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HM rr l^Sff :f",c v *$v .^p? 'i ^ ' . . ' ' ^' * . "f •:., .'• /4;f> •• "-: ' *4 v. # - - r ' * : v«* i* * " i *~ "* t" ^ ^ ? *3' :K *' : • '" . t"4.>' -« ? .T ,;s ^ • '" Ji •MHMi VOLUME 52 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 24, 1927 n. No. 3| PUBLIC HEARING SHOWS HARMONY ttOPE FOR EARLY LET. TING ON ROUTE 61 Reads of Highway Department Preside at Meeting in McHenry Last Thursday -Ptmr hundred representation citizens from all parts of the eastern townships in McHenry county gathered at McHenry Thursday afternoon to discuss the question where Routes 60 and 61 from Crystal Lake through Terra Cotta, McHenry, Ringwood and Richmond should be located. The meeting was held at the McHenry Community High School and •was presldted over by representatives of the Illinois highway department at Springfield. Hon. Prank T. Sheets, State Superintendent of Highway*, presided. With him were Col. C. R. Miller, director of Public Works and Buildings, E. C. Benedict, assistant state highway engineer, G. M. Lamb of Elgin, district highway engineer, and A. M. Shelton of Crystal Lake director of Registration and Education in Gov. Small's cabinet. It was a harmonious meeting there being almost no discordant voice in the entire proceedings of the alternoon. A tentative route was submitted for the consideration of the highway dtepartment, and this route was supported by speakers from each of the various towns interested. The route proposed is one which h<«8 been carefully worked out by representatives of the several towns in Joint meetings held from time to time during the past few months. W. H. Wilbur of Crystal Lake acted as spokesman for the men who had worked out the proposed route and In a very neat address Mr. Wilbur presented a plan or map of it and explained briefly its detail. He was followed by Mayor Ben Raue of Crystal Lake, William D. Gates of Terra Cotta, R. I. Overton of McHenry, James Ladd' of Ringwood, and Chas. M. Eldredge of Richmond, each in turn advocating the adoption of the route proposed. Others who made brief talks, soma in favor of the route referred to and others suggesting various changes included W. J. Kittle of Crystal Lake, Peter Frett, William Pries, Thomas J. Walsh, Thomas A. Bolger, Simon Stoffel of McHenry, Judge D. T. Smiley of Harvard, Judge C- T. Allen of Cary and J. Scott Matthews of Chicago. A. M. Shelton also spoke brief ly, congratulating those present on the fine spirit shown at the meeting. The proposed route as favored) by the majority sentiment of the meeting extends from Steerville Crossing on Route 19 in a northwesterly direction parallel with the railroad tracks about a mile to the highway between pactions 33 and 34 in Nunda township, thence north and slightly north-east following the road past the Terra Cotta works to McHenry, the last -two miles over a new road to enter McHenry- on the westside, passing northeast over the bridge now being built over the mill pond. North oil McHenry the route follows the road east of the railroad tracks to Ringwood, thence north continuing on the east-side of the railroad tracks to Richmond and from there north to ,connect with Wisconsin Route 12 at the state line. WILMOT WINS 34-28 IN FINAL PERIOD M. A. A. C. Cagers Lead By Nine Points at End of Third Quarter In Game Sunday The McHenry Athletic club was defeated 34-28 by the Wilmot basketball team at the high school gym Sunday afternoon in an exciting game. At one time the McHenry boys had their opponents overwhelmed with a ninepoint lead. That was at the end of the third quarter.. However, in the final period Newman and W. Bacon, when requested to substitute in order to let the regulars get wind, they refused. This refusal later brought about their dismissal from the team. The score stood tied 28-28 when this unfortunate incident happened and undoubtedly if the regulars had been allowed a few seconds in which to get their wind they could have dashed back again and regained their lead. But as this was impossible, under the circumstances, all they were capable of doing was keeping their opponents from scoring as few baskets as. possible. The first quarter found McHenry ahead throughout. The score at the end of this period was in McHenry's favor 4-2. Half time found it 10-10, at the end of the third period 25-16, in the locals' favor. Three-quarters time of the game was excellently played. All the men did their best and that was very good. Sibre Whiting was high scor«r, with Zeke Bacon closely following. Gus Freund, the stalwart guard, slipped a sensational basket over his *>»«»«M«r into the rim. The fact Is boys nlayed rings around Wilmot until the last quarter when the already mentioned difficulty arose. However, with a little reorganization the team has adjusted itself and is now going good. Mention of the very good work of Carl N. Weber, as manager of the team, is necessary to the story of the association. The M. A. A. C. lightweights won a 26-14 victory over the Wilmot lights in a walk-away preliminary game. Green, Peterson, and Stoffel did exceptionally good work. This Friday night Libertyville comes to McHenry to repay a game which the locals played with them a few weeks ago. WEBER'S TEAM WINS BOWLING HONORS ASAHEL HITCHCOX DIBS AT CHICAGO HOSPITAL Asahel Hitcficox, at one time a resident of this vicinity, but for many years living at Rockford, passed away at a Chicago hospital on Thursday, Feb. 17. Mr. Hitchcox, who was 56 years old, had been seriously ill three months. He leaves to mourn, his wife! who will be better remembered here! as Margaret Frisby, daughter of Mrs. j B. Frisby of this city, on son, Thomas[ and three daughters, Mrs. Caroldj Carlson, Gladys and Bernice, all of[ Rockford. Funeral services were held! at Belvidere, Saturday with burial in j the Belvidere cemetery. j Those from McHenry who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Mollie Givens, Leone Givens and John and Donald Givens, Mrs. Nellie Bacon and Miss Anna Frisby. * Foresters* Tournament Brought to a Close Last Week and the Prises Awarded The Foresters' bowling tournament was brought to a close last week, at which time the finals were played off and prizes awarded. George Weber's team won the first prize for the best record of the series and George Justen's team came in for a close second, with a difference of only two games. The individual high score for the series went to Henry Schaefer with a total of 237 pins. J. E. Freund held the "honors for the highest individual score for one game, with a record of 924 and also the high scor efor three games with a total of 2,464. During the week the doubles were played off with Henry Weber and William Meyers winning high score with a total of 1,064 pins. Ed Smith and G. C. Boley won second place with a total of 986. The Bowling league was organized by the Foresters at the beginning of the season and the different teams have played twice a week during the w inter and believe it to be good sport. About twenty men belonged to the four teams, whose captains were: George Weber,. George J usten, J. E. Freund, and Paul Meyers. . , Miss Welch Entertains .Miss Helen Welch entertained a number of her friends on Wednesday evening. Bri<fge and five hundred were played, after which a delicious chop suey supper was served in the wee small hours. Those present were: Misses Clara Barbian, Dorohty Walsh, Pauline and Adele Pufahl, Helen Welch, and Beach Warren, Charles Carlson, Monte Tennes, Walter Rogan and Phil Welch of Chicago. The boys are students at Northwestern university. Recovers Car Leo Conway, local dealer in Oakland and Pontiac cars, reports the recovery of his Pontiac car, which was stolen in Waukegan, Sunday evening of last week, while it was parked in front of a theatre. The car was located by the Waukegan police three or four days later, parked along the highway between that city and Zion. The auto was but slightly damaged and the tank contained a supply of gas when picked up by the police. Residence Changes Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brooks moved this week from the Chris Blake house on Green street to the P. J. Cleary house on Waukegan street. Mr. tend Mrs. P. W. Engeln and family moved this week from their flat on Elm street to the house which was formerly occupied by Dr. A. Mueller on Richmond road. Peter M. Justen will be at the West McHenry State bank Monday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 10, for the benefit of all who desire assistance in preparing income tax returns. This service is rendered by the bank for which there is no charge. -- -- • Card of Thanks W* want to thank the McHenry fire department and all others whoj assisted at the fire Saturday night. We want to especially conrmend the fjre department for their prompt and efffcit nt service rendered. / KNOX MOTOR SALES Income Tax Returns The West McHenry State Bank has Tiade arrangements with Peter M. .'usten to be at the bank on two days, Monday, Feb. 28, and Thursday, March 10. to assist all who desire in making out income tax returns. This is a service rendered by the bank, for which there is no chary*. Notice ' The members of St. Clara's Court, No. 659, are requested to be present Wednesday evening, March 2, at St. Mary's hall after the devotion. Election of offiecrs will be held. Daughters of G. A. R. On Tuesday afternoon the Daughters of the G. A. R. will hold their regular meeting at the M. W. A. hall and initiation of candidates will take piac* at this assstinfj* *w- MERCHANTS READY FOR DOLLAR SAY' HUNDREDS OF BARGAINS LISTED Large Crowd of Shoppers Is Expected to Take Advantage of Offerings Saturday of this week," Feb. 26, is Dollar Day in McHenry. 1 This "announcement is expected to bring hundreds of buyers to the city on that date, as the merchants are offering some very attractive bargains. This is McHenry's third semi-annual Dollar Day. The first one was staged a year ago and the second last October, being much larger and more successful than the first. The idea is not new. It has been used in thousands of other cities for years and seems to get larger with each succeeding event. In this issue of The Plaindealer will be found many display ads containing hundreds of offerings at exceptionally low prices. It will pay any reader to scan them carefully, compare the prices and then visit the stores Saturday and take advantage of the opportunity to get good, staple merchandise at a reduction. Most of the items quoted are family needs. If they are not really needed at this time, it will pay to stock up on them for the future. ' The bargains are put on just for the one day and cannot be purchased at the prices mentioned at any other time. People living in McHenry are advised not to stay at home next Satday if they would profit by the Dollar Day. To out-of-town people' the merchants invite them to come on over, spend the day and take home the bundles that they will be able to secure for a little cash. Those who did buying last October in McHenry when the Dollar Day was put on, will not need any urging to attend this event. They are still talking about the wonderful bargains they secured at that time. Check over the ads in this issue, mark what you need or want and bring the paper along Saturday. MINSTREL SHOW GOES OVER BIG Social Circle Club of Chicago Is Assisted by Talent From Johnsburg One of the finest minstrel shows ever put on at Johnsburg was given last Sunday, Feb. 20, at St. John's Parish* hall 'n Johnsburg. The show, which was held for the benefit of St. John's church, was given by the Social Circle club of Chicago and the young people of St. John's parish. A cast of twenty-five of the best singers and comedians put much of their time into the perfection of this show for the past six weeks, which plain]y showed the talent and work put into it. Members of the Social Circle club of Chicago have presented plays at Tohnsburg and McHenry previous to this and are we]l remembered here, having been interested in this work for the past eight or nine years. The performance opened with the "Minstrels' Opening Chorus," after which the usual opening jokes were eiven by Ed. Frett and Albert Frett of Chicago and Martin and Amelia Weber and Frank Michels. Joe Durkin of Chicago sang a so]o entitled. "There Ain't N® Maybe in My Baby's Eyes," and the next vocal selection was a song, "For My Sweetheart," by Hildegarde Schaeffer. "Sunday" was ^ung by Amelia Schaeffer and "Me. Too" was rendered by Steve Schaeffer. \ chorus of six girls, consisting of TTelen and Mildred Schaeffer. Martha TTettermann, Martha Miller and Margaret and Rose Stilling, sang "Shanghai Honeymoon." "Barcelona" was sune by A1 Frett of Chicago and "Tonight You Be]ong to Me" was sun.' bv Bill Cronen and "My Sweetheart" •vas given by Frank Michels. There were also a few specialties, including dances and a duet entitled "How I Love You." by Esther Malqueeny and Ros* Shoeof Chicairo. and n saxanhone solo bv Bill Cronen. Helen Drexel sang "Hello Bluebird." Toe Bucher sang "Snanish Town." Alsert Schmitt gave "Cherrie" and Margin Weber gave "Where You Tohn." A chorus, consisting of Mant "mith, Frank Michels. Leo Freund. ^teve Schaeffer and Albert Schmitt. <rave some pleasing selections. Th ose from Johnsburg w*>o were included in the cast "-ere Hild^ard > Schaeffer. Stephen Schaeffer. Frank Michels. Mat Smith. Rose and Mar- -a'-et S+illini? Marsha P*»ttermann. ^eleu Schaeffer. Mild^nW Schaeffer. T -o Freund. Martha Miller. Martin Weber. Amelia Weber, Albert Schmitt -»nd Mildred Weber. The minstrel show was given to a f,ill house and a most appreciative audience. The receint* of the evening amounted to over $200. 1 A. A. MEETING AT LIBERTYVILLE TUberculuP Test" and Chicago Milk 'Marketing Situation to bo " Discussed February 28 the tuberculin test and its relation to the Chicago marekting situation will be discussed at the first district conference of the Illinois Agricultural association at Libertyville, Illinois, on Monday, Feb. 28. Harold C. Vail of Downers Grove, 111.* who recently was elected to the eexcutive committee of the Illinois Agricultural association, will preside. Plans are under way to make this the important meeting of the year in the Chicago dairy district. Leaders from each county in the 10th and 11th congressional districts will be present to discuss in detail the solution of the T. B. test situation, which is causing undo hardship through out this entire area, and the Chicago milk marketing situation. Pure Milk association officials, as well as members of the old Milk Producers' association, are being invited to attend the meeting. A protest against' laxness of the State and Federal authorities in keeping up retest work, particularly in Lake county, will probably be registered. A warnv discussion is in prospect. A. D. Lynch, director of the dairy department of the Illinois Agricultural association will be present to lead the discussion. Officials of ihe State department of agriculture contend that the blanfe for the fact that retest work has not been kept up in Lake counyt, rests upon the county veterinarian. State department officials point tc^ the records, however, and say that retests are kept up better last year than the year previous when the Federal inspector had charge of the work. Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, health commissioner of Chicago, will probnbly attend the meeting and tell the dairymen why he found it necessary to bar milk from herds which had not been retested fn the past six months. S. J. Stanard, director of the Illinois department of agriculture and Dr. J. J. Lintner may be other speakers. Hose in touch with the conditions of unrest throughout the district predict that the meeting will be packed with dairymen who are interested in bringing about an order and an impro ,-ement in the milk marketing situation in the Chicago dairy district. O. E. S. Meets Monday Thp Order of the.Eastern Star will f^o'd their ree'ilar meeting on Monday evening. Initiation ceremonies will V observed at this time, and a silver offering will be taken for the home at Macon, 111. St Patrick's Dane# Don't forget the St. Patrick's dance at Stoffel's hall, Thursday evening, March 17. *P Try our Multiple Listing System-- tent St 0(L 28-f p-tf LARGE ROAD LETTING TO BE HELD MARCH 16 The 1927 hghway construction program is rapidly getting under way, as evidenced by announcement of the State Division of Highways of another large road letting to be held at Springfield on March 16. Bids will be received for 19 sections of pavement, aggregating 108.7 miles in length; 8 sections of grading, aggregating 8.01 miles in length, and consisting of 420.220 cubic yards of excavation; also 22 sections of bridge work, aggregatbridges, and including 12.580 cubic vards of concrete and 954,480 pounds «f structural steel. The proposed work is scattered among various -ounties of the state, and forms important links in the state highway system. This will be the second letting the Department has held on sections included in the $100,000,000 bond issue. At the first letting, held on January 17, bids were received on 132 miles of pavement, 40 miles of grading and 50 separate bridges. Contracts have been awarded for a number of sections included in that letting, and awards will be made on the remaining sections as rapidly as right of way for their construction is obtained. In addition to the work on which bids have been received this year, there was awarded last year and carried over into 1927 for construction a total of 215 miles of pavement. 40 miles lof Grading and' 50 separate bridges. With the award of contracts r. all sections included in the two lettings this year, there will be a total under contract of 455 miles of n?v»ment. 88 miles of grading and 132 bridges. According to C. R. Miller, Director of the Department of Public" Work- »«d Bui'dings and Frank T. Sheets f!hief Highway Engineer, it is the intention to hold additional lettine,j as rapidly as plans can be prenar^d "No™.' that the various law suits that "•ere delaying a start on the new bond issue system have been disposed of." said the officials, "we feel sure that we will be able to carry out another 'arge construction program *he coming season. The Division of Highviv bending everv effort in the makin of surveys and preparation of pin" and specifications, and we are confident that the end of 1927 will again • "a T|'nois nt t^e head of all of th Sta*es in the mileage of permanent Hr.hways constructed during the yeir We are making everv effort to car*-- 'iut Governor Small's nolicies of push 'ng our second bond tesue road con struction as rapidly as possible." WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS MEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES HEAVY VOTE CAST AT SATURDAY S ELECTION Park District Proposition Voted Down By an Overwhelming J Majority The question of whether or not a park district should be organized in McHenry and Nunda townships came to a vote last Saturday. The proposition was defeated by an overwhelming majority. In McHenrfWtownship only 91 favorable votes were registered, while the opposition cast 638. In Nunda township 11 voted in favor of the park district, while 31 voiced their disapproval. Thus it will be seen that the proposition lost about 7 to 1 in Mc- Assortment of Newsy Iteps In a Condensed Form For Busy People Crystal Lake shows the greatest reduction of any city in McHenry county in its gross tax levy, the same being 21 points over 1925. The figures for 1925 were 7.96 and for 1926 it shows 7.75. Marengo shows a decline of seven points while Richmond j Henry and 3 to 1 in Nunda and McHenry are also shown in the decrease colunpi. Hebron and Harvard show a slight increase over 1925. John Hansen, well-known character of Long Lake, had a close call Tuesday when a tree which he was cutting down fell upon him, cutting a deep gash in his forehead and also injuring the back of his head. An oportunity to see the interior of the White House, home of President Calvin Coolidge and family at Washington, has been afforded a few residents of Lake county. Therefore it is of, more than passing interest AGED RESIDENT DIED SATURDAY Mathias Blake, 78, Succumbs Pneumonia at Home of His Son to FIRE THREATENS KNOX GARAGE LOSS IS ESTIMATED ABOUT $2,000 AT Flames Discovered in Fori Salei Building Saturday tSreaiBjg x About 10 o'clock A fire which had made considerabtii headway before it was discovered broke out in the Knox Motor Sales Garage last Saturday evening about 10 o'clock. The building which is. owned by John R. Knox is located atthe west end of the Fox River brid^if . and is well known to residents and visitors as the headquarters for th? the Ford and Lincoln automobiles ant'- Atwater Kent radios. The fire started around the chin£ ney„ which is in the southwest corner of the building, and followed this course to the roof where it rapidly spread. Evidence given by th* scorched and blackened boards in ths Mathias Blake, 78 years old. died at the home of his son, Peter Blake, __ c;„f„ p . .0 maT a 1*1. l scwrcneu anu umcucnea ooaras wv Auh°Ugh ceiling of the first floor shows that m poor health for some time he was i,, »r , . , . . . , . only confined to his bed for . few Ith" J™?, days when he w, stricken with pne»-1 way th' floor "" » - . . . , , v | second story. The sec »nd flo»tc that a take county resident has just JJ®1"'*• ^J11 hl®j\h® nev<T recove,red' rapidly filled with smoke, making it He died at the old home farm where difficu,t for the fin>rnen to wor|k but one of the large hose was soda taken up by means of the elevator . ... , , and with the other hose already Is slxt?en >'ears ago he retired | use it was not lon(f until results b* from the Great Lakes Naval Training < from his active farm life and moved | £Hn ^ 8how in the decrease of ttM station left Great Lakes last Thursday ' to McHenry, where, he bought the fjameg under the charge of Commander John-1 residence on Green street, where he Prompt work of the firemen sni> ston bound for the west coast and j and his wife resided up to the time of j vojunteer fjre fighters got the fii# thence to China, is the report coming her death eight months ago. Since|under controi just in time to prevent * from a reliable source at the station, then he made his home with his son,' from spreading to several new cars Engineers from the State highway | Antone, until about a month ago, j which were stored upstairs as well m received the contract to replaster this building. The man in question is William M. Edwards, a plaster .contractor living at Zion. A draft of 260 newly trained sailor* he had lived for thirty-five years previous to the time when he moved to McHenry. department have been working in Wauconda all last week laying out the grade for state road number 172. when he went to live the farm | a large supply of new tires, and oth^ This road extending from Mundelein; and Elizabeth Blake and was born at to Crystal Lake has long been men-1 Johnsburg. 111., on July 28, 1848. His W son' ?eter* , | stock and supplies for 'Ford carft* The deceased was the son of Peter radios did not fare so well> ho*, ever, as they were kept in that pari tioned as a favorable route for cement ing and it seems, has at last been given the needed attention by state officials. Charles Gardiner, old-time resident of Libertyville and the crossing gateman at the St. Paul railroad and Milwaukee avenue, was badly injured life was spent in this vicinity. On May 29, 1873, he was united in marriage to Eva Brown and to this union twelve children were born. Those who are left to mourn his death are his children: Sr. Ildefons D. S. F. of Dane, Wis., Sr. Arcadia. O. S. F., Winona, Minn.; Sr. Jeremii and narrowly escaped instant death 0. S. F., Chicago, and Peter, John, recently when he was struck by an auto, knocked down and hurled across the railroad track just as the only fast train throilgh Libertyville thundered over the crossing. Gardiner was flagging down auto traffic as the train approached while the wig wag signals on both sides of Jfee tracks were swinging and ringing! At a special meeting of the Village Wiliam, Mathias. Joseph, Frank, Mrs. Margaret Freund and Antone, all residing at McHenry. He also leaves three brothers, John of Kenosha, Wis. Christian of Pistakee Bay and Joseph of the room nearest the flames with the result that about seven of ths Atwater Kents and cabinets were destroyed or damaged. Considerable loss at the garage was caused by the water, which completely soaked the stock and supplies on botb the first and second floors. Many <lf the windows were broken and ths show room which was being redecorated is somewhat the worse for smoile and water. 5 Mr. Knox estimates ths loss |l about $2000 which is covered by Ml* surance. The chimney will be rebuflt and work on the reparing will be coift-F menced at once. of Munday, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. John Brown of Volo, and Mrs. John Heimer of this city. Mr. Blake was a devoted member , of St. Mary's church and was also a council held last Tuesday evening a j member of <the Cbltholic Oirder of 60-year franchise was granted by that j Foresters. Funeral services were held board to the Western United Gas &|at St. Mary's church on Tuesday: Heavies Win By Score of 2t It 14» Electric Co., of Elgin and Aurora, to moming, Feb? 22, at 10 o'clock with' While Lights Finish furnish gas to the residents of Rich- j burial in St. Mary's cemetery. | 17 to 15 mond. The company agrees to have j I The McHenry heavies overcame ths HARVARD DEFEATED BY BOTH M'HENRY TEAMp gas service in operation in this village19END TKE PLAINDEALER not later than Dec. 1, 1927, or forfeit the franchise. Seven women have been sworn in as' deputy sheriffs of DuPage county for the ensuing year, according to an announcement of Lawrence Hattendorf, sheriff of that county. Harvard heavies 29-14 in a one-sided TO RELATIVES OR FRIENDS I game played in the local gym last The Plaindealer is offering the pa- Friday night. It 'seems the local per for one year for $1.00, to NEW j boys wished to make the final horns SUBSCRIBERS ONLY, on Dollar I game one that will not soon be fory Day, Saturday, Feb. 26. No renewals gotten. By the way they walked away taken at this price. ' w'th the Harvard quintet It certain^ . This affords an opportunity to send j was evident that there is a champioi|«. ^ ^'a^H'i.age 13, and Joe Macinoj the newspaper, to those relatives or [ship team in the Mi Henry boys this (alias Capinolii.)\ , ag.e 1m3, <b oth of* Mel-'frjendg wh0 jive away from McHenry year. Bob Conway wj|s back in ths: Par.\,Were appreh^nded J by C,hiefione whole year for just $1.00. They ulle, of Marengo, on Tuesday after-, w,n appreciate the weekly visits of noon of last week on a suspicion of i The Plaindealer just like a letter from having run away from their home. | hcme. Think this over! During the past month Chief Nulle; Ajj majj subscriptions must reach, - ; -- has been instrumental in having one|tj,js 0ffjce by Monday, Feb. 28, to get in the game. He could literally shoot boy and one girl, other than the thig specjai price. Come into the of- with his eyes blindfolded .and mak» above two, returned to their homes. fice Saturday and get your name or! the basket. Jimmie Fav Jnd Kinsals ^ .... the name of that relatjve8 of on; were doubling for honors also in bf» game last Friday, after an absends; of over a week. Harrison was back on the lightweight team, after a tww weeks' absence. John Fay was a Sensational cagsr Public Card Party , . ; A public card party, sponsored b,_ the Lady Foresters of St. Marv's. vj' He held Sundav fevening. Fe.b. 2" This will ^e the last card game of thseason given by this organization therefore, everybody turn out and hav* a good time. Cards and bunco wi!' be played. Lunch will be senred. not miss this good time. 38-fr Ladies' Aid Societv will hold a bake sale, Saturday, Feb. 26 at the city hall Just think! 4 Turkish towels foi $1.00 at Erickson's Dept. Store, Satorgay. The fire department was called to the home of William Vickers, west of Marengo, last Monday noon to aid in extinguishing a blaze of unknown origin, which threatened to destroy the farmhouse. The damage is estimated at $800l, which is partially covered with insurance. Sales of several pieces of propertv. covered by the Voliva lease that calls for his approval when the question of sale arises, have been transferred by Zion interests t' Chicagoans during the past few weeks with the result that local real estate brokers are left guessing as to what it to hapnen next. Voliva has made conflicting statements recently. At one time he threatened to sell Zion out wheii a question of breaking his deeds was pronounced, and then again he stated that he never would sell an inch of 2 ion land. Elgin Kiwanis club members, interested in chartering the Marengo Civic club into Kiwanis, visited the regular bi-weekly meeting of the Marengo business and professional men's organization recently and extended an invitation to the entirclub membership to visit Elgin Tuesday evening, March 8, and take part in the elaborate "charter night anniversary" proeram to be sponsored by the local club. The Mareneo or ganization, a growing civic club of sixty members, is contemnlatin^ nationalizing and Elsrin Kiwanianr hope to see them go Kiwanis. Fred L. Dewey of Crysta' L*k" temporary commander, was- elects permpn^nt cnurty commander of th American Legion at a county rr®*»t ing held in Crystal LaVe last Wednesday night, when all but three o' the Legion posts were represented Mr. Dewey will name his o"*n adjutant. Tom Bolger. of McHenry district commander, told of plans of the present drive for member«bin. !• was brought out that McHenrv count'- lacks only 113 members to be 100 i»er cent signed up and this goal will he attempted by March 1. the list.' MRS. N. J. STEILEN GIVEN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY On Monday afternoon the members the_srame. of the Royal Bunco club surprise! ing able to shoot on the spur of tht moment and make sure baskets. Th® two Conway boys, were up to the#| iifual splendid guard work througfc This Saturday night Mrs. N. J. Steilen, the occasion being; t avels to Elburn for the last gams her birthday anniversary. The hostess of the season, exclusive of the tourer quickly recovered from her surprise aments. This undoubtedly will be and made the guests welcome, after! whale of a game ard it is hoped tha§ which several games of bunco were a good home to" n turn out will af»' played. The first prize was won by rive at Elburn next Saturday night, Mrs. Fred Nickels, Jr., -second prize I^eb. 26. by Mrs. Henry Freund and consolation The local lightweights trimmed ths by Mrs. H. Cannon. A card table Harvard team by the narrow manrifc was presented to Mrs. Steilen in re- of two points in a close and hot irame^ membrance of her birthday. After hich ended li-15 in favor of the refreshments were served the guest* Orange and Black. Geir and Harrison departed, wishing their hostess many "ere the star shooters of the game. more happy birthdays. Bylsma did splendid guard work. INTERESTING PROGRAMS AT . KIWANIS CLUB MEETINGS A sp]endid attendance was notice able at the last dinner meeting of th" McHenry Ki'vanis club, hejd at Nie- MELODY MASTERS ON A IB -- -- NEXT SATURDAY MORNING Anthonv Schneider and his Melody Ma sters will broadcast from Statiolt- WHT, Chicago. Saturday momin? Everything homemade at the Lai<*e«' Aid Society Jbake sale, Saturday, Feb. m cafe, Thursday, evening. Sev- Feb. 26, at about 9 :45 o clock.^ This •^ral of the members brought guests, ne • ly form:d musical organization Conway and Carey, who were dele- j is gaining a splendid reputation for gated to put on the program for the' its programs and their many friends evening, were fortunate in securimr will be pleased to listen to them ovejp Misses Mildred Welch and Dorothy the air Saturday of this week. Knox, who sang two duets, which The personnel of the organization were much enjoyed by those present, is as folloys: Albert Vales, saxa- Considerable pressure was brought toi^bo'ie: William \ ales, trombonetj induce the banker and the ga. ma". Elmer Meyer, clarinet; Elmer Freun<£ to do a little singing on their own hook,- but without success. The meetings of this organization arp getting more interesting a)l the time and the members are beginning 'o realize that they are missing something when they do not attend. •iolin: Mi=s Helen Pries, piano; Charles Vvcital. comet; Anthony' , •• Deaiao Club ,te. •£ - •he members of the Domhw* <#£h were entertained at the home of Mrs* The next meeting will be at the! John Meyers on Thursday afternoiM Niesen cafe this evening at >f last week. After several gamss '••'clock. - » -- ere played it was found that firs* • • ' i '• nrise was won by Mrs. Joe Justen, BIRTHS ! second prize by Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mr. and M rs. George Kramer an-; third prize by Mrs. John Meyers aad nounce the birth of a baby girl on consolation by Mrs. Elizabeth Roth**- Sunday, Feb. 20. j mel. Refreshments were served. Tip A little daughter was born to Mr.; next meeting will be at the home ot and Mrs. Lawrence Huck on Feb. 10.! Mrs. T. W. Winkle. at the Montrose avenue hospital, at j • ^ Chicago. The baby has been given! YouH find some real bargains ft* ths fiuu fit Jtts Elinlnth 1 Xrkksan'a Dailtr Q>* •$ 4 .« ' , ' " ; ? • - - 5 ••• : » : 7 : . ' kit. . , ~i*r Y " "Lai • x - * '