Bassett in «artit|ai&* ing. Several birthdays are to ha celebrated. The ladies also wish to thank all who assisted in any way to make their recent supper a Christmas shopping has the general thing among eat during the past several days, our merchants apparently US quite a satisfactory business. real rush will probably start and continue until Saturday Following the annual culMM! all stores will be eJ&sed on Mc The directors of the Wast State bank have declared second semi-annual dividaaiit, payable in January. The dividend rate stock of this institution of years has been five per <WB annually. The annual repegi:J|| institution will show a ing increase in buetnesa ewer a year ago. F. A. Coolay and life aaa^ are busily engaged theaa dsjpM and preparing the biecto be nsadln the caBgikwrtmn thing arranged with the young woman ™ ,o f his c.h oice, but can. no,t fin,d „ the ' _ o • away from his place of business until -ill kindly Is.™'aft"- fr N<"*.Y"r-. ft*th? . h.^, h. « word at Mtttin B. 8*-*. 2 p' ;accommodated by John F. Klox, pro-laHker Radiators repaired by John Brda at prietor ef the Busy Bee cafe next ha starteHS Vydtaft. „ - - , r * J- , - * , , lV*\ ^ ^ W I y v. , -