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/'"••' ,f' --m ?>n,. .' %H '•*' »K ' -V " '"" '"-$4 ^'1' VOLUME 50 MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. ADGHRT 28. 1924 NO. 18 WHKLYMNGES IS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS • OF OUR EXCHANGES RUSHING WORK AT NEW SCHOOL MASONS AND PLUMBERS HAVE < COMPLETED THEIR WORK i ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY I'EOPLE r ; - A The general store at Solon Mills . "fcas changed hands the late owner, : • »(be Miller, having disposed of his •tock of goods to Peter Palaski of Oak •. ^ark. Mr. Miller successfully con- ' jjucted the place for three years, c V Albert Brown, twenty-one, a farm Itend employed near Garden Prairie, •as killed while riding the roller Coaster at the Central States fair at Aurora on Saturday, Aug. 16. It is said that the young man stood up in ~ his seat while descending one of the inclines and was thrown out. Ralph Smith, North Chicago motorcycle cop, sustained a broken arm and' - foot when hte machine collided with a: «frr approaching a machine coming: (torn the opposite direction. He was pursuing a car loaded with "drunks" j at the time of the accident, which occurred between his home city and Waukegan. The accident took place, a week ago last Saturday evening. Gen. John J. Pershing, traveling via automobile, passed thru the city of Marengo on Monday morning of | last week on his way to Camp Grant, where he reviewed and inspected 8,000 Illinois troops of the thirty-third: (Natinoal guard) division in training.1 The general was escorted by four; Motorcycle guards, two preceding and Ifr.'o following the car in which thej distinguished gentleman was riding. "Lefty" Williams, one of the main-: flay pitchers of the Chicago White SDX at the time of the baseball scan-; dal* recently pitched a game for the j Harvard team against Hampshire,' during which he succeeded in striking1 • out seventeen batsmen. He won his game 2 to 0. Tis said that Williams ii now taking on pitching engage-j -- ments in the "bushes" on a proposi- ,#on of winning the game or no pay. I ' A big naw beer truck, carrying, v thirty barrels of beer, was captured j •" |t the intersection of Belvidere road Mid Milwaukee Ave., near Waukegan, at four o'clock last Friday morning. The driver of a pilot car succeded in naking his escape. The truck bore the sign, Wirth Bros., furniture and general hauling, 3723 Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Three men were taken prisoners by the Lake county dry •Quad who made the arrests. They Were taken to the Lake county jail at Ifaukegan. Work was started last week on a lew nine hole golf course on the old fltbley and Hawkins farms near Antioch. The organization will be known as the Chain O'Lakes Country dub. The venture is being backed by prominent citizens of Antioch and Vicinity and will, when completed, be .conducted on a commercial plan. The , promoters hope to have the grounds in Ctadiness for play by next summer and ijf the venture proves -the success that > t&e officers hope for the course will be enlarged another nine holes by the end of the first year. Millions of fish, land locked in ppnds and sloughs along Illinois --Waterways, will be rescued in the next #®w weeks by federal and state game crews, according to William J. Stratton, chief game warden. Approximately fifty men, working in five men crews, will be employed this year. Several crews are already at work, but the rainy weather has delayed Operations. The fish are taken from the ponds, after the water remaining ii the pond has been drained, and placed in larger bodies of water, ltillions of fish died annually in land locked ponds before rescue work was taken up by the state and federal 'government. Many of the fish caught such ponds were used commercially. This was contrary to state few. Powerful motor boats are now Mipplied to state wardens, in which _ they are able to patrol the water in their territory and keep a careful watch on all their charges. _ Boher & Dunlevy of Abbington, HI., ,-i-4|ave been awarded the contract for Hie building of Hebron's new community high school building, their bid beiig $61,199.00. Work on excavation ror the basement was started on ( Iponday morning of this week and ifith favorable weather conditions the sjtiucture is expected to be completed .. ||y March 1, 1925. There were two ilther bidders, Guldbeck A Eckstrom jf DeKalb, $63,500, and I. N. Hill of Jtokomif, $63,490. The first bids subgutted two weeks ago were found to , v:jfe too high and in order to induce Jiids that would conform with the bond '.0 Jfcsue as voted some time ago it was decided that certain plans of the origiial specifications be omitted or changed. Among the alterations were the omission of plastering the -gymnasium and manual training fooms; omission of the floor and plas- Jjering in the general science room, «iaster in the boiler room and to use le instead of bjrick in certain parts tf the interior construction. A rough urfaced red brick will be used for ~fhe exterior of the building. Plasterers, electric workers, carpenters and painters employed on the new community high school building are working at top speed in their endeavor to have our beautiful new building ready for occupancy by the beginning of the fall term which starts on Monday morning, Sept. 8. The masons, plumbers and steam fitters have completed their contracts on the structure and unless unforeseen obstacles arise between now and the opening date the buildings should be ready for occupancy, altho it will probably require another few weeks of work before the entire job has been completed. The school's equipment has been coaling thru quite satisfactorily of late find much of this is now being installed. Some of the mill work, however, has been rather slow in arriving, which is causing the school board some worry. The slate for the blackboards is also missing and the board has no assurance just how soon this will arrive. However, the board has seen a way out of this by the installation of temporary boards of wood construction. The plasterers are stilt working in the auditorium, where the panels and other ornamentals make the progress rather slow. However, all of the other rooms of the building are now plastered, which means that these workmen can go right ahead, even a f t e r t h e b e g i n n i n g o f s c h o o l . i The carpenters are this week engaged in laying the gymnasium floor, while the electrical workers are installing the fixtures, all of the wiring having been completed. On Monday morning of this week a gang of men set out on filling in around the building. Four teams and as many large scrapers are being employed, while the material for the filling in is being taken from the knolls south of the structure. L. F. Newman, who has been engaged as janitor of the new school, has been putting in all of his time in cleaning aad sweeping the completed rooms. It is the plan of the school superintendent to put a gang of high school students at work in cleaning the windows either this week or next! and with this done the structure will set forth a very attractive appearance. All of the outside walls have already been washed. M'HENRY SCOUTS TO WISCONSIN BOATS SHOW SPEED EVENTS AT PISTAKEE PROVE MOST INTERESTING "CORN HUSK," A NEW COMER, SHOWS REAL CLASS IN BANG AND GO BACK EVENT The report of the boat races as held at Pistakee Bay on Sunday, Aug. 17, reached us too late for last week's publication, but on account of the interest that is beipg shown in these events this year we take pleasure in giving the results. The races were held under the auspices of the Fox River Valley Power Boat club and were run over the Pistakee Bay course, the start and finishing point being in front of the Pistakee Bay club house. The outboard motor race, in which there were several contestants was won by Mr. Mueller, Jr. The event proved very interesting, especially as it was for the youngsters, who appeared to take a keen interest. The 340 class \£as won by the Helen C, owned by John Chapp of Fox Lake. The Sea Wolf became disabled during the race, while the Cricket, owned by Ted Weidcmann, did not complete the course in the proper manner and therefore was disqualified. This was unfortunate, as the Cricket was leading at the time, but the pilot made an error in following the course. The 510 class was won by the Rosadel, owned by Otto Ring of Fox Lake. Other participants in this race were the Wonder Girl, Corn Husk and Remembrance. The Corn Husk is a new boat, owned by Mr. Meisner of Pistakee Bay. This is the first race in which the craft has ever been entered. The boat performed beautifully and from all indications was thej f a s t e s t b o a t i n t h i s c l a s s , b u t u n f o r -j tunately the pilot did not follow thei regular course and as a natural consequence the judges were forced to I disqualify the entrant. This in spits! gEVER^L ENTERTAINiNG FEAof the fact that the boat finished first and far in thfe lead of all other boats. | TURES .SURE TO ATTRACT The next race was a special for the j '-- 510 class racing type boats, in which | That the committee in tfcargo is the Spark Plug and Miss Martha ran leaving nothing undone that might a match race. The event was won by add to the social and financial success Spark Plug by a good distance. The I of the Pistakee fair, which is to be winning craft is owned and was j held at the Pistakee Yacht club next handled by Louis Olsen of Fox Lake, j Saturday afternoon and evening, Aug. . FACTORY MEETING The Marathon Underwear company, now operating a going factory in the city of Chicago, is willing to move its plant to this city provided a building can be secured. The company is asking nothing in the way of a^bonus. Peter W. Frett called at the Chicago plant on Monday of this week and found the place in a rather flourishing condition. The concern manufactures gents' underwear and when at full capacity 125 sewing machines are in operation. The place affords employment to principally girls and women and pay good wages. At a meeting of the officials of the McHenry Community club and a few of the members at the Pleasure club rooms here on Tuesday evening it was decided to call a general meeting for next Thursday evening, Sept. 4, at which time a representative of the concern will Be in McHenry and go into detail just what his company is doing and its future prospects. The representative will arrive in McHenry during the afternoon, when he will be shown the buildings available in the hope that McHenry has something that will meet with their requirements. The meeting next Thursday night will be public and it is hoped that a large crowd will gather at the K. of C. hall to show the visitor that WE WANT A FACTORY. Remember, this is a real proposition. No money asked. Come to the meeting and by your presence help bring, a new in- \dostry to McHenry. ! BANKERS! ENJOYED RIVER TRIP AND BAM QUET LAST THURSDAY PISTAKEE FAIR NEXT SATURDAY WILL LEAVE HERE NEXT TUESDAY FOR WEEK'S OUTING Twenty members of the McHenry Boy Scouts will leave this city bright and early next Tuesday morning for a six flays' outing in the woods of Wisconsin. Just where the boys will have their camp was not definitely decided at a meeting of the local troop held at Stoffel's hall on Monday evening of this week, altho it is known that the spot will be within about fifty miles of McHenry. Several locations were discussed at the meeting. The boys will travel in a truck and will carry with them tents and other equipment to accommodate thirty people. The trip had been talked of for a long time, but on account of the fact that most of the members have been employed during the summer school vacation the trip could not be taken until next week, when all of the members have decided to spend at least one week's vacation before the opening of the" fall school term. The scout master, Gordon Stringer, has also been employed during the summer vacation and therefore could give the boys but little of his time. However, starting after the boys return from camp, regular meetings will again be held and it is anticipated that much activity will prevail among tlw troop henceforth. C. W. Stenger, of the West McHenry State bank, who b*s always displayed a great interest in the boys and the scout movement, was in charge of Monday night's meeting. HEAVY AUTO TRAFFIC SUNDAY The automobile traffic thru the city on Sunday was the heaviest in weeks and kept our traffic officers quite busy thruout most of the day. The heaviest travel, especially on Pearl street, was experienced between four and seven o'clock, when hundreds of machines passed thru on their way to Chicago from the lake regions of lower Wi sconsin. Many of these machines stopped in McHenry for lunch and as a natural consequence all of the hotels, restaurants, gas filling stations and garages enjoyed good bwi- Next in order was the 1100 class events, in which was entered the City of Chicago, owned by Anton J. Cermak of Chicago; Natalia 3rd, ownedbeen by C. E. Carson of Pistakee Bay, and the Antoinette 4th, owned by E. Cooper of Channel Lake. "The race was won by the Natalia 3rd. The last event was a very interesting bang and go back race, in which 30, is seen by the way they are performing their work. Many attractive features have added to this year's program, RICHARD B. WALSH MAKES ADDRESS OF WELCOME AT POLLY PRIM TAVERN Approximately 170 people, in various ways connected with the banking institutions of McHenry county, together with their wives, enjoyed the first annual outing and banquet as sponsored by the McHenry County Bankers' Federation and heWhere last Thursday afternoon arid evening. The out-of-town guests started arriving shortly after one o'clock and at two o'clock most of the delegation Was assembled. o- At 2:30 the happy pairty left the Hunter boat line pier for a trip up Fox river and around the lakes. Three boats of the Hunter line were employed in carrying the pleasureseekers. Everett Hunter, president of the boat company bearing his name and who also owns and operates the passenger boat line, acted as host to the bankers on this trip. On their return to McHenry the happy crowd gathered at the Polly j Prim tavern, where a chicken dinner! and dancing were enjoyed. Richard B. Walsh, one of the directors of the West McHenry State bank, o f t h i s c i t y , i n h i s u s u a l p l e a s i n g j i f t a n n e r , m a d e t h e a d d r e s s o f w e l c o m e j and followed it with a talk along gen-j eral and banking lines. His address was filled with optimism for the future | banking in McHenry county and i quoted figures to show that the country in general was on a rising tide of prosperity, in which all lines of business must share. His address was heartily applauded. C. W. Stenger, president and cashier of the West McHenry State bank of this city, personally took charge in arranging for this very pleasant aft ernoon and evening, Herbert T. Cooney of Woodstock presided over the festivities and W. F. Bartelt of Huntley handled the finances. The outing will undoubtedly be made an annual affair. MRS. SARAH SHERBURNE PASSES 92ND MILESTONE TOURISTS ENJOY OUR PARK SCORES OF TOURISTS STOP HERE IN PASSING THRU Mrs. Sarah Sherburne, one of this city's oldest and most highly esteemed residents, passed the ninety-second milestone of her life's journey at her home on Maple avenue on Sunday, Since the birth of the McHenry Park Improvement association, which has been responsible for the improvement of the Pearl street park, scores of automobile tourists have and are daily enjoying the comforts which the place provides. It was thru the efforts of the above named association that the park was given a thoro cleaning, provided with camp tables and seats and water installed. Of course, the association was given the co-operation of our city officials and between these two bodies the place has been made into a spot that has brought forth many high compliments from tourists who have stopped there for a short rest period or for the purpose of eating their picnic lunch. Altho the funds placed at the disposal of the improvement association have been yery limited, much has been accomplished during the past few weeks that has added to the park's attractiveness. ' The city officials only recently turned over to the improvement association the three . horse troifghs which in the days when the horse was king served well their purpose. These troughs, of more or less ornamental design, are to be moved to the park, where they.will*he painted and filled with earth, where will sprout, in another season, flowers .ofj various hues. It has also been suggested that one of these troughs might be transformed into a flowing fountain, which could be done at very little expense. All in all, McHenry's park, with its beautiful large shade trees, has already been turned into a place to which our citizens may point to with just pride and in another year we exi pect to see it transformed into a real beauty spot. The Plaindealer wishes to congratulate the public spirited citizens who are responsible for the improvements made, which, we consider, one of the best civic acts performed in McHenry in a long time. May the good work continue. ST. MARY'S OPEN AIR FESTIVAL ITEMS OMNTERfST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING WEEK which will make the event the biggest ; ^ug 17 Mrs Sherburne was born in and best ever undertaken at this pop- j Denver, Vt., on Aug. 17, 1832, her ular summer resort. What promises grandfather having served during the to be one of the most interesting of these will be the giving away of * Chevrolet sedan. A Victor adding the Corn Husk, Helen C, Rosadel, Miss; machine has been donated by the man- Martha and Spark Plug were entered. I ufacturers of this instrument and The winner was the Corn Husk, the craft redeeming itself for the error made by its pilot in the 510 class. The prizes awarded were most attractive and were donated as follows: Pistakee Yacht club, H. G. Saal, Pistakee Bay, Polly Prim tavern, McHenry and F. J. Bulger of Chicago. The time made in all of the races is there have been hundreds of other useful prizes obtained thru the wholehearted co-operation of the Membership of the Pistakee Yacht and Golf clubs, under whose guidance the fair has been made possible. Everybody should arrange to visit the fair in the afternoon as well as in the evening. During the afternoon \ first settled at what is now the foot war of the Revolution. She came to McHenry township with her parents in 1840, driving from Chicago in a horse drawn vehicle. At the time of her coming Chicago was a city of about 8,000 population and there were but two log houses, as she now recalls it, between the great central west metropolis and McHenry. The family ferried over the Fox river and OPENS SATURDAY AND CONTINUES THREE DAYS considered by those familiar with j period arrangements are being comboat racing to be equal to time made by the best of boats racing in other localities in the country. All indications are that more interest is being taken in motor boat racing in this summer resort region. The next event to be fostered by the pleted for a motor boat race, in*which some of the world's fastest boats will participate. At 3:00 p. m. little Virginia Torcom, champion swimmer of the Illinois Athletic club, will give an exhibition of high diving. Arrangements have also been completed with Fox River Valley Power Boat club I a noted radio singer to render a numwill be held at IJox Lake next Sunday | ber of musical selections during the afternoon, Aug. 31. These races will i evening. This singer's voice has been start and finish in front of the Yacht broadcasted to all corners of Amer- ADVANCE SHOWING ' New 1924 fall millinery in clever styles of Lyon's velvet, silk soliel, velour and felts in the popular black as well as the new fall shades. Large, small and medium hats moderately priced, $3.00 to $8.00. Blake Sisters' Millinery. Wonderful values on our 10c tables. Erickson's. Club Bohemia. Altho the roads leading to the club are still inundated, spectators and all motor boat fans may reach the point by boat. No attempt should be made to go there by machine. KILLED IN ELEVATOR 8HAFT IN CHICAGO Alfred Nicholls, son of Harry Nicholls and who was born and reared in the vicinity of Volo, met a horrible death in Chicago on Monday evening of this week when his life was crushed out by the falling of an elevator under which the unfortunate man had been at work. The fatality occurred in thft ica and Canada and you will be missing a rare treat by your failure to hear her. f Aside from the entertaining features a real good old-fashioned plate dinner will be served, all you can eat for $1.00. The committees and officials of the two clubs extend a cordial invitation to the general public to attend the fair. There will be no admission charge. . YOUNG MAN BREAKS ARM CRANKING FORD Charles Miller, seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Miller, basement of the Thompson building, j who reside at Lily Lake, suffered the 352 North Clark street. The accident occurred at 8:10 in the evening shortly after Mr. Nicholls and a fallow workman, Joseph Raven, had gone into the elevator shaft to make some repairs. When it was found that the elevator was descending upon them Raven dropped flal %in the bottom of the pit, while the victim tried to reach the basement floor and was caught midway. His body was terribly crushed. The funeral took place from the Universalist church in this city at 2:00 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon. Burial in Woodland cemetery. His death occurred just five months to a day following that of his sister, Mrs. Frank Zuelsdorf. The deceased was a brother of Mesdames John Engeln, John Karls and Richard Cronin and Jack Nicholls of this, city and Mrs. Frank Hironimus of Volo. ' Join the Record Exchange club at Nye's music store, West McHenry. fracture of both bones in his lower right arm on Wednesday evening of last week while cranking a Ford car. A backfire of the motor caused the accident. The young man was hustled over to Woodstock by Dr. D. G. Wells of this city, where, aftfr an X-ray picture was taken, the member was set. At this writing the fracture is mending very satisfactorily altho it will probably be some weeks before he will again be given the use of the arm. ACCEPTS POSITION IN SOUTH Miss Catherine Ashburner of La- Grange, during the past two seasons a member of the McHenry community high school faculty, will this year teach in the Ward Bermont School for Girls at Nashville, Tenn. Miss Ashburner, during her stay in McHenry, proved herself a very capable teacher and the board was sorry to lose her services. Her friends here wish her success in her new field of endeavor. of Waukegan street. Here a two room log cabin was erected, which provided shelter for the family from September, 1840, until the following March, when they moved onto the farm east of Ringwood now known as the old family homestead. Mrs. Sherburne is in very good health for a woman of her years, keeps in touch with events of the day and bears the unique distinction of having planted and taken care of her own garden this year. Handicapped by the loss of one eye, she still is able to read without the aid of glasses, altho she does not make a practice of this. She has been a life long member of the Methodist church, is a woman of wonderful memory and makes interesting company for both young and old. She recalls incidents in life which occurred more than a half century ago in a manner that is astonishing. Mr3. Sherburne is in good health and bids fair to reach the century mark. She was kindly remembered by old friends on her birthday anniversary. FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES CHECK FOR $100 The McHenry volunteer fire department gratefully acknowledges the receipt of a check in the sum of $100 from Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Streed of Chicago, who have a summer home on the east shore of Fox river, north of this city. The check was presented to the department with the understanding that same be placed into the fund which is being set aside for the purchase of a suitable fire truck and equipment. No doubt there are many summer home owners along Fox river and around the lakes who would cheerfully contribute toward this fund if approached in the proper manner. One of the members of the Antioch fire department irtformed the writer some time since that their new truck and equipment was matfe possible thru the inauguration of a popular subscription campaign, at which time practically every summer home owner in that locality contributed. What has been done at Antioch can be accomplished at McHenry. Let's try it. Radio tubes and batteries at Nye's. ^The various committees appointed to look after the arrangements for the holding of the three days' open air festival at the McHenry cityjiark on Pearl street on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Aug. 30 and 31, and Sept. 1. report exceptionally fine progress and indications point to one of the biggest and most successful undertakings ever attempted by St. Mary's parish of this city, under whose auspices the event is to be held. St. Mary's has not held an open air festival in several years and therefore it is the aim of the workers to make it something out of the ordinary. According to plans, the big event will open on Saturday evening and continue Sunday afternoon and evening and M$iday (Labor day) afternoon and evening. The work of installing the various booths and attractions will begin at once so as to have everything in readiness for the big opening. All of the things that go to make up an out-door event of this nature will be there in great abundance, thus assuring the visitors of plenty of doings thruout the entire three days. The net proceeds of the festival are to be turned into St. Mary's Church fund and will be used in paying off some of the parish's outstanding indebtedness. The pastor and his parishioners extend a cordial invitation to everyone to be their guests at the McHenry park during these three days and assure all of a good time. MRS. SOLOMON HOSTESS AT POLLY PRIM TAVERN Mrs. Mark Solomon of Pistakee Bay entertained a company of twenty-two ladies at a dinner and card party at Polly Prim management, a few hours recently. After partaking of a most delicious dinner as served by the Polly Urim management, a few hours .were passed at auction bridge. Those who made up the pleasant gathering and enjoyed the hospitality of their amiable hostess Were: Mesdames 01- | son, Reebie, McRoberts, Busch, Lundahl, Torcom, Small, Cavanagh, Cox, Peters, Wilk, Prebis, Hollenbach, Ott, Haring, Buehler, Glaeser, Gobel, Sayer, Nelson, La Moon and Meister. MOTORING THRU EAST Miss Gwendolyn Overton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Overton of this city, last week accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Cowen of Harvard and Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Cropley of Solon Mills on a two weeks' automobile tour thru the east. They went via Buffalo and expect to return via New York and Washington City. This week they visited Montreal and other points in Canada. *- WHAT PEOPli ARE DOING IN THIS CITY AMD IMMEDIATE VICINITY A carload of Freestone canning peaches expected within the next week or two. I. Levinson, phone 119-R. Dancing at the Fox pavilion, McHenry, on,Saturday, Sunday and Monday evenings, Aug. 30 and SI, and Sept. 1. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will hold its next meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Cobb on Thursday, Sept. 4. A large attendance is desired. An electric calliope, mounted on a Ford truck, passed thru the city last Monday noon. The machine was sent out to advertise the Cook county fair which is in session this week at tba Palatine grounds. If the weather man continues sending us the brand of weather experienced. up until today, the week end is cor tain to see a large 1 influx of visitors, who will be our guests over Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vogt, who reside on the Michael Freund farm throe miles east of this city, welcomed a baby boy into their home on Monday of this week. The mother is a daughter of the owner of the farm upon which they reside. At the regular meeting of McHenry council, Knights of Columbua, t i be held at Iheir hall this (Thursday) evening, Atty. Paul Donovan of Harvard will be the speaker. Musical numbers will be provided bV home talent. The officers anticipate/a large attendance. Andrew Miller is having a neat, comfortable four room bungalow erected upon his property on Broad street, near Riverside Drive. The work is in charge of Fred Karls. The I place, when completed, will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Stringer and family. The wind storm of last Friday morning did considerable damage to the front of the Alexander Lumber company's building on the West Side. Most of the windows in the upper part of the structure were broken, while some of the front was blown in. The damage is now being repaired. The West Siders proved to be better ball players than the East Siders at their last game and beat them 34 to 7. The batteries were Joe Barbian and Paul Karls for the East Side and Paul Kamholz and James Fay for the West Side. The West Side will play the Cary Colts Friday afternoon. Altho about two months late in its arrival, we are now enjoying some real summer weather. Bathing proved quite the popular pastime with many of our young people, especially during the early part of the week, and this in spite of the fact that the mosquitoes have driven many of us dose to distraction. The members of Riverview camp, No. 6818, R. N. An will hold a public card party in the city park on Pearl street on Thursday afternoon of next week, Sept. 4. Five hundred and bunco will be played. In case of rain the event will be held at Weber's hall --- on Riverside Drive. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to be present. J. J. Vasey, who recently suffered a slight stroke of paralysis at his home in this city, is making a very satisfactory recovery, altho it will probably be some time before he will again be able to resume his positidn with the J. V. Farwell company in Chicago, by whom he has been employed over a period of many years. HisTpaany friends were sorry to learn of his illness. Col. A. A. Sprague, Democratic candidate for United States senator, arrived in this city as per schedule shortly after eleven o'clock last Friday morning and after a hand shaking trip around town, during which he was being introduced by E. R. Mc- Gee, he left for Woodstock, where he spent the afternoon. Col. Sprague is a fine gentleman to meet and we dar* say made friends while in town. New telephone directories were distributed among the patrons of the Illinois Bell Telephone company here last week. The new books contain the names of patrons of the McHetxry, Crystal Lake and Woodstock exchanges and is a vast improvement over the directories -as issued by the company during the past year or ; more. Each of the three exchanges is listed under a separate head, thus saving the patrons considerable time in looking up a number. We like it Sixteen young people, responding to invitations which had previously been extended them, gathered at the home of Miss Ruth Kent on Waukegan street last Saturday evening, where they assisted the pleasing hostess in celebrating her birthday anniversary. A peanut hunt, musical contest and a few other games and dancing made up a most enjoyable few hours for thoso fortunate enough to have been pres- * ent Refreshments wm aerved ||gfc before the party broke up. . 'i 'Sal