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Jack Wood, manager and organizer of the company, is a versatile and clever entertainer, long known as one of the leading bell ringers of the country. He has associated with himself in this organization three other entertainers of experience and attainments. The bells used by the company were made by the same bell-founders who cast the great bells of Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. The selectidns given are remarkable in their scope, ranging from such a powerful number as Rachmaninov's "Prelude in,C Sharp Minor" to the liveliest of, popular tunes. A descriptive number, "Sunday Morning in London," provides a unique vehicle for the music of the bells and is always a great favorite. Everybody likes a good male quartet. The Jack Wood singers have pleasing voices and sing remarkably well together and individually. They put into their songs an infectious enthusiasm and verve. A feature of the program is a group of ballade sung to the accompaniment of the bells with an effect of poignant sweetness long remembered. The program is an extraordinarily varied one. In addition to the music of the bells and the vocal selections, instrumental ensemble numbers employing violin, cello, banjo and piano, instrumental trios of cello, violin and banjo, violin solos, cello solos and humorous readings are splendidly interpreted. Jack Wood's male quartet and bell ringers constitute one of the popular entertainment companies of today. BIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ENTERTAIN AT DINNER School Board Members and Wives Are Guests On Tuesday evening of this week six girls from the cooking class of the McHenry community high school entertained the high school board members and their wives. A very fine course dinner was served to the guests in the high school dining room at si\ o'clock. The guess < the e -ening were Messrs. ai.i Masdamor. " Jos. Freund, A. E. Nye, J. M. Smith. Thos. A. Bolder, E. E. Bassett and C. H. Duker. The table was- prettily decorated in yellow and white, with daffodil favors for the guests. Two yellow candles burned through the meal. The menu was as follows: Fruit cocktail, roast beef and pork and dressing, spiced apples, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, celery, radishes, olives, peach pie alamode and coffee. Between the main and dessert courses Misses Ida Reynolds and Lillian Baur v<_ry ably sang a beautiful duet. The girls who served the dinner were Misses Louise Chamberlin, Catherine W&lsh, Ida Reynolds, Marie Powers, Lillian Baur and Adeline Perkins. Miss Chamberlin acted as chairman of the committee. The young ladies of the class prepared the dinner and s*r.id it whmly along their own plans. Miss Esther Keller, the domestic science teacher, although present, did not do any of the supervising, but lilt it entirely to the IK rtesses. Miss Keller states that all members of her class are to be given an opportunity to serve, in public so that they may learn to make proper use of all they ltii.n^d in school along that line. Immediately after the bounteous dinner the men adjourned to the superintendent's office, where the necessary business of school was transacted, while the ladies enjoyed the rehearsal of the senior class play which is to be presented to the public in the near future. All the guests reported the occasion as an enjoyable one and thank the girls for the delicious dinner. It is hardly necessary to say that the cooking class ought to be commended for their entertainment or to say that the dinner was anything but the best. It is presumed that in the future, under the able direction of Miss Keller, the class will enlarge on their work which is -so fine at the present. M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1926 NO. 43 EASTERN STAR GIVES CAFETERIA SUPPER FOR MRS. NIESEN Mrs. John Niesen was surprised on the 30th day of March at her new home on Main street, the occasion being her birthday. Her. mother, Mrs. Palmes, Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mrs. Katherine Worts, Mrs. Math. Bauer, Mrs. Magdalena Bohr, Mrs. John Schuenemann and Mrs. Josephine Heimer were present. Her daughter, Mrs. Fred Beller, surprised her by calling from Hot Springs, Ark., antl wishing her many happy returns of the day. All were royally entertained with music by the daughters, Marie and Isabell. Misses Lillian Buss and Mildred Zuelsdorf danced the Charleston. Bunco was played in the afternoon, prizes being won by Mrs. Palmes and Mrs. Bauer. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Worts and Mrs. Schuenemann. A delicious supper was served, the tables being prettily decorated in pink and white. Cards and dominoes were indulged in during the evening, Mrs. Josephine Heimer and Mrs.. John Schuenemann receiving high honors at cards, while Mrs. Katherine Worts and Mrs. Katherine Meyers were winners in dominoes. At a late hour refreshments were served. All the guests departed wishing that Mrs. Niesen might enjoy mjiny more birthdays. Work at Factory Begins In Earnest Five or six men are now employed in the new McHenry sash and door factory in West McHenry and as the season progresses more help will be put on. Sevep or eight machines have already been installed for the general mill work which is carried on. In the old pickle factory nearby, men are busy making preparations to put in a new floor. This building will be used to store the lumber for the sash and door company.' The factory is owned by J. Scott Matthews, president of the McHenry Kiwanis club, and is loeate»i^on the former Cooley property neai\thc Farmers' Cooperative association, s Last August Mr. Matthews received a charter for the opening of the factory in this city and immediately made pla^s for the opening of same in the spring. The new enterprise is a real step forward for McHenry. WHITE EASTER PREDICTED Judging from present weather conditions there will be a white Easter this year. For the last three dayj a blizzard <• has been raging in this vicinity with a gale and heavy snowfall. March went out Wednesday in an even rougher manner than when it first made its appearance. The cafeteria supper and bazaar, given by McHenry chapter, O. E. S., on Tuesday evening, March 23, drew a splendid crowd and was a decided social and financial success. Immediately after all had been served with supper the tables were arranged for cards, bridge, five hundred and bunco being played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. JValter Vogt and Dr. R. G. Chamberlin in bridge, Mrs. Ed. Sutton and C. W. Goodell in "500" and Miss Greta Chamberlin in bunco. A large angel food, baked and donated by Mrs. Mayme Harrison, was raffled off, the lucky number being held by H. M. Stephenson of Ringwood. The worthy matron, Mrs. Alice Lindsay, wishes to express her thanks to all those who in any way helped to make the evening a success. A school of instruction for McHenry chapter, O. E. S., will be held in Masonic hall on Saturday, April 10, beginning at 10 o'clock. All officers and any members who wish to are invited to be present. McHenry chapteV, No. 547, O. E. S., received an invitation to attend the installation of officers of Sharon Shrine, No. 26, White Shrine of Jerusalem, at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, March 30, in the Egyptian room of the Masonic Temple on Chicago St., Elgin. McHenry chapter, O. E. S., will have initiation of candidates at their next regular meeting on Monday evening, April 12. A good attendance is desired. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT The Johnsburg dance hall at Johnsburg, 111., was recently taken over by new managers, namely, Fred Lehubert and Joe Ruri, both of Chicago. The new proprietors will open the hall on April 1. Music will be furnished by a good orchestra. Soft drinks, candy, ice cream, cigars and cigarettes will be on sale. Social Wheel The Social Wheel was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. M. Miller at its last meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Universalist church parlor on Thursday afternoon, April 8. A committee has agreed to furnish the lunch. Members are urged to be present and enjoy a social afternoon. The Pre-Easter Tour The NE*T wr m |E AT MAPAM FlFlS The amp Then, HAiRP&feER Eft, ere m DELUXE CAFE TO OPEN ABOUT MAY 1 Zion Ev. Lutheran Church West McHenry H. A. Laufer, Pastor Easter Sunday festival servieff in German at 2:15 p. m. taxeTTAXSP^ J We will appreciate your paying your taxes at this bank. Authorized by the county treasurer to receive sam*. West McHenry State Bank. 43-fp Unti Brothers Plan Up-to-date Restaurant Workmen have been busy during the past several days remodeling the house at the corner of Elm and (Jreen streets in Centerville, formerly owned by Dr. D. G. Wells, preparatory to the opening of a high class cafe on or about May 1, by Unti Brothers. The new restaurant will be known as the 'DeLux Cafe." Charles and John Unti plan to conduct an eating establishment in McHenry which will be novel in several respects. The former residence has been changed in many ways and will provide one large dining room, where as high as forty diners can be accommodated, besides four smaller dining rooms. The large porch on the front of the building will probably be screened for summer use. A large kitchen has been provided by remodeling the rear of the building. In this room an expert cook will preside over a large range to prepare tasty foods for patrons of the new cafe. New equipment throughout has already been purchased by the proprietors. When the place is opened for business on May 1, those desiring to indulge in a tasty meal will find an inviting place. Charles Unti at present conducts an ice cream parlor and confectionery on the corner east of the new cafe location and the brothers also operate the McHenry Ice Cream Co., the factory being on Green street, near the mill creek. When completed and ready for business, the "DeLuxe Cafe" will be a fine addition to McHenry's business district. The Pantorium Co. •To Open Branch Centerville is to' have an addition to its business houses, according to an announcement by P. M. Messe, proprietor of the Pantorium Company, which now has plants at Lake Geneva andf Burlington, Wis., the business being cleaning and dyeing. The Pantorium has rented the room on Green street, formerly, occupied by Dr. Henry Freund, optician and is ready *to receive work in its line. <? METHODIST CHURCH Special services will be held Thursday evening (tonight) and Friday evening at 7:30. An out-of-town speaker will have charge of the service Thursday evening, at which time the Lord's Supper will be celebrated. On Friday evening the pastor will speak on the subject, "The Seven Words From the Cross." Epworthians .will have an Easter morning breakfast at the church at 7. An impressive service will follow the breakfast. Those who are planning to attend the breakfast please let either Grace Granger, Violet Vycital or Mrs. A. Landon know by Friday night. Easter morning services: Sunday school at 10. Morning worship at 11. "Our Risen Lord" will be the subject of the sermon. The baptismal service and reception of new members will come at the close of the morning service. A most cordial invitaton is extended to our friends of the Universalist church and to all other friends to join us in any or all of our services. Place your order for Early Ohio eating and seed potatoes with me now for delivery April 1. Located at John Brda's hardware store in Centerville. Telephone 52-R. M. M. Niesen. .v 42-tf-fp - Eve troughs and conductors put up by John I. Vycital. Work guaranteed. i » WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS Of INTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Busy People Decision to retire from an 'office the duties of which he has discharged with remarkable fidelity for thirtynine years, has been reached by V. N. Ford, town clerk of Algonquin. The term of Mr. Ford will terminate next month and he has announced his purpose of retiring. Mr. Ford town clerk in McHenry County, in point of service is the second oldest having been first elected in 188V and re-elected at each successive town election during the time when town clerks were elected annually. That every young man who served in the World War and has an honorable discharge from the United States Army should become a member of the American Legion was stressed by A. H. Pouse, state's attorney of McHenry County, in an adress before the Harvard Legion post on March 22. The village of Antioch is going to dress up for assured future development. The first move on the part of progressive citizens of the thriving inner county village will be to deck out the main street with a series of boulevard lights. Petition for this improvement is now pending before the village board and it is expected that it will be acted upon in the near future. It is hoped by boosters in the village that the system be installed and in operation before summer. Returning to their home about two miles northeast of Crystal Lake on the Terra Cotta road Sunday, the J. C. Kinsley family found that practically everything inside the house, which was completely furnished, had been removed with the exception of a baby grand piano. It was the first time that the Kinsleys had visited the house since January 1. Entrance was made through the windows, evidently, as the doors were all left locked. The Crystal Lake police have been notified and efforts are being made to trace the thieves. Freeport beat Canton and won the state high school champioriship at Champaign on March 29. Elgin won the state title two years previous to this year. Supervisor William H. Ward of Harvard was again nominated for the supervisorship over his opponent, Charles Gutschow, at the town caucus in Harvard Saturday night. Ward received about 300 votes against 85 for his opponent. Through a recent investigation from the State's Attorney it was found necessary to swear out a warrant for the arrest of Constable Stanley Thompson of Antioch. This arrest was brought about recently when Thompson was taken to Waukegan and locked up in the county jail; the warrant called for an arrest for operating a confidence game. Thompson was released on bonds of $1000. A hearing in the case will come on March 25, at 9 a. m. Sun Proof house paint sold at; Vycital's hardware. 43-fp Our Invitation The McHenry Plaindealer invites as its guests, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Justen to be present at the Empire theatre on Thursday or Friday evening, April 8 or 9, at which time the feature picture, "The Last Edition," with Ralph Lewis, will be shown. Present this clipping St the theatre for admission. AGED MAN GROWS TIRED OF LIFE Dewitt Compton, 75, Dies From Dose of Acid Despondency over continued ill health is attributed as the cause of an act of self destruction, when Dewitt Compton, aged 75 years, was found near death in the home of his niece, Mrs. Al. Purvey, Monday afternoon about 1 o'clock, following the swallowing, of a quantity of cabolic acid A physician was summoned, but all efforts to allay the effects of the poison were unavailing and death relieved the aged man's suffering about 4 o'clock. Mr. Compton had made his residence at the Purvey home for about three years. A coroner's jury was empanelled Tuesday forenoon and an inquest held at 10 o'clock. Mr. Compton was born in Lake county and lived there practically all his life. He leaves one brother at Woodstock and three sisters, residing at Round Lake, Chicago and Portland, Ore. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. P. Landon, pastor of the M. E. church. Burial was made in the family lot by the side of his parents in Grant cemetery at Volo. HELP THE FIREMEN Members of the McHenry fire department have an appeal to make to the residents of McHenry and it's such a small favor that none can refuse. The recent snow storm has covered up most all of the fire hydrants and should a fire occur the delay in getting the water connections might prove serious. So the firemen are kindly requesting that citizens see that the hydrants near their places are free from snow. Do it now.. FORESTER BANQUET All members of St. Clara court, W. C. O. F., desiring to be present at the banquet at Bickler's hotel on April 17, are requested to call either 106-W, 77-R, 110-J or 147-W before Monday, April 5. Previous to the banquet a meeting will be held in St. Mary's hall for the purpose of installing the new officers of 1926. FORMER RESIDENT WRITES In renewing his subscription to The Plaindealer, J. J. Vasey of Etna, Pa., writes as follows: "Mrs. Vasey has improved some in health since we came here in September of last year and she enjoys getting the news of our old home town of McHenry. You have already improved your paper in several ways and we wish you continued success." -- Very truly yours, J. J. Vasey. Vehicle Taxes Vehicle taxes are now due. The city clerk will be in Bolger's Drug Store on Tuesday nights from 7:00- 9:00, and at Vogt's Drug Store on Thursday nights from 7:00-9:00, to accomodate anyone desiring to pay same. 41-3-fp F. H. WATTLES, Mayor. Forester Meeting A meeting of the Catholic Order of Foresters, No. 594, will be held at the Forester hall at 8 o'clock on Tuesday evening, April 6. Lunch will be served as usual. All members are requested to be present. Completes Two Contracts W. J. Donavin, local plumber, has just completed two big contracts for plumbing and heating in West Chicago. Easter Millinery The very latest in Easter millinery for ladies, misses and children. Blake Sisters' Hat and Beauty shop, West McHenry. 48-fp KIWANIANS ENTERTAIN BASKETBALL PLAYERS President J. Scott Matthew?. Gives Address Last Saturday evening the Kiwanis Club entertained the basketball tournament boys at their Saturday? night banquet. The boys enjoyed a' sumptuous dinner from six to seven fifteen o'clock. After the banquet the young men were entertained by Miss Bobb and Mr. E. Koerner. The boys present were Richard Overton, Richard Stenger, Arthur Krause, Earle Conway, James Fay, Robert Conway, John Fay, and Charles Ferwerda. Messers Elmer Freund and William Martin were also guests of the evening. Mr. G. Stringer, coach of the team, made a very appropriate address to the Kiwanians and their guests. Mr. Stringer gave the boys much praise for their efforts in the basketball work and thanked the business men as well for their able support of the team through the past season. Richard Overton, acting captain of the team, gave a short talk on Basketball. In his talk Richard showed how that sport supplied necessary exercise for the youth of the present day. Also how it resulted in training the boys to co-operate and pull together If you wished to gain any worthy point, It is hardly necessary to state that the boys enjoyed their dinner immensely and are very grateful for the hospitality of the Kiwanians. J. Scott Mathews, President of the McHenry Kiwanis Club, after transacting the business of the club gave an interesting account of the plans of the Pistaqua Heights subdivision for a $150,000 club house the work on which began on Monday of this week. The club house which is to be one of vast proportions is constructed with an eye for beauty; in fact when it is completed it will be one of the most handsome-edifices in northern Illinois. Mr. Mathews also gave to the business men present a few tips on how to keep business in McHenry and to get more of it. His biggest point was unity in the town and its businesses in order to promot^ growth and prosperity. REINSTATE YOUR INSURANCE NOW The state of Illinois sent 3220,000 men into the military service during the World war. Virtually all bf these men took out the war risk insurance while in the service, but since their discharge over three-fourths, not knowing the value of this insurance, have allowed it to lapse and today are in ignorance as to their rights to reinstatement and conversion of this insurance. The insurance dropped amounts to over two and one-half billion dollars. Under the supervision of Dr. Frank T. Duffy, Regional Manager of the U. S. Veterans' Bureau, 111 N. Canal St., Chicago, Illinois, all ex-service men's organizations, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Home Service Chapters of the American Red Cross, will conduct an intensive campaign- during the next three months and endeavor to have all the ex-service men who have allowed their insurance to lapse, to reinstate it. A great many men when in the service virtually took out the insurance against their own wishes in the matter, but today are realizing that after all the govemment was right in' his matter. The protection was needed at that time and was given at a very low rate. Since their return from the service protection is needed now more than ever and they can still have the advantage of obtaining government insurance at less than cost. The officers of the American Legion post will gladly explain the many benefits of government insurance to the men if given an opportunity. If you haven't reinstated and converted your insurance get in touch with one of these organizations as soon as possible and talk it over with them. Remerhber that July 2, 1926, is absolutely the last day under the present law upon which this insurance can be reinstated and converted to one of the six standard forms of policies that the U. S. government is writing for the ex-service men of the World war only, and remember that this insurance is absolutely the best, safest ancTcheapest insurance' that can possibly be bought. Announcement! If your sewing machine, victrola or washing machine is bothering you, tell the trouble to B. Popp, West McHenry, 111. Phone 162. 39-tf-fp AuctioneeHng--Farms and all kinds of sales. Wm. G. Schreiner. Phone 93-R, McHenry, 111. 36-tf-fp FOR SALE--Four head of young horses: Inquire of •' Nels Pearson, route 2, McHenry. Phone 608-W- 2. 42-2-fp If you are in the market for gas or combination ranges, call on John Brda. We have the biggest and best stock on the market. At reasonable prices. John F. Brda, McHenry. 42-fp.-tf. : Wfl! Reopen Laundry The Modem laundry, located on Waukegan street in West McHenry, will reopen on April 6 for summer worit. CHICAGO REALTORS MAY VISIT HERE DAY'S OUTING AT McHE*. RY IS PLANNED Movement Started to Entertain Chicago&ns ang Families :V If present plans materialise, McHenry will act as host some time during this summer to two of Chicago's largest organizations, who will probably accept an invitation to stage their summer outings, one day each, along the beautiful Fox River and view the many scenes in the bay and lake region. The business interests of the city expect to invite the members of the Chicago Real Estate Board, their wives and families, to come to McHenry one day during the early summer, and later in the year to repeat the invitation to the Kiwanis Clubs of Cook County. The move is being started by the BffcHenry Kiwanis Club, but it is desired to have the entire business district of the city enter into the spirit and work with the Kiwaians to make the entertainment of these Chicagoans a success. ^ -The Chicago Real Estate Board W. 4nd to have a membership of 2,500, and it is estimated that approximately 2,000 people would avail themselves of the opportunity to spend a day in indulging in sight-seeing trips, golf, boating, bathing and other sports to be supplied by the local people. With that large number of real estate men coming here in a body it is believed that great l^fnefits would be desired by McHenry in the way of advertising the many advantages to be found here and probably would lead to a number of investors in, lots who would later become sum* mer residents. Co-operation among the business men and women is all that is necessary to make this the success that it should be. Bring out these Chicago people and show them what we have here and there are plenty of places of interest. The Fox River at McHenry is one of the most beautiftol spots to be found anywhere near Chicago. Many of these city people have never visited our territory and they should be extended this invitation. Give them an opportunity to see what it means to live close to nature. And it's a certainty tha* they will go home that evening with a longing desire to come back. McHenry and its contiguous territory is one of the garden spots of the whole country, but even some of our own people do not realize it. It takes the stranger to come in and point out many of the natural advantages to be found right here at home. The Plaindealer believes that oor little city, the "Gateway City" to the Fox River and Lakes Region, is right now just starting to come into its own. With the completion of the city pavements and the closing of the gap in Route 20, with a new $75,000 bridge across the river, there ia nothing to stop McHenry's growth and prosperity. About all that this territory needs at the present time is advertising and one good place to start is with the members of Chicago's Real Estate Board. ROLL OF HONOR The following pupils of the puU&B grade school received the average of 90 per cent or over in all of their studies for the third quarter of the school year and are therefore entitled to have their names appear on the roll of honor: First grade--Mona Goss, Janice Klontz, Daniel Justen, Curtis Newman. Second--Jean Blake, Catherine Donavin, Adele FroehHch, Virginia Wasnuk, Ruth Reihansperger. Third--Clara Thorsell, Evelyn Karls. Fourth--Hazel Howard, Guy Duker, Bernice Unti. Bernice Weber. jFifth--Frederick Conrad. Ernestine Freund, Marguerite Johnson. Si^th--Juanita Keg, Marie Kinsala, Jack Purvey. Seventh--Alvira Antholi, Harold Lindsay. Dorothy Fisher. Lowell Nye, Helen Weber, Melvin Rainey. Eighth--Bernice Ferwerda, Alida Freund, Daniel O'Shea, John Thorsell, Bernice Weber. Adeline Vogt. ROMANO-LaVARRA Mrs. Frank Romano announces tlie coming marriage of her daughter, Clementine, to Mr. Joseph LaVarra, Jr., on Wednesday, April 14, 1926, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon at the Holy Name Cathedral, State and Superior streets, Chicago, Illinois. The couple^ will spend their honeymoon in the east, after which they will reside at 5944 Winthrop Ave., Chicago. Card of Thanks , „ In this manner 1 desire to thank the McHenry fire department, the telephone operators, and friends and neighbors for the readiness with which they responded to our call for help to extinguish the fire which threatened our home last Saturday. George Schetd. jsi < i a IV. /' ' i I ; t I Your, taxes are now due and cam to paid at the Fix ilia Valley State bank. 4S>4