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Located, as it is, in the heart of McHenry's business section, it is ideally situated for a most prosperous onterprise and will, no doubt, enjoy % successful season. > Under the management of Messrs. iGarl E. Monear and EmiJ M. Gier this new bowling alley and billiard Itnd pool room has been in preparation fbr some time and when the building was first under construction these two progressive men saw the wonderful possibilities of an amusement room jkod at once procured a lease for the Wsement. = The lessees have been working out plans and details for the new amuseanent center for some weeks past and lost as soon as the building construc- *tk>n had advancd to a proper stage the blue prints for the layout were made and the work of building the Jtlleys got under way. "i Installing Equipment •J.-The installation of the tables and lather equipment has been going on 4his week and, According to the plans as prepared by the Brunswick-Balke- Collender company of Chicago, McHenry's new recreation room will be the finest of its kind to be found in McHenry county. ' This will be a recreation room for ladies as well as gentlemen and will |>e strictly high class in every respect. Messrs. Monear and Gier have spared no money or effort in their endeavor to give this city the very best in the «pay of an amusement and recreation Merchants Report Splendid Saks With Hundreds of Buyers For The - Bargains Offered Saturday, Oct; 15, proved to be another big day in McHenry, as it marked one of the biggest dollar days ever put on by the merchants of this city. Everything was in readiness for the day, the merchants had spared no efforts in providing many sale specials and the show windows all presented a most attractive appearance. Every, thing even to the weather seemed favorable for a big day and satisfied customers by the scores wended their way homeward with cars loaded with the necessities which they were Enabled to buy on that day at greatly reduced prices. Saturday was not the first dollar day put on in this city and as the people become more accustomed to them the sales increase each time. These great trading days are observed each spring and fall, enabling the people who live in the cities and the territory for many miles in each direction to take advantage of the splendid buys offered by the business houses. A good percentage of the merchants entered into' the plan this fall and the wonderful cooperation displayed by them was the main feature in the success of the day. Now it's over again for another half year and everybody seems to be? satisfied. McHenry has established itself as a good place to trade and no greater bargains were ever offered in any city than those of last Saturday. . KIWANIS CLUB WILL SELECT OBJECTIVE At the meeting of the McHenry Kiwanis club last Thursday, which was a dinner meeting at the Niesen Cafe, it was voted to select some definite obective for the club to work toward and each member was asked to prer pare a suggestion along that line which will be presented at the meeting thi? evening. The local organization has never center and it will be their constant j^a(^ anything special set aside for a aim to give the best of service to the patronage which they solicit. The room will be furnished with all entirely new and the most modern oquipment by the Brunswick-Balke- Collender company and will consist of four bowling alleys of the latest de- •ign and make and four tables and will also carry fountain service and Candies and cigars. There is also a very complete lighting and ventilating system with rest fOoms and other smaller details which are certain to add to the comfort of and also invite the patronage of the community's best citizens. The proprietors especially invite the various bowling leagues to stage their tournaments here and also invite the ladies to enter this healthful amuse- •ent. If the ladies so desire any afternoons that they may choose will be set aside for their use and they are also, urged to feel free to use the alleys at any time. Mayor To Roll First Ball The formal opening will take place at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon, at permanent accomplishment, although it has been active in trying to co-operate in every good movement. But now the club will select some certain objective and throw all its efforts into it until it is a reality. A good attendance was at the last meeting and one new member was added to the list, being J. J. Marshall, who recently opened a bakery in McHenry. JAMES FAY HAS CHANCE TO MAKE "U" TEAM According to the news received from Champaign as to the doings at the University of Illinois about fifty freshmen varsity basketball candidates reported for practice and of the men on hand James Fay, one of the former stars of the McHenry basketball team was chosen by the coach for a workout on the team. The first practice was devoted almost entirely to ahooting, pivoting and dribbling. "V Corrections •b e. uuwr, 0iUU1,ia, ww:i„uu„( In last week's issue of The Plain- Which time Mayor Peter W. Frett will i heater an erorr was made in saying roll the first ball over the new alley | ^ the road work near the mill pond •tid thus open the season for the|„ a<* been completed by the Palace Recreation room. Following1 Uh? company. This was done by E. Mayor Frett, balls will be rolled over j Mernck. the other alelys by presidents of some of the leading organizations of this dty. Messrs. Monear and Gier are putting forth every effort to have their beau tiful room in readiness for the open A slight error was also made in the statement that the Daughters of the G. A. R. attended a reception at Waukegan for the newly-elected "state" ccmmander-in-chief, Mrs. Ruby Drury. Mrs. Drury is the "national" coming Saturday and extend a most cor- m®nder-in-chief. dial invitation to the public to visit a<* Riverside Market them on that day and they also solicit j wee^ there was quoted a Sunday the patronage of the public through- spfc'a'- Many customers^ thought oat the season. They are not new in j ^'s was on sa'e Sunday instead of j this iine of business as Emil Gier has Saturday. It was meant to read a | conducted a business along these lines "Sunday Dinner Special" and was only for many years and Earl Monear, also, j ^or sa'e on Dollar Day. 4erows just how to render the very j Vest service and satisfaction. J HETTERMANN FAMLIY IN ^ - NEW JOHNSBURG HOME MEMBERS OF RIFLE CLUB I Joe B- Hfettermann and family havo SCORE WELL AT PRACTICE Imoved into their new eight-room Members of the McHenry Rifle clublhouse at Johnsburg and John Hiller held regular practice, Sunday, Oct. 16,1 occupy the one next door which •t tfeeir range southeast of the city, Jhe recently purchased from Mr. Het- Rapid firing practice was indulged in i termann. at the regulation Army D target, ten [ new Hettermann home is of the •hots from standing to kneeling or j Queen Anne design and is modern in Bitting in one minute. Much interest1 every aspect, surrounded by a beauil being shown in this course of fitf". ttiful terraced lawn and a hedge has D. V. Batten, operator at the Empire 1)6611 started across the front of the 'theater, took the honors of the day lot- ^ new home was designed by with a score of 43 out of a possible John Pitzen who had the carpenter More of 60 and W. R. Caspers took contract. The Matthews-Tonyan com- .^econd place with.a score of 39 The club is organizing a team of live men and three reserves, which Will represent the McHenry Rifle club la matches with the Elgin Rifle club and other nearby clubs and the eliminating contests will be held in the very near future. The high men from this contest will compose the team. For further information see Bruce Nickels or D. C. Batten. All members are asked to be out ll>r practice next Sunday. If any have used up all the ammunition alio ted to them by the government, pany did the mason work, Frett Bros. & Freund the plastering, W. J. Donavin the plumbing and heating and Peter R. Freund was the decorator. Pear That Weighs a Pound A fine specimen of a pear grown in MIcHenry at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Barbian can be seen at The Plaindealer office. The pear weighs exactly one pound and is eleven inches lit circumference. Notice mi^ui ^ ^ Second Liebrty Loan bonds have |dease call at the^Kamholz Hardware!^66" ^al,ed *or redemption on Nov. atoee and see Bruce Nickels. 115' \927: and will cease to bear infterest after that date. These bonds Attend Convention ™ j should be presented on or prior to Mr. and Mirs. Peter M. Justen and| N ov. 15. The West McHenry State •On, Daniel, were in attendance last i Bank will be pleased to handle the _J»eek at the annual convention of the sale or exchange of these bonds for National Funeral Directors' associa- j anyone desiring it to do so. 20-4-fp tion, which was held at the Hotel j Alms, Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 12, 13 Let us fit you to those new shoes and 14. They report a very interesting meeting, with many social features in connection. you are so much in need of, also those zippers you promised yourself last »•;« year. Er'-UicVklKsIiloWnW WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OFINTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Assortment of Newsy iteai la a C--donned Form For Buoy People The new Elisabeth Condell hospital in Libertyville will not be completed and in operation until next spring, it was announced by Dr. J. L. Taylor, members of the board of trustees of the institution, this past week. It was generally thought that the hospital would be in operation this fall. A Wauconda post of the American Legion was formed Saturday of last week. Legionnaires from the posts at Grayslake, Antioch, Deerfield, Lake Bluff, Fort Sheridan, North Chicago and Great Lakes met in Wauconda and under the direction of District Commander Edward J. McGeogh cars were commandered and combed Lake county for recruits. Twenty-five members, including six from Lake Zurich were brought in. Crossing of the E. J. & E. railroad over Milwaukee avenue, about a mile south of Libertyville, was the scene of the second serious accident within a month recently when an automobile was struck by a locomotive and one of the occupants of the car was very seriously injured. John Stillwell, aged Richmond resident, whose age is calculated from 85 to 90 years, committed suicide recently at the Old People's Home, at Hartland, where he had Seen an inmate but a few days. Work of drilling the test hole for the new city well at Crystal Lake to be located near the water tower at the city lot on Franklin street, has been completed, rock being reached at a depth of 263 feet. The Woodstock hotel, which has been operated for the past year or so by Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Fisher, has been purchased by Mrs. A1 P. Dunham and Mrs. Ida Compton. The deal was closed Thursday afternoon. The new firm took possession on last Monday and expects to continue the high class service rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Fisher during the past year. The Oliver Typewriter patents and special typewriter ma,nery have been sold to the Oliver Typewriter Company Limited of London, England This announcement was made last week by John W. Whitworth of the Oliver company. Hie McHenry county board of supervisors committee appointed to act upon the feasibility of retaining a defective agency to track down liquor and slot machine violators in the county, met at Woodstock recently, but other than a thorough discussion of the issues at hand deferred formal action until a later meeting. Supervisor John E. Harrington of Greenwood, chairman of the committee, had charge of the meeting. Warrant for the arrest of Lynn Feister, MjcHenry county, charging him with assault and battery, Saturday was issued by Justice Hervey Coulson of Waukegan, for ' George Wagner, Waukegan, said to be a map of more than sixty years of age. Wagner, two months ago, argued with Feister and received a badly broken nose, he told the justice. , Ora Taylor, 40, secretary of the Walworth county fair and prominent in local agricultural circles, was in a critical condition at his home in Elkhorn, Wis., as the result of being gored by a bull late last Sunday afternoon. The animal pinned Taylor against stanchions in the barn through which he finally crawled to safety. Several of Taylor's ribs were broken and he was badly bruised, losing several teeth. Although semi-conscious when making his escape, Taylor was able to call for help. A physician administered first aid treatment. PURE MILK SPEAKER HERE ON OCTOBER 27 H. D. Allebach of Philadelphia Will Ghre Talk of Interest Tt All Dairymen ,fWliat proper cooperation can accomplish for dairymen supplying milk to Chicago," will be the topic of discussion next week When H. D. Allebach of Philadelphia and B. F. Beach of Detroit come toll McHenry county for a series of three meetings. The Pure Milk association, which already includes hundreds of McHenry county dairymen in its membership, is sponsor for the meetings at which these nationally known co-operative leaders will be heard. Producers at Philadelphia have had a strong organization for a number of years and each year it has grown stronger and rendered greater service. Dairymen at Detroit have also been doing big things in a co-operative way and McHenry county dairymen will Be interested to know what their neighbors in Detroit and fellow prodtk& rs at Philadelphia have been able to accomplish. B. F. Beach will speak at Harvard, Monday, Oct. 24, at 10 a. m. and at Delavan, Wis., at 8 p. m. H. D. Allebach will speak at McHenry, Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 p. m. at the high school and at Woodstock at 8 p.v m. Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Circuit court room. "These meetings are open to every one and business men as well as dairymen are expected to attend," states John Olbrich, president of the McHenry County Pure Milk association. OLD RESIDENT DIES WEDNESDAY MORNING SOCIAL AND CLUB DOINGSOf WEEK MISS ELEANOR CONWAY AN AUTUMN BRIDE Andrew Miller, aged 65, passed away at his home in this city on Wed- \ nesday morning, Oct. 19, after a! lingering illness. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St. Mary's church at 8;30 o'clock.. The Obituary will appear In these columns next week. STOFFEL & REIHANSPERGER PAY $82,846.86 IN LOSSES Stoffel & Reihansperger, the enterprising insurance men, whose office is located in West McHenry, and who probably do the largest insurance business in McHenry county, report that between Jan. 1 and Oct. 15, 1927, they have paid out in losses the huge sum of $82,846.86. This concern represents many of the best companies in the world and they have the reputation of securing for their patrons the very best possible adjustments in case of a loss. When in need of insurance just let Stoffel & Reihansperger know about it and a representative will call. A careful record is kept of all policies so that there is never any danger of their patrons being without insurance as the insured is notified before the policy expires. 20 Paste Pot Philosophy Weekly Clippings From the Jokeeters' Columns Lady (in letter regarding raising poultry): "How long should a hen remain on the eggs?" Editor of Poultry Journal: "Three weeks for chickens and four weeks for ducks." Lady (in letter three weeks later): Many thanks for your advice for the setting hen. She remained on the eggs three weeks and there were no chickens hatched. ,. As I did not care for ducks, I took her off the nest and sold the eggs."--Oil Weekly. Attention" Forester Ladies All members of St Clara Court, No. 659, W. C. O. F. are invited to attend a Hallowe'en party, Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 8 p. m. sharp. All come dressed comically. There will be prizes and lunch. Notice to Dairymen H. B. Allebach of Philadelphia will speak at the high school auditorium in McHenry, Thursday evening, Oct. 27, at 8 o'clock. All dairymen are urged to be present. Committee. 1 Public Card Party The Riverview camp, R. N. A. will hold a public card party in the K. C. hall, Friday afternoon, Oct. 28. Bridge, bunco and five hundred will be played. Everybody welcome. 20-2 ' Attention, C. D. of A. The Catholic Daughters of America will not have a meeting Friday night of this week. It has been postponed until Friday. Nov. 4. ^ Notice This is to advi>? the public that I have now taken over the Orient gas and will make deliveries ol^ same at all times. Call phone 209-J. 20* PETER M. WEBER. McHenry Ice Cream special for Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to read Unti Bros/ ad on another page. 20fp Dorothy: "It's odd that you keep calling me 'Marcelle' all the time. Why is it?" Malcom: "Because I don't expect you to be permanent, dear."--Film Fun. Big Hen (boastfully): "I get thirty cents a dozen for my eggs. How much do you get for yours?" Small Hen (meekly): Twenty-five cents. Big Hen: "Why don't you lay bigger eggs and get thirty cents a dozen too?" Small Hen: "Huh! I should exert myself for a -nickel!"--Southern Lumber Journal. Example of husband getting the last word: "Blah! You haven't got the nerve to shoot."--Toronto Star. A doctor's little daughter was deeply interested in radio. When she saw her father testing the heart and lungs of a patient, she asked: "Getting any new stations, daddy?"--Railroad Telegrapher. g^. Mother: "Do you want to hear a story about a good little girl?" Small daughter: "Maybe. What -Was she good at?" Oklahoma girl advertised for a husband. She landed one in a very short time. The ad cost her $3. In less than a year her husband died leaving her $11,000. Now will you admit it pays to advertise-- Team Work. Daughters of G. A. R. Enjoy Card Party at Lilymoor ^ Clubhouse "Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on." If this old adage be true then Miss Eleanor Conway will, indeed, enjoy a most happy life for no bride ever had a more perfect wedding day than did she. St. Patrick's church was the scene of this most beautiful of autumn weddings on Wednesday, October 19, when Miss Eleanor Conway, daughter of M. A. Conway, and Mr. George Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs, Peter Miller, plighted their troth before a large assembly of relatives and their friends. Father OHourfce, pastor of St. Patrick's church, spoke the words that made them man and wife at a nuptial mass read at 9 o'clock. The beautiful edifice was decorated for the occasion with baskets of American beauty roses and ferns. The bridal couple approached the altar to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Miss Dorothy Knox and during the ceremony Earl Conway sang, "I love you Truly," followed by "At Dawning." Miss Irene Conway a sister of the bride, beautifully rendered the "Ave Marie" by Rosewig. Miss Florence Conway, a sister of the bride, served her sister as bridesmaid and Charles Miller, brother of the groom, acted as best man. The bride was lovely in a gown of white georgette, draped, the graceful folds of which were caught with a flower. She wore a tulle veil worn in cap effect and held in place with orange blossoms and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of white bride's roses and baby breath which were hfld by a corsage bow of flowered lace. The bridesmaid, Miss Florence Conway, wore a becoming dress of pink taffeta silk with a picture hat trimmed in silver with a feather to match her costume, with silver slippers and carried a shower bouquet of tea roses and ferns. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride with a wedding breakfast served to fifty relatives and friends. The home was prettily decorated in pink and white with a profusion of pink and white roses and ferns. Tlje bride and groom aire well known in this vicinity where they have a host of friends to extend concongratulations acd good wishes. The bride is a graduate of the McHenry high school with the class of 1917 and has always made her home in this vicinity. The groom is employed with Frett Bros., and is also well known in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on a honeymoon trip to Des Moines. Iowa, where they will visit Sister Marie Gratia, a sister of the bride. Upon their return they will make their home with the bride's father. CHICAGO POLICEMAN DjTES AT McCOLLUM S Edward Hughes, 48, Passed Away After a Short Illness, While on His Vacation Edward Hughes, 48 years old, of North Paulina street, Chicago, who was a member of the Chicago police department for nearly twenty years, succumbed to pulmonary hemmorrhages at 10 o'clock Tuesday evening, October 11, as he was enjoying a vacation in a cottage at McCollum's Lake. Mr. Hughes died before his companions could secure medical aid. The policeman and a group of his friends left Chicago Tuesday afternoon to spend several days hunting and fishing in the lake region. Shortly after arriving at the cottage Mr. Hughes was taken ill and his condition grew gradually worse, culminating in his death. Coroner E. H. Cook conducted an inquest at the cottage Wednesday morning and the body was sent to Chicago for burial. Deceased was unmarried and is survived by his mother, two brothers and a sister. REP. W. F. WEISS DIESJUDDENEY POLITICAL T.y.Annn LAKE COUNTY End Comes To Legislator Wlthevt Warning Monday Noon, October 17 Representative William F. Weiss of Waukegan, a leader in the politics of Lake county, and one of the three representatives of this county in the state legislature, died Suddenly Monday just before noon in his home in Waukegan. His death came as a sudden blow to his relatives and a multitude of friends, resulting from an injury received when he bruised his leg when stepping from a train platfrom while on his way home from the Dempsey- Tunney fight in Chicago several weeks ago. Mr. Weiss did not heed the injury for some time, complaining however, that his leg hurt him and caused him to limp. It was not until la9t Thursday that a close friend, induced him to visit the Bes^ey-Osgood clinic, where upon examination, Dr. L. J. Osgood ordered him to bed at ones From all indications, he was well ait the road to recovery until shortly before noon Monday. The passing of Mr. Weiss denoted the end of the career of a man who self:made and almost self-educated raised himself to a high level in legal circles in the state and to point of leadership in the state assembly and in politics in Illinois. The deceased was born in Chicago, June 20, 1875. where he was reared through childhood by his parents, Frank and Eliza J. Weiss. When a which is a hundred-foot road with j young man, he became, attached to double driveways, and winds its way I the treasurer's office of Cook county, in a semicircle, until it emerges again j He was admitted to the Illinois bar on the concrete road at the north end j in 1897 and married the following of Lilymoor. Other graveled roads; year. He moved to Waukegan a short have been laid out and the owners are time afterwards where he has lived doing everything possible for the | until now. Mr. Weiss was assistant course, with a sense of openness obtainable in no other way and best of all a club membership is given free to every purchaser of two or more lots in this development, consisting of 1,000 lots. The lake front offers many advantages and a great deal of money has already been spent in dredging and deepening the lake and making a desirable shore, which when completed will be a sand beach made for the accommodation of lot owners at an expense of over $15,000. The entire iirea has been laid out as a park with grassy and wooded knolls with a large pier extending into the lake. From the main entrance, adjoining the club grounds, rqns the boulevard, pleasure and comfort of future residents. Mr. Anthony voiced his appreciation of the good attendance, told of some of their plans and some of their work in the effort to develop the combination golf course and subdivision and extended an invitation for the guests to visit Lilymoor at any time and enjoy agai(ftheir hospitality and the pleasures of the convenient clubhouse. attorney general of this district for three years, 1917-1920, before being elected to the Illinois general assembly. He has been state representative for the last four general assemblies and was active in the work at the time of his death. His latest work was his active part in getting through the appropriation bill for the Fox river dam, costing $175,000. He also took part in the passing of the gas tax measure recently. - , Ladies* Aid Society Ladies' Aid society met at the West Side Can! Cluh On Wednesday evening of last week the members of the West Side Card I home of Mrs. William Bacon on Thursclub, loaded with good things to eat, invaded the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Buss' on Waukegan street and took her greatly by surprise in remembrance of her birthday. Bunco and bridge were played and a jolly good time was had by those present. At an appropriate hour the delicious refreshments were served and the hostess was presented with many pleasing gifts as mementoes of the occasion. The guests who enjoyed the evening with Mrs. Buss were: Mrs. Caroline Schiessle, Mrs. Joseph May, Mrs. A harvest of bargains to. be found in our store during our big sale which starts next Saturday and lasts one week. Erickson Dept. Store. The members of the James B. Perry Fortress of the Daughters of the G. A. R. sponsored a public card party on Tuesday afternoon which was held at the Lilymoor clubhouse at Lily Lake. The afternoon was a perfect one and a large crowd of ladies filled the spacious clubhouse, which was given over to their disposal by the owners, one of whom, R. H. Anthony, was present during the afternoon. The clubhouse, which is situated among large oak trees on the shore of the lake, and which is approached from the highway through an attractively designed entrance, was in readiness for the guests with its new and beautiful furnishings, while a wood fire burned cheerily in the large fire place. A pleasant afternoon was spent at five hundred and bunco with two prizes being awarded in each. In five hundred the first prize went to Mrs. C. W. Klontz and the second prize to Mrs. Will Bishop while in bunco the first prize went to Mrs. P. J. Schaefer and the second prize to Mrs. Ray Howard. Lunch was served, after which talks were made by R. H. Anthony and Mr. Kelley. Lilymoor is the name of a new and very attractive development on the shores of a small but beautiful Lily 'Lake and comprises a tract of 130isicres, running from the shores of the lake up into the wooded hills adjoining. These are the first real wooded hills one meets north west of Chicago and they rise to a height of 830 feet above the sea level. Here the lover of nature may find endless beauty and inspiration in the gently sloping vistas which sweep away from the higher land and furnish attractive views of the beautiful lake country and the Fox river valley. This tract of land, which but a short time ago was laid out in farms, offers everything that the summer vacationist may desire. For the lover of nature the views and walks are unsurpassed for beauty and for the pleasure seeker" there is every sort of amusement. One of the most unique and attractive features of Lilymoor is it? remarkable nine-hole golf course, which, laid out by experts, winds through the entire development, ofPlaictdealers at Bolgers fering an ipkr^"g and sporty day afternoon of last week. A pot luck supper was served and a pleasant afternoon enjoyed. Important business was transacted and plans were made for another year. Mrs. C. H. Duker was elected treasurer of the society and Mrs. Charles Ensign was elected secretary. It was decided to choose a president and vice-president to serve for two months at a time and the first ones chosen were Mrs. James Perkins and Mrs. E. G. Peterson, who will take charge of the affairs for the first two months. The advisibility of Louis Althoff, Mrs. P. H. Weber, Mrs. changing the time for church from N. J. Justen, Mrs. Henry Heimer, Mrs. Henry Kinsala, Mrs. J. W. Freund, Mrs. Emma Freund, Mrs: Delia Matthews, Miss Clara Schiessle and Miss Mayme Buss. Enjoy Card Party Mrs. Joe Smith entertained several friends at her home Tuesday evening. | Five hundred furnished the evening's entertainment with three tables in play and high score was won by Mrs. Andrew Eddy, while the consolation went to Mrs. Brasen. Those present were: Mrs. A. Eddy, Mrs. George Kuhn, Mrs. Brasen, Mrs. Ray Powers, Mrs. C. E. Martin, Mrs. J. R. Smith, Mts. Hall, Mrs. N. H. Petesch, Mrs. Charles Rietesel, Mrs. R. A. Thompson, Mrs. H. C. Hughes and Mrs. H. Stephenson. Card Club Meets Mr. and Mk*s. R. A. Thompson entertained the members of their card club at the first meeting of the season at their home on Main street on Wednesday evening of last week. A two-course dinner was served at 6:30. with the decorations being carried out in yellow and white. The evening passed delightfully at bridge with the high honors going to Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schneider. 11 o'clock to 10 o'clock was discussed. The next meeting will be a social affair and will be at the home of Mrs. James Perkins on next Thursday afternoon. There will be a weenie roast and a good time is assured. Members and friends are invited to attend this meeting. GREEN STREET BUSINESS M£N EX JOY DINNBS A meeting of the Green Street Business Men's association was held at the McHenry House Tuesday evening of this week, at which time those present enjoyed a wonderful chicken dinner. The newly elected president. Dr. F. H. Cannon, presided and made several good suggestions for improvements along this business street, one of which was the securing of a risrht of way for an alley in the rear of the stores on the east side of the street. A committee was apneinted to investigate the possibility of such a mov» aft<t report back at the next meeti»*«». After the dinner a round table discussion was entered into which brought out numerous good suggestions tor improvements. • * ^ Bridge Party Mrs. Albert Vales was hostess to a few friends at he. home last Friday Farewell Surprise PSrty afternoon. Two tables of bridge were A fsrewell party in the form of a | played and the afternoon passed v»ry surprise took place at the home of j pleasantly. Prizes were won by Mrs. Mrs. Fred Weinschenker in honor of | George Kuhn and Mrs. J. R. Smith, her daughter and family, Mr. and | The sruests were: Mrs. Andrew Eddy, Mrs. Charles faobler and daughters, j Mrs. J. R. Smith. Mrs. A. J. Schemde?, Bernice ind Eva, on Thursday eve-' Mrs. Earl Mpnear, Mrs. J. W. Smith, Mrs. T, J. Walsh and Mrs. George Kuhn. ning of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Hobler and family, who now reside at Lake \> la. will move to Chicago the latter part of this month. Music and bunco furnished the evening's enter- PnMic Dane* ."i~" St John's Court. L. O. Fomtnt. tainment. with prizes being awarded j will give a public dsnce at the Jobnsto Mrs. Rose Mueller, Ed. N. Young I burg hall, Wednesday evening. Oct. and Mrs. Fred C. Schroewer. Those who made up the happy party besides the hostess and guests of honor were: Mrs. Rose Mueller and son, Lyman, of Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Sohoewer. N. C. Klein. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. N. Young and daughter and Mr. and 26. A good time is assured* Good music. Everybody invited. $0-fp Public Card Party The Christian Mothers will entertain at s public card party, Thursday evening. Oct. 27. at 7:30 o'cl-vk, to Mirs. Fred C. Schoewer. A delicious i which the public is invited. Bunco two course luncheon was served at a and five hundred will be played. SO late hour. , •-- (Continued on Lait Paf*} , For stove and furnace parts and