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f y'JX »i, ;'-^ " i* V ^ t i k - S > » Mi %* * • *»i " St Ql*,r-V„*fte I." i fSl>Sl i *1 /« jf^-» ;J" :• j ^ t^-mr VOL0MK 49 MoHBNRY. ILLINOIS* THURSDAY. AUGUST 16. 1923 NO. 10 Ill WEEKLY EXCHANGES 1 " ' V ASTAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS r ' OF OUR EXCHANGES ~'K* ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOB BUSY PEOPLE The annual Boone county fair at Belvidere will be held on Sept. 4, 6, 6 and 7. The Milwaukee state fair will start on August 27 and continue for six days. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Biddinson of Fox Lake recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. The Central States exposition opens at Aurora tomorrow (Friday) and will continue for nine days and nights. Cement is now being poured on the cement road now under construction between Genoa Junction and Lake Geneva, Wis. • 1 , The annual bazaar of St. Thomas* church at Crystal Lake will take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, Aug. 24 and 25. A dance, recently held at the new pavilion at that place for th€ benefit of the village of Fox River Grove, netted about $1,000. O.S. Hubbard has returned to Waucoaflli after having spent seventeen years as a physicftm in the State Epileptic hospital at Parsons, Kan. Elgin has discontinued its pulmotor service following a conference of the heads of the various departments. A supplementary service is to be installed. The forty-fifth annual reunion of Lake County Soldiers' and Sailors' association will take place at Foss park, North Chicago, on Thursday, Aug. 23. On account of the low stage of water in Fox river at St. Charles, all public bathing beaches at that point have been ordered closed by the health officers. % K. L. Roth of Ypsilanti, Mich., has been engaged as coach at the Crystal Lake high school to succeed Ralph Brown, who has accepted a coaching position at Waukegan. Frederick S. Lewis, of Chicago counted the machines as they were parked in the city of Marengo one pvening recently and reported the total number to have been 357. Hje Chicago Cubs will play an exhibition game at Belvidere on Sept. 11, when they will have as their opponents the Belvidere city team. Elgin's shortest route to Chicago, the Villa Lake road, will be opened to travel by Sept. 1. The last cement, stretch on this " route between the Watch city and Chicago is now* being completed. The Crystal Lake grade and community high schools will open for the fall season on Sept. 10. Thirteen teachers have been engaged for the grade school, while the high sehool faculty numbers fifteen. William "Butch" Frey ended his life at Woodstock on^ Wednesday morning of last week, when he shot himself under the chin with a shot gun. The unfortunate man had been suffering from an incurable disease for several months. ' According to a Waukegan daily paper, there are close to 100 people in that eity who will lose heavily on account of the downward skid of the German mark. These people are said to have invested quite heavily in the German marks about a year or more ago. George Robbing," age& fifteen, and Stanley Ostrowski, aged twelve, were arrested at Fox Lake one day recently after having stolen an automobile at that place. After their arrest it was learned that the boys had escaped from tike Cook County School for Boys. "One light motorists" have been hauled into court with marked regularity at Janesville of late. Forty arrests were made in a single day and each of the drivers was assessed a fine of $2.40 and costs. Janesville will not stand for the motor driver who' insists upon using but one light. Guy Hubbs, who conducts a truck farm on East Grant highway, near Marengo is doing a rushing sweet corn business these days. He maintains a vegetable stand in his yard and most of his business is transacted with passing tourists. In a single day recently he sold $47.00 worth of sweet corn. Gus Michel of Waukegan was arrested at Woodstock on Wednesday on a charge of having thrown a barrel of offal on the public highway near Bull Valley mm! was assessed a fine of $60.00 aq£ costs, totalling $61.15. The complaint was registered by Sherman Bros., while the case was heard by Justice T. H. Brown. The International Linen Gin fa seeking a location for a unit in the vicinity of Grayslake or Lake Villa1. If farmers thruout that section can be induced to grow a sufficient amount of flax, it is very likely that the new industry will locate there. The approximate eoet of the proposed ^new plant is placed at $200,000, while its capacity will be from SOU ft* 4090 acres of flax annually. A HOPE TO WORK ALL WINTER MASON WORK ON NEW SCHOOL BUILDING ADVANCING , Herman B. Marckhoffik Son, mason contractors at the new community high school building, hope to be able to work thruout the entire winter. One of the officials of the company, when interviewed by a Plaindealer scribe on Tuesday of this week, told us that they lost but three weeks all last winter and that he could see no reason why they should not be iable to do the same thing this year. The official expressed a hope that the contract for the heating system for the structure would be let some time soon so that same could be installed before the advent of freezing weather. The installation of the system would, in his estimation, mean that their end of the work could go on without delay. » Just now the contractor is anxiously awaiting three large steel trusses which will support the floor of the auditorium. With the arrival and placing of these trusses the first floor can be laid, after which the mason work will proceed with a much greater speed than has been shown in the past. According to the contractor, the completion of the basement means that approximately one-third of their work is finished and from now on there will be* clear sailing. The Terra Cotta for the structure has arrived on the grounds and unless hampered by bad weather the walls of the big structure should be up before the advent of winter. While the opinion was carried by some that the progress on the structure thus far had been slow, men whe are familiar with construction work of this character declare that considering all things McHenry should be perfectly satisfied. Down at Geneva, 111., so we are told, not nearly as good progress was made in the building of a .structure of this kind as has been experienced here. While it is still doubtful if the entire building can or will be completed before the beginning of the fall term of 1924, it is now almost certain that at least a portion of the building, including the gymnasium, will be ready some time this fall. The building, when completed, will be a distinct credit to the entire community. FORESTERS AND ILIES FAMENJOY PICNIC BUSINESSMAN DEAD THEODORE SCHIESSIE SUCCUMBS AFTER SIX MONTHS'ILLNESS Members of the men and lady courts of Foresters of this city and Johnsburg, together with their families, enjoyed a basket picnic at Miller's grove, on the east shore of Fox river near the Johnsburg bridge# last Sunday. The day proved an ideal one for such an occasion and a most pleasant time was had by everyone. General visiting and merry-making prevailed thruout tiie entire day, while one of the big features and one that proved a great delight to most of tnose gathered was a ball game as played between the members of the McHenry and Johnsburg courts, the latter team winning the game, by a score of 12 to 8. McHenry led more than half of the distance when Johnsburg suddenly landed upon the offerings of Lew Smith with such vengeance that enough runs were gathered in to return the Johnsburg players victorious. There was plenty of good natured rivalry between the two teams and this all helped to make things moat interesting thruout the entire contest. The picnic is made an annual affair by these two courts. ICE CREAM SOCIAL Hie men of the First Methodist church will give an ice cream social* on the lawn of the church Saturday, August 18. Serving will begin in the afternoon about four o'clock and continue thruout the evening. A short program, followed by games, is being planned for eight o'clock. Ice cream, cake, cones and candy will be on sale and there will be a special cake table where home-made cakes may be bought. The proceeds of the social are to go towaai outfitting an athletic club room in the barn in back of the church. At present boxing, wrestling, bag punching and work with the medicine ball are in the plans for the club activities. All ace invited to attend the social and help in this project. IN MEMORY OF FRANCIS FRISBY He died one year, ago today, August 16, 1922. N * He bade no one a last farewell, He said goodby to none; His loving heart had ceased to beat • _ And before we knew it he was gone. His cheery smijjp and kindly ways Are pleasant to recall; 1 He had a kind word for each . * * And died beloved by all. •) T From Loving Parents, Brothers and Sisters. HUNTER BOAT LINE . Regular passenger boats at 9:00 a. m. And 1:30 ft^|^.jig»eeiel boats at any hoar. HAS BEEN ONE OF McHENRY'S MOST SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS MEN This city lost another of her highly respected and substantial citizens late last Saturday afternoon, when Theodore Schiessle, for a number of years a business man of McHenry, passed away, death following a six months' illness. It was last February that the deceased was first taken ill. As thne went on and there wasn't any apparent change for the better, some of the best known specialists in Chicago and other cities were consulted, but without avail. Theodore Schiessle, the youngest of a family of several children of Adam and Sabina Schiessle, was born at Rust Baden, Germany, Nov. 9, 1873. At the age of nineteen years he left his native country and came to America, arriving here in 1893. On his arrival in this country he first stopped at Altoona, Pa., where for a year he made his home with relatives and where he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company. Leaving Altoona he next went to Cincinnati, O., where he passed six months in the employ of a large club of that city. In 1894 he came to Chicago, where he continued to reside until 1908. In 1899 he went into business at 156 Chicago avenue. He continued at this same address until the spring of 1908, when he disposed of his Chicago interests and came to this city, where he rented the Northwestern hotel and which he successfully conducted for about two* years. After going into retirement for about six mon* is, he purchased the old Ben Gilbert block just across the Btreet from the Northwestern hotel, where he was engaged in business until a short time prior to his death, when he disposed of the place to his son, Theodore. During the years in which' he made Chicago his home, Mr. Schiessle spent his summer vacations in McHenry and along Fox river and in this manner he became quite well acquainted in this city. It was thru these visits that ha took a particular liking to McHenry and when the opportunity was presented he wasted little time in making arrangements for his location here. Mr. Schiessle was united in marriage to Caroline Vollmer in Chicago on June 22, 1899. Two children were born to the union, Theodore Fred and Bertha- Anna, both of whom, with the grief stricken widow, are left to survive. He also leaves, besides a large following of close friends, three brothers and one sister, as follows: Herman and Henry ^Schiessle of Altoona, Pa., Frank and Christina who still reside in Germany. Both his parents have long since passed away. During the years in which the deceased has made his home in this city he has proven himself a respected and useful citizen, a man of high moral character and one who knew no enemies. He was a loving husband and father, a congenial neighbor AnH a citizen who was classed as one of our best. He never sought honor nor ofBoo, altho he did serve a few terms as a member of the local board of health, in fact he was a member of that body at the time of his death. He was a member of the McHenry lodge, No. 158, A. F. St A. Mn Lincoln Park chapter, No. 177, R. A. M., and Chicago council, No. 4, R. & S. M. The fUneral took place from his late home on Main street at eleven o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week and thence to the First MetJiodist church, where the services were held. Rev. Raymond Sanger, pastor of the church, officiated and preached the sermon, while a quartet of brother members of the Masonic order of Chicago rendered the music. The last rites at Woodland cemetery, where the body of the deceased was laid at rest, were in charge of the Masonic lodge of this city. < As an outward expression of the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his fellow business men of this city, most of the business houses closed' down during |Jie funeral, while many of the business men attended the funeral, which was one of the largest seen in McHenry in a long time. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the members of the bereaved family. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Morning service will be held at the usual eleven o'clock hour preceded by the Sjinday school at ten o'clock. The Epworth League will hold its evening devotional meeting at 6:30 to discuss the topic "How Jesus Succeeded In His Time." A cordial welcome is extended to all friends and vis ltors. *- Men's and boys' weak ant shoes at Erickson's store. TOWN SUBSCRIBERS During the past few weeks The Plaindealer has been in receipt of many complaints from our out-of-town subscribers who have, failed to receive their papers regularly and on time and to these we wish to ; say that ALL papers leave this office regularly every Thursday" afternoon of each week. The Plaindealer publisher has taken great pride in the fact that we have not missed the Thursday afternoon outgoing mail but a very few times since 1906, when the ownership of The Plaindealer passed into his hands. If the postal department were anywhere near as prompt in the delivery of the mail as we are in getting same to the local office we are sure that there would be very little cause for complaint. The complaints regarding the slow and unsatisfactory delivery of The Plaindealer have been reaching this office with such marked, regularity of late that we have decided on this manner of ans- ' wering same. The writer was told some time ago by one who we believe to be in a position to know that the order of the postal department to its employes is to work the daily papers first, from which we take it that the country weekly is given attention whenever the postal employes find time to do the work. We consider this anything but right treatment and unless the country weekly is given better service by the postal department we can see where the smaller publications will, in time, become extinct. The Plaindealer nor any other country weekly cannot and will not maintain its subscribers with such service and as these weeklies are doing just as big a service in their respective communities as do the dailies in their field of action we cannot see why the former should be so shamefully neglected by the postal department. For an example of the service The Plaindealer is getting of latd we cite the cases of our Volo subscribers, who have their mail delivered via the Round Lake route. These subscribers live less than six miles from McHenry and yet the delivery of The Plaindealer is oftimes delayed from three to five days. In other words* The Plaindealer, which leaves McHenry on Thursday afternoon of each Week, does not reach these subscribers until the following Monday or Tuesday. If the country weekly is to survive, better mail delivery must be had and that soon. OUR LASTRESPECTS 1'HENRY PAYS FITTING TRIBUTE TO LATE PRESIDENT DAMAGING STORMS SATURDAY TREES ARE BLOWN DOWN EVERYWHERE-- CORN SUFFERS • e • HUtfir&l LINE ADDS Aff. OTHER PASSENGER BOAT The Hunter boat line of this city has added another craft to its equipment, the latest addition' to the fleet being a passenger boat about the same size as the Gladene. The business of this boat line has shown a marked increase over that of last year and records show that more than six hundred passengers have been carried in a single day. Everett MEMORIAL SERVICES HELD HERE FRIDAY AFTERNOONALL BUSINESS STOPS A final tribute of respect to the late President Warren G. Harding was paid by the people of this community last Friday afternoon. Every business house in town closed its doors between the hours of 1:80 And 4:00 o'clock, while many of the places remained closed for the balance of the day. There was also a very marked decrease in the automobile traffic thru the city during that day, which gave evidence that the people generally wished to display their respect to one of the most able men that has ever held the country's highest honor. At the McHenry golf grounds the links were deserted during the afternoon hours, while few were seen there at any time during the afternoon. The memorial services as conducted at the Empire theatre in this city at two o'clock were very well attended. Atty. A. H. Pouse, representing the local post of the American Legion, was in charge of the services and gave a short address in which he paid a high tribute to the late president. Rev. Raymond Sanger, pastor of the First Methodist church, offered the prayer at the beginning of the services and also closed the services with benediction. A trio, composed of Misses Varina Wentworth, Mildred Welch and Peter M. Justen, rendered a beautiful selection, while Misses Blanche Meyers and Clara Miller sang "Lead Kindly Light" most sweetly. Atty. W. D. Bartholomew of* Chicago, who is spending the summer at Justen's hotel, and had been afforded the honor of shaking hands with the late president at a number of public occasions and who has been one of the late president's sincere admirers, made the address of the afternoon, during which he paid the highest tribute to the late president ever publicly uttered before a McHenry congregation. He pictured Mr. Harding as a man among men, one who had given his country the very best there was in him and a man who commanded the high esteem of everyone. The speaker made a short summary of the life of the late chief executive, emphasizing his high moral as well as intellectual and true Christian character. 9It may be truthfully stated that a higher tribute has never been paid at the funeral of any man in public life than that accorded our late president thruout the entire United States last Friday afternoon. The audience at the Empire last Friday afternoon stood with bowed heads while Rev. Sanger lead in prayer and again arose while they all joined in singing "Nearer My God to Thee." The audience remained standing while the benediction was being given by the local pastor. CARNIVAL DRAWS WELL IN SPITE OF STORM In spite of last Saturday night's severe storm, the carnival as. sponsored by the Pistakee Yacht club at their pavilion at Pistakee Bay brought out a good crowd. Quite naturally a few who had planned to attend the Hunter, Sr., who is at the head of the i event were prevented from so doing boat line, has advertised McHenry and Fox river quite extensively this year and that his effortB along this line have proven a big sbccess no one wjfll-'deny. The Fox river and lakes trip is rapidly coming to be recognized as one of the ntost pleasant inland water rides that anyone might care to take and the faci that people who have taken the trtp return to McHenry each year is isufficient evidence that the ride and adenery enroute are enjoyen. VERY SLOW PROGRESS - ON JOHN STREET The sewer gang is still experiencing very slow progress on John street and unless the digging becomes more favorable as the big machine moves westward it will require another month before the end of that street will have been reached. It is hoped, however, that the worst of the stretch will soon have been passed and that more speed can be developed ere long. Needless to say that the obstacles encountered are provjng most discouraging to the contractor. Down near the river where the disposal plant will be located the men are meeting with better luck. PASSENGER BOAT ALICE Will make trips every day to the lotus beds. Remember, the lotus beds are in full bloom now. Remember the Alice if you want a good time. Landing place, Bickler's McHenry House hotel pier, back of Star garage. Boat can also be chartered. For further information call phone 75-R or McHenry Housa^ jvJpTm. Koeppe, captain.. ' ' "x 1 on account of the storm, but those who did turn out were royally treated. The six o'clock supper was very well patronized and proved one of the big features of the occasion. All of the various attractions that go to make up an occasion of the kind/ including dancing, were there and, to say the least, everyone just had one splendid time. That the Pistakee organization never falls down on any social events that they might plan was demonstrated on this occasion, and those from McHenry who were present speak very highly of the manner in which they were received and entertained. HOW IS THE ROAD COMING ONT This is a question that is being put to the writer almost daily and in answer all we can say is that we, like scores of others, are anxiously awaiting the fltoal decision of the Illinois department of public works and buildings. Our understanding is that officials of this department have promised a visit to McHenry to go over the local situation thoroly and then render their decision as to • just what course is to be followed in passing thru this city. Local citizens as well as the traveling public in general are beginning to feel that unless the question is settled soon the McHenry stretch of route 20 will remain untouched for years to come. Let us hope that the state comes to a decision soon and that the outfit now at work on the east stretch of said route will be ordered to continue the good work, thru our municipality and to connect up with the section west of this city. McHenry wants the road an* wants it badly, so lefs have it Tw* of the most severe as well as damaging storms of the season visited this section last Saturday night and as a result many trees were blown down, while electric light and some telephone service was put out of commission. The first storm broke between seven and eight o'clock, when wind, thunder and lightning, accompanied by a heavy downpour of rain, caused some anxious moments among the people of this city, who feared a real tornado. While this $torm appeared very severe, the worst was yet to come. At about one o'clock Sunday morning a second storm, more violent than the one experienced a few hours before, bore down upon us and before it had passed a great damage had been done. Altho everyone who had been awakened by the storm realized that it was a bad one, it was not until the dawn of Sunday morning that one could fully realise t^ke damage that had been done. Scores of trees Were blown down, while branches were strewn everywhere. Some of the electric as well as telephone wires were down and the vast corn fields which were a thing of admiration only twenty-four hours before lay a most sorrowful mess. Damage was also done to other grain, but the corn, which this year looked better than in some years past, suffered the most. Worked All Day Sunday Several telephone as well as electric light gangs worked all day Sunday in clearing away the trees and branches and repairing breaks in their lines. Full service was restored by the Public Service company some time during Sunday afternoon. Moyie Show Closed Saturday Night The first storm broke at about the time for the first show at the Empire theatre, but owing to the fact that the house was practically empty and also the prospects »of no power, Manager Smith thought it best to close his doors for the evening, which he did. Automobiles In Ditches The first storm also placed certain sections of the roads in this city in a most dangerous condition. This was especially true of that stretch of green street between Waukegan and John street. Another bad place was found on Elm street just off of Court. At least one machine, a Ford sedan, became so badly mired on the Green street stretch that it was necessary to call a wrecker from one of the local garages before the machine was again able to travel on its own power. This incident occurred between the hours of eight and nine o'clock. About 9:30 another big car went into the hole on Elm street and after a wait of nearly twenty minutes the telephone company's big service truck rendered assistance, which brought the car, practically a new machine, from its muddy lodgment There may have been more cars stalled at these points, but these are the only ones that were brought to the attention of the writer. One of Overton & Cowen's passenger cars was stalled in the same hole on Elm street on Saturday morning and was extricated after considerable hard work. Storm Hurts Dance Attendance While the storm affected the attendance at the dance at the Fox pavilion, the crowd really was larger than had been anticipated. Quite a number of those who patronized the place wore caught in the midnight storm. MANY- LOSSES REPORTED TO LOCAL AGENT HEMS 0FJN1ERESI AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALtft REPORTERS DURING WEEK A total of seventy-three losses have thus far been reported to the local insurance agent, Simon Stoffel. The losses are reported from places all the way from Marengo to Kenosha and the local agent will personally adjust all claims. At the time this item was obtained this (Thursday) morning losses were still being reported at the local office of the McHenry insurance man and there is no telling how long this will keep up. While Mr. Stoffel is on the go every minute and making these adjustments just as fast as possible, his clients are kindly asked to be just a bit patient as he cannot get around to see everyone at the same time. However, all claims will be settled just as rapidly as possible. JOINT INITIATION HERE NEXT TUESDAY St. Mary's court of this city and St. John's court, C. O. F., of Johnsburg will hold a joint initiation at St. Mary's hall in this city next Tuesday evening, at which time a class of candidates will be taken into the order. State Chief Ranger W. F. Ryan of Chicago will be present as will also the degree team of St. Joseph's court of Elgin, which will do the work. The Elgin degree team will be accompanied to McHenry by a number of j afternoon, the members of their court, while [their own lunches, members of the McHenry and Johns- j joyed at the noon burg cou£t wiU al*» ij» laTjjgf jmade the numbers. 'ful " WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING Of THIS VILLAGE AND ATE VICINITY Our prices are such that we flrHw need special sales. Smith Bros. / All the latest sheet music, piatMt rolls and phonograph records at Nyufr Jewelry & Music store. Only two more weeks of vaeatidi* and then the old school bell will again ummon the young people back to work. Hie Stoffel block on the West Slit is in the hands of the painters. Howard Bros, are doing the work. The new front at the Vycital hard* ware store is now in, giving thtat place a decidedly improved ipprKff ance. ? The Christian Mothers will hold a bakery sale on Saturday, Aug. 25. All ladies of the parish are to bring bakery. Watch for further notice. Miss Vera Buss is slowly improving from her recent illness which has kept her confined to her home for five weeks or more. Her many friends hope to see her out again soon. The various committees having charge the coming St. Patrick's cut*' nival are still busily engaged in preparing for the big event, which will take place at the McHenry park on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1, 2 and 3. A "For Rent" sign once more adorns the room in the Brefeld block on the West Side which is fitted up for a tonsorial shop. Jos. Copper, who has conducted the shop during the past few months, has vacated the premises. A few changes in ownership of summer resort property in this summer resort region have taken place during the past few weeks. Recent newcomers along Fox river near this city appear very much delighted with the beauties of this locality. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet at the home of Mrs. John W. Fay on Thursday afternoon of next week, August 23. The birthdays of Mrs. Sarah Sherburne and Mrs. Craver will be celebrated. Come and enjoy a social afternoon. Wish to announce that on account of sickness Miss Helen Adams of Johnsburg will be unable to conduct her millinery business this fall aad winter so her sister, Mrs. John S* Freund trf McHenry, will take charge of same commencing next week. One of the hoys at the Woodcraft camp at the Oakhurst subdivision had the misfortune to break his arm one day this week. The injured member was set by Dr. D. G. Wells of this city, after which the unfortunate lad was taken back to his home in the city. The business of the Fox River Valley Motor bus line between this and Crystal Lake seems to be pickiav up some during the past week or more. Let us hope that the business will continue to increase and thus assure s continuance of this excellent service thruout the entire year. Postmaster Jos. D. Robertson and the employes of the Barrington poatoffice drove to this city one morning recently and made the trip to the lotus beds via one of the local paasenger boats. A bountiful picnic lunch was partaken of by the party, all of whom enjoyed the trip votjK much. According to last week's Crystal Lake Herald, John D. Lodtz, for many years engaged in the tailoring business in this city and now operating a like establishment at Crystal Lake, has purchased the Wright property on Center street in that city. Evidently Mr. Lodtz is prospering in his new location, which his many friemdo here will be pleased to learn. The McHenry Roofing company Is now doing considerable work at Boloit, Wis. According to present proa* pects, the local concern will have considerable work in that city this fall, while indications point to a big spring season there. It is very likely that one of the members of the firm will move to the Wisconsin city so aa to keep in direct touch with the work that is now being done there. The home movies as shown at the Empire theatre on Tuesday evening of this week attracted the largest movie audience that has ever packet! that popular playhouse. Everyone seemed anxious to see themselves and their friends on the screen and no one left the place disappointed. The movies et every day life of our city and its citizens were very good, while the comedy, also staged W homo folks, prewai . a scream. Hie sisters and pupils of St. Marjrti parochial school enjoyed a boat ride to the lotus beds on Tuesday of this week. The trip was made on one of the Hunter boat line boats, which left the McHenry docks at mm o'clock and returned about 2:00 in ft# The pienkers carried which hour. § Wk w.fk lm M I MM •mm r_V * .*£•£ • f: < .r.