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',"•' /.'.*%' " :Cy ' •'V' ' '" M'HSNBY PLAINSEALKS, THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1920 h- ...' " i •- - - «v • )'*s, ' ./ * . .-V ; MCHENRY'S HOME OF AMUSEMENT "WE CANT PLAY THEM ALL SO WE PLAY THE BEST" THURSDAY-FRIDAY MARCH 25-26 "Paint ud Powder" ELAINE HAMMERSTEIN •nd the Comedy PIPIN HOT • SATURDAY - SUNDAY With Special Sunday Matinee at 2:30 BIG TIME "VAUDEVILLE" WITH FEATURE PICTURES AND COMEDIES SATURDAY MARCH 27 HOOT GIBSON In 'The Calgary Stampede' 2 Big Shows in One. The World's Greatest Western Show With VAUDEVILLE and the Comedy HELPFUL AL -Abo Aesop's Fa We SUNDAY MARCH 28 Ike Happy Warrior" With Malcolm McGregor Mary Alden Alice Calhoun Wllford North * with VAUDEVILLE and the Comedy "Speak Easy" THURSDAY--FRIDAY APRIL 1-2 "FINE CLOTHES" with Lewis Stbne and Alma Rubens and the Comedy MUDDLED UP SOCIAL AND CLUB DOINGS Of WEEK For Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Mrs. Martha Page entertained a number of friends at a farewell party at her home Wednesday evening of this week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Conrad. A most delightful evening was enjoyed by all. The hostess served a very delicious dinner at a late hour. 'For Louise Weingart Miss Louise Weingart was hostess to a number of her little friends at a birthday party on Saturday after- , noon. Games were played during the j afternoon and a dainty supper served l at five o'clock. j The guests were Misses Lorraine j Knox, Agnes Steffes, Ruth Nye, Wanj da Smith, Marion Weingart, Elvira Weingart, Catherine Diedrich, Evelyn Justen, Clarice Blake, Lucille Blake and Evelyn and Louise Weingart. For Mr. and Mrs. Covalt In order to observe the nineteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Covalt, the Anniversary Club journeyed to Chicago* Sunday and celebrated the occasion in a most enjoyable manner. After partaking of a six-course Italian dinner, the Palace theatre was visited and all agreed that Dr. George Rockwell was a splendid entertainer. Mr. and Mrs. Covalt were the recipients of a silver sandwich plate and many well wishes. For Dorothy Marshall Miss Dorothy Marshall was pleasi antly surprised by a number of her I friends last Friday, the occasion be- | ing her seventeenth birthday. Various games and music furnished ' the entertainment of the evening, j At bunco high scores were won by , Leone Givens and Louis Bonslett. ; Consolation by Elsie Regner. I A birthday cake with fortunes ! caused much merriment. At a lata hour refreshments were served and all departed wishing Miss Marshall many happy return? of the day. Mrs. Boley Entertains Mrs. Josephine Boley entertained a number of friends in honor of her 79th birthday at her home last Thursday afternc n. Bunco was played and a dainty luncheon was served, which was much enjoyed by all. Among the guests present were: Mrs. H. Meyers, Mrs. Magdalena Bohr, Mrs. Ben Herbes, Mrs. Palmes, Mrs. T. Bickler, Mrs. A Krause and daughter, Marion, Mrs/ J. Rothermel and daughters, Catherine and Audrey, Mrs. G. C. Boley and son, Kenneth, and Mrs. M. L. Worts and daughters. Rose and Josephine. Name of Washington Handled Too Freely The practice of naming negro slaves and grog shops for George Washington brought a vigorous protest from the Missouri Intelligencer of Old Franklin a quarter of a century after the death of the "Father of His Country." This was the first newspaper In the United States published west of St. Charles, Mo. In the issue of April 29, 1823, the Intelligencer registered this editorial protest against the promiscuous use of Washington's name: "This is the Christian name of oneeighth of the masculine inhabitants of the United States. This name wat SCHOOL NOTES - Some of the important dates for the remaining weeks of school are: May 14, rural school examination. May 18, rural commencement. May 30, baccalaureate address.* June 4, commencement. The regular quarterly examina-1 dear to every American when It con- 5 tions are being held in the high school veyed the Idea of the father of freeon Thursday and Friday of this week, men, but now It serves no other pur- Arthur Krause and Harold Jepson'pose than that of distinguishing one taught the pupils of the fifth grade^part of mankind from the other. It in the public grade school last TTvurs- Is universally made a very packday during the absence of Mrs. Bar- hdrse. Every stupid blockhead thinks rtm* , It the greatest tribute of respect he Leroy Conway, Arthur Krauze, can possibly pay to the memory of Clyde Carr and Harold Jepson took the hero to call a son, a negro or a the teachers' examinations in Wood- grog shop by the same name. It Is a stock last Friday and Saturday. practice scandalously common for A meeting of the heads of "the publicans to paint the likeness of the North Six conference schools was hero on a board, hang it on a post by held in Woodstock last Saturday and | way of a sign, hold It up to the vulit was decided to call a meeting for gar to gaze at as boys gaze at a Tuesday, March 30, in regard to next year's football schedule. On next Saturday a meeting will be held ir. Chicago before the state athletic board in regard to the dispute between Belvidere and Harvard over their last basketball game. Final action by the board and members of the North Six conference will be taken on March 30. Ernest Barbian recently underwent - an operation to have his tonsils removed and hag not been at school for several days. monkey, and to beguile silly travelers to become their guests, who judge of what is in the house by the sign. What has the father of liberty done that his name should thus be consigned to infamy and his likeness to contempt?" A CORRECTION la last week's issue of The Plaindealer an error was made in the obituary of the late Mrs. John Thennes. It was stated that Mrs. Thennes was seven years of age when she moved to McHenry. She was 17 years old «t the time. Also the correct age for Lorraine Thennes, one of the five children who survive, should have been given as seven years. * Card of Thanks In this manner we desire to thank friends, neighbors and relatives for assistance given us and kindness and sympathy shown in our recent b«K reavement. Also do we wish to thank those who gave. the masses and the donors of the beautiful flowers. John Thennes and Children. AUDITORS' MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Auditors of the Town of McHenry, County of McHenry, 111., will meet in the town clerk's office, West McHenry, 111., March 30, 1926, at 7:30 p. m., to audit any and all bills against the town. Bills may be left with the supervisor or the undersigned. Dated this 17th day of March, A. D. 1926. 40-2 Chas. B. Harmsen, Town Clerk. Market your Dept. store. eggs at Erickson's Mrs. David Jotinson sprat Wednesday in Chicago. Roy Kent was a business visitor in Chicago on Monday. Rev. R. C. Freund of DeKalb was a recent visitor in McHenry. P. M. Messe of Lake Geneva was a business caller in McHenry Wednesday. J. F. Casey of Woodstock was a McHenry visitor on Tuesday afternoon. Arthur Boger and his uncle of Chicago spent Sunday with home folks in this city. Joseph Bugner of Alvado, Ohio, is visiting relatives in McHenry and Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bi^/ap and daughter spent Sunday with Johnsburg relatives. Miss Ima Terry of Racine visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Althoff last week. Miss Regina Blake was an .Iglgin business caller one day the latter part of last week. Miss Florence Rothermel of Chicago spent the week end with, her parents in this city. Mrs. John R. Knox and Mr® Henry J. Schaffer spent Friday With relatives in Wauconda. -J"' ~ Mrs. M. Martin of Woodstock spent the week end as a gtiest in the home of Mrs. Martha Pare. , Mrk Gausden oi"0ric^£0 visited in the^jjome of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Thies, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers and family spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Math. Steffes. Mr. and Mrs. Math. Steffes and daughter, Loretto, and Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider spent Saturday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. William Warnhoff and chldren of Chicago spent Sunday in in the home of F. E. Boger and family. Miss Dorothy Matthews of Elgin passed the first of the week in the home of her mother, Mrs. Delia Matthews. Mr. and Mrs. George Kamholz of Chicago spent Sunday in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kamholz. J. F. Claxton and son, Will, are spending the week in northwestern Wisconsin, purchasing tested cows for their farm. J. R. Mack of Libertyville and Mrs. Maud Blakesley of Minnesota spent Sunday as guests in the home of Miss Etta Powers. Miss Doris Bacon of Algonquin passed the week end as a guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Bacon. Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, who recently underwent an operation at the Woodstock hospital, is now back on duty in West McHenry. C. W. Stenger was confined to his home a few days this week, a victim of the grippe. He is now getting along very nicely. Richard B. Walsh, formerly of South Bend, Ind., but now of Evanston, III., passed "several days this week as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Former Resident Dies Mrs. Adam Gilles, former resident of this city, passed away at her home in Minneapolis, Minn., on Saturday, March 20. Funeral services were held in Minnesota on Tuesday of this week., Spoiled the Effect Mr. and Mrs. Bailey were entertaining friends. "Yes, I think I must get a car this year," said the host, casually, during a lull in the conversation. "I haven't decided what make yet, but It's no use getting a cheap one; they're sometimes so unreliable. I suppose I can get H really serviceable lltfle affair for or so?" While the company was still gasping at this careless mention of wealth, Bailey junior remarked: "I say, dad. will that funny-looking man call every week for the money like he did last year when you bought the bicycle ?"--Exchange. Sincere Hospitality There is an emanation from the heart in genuine hospitality whi«*h cannot be described, hut is immediately felt and puts the stranger at his ease. --Washington Irving. Another Version Ability to make other people supply your wants Is sometimes called sufr cess. I MILLER'S STORE I: Phone 114-R GENERAL MERCHANDISE A good place to Trade in all kinds of Weather Jos. J. Miller, Prop. McHenry, 111. Official Saherkraut A definition and standard for sauerkraut has been adopted by the secretary of agriculture as a guide for the officials of the department In the enforcement of the federal food and drugs act, upon the recommendation of the joint committee on definitions and , standards, as follows: "Sauerkraut 1s. the clean, sound product, of characteristic acid flavor, obtained by the full fermentation, chiefly lactic, of properly prepared and shredded cabbage in the presence of not less than 2 per cent nor more than 3 per cent of salt. It contains upon completion of the fermentation, not less than 1% per cent of add. expressed as lactic aeld. Sauerkraut which has been rebrlned In the process of canning or repacking contains not less than 1 per cent of acid expressed as lactic acid." Suspicious of Columbus Columbus' had returned to Spain bringing news of a wonderful new land across the sea. "How much shall I write on It?" queried the maritime reporter of the Cadiz Evening Bulletin. "Don't write anything," replied the city editor. "Let Columbus pay for his advertising If he wants any. it's probably a real estate promotion scheme."--New York University Medley. VOTE FOR The Fitness of Things Bootlegger's Wife (to maid)--Marie, I'll have my emerald earrings toda. v--and order the green car for «i«v en-thirty. TMy match so well. CHAS. F. HAYES ! Harvard, Illinois . Republican Candidate For REPRESENTATIVE Eighth Senatorial District McHenry, Boone and Lake Counties I endorse both the Republican National - administration of President Coolidge and the Republican State administration of Governor Small. I am in favor of the re-election of Senator William B. McKinley, and heartily endorse his record of constructive legis->™: latlon in the Senate of the United States, together with his regularity In support of the policies and tax reduction program of President Coolidge. In the legislature I shall support the humanitarian, social and economic policies of Governor Small, including the rapid advancement of the governor's great road building program. I pledge myself to support all honest,, sound, humanitarian and economic measures for the benefit of my district--for the farmer, merchant, professional man and laboring man or woman. . MODIFICATION OF VOLSTEAD LAW N I favor strict observance of all laws, including the Eighteenth Amendment, but I favor a modification of the Volstead law to permit the manufacture and sale of Light Wines and Beer. On this question my position is Just what it has always been. In favor of Temperance* bat opposed to Prohibition as it now exists In this country. ENDR0SEMENTS RECEIVED The following are a few endorsements which have been given me by some of my neighbors, and by organizations which favor my election: Bower City Division No. 113, Order of Railway Conductors--A member of this organization, and my candidacy is heartily and unanimously endorsed, December 6, 1925. " Bntherhood of Railroad Trainmen, 6. W. Tllton Lodge No. 875--Endorsed by unanimous vote at regular meeting December 8, 1925. FllOM HARVARD BUSINESS MEN Joha T. O'Brien, Insurance--Says - Strictly honest and very Industrious. He is entitled to your support. Alex Peters, Shoes--Man of correct habits and Irreproachable character. / Hancock-Pence Hardware Co.--Strictly honest, dependable and energetic. Will fill any duty to the best of his ability. Peavey A (Joodsell, Dry (ioodfl--Consider him ambitious, capable industrious and reliable. J. C. Burkart, Automobile Sales--Recommend him highly, character and honesty of highest standard. ED gene Saunders, City Clerk, Fire Marshall, Owner Saunders Theater --Have known him over forty years and at no time would not have entrusted him with any of my business if opportunity had presented itself. Martin & Dobson, Harvard Laundry--Have always found him honest, a hard worker, and sincere in all his doings. Kftlph B. Marshall, Hardware--Good neighbor and good citizen. Rec- --•---- ommend him where dependability and diligence are requisite. Ik# Miller, Department Store--Pleasure to recommend him either in business or politically. He will fight hard and honestly for the . things he stands for. Bstts & Wakeley, Clothing--Recommend him with pleasure for any position to which he may aspire. • • John W. Phalen, Drnggest--Believe he would make a good man In the position to which he aspires. H* A. Downs, Haw Furs, Etc.--He is Imbued with a strong Instinct for a square deal for all. ' Henry Howard, Clothing)--Can conscientiously reoommend him for,. any position of trust and responsibility. - ^ A. C. Manley, Manley MofoiN Co.--Have known him since his boyhood. Have always considered him strictly honest, Industrious, ambitious, ready and willing at all times to do his best at his work for a living or humanity at, large. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR RENT--Two flats. Inquire of B. J. Brefeld, McHenry. 42 FOR SALE-- 3 stacks .-of corn, and also, 2 or 3 farm hordes. Telephone 652-M-l. Jacob Weingart. 42* FOR SALE--'Combination gas range and cook stove. Bums either coal or wood. $15. Phone, 90-W McHenry. 42 FOR SALE!--10 brood sows, weight about 300 lbs. each, to farrow in April. Robert Knox. Phone 617-M-l. 42*2* FOR SALE--A work horse, choice of three; also spring seed wheat. Robert Vogt, Ingleside, 111. Phone 623-W-l. . 42 FOR SALE OR RENT--The Frazer 5-room cottage and garage, % mile down Fox river. Inquire of W. D. Wentworth, West McHenry. Phone 95-W. 42 FOR SALE^-Goose eggs, duck eggs, also Plymouth Rock and White Leghorns from penned stock. A. Vales, river road at Emerald Park. . Phone 605-M-2. -42-3t FOR SALE--DeLaval cream separators, 500 and 750 pounds per hour capacity. Electric and universal power drive. J. W. Schaffer, McHenry. Phone 33. 41-4t FARROW CHIX--April delivery 100 lots Leghorns, $11; Barred Rocks, Single Reds, Anconas, $13; White Rocks, Buff Orpingtons, Rose Reds, $14; Wyandottes, Minorcas, $15; heavy assorted, $10; light assorted, $9. Other matings slightly higher. D. T. Farrow Chickeries, Peoria, HI. *39-20 COOPER'S SAPONIFIED CRESOL-- For disinfecting barns after TB testing. Sold by Dr. J. E. Wheeler, West McHenry. > 3^ FOR SALE--A real bargain in a chicken farm, located close to McHenry. Call Kent A Co., McHenry. 87tf Surveys and Subdivisioi GEO. E. THORNE Land Surveyor ALGONQUIN, ILL Phone 83-J UNIFORM INSURANCE RATES A meeting of the McHenry Township Mutual Fire Insurance company was held in this city on March 18. The directors of. Hebron, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Harvard and Algonquin were represented at the meeting. The object was to establish uniform rates for fire protection throughout the township. ' ' FOR SALE--Four head of young horses. Inquire of Nels Pearson, route 2, McHenry. Phone 608-W- 2- 42-2-fp FOR SALE--Franklin sedan, model 9-B. Good condition. Inquire of C. R. Wagner, McHenry.. Phone 83- M. 41-2t. FOR SALE -- Modern seven-room house in West McHenry. On Main street, one block west of the Community High School. Sun porch, hot water heat, hard and soft water, setver connected. Inquire of William J. Welch, West McHenry. 40-4 FOR RENT APRIL 1--House on Main sreet. Bath, furnace, garage. Inquire of E. E. Bassett. 40-tf EGGS FOR HATCHING--From pure blood White Leghorn, high-producing strain. $1.90 per setting of 15, $7.50 per 100. Ray Page, McHenry, 111. Phone 620-J-l. 39-tf FOR SALE--Incubator Chicks. Leave your order with Mrs. Peter A .Freund. Phone 614-R-l. 39-tf FOR SALE--Montana grown Marquis Seed Wheat. McHenry Flour Mills. 38-5 FOR SALE--140 acres, all new buildings. Every foot can be plowed if wanted. Will sell reasonable and on easy terms. Mrs. Joe H. Justen, McHenry, 111. K 27-tf FOR RENT--Four-room flat. Inquire of Jos. J. Miller. Phone 114-R. J8-tf Announcement I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Assessor of McHenry Township and respectfully solicit the support of the voters at the coming election, Tuesday, April 6, 1926. 40-4 JOSEPH N. SCHMITT. ' What'Are You Going to Do April 1? An important meeting of the McHenry Milk Producers' association will be held in the Community high school' on Saturday, March" 27, at U .p> m. , Frank Wattles, President. Thomas Bolger, Secretary. Announcement \;Il»erfeby announce myself tfcritdidate for the office of town clerk and ask the support of the voters in the coming election. Charles B. Harmsen. : A: Odd Beauty Recipe A drop «f her Hood beneath a roee bush was formerly supposed to brine • girl beauty. ATTENDS DIRECTORS' MEETOf& Mr. Anton P. Freund attended a meeting of the directors of the Milk Producers' association in Chicago on Friday. He is present at another meeting of the association this (Thursday) afternoon, at which time he expects to gain valuable information for the local dairymen. For Township Assessor Joseph N. Schmitt of Johnsburg is a candidate for the office of assessor of McHenry tiwnship, the election to take place on| April 6. Mr. Schmitt is well known and liked in this city and is very deserving of the office he seeks and, of tfye support of Hp* v o t e r s . " ' ' ' . . ; V . ' v • Improving Mrs. William J. Welch, who underwent a serious operation last Saturday, is reported as doing nicely. Mrs. Welch is confined to St. Anthony's hospital, West 19th and Marshall Blvd., Chicago, 111. We deliver promptly fall orders for flowers. Rosedale Green House, McHenry. Phone 653-W-l. For tin work call John, F. Brda, McHenry. Phone 161. 42-fp o • at Bolger's BASKETS--CARD S^NOVELTIES Agency Whitman Candy Special Easter Boxes Thomas P. Bolger Phone 40 McHenry, HI. "THE STORE THAT'S ALWAYS BUSY" * * • • •' > * A Why Not? Many of your puzzling problems would be very easily solved if you had started that savings account years ago, as you so often planned to do. .However, it is never too late, for you will have other problems coming up constantly in the years to come, and you will always find that your best friend is your bank book. .A dollar starts an account.. ' V Why Not? \ \ 3% Interest on Savings West McHenry State Bank . "The Bank That Service Built"' \