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tOLUME 58 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THXTRSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1926 NO. 26 5^ FIRE THREATENS BUStNESSMRICT DESTROYS M'HKH RY BAKERY ; fire department Succeed#' li 4^ihfiling Flames to One Building ^ on Green Street , " Th business section of McHenry %as threatened with destruction for M time Sunday night by a spectacufire that destroyed the building fjfwned by Walter Carey with an estimated total loss of $20,000. The fire broke out early in the •' Evening and spread rapidly and "Ceniferville,' 'as that section of the city v |s commonly called, would have been ompletely wiped out by the flames it had not been for the quick ac- FIVE YOUNG MEN IN MIRACULOUS ESCAPE *f*t§ion of the McHenry fire department. ifhe heroic and efficient manner in --^jrhich the firemen and other volunteers fought the fire called forth v Jnany words of praise from the on- /Skilookers and grateful words of thanks J^froin those who were threatened by ' jthe flames. An ex-fireman from Chicago, who 'happened to be in McHenry at the , Vl$ime, assisted the boys and commended them highly upon their work, say- . ing that many firemen in Chicago, / Who receive training for this kind of -«rork, could have done no better. It was little short of miraculous that the Pries building, which stood • not six feet away on the south of the Carey building, was saved from destruction. This is a frame building and was afire several times as the flames swept along the side and the intense heat cracked the windows. The hundreds of onlookers who crowded the street marveled as they -watched the persistent fight of the men as they finally succeeded in quenching the flames and saved the structure and voiced the opinion that the fire truck had more .than paid for itself again and that the firemen deseed much credit for the work they accomplished. The fire was discovered about 8 o'clock by the inmates of the poolroom in the basement of the building. The proprietor, Emil Geier, and several others noticed a roaring, rushing noise like that of a motor running and when they reached the street to investigate the strange sound, they saw the flames already breaking through the roof of the building. They immediately gave the alarm which summoned the firemen and no- Wliile Traveling at Breakneck Speed Car Turns Ov*r Sunday Evening on Route 20 Five young men, four from McHenry and one from near Greenwood, had a miraculous escape from death or serious injury Sunday evening while riding in a Dodge touring car from Woodstock to McHenry. They are: Carl Weber, owner and driver, Paul Patzke. Herman Kreutzer, George Thurwell, and Hadley Thompson, the latter from Greenwood. The quintet had gone to the countyseat, intending to go to the movie show. While waiting for the second show of the evening they heard the alarm of fire and, on discovering that the blaze was in McHenry, immediately started for their home town. They passed the Woodstock fire truck on the pavement soon after leaving the city. Driving at a speed of between 50 and 65 miles pet hour, they were approaching the end of the pavement near Sherman's hill, when one of the front tires blew out, causing the car to swerve and become unmanageable. The car skidded from one side of the pavement to the other and had turned around in the opposite direction to which they were driving when it hit the ditch and turned upside down. Fortunately every one of the five escaped with hardly a scratch. The automobile was talcen from the ditch on Monday when it was found to have a broken rear wheel, the windshield was smashed and the top a total wreck. It was uprighted and driven back to McHenry without the aid of a wrecker. " SOCIAL AND CLUB DOINGS Of WEEK BAZAAR AT K. C. HALL TONIGHT JUNIOR CLASS TO PRESENT COMEDY FRED F. SCHMITT DIES OKARACHA, OKLA. Word was received here the first of the week of the death of Fred .F. Schmitt; which occurred Sunday, Nov. 28, at the hospital at Okaracha, Okla. The deceased was 69 years old and had lived in Oklahoma most of his life time, having married and settled there. He had been sick for some time and his death was not unexpect- ©d Mr. Schmitt was one of a family of of thirteen children and only seven brothers and sisters survive him. He was born and raised near Johnsburg, where he has several relatives. Stephen F. Schmitt of Johnsburg is a brother, the other sisters and brothers being: Rev. Father Schmitt of Aurora, Mrs. N. Heins of Aurora, Peter and Nick of Wynona, Wis., Joe at Beloit, and Mrs. Marguerite Brown at Oklahoma City, Okla. Those who at t'ified" the'community oTttoT fire] the tended the funeral from here are, flames of which could be plainly seen Miss Mary Schmitt, Miss Agnes in any direction. The cause of the fire will probably never be known although it is supposed to have started on the main floor in the rear of the building. This floor was occupied by a bakery owned and operated by" Frank * Hoffman and the Hoffman family lived in the flat upstairs, while the basement was occupied by Emil Geier, where he conducted a pool room. The Hoffman family were all away from the building at the time having left but a short time before for the picture show and consequently they were unable to save a thing. Mrs. Hoffman was in Chicago where she was caring for her mother who is ill. In addition to the loss of household goods, clothing and business equipmentvMr. Hoffman also lost $500 in cash which he had in the store. As the fire spread and the heat increased in intensity it appeared that the business houses across the street would also soon be destroyed by the flames. They were engulfed by the black smoke and enveloped in sparks and the roofs of the buildings ignited several times. The large plate glass windows in Smith Bros.' general store, McGee's clothing store, H. E. Buch's plumbing shop and the Nobby Style shop were broken by the intense heat. Burning brands were carried as far as the river and the residence of Dr. Nye caught fire from the sparks, but serious damage was prevented. The electric wires soon burned causing the lights to go out, leaving the city in darkness save for the reflection cast from the fire. Mr and Mrs. Henry Heimer, who occupied the flat in the Pries building, moved most of their furniture to a place of safety, as did the residents in the other flats in the vicinity of the fire. Smith Bros, also loaded their trucks and prepared to save some of their stock. Windows were broken in the brick building occupied by the Bell Telephone company, which was on the north of the burning building and some damage was done by smoke in the office of Dr. F. J. Aicher on the second floor. Another example of heroism and bravery was shown by the telephone girls at the local exchange, who stayed at their post during the fire although the building in which they were working was enveloped ?n smoke and flames were threatening it from the side. There was only a narrow alley between them and the burning building. Villa Rothermel and Dorothy Matthews were the two operators who were on duty when the alarm was sent in, bttt they were soon relieved by Rovena Marshall, Greeta Chamberlin, Loretta Steffes, Emily Stoffel, Florence Conway and Elizabeth Miller and these girls stayed at the board, arfswering calls and spreading the alarm even though the plugs in the switch board grew hot and the lights went out, leaving them m practical Schmitt and Joseph Schmitt of Johnsburg. Eleven Y«ars Old Miss Anita Bacoiv celebrated her eleventh birthday Sujttlay afternoon with the aid of the girls of her grade, including Vivian Bolger, at a party given at her home on Green street. Games were played and delicious refreshments were served. She received many pretty gifts as well as good wishes on her birthday. Ladfaa' Aid Society WIU BeH lanar and Dtaner ill" * December 11 Th annual bazaar and chicken dinner given by the Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will be held at the K. C. hall on Saturday, Dec. 11. A fine line of fancy work, aprons, towels and pillow cases will t»e on sale during the afternoon and evening and a fish pond will furnish amusement for the children. This is just the place to buy your Xmas gifts, so come early and do your Xmas shopping here. A chicken dinner with all the good things that go with it will be served beginning at 11 o'clock, and supper will also be served, beginning at 6 o'clock. The different committees are hard at work preparing for the bazaar which they hope to make a record-breaker. Mrs. W. F. Vogt, as chairman of the apron committee, will have aprons of all sizes and styles. Mrs. F. E. Cobb is chairman of the committee in charge of towels and pillow cases and Mrs. William Spencer Is chairman of the committee in charge of miscellaneous articles and Xmas gifts. Mrs. Jennie Bassett is chairman of the quilt committee and will have several warm comforts for sale.. Mrs. James Perkins, with her committee, are making arrangements for the baked chicken dinner which you will not want to miss. You are cordially invited to attend this bazaar and dinner. Everybody welcome!# ' Imir Tonight The Catholic Daughters of America are holding their bazaar at the K. C. hall this evening, to which all are invited. Lunch will be served after the cards, which includes bridge, '<500" and bunco. A good place to select Christmas presents. Tenth Birthday Anniversary Miss Wanda Smith celebrated her tenth birthday anniversary on Saturday afternoon by inviting several of her friends to her home on Wauke gan street. The afternoon was spent in playing games and prizes were awarded to Clarice Blake, Ethel Granger and Wanda Smith. At five o'clock lunch was served. A huge birthday cake helped to decorate the table. Those present were: Ruth Nye, Dorothy Fisher, Kathryn Donavln, Eve lyn Justen, Bernice Freund, CHarlce Blake, Mary Sutton, Ethel Granger, Jeanette Bishop, Catherine Diedrich, Carmen Freund, Margery Freund, Lenora Frisby, Marian Wlnegart, Loraine Freund, Jean and Marian Blake of Chicago and Carrol Riggs of Salem, Wis. She received beautiful gifts from her little friends, as well as a Gulbransen piano from her parents, purchased through our local dealer, A. E. Nye. n Approval" Will Be Stilted at High School, *nrarsday, Dec. 9 December 9th is the big night when the Junior class of the McHenry high achool presents an evening of entertainment for the public. "Husbands on Approval" la a ttireeact comedy by W. M. Blatt. Nancy Glover, the heroine, has a theory that * girl should know more about a man before she becomes engaged to him, so she invites four of her admirers to spend a month as guests in her family, so that she might study and observe them at all times. One becomes engaged to her sister, another to the housemaid, a third to her mother, but she manages to save the fourth for herself. CAST Nancy Glover^--Rosalind Nye. , Rita Glover--Alvina Freund. Mrs. Glover (her mother)--Verona Amen. Sam Glover (her brother)--Anthony Wirts. Catherine (an Irish maid)--Grace Martin. Hamilton Seaver--Earl DowelL Robert Devon--Joseph Barblan. Col. Maynard Ro#e--Edwin Michels. Richard Fitzgerald--Charles Vycital. Krats (• German mechanic) Louis Schmitt. The McHenry high school orchestra will furnish the music. Several special numbers will be interesting to the audience. Come and have a good time listening to "Husbands on Approval" in the McHenry high school auditorium at 8 o'clock, Dec. 9. Tickets on sale now and reservations may be made Wednesday noon or after. PARK DISTRICT SEEMS PETITIONS ARE NOW BEING CIRCULATED Prepoeed District Comprises An Area ef Forty Square Miles Near Fox River ITU THREATENS MYERS RESIDENCE "Bashful Mr. Bobbs" A home-talen play, "Bashful Mr. Bobbs," will be presented by the Greenwood League, at Woodman hall, Ringwood, Saturday evening, Dec. 4, at 8 o'clock. Admission, adults 35 cents; children 20 cents. Benson-Sullivan AN INVITATION The Green Street Business Men's Association will banquet all members of the McHenry Fire Department and all those who In any way assisted during the fire on Green Street on Sunday evening The aaaociation therefore in this way wishes to extend an Invitation to all those to attend a banquet at Bickler's McHenry House next Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, at 6:30 o'clock. FRANK I. MANN TO SPEAK TO FARMERS darkness. Needless to say that the girls were frightened but they knew that their duty came first and they were willing to give their assistance in fighting the fire, even though they knew it meant danger to them. Calls were sent to other towns for help and the Richmond, Sprin Grove and Fox Lake fire departments quickly responded although the fire was under control when they arrived. The Woodstock fire truck broke down on the way but the firemen left it and continued to McHenry where they gave their assistance in fighting the fire. When it was evident that the Carey building was doomed the workers confined their efforts toward preventing the flames from spreading to nearby structures. The fiemen worked for nearly two hours before the blaze could be brought under control and Fire Chief Perkins and several others remained all night to guard against another unexpected outbreak of the fire. Mr. Carey is the proprietor of the electric shop on the opposite side of the street from the scene of the fire and had only recently purchased the building from Mrs. John Miller. The building which was burned to the ground was well covered by insurance. Mr. Carey had planned to raze the building, an old two-story frame structure, and construct a new modern building in the near future. Mr. Hoffman estimates his loss at approximately $18,000, his oven alone being worth $3,000, and every piece of machinery is worth not less than $500. Although covered by insurance this will be a heavy loss to the owner. Mr. Hoffman has made no definite plans as yet, although he will start in business here again if he can find any suitable location available. McHenry has been the scene of several big fires in the past with considerable property losses, but as the old frame buildings are replaced by new modern fire proof stru<$ures the danger from fire will be decreased and such a conflagration as was witnessed Sunday night will be a matter of history. E. Sullivan, associate editor of the Woodstock Daily Sentinel, sprung a surprise on his friends on Thanksgiving morning, when it became known that Miss Mabel Benson of that city and Mr. Sullivan were married at St. Mary's parsonage, by Rev. D. J. Conway were Miss Ada Benson, sister of the bride, and Thomas P. Bolger, "The McHenry Druggist." Mr. Sullivan is well-known to the readers of the Sentinel as "Put and Take," he having conducted a column under that heading for several years. The bride is a popular young lady of the county seat. After a short honeymoon trip the happy couple returned to their home neighborhood "where they have been receiving the congratulations of their many friends. The Plaindealer joins in wishing them a long and happy life together. Mr. and Mrs. Mann Speakers at Farmers Institute Here December I Mi and Mrs. Frank I. Mann will be the speakers at the Farmers' Institute to be held in the McHenry high school auditorium, Thursday afternoon, Dec. 9, beginning at 1 o'clock sharp. The high school orchestra will funrnish the musical „ entertainment. Mr. Mann's subject will be "Soils and Crops, How to Improve Them." Mrs. Mann will speak on "A Woman's Problems" and "Beautifying Home Grounds." The committee in charge is headed by C. W. Gibbs, with Anton M. Schmitt and W. E. Whiting assisting. A meeting and election of county officers for the coming year will be held at Crystal Lake, Friday after- HOOn, Dec. 10. Fire Losses Adjusted ( Stoffel & Reihansperger, local in- The attendants' durance agents, announce that they have adjusted losses caused by the fire Sunday night in the following places: Carey building: Heimer building, occupied by'Ray McGee, replace trlass; T. J. Walsh building, occupied by Smith Bros., replace glass; Dr. Aicher, small loss minor loss. " Considerable interest is being manifested in the proposed Fox River Valley Park District, which is now in the early stages of organization. About a month ago the McHenry Kiwanis club sponsored a movement towards the formation of such a distrcit and selected a committee to do the preliminary work, circulate the petitions and bring the proposition to an election by the resident voters in this proposed district. The district, as proposed, comprises an area of forty square miles, twentysix in McHenry township and fourteen in Nunda township, nearly all of it within two miles of the Fox river. The petitions are now being circulated and judging from the favorable comment of the signers indicates that a great majority of the people are strongly in favor of taking advantage of the state law covering the creation of park districts. In proposing this district for the voters approval or rejection the organizing committee is very anxious that all voters residing within this proposed district be fully informed regarding the many advantages as well as the cost of maintenance. At the election time, when the proposition is voted on, five park commissioners will also be elected. After the newly elected commissioners have qualified, they organize a park board, elect a president from their members and appoint a secretary and treasurer. The park commissioners draw no salary but the secretary and other employees are paid by the board. The board levies an assessment in exactly the same manner that a village or city does and is limited to two and two-thirds mills per dollar of assessed valuation. Thus, a property with an assessed valuation of $1,000 would pay $2.66 towards maintaining parks an other activities of the park board. In the event that the park board desires to buy property for park purposes it has the right to issue bonds up to three percent of the assessed value of the park district. Such bonds would be retired within twenty years from the general tax fund. The entire district has an assessed valuation of about $2,250,000. In view of the fact that this is a large district it would hardly be necessary to levy more than a portion of the tax allowed. The establishment of this park district would enable our people to reserve for themselves and their children a small portion of this beautiful valley and would afford means of police protection to this whole region, including our summer residents who are making their homes here and are doing so much for this community. The sponsors of this movement earnestly hope that every voter residing within this park district, who is interested in the future development of this community, will get squarely behind this proposition and 'insure its success. Another Blaze Sunday Night Starts Bat Is Discovered In Time To Save House A blaze which might have resulted in a second serious fire for McHenry on Sunday night occurred at the home of George Meyers soon after the (excitement caused by the big fire had partly subsided. The family had all retired for the night when about 11 o'clock Mr. Myers was awakened by a crackling' noise. He immediately arose and went into the kitchen to investigate the strange sound, where he saw smoke coming from the region of the kitchen cabinet. This cabinet was of the built-in type and when he opened the doors of the cupboard the flames shot out and up to the ceiling. Mr. Meyers aroused the other members of the family and with their help he was successful in extinguishing the blaze without summoning outside assistance. The cause of the fire is not known, but the only explanation is that possibly mice had gotten into the house and gnawed matches which were kept in the cabinet. It was very fortunate that Mr. Meyers awakened when he did as just a few minutes later it would have been impossible to save the house. ARMY AND NAVYi? fOOTM GAME 111,000 PEOPLE WITNESS „ BIG BATTLE ^ Forester Card Parties The Foresters will give a series of five card parties to be played before Lent at St. Mary's church hall. The first of these parties was planned for last Sunday evening, but it was interrupted by the fire and so the first party of the series will be held next Supday night. Prizes for cards and bunco will be given at each party and in addition to this a grand prize of a ten-dollar gold piece for five hundred and also for bunco will be given to the holder of the high score for the five meetings. The proceeds of these parties will be used for improvements a* St. Mary's school. Surprise Party Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibbs were the victims of a surprise party at their home last Sunday evening. TTiey soon recovered from their surprise and entertained their guests very pleasantly. Bridge and five hundred Were played, after which music and dancing were enjoyed. Delicious refreshments were served at a late hour. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames A. L. Purvey, W. J. Walsh, Clarence Martin, Clarence Whiting, Earl McAndrews, E. R. Sutton, Ray Conway, and R. F. Fleming, Miss Mary Kinney, M. A.Conway and Frank Walsh. Christening The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Meyers was christened at St. Patrick's church last Sunday. He was christened John Paul and his sponsors w<fre Charles Egan and Miss Dorothy Marshall. Firemen's Da Me The Firemen's dance held at the^ Polly Prim on Thanksgiving was very] well attended. As the bills have not all been turned in it cannot be determined as yet just how much was cleared. Target SheM A target shoot will be held at Kempfer's place in Johnsburg, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 5, beginning at 2 o'clock. Plenty of shells on the ground. A good time is assured. 26-fp Announcement Cleaning, Pressing angi Dyeing--all work guaranteed. Will call for and deliver. Illinois Cleaners agd Dyers, McHenry, 111. Phone 202-M. 26fp Attention. R. N. A. Members of Riverview Camp, R. N. A., are requested to pay Novemfcer d u e s t o t h e r e c o r d e r , M r s . F . C o b b , not later than Dec. 10. Breaks Arm Cranking Car Stanley Carlson, of McHenry, an employee of the Terra Cotta Works at Terra Cotta. broke his arm near the wrist last Friday evening while en deavoring to crank his automobile. Two Present* In One Give her two presents In one--a $1.25 rubber apron free with every Cream City wash boiler,at Vycital's. ' . ; \ 26-*P A Clock! Appropriate and useful as a Christmas gift. From small dresser or desk clocks to large 4- chime mantel clocks, at A. E. Nye's Gift Shop, West McHenry. 26fp NEW HEATING PLANT AT NORTHWESTERN DEPOT The Chicago and Northwestern Railway Co. is making some much needed improvements at the depot at McHenry. The waiting room has been closed to the public and a basement is being excavatedunderneath this part of the building, preparatory for the installation of a steam heating plant. The Northwestern is doing its own work, sending experienced workmen to complete the improvements. % ; WYDELL CO. UNLOADING 15 CARS OF EQUIPMENT Witlr the aid of salamanders and other heating devices work has continued on the bridge being built across the mill pond and one of the cement piers for this bridge has been completed. Work was discontinued on Wednesday because of temperature. v The Wydell Co. of Mankato, Minn., which has the contract for the Fox < BIRTHS Announcements were received here this week of the birth of a nine-pound girl, Barbara Jean, i»' Mt. and Mrs. K. I. Davis of Maywood, on Nov. 24. Mrs. Davis was formerly Miss Mabel Peterson, who taught in our high school about five years ago. 1 Mr. and Mrs. George Kuntsman are the proud parents of a baby boy, George Thomas, who arrived on Sunday, Nov. 28. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thomas of Morton Grove are happy over die arrival of a baby girl on Monday, Nov. 29. Mr. and Mrs. John Brefeld of Wairkegan announce the birth of* a baby daughter, Norma Rose, on Tuesday, Nov. 23. Met l HI West Matthews Writes Impressions of Game Fer , Plaindealer '•# The Plaindealer is indebted to Merritt West Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Matthews, for the following story giving his impressions of America's greatest football game, played at Soldiers' Field, Chicago, last "Saturday. This young writer is a senior at the Hyde Park high school, which has 3,300 pupils, and is one of the two editorial writers on the high school weekly, which has recently been selected in the state competition as one of the five best weekly school papecs in Dlinefc, - ; IMPRESSIONS OF AMERICA'S GREATEST FOOTBALL GAME By Merritt West Matthews Not a man, not a women who attended the Army and Navy football game at Soldier's Field in Chicago on Saturday, November 27, will ever forget that date or game. It was America's greatest football game, and will remain that for all time to come. It was America's greatest game Because the best of America's young men fought a battle in which dogged^ determination, American grit, and bull-dog courage stood out in every-;' play; because one hundred and eleven^ thousand people were thrilled by and applauded that determination, grit and courage; and because that one , >•,, hundred and eleven thousand were' proud of every play made by either fp side, knowing that that play was r made by their own boy whether he ,, „; wore the white and blue of the navyf'r' or the gray of the army. • Were there only one hundred and§ Teachers Visit Homes Several of the Community high school teachers took advantage of the Thanksgiving vacation which they spent at their various homes. Mr. eleven thousand people present? I t " ' • > seemed as if there were at least that: V number attempting to get through ; each one eff the fifty gates. Cries o£ "Ouch," "Lookout for the step." and "I can't move," came from the tightly packed jam as each one attempted to, get in to claim his highly prized seat, . There was scarcely any shoving oij pushing; there was no room for that, and the line moved along, not as sep-* arate units of humanity, but as a whole, tight packed and squashed together. As each person came out aft the end of the tunnel, he slowly scraped himself off from those around him and went his way. searching foi*» the number that^corresponded to thaf " on his pasteboard. When he had-'" found his small space he again wedg--• ed himself in, and took a look around. A and Mrs. Gordon Stringer and chil-j The huge bowl seemed packed al* dren spent their vacation with rela-j ieady, causing mprtv conjectures as txkMttiivveess aatt EEllgciinn.. EEllmm<e*rr KKnooermnoerr vviicsiiftAerdl where thp orowrlA fhnf wuwa o+{II his parents at Chatsworth, 111. Miss Esther Keller celebrated in Chicago. Miss Misner visited her parents at Peoria. Miss Edna Giese ate Thanksgiving dinner at her home at Urbana, Ind., and Miss O'Dwyer went to Dana, Wis. Mrs. Anna Barron visitet her mother at Ridgeway, Wis. the crowd* that were still com- '; ing, would sit. J It was worth the? money just to see such a vast throng* gathered together to enjoy one spec-, tacle. With the blue and white of the navy on the east, and the gray of * the army on the west, with the gailjfc dressed throngs, and the Americai* flags waving ovpr all, it was a scene' hardly to be equaled even by the old^ coliseum at Roifte. The cadets and miii«liipn>»n Improvements at St. Mary's The basement at St. Mary's school h£s been enlarged and now has two'out and after t performing a few Mjrge rooms,,, where sanitary toilets manoeuvres marched to their respect are being installed. A new garage 1 tive stands. The goat and mule were has also been built, the carpenter work being done by Stephen H. Freund. The Artificial StonerCo. had charge of the mason work and H. E. Buch had the contract for the plumbing. introduced to each other, after which' came the kick-off. Shouts ef "Down in front" came from the stands di-s rected against those who were stilt seat hunting. Much good naturetfc banter was passed back and forth.; Chicairoans wes-e in a holiday humors Moves Barber Shop and friends with everybody. Even the FVed Kamholz has moved his barber policemen received their share of shop from the Mat. Laures buildiirig on comment and tobk it with a grin. Itf Main street to the rear of the Henry was during the first part of the game; river bridge, is unloading fifteen car j Heimer building on the same street, that a man attempted to crash the loads of machinery and equipment at | this new location he will conduct i gate by dropping in a parachute fron* the Northwestern depot this week. Many of the men have arrived and nortable houses are being erected on the east side of the river on tJie Quinn property, where the men will be taken care of. Thanksgiving Observed Thanksgiving day was observed in a very quiet manner by residents of McHenry. The day's feature, of course, was the Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, goope, duck, chicken and all "the trimmings," at which many entertained relatives and friends. The Firemen's dance was held at the Polly Prim on Thanksgiving night. All business houses and schools were closed throughout the day. The regular holiday closing schedule was observed at the post offices and there were ae rural deliveries of mail. Receives Promotion R. M. Wienke of Chicago, who is employed by the Chicago Title A Trust Co., has been promoted from title officer to chief escrow officer. Mr. Wienke at one time was employed by the Richards, Jewett & Wright Abstract Co., located at Woodstock. He is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kennebeck of this city. His many friends here wish him success in his new position.' Adjustments Made Wtn. G. Schreiner, local agent for the County Fire Insurance Co., of Philadelphia, announces that the fire loss on the William Pries building and the Hoffman Bakery stock has been adjusted satisfactorily. Mr. Schreiner secured an adjuster from the comnany within a day or two after the blase. a modern and comfortable shop, where a low flying plane. His attempt, he will be glad to greet his cus- however, was unsuccessful as he lamh tomers. The room in the Laures build-' ed outside the field. ing, which was vacated by Mr. Kamholz, will be used as an office by the Hetterman Motor Sales Co. Patrol Leaders' Conference At first the Navy (was most aggressive. sailing through the Army for touchdown in the first quarter, andl another at the beginning of the sec-4 Or nk Ff r idjay , Soatu.rdjay andj Sou ndia y er*f i o n < * - * ^ e A r m y t h e n d e c i d e d t o u s e ! some h artm.ry and sent in ^veS Ust week the third annual PatnJ new men^ The West Pointers soon af? Leaders Conference of the Boy Scout terwards made ^ first touchdowr? councils, compnsmg the northern por- from a fumb, >nd tion of Region 7, was held at Elgm | the end of the ha,f ^ | Heid once a year, it remits in much score Between the ^a]ves the AmerJ benefit to the senior Boy Scouts by • - - " giving them in actual practice that which they seek to instruct their charges in the Boy Scout program. The past two conferences have been held in Aurora and Rockford. Sunday School Convention The sixth annual convention of the McHenry County Sunday School association will be held in the Methodist church at Marengo, 111., on Tuesday, Dec. 7. This convention not only invites, but asks pastors and laymen of all Protestant churches to attend ican sense of humor was exhibite when Annapolis boys dressed as war-« : V ships began shooting up the fiel<Lr^fi^ Two cars masquerading respectively"" * as a tank and a warship helped to# add to the entertainment. When the game was reopened. West Point made another touchdown and the Navy not to be outdone returned the courtesy, ending the game in a tie score of 21 to 21. | Throughout the giux the crowd! seemed almost non-partisan. Goodf plays received their share of applause This is your convention, support it. Come and i no "wtter which side executed them^ and as the scores would change, the spectators would change their ailegi- Ivory goods; from single mirrors to ance the !os'?* Bl* 12-piece dresser sets--^always pleas- teams exhibited that 'Never say die . ing and acceptable as Christmas gifts. A. E. Nye's Gift Shop, Wes^ Jj^jjepry. s : if' 26fp Dance at lehnshal# A dance will be giveti at the Johnsburg hall, Wednesday evening, Dec. 15w Three gold pieces will be given away as prises. S6-2fp Farms for Sale or Rent--$offel ft Reihansperger. 24-4fp spirit of bein^r able to come up ftW * behind when odds seemed almost hope-* less. When they did catch up, th* stadium resounded with vocal approha^. ^ tion. When at last the final whistle blewt^. everyone felt thankful aad happy thankful because they had heea priv* . ileged to see a game which wfll 1fcr+< forever in the minds of those pcNI* ieged to see it. and happy rn tlft* ;| thought that both teams had woa. ^