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&IWM-. •> ^ ' ' ' """'"'* : ' / " ' ' V mbaa. v !"-i;>»AK2-v.^ V ' 1 N *:% /J$ J •'* S^.. if- rj VOLUME 53 *? >* i McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1927 No. 27 Ml AND CLUB *5 DOINGS OF WEEK LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ELECT OFFICERS "Mrs. Catherine Schaeffer Given Party , M Her Eighty-thinl Birthday i ./••„• Anniversary t. and Uh. Jacob Schaeffer entertained several relatives and friends at their home on Court street on Sunday in honor of the former's mother, MVs. Catherine Schaeffer, who was 88 years old en December 1. Fortythree guests responded to their invitations and spent a most enjoyable afternoon and evening with the host and hostess. A delicious supper was served and the scene was a most impressive one as the aged mother was Mated at the table with her children, seven 6ons and one daughter, around her. A large birthday cake in pink and white with eighty-three candles adorned the table. Mrs. Schaeffer, despite her advanced age, is remarkably well and very active, and is always busy with her knitting and mending. She attends church regularly every morning and is keenly interested in "the affairs of the day. Ihe guests present were: Nick Schaeffer, John Schaeffer and daughter, Anita, Mr. and Mrs. Joe M. Schaeffer, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Thelen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pitzen, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Schaefer and son, George, Mat Schaefer and Miss Gertrude Fitzpatrick, Misses Marie, Christina, Paulina and Alvina Schaeffer and Anton Schaeffer, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Schaeffer and daughter of Arlington Heights, Jay Schneider of Chicago, Jerome Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foss, Henry Sohaeffer, Michael Schaeffer, Mrs. Josephine Weingart and family, Alvios Steffens and Mr. •Hi* Mrs. Wilford t)onnelly. KENT & COMPANY TO TAKE CENSUS OF CITY Local Realtors Report Requests Faf Information Fron Concerns * ' Seeking Location Kent & Company, local realtors, have volunteered their services in taking a census of the city of McHenry. They report having received numerous inquiries from people who are looking for locations for factories, as to the number of men over fifty years of age, over twenty-one and over sixteen; also as to the number of women in various groups. All these items are taken into consideration when a business is seeking a location. Kent & Company hare offered their services in compiling these facts and ask the co-operation of the people of McHenry in aiding them so as to do the work as quickly as possible. Peo pie can aid by calling Kent & Com' pany, phone McHenry 8, and giving full information about their families, A representative of this local concern will call in person or by phone within the next few weeks and we bespeak the co-operation of the people of McHenry in tlhis public-spirited undertaking. MRS. ALICE BRADLEY DIES AT RINGWOOD Mrs. Alice Bradley passed away at her home at Ringwood on Monday, Dec. 5. Funeral services will be held at Ringwood on Thursday afternoon. Tennessee Rose is something new. Ask Bolger, the druggist. Mothers* Club Xmas Party The mothers of McHenry who were fifty years old or younger were guests at a delightful Christmas party given by the Mothers' Club at the Woodman hall on Friday evening. This was the first party of the Christmas season and a spirit of festivity prevailed throughout the elaborately decorated room with the season's colors of red and green and a gaily lighted Christmas tree showing that a great deal of time and effort had been spent to make this party a success. The evening's entertainment was opened with a program of musical numbers and read frigs* after which games were played. Refreshments were served at small tables each with a lighted taper in the center carrying out the Christmas spirit and partners were chosen by matching Christmas cards. Over fifty mothers responded to the invitations issued and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Progressive Twelve Mrs. Albert Krause was hostess to the members of the Progressive Twelve card club at „her home on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Five hundred was played and the first prize was won by Mrs. George Bohr, the second by Mrs. R. Frisby, the third by Mrs. F. E. Cobb and the fourth by Mrs. J. W. Rothermel. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. John Engeln. R. N. A. Elects Officers Fox River Valley Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, held election of officers at their regular meeting at the Woodman hall, Tuesday evening. Initiation was also observed at this meeting and three new members were -welcomed to membership in the go< tliety. The officers were. Oracle--Mrs. Mable Johnson. Vice-Oracle--Mrs. Alice Lindsay; Recorder--Mrs. Carrie Ensign. Receiver-r-Mrs. Etta Wattles. Chancellor--Mrs. Thorsell. Marshal--Mrs. Cora Bassett. Inner Sentinel-Mrs. Caroline Scfcietsle. . Outer Sentinel--Mrs. H. Kinsala. Manager--Mrs. Emma Fay. Musician--Miss Lena Stoffel. Physician--Dr. A. I. Froehlich. J Installing Officer--Mrs. Ony Whiter. The installation of officers will take placa^me time in January. Bridge Party Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Sampson en- SEE THE NEW FORD NEW FIRE TRUCK AT POLLY PRIM SHOWS EFFICIENCY tram ICE HOUSE GUTTED BY FIRE Blase Early Sunday Mornmg'^rovides Opportunity to Test Fire y Fighting Machine A fire, which had ma<je considerable headway before it was discovered, broke out in the ice house owned by C. Unti early Sunday morning. The house, which is located in the rear of the McHenry ice cream factory, is somewhat obscured from a view of the street and it was not until a lively blaze had started that the fire was discovered. The alarm was immediately turned in and in a short time the firemen with the new fire truck were on the job and soon had the blaze extinguished, but not before the roof and inner walls had burned. The ice house, which is filled every year with ice from the mill pond, was practically empty at this time, all of the ice having been used during the summer m ™th8' . . Go to the Polly Prim Friday of this The prompt work o* the part of tk and jlK^e for yourseif. the firemen got the blaze under con-1 trol and prevented it from spreading to the adjoining buildings. . This was the first occasion necessitating the use of the new fire truck which worked most satisfactorily, forcing the water from the big hose several feet above the burning builds in?" ,A The fire alarm was turned in about] In the Service of the Queen.' a 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning and the j feature photoplay, with many scenes blaze which reflected into the sky! filmed at Pistakee Bay and Johns- Kan Motor Sales Will Have One of Nvw Models on Display Friday, Dee. 9 On Friday, Dec. 9, one of the new Ford cars will be on display at the Polly Prime Pavilion, between the hours of 8 a. m. and midnight, so that the people of MicHenry and vicinity will have a splendid opportunity to view and examine one of thifc brand new models. The Knox Motor Sales, local Ford dealers, are putting on this event and have engaged the big building east of the river bridge to take care of the crowds which are expected to be on hand. Over 800 visitors have been entertained at the local salesrooms of the Knox Motor Sales since last Friday morning, at which time the pictures of the new cars were displayed, along with |he charts showing the specifications. This (Thursday) morning Mr. Knox reports that he has orders for fifty-four new cars and thirtyeight of them have been placed since Friday morning. Many who have seen the new car in other cities declare that the pictures do not begin to do it justice. TO SHOW PHOTOPLAY WITH LOCAL SCENES "In the Service of the Queen" To Be Presented at Empire Theatre December 19 could be seen {pr several miles in every direction. The cause of the fire is unknown and the loss was fully covered by insurance. burg is announced as a special attraction at the Empire theatre on Monday, Dec. 19. The picture is produced by the Midwest Catholic Theatre Movement and presents the Joyce Kilmer players with William Roeder and Lucille Wolfe in an interesting story of modern American society life. These players have been seen in Mc- STUDENTS AT JASPER PROVE GOOD MUSICIANS The letters received by the parents of the three McHenry boys who are j Henry in person when on two oc attending college at Jasper, Ind., are | casions they presented Mr. Roeder's most interesting ones and tell of the ( plays "The Watcher at the Gate" and advancement of the boys in their; "Conquered," in which they were well college work and in their music as j received. The film has been "road well. The boys who are attending j shown" throughout the country and college are Albert and William Vales. has made a deep impression where and Anthony Schneider and these boys ever exhibited and the Interest dis were confirmed on last Sunday On Thanksgiving day, William played in the showing here points to well filled houses. Tickets for the Vales played the organ for the high engagement are on sale at Bolger' Mass. In addition to their orchestra, the Melody Masters, the boys have now formed a quartette with Albert Vales singing first base, William Vales second base, Anthony Schneider first tenor and George Zielger fcertained a party of friends from second tenor. This quartette sang at their home on Main street last Satdrug store and Nye's Jewelry store. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OF INTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Aaaarti--t of Noway Iteau la a Condensed Form Far Busy People The Chicago Footwear company of Antioch is preparing to establish a mail order business to be operated from their store in Antioch. They will sell shoes for men, women and children, and will also sell Rollins hosiery. They expect to have prospectus issued and everything in readiness to begin operations by the first of the year. Merger of the American National and Farmers' Exchange banks of Woodstock, announced some time ago, became effective December 1. The merged institutions will retain the name of the American National Bank, with the capital, surplus and undivided profits of $200,000 and total deposits of $1,463,360.92. Motion to dissolve a temporary injunction against the construction of a. dam on the channel between Druce and Third Lake was denied Tuesday of last week by Judge C. C. Edwards. Charles T. Allen, county judge, entered an order recently appointing Mrs. Elizabeth Synek of Cary as probation officer of the county. LARGE SUMS PAID OUT IN CHRISTMAS SAVINGS Two McHenry Banks Will Distribute Almost $20,000 to Christmas 1 4 Club Depositor) Christmas Savings club checks are being distributed this week by both of the McHenry banks, amounting to almost $20,000. All the recipients of these checks are now realizing what a wonderful thing these Christmas clubs are and the members find themselves in splendid financial condition to take care of their holiday needs. JUNIOR CUSS fLAY PLEASES "YOU AND I" IS A GOOH COMEDY WOnAestra Furnished Music and SpM* ial Numbers Are Rendered By ' Orchestra One of the big events of the winter Calendar of the Community high A certain percentage of this vast ( school took place Wednesday evening sum of money, of course, will be, at which time the Junior class play spent, but it has been found that con- f entitled, "You and I," was given at siderable of it goes right back into the high school auditorium. This was savings accounts until the owners a three-act comedy written by Philip need it for some necessity. I Barry, who was a student at Harvard The Christmas Savings club is a an<* Pl*y has had a successful run wonderful institution in itself. It has, in New York. enabled thousands of people to savej The play was composed of Sevan where they have never been able to«characters, all of whom filled their do so before. Millions of dollars are j respective roles in a very able manner, paid out every December in these showing that a great deal of tima checks, and at about the same time! and effort had been spent in prep&rthe depositors re-open their clab ac- ing the play for the public. The actora counts and start all over again for the next year. The McHenry banks are now ready to accommodate all who desire to join. There are a number of different sized clubs with different plans. Go to either of the local banks and get full information regarding them. Now is the time to start. had long and difficult parts to memor* ize and did remarkably well in holflk ing * the attention of their listeners through the depths of the conversfctions which constituted the play. | -• The story tells of Maitland Whitjv who is not content because his amtffc. tion is to be a painter. This character was enacted by Arnold Anderson, while that of his wife, Nancy, waa New Kiwanis Officers taken by Helen Wagner. Their hearts Members of the McHenry Kiwanis! are set upon their son. Roderick, ba- Mrs. | club gathered around the banquet' coming an architect but he falls hi Snyek is prominent in community af- table Thursday evening of last week love with Veronica and announces hia fairs and is active in the Cary Wo- " " ' --- -- man's club. She succeeds Marie Quikley who has given efficient service during the past year while she has been in office. But for the prompt and courageous action of his wife, who heard his cries and came to his rescue as he was boing trampled upon by a vicious bull| S0U; which had escaped from his control W. E. Sheehan of Loon Lake woulu have been trampled to death in the stable of his farm recently. Sheehan had been watering the animal which :a_y broke loose and before he could fasten it up again, had broken Sheehan's at the Justen Hotel, that date being intention of marrying her and seeking the time for the selection of officers' a job in the business world. The palrt for the coming year. The following' of Roderick was taken by Robert were chosen to handle the affairs of, Johnson and that of Veronica by Flof& the club: j Freund. May Justen took the part President A. E. Nye. | of the maid and artist's model in a First Vice-president--C. H. Duker. most realistic manner and the parta Second Vice-president?--L. A. Erick- of G. T. Warren and Jeffery Nichols ; were taken by George Bylsma a ad Treasurer--George H. Johnson. Edward Frett. Trustee--F. E. Covalt. The cast of characters was *s Directors--L. A. Erickson, N. J. lows: '$ ye, C. W. Klontz, N. H. Petesch,; Roderick White--Robert Johnson. McGee, R. F. Conway and J. C. Veronica Duane--Flora Freund. Nancy White--Helen Wagner. urday evening. Four tables of bridge were in play and high scores were won by Mrs. C. H. Wells and John Bell, while the consolations went to Mrs. Robert Pease and Jesse Denham. Supper was served at the close of the card games. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shelton, Mir. and Mrs. F. Straight, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gail, Mr. and Mrs. John Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, Mir. and Mlrs. Jesse Denham, and Mrs. Robert Pease. Popular Twelve Mis, N . E. Barbian entertained the members of the Popular Twelve card club at her home on Riverside Drive on Wednesday evening of last week. Five hundred was played and the first prise was won by Mrs. J. J. Miller, second by Mrs. J. W. Freund, and third by Mrs. N." Freund. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Mjchels. Party at Weinschenker Hone On Tuesday evening of this week Mrs. Fred Weinschenker entertained at her home on Waukegan street. Bunco and other games were played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. F. C. Schoewer and Tom Slavin. Consolations were received by Mrs. Rose Mueller and Ed Young. The guests BOXING MATCHES DRAW FAIR-SIZED AUDIENCE About 400 attended the boxing matches Wednesday evening at the ^Tni^^sVuy aTjwr"^ilega|PoUy Prim Pavilion. There were and received many compliments upon seven bouts scheduled and these were their talented work. The boys, also, earned out according to the Program, have prominent p>-ts in the Christ-1 These matches were put on under the mas play which is being rehearsed at j supervision of Joe Coffey, Chicago the college and which will be given fight promoter and under the ausbefore the boys come home for the pices of the MtHenry Rifle club, holidays. They are well pleased with) Some lively scraps were witnessed everything and enjoyed Thanksgiving | by those who ventured out on the day and although they did not get ( stormy night, as the weather took a • • • * *' sudden turn for the worse, with snow and a heavy cold wind blowing. It is reported that the promoters UF F. E. Covalt, the retiring president Maitlanj white--Arnold Anderson, arm and pinned him to the ground, jleavcs'the chair with a VEFY credita e Etta (the White's maid)--May JuIk Hearing her husband's cries Mrs. ' ord as head of the local organiza- ten i Sheehan rushed to the scene. When t n. The duties of the office have G T Warren (a business associaf# she saw what was occurring she taken care of in an able manner.; of Mr white)--George Bylsma. seized a pitchfork and with it as a' The club selected an objective at jeffry Nichols (an old time fri weapon prevented the animal from j this meeting, being the Borden par * &n{| riov-elist>--Edward Frett. trampling her husband to death, proposition. It is hoped that it may, The Drogiam was opened with 8' Single handed she was successful in' be possible to make arrangements for eral selections by the hifh getting the enraged animal under j developing the Borden property a school orchestra under the direction control and fastening him to his stall, jt Green street so t at e Koerner and special features Fire of unknown origin recently i m -lie -may enjoy the privilege of a of the evening were vocal solos by demolished a seven room summer j beautiful park right in the heart ox gar^ Conway, who responded to ssvcottage built by L. Newman at Mid-! the city. Here is an ideal location pral encores> and a comet solo by lakes subdivision on Lake Marie and,[for the project and by the investment Charles Vycital, whose smoothness but for the prompt and effective work j of a few hundred dollars it could be an{j 0f tone showed perfect of the Antioch Volunteer Fire Department, would have taken the cottage next to it also. That the Rondout crossing of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul made into a wonderful recreation contr()|| denoting a bright future for ground. * \ 'this young musician. home they had a turkey dinner With their college work and musieal activities the boys are kept more than busy as they furnish music for events j plan to schedule bouts at the Prim in surrounding cities and towns after regularly. traveling fifteen miles for these affairs. INSURANCE LOSSES Our office has paid the sum of $82,- Rifle Club Elects Offfeara The annual meeting of the McHenry Rifle club was held Tuesday . T - 1Q(>T tn evening of this week, Dec. 6, at the 846.86 m losses from Jan. 1, 1927, to d ha„ and a bi majority 0f the Oct; 15, 1927, and in addition has.paid m/mbers were present officers for West Side Bunco Clab Mrs. Elizabeth Laures was hostess to the members of the West Side Bunco club at her home Monday evening. A pleasant evening was spent at bunco and the first prize was won by Mrs. Emma Freund, the second by Mrs. J. Knox and low prize by Mrs. Henry Heimer. The next meeting will be at the home of M*rs. Henry Heimer. to the county treasurer of McHenry j 192g were^h0sen and other business ^ county the sum of ^2-488-26.ln t®*esi disposed of. The officers are as folof the evening were Mrs. Rose Muel-jfor the last four years, not including Iows; it;r ,n^A0nJ_ IS. .nd Uxpwer" Pt~id.nt-U.tor B.co„ (rwlectvill. g.» mnd -f'" 1 'C Secreury-D. V. B.tUn (re-elected) fire departments ,r« mamUmed wh^ch PrMIld. offef .ctual secjmty U.life and^ pr^>- E ^ Offic--Brac. Nlck.l. erty. How much do the mutuals pay. j nus AH the cash paid to | hSoor range is comp,™ Sunday "evening with five hundred j does not pay member for ithe members will start shooting right furnfshing the entertainment for the j you. ^ou ^ agent has hi3 i aw»y, as there is a big program laid Miss Theresa Knox, Thomas Slavin, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Young and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schoewer and Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer. Five Hundred Party Mr. and Mrs. George' Kuhn entertained a few friends at their home Heed This Warnhfc! McHENRY COUNCIL TO At the time of our recent fire it. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY railroad will be guarded for twenty-1 was noted that several persons per- Edward Houlihan, State Deputy aad four hours a day in the future was. sisted in driving over the fire nose. gu_reme Director of th^« Knights bf the promise given by D. W. Kelly, | Now this may cause serious delay and Co,uinl..JSi wiH ^ the speaker at the superintendent of midwest division of los? of property. A hose tnat nas regular meeting of the members the road, in conference with W. J.j been damaged by running over i may ^ jkfcHenrv Council, K. of C., the dala Smith, of the Illinoiis Chamber of (not break at once but will become which has been changed to taka Commerce, in Chicago last week. | weakened so that later on, it wu ,pla(>e Thursday evening, Dec. 15. i Marengo is to have a free public i break. This practice wi no * , December 15 marks the twentieth library through a gift of $35,000 from] ^owe^.,^u^ *_the future ' anniversary of McHenry Council, tha Robert E. Strahorn, who married the I eI ® prosecuted in local lodge having been organized Dee. daughter of a pioneer physcian andl Th« fire truck and fire f g g ig()7 wjth a charter membership .urgeen of th.t city. Dr. John W. »' *>«>"««•, and with .1. W. Fre.rf Henry, but the firemen's equipment ^ Today McHenff belongs to the fire department and Council boasts 0f a total membership anyone not a fireman that hae a coat, ^ ggo ^ .g steadijy growing. helmet, or both, should return them Q>payt a high class entertain*# at once to the fire room in the city affiliated with the Orpheum Circuit Green, deceased. The donor of the library fproject announces that the $35,000 is to be used for the building of a memorial library for Mrs| Strahorn, deceased, and her father. The ------- .. . .j. a. f;r»mpn awinn.ru «••.» the site of the proposed library build-; hah Jhe *** u u Ve^ in" of Chicago, will be present at tha ing will be near the postoffice in that! to protect the city and it is very in twentieth a™ive:sary meeting, with city and fronting on Grant highway, convenient for 1them U> arme at » plenty of match,e^ irish humor, one of the great state roads of the fire and find that their equipment has misg hearintt him. country. * been aVprop.na . y SOm!°u® The officers of the local council ait Scrawled out on the floor of his 0ften they lea,ve home..or ^si"e" particularly anxious for eve;y me*. ^W,S,,rtc.o™edh:,fl if he - "» >* »«-- a. «hi, i-porta* bj"no? SJT - Chicago, was discovered last Thurs- 8 ent and most important of all, the Catholic Daughters of America will serve, refreshments at the close of tha meeting. guests. High scores were won by Mr.! the company *iiu urc "•*"_ "™ i out for the winter. Also shooting and Mrs. E. G. Peterson. The guests • commission cas in * • _' qualification with the small bore rifle, of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. N. ^IC® ,./®pr®se" ® J\ - fain;no. fire for which medals are issued by the Five Hundred Club • The Five Hundred club was very pleasantly entertained last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nic Weingart. Five hundred furnished the evening's entertainment. High honors were won by P. W. Frett and Mrs. Math Steffes; second by Mr. fnH Mrs. Jake Schaefer. At the close of the evening lunch was served. Card Party Miss Frances Hughes entertained the members of her card club at her home Monday evening. Five hundred was played and the first prize was won by Miss Mildred Gans and the aacond by Dorothy Wormley. Birthday Anniversary M;s. Fred Weinschenker celebrated % birthday anniversary Sunday. The jftfcsts trpm out-of town were Mr. and 19re- Charles Ho"bler and daughters, Bemice a«a| Eva^ of Chicago; Mr. and Mr>. Walter Diejking and son, Oscar, of Benronville. A bountiful dinner was served by the hostess. Do your Xmas shopping at Ladies' Aid bazaar Saturday, Dec. 10 at K. C. «7 H. Petesch, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Eddy, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Peterson and 'Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith. Afternoon of Bridge On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. George Kuhn entertained a few friends at her home. A pleasant afternoon was spent at bridge, with high honors going to Mrs. N. H.- Petesch and Mrs. Julius Keg. The guests were: Mjrs. N. H. Petesch, Mrs. Josephine Pouse, Mrs. Minnie Miller, Mrs. J. R- Smith, Mrs. H. L. Ritter, Mrs. F. O. Gans and Mrs. Julius Keg. heavy taxes towards maintaining fire dj epayr.t men.t s and, represents onvv_eir . Director of Civilian Marksmanship, $300,000,000 in actual security to Po1* j ^ icy holders. Our office has for over There will be also several matches . , ... _,;n held this winter with Company A, fifty years ^ Illinois National Guard, with team effect an l villase and an<* individual competition. sible improvement m our village and ^ ^ ^ targets are available city and paid our own way and will continue to do so in the future. from D. V. Batten, secretary, for the indoor range. Bridge Party at Ringwood Mrs. H. M. Stephenson entertained several friends at her home at Ringwood on Tuesday evening. Two: tables of bridge were played during the evening. Those present were Mrs. Joe Smith, Mrs. A. Eddy, Mrs. Minnie Miller, Mrs. N. H. Petesch, Mrs. R. A. Thompson, Mrs. C. E. Martin, Mrs. H. C. Hughes and Mrs. F. Hitchens. Respectfully yours, STOFFEL & REIHANSPERGER. MARSHALL TO HEAD GREEN VT_.C ST. BUSINESS MEN'S ASSN. JOHNSBURG FAIR NETS „ , , . D . CHURCH SUM OF $1438.75 Members of the Green Street Busi- The annual fair and bazaar which | ness Men's association assembled for was recently put on by the members. a dinner meeting at N.esen s Cafe on of St. John's parish at Johnsburg is'Friday evening of last week to enreported to have netted the church the sum of $1,938.75. day afternoon at his summer home on Grass Lake. Radcliffe had been | brought to his cottage Monday even- ! ing by a cab driver. The belief is that ! he died either that night going to the door to call for help or the next moniing when he started out ,to visit with friends. Seven masked bandits, - armed .with sawed-off shotguns and automatics, late last Friday afternoon, held up the proprietors and sixty men and women patrons of the Fox Gardens, north of Aurora, and made good their escape with loot estimated at $10,000, including a $5,000 automobile. Victims included many prominent Fox Valley and Chicago residents. Signed. WM. R. BICKLER. Fire .Chief, IX I. GRANGER, Sec.-Treas, joy a good meal and discussion of the election of a new president to succeed Dr. F. H. Cannon, who left with his Kiddies--Santa Claus will be at the Althoff Hardware in West McHenry on Saturday of this week. Watch for his appearance there. 27fp. A full line of toys and Christmas decorations can be found at Vycital's. 27-f*. , • . ' - • -Ojk Father William Weber and all the "r. f. n. ^nnon, wno w. workers taking part in this annual family the first °f this week to take event desire the Plaindealer to eX-|"P their residence in Waukegan. press their thanks to all who helped J James J. Marshall, proprietor of in-any way to make the fair the huge the McHenry bakery, was chosen to success that it was this year. A won- head the or*.n,za.,.n J»:rmj ^ derful co-operation was shown by; coming year, nearly everyone and this is greatly in business in McKenry buta com ' paratively short time, but since com appreciated. ing here he has taken an active part Chicken dinner and supper will be, m the business affairs of the "ty a served Saturday, Dec. 10 at K. C. hall the choice of his neighbors to lead by Ladies' Aid society. Dinner, adults i the Green Street association M a Vise 50 cents; children, 35 cents. Come, one, we believe. - - • 27-fp - • -- -- { Tennessee Rose gives all the zest Lo«m leaf work is a specialty of and vigor of an ocean bath. Ask tha Plaindealer job department. Bolgav. MAT N. SCHMITT IS _ RE-ELECTED AS SECRETARY Martin May, Mike Baur, John Miller, Joe J. Freund and Mat Schmitt of the McHenry Township Mutual Fire Insurance company attended the annual meeting held at Hebron Tuesday, Dec. 6. It was the largest and most successful meeting this organization has had. There were present besides the county mutuals, members from Lake, Winnebago, Boone and Stephenson counties. They all reported a very successful year, a good gain in new business 'find Jdsses about noitmal. Jacob Olbrich of Harvard was elected president and J. P. Richardson of Richmond vice-president and Mat N. Schmitt was re-elected secretary for the coming year. Buy your baking for Sunday at the Ladies' Aid bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 10, at K. C. halt* tf "IS YOUR DAUGHTER SAFE" ! Modern Woodmen Attention Having intentions of impressing, yajiPy Camp No. 97 ^ill hr.'.d elecforcibly upon parents, especially ^on " officers op. Wedn iay evenmothers, some of the dangers that . • ^ members are reconfront their growing daughters the 'sted to ^e present. producers of "Is Your Daughter Qur camp js making Vteady growth Safe?", coming to the EmPire * keeping pace wi'.h other camps over Theatre, have tried to tell the story jU!iSl}ictio^. of a modern Magdalene without of-. jjeichbois let me ask just what ara fense to ahyone. „ • you doing f«r the benefit of your "Is Your Daughter Safe?" is camp* perhaps you are paying a#* probably one of the most daring; gess.monts promptly, if so I thaWk pictures that has ever been filmed and jt- not a timely wrrning shouM yet it is a production that every ^ sufficient You should no* expect tnother should see and that her daugh- ^ cierk to pay assessments for yoa ter should see with her. ag js your insurance. Cash to cover The picture will be shown for men only and women only, girls and boys under sixteen not admitted. Authorities on social evils, includ- 5-iM' .>3$ all members reported <r. good standing must be sent to head offi«*s report each month. In case you get notice of suspension Buy your baking for Sunday at the Ladies' Aid bazaar at K. C. hall Sat-; urday. *7 Get your Christinas toys at Vycital's on Green street. paying all assessments and camp dues during the current month. Fraternally your*. E. E. BASSETT, del*. ing the clergy of every city where the | (rom heaj clerk do not blame tha picture has been shown, have indorsed j cjer|c as yOU suspend yourself by n jI the picture's purpose and have urged attendance upon every mother. Do your Christmas shopping at the Ladies' Aid bazaar Saturday, Dec. 10, at K. C. hall. Beautiful home-dressed dolls, fancy work, aprons, etc. 27-fp Santa Claus will be at the Althoff Hardware in person in West McHenry Saturday, Dec. 10, to greet all the kiddies and show them the toys. 27-fp Johnsburg Community Club The Johnsburg Community chib w5H hold a meeting next Monday, Dec. 1S» at which time election of officers wttl take place. AH members are urgently requested to be present. A goodL time is in store for all. MAT N. SMITH, Chairman. ' PETER MEKSMAN, Secreta# Tennessee Rose works ba-. J in ha art with the finest toilet soaps to <.lsa.!it tha skia. -••Ask Bolder, fca rtrutgki. - • ' . \ , •••!