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V * r*w>i MCHENRY PLAINDEALER *.* ).-4 'A fm VOLUME 52 McHENEY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1927 No. TORNADO WRECKS FARM BUILDINGS MAKES SWEEP ACROSS IRISH PRAIRIE McHENRY NOW HAS MODERN BAKERY M • '.i-; h t Biffnd Wind Storm Hit* ThisVkiiiity In Lees Than On# ; • • .Month = McHenry and vicinity was whipped by a terrific wind and rainstorm late Monday afternoon that killed many head of valuable livestock, paralyzed public utility service and left thousands of dollars in property damage in its wake. The storm Broke a little before 1 o'clock, as the climax to a day of unsettled Wfcather, and according to Professor Cox of the weather bureau it was due to the unseasonable cold in the northwest encountering the heat over the plains of the middle west. The storms were general in many parts of Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. The smoke gray cloud which swept up from the southwest left a jagged line of. ruins covering a narrow path adiich could easily be followed across coantry from the. southwest through McHenry county to the east through Lake county. Virtually every farm, in the path of the tornado suffered some property damage from the twister which, according to many of the old residents of the community was the worrt storm doing the largest amount of damage ever experienced \n this locality. McHenry county alone will suffer more than $150,000 in damage, mostly to farm property and livestock, es a result of the storm which brought reports of barns and other buildings being demolished, windows broken, chimneys toppled over, trees uprooted telephone service interrupted, electric power shut off and traffic delays, while farther down state several deaths were reported. The gale which was accompanied by heavy rains, hail and lightning, spent much of its fury southwest, south and east of McHenry, and its intensity was spent as barns of large size were crumpled as though they were paper and trees were literally pulled from the earth. ' This section of the country was just recovering from the effects of a previous serious storm which played havoc and damaged much property in practically the same area only a few weeks ago. This storm which ocurred on April 19 moved barns from their foundations and blew dowtl STieflS aftt<T smaller building* but did not compare in its intensity to the (Hit juat% experienced^ , The fact that many of the residents in this locality did realize the possible 111 effects of the storm has been drawn from many interesting stories told of the different actions and impressions of various people, many of whom went to their basements hoping to gain safety from the fury of the storm. As the storm ocurred on Monday, which is the popular wash day, many house wives who did not heed the warning clouds had their washings blown to the four winds and after the storm they picked up clothes in every direction. The country surrounding McHenry seemed to suffer more damage than did the city itself, although some trees and branches were blown down, signs displaced and power and telephone service was badly crippled for a few hours. Extra men were hurried Marshall Installs Madera Equipment In Building On Green Street Mchenry can now claim a new, modem and up-to-date bakery which is going to be much appreciated by our residents. This new enterprise is known as Marshall's Bakery and is located in the former M. M. Niesen building on Green street. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall came here from Champaign, where they successfully c«mducted a similar business and they are by no means strangers in this community. Mrs. Mkrshall, was formerly Miss Varina Went worth, daughter of Mrs. W. D. Wentworth, and has spent most of her lifetime in this vicinity. Mr. Marshall, also, was a resident here for a few years Before his marriage, when he was employed in the Perfect Bakery operated by John Sauer and to those who recall the good things turned out by him at that time it is unnecessary to go into detail as to the delicious baked goods which he turns out at the present time. He plans to carry a full line of all kinds of bakery goods and reports that the opening day last Saturday was a very busy and successful one, The proprietors have reqeusted The Plaindealer to express their appreciation for the splendid response to their invitation to visit the balnf? on the opening day. " MOTHER'S DAY PARTY MONDAY BANQUET SERVED TO 150 AT JUSTEN'S barn, much of which will be a I039, The car which was standing in the driveway upstairs was not damaged. The other buildings on the farm were not damaged, although the windmill was badly twisted. At the surrounding farms minor damage was done such as barn doors being blown off. The farm owned by Edmund Knox and carried on by his son, Edwin, was the next one °n that road to receive serious damages. Here the new barn was completely blown down and part of the old barn was also laid in ruins. Here, also, a lucky escape from probable death was made by Edwin Knox who had just come from the field with three horses drawing a manure spreader. Seeing the rapid approach of the storm he drove the horses into the barn and left them while he ran to the house. The storm by that time had struck the barn causing it to collapse, (killing the three horses. There was also a great deal of machinery in barn which was damaged in the wreck. The garage was also wrecked but the car received no seriotljff injury. On the fafm occupied % Mfa. Larkin the barn was also partly blown down. On the farm owned by Mrs. Katharine Young and operated by her son, Ed, the barn is a total wreck and here two horses that were in the barn were killed. Fortunately the cows were not in the barn at this time an consequently escaped injury. It was necessary to drive them to a neighbors' for the night as no shelter could be obtained at the wrecked barn. On the Peter Prennd farm, just across the road from the Young farm, many of the trees in the yard were uprooted and several of the smaller buildings were wrecked, such as the garage and hog house. At Jacob Justen's farm a large tree was blown down and several windows in the house were blown in, causing much damage to the furnishings by rain. At. Dr. R. G. Chamberlin's a large tree was uprooted and a chicken coop was blown over and 300 baby to this vicinity and worked all during chicks were destroyed. At the new the night repairing wires and straight- I piaCe being built by J. J. Vasey the ening poles so that our residents could ; chicken house, which protected 800 enjoy the conveniences to which they were accustomed. The Everett Hunter Boat company suffered considerable loss when several windows throughout the large factory building, situated on the ea°t shore of Fox River, were blown out, the large electric sign extending the full length of the budding was torn down, the tops were blown off of some of the boats and one of the storage buildings was moved slightly from its foundation. The farms south and east of town seemed to be the hardest hit by the gale, there being scarcely (me that did not have some damage done by the storm. The farm owned and occupied by Mir. and Mrs. James Hunter and family, located south of town on the Terra Cotta road, probably received the greatest amount of damage, the loss, which cannot be estimated at this time, mounting well up 4nto the thousands of dollars at this one farm alone. The large barn was completely demolished by the intense wind with man^r huge beams being twisted and splintered into many pieces. Three of the Hunter boys were in the barn feeding the horses when the storm struck and feeline the barn tremble escaped just as the frame work collapsed. Twenty-nine head of cattle, eight horses and a litter of ten little pigs were crushed beneath the ruins. As soon as the calamity was realized the bovs with their father set to work to free the animals and were able to axtricate the horses by pulling them throuerh a hole which they were forced ot cut in the side of the bam. The horses received no serious injuries but the cows were crushed under the hay and eighteen were killed. With the aid of volunteers who lost no time in reaching the scene eleven of the cows were finally dragged 'from the wreckage all of them being much the worse for their disaster. Three of these cows at least, were so seriously injured that they will probably never recover- There was also about 1,000 bushels of grain and thirty tons of hay in the baby chicks was blown over and the chicks were counted a total loss. On the Crystal Lake road considerable damage was done also. At the Dick Thompson farm, now owned by Fred Dowell, the bam which had just been remodeled and repaired was blown flat and pieces were scattered j and blown as far as the neighboring farm, while pieces twenty feet square were seen lying in the field. A tractor a Ford truck and a new Ford car were in the bam and escaped damage with the exception of the truck which was crushed and put out of commission generally. While a part of the ceiling rests upon the Ford car it is hoped that it can be saved without much damage. One of the chicken houses was also a total wreck and about 500 of the two weeks old chicks were drowned by the rain. Another chicken house was lifted from its base and moved about thirty feet and the chicks in this house were not hurt and the stove which furnished warmth for the chicks was not affected in the least. This goes to show some of the queer tricks that a storm of this kind will play. * ' At the Page farm occupied by Lewi« MicDonald a machine shed was wrecked, doors were blown off and and the chimney was blown from the house *nd many of the fruit trees were literally twisted off. By hard work thev succeeded in saving most of the 1.000 chicks which were threatened by the rain. A TOSS *be road at the place owned by Mrs. Martha Pas* the bam doors were blown off and windows in the house were blown in. At Donald Hunter's the milk house wa* blown over and at Charles Gibbs the silo was blown down. On the Phlin Hunt farm the bam is one mass of wreckage and trees are down. At the John Power« farm, now occupied by Magnus Velso" the bam was blown from its foundation and totally wrecked. Here the cows were in the basement but were un» (Continued on last page) Court Joyce Kilmer, No. 57$, Catholic Daughters of America, Holds Annual Event 'a The annual Mother's Day party given by Court Joyce Kilmer, No. 573, Catholic Daughters of America, took place on Monday, May 9, at Justen's hotel at 7 o'clock. A sumptuous dinner of several courses preceded a most enjoyable^program. MSss Dorothy Knox cleverly composed several songs which were suhg by the entire ensemble. It is needless to say that these songs were appreciated as the hearty chorus of voices gave ample proof. Miss Eleanor E. Phalin, Grand Regent, who so efficiently acted as toastmistress, opened the program with most fitting remarks in honor of Mother's Day. MSss Eva Stilling, whose very appropriate address of welcome, was truly short but most sweet and sincere to the mothers present. Mrs. Jack Walsh who so ably responded, could not help but make those present un derstand a mother's worth and a daughter's duty. A pretty solo rendered by one of Court's songstresses, Miss Clara Mil ler, and accompanied on the piano by Miss Helen Althoff, was very well received. Father O'Rourke, the worthy chaplain, as usual kept his audience spellbound. With his ready wit he causes gales of laughter and with his egregious eloquence compels his listeners to complete attentiveness lest they miss one word. Miss Ann O'Neil, Worthy . District Deputy, responded very readily to the request for an impromptu address. The more the members see her and the oftener they hear her makes them appreciate what wonderful help and guide they have in MSss N'Neil. Mrs. Mjary Dwyer favored the gathering with several selections. It was a treat, indeed to hear her sweet voice again. Mrs. May Dodd, Grand Regent of Court Waukegan. told the gathering of the wonderful growth of a sister court at Waukegan, 111. With Mrs. Dodd at its head and Miss Elizabeth K. Miller of this city as the District Deputy the court must surely prosper and gTow. Miss Dorothy Knox, in her most Iilisiat manner, rendered a aolo composed and accompanied by herself on the banjo. The numbers given by the Joyce Kilmer Orchestra caused considerable comment. Miss Lillian E. Freund is pianist and Miss Genevieve Knox violinist, While Miss Ruth Kent plays the saxophone and Miss Dorothy Knox strums the banjo. The court is more than proud of its many talented members. This banquet was a huge success and the court owes its gratitude to the untiring efforts of the committee in charge. Miss Elizabeth K. Miller, chairman and assisted by the Misses Eleanor Phalin, Era Stilling and Anna Stock. The tables and dining room were beautifully decorated and the cuisine and service was above reproach. CoverB were laid for 151 members and guests. The members of Court Waukegan and Court Carroll of Chicago helped to make this the best and largest attended party of Court Joyce Kilmer and their presence was truly appreciated. Cards and bunco concluded the program for the evening. At bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. Earl Mc- Andrews and Miss Clara Miller. At five hundred prizes went to Mrs. John Sullivan and Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer McHENRY COUPLE WED WEDNESDAY Miss Eva Blake and Mr. Harvey Nye Married in St. Mary's Church One of the prettiest weddings of the seasoti was solemnized Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city when Miss Eva Blake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Blake, and Mr. Harvey Nye, eldest son of Dr. N. J. Nye, were united in marriage before a large assembly of relatives and friends. Rev. Charles Nix, pastor of St. Mary's church, officiated at the the Nuptial High Mass which waa read at 9:30 o'clock. The stately edifice presented a very beautiful appearance with its altars decorated with white daisies and basekts of flowers. To the beautiful strains of the the wedding march \he bridal party proceeded to the altar. Miss Blake appeared beautifully gowned in white taffeta and gorgette crepe, ruffled and ornamented with silver trimming, and matching hose and white satin slippers. She wore a veil of embroidered silk net, cap effect. held in place with bands of pearls and rhinestones and clusters of orange blosoms with white ribbon streamers. The bridal bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley and ferns fell In showers to her feet. Mi«s Julena Klein, a cousin of the bride, served her as maid of honor. She was gowned in orchid taffeta with hat to match and carried a bouquet of butterfly roses and orchid sweet peas. Miss Regena Blake, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a gown of pink tafetta with hat to match and corresponding hose and slippers. She carried a bouquet of pink roses and sweet peas. Herman Nye, a brother of the groom served in the role of best man. Following the ceremony a wedding reception was held at Justen's hotel and a wedding breakfast was served to 75 relatives and friends. The decorations were carried out in a color scheme of pink and white appropriate to the occasion. The happy couple left sc»on after dinner for a trip to Ohio where they will visit relatives and friends. Miss Blake has always lived in this vicinity where she is well known and has a host of friends that she has made through her happy disposition and winning personality. Mr. Nye has always lived in McTenry Where he graduated fr->m high school in the class of 1920. He Is now the proprietor of the Exide Battery shop on Elm street. His honesty and in tegrity have won tar himmany friends whose well wishes go with him for his future happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Nye will be at home to their friends after June 1 at their home on Elm street. A multitude of friends %xtend to this popular young couple their heartiest congratulatione. SMILING AWAY THE FROWNS "KICKED OUT OF COLLEGE" A HIT PACKED HOUSE GREETS PLAYERS CLUB IS HOST TO McHENRY MOTHERS Wmkfy Clippings From the Jehsaters' Columns "Claire says she is jtiljr 24. What keeps her so younf f Exercise?" "No, I think it's the way she lies." --Spur. A Washington doctor says that Mr. Coolidge has perfect feet. But will they be equal to running the third term?--Southern Lumberman. A leopard jumped from the stage in a theatre the other day into the orchestra. It was the orchestra and the audience who changed their spots. --Milverton Sun. and at bunco prizes Mrs. Hubert Weber. were won by "Your wife is very iTroad minded, isn't she?" "Oh, wonderfully! She believes there are two sides to a question--her own and her mother's."--Sydney Bulletin. Praca^ii Net Ladies' Aid Society Treasury Neat Sum--May Repeat Performance Did you see the home talent play, "Kicked Out of College," last Thursday evening at the high school auditorium? If you did not see it, you missed the treat of a lifetime, for it surely went over big and judging by the applause which greeted the actors during the performance it made a hit with all who were lucky enough to see it. "Kicked Out of College," is a threeact comedy by Walter Ben Hare and was put on by the best local talent this city affords for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid society. This comedy represented a task that is seldom attempted by amateurs but the young people showed that they were capable of their work and carried the play through in a most professional manner. The performance was shown to a very receptive audience which completely filled the large auditorium at the Community high school. Many requests were made for it to be repeated a second ni#ht and never has the fun-loving, theatre going population of McHenry been as unanimous and hearty in praise for a farcecomedy as they were of this one. The presentation was replete with quartet and solo numbers as well as many speaking parts and was keenly tippreciated by those who saw and heard many of our young people and who appreciated the fact that much time and work had been devoted to its perfection, in that there was not the slightest indication of so-called stage fright which is often seen in an amateur production. It would be impossible to find any fault with the production which was complete in every detail and which owes much of its success to the efforts of the director, Romo Bobb. Mr. Bobb is naturally adapted for this line of work and his ability in this line is well known. He gave much of his time and his best efforts to make this play the success that it was and unlimited credit is due him. Each one of the characters in the play filled their role in a very able manner and cannot be overpraised for their excellent stage work which showed ability and faithful application. They spent many weeks of effort at rehearsal but this was well repaid by the spplause which denoted the approval of the large assembly of interested spectators. The play opened with a chorus by a quartette of college boys and the scene of Act 1 took place at the college boarding house which was run by Ma Bagsby, a popular landlady, whose part was well enacted by Miss Harriet Bobb. The popular senior, Booties Benbow, who was kicked out of college and who found himself in a predicament with too many wives wa* none other than Earl Peterson, while the part of his chum, Tad Cheseldine, the college cut-up. was taken by Bernard Newman. This was a most difficult part and was very ably carried out by Mr. Newman who disguised as the wife of Booties Benbow, lived with him on an allowance of <200 a month received by them from Mr. Benjamin J. Benbow, Booties' father, in the person of Glen Peterson. Their efforts at carrying out the disguise, the discovery of Tad's masquerade and the happy ending Mothers' Club Entertains At 6ridl ' School Gym Last Saturday Afternoon T^e'mothers of McHenry ware delightfully entertained by the Mothers' club at a party given in their hontifr at the grade school gymnasium on Saturday afternoon. About sixty guests responded to the invitation! sent out by the club and everyone of these ladies enjoyed the afternoon. The large room wa3 prettily decorated for the occasion and presented a most home-like appearance. An interesting program was rendered during the afternoon, which was opened with an address of welcome by the president of the club, Mrs C. H. Duker. The Ladies. <o*chesrra then gave some pleasing selections, after which the guests all joined in a song. The remainder of the program follows: Vocal Solo--Miss Dorothy Knox. Reading--MSss Edna Geist. Vocal Solo with Guitar Accompaniment-- Mrs. A. E. Nye. Song--by all present. Reading--Mrs. A. H. Pouse. Vocal Solo--Mrs. Gerlad Newman. Reading--Miss Edna Giest. Vocal Solo--Mrs. Lillian Cox. Musical Selections--Laides' Orchestra. Mrs. Jack Walsh thanked the club on behalf of the guests for the pleasant afternoon and the honor shown them. Mrs. A. H. Pouse, who was the first president of the club, when it was organized three years 'ago, was guest of honor and expressed her appreciation in a few well chosen words. Refreshments were served and carnations were presented to the guests with the best wishes of the Mbthers' club. BOY SCOUT DRIVE All NEXT WEEK COUNTY ORGANIZATION NEEDS FUNDS LOCAL RED CROSS GIVES $100 TO RELIEF FI ND The local branch of the American Red Cross contributed $100 towards the relief of the thousands who are destitute and homeles.-t as the results, . . of the floods along the Mississippi J them up, both mentally F. E. Covalt Has Been Appointtf Chairman For McHeary And Vicinity Citizens of McHenry will be offered an opportunity next week to subscribe for the Boy Scouts for 1927. A drive is to be inaugurated throughout the. county for funds to promote this great work. Everybody is asked to help in this movement. Floyd E. Covalt has been appointed . as the special representative in charge of McHenry and vicinity. All will be given the privilege of participating in the 1927 offering. It Is a worthy cause. Scouting is a process of making real men out of real boys by a real program that works. The Scouts of today in a few years become the men of character, trained for citizenship. One of the McHenry county pastors has well said that "Scouting is building character for forty to fifty years." A member of the executive committee, in speaking of the Scout organization, said: "Seventeen years ago, to be exact, Feb. 8, 1910, tha first opportunity was given the American people to become partners in the Boy Scouts of America. At that time a group of men financed the organization, which has grown soundly and steadily every year. Over two and one-half million boys have received their dividends of character *ince the organization" So much for the national organization. The McHenry county council is entering on its third year. 0«a Boy Scout troop has been organized in McHenry and is functioning very acitvely. The boys are taking a great interest in the work and are raceiving fine encouragement from their parents and friends. The training they receive from the trained Scout- . ^ -'--I river. This amount was subscribed last week and anyone who desires to contribute to this worthy cause may do so through this society. The members believe in doing their "bit" in a time of need and have contributed to several disasters which have ocurred during tthe last few years, thus assisting the mother organization known as the National Red Cross, which have set its goal at the present time of ten million dollars and physically. It takes funds to carry on any or* ganization and the Boy Scouts is aa exception. Citizens of McHenry, are you willing to help some toward this financing plan? You will be asked to contribute something next wedt during the drive. The committee which has been appointed to gather in these funds will be working for the benefit of the boys. It is no pleasure to go out and ask for donations for any cause. These men axa believers in good that can be accomplished through the Boy Scouts. Polks, did you ever attend a Bay Scout meeting? If not. you should do so at the first opportunity. Watwh these boys in action and we believe you will be convinced that this organization deserves your moral and AtMftf fWM Servicer ~ The funeral services for Mrs. Emma Mudgett of Chicago were held at the home of her brother, John Claxton, last Thursday dfternoon, with burial at Britt, Iowa. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Mr. and.,. . , . Mrs. Crabtree and Mrs. Celia Burton I fm*ncia' support _ of G«neva, III.; Mr. and Mrs. Carroll! Kw>P in mm™ that Bragg and son, Donald, and Mrs. Floy Todd and son, Dale, and Dean Watkins. of Chicago; Mrs. Libbie Allen and Mir. and Mrs, Pierce of Woodstock; Mlrs. Louise Warden and son, Clayton, of Wauconda; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stevens of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stevens of Kenosha; Mr. and Mrs. George Shepard and children, Mr. and Mrs. James Ladd and Miss Bigelow of Ringwood. next week la Bov Scout week. Re ready for the solicitors when they come and lend your assistance. BISTER M PARASCEVE DIES AT ST. JOSEPH'S TeaHter In 5*. M^T'S Scb*ot. At McHenry. P#*«H A*»T Wednesday at Elgin Hospital Sister M. Parasceve. F. F.. passal awav neacefullv at St. Joseph's hog» . pital, Elgin, at 4:30 o'clock Wedneaday afternoon, May 11. 1927, in coft»„ seouence of an rrteratio>n. -• She was operated on last Saturday , momine for apperdicitis and altfr: Boy Dies at Waukegan John^ Bowers, Jr.. 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers, of Waukegan, died at the home of his parents on Sunday, May 8. He had been in poor health for about two years. Funreal services were held at Waukegan Wednesday morning with burial at St. Mary's cemeetry at McHenry. Messrs. Fred Justen and Nick Justen of this city attended the funeral of their nephew. Speaking- of throwing light on a situation, a Cleveland man recently caught a neighbor kissing his wife and hurled a lamp at him.--Calgary Herald. Uncle George: Alright, parson, /if I die I will forgive that nigger but if I get well, he better make hisself scarce.--Brooklyn Life. Is not the London professor who urges women to wear as little as they can, a little behind the timM?"-->St John Telegraph-Journal. Notice Hie Ladies' Cemetery Aid' socletv will meet with Mrs. T. J. Walsh, on Tuesday, May 17, at 2 p. m. This is the first meeting of the season and we hope all who are interested in the upkeep of Woodland cemetery will please send dues on or before the meeting Mrs. Ella Wheeler, Pras. , Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Sac. Road To Be Scraped ®®bert J. Frisby received orders from the state department several days ago to put the unpaved portion 20- east of the river, in good condition. He will do so just as soon as he can get a tractor and scraper to do the work. "So you have an organ in your house? Has it many stops J" "Yes, four. Breakfast, dinner, sup- , per and bed time."--Boys Life. Milk Truck .. " . Announcement has beon made that the Dean Evaporated Milk Co., will one rate a milk truck each day in the McHenry territory, taking all milk that the dairymen have to sell. It will be trucked to the plant at Chemung. This company buys tested and non-tested milk. The first trip was made Monday of this week. \ Mrs. Green; Mary, how can you tell an old chicken from a young one? Mary (the cook): By the teeth, mum. MVs. Green: How ailly. Chicken have .no teeth. Mary: No mum;' but I har®.--Progressive Grocer. Diner: Is there any soup on the bill of fare, waiter? Waiter: There was but I wiped it off.--Boys Lift. Englishman (hiking in country and startled by the W-H-O- W-H-O of an owl): What's that? Friend: That's an ow% Englishman: I know it'sran 'owl bu» what is it that's 'owling--Keystone. , Sodality Dance Tim Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Patricks church will give a dance on Tuesday evening, May 84. Everybody invited. YOUNG LADIES' SODALITY GIVES MOTHER'S DAY PARTY The Young Ladies' Sodality of St. Patrick's church entertained the ladies of the Altar and Rosary society , , at a Mother's Day party last Thurs- • .4 * . . • when Booties is finally reinstated at dav afternoon at St PatH<>V'« rhnr^h Peritonitis set in. makinc it T».»r««»sary college and win* the girl of his choice, i hall Cards and bunco furnished en-1 for Pnother operation -o be performed Jonquil Gray, in the person of Miss tertainment and Miss Dorothy Knox and Mrs. John Stilling each gave pleasing vocal selections. In five hundred the first prize was won by Mrs. Charles Gibbs and the consolation by Mrs. M. J. Walsh. In bunco the prize was won by Mrs. Ellen i, •V-; Helen Pries, all go to make up this most interesting and fun-producing plnv. The part of Scotch McAllister, a hard student, was taken by Earl Dowell. Shorty Long .on |he glee club by Lyle Bassett and Stivers McGee. a happy junior by George Reynolds. Mr. Sandy McCann, coach of the Dramatic club was personified by Arthur Krause, Officer Riley from the Emerald Isle was Ted Miller and Mr. Gears, of the Speed Motor Car Co., was Howard Ensign, Betty Benbow Booties' sister, was Miss Lenore Cobb and Mrs. B. J. Benbow. his mother was Miss Louise Chamberlin, Mrs. M3ehitable McCann, a jealous wife, was Minnie Ferwerda and Selina McCann, aged thirteen was Floribel Bassett. Mrs. Julia Snobbs. the college stenoerapher. was Miss Ida Reynold *nd Mile. Mimi Fleurette, a French <*ostumer, was Miss Greeta Chamiberlin. ' Leviticus, the ace of spades, was nffns other than* Paul Patzke, who is a born actor and who filled the part of the happy colored boy to perfection, receiving many a laugh from the audience. Salamanca Spivins, a black wash lady, was well enacted by Anna Popp. The proeram was onened with selections by the Laide®' Orchestra, led bv M!r. Koerner. which were enioved by the snectators. In addition to the orchestra there were novel specialities between the acts which added much to the enjoyment of the evenine's entertainment. A. C. Reynolds made a decided hit in his darkv role in one of the special numbers, as did also the mirth producing old town quartet. The Dresence of a real, live puppy seemed not to mind his public appearance a little bit was an interesting feature of the evening, also. The Til ay proved to be a wonderf ul financial success and the net proceeds were $182.84. The laides of the aid society desire to thank those who took on Tuesday mornin" but ii sn'te «f all that could be done she passed a^fiy on Wednesday afternoon. Her mother and sifter an^ three other si«t*»rs 'mm the conv^t we*a in constant attendance at her bed«ida> Sister Parasceve was th* .eacher ««g Bolger. Refreshments were served at third and fourth erad- St the close of the pleasant afternoon in ' * srh°:' t ,n ^ honor of the mothers of St. Patrick's parish. Mother's Day Mbther's Day, which fell on Chinday. May 8. was observed both publicly and privately in McHenry. Special services were given at the different churches and several parties were given over the week-end for the mothers of this community who are worthy and deserving of the honors shown them. Watch Your Parking Its up to the people of McHenry and vicinity to watch their step these days j for. as manv of us are aware by this j time, there's a motorcycle cop in] town. Better read up on the parkinej will lie in stat» a* St. Manr'« church on Thursday and funeral w«H be held at St. Mary's at 9 o'clock <m Friday mornire. The hodv *vill then . he taken to St. Joseph's Convent at * Milwaukee. Wis., where interment will he made at Mt. Calvary cemetery on Saturday. RIVERSIDE HOTEL REPORTS INCREASING BUSINESS That the season of 1927 will prov«§ to be a very busy one is made evident by the amount of business already being done by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Justen, the hospitable and genial proprietors of the Riverside hotel. Monday they served a banquet to 15®\ guests for the Daughters of America ^v and on Wednesday they served a rules and laws and regulations of your. wedding dinner to seventy-five gu,e sts . old home town or you'll find a ticket i The>'als,° ^*ed during the week tft perc.h edj upon yb. ur car andj we,lil , yon seventy-five of the special workmem know the rest. Sodalitv To Give Dance The Young Ladies' Sodalitv of i5t. Patrick's church will give a dance on Tuesday evening. May 24. at Stoffel's hall. Admission 50 cents a oerson. Evervone is invited to attend this party. . • , f «fo workmen "•ho are repairing the damage fat1 the Public Service company causedt Uy the recent storm. Bake Sale A bake sale will be held at the citv hall in McHenry on May 28. by the Catholic Daughters of America. All kinds of home-baked goods will be on sale. 49-2-fp part in the play, Romo Bobb for his services in directing the play, the musicians. Jacob Justen & Sons far the stage furnishings and all who as-; every department, sisted in making the play a success, i Stare. " McHenrv Rifli* Chtb At! open meeting of the y?'< Rifle club will he held ici the o;tv M.cHenrv, Friday eveniml. Ma" t-. ire 8 o'clock. All prospective mem should be on hand to eet in this ofw canirntion at the reduced rate«. At the close of the meeting th* is to be forwarded to the Rifle association to be acted UPH^ The pobtie is invited to tHs LESTER BACON. Pres ym Every housewife likes «omethin^ new in her home when she h»u*a> cleans. Our store has bargains Erieksoa