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. •' :*•*• . , , .» ^ ^ .& , 1 u\ . -c * *- ' -.WJ % * IPT:^ *W.?*vL ^«r~U -~f« a*** rilMllhli every Thursday at He- Henry, 111., by Charles F. Renfeh. Entered as second-class matter at the-'postoffice at McHenry, III, under ' ihe act of May 8, 1879. MieH|tiw Rates Om year 1*00 Six mofiths 1.00 A. H. MOSHER, Editor and Manager iftixri/inftnruvvv'irinnrir^^^^**** CROSS CROSSINGS CAREFULLY way crossing a railroad at grade, ffce|l person controlling the ami--snt of" •S%. In 1928 there were 2268 persons killed and 6314 injured (154 subsequently died) at railroad crossings, according to the accident prevention department of the Chicago Motor Club. During 1923 the railroads removed 972 crossings at an expense of $75,000,000 and there were added 2424 new grade cossings without railroad solicitation. The railroads are doing everything possible to stop grade crossing accidents. What are you as a motorist doing to stop accidents? All railroad crossings are dangerous crossings. Nine thousand one hundred and one persons were killed at grade crossings within a five year period. Almost twice as many as lost their lives in the battle of Gettysburg. The majority, if not all, these deaths could be eliminated if the drivers of the ill fated cars had realized that there are no safe railroad crossings. Even where a crossing is protected by a signaling device or by a watchman, there is an element of danger; the device may fail, the watchman may not be at his post. Grade crossings are marked with ^ danger signs that are located from f. two hundred to four hundred feet from the right-of-way. These signs are on . the right hand side of the road at a / sufficent distance from the track to d' > enable the motorist to stop and look ? before proceeding to cross. > ^ Are you obeying the law about stopping at railroad crossings? Section 145-B of the Road and Brid- •>!> ges act of the Illinois statutes of 1919 aays: "Upon approaching any highany self propelled veMelee shall reduce the speed of such vehicle to a rate( not to exceed 10 miles per hour." "At all grade crossings at which '•top' signs are placed, the person controlling the movement of any self propelled vehicle shall bring such a vehicle to a full stop at such 'stop signs before proceeding over the railroad tracks." A fine of $10.00 is attached for failure to comply with this law. Stop and go into "second" or "low" at all crossings. If you have waited for one train to pass do not take it for granted that the way is clear; another train hidden from view by the first may be approaching on another track. Hundreds have met their death because they never thought of that pos- Hundreds have been killed when their engine stajled on the trades. Sifting to lower speed would have eliminated the danger. Observations have been made to record the care shown by automobile drivers, and in 35,000 instances the following results were noted: 58 per cent looked only one way; and about half of one per cent actually stopped their engines before proceedinfe to pass over the crossing. These figures are alarming, for they show that few drivers display the necessary caution that may save their lives, Haki and property. S AS PICKED UP BT FUIJWALEU REPORTERS PURW6WHK WHAT PBOPLS ABB DOING Of THIS CITY jam IMMHDIATB VICINITY ition of iene* By J. A. WALDRON 7 Methodist Episcopal Church Main street, West McHenry B. F. Wentworth, Pastor Church school at 10 a. m. Attention is called to parents and teachers to the meeting Friday, July 81, at 2 p. m. at the church. Morning worship at 11 a. m. Sermon--" Christianity on Trial." Sunday, August 9, Mr. WentWorth will preach his last sermon fen! McHenry. Have you an automobile, piece of furniture or anything that you would like to dispose _of? A few lines in our classified column would probably find a buyer for you in a short time. Why not try it out? * I; Your Ad The tue of space iA this paper to tell ti»e story of the merchandise you have in your store is the one certain way to get the interest of the people in this community. And in proportion to the interest you arouse in your store and your merchandisa» wUi fef amount of business you will do. 5 " We are ready to help you tell your story. --phone 98-W and we will call at your am-; venience with a detailed plan for properly | ||p merchandising your stock. It- • McHenry Big Carnival Night at Pox Pavilion, Saturday, August 1. Many bargains are still to be found at Erickson's, during the Clearance Sale. Ends Saturday. Kent and Green have just sold another lot in the Stenger subdivision. This sale was made to Dr. Nardi of Chicago. L. F. Newman fell od a roof near Algonquin Tuesday, spraining the ligaments of his right leg and will be on crutches for a few weeks. Mrs. Dfcave Johnapn entetained a number of her friends and neighbors at a Bunco party Friday night. All reported a very enjoyable time. Mr. Schoewer was quite badly injured Monday when a horse, which he was shoeing, stepped on his foot. But he is now able to get around quite well. Mrs. William Welch was tendered Xspunqx i«»i »uioh V esjadans « evening, the anniversary of her birthday. Members of. the immediate family were present. St. Mary's Court No. 594, and St. dihn's Court, No. 96, Catholic Order of foresters, will give a joint picnic Aug 2, at Miller's Grove, Johnsburg. Families are invited. 7-2t The ice-cream social sponsored by the Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Patrick's church Saturday proved to be quite a success in spite of the fact that the weather was unfavorable. Work has been started on a large bungalo in the Stenger subdivision for Joseph J. Weiler. The cost will be between $6,000 and $7,000. The lot was purchased through Kent and Green. The members of the local council, Knights of Columbus, are invited to attend the exemplification of the third degree, which will be given to a class of seventy-five candidates at Aurora, Sunday afternoon, August 8. Mr. and Mrs. H. Kash and children will move from their home in McHenry to Hillside Monday. Mr. Kash haa been for some years a printer and dec orator in this city, but for the past few months has been in poor health. Mrs. Frank Ward gave a party in honor of her granddaughteV, {Miss Gene Rasmussen. Dinner was served on the lawn. Those present were Virginia Sable, Evelyn Karls, Dorothy Wormley, Marcella, Freddie and Vernon Jerak. River "View Camp's quilt contest closed Tuesday evening, July 28. The quilt will be given aw*y Tuesday night, August 2. Mrs. Maud Rother mel's side won the contest with 154 books and Mrs. G. Ritter was second with 117 books. The losers will give a party to the winners some time in October. River View camp will hold their picnic in the- park Wednesday, August 26. Members and their families please take notice. Bring lunch and dishes in your basket and ice-cream and lemonade will be furnished by the camp. There will be games for the old and young and a good time for every member. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dodge enter tained a party of friends at dinner Sunday, in celebration of Mrs. Dodge's birthday. Those making up the gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Martin and the latter's sister, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Edwad Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sherman and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Kent. Sixteen Campfire girls returned to McHenry this morning after spending a very enjoyable week at DesPlaines. Mrs. F. B. Wentworth acted as chaperon for the party. The Campfire society was organized this spring, but already numbers quite a few members. The girls are looking forward eagerly to their next outing. Mrs. Theodore Winkle was pleasantly surprised at her home on Saturday evening, the anniversary of her birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. William Perkenscn, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wormley, Mrs. Nick Bohr, Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Schaefer, Mr. and Mrs. George Bohr, and Miss Genevieve Bohr of this city. . Rev. Fr. Hackett, John Bojger, C. W. Stenger and John Sutton were among the 800 who attended the hometown banquet at Congress hotel tendered to Edward Houlian, state deputy and supreme director of the Knights of Columbus who recently returned from a pilgrimage to the Vatican. The address of welcome was given by Bishop P. J. Muldoon of Rockford. JUNE REPORT OF VOLO COW TESTING ASSN. ' V-' ^ • •' V ' • ^ During the month of June there were 418 cows tested. Of this number, sixty two cows produced over forty pounds of butter fat and twenty cows produced over fifty pounds. The high cow, a registered Holstein, is owned by Nicholside Farm. The high herd are Guernseys owned by L. V. Lusk. Five High Herds L. V. Lusk, Gr. Guernseys. 1,021 lbs. butter fat, 44.2 Nicholside Farm, Reg. Holsteina, 1,218 lbs., Butter fat, 43.2 F. Benkwan, Reg. ?M0Wnss, 1,076 lbs., Butter fat Mf# V Os»*ne Farm,j|j, 1,006 lbs., Butterfat Butter fat $8.7 • The tost was Molr'"': W* *'»' <Copyrl«ht.) ACIiH. travel relaxes some of the V formallttse that obtain in society when aodaty la on Its good behavior, and many a romance develops aboard ship even more speedily than it could at the seashore, although no field of the amorously sentimental can approach the seashore for ephemerality and Irresponsibility of attachment. Men and women at sea make quick acquaintance even outside of that sympathy in misery that Neptune often Inflicts. And the very freedom from the conventional code that the everchanging deep suggests gives impulse to the romantically Inclined. Harold Bangle, on the good ship Utopia, was a day out from Cherbourg before he caught sight of a pretty woman who pleased his fancy. He had been trying to spend his income during a six months' tour of Europe, incidentally making love in various ls»ds His infatuations In New York hafl been many, and once In a while he' had been fortunate enough to Inspire what seemed to be responsive feeling. Bat young women are not so ingenuous as the/ used to be, and although the aphorism that money makes the mare go is an important itepa in their more or less ornamental education, some of them still are hard to please. Nobody that knew Harold ever wondered why he didn't marry. Inevitably when he had reached the stage of courtship that gives a girl hope, and Inspires reflection as to the latest modes In trousseaux, Harold would find some other young woman more attractive and begin all over again. He was so volatile that he never yet had been melancholy because some girl threw him over. During his travels Harold had made love tentatively as best he cduld, not being an accomplished linguist, to divers mademoiselles, frauleins and slgnorinas, but never with any promise of success, and at times with experiences which called upon valor and found valor absent. In Paris he had been challenged to a duel and fled the city In such haste that he forgot some of his luggage. In Berlin he had felt the prlcft of a petty officer's sword as those in regular warfare feel It when to full retreat. In Naples he had escaped tba stiletto of a young member of the Camorra whose signorina he had approached, nothing saving him but something in reserve held •ver from the days when he was a crack short-distance man at Harvard. These experiences led him at last to more folly appreciate the beauties of his native land and the damsels thereof. Repeated defeats of amorous Impulse had made Harold more susceptible than ever. So when on the deck of the Utopia this one day out from Cherbourg be saw a beautiful girl who* looked at him with an archness that seemed to Invite overture, he actually blushed with enthusiasm. The sea was high and the wind blew a gale. Just as the girl was about to arrange a chair for an airing, one of her rugs took flight. Harold rescued it from drowning, and the rest, at least on his side, was courtship. From the moment of thl$. unconventional Introduction Harold was the very shadow of the pretty girl. The next day they arranged their chairs together on deck, and happy * conversation flowed. "You don't mind, I venture, to give me your name?" he asked, handing her his card. "Not in the tout," flhi replied. "Glareipont." ' 1 "A beautiful name--ah--if yon will permit the opinion," said he. "Do you really think so?" ^ "And do you mind telling me your baptismal name?" "Not at all. Virginia." "Really a lovely combination," said Harold, and he emphasised his adjective. They talked and laughed till the call for luncheon, and again until dinner. The next day Harold arranged her rugs, got her footstool, ran for tea, brought her confections, and Id fact anticipated her every wish. She smiled upon him and entered charmingly into every subject he introduced. If he had not been more infatuated than he had ever been in his life, he would have broached the subject of love. But such words failed him. Day after day their intimacy grew, until Harold was In a hopeless state. All his assurance In amatory affairs had left him. He thought and thought again as to how he might declare his passion. It was not until the ship approached the efflgy of Liberty that Harold in desperation made up his mind to. say something. He was standing In front of Virginia, with his mouth open, aimlessly holding his pipe. "My dear Miss Clareinont," he stammered, and 8 wallowed the rest of his speech as a heavy man approached sluggishly. "Mr. Clareinont," said Virginia, indicating the Interloper, Mls a poor sailor. He's been belfw conaUptly. Mr Bangle, my husband." * < No Sign Nece**ar$> * Many men have dispensed with the "This Is My Busy Day" sign on their desks. They have on their golf suits, which serve the same purpose.--Detroit News. l-prmat Lmmyr Proline B- Moore, in his "Life of Mar- States "During his period of service, IMS cases of International law wbre decided. Marshall delivered the •Ptoton on so of these." Mr. Moore states that of-*®2 opinions on conetltatlonal law handed down during Marshall's period ef service, 1801-1835, Marshall delivered 86 written opinions. Bead the ad in this issue telling yon son's, traveling' ing lady's wearing apparel, McHenry and Woodstock, July 19. Owner inquire at Plaindealer office for information. , 8-11 WANTED--Gil# or woman for general house work. Inquire Mrs. C. S. Wilson, 828 Clay street, Woodstock, 111. Phone 316-W. 8-lt WANTED--To buy one-year old White Leghorn hens. Will pay regular market price. Call or write, Joe LeDorne, R-l. West McHenry. 8-lt* FOR SALE--Piano in good condition- Very reasonable, easy terms. Phone 131-R. , 8-tf FOR SALE--A hard coal heater. Must be sold before Sunday. Apply to H. Kasch. Phone 56-W. 8-lt FOR SALE-- Johnson motor in good condition. Inquira at The Plaindealer or 129-J, McHenry. 8-tt FOR RENT--Six rooms and a pantry Gas and electricity. On the lake. Two blocks from the depot. Furnished if required. A. S. Parks, West McHenry. Phone 53-M. 8-2t FOR SALE--140 acres of good farm land, one mile south of Wauconda. For further particulars inquire of M. J. Schaefer. Phone 126-W. 7-2t FOR SALE--One 26x46 Case thresh er, one 26x46 Wood Brothers thresher. Completely equipped. Bruce Sheldon, Grayslake, 111. Phone 100. 7-2t FOR SALE--Seeburg orchestra electric piano; two ordinary pianos and one player piano, Edison phonograph. Kaping & Son, Ingleside, III. 4-tf FOR SALE--Seven room house, bath, all modern improvements, one-half acre of ground. All kinds of fruit. Inquire of M. J. Walsh, West McHenry, 111. 4-tf FOR SALE--1924 Ford touribg car, with starter; run less than 1,000 miles. Best condition. Bargain. Henry Degen, McHenry, 111. 6-tf FOR SALE OR RENT--Seven-room house, with gas, electricity, bath and running water. Wm. H. Althoff, Mc H^nry. Phone 65-J. 6-tf FARROW CHIX, WORLD'S GREATEST SELLERS--Postpaid June 15th to Aug. 10th in 100 lots BARRED ROCKS, SINGLE REDS, ANCONAS, $9.50; WHITE ROCKS, ROSE REDS, $10.50; BUFF ORP., WYANDOTTES, MINORCAS, $11.50; LEGHORNS, $8.50; ASSORTED $6.50. D. T. FARROW CHICKERIES, PEORIA, ILL. 4-tf KAPING ft SON Dredging Contractors 1 i • ^Channels and Shorebufltfetw Ingleside, 111. Phone Fox Lake 1M-M Phone 126-W. Reasonable Ratei A. H. SCHAEFEf Draying McHENRY, ILLINOIS Phone 162 The Beat Service AHtays BERNHARD POPt^ Expert Shoemakefc West McHenry, Illinois Telephone No. 108-R. Stof fel & Reihansperger Insurance agent for all classes of property in the best companies. WEST McHENRY-- :: ILLINOIS Fine job printing is done at the plaindealer shop. We hire expert printers and use the best materials on the market. The prices are right so there is nothing more to be desired. illogical Dorothy was having her first meal on the dining car and she was wasting no time about it At length her mother said: "Don't eat so fast, child." Dorothy looked up with an Injured air. "How can I be eating too fast," she Inquired, "when you said yourself tl was an awfully slow train 7" Earth'* C*Uihg Army surgeons say It Is Impossible for an aviator to live, e,ven with oxygen and electrical heaters, at an altitude of 45.00Q feet, o4 about eight and one-half miles. Abq^c 23,000 feet an artificial supply Nt5r oxygen to sary. Blotting Papmr paper is now beta from wood pulp. Heretofore It was made only from rags, as It was believed that sawdust would not prove sufficiently absorbent. A large proportion of the pulp used in the manufacture of blotting paper Is from wood that has not been considered ef much value.--Family Herald. ^ Safmty Firti * "I wonder why ffdlth doesn't smile any more when she says good morning to me on the street T" Emily--"Edith has no sense of proportion. She's afraid If she lets herself go thai far she'd laugh outright."-- Princeton Tiger. Early EngHuh Judg In the Thirteenth century In Bngland, traveling Judges, who were ealled Justices In eyre, were appointed to Woceed around certain assigned circuits and to try civil and criminal thai- wlgnt /be brsoght before them. »»»•»»••»•»•»•»»» 111 > ipjwpiW^yii' (f'" : WASHER G&pjjier Washftr a Golden Value ^ • 7*V ' .. |IV>- . - - ..J; ^ *•• * • *' . "i'? 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