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The explosions were almost instantly followed by a burst of flames which were so high and the fire so intense that the whole sky was illuminated. The fire spread rapidly and the blue flames from the region of the barn plainly indicated the seat of the explosion. " • < A call was quickly answered by the fire department, but when they reached the scene they found it was too late to • sa^ any of the outbuildings and turned their attention to the house. - , The wind was blowing directly onto the house which was afire several times and it was only due to the prompt action of the firemen and other workers that the house was saved by the use of water from the well and cistern. ~ As the flames died down and the smoke cleared away the onlookers were surprised and shocked to find in the ruins the evidence to prove that the place had been used for an illicit "still" or brewery, which had been worked so quietly ...id cleverly that even the nearest neighbors had no suspicion of what had been taking place. The farm had been owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Kennebeck for several years, but some time last spring it was sold through her agents, Ben Stilling & Son to Ralph R. Neuman of Chicago, who purchased it for subdivision purposes, and who also made another payment on the farm last week. Mrs. Kennebeck, however reserved the right to rent the farm for a year and consequently it was rented to Robert Knox for the season. According to Knox he sub-rented the buildings about six "weeks ago to a man named Harry Scully, who said he was from Chicago, and who later on had with him -two men whom he called Joe and John. Scully told Knox that he and several of his friends wished to make the place their headquarters during the hunting season and paid him $50 for the rent of the house for two months arid also $50 for tfie use of the driveway in the barn as a place to keep their cars giving the impression that many of his friends Would be out during the hunting season. The deal was made *nd the men took possession but during all the weeks that farmers worked in the neighboring fields no signs of life were seen about the place with the exception of once or twice when three or four men were seen to go towards the river attired in hunting suits. Soon after this a thrashing was done on the plqdk and about twenty tons of straw WOK'put into the barn and 400 bushels of barley were stored in the granary nei^r the bam and at this time the men working there saw nothing out of the ordinary or that might cause suspicion. About four weeks ago the former owner of the farm drove down to look over the place and just had time to notice that the bani was locked when he was greeted by three big police dog* and a man who warned him to "watch out for the dogs." Needless to say the visitor went no farther but took his departure, no doubt, thinking about the queer hospitality as shown by some people in this day and age. Soon after this it was discovered that the gate leading into the yard was also padlocked and from that time until the fire little is known df what took place and an air of mystery surrounded the farm. One man who had been hunting in the slough near there thought that he saw smoke coming from the top of the silo and after the fire this was found to be a fact, as a pijfre was found leading to the peak but which was not visible from the outside. Varied stories have been told about the fire and about incidents that have taken place at the farm during the past few weeks. Almost instantly after the huge explosion the whole barn was in flames and when the fire department arrived on the scene there was no one 4o be found who knew anything about the buildings or what was in them Although it was stated by a neighbor that immediately following the explosion three big cars pulled out from the place and turned at the crossroads going south towards Crystal Lake at a high rate of speed. The 400 bushels of barley and about twenty tons of stiraw which had been stored in the barn and granary by Robert Knox were completely destroyed- This was covered by insurance, however, which Mr. Knox hopes to collect. ' The equipment which was found among the debris was found to in- • elude stills, stoves, large copper tanks, vats some twelve feet high, coils, machines and other bootleg manufacturing paraphernalia which ha* been val- DETOUR WILL BE USED ALL WINTER ued all the way from $20,000 to $70,- 000. In the silo was found a large boiler and oil burner with pipe leading to an outlet in the top of the silo. This boiler was connected with other apparatus in the barn and it is probable that one of these burners caused the fire. One truck was destroyed in the fire while a Maxwell truck and a big Cole car were found in the yard. Neither bore any licence plates and the Cole car was brought into town by the fire truck. Efforts are being niade to locate the owners of the machines. Searchers found several electric cables leading from the barn along the fence and finally hidden in the grass towards a power pole of the Public Service company on the main road, indicating that the bootleggers intended to tap the wires for electric power. A supper table in the house was laid out, indicating that the occupants were about to sit down to eat when the explosion came, causing them to abandon the place hurridly. Several overcoats, high power field glasses, silk shirts, good clothing, guns and other articles were found. As soon as the house was found to be out of danger those present turned to in-, vestigating and looting the house and premises of everything available. Articles dissappeared as if. by magic a$d the house was stripped of its contents, even the bed clothing and mattresses being taken away. The three huge police dogs were also caught and taken away. States Attorney A. H. Poiise and Sheriff Lester Edinger and their men were at the scene on Saturday, making investigations and questioning several in the vicinity, but the many rumors and stories told surround the whole affair with an air of uncertainty. Investigation indicates that the moonshiners had installed their equipment only in the last two or three weeks. It is believed they had just started the actual manufacture of moonshine when something went i wrong, causing the explosions that wrecked their plant and their plans and their future hopes. Weather Forces Discontinuance of Laying of Slab on Route 20. The work of completing th^ fill at the mill pond will be continued as soon as the ground dries up and work on the Boone creek bridge will also be continued as soon as the water goes down. »The continued rains have caused the water in Boone creek to rise considerably making it impossible to carry on the work at the bridge. The workmen on the bridge across the mill pond have struck solid foundation so it will be unnecessary to drive piling and to all appearances the cement footing for the bridge "will be in this week. Much to the disappointment of the community and also the Ule company, the work of laying the slab on Route 20 will be discontinued for the winter MANY LOTS SOLD WATTLES ADDITION1 WILL OPEN UP ADDITION- ( AL ACREAGE Ncnr Homes Are Being Erected On . John Street in West' . ; McHenry v ~ That McHenry is about td experience a boom in building Jots is very evident from the interest which has been shown in property, on Center street. This pro petty, consist ihg of about.fifty acres, which is owned by F. H. Wattles, is' beirig sub-divided and will be known as Wattles' addition to McHenry. Seventeen lots on-the east side of Center street, from Johns street to the Driving Park, including the lots S<3 o~m e of the m_ en .h a.v e .b een paid off | ,w hich a. r.e. lo,c ate,d on Jo,h ,n st.r..e et, have and the trucks left on Mondja y ,fo r bee,n. p^ latted and all sold, with the ex- • u - ception of two or three. ' These are all large, full-size lots, 66 x 132 feet, many of them made j more beautiful by large oak trees and are all sold with "a guarantee title. and are free from assessments of WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT QF WILMOT IS DEAD Wisconsin, where they have a hauling gravel for a macadam road This will leave the stretch of th,e state road west of town unfinished at j both ends, making it necessary for t,h o. se w..h.o live, in. t.h. at direction to i any ,k i.n d,, w„uhi:c-uh is a„ fta c*t wor*thu v o*f detour throughout the winter. Mo- 'con*s .id, era't.io n, as- .th. e assess„m ents* on torists who desire to reach points our city lots at the present time are west of here will also have to use the detour which is in pretty fair condition and is being kept up by the state highway patrolmen. They are5 now getting the large paving machine out onto the foundation ready to pour concrete for the mill pond bridge. „ FIREMEN TO SPONSOR THANKSGIVING DANCE rather high Residents on Cetiter street may enjoy all modern improvements, such as sidewalks, electric lights, gas, telephone and city water and they areonly one or two blocks from the Chicago & Northwestern depot, as well as the main business section of West McHenry. These beautiful and convenient lots are selling at the remarkable low price of1 $500 and the T™h e MucuH enrv Fr-i re Dr» epar*tm en*t i• s 'i f,ac t that th..e • y. are n,e arly all d. is. pKo sed, , : rn. , • • j °f proves that people appreciate and sponsoring a big Thanksgiving dance ^f^ ^ j lots and, their loon Thursday night. Nov. 25, at the*! .. , . . Polly Prim pavilion, with muisc by Cat,°" a.S f.:*°°d business inv-estment Polly Prim orchest^. Tickets are,™ w.h/ch t th.ere ,1s n" doubt they W,U «1 nn be able to double their money. TTfhc emembkoe rs ofF ttfkie dAe partIm...e nft are !j ^S everal buyers have alreadv start- tQ bui,d ^ their k)ts whUe othefS endeavoring to make a little money for their treasury. ' Every dollar produced by the dance, after the expense is taken care of, will be placed in the fire fund. expect to do so in the near future. The modern bungalow built hv Ed Mishk is already completed and is now occupied by Mr. Mishke and fam- • j _ • t t. i ily, while Henry Kamholz has let tha 0^P*tronage.i ^tract for a hou?e to be built on his lot and work has already been commenced on the foundation. Glen Peterson, who is another owner of one of these lots, has started excavating Not only will all who attend be assured of a pleasant evening, but it is helping a worthy cause. The firemen need your help. You may need theirs at any time Tickets may be secured advance or at the pavilion Thursday night.,. Eastern Star Card Party for the basement of his home and Merwin Kent also has the foundation in for a building on his site. Jack Thies is busy making preparations to HOWARD PHALIN HONORED BY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Howard V. Phalin, of McHenry, a student at Notre Dame, has received signal honors from the members of the Knights of Columbus at the university. At a recent meeting of the council Mr. Phalin was unanimously elected lecturer of the council. As this council is composed entirely of college men, and is the only existing university council in the United States, the position carries much responsibility. He has served in the capacity of treasurer for one year. Mr. Phalin is now a third year man in pursuit of a Ph. B. degree in commerce and is considered one of the outstanding |ry?n on the campus. The Eastern Star will give'a tawl! bu^ onJ^ J? nea\thG Dr,'vin* party at their hall Saturday night, a"d 18^ubb,n* out som* lar*e oak« Nov. 20. Cards, bunco and lunch. Eyeryone invited. 35 cents. £4-fp Infant Child Dies -- Elizabeth Louise Kennebeck, seven days old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. preparatory to digging the basement. Ed Nickles, Herman Kreutzer and Frett Bros, are other lot ^owners who expect to build in the near future. Demand for these lots has been so great that Mr. Wattles has decided to N. J. JUSTEN & SON INSTALL HEATING-PLANT Ben Kennebeck, passed awav on Fri» i °P ^ aciTa?e' day evening, Nov. 12. Burial was held I ^ ^ p * P^. a"d ex" o„ Saturday, Nove^r IS* * have at^ P \ will be sub-divided in the most sys- ! tematic manner into blocks, carrying I out the idea of beauty and convenience | and new streets will be laid out to ; connect with Center street and also with Third and Fourth streets, which are already on the plat and will be opened for use. Cross strerts will also be opened and will lead through from i John street and Center street to El- CHEST ^ ®oat*' mftking access most convenient to the main highway and to ! the golf course and Community high schook As soon as possible these lots •p will also be supplied with modem ™ j conveniences and the beautiful oak ! trees will add much to their value for j home sites. This addition to McHen- Lloyd Weedin, 14 years old, was: ry ^i'l also ** near the new factory Walter Carey, 68, President of Etotric Co., Passed Away Sunday Night * Walter Carey, aged 68 years, died at his home in Wilmot, Wis., Sunday night at 10 o'clock, after an illness of several weeks' duration. His condition had been most critical for several weeks and death was therefore not unexpected. Walter Carey was born June 11, 1858, the son of Mr., and Mrs. John Carey, pioneer residents of the Fox Lake community. He was born in a log cabin, whidh was located on the present site of the Fox Lake Country club, Educated in the schools of that community, he was granted a teacher's certificate as a result of his proficiency. Following his father he had devoted his early life to farming, making his home for many years on the Carey farm at English prairie, where he became known as a most progressive farmer. He was also interested in the ^tore business during those years, becoming the senior partner in the Carey & Nett store at Wilmot and the Carey & Montgomery store at Trevor. In 1898 he moved to the village of Wilmot. Two years later when the Wilmot mill, then owned by Charles W. and Edward Voak, was destroyed by fire, Mr. Carey bought out their interests in that business and set about to rebuild the mill, erecting one of the most modern mills of that kind in southern Wisconsin. In the fall and winter of 1914, Mr. Carey saw a chance to utilize the water power of the dam for electrical energy with the idea at first of furnishing current just for his own home and mill. The demand for service became so great from the residents of Wilmot and the surrounding villages and countryside, when his plans became known, that he formed a company known as the Carey Electric and Milling company, organized for the purpose of furnishing electrical power throughout the community. The demand for this electrical power so increased in the community that the company served approximately eighteen rural communities and summer resorts as well as many farmers and operated approximately 125 miles of power lines in the county. The growth of this branch of the business had «alled for extensive improvements in the plant and equipment, all of which were secured. Last June Mr. Carey announced the sale of this concern to George H. Knutson, financial engineer of Chicago. Since that time he has been retired from business. In 1884, Mr. Carey was united in marriasre to Miss Isabel Montgomery in Chicago. """Surviving him are his widow, four daughters, two sons, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Holy Name church in "Wilmot at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, vyith »terment Allowing in the family, lot in the Holy Name cemetery. BANDITS ROB SPRING GROVE BANK, BUT ARE CAPTURED HOLDUP STAGED SATURDAY AT NOON HOUR BY PAIE OF CHICAGO YEGGS II Exciting Chase From Spring Grove to Fox Lake Ends in tipl Holdup Men Being Held Up By Young Man Armed ; j With High-powered Rifle . ' In the county jail at Waukegan afew hours later they gave the names?/ of George Nelson, 36, of 6345 Loomi3;; street, and John Such, 23, of West Sixty-first street, Chicago. Sheriff Edinger of McHenry county, went to Vycital and save money. BOY FALLS FROM WAGON: KILLED WHEELS CRUSH OF YOUNG LAD Lloyd Weed in, 14, Employed Edwin Fischer, Is Fatally A large modern steam heating plant Injured is being installed in the N. J. Justen furniture store on Main street. Wal- killed Saturday afternoon when he fell' site- v'hich will locate on the Bowers ter J. Donavin is doing the work, The j 0ff a Wogan on the James Frisby! property near the railroad tracks, firm of N. J. Justen & Son are inter-; farm a5out £wo miles south of Mc-! Taking everjjhing into consideraested in improving and perfecting i Henry. The boy had been employed tion the location is ideal for a home their new building and their efforts toj Ejwin Fischer, who lives on thelawray from the noise and traffic of please are made evident by their large, farm> since last July, when he was' the main streets and yet within easy spacious show room which is filled j Rent there from the St! Charles School! walking distance of the depot and with a very fine and extensive line of for {j0y8> modern furniture, while their large | Lloyd and a man named jGhn business section of West McHenry. show windows are always most attractive. Johndburg Church Fair The annual Johnsburg chitrch fair is scheduled this year for three days, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, Nov. 21, 23 and 25, in the Parish hall. The grand opening will take place Sunday, Nov. 21, in the afternoon atjjnstantly. 1 o'clock and again in the evening at 7 o'clock. A big time is promised on Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. Wednesday afternoon will be given over to the children. Then on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, all day. Chicken dinner at 11 o'clock, 50 cents for a full meal. Supper at 4 o'clock, 35 cents for a full meal. A good time, good eats and plenty of fun is promised those who attend. Everybody welcome. House of Fun Peter Umathum Post, American Legion, of Woodstock, will open its big indoor carnival at the Armory tonight, continuing for three nights. A good time is assured all who attend. There will be dancing each evening. "Fun For All and All For Fda"-is the slogan. Coming "Husbands On Approval" a threeact comedy, full of laughs and fun, given by the Junior Class on Thursday, December 9. Keep this date open. • ~ "• ;Cl*ssified Hum winners Qualters, who was also employed on the farm, were hauling a load of manure over rough ground when the horses gave a sudden jerk, throwing Wbth the boy and Qualters, who was* driving, from their seats. Lloyd fell to the ground, the wheels of the load-; ed wagon running over his chest, crushing him and killing him almost Qualters landed on the tongue of the wagon between the horses and it was some time before he was able to bring the frightened horses to a stop. Qualters at once ran back to assist the boy, who was still breathing, but unable to speak. A physician was summoned but the boy died before he arrived. Deputy Coroner P. ST. Justen was notified and Coroner E. H. Cook was called, the inquest being held Saturr day afternoon. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death from internal hemorrhages, caused by falling off a wagron and being run over, Lloyd Wieedin was born at Rock- Island, 111., on March 2, 1912, being 14 years, 9 months and 2 days old at the time of his death. He is one of a large family and has a sister living in Chicago and his mother was finally found in Knoxville, 111., where his body, was taken for burial. Mr. Fischer accompanied the bo;di" to Knoxville., MBS. JENNIE GORDON DIES IN CHICAGO Former Resident of McHenry Victim of Heart Disease Wednesday Mrs. Jannie F. Gordon, formerly a resident of McHenry for about ten years, died at the home of her son, Edward, 1621 Lunt avenue, Rogers Park, Chicago, Wednesday evening, Nov. 10, 1926, heart disease being the cause of her demise. Burial was made at Richmond, 111., Saturday, Nov. 13. Deceased leaves to mourn her departure, one daughter and one son, two brothers and four sisters. John Sloan of McHenry is one of the brothers. Mrs. Gordon was a regular visitor in McHenry until her health failed two years ago. Bazaar, Dec. 11 The members of the Ladies' Aid or anyone else wishing to donate articles to the coming bazaar will please leave them with Mrs. Martha Page on Waukegan street. The bazaar will be held Dec. 11 in the K. C. hall. Card Party A. eard and bunco partjr will he given by the Sodality girls Sunday evening, Nov. 21, at St Patrick's' church, beginning at 8 o'clock. Everybody welcome. 24* -f:--: Our Invitation The McHenry Plaindealer invites as its guests, Elizabeth Smith and guest, to be present at the Empire theatre on Thursday or Friday evenings, Nov. 25 or 26, at which time the feature picture, "Irene," will be shown. Present this dipping for admission. AGED MAN FOUNDI DEAD ON FARM BODY LOCATED JUST IN SIDE BARN James Conley. 70, Lived &lone On Fitzsimmons Farm; Dead Four Days James Conley, 70 years old, was found dead on th>? Matt. Fitzsimmons farm, between McHenry and Woodstock, on Saturday morning. Conley, who had been living alone on the farm, had not been s?en since Wednesday and by Saturday his brother. who lives on an adjoining farm, thought it queer that he had seen nothing of him ar.d began to inves- •crate. A search was made through the house, which was deserted, and the body was found just inside the barn door, face downward upon the floor, with the appearance of his having fallen just as he entered the barn, the door of which closed after him. He apparently had been dead several days, probably meeting his death some time Wednesday. An inquest was held Saturday, showing that the cause of death was chronic myocarditis. The body was removed to the N. J. Justen mortuary, where it was prepared for burial. Funeral services were held at his late home Monday afternoon with inter ment in the Crystal Lake cemetery. Bazaar and Card Party . The Catholic Daughters of America will hold a bazaar and card party in the K. C. hall on Thursday evening, Dec. 2. .There will be many Xmas suggestions to select your gifts from, and a grab-bag will be one .of the features for the young foH£s. Come early. Cards and bunco will* start promptly at 8 o'clock. 24-2fp Don't forget the date of the Catholic^ Daughters of America's bazaai, Dec. 2, given in K. C. hall. Everybody welcome. . 24-2 We do everything in sheet metal work. No job is too small or too big. Give us a call. J. J. Vyciital. 24fp One dozen portraits--12 Christmas problems solved. Bobb Studio. 23-2 Farms for Sale or A Reihanspergpr. Bank robbers again invaded McHenry county last Saturday and held up the Spring Grove State bank. The thieves walked out of the ba^k with a little over $2,000 in their possession, but they did not keep the mom-v long, owing to the bravery and Ttwiyjpfcaction of two young men from thv village. Inside of' thirty minutes from the time the robbery was staged the two holdups were languishing behind the bars. \ The robbers selected the noon hour on Saturday as the logical time to commit the crime and their judgment was good as far as it went. However, they did not reckon with some breaks of bad luck which resulted in their capture and the recovery of the entire loot. It is customary for the Spring Grove State bank to close its doors during the noon hour. The thieves entered the financial institution a few seconds before closing time and found but one'man in the bank, Floyd Foss, who was substituting as cashier, in place of Alfred Richardson, who was absent from his duties, he being away on a honeymoon tour. Mr. Foss is a regular employee of the West McHenry State bank, and was one of the victims of the holdup which that bank experienced last year. Mr. Foss stated that the two men entered the building just after he had locked the vault before starting for his dinner, Mr. Rauen, the president, having left a few minutes previous.^ One of the men approached the window and asked. "Has Mr. Daniels been in?" Not knowing anyone by the name of Daniels, the cashier replied in the negative. The next he noticed was a revolver in the hands of his visitor and heard the command, "Stick 'em up. He did. The two robbers then came inside of the cage and ordered Mr. Foss to lie down on the floor. He was forced to turn over his keys to one of the pair, who unlocked the vault while his companion stood guard over the cashier. Emerging from the vault with a bundle of currency, they then ordered Mr. Foss into the vault and closed and locked the double doors--or thought they did. Strolling from the bank the two yeggs calmly walked to where they had parked their car, about a half block from the bank, jumped in and speedijy drove away. At this time some of their poor judgment or bad luck began to show itself, for the cashier discovered that he was able to escape from the vault, which he did, and immediately spread the alarm that the place had been held up. Paul Weber was standing across the street from the bank and had seen the two men come out, but thought noth ing about it until Foss sounded the ilarm. Victor Siegler appeared on he scene about that time, on his way to dinner from his work at the fish hatchery. The young /men f ushed into the soft drink parlor of Joe Brown, where they secured a highpowered rifle. They jumped into Mr. Weber's Chevrolet car and started in pursuit of the big Cadillac, which the bandits were driving. Weber did the driving and put his car into full seed, at times reaching fifty and fifty-five miles per hour. The big car of the bandits, however, soon outdistanced the little coupe and -the get-away would have been successful except for another break of bad luck or poor judgment on the part of the crooks. The chase was staged on the road between Spring Grove and Fox Lake. In order to reach the cement on the other side of Fox Lake it was neces^ sary to cross the Chicago, Milwaukee <6 St. Paul tracks. Te bandits evidently became confused in their hurried get-away and failed to cross the tracks. Instead they turned to the right and ended in a blind road south of the town. Realizing their mistake, they endeavored ^te^turn around. In doing so one of the frolrit^wheels of the big car slipped off a high embankment and they were compelled to abandon the automobile and travel afoot. In the meantime Siegler and Weber had reached the village. Marshal Joseph D. Riggs had been notified by telephone to be on the lookout for the robbers. The two young men from Spring Grove found the marshal and were told that the thieves had not passed. Shortly afterward two men were seen walking down the railroad tracks and Weber, who had seen the robbers, as they came from the bank, was able to recognize them as the same pair. Siegler, with his rifle, posted himself behind a cement traffic post or. the corner, while Marshal Riggs walked over to the depot, entering the station from the track side. As he did the pair leisurely walked out on the street side, crossed the street and strolled toward the corner. Siegler awaited their approach and when he thought they had gone far enough, ordered them to throw up their hands. They did. A search of the two revealed that they still had the 12.000 in their possession, a stack of bills six or eight inches high. Marshall Riggs placed them under arrest and landed them Rent--Stoffel in the village lockup without any re- 24 nstanc«. $ J Waukegan Sunday and took the pair. , to the jail at Woodstock. Nelson is a married man. He told Sheriff Edinger that he was broke and in hard luck so he thought he would try and . get some easy money. ° . /t' M Nelson and Such were given a pn- ^ liminary hearing before Police Mag- •" istrate Brown in Woodstock on Mon- , ^ day. They waived examination and were bound over to the grand jury in sums of $50,000 each. * 111 Siegler and Weber are to be com- v||j mended for their quick action and- - bravery in capturing the bandits* , They took some long chances as each .. of the robbers wi^ armed with an automatic gun, but were not given an v»!f opportunity to draw them. The cap-v L>.'d| tors of these desperadoes will shar# in the $1,000 reward offered by the? Bankers' association. ... v #| As stated before this is the *econ<f time in a little over a year that Floyd Foss has been held up by bank rob»7~7.f^ bers. He does not relish the experi* ,.|l ences he had had in this line, and U in hopes that he will be permitted tdj ^p perform his duties from now on with* ^ out being disturbed by the criminals* , Although the two holdup men ar# ^ said to have police records* it is not believed that they have had much. experience in the bank robbing game. If they were old-timers in this business they ^certainly would have had' - their route for escape mapped out ' '..I more clearly and would have mad* sure that they had the cashier locke4^^f| safely in the vault. « ? Furthermore, in their haste and ex- -JAV citement it was discovered that they passed up another thousand dollars itt - ^ currency in the same compartment of '^4 the vault from which they took tht. ^ $2,000. A roll of pennies, 50 cents, f was also found on^ the floor of th* - . J Fox Lake lockup after their arrest*; ^ Extracts of a confession which wa|*# made by Nelson to Sheriff Ahlstrom • of Lake county Saturday night as fo*» v?lk! lows: . if, /j "Such and I saw a couple of fel- • U'i lows get out of a Cadillac car aS ^, \ *1 Sixty-fourth street and Racine avenuerv J We turned west at Lake Villa an4 ° ^ went into f'ox Lake and from ther* went to Spring Grove. We got ia Spring Grove at fifteen minutes after a | ten. Neither of us went in to pej ^ | the bank. We just picked it from the ' g outside. 4We parked the car about, « one-half block south of tt»e bank, fao*^ ' ^ ing the south. 3 "Both of us went in at the samf \T time and just as we stepped in th*. banks the new sheriff-elect of McHenry county and his chief deputy left the bank. There was only on# men in the bank at the time, th* Cashier. , There were no customers is the bank at all> "Both of us had rod&( guns) and ^ ' told him to stand still. It was nini • minutes after twelve arid the man was s all checked up and ready to clos* 4^: the place and go to lunch. We went -f/. right into the vault and got two bun* -- dies of gold, a bundle of pennies an4„ two bundles of currency, about five of" six inches tall. "I put it under my coat. We toli the boy in the bank to be quiet until we made our getaway. I thought w® locked him in the vault, leaving thjp vault door open, but closing the iron grate door. "When we left the blnk we botfc hustled right down to the Cadillac and started for Chicago. We got lost in around Fox Lake. We left. the car just two or three blosks froni the depot. We walked down to thit Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul depot where we got arrested." When asked if he had a record, Nelson is said to have replied that hi had been arrested several times o*|, disorderly conduct charges, but nott*» - ing more serious.. Nelson is said to have made thj^ p'tV further statement in his written cor^ fees ion: f ^ "If I had my way I Could have goat fV ^ up there and made the job. What w|f« 'v should have done was to have takefc that kid in the bank for a ride. W%* =» v could have told him to wrap up th|i « I . dough and get in the caV with ug, f People would have thought he was going to sell us some real estate og % something and then we could hav* f started for Chicago. We could eitheV ' have taken him all the way in aztfl -v turned him out or we could have dump* ? ed him along the road." John Such made a confession prac- y tically the same as that of Nelson, | Sheriff Ahlstrom says. He- is said to have stated that he had been out at work and that he had been "running liquor and selling alcohol on the side. The sheriff says that Such stat«4 - that they intended to steal a car at Fox Lake to drive to Chicago and that ^ Nelson claimed they were going W take the train to Chicago. • '-RH • -i' V ' I . ' 1 A V;?J Farms for Sale or Rant--Stoffel i, Reihan sperger. We do everything in the sheet nt* tal work Oik 1.1. VjtM Stfjp . "N",""' Ail J .L •