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r-> 4-1- . ' '"-v-2"- M&^i'TrlL-riiilMrf" 1•+> .* **.• :*"" r M'HENRT PLAXNDEALKR, THURSDAY, JAN. 14,1926 0^ * . :if > •'• 'J.' ' \ - V ' ' '•"'•• ' • • ' •' Ifr THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER Published every Thursday at McHenry, 111., by^Charles P. Renich. Entered as second-class matter at- the postoffice at McHenry, 111-, on- *r the act of May 8, 1879. RAGS0T1 E&ETEPJS SGUJ%2 Subscription Rate* One Year Six Montfii ...?». *$2.00 ,,...$1.00 A. ik. MOSHER, Editor and Manager STATE HIGHWAY HEAD HOPES TO BUILD A THOUSAND MILES OE ROADS THIS "Don't go home and start - delegations coming to Springfield urging the letting of contracts under th« hundred million dollar bond issue system," is what State Superintendent Prank T. Sheets told the various county highway superintendents at the annual convention held in December at Springfield, which was attended by Charles L. Tryon, highway superintendent of McHenry county. A synopsis of Mr. Sheets address, notations of which Mr. Sheets address, far publication is as follows: Sheets Quotes the Law "(Section 9 of the hundred million dollar bond issue road law provides that unless engineering problems make it clearly impractical, all contracts for the construction of the unfinished portion of the sixty million dollar bond issue system of roads shall first be awarded before any contracts are awarded for the construction of the roads or any part of the roads on the hundred million system. "Forty-seven miles are now ready to let and will be advertized after Jan. first. "One hundred eighty .seven mile? are tied up in location disputes or the right of way has not been secured about one half are tied up in court. "The remainder of the small gaps are due to heavy fills, large bridges, ets., that come under engineering, difficulties. 4«t"We want to get ready to go be fore we start on the one hundred million system so there will be no loop-hole to tie up the work after con tracts are let. "We still hope to start letting con- " tracts on the one hundred million sys- *tem about March 1. We are still • determined to build 1000 miles of road next season and to make this state the best paved area in the world within the next four years. We are going to finish the job. '"Don't go home and start delega lions coming down to Springfield for a while yet, as we are very busy list tog every phase of every gap on the sixty million systems. Col. Miller, head of the department, of public- Works and Buildings, has been ill with pneumonia for the past eight or nine #»ks, but is now nearly fully re eavered. Radical on Locations v "We admit we are radical on loca Hon of these roads, but it isi our duty fo be so. I 'will* cite the Joliet. completed. Transportation and labor conditions I were very favorable throughout the year. Material producers have generally increased the capacity of their plants and no car shortages were encountered, with the results that in no previous season have shipments of road building materials been more satisfactory. Many Gaps Finished Perhaps the greatest iheasure of local relief was given to the west central portion of the state between the Illinois and Mississippi rivers where much heavy grading had been done during previous years, but where pavement could not be completed prior to this year because of the necessity of waiting for heavy fills to settle. The Illinois State highway system has reached the stage of development where every additional mile of pavement adds greatly to the transporta- j Shakespeare, s tion facilities of the state. Summar izing the mileage completed during the active road building period during the administration of Governor Le# Small, it is interesting to note that 78 1-2 per cent of all the roads completed outside of cities and villages have been built during the past five years. Continuing the policy of previous years, all pavements have been carefully maintained. Every effort has been made to keep the highways in „ neat, presentable, and safe condition, and to safe-guard the highway investment by thorough and adequate maintenance. In addition, the department Jhas realized the great importance of thorough and adequate highway marking developed during previous drears has beer) r'continued and exceeded during the past year, FOLKS Don't sit supinely on your roost but come along and help us boost, for better things of every kind and leave your kicking clothes behind. Oh, let us boost for better streets, and softer beds and longer sheets, for smoother lawns and better lights and shorterwinded blatherskites. For finer homes and larger trees, for bats and boots and bumble bees. For shorter hours and longer pay, for fewer thistles in our hay; for better grub and bigger pies, for two more moons to light the skies, and let the wolves of war be loosed -every guy .^^.d^'t boost.;' An elderly man of ultra-convivial habits, but withal learned and bookish, was haled before the bar of justice in an Illinois town. "Ye're charged with bein* drunk and disorderly," snapped the magistrate. "Have ye anything to say why sentence should not be pronounced?" "Man's inhumanity to man makes countless thousands mourn," began the prisoner, soaring into a flight of oratory. "I'm not so debased as Poe, so profligate as Byron, so-ungrateful as Keats, so intemperate as Burns, so timid as Tennyson, so I vulgar as WEEKLY PERSONALS COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK IN OUR BUSY XUIY AS SEElf BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AND HANDED IN BY OUR FRIENDS Miss Christine Adams spent Friday in Chicago. Mrs. F. E. Covalt was a Chicago visitor Saturday. . Charles Owen of Glencoe was a McHenry visitor Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Frisby spent a recent day in Chicago. Miss Nelson, school ffflfSe, spent the week end in Ringwood. Miss Ethel Bell spent the ^iseek end with her parents in Ringwood. Miss Floribel and Lisle Bassett were Chicago visitors Sunday. Dr. Rand of Chicago was a McHenry visitor over the week end. Mrs. John H. Freund was a busi no?s visitor in Chicago last Thursday Mrs. Mary Green and son, William, were Ringwood^ visitors Thursday last. Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Klontz of Richmond were Tuesday callers in this Mr. and Mrs. Al. Purvey and son, Jack, passed the week end at Woodstock. city. ,> Mrs. E. R. Warzynik attended a wedding reception in Chicagp Wedr nesday. Roy Kent was a business visitor in the metropolitan city Monday and Tuesday. j Mrs. Laura Kent and daughter, Ruth, were Chicago visitors last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger were business visitors in, Waukegan last Thursday . / Floyd Cooley of Chicago spent the week end with friends and relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nix of Chicago spent Sunday with relatives in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weingart and children spent Friday evening at Pistakee Bay. Mr. and Mrs. William Welch and daughter, Mildred, were Woodstock visitors Sunday. William Heaney of Chicago spent the week end as the guest of Mc- Iionry friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Donavin and daughter, Catherine, spent Saturday Springfield road of which shortened the route thirty miles, because we had the I'guts" to stand up. "We had expected a supreme court decision in the Virginia, Illinois, case which would establish the jurisdiction of the state in selecting routes, at this term of court, but same has been delayed. A favorable decision |p this case would break the back of opposition in other places. "(Smoke out these people who are •o selfish in their own interest that they will sacrifice the good to the Hirhole state of Illinois. "People are getting so disgusted With the wrangling of private interjfsts, they on taking a hand and demanding action for the good of the majority of the people. "Do notpass the hat and "gyp" the broad-minded, public spirited people to benefit the selfish people." McHenry County O. K, All of the right of way for the sixty million dollars roads in McHenry county has been secured. The people of this county have co-operated with the county board and have been very reasonable in their demands for damages, so that same has been financed from the general funds of the county, without passing the hat aUd without levying the additional tax of 25 cents on $100 allowed for roads purposes. McHenry county is one of thirteen counties in the state not levying, this tax. •00 Miles Last Year The year just closed has made available! to the general public of this state 900 additional miles of superb hard surfaced roads. This additional mileage is not only of great value to traffic in the local communities, but adds much to the value of themileage already existing by making it possible to reach points heretofore isolated by earth roads. The world's record breaking program of 1,230 miles built in 1924 was not duplicated in »25 because the Division of Highways was attempting to complete the $60,000,000 bond is sue system and encountered many difficult location and right-of-way problems. However, I /the mileage completed during 1925 exceeds the mileage completed in any previous year in the state's history except 1923 and 1924, and the_jecord of 1923 would have been equalled had not QUARTER OF A CENTURY , Items From The Plaindealtr «f January 10, 1901 • Charles A. Knight of Chicago and E. S. Eno of Elgin, representing the Gail Borden Condensing Co., and Fred J. Allen, who lo&ks after milk for the Northwestern Railway, in this section were in town last Saturday looking over the field regarding the location of a condensing factory. A number of our progressive business men interviewed the gentleman at the Park hotel regarding their proposition. The gentlemen stated that the three necessary things were a rightof- way, sewerage anr ice privileges. They also stated that they were not prepared to make promises regarding their company's movements but would report upon the matter. Mrs. Angevine, mother of Prof. F E. Angevine, was the unfortuante victim .of a painful accident last Satur day morning. In stepping off the rear porch she missed her footing and fell, fracturing the leg above the knee Owing to advanced age and the fact that an accident years age necessitated the use of crutches, this one is doubly serious. Mrs. Isaac Wentworth died at her home in this village Tuesday, January 8, after a lingering illness, The funeral service will be held this (Thursday) morning at 10:30 a. m. from the M. E. church, the Rev. W. L. Whipple officiating. An abituary notice will appear in the next issue. Franklin Scott Fay died at his home in this village Wednesday afternoon, January 9, at five o'clock. The funeral service will be private, and held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning. The ladies of St. Mary's Catholic church will give a grand dancing party and supper in Stoffel's hall, Tuesday January 15. Reed's popular six-piece orchestra will furnish the music. Preparations are being made for a fine evening's entertainment. Supper will also be served on Wednesday evening. Dance tickets, $1.00; supper, 25c per plate. Mrs. John Heimer, Mrs. N. E. Barbian and Mrs. Emil Schneider are the committee in charge. Mrs. James B. Perry entertained at a one o'clock luncheon last Satur day. The large table, at which the guests were seated, was prettity decorated with pink and white carnations and the charm of the dining room was further enhanced by potted plants and vines. The luncheon consisted of six courses and an hour of pleasant social conversation was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Those present were: Mrs. E. M. Owen, Mrs. John L. Story, Mrs. Martin A. Howell, Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Mrs. W. A. Cristy, Mrs. Edmund J. Hazel, and Miss Julia A.Story. Mr. Robert G. Tweed and Miss Alma Eta Kane were united in marriage at the residence of Miss T. Sharon, Chiccgo, Tuesday, January 1, the Rev. Dr. day. That'll do, that'll do," interrupted the magistrate. "Ninety days. And, officer take down that list of names he mentioned and round 'em up. I think they're as bad as he is." "It seems to me," said Senator Free, "that the farmer's greatest needwhen in sore distress his troubles press--is some government garden seed/' I made a speech," said Senator Creech, "that placed me in first rank, as one who knows the farmer's woes, I'll send it out-bunder my frank." "IH tell you why," said Senator Spry, "that the farmer's purse is flat; he needs to get still deeper in debt, . and more credit will help him do that." mJ^es M „ . . 4 . , The farmer read, and shook his Miss Margaret McCabe and friends head then burst out! "Thunderation! °J Waukegan were guests m the home I wish they'd see, if they let me be, I of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McCabe Sun- I'll work out my own salvation." The enamored McHenry couple were sitting entirely too close together for comfort and security on the sofa, and the lamp was turned low. He kissed her on the tip of her nose, a place he had never kissed before. "Archie," she reproved him roguishly, "don't be foolish-goolish." And then, by the frown of his low but natural forehead, she knew, that Archie's feelings had suffered. "Oh, my own big bibby-baby!" she cried. "I have hurt you." • "No, HI goldfish," he replied foolishly, "the hurt I feel is because I know it hurts you to feel that you have hurt me." "No, no, Archie-starchie. Do not let that hurt you for a moment. My hurt is because I know it hurts you to feel that I have hurt myself by hurting you." "My sugar-coated angel! My hurt is because you are hurt over feeling that I am hurt because you feel that you have hurt me and--oh, kid, let's go to the movies." Which they did, and acted like a pair of nuts. Mrs. Edmund Knox, son, Martin, and daughter, Dorothy, visited Elgin relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Powers and Miss Etta Powers spent Sunday evening Jit Woodstock. . - ,y Mis. Eva Jones state supervisor of public health, was a Friday evening visitor in McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Maynard of Crystal Lake were Sunday visitors in the F. M. Ensign home. Mrs. Wente and son of Silver Lake were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Tesch. Joseph Yambrick of Chicago is now employed as linotype operator in the McHenry Plaindealer office. Mrs. Emma Mudgett of Chicago spent a few days the past week in the home of her sister, Mrs. Mary Parks. Miss Helen Welch has gone to Chi cago where she will take up a course in nursing at St. Anthony's hospital. Miss Doris Bacon of Algonquin spent the week end in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bacon Mr. and Mrs. J. W- Rothermel and children and Miss Marion Krause spent Sunday in Elgin and Elmhurst Mr. and Mrs. P. Maynard of Crystal Lake were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Ensign. ; ' Mr. and1 Mrs. L. C. Bishop and daughter, Jeannette, spent Sunday with Mrs. Bishop's parents at Johnsburg. Miss Lenore Freund of Libertyville was a week end guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Freund. , Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward re-1 turned to this city last Thursday after a two weeks' visit with relatives in Chicago. Mrs. William Lewis of Kenosha, Wis., visited in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Tesch, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Martin and family spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn L. Robison at Woodstock. Dr. D. G. Wells returned home Saturday morning from Montreal, Can., where he was called by the illness of his mother. Edward Conway and son, Richard, visited his little daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Aylward in Elgin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Patzke and little daughter and Walter Patzke of Chicago were Sunday guests of McHenry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. E. Weber and daughter of North Brook were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs Simon Michels. Mr. and Mrs. Frank OTlaherty and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frisby of Elgin were. Sunday guests in the home oij, Mrs. Ellen Frisby. Mesdames John M. Phalin, John Relihan and William J. Welch and Miss Mildred Welch wera Elgin rs last Saturday. Richard B. Walsh of South Bend., Ind., passed several days last week in the home of Mis parents, Mr. and Mrs T. J. Walsh. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spieker and daughter of Burlington, Wis., visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Shaefer Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schmitt of Bel. videre were Sunday guests in the home Of the latters parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kamholz. Misses Lillian Freund and Verona Niesen and Clarence Niesen left this city last Friday morning for Florida, where they will spend at least a month. Plaindealer Ads Get Results. Where Do We Eat? That's the t question so iSften asked. In MeHenr^ the answer's easy. At J t A R L S . V . - RIVERSIDE DRIVE That's where you set those thety lunches. Going to the basketball games again this week? „1fou vbet!; Vol. 1 January 14, 1926 No. 11 Published in the interests of the people of McHenry and vicinity by the Alexander Lumber Co. Geo. H. Johnson, Editor You don't buy coal, you buy heat. That's why Old Ben Coal is so popular-- it's full of heat units. There was a surprise party on a certain lady in this community not and geese. Cattle at $10, sheep at $3, and geese at 50c. How many of each does he buy? Let us know if you get it. Have you seenHJie Purina Poultry book? \It is worth ten dollars to any one interested in poultry raising, but you can have it for nothing. Just call and ask for one. The thermometer sometimes registers 70 long .so. But she she wasn't surprised. She knew something was going to happen because her husband took a bath! A few more days of good weather and S. H. Freund will have the roof completed for the Morrow Garage on Main street. ' How good are you in Arithmetic ? A farmer has $100. He buys a hundred head of stock, consisting of cattle, sheep parts of Siberia. But that wouldn't be so bad if you had plenty of Old Ben Coal on hand. We wish somebody would invent a substitute for shaving. And don't tell us, "wear whiskers," either. Whenever and wherever you see the Purina Checkerboard bags you know there are scientifically prepared livestock feeds therein. Just, .remember that. ; A man over at Nye's jewelry store said he wanted to look at a silver samisole. He probably meant casserole. Jacob Schaefer" and men are now finishing the interior of Carl Buehler's beautiful new home on Pistakee Bay. Nothing like a nice fireplace if you have a good furnace to keep the house warm. Now that most of us merchants have finished our inventories we can get busy on Our incoipe tax reports. The doctor seigrs, "sleep in the open air." Can t very well do that without a sleeping porch. "I wouldn't take $5,000 for our sleeping porch," says one man we know. ALEXANDER LUMBER COMPANY Phone 5 Wire In the dusk, the face of the woman appeared pale and wrinkled and old. She walked falteringly, slowly. Not a soul came to her aid, although two or three glanced at her with pitying eyes. For the last time, she arose and began her journey forward, stoping at intervals and looking into the dark with peering, searching eyes Then, suddenly, in the midst of her despair, she gave up and took a back seat. The usher was out. Sew by Motor Daylight Kitohaa Ufaff "Oh, dear me," exclaimed the ninety- year-old fossil who was just awakening from an operation whereby he became the owner of a set of monkey glands, "I just know I'm going to be late fot school today." The present dress styles reveal woman in all her loveliness, or reveal all of woman in her loveliness, doggoned if we know which. . HappinesM in Duty There Is only one stinmlant that never fails and yet never Intoxicates-- duty. Duty puts a blue sky over every man--up to his heart, maybe--Into which the skylark. Happiness, always goes singing.--Prentice. Quick Heat when Nethd extraordinary i^if avtorajble weather j Henderson officiating. McHenry conditions prohibited the completion claims Mrs. Twf>ed as one of her most fairing Off When you see two men in the front seat and two women In the back sent you can rest assured tluit It Is a tnaroutlng.-- Huntington Ad- >r ozi by Hand ROME Was Not Built in One Day- And if you are like most folks, k •will also be more convenient for you to Make Your Home Electric-- Little by Little. Such equipment as electric sewing machines^ cleaners, ironers, toasters, and grills are, after all, permanent additions to your home. Buying them Little by Little is an easy method of Saving from your incoma 4' You are cordially invited to call at the Pubttl Service Store and select any appliance you need. Start now to Make Your Home Electric -- Little by Little. You will be surprised to see how easily it is done. Special Offer During January We will place the new Thor-30' Electric Ironer in your home NOW at its regular casfc price, $160; You may pay us $5 and say: "I'll pay for it Little by Little." Cook by Wire £5 weep by Motor m Cub* the Electric Way Waffles, too rled coupl vertlser. of a considerable mileage of work under contract. The months of October and November are ordinarily excellent construction months, ' but this year the combination of unusually heavy rain-fall and low temperatures brought road paving progress to a standstill. Prior to July 1 there was built as much pavement in 1925 as in the record breaking year, of 1924 in spite of the fact that less paving outfits were working. The work done in 1925 was well distributed throughout the state and a number of important connections .and gaps in tlurough routes were highly accomplished and charming ladies, who, with the exception of brief! visits abroad has passed her entire life in this vicinity. Mr. Tweed is the son of John Tweed of Fairfield, Neb., but was a resident of Woodstock for six years previous to coming here. About a year ago he purchased the grocery business of B. Gilbert, which has steadily increased. The McHenry Military band will given a concert on Friday evening, Jan. 25. The evening's enterainment will be provided exclusively by he band. Miss Rosa Justen, our talented pianist, will be the accompanist. The boys are deserving of much praise for the manner in which they have surmouned all obstacles and today are a credit to the village. Remembering the many occasions upon which they have donated their services it is now our duty to respond with a rousing house according to the praise they merit. The sum of 25 cents admission will be charged. Mr. Edward S. French and Miss Flora Harnish were united in marriage at Wauconda, Tuesday, Jan. 1. The wedding was quiet and informal, beng witnessed by a few im mediate friends, Mrs. French is the daughter ofFrank Harnish of Wood stock, and .is an accomplished and estimable young woman. Mr. French is the son of C. W. French of Ringwood, and is at present instructor of the Ostend school. He is a young man possessed of many sterling qualities and destined to take a prominent place in educational affainu No charge for service -- a year if you like, to complete the investment. And the machine will serve you for years and years. The Thor- SO Folding Electric Ironer Iron by Mo tar Only $£22 Down For the Boudoir In the Kitchenette Small appliances as well as large may be purchased Little by Little PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS 101 Williams St., Crystal Lake 1 Telephone 280 j. A. Schabeck, District Manage Comfort in Sicknee* Beaier WaaMng ,v JUL.