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WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS cwirrs m r« or a week m OUK BUSY UTTIE VBiAGC. AS SEEK BY PUUNMBUOI UrOtTOll AMD HANDED INTO OUK OFFICE BY OUK FRIENDS. Mrs. E. Lusk transacted business in the windy city Monday Anton K rum pen was a Richmond visitor one day last week. Miss Kathryn Knox spent Saturday laa|. in the metropolitan city. Geo. H. Hanly was a Chicago pas­ senger last Saturday morning. John Rosing of Round Lake a day last week in this village. Mrs. M. L. Van Natta was the guest of North Crystal Lake relatives Sun day. M. D. Sm alley attended to business matters in the metropolitan city Mon­ day. Peter Heimer of Woodstock spent Sunday with his wife and daughter here. Mrs. Peter Flary of Rpund Lake was a McHenry visitor one day last week. Miss Mabel Granger passed Sunday as the guest of North Crystal Lake friends. Miss Pearl Claxton was the guest of Chicago relatives last Saturday and Sunday. N. A. Huemann was a business vis­ itor in the metropolitan city Friday of last week. Qeorge Johnson of North Crystal Lake was a McHenry caller last Sun­ day evening. Charles Nickels and daughter of Woodstock called on McHenry rela­ tives Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Martin left last week Friday morning for a visit with Mich­ igan relatives. Mrs. M. M. Niesen spent Friday and Saturday of last week as the guest of Chicago relatives. Mesdames H. J. Sehaffer and W. D. Wentworth were Wauoonda visitors one day last week. N. H. Petesch attended to business matters in the metropolitan city the first of the week. Mrs. H. N. Dowe of Fox Lake spent Thursday of last week as the guest of MeHenry relatives. Mrs. Fred Weinschenker spent a couple of days last week as the guest ofiChicago relatives. Misa Lillian Heimer was the guest of Chicago relatives and friends sev­ eral days last week. Rollin Waite spent a day last week as the guest of his son, J. E. Waite, at Lake Geneva, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hutson of Wood­ stock spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hutson. A. J. Kamholz of Cary spent Sunday in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mr*. Herman Kamholz. Mrs. W. F. Bassett and Mrs. E. E. Bsssett and children were Chicago visitors last week Friday. fGeorge .K»ne of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of his mother, who resides north of town. .Miss Mamie Ibsch of Elgin spent Sunday ia the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Ibsch. Isadora Feller of Woodstock spent Sijpday ,?as the guest of his parents, Mr- and Mrs. Emil Feffer. Mrs. Charles Gaulke of Woodstock was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Feltz, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Bending aad daughter of Woodstock were guests of McHenry relatives Sunday. John Felts of Woodstock spent Sun­ day in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feltz, here. John W. Fay came out from Chicago Saturday evening to be the guest of his wife and family Sunday. Misses Anna and Irene Frisby were among those to board the Chicago train last Saturday morning. Mrs. Mayme Overton spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of her moth­ er, Mrs. Mary Carey, at Elgin. Miss Christina Pint of Chicago was a guest in the home of tier parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pint, Sunday. Miss Elvera Schuenemann of Chica­ go has beep a guest in the home of her aunt, Mrs. Josephine Heimer. Gilbert McOmber of Chicago was a guesf. in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber, Sunday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago was entertained in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Sunday. Mrs. Charles McArthur and daugh­ ter of Elgin were guests in the home- of her mother, Mrs. Augusta Wolff, Sunday. < Frank Schumacher of Chicago was entertained in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Schumacher, Sunday. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest, IU., passed Saturday and Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Howe. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Herdklotz of Woodstock were guests in the home of the letter's mother, Mrs. Eva Meyers, Friday and Saturday. Misses Anna Schoewer and Margue­ rite Ludwig and Charles Willitt of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday as guests in the home of the former's jaarenu, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schoewer. "TIE ENTERTAINMENT SHOP" A MUSICAL COMEDY TO BE PRESENTED BY LOCAL TALENT AT KOKWOOD. "The Entertainment Shop," a mu­ sical comedy, will be presented by Ring-wood people at the Woodman hall at that place on Friday and Saturday evenings of this week, November 15 and LB. The event will be given under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of Ring-wood and directed by Mrs. Minna IJrady McGann. The public can rest assured of seeing something worth while if they turn out. The program will be as follows: CHARACTERS. Punchinello Clarence Tuttle Entertainment Imps Paul Stephenson, Maxwell Beth Teacher Vera Shales Graduate Ethel Harrison Young Man Edward Harrison Little Girl Genevieve Carey Punch Leslie Olson Professor Highup. Walter Winn Old Maid Grace Harrison SPECIALTIES. Welcome Song Florence and Mary Harrison The Family Album-Mrs. M. M. Brad­ ley, Mr. and Mrs. Hitchens, Edward Harrison, Mrs. Foss, C. E. H. Tut­ tle, Mrs. Johonnott, Raymond Hall, Robert Green, Mr. &nd Mrs. Col­ lins Duet Mrs. M. M. Bradley and Mrs. Johonnott Tableau--"Queen Esther and Kidg Ahasuerus"-- . Lora Walking ton and Walter Winn Song - Clarence Tuttle Red, White and Blue Drill Leslie Olson, Sarah Dodge, Ray­ mond Hall, Winnifred Bradley, Lyle Brunswiok, Dorothy Carr, Robert Green, Mary Smith, Ralph Smith, Josephine Hepburn Farce--The Fortune Teller ...... - Miss Agnes Dodge and Mrs. Minna B. McGann Musical Reading.-"Needles and Pins" Reading Mrs. McGann Song in Costume--Buster Brown, Mary Jane and Tyge Harold Johonnott, Marion Hepburn, Willie Greene Reading from the Merchant of Ven­ ice Florence Carey Song in Costume--The Rough Rid­ ers. ..Ethel Harrison, Agnes Dodge, Emily Smith, Mattie Smith, Vera Shales Pantomime--Nearer My God to Thee Flossie Conway Accompanists Lora Walkiagton, Agnes Dodge and Mrs. Beck. ^ Moving pictures at the Central opera house on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Adv LYON A SCHLAOEL'S MOVING PICTUKES Lyon & Schlagel is the name of a new moving picture firm which was formed here some time ago. The senior member of the firm has operat­ ed the picture machine at the air dome the past summer and at the Central opera house up until last Sunday night when he closed his engagement with Mr. Smith. The junior member of the firm is a native of Des Plaines, 111., and during the past summer has had charge of an excursion boat on Fox river. The firm is already booked in­ to Richmond, Wilmot, Spring Grove and a number of places in lower Wis­ consin. They will carry their own electric light plant and being possessed with one of the very latest and most up-to-date picture machines on the market should give the very best of satisfaction wherever they appear. The tirm hopes to form a circuit of towm in this vicinity, where they will appear one or two nights each week. Mr. Lyon is an expert operator and we wish him success. Mr. and. Mrs. Lyon will continue to make McHenry their home for some time. MRS. ANNA MARIE BUHR PASSES AWAY AT TW KWEOT DAUGHTER MILDRED OAVLORD IS TWELVE. Miss Mildred Gaylord was twelve years old last Friday and that evening in response to invitations that had been issued them twelve little friends gathered at her home that evening to assist her in making the event a memorable one. The happy little band arrived early and for a few hours the Gaylord home was the scene of much merriment. Games of the nature that only the little ones know how to en­ joy were indulged in, and before the home-going hour arrived refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Ellen and Dor­ othy Spencer, Arline Harrison, Eleanor Whiting, Verena Wentworth, Leonard and Charles Frett, Lewis McOmber, Glenn Wattles, Fred Heuser, George Stoffel and Kirk Harrison. BIRTHDAY SURPRISE. In honor of her mother's fifty-sev­ enth birthday anniversary Mrs. Math. Schaefer and a company of relatives and friends tendered Mrs. Mary K. Adams a very pleasant surprise on Thursday afternocyi of last week. The event took place at the home of Mrs. Schaefer on John street and proved a very enjoyable affair. Those who made up the gathering were Mesdames N. J. J us ten, John Justen, Michael J us ten, William Stoffel, Peter J. Freund, John Pint, Peter Schoewer, Jacob Bonslett, Math. Freund, John Freund, F. J. Herbes, Hubert Weber, Mike Schaef­ er, Gilbert Harris and Miss Christina Adams. DANCE AT JOHNSBURGH. A wedding dance will take place at Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, next Tues­ day evening, Novegnber 19. Nett's orchestra will furmsh the music and a line time is promised to those who attend. Turkish bullets don't hit the spot like McAllister's cold tablets. Adv WAS ONE OF McHENRY'S EARLY SET­ TLERS MRS. HAMIL T. DOLBEER LIVED HERE MANY YEARSr Mr«. ASM Mart* Ruhr. Mrs. Anna Marie Buhr, one of Mc- Henry's early settlers, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. An­ drew Miller, at 12:30 o'clock last Sat­ urday morning after a short and severe illness. The deceased was born in Luxem, Germany, on the 11th day of Decem­ ber, 1834, she being seventy-seven years and eleven months of age at the time of her death. She cauie to Amer­ ica with her parents in 18oS, the fam­ ily coining direct to McHenry after- reaching this country. One year after her arrival in this country she w as united in marriage to Joseph Buhr, her husband having crossed the dark valleys quite a num­ ber of years ago. M rs. Buhr was the mother of eight children, six of whom are living, as follows: Mrs. Andrew Miller and Frank Buhr of this village, Mrs, Bar­ bara Miller, Peter Buhr, John Buhr and Mrs.iO. Stubenrauch of Chicago. The funeral was held from St. Mary's1 Catholic church here at nine o'clock on Monday morning of this week, Rev. A. Royer officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mrs. Barbara Mil­ ler, Anges Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Buhr and children, John Buhr, Mrs. NiCk Buhr, Mrs. O. Stubenrach, Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. W. King and daughter of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Miller of Woodstock. CARD OF THANKS. We, the undersigned, wish in this manner to thank the many kind neigh­ bors and friends for their assistance during our recent sad bereavement. THE CHILDREN. PLOT TO DEFRAUD BANK DISCOVERED TERRA COTTA FACTORY WORKMEN GET IN BAB AT NORTH CRYSTAL LAKE. Four Italian latK>rers are under ar­ rest at the county jail and a fifth one is being sought as perpetrators of a well-framed plot to defraud the Citi­ zens' State bank of North Crystal Lake. The arrests were caused b<' C. B. Wright, cashier of the bank, who declared that the profits to the gang did not net them $1,000. Reports say the gang cleaned up $880. The laborers worked at the Terra Cotta factory and all are said to have had savings accounts in the North Crys­ tal Lake bank. According to Mr. Wright, they gave their pass books to friends, who, thr« fake identification, he claims, drew out the savings. Then tljey themselves appeared at the bank, protested that c$omeone had secured their books and withdrawn their sav­ ings without authorization and de­ manded to be reimbursed, Mr. Wright said. The operations were inter­ mittent over a period of time, it is said. * 'Their game became so strong that they could not put it over," said Mr. Wright. "We have not got absolutely straightened out yet, so 1 cannot teil, and do not feel disposed to tell at this time, all the details and the exact profits of the gang. I do not think, however, that the bank will lose a cent. We have the goods on them." Michael Scotcbilet, fourth member of the gang to be Arrested, was taken in Chicago last> Friday and conveyed to Woodstock. HRO. Hamil T. Dtlktw. After a long and suffering illness Mrs. Hamil T. Dolbeec passed away at the family home east of this village on Sunday, November 3. The deceased was born in Columbia county, N. Y., July 12, 1837>v being in her seventy-sixth year at the time of her demise. She came to McHenry coun­ ty with her parents in 1846 and has made her home in this vicinity ever since. She WM united in marriage to Hamil T. Dolbeer on March 7, 1860. Four daughters were born to this union. One of the daughters preceded the mother to the eternal home, while the other three with an aged and grief stricken husband are left to share the sorrow bi-ought on thru the departure of a loving wife and mother. The funeral took place from the fam­ ily home at one o'clock last week Wednesday afternoon, Rev. W. A. Cross, former pastor of the McHenry M. E. church, officiating. The pastor preached from Psalm 23:4--"Though 1 walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort ,me." Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh of this village furnished the music. Interment was made in the little cemetery near their home. Don't forget the "movies" at the Central opera house Wednesday, Sat­ urday and Sunday. The latest and best in western comedy and dramatic films. Adv NEWSPAPER ROUTE IS SOLD. The McHenry newspaper route, which until a short time ago was the property of John R. Knox and of late in the hands of J. C. Holly, has been purchased by AlfdrtT" Kcause. Mr. Krause will take possession of the route on December 1. This route has seen a wonderful growth during the past five years. Five years ago when it first came into the possession of Mr. Knox the net earnings of the business were comparatively small in compar­ ison to what they are today. The new owner of the route is a wide-awake and accommodating fellow who we feel sure will take care of the business in a capable manner. THE ANNUAL NEETING of the McHenry Woodland Cemetery association was held on Nov. 4, 1912, at the rooms of the Bank of McHenry. This being the annual meeting the election of officers took place. All the old officers and trustees were elected, the only change taking place was that of treasurer, Mrs. Lola B. Walsh be­ ing elected to this office. The associa­ tion has done a great deal the past year in the way of improvement and hopea to continue these improvements with the kind assistance of the general public. L. F. BLOCK, Sec. NOTICE. No hunting or trapping allowed, un­ der penalty, on the premises known as the MeHenry Woodland cemetery. WOODLAND CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. H Notice Is hereby given that trapping on my premises is strictly forbidden, under penalty of the law. 21-3t Adv E. P. FLANDERS. Read The Plaindealer. Always somethiug new at the Cen­ tral opera house on Wednesday, Satur­ day and Sunday evenings. Adv WINS DIAMOND STICK PIN. G. A. Sattem, the hustling real estate and life insurance man, has again come into the limelight thru his expert abilities as a life insurance agent. In a contest that has been con­ ducted by the Mutual Life Insurance company and which came to a close on November 1, the McHenry agent was tied for first honors. The prize, a diamond stick pin, was hung up for the agent writing the biggest amount of business during a specified time, with the result that Mr. Sattem and another agent were tied for the honors. To show their appreciation the company officials awarded each of the two gen­ tlemen with a diamond pin. Mr. Sat­ tem is to be congratulated upon his success in the insurance business and here's hoping that still greater suo- cess may crown his efforts. Let the Ideal Ladies' Tailoring com pany make your new suit, skirt or ooat. Measures taken by M. J. Walsh. OLIVERITES ENJOY GAME DINNER. Sixteen Oliverites of Woodstock, mostly officials of the company, drove to McHenry last Saturday evening and enjoyed a game dinner at the McHen­ ry House. The county seaters arrived in town shortly after eight o'clock and dinner was served at about nine p. m. The crowd was made up of a happy bunch of good fellows and, to say the least, the popular hostelry was the scene of much activity during the stay of the Woodstock crowd. Those who made the trip were: Messrs. John Whitworth, Harry Cross, George Grif­ fith, Amos Stephenson, Lincoln Dib- bler, Albert Dana, Albert Wicks, William Conley, Clayton Ilarting, Jimory Kennedy, William Hughing, Bart Young, Robert Sharp, Henry Fisher, Fred Gaulke. and Hans Han son. WASN'T EQUIPPED WITH GUIDE. The failure to equip himself with a McHenry city guide before leaving Woodstock last Saturday evening came very near proving disastrous for Wil­ liam Conley, one of the Oliverites who drove to this place for the game dinner at the McHenry House. Soon after the crowd arrived in McHenry and while awaiting the call for dinner Mr. Conley (who, by the way, is not very familiar with the lay of the land here) went out to see the town and got ipst. After a nerve' racking experience he finally landed at the hotel and found that the crowd had left just enough of the spread to give him a slight idea what it was like. We would suggest that William supply himself with a city guide of McHenry and study it well before venturing another trip to this place. CHICAGO JUDGE SOME HIKER. Judge OwenB of Chicago, who spends much of his leisure time at Palm Beach, Pistttkee Bay, besides being a capable judge, is also somewhat of a hiker. This he demonstrated beyond all doubt last Monday, when he, in company with P. A. Anderson, walked from Palm Beach to this village to get a shave. They came down via east shore of Fox river, while the re­ turn trip was made thru Johnsburgh. While the two Chicagoans declared that the jaunt was made purely for the purpose of sight-seeing, their friends in this village fail to see a great deal of pleasure to be derived from such an undertaking. The two gents cov­ ered about twelve miles in their jour­ ney and we'll bet a pickle that they'll ride when they come to town for an­ other shave. • WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN ntm THE COMMNS OT OUK MANY EXCHANGES. To save 15 ona rubberized slip on coat see J. D. Lodtz. Adv MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OP MEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE. J. M. Carey, one of Genoa Junction's oldest business men, has retired. The Genoa Junction, Wis., roller skating rink has opened for the season The eighth annual flower show was held at horticultural hall, Lake Gen­ eva, Wis., last week. The McHenry County Farmers' in­ stitute will take place at Huntley on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 5 and 6. The dairymen's and housekeepers' school that was conducted by the Lo­ tus Women's club at Spring Grove last week was very well attended and proved a distinct success. The village of Barrington is fifty years old according to the Barrington Review. The village will probably celebrate the semi-centennial anniver­ sary some time before the first of next year. The village of Wauconda has placed a large electric sign board across Main street in that village with the letter­ ing. "Wauconda" thereon. Those Wauconda folks are surely becoming progressive. Employes of the Geo. M. Peck store at Elgin have just received a souvenir post card which was sent to them from Europe five years ago. How the card became lost and was delivered five years after its mailing remains a mys­ tery. W. J. Miller's sons, implement deal­ ers of Genoa Junction, Wis., delivered a car load of manure spreaders to cus­ tomers one day recently. Before de­ livery was made the purchasers were banqueted and shown a very pleasant time. The body of Mrs. Mary Dale of Lake Geneva, Wis., was found in a cistern at her home on Friday, Nov. 1. In­ vestigation has failed to show how the woman came to her death, altho it is thought that she lost her balance while passing same and fell in. E. D. Patrick of Marengo enjoyed (?) an automobile ride one day last week that he will not forget for some time. He took a spin with Joe Dawson, one of the famous race winning auto driv­ ers, from Marengo to Rockferd. The trip was made in thirty-two minutes. The Oliver typewriter factory is to have a new electric sign. The sign will be in the shape of a gigantic po- lioeman and will be in gorgeous colors It is estimated that one thousand lights will be used in the new sign. This will be quite an addition to the al­ ready very attractive electric display that the factory has. A. C. Strain, Harvard grocer, is the first to enter the race for the post- mastership in that city, He was out with his'petition as early as Wednes­ day of last week, the day following the election. M. F. O'Connor was the second Harvardite to enter the race* The Harvard Herald says that there are at lgast a half dozen who would accept the position in that city. At Joliet, III., Thos. H. Riley, the de­ feated Democratic candidate for con­ gress, is in line for the postmaster- ship. Citizens of Grayslake are to have a chance to vote on the question as to whether or not that town is to have a water works and sewer system within a few weeks, due to action taken by the village board. The question of the water works has been one of several years' standing and at last the towns­ people are to have the right to express themselves. It is expected that they will vote for the establishment of a municipal plant. It is also generally understood that the plan of a sewer system has met with great favor. A south bound freight train was wrecked near Cary at about two o'clock last Thursday morning and as a conse­ quence passenger trains north of that place were delayed until late that aft­ ernoon. The loosing of a diamond frame on the tenth car from the en- giue|ptelh» cause of the wreck. The loosing of the frame not only derailed the disabled car, but thirty-two others as well. The cars were scattered all over the right-of-way, blocking both tracks and badly smashing many of them. The caboose remained on the track and as a result none of the crew was injured. The Elgin Merchants' association has formally adopted the trade induce­ ment plan submitted a week ago by the special committee. The action marked the beginning of a campaign for the retail trade of all points with­ in a radius of twenty-five or thirty miles. Under the plan adopted the total carfare of the customer is refund­ ed in exchange for the purchase of a specified amount of goods. The cus­ tomer may pool his purchases among as many merchants as he desires, and all bear their proportionate share of the carfare refund. It has been fig­ ured out that the refunds will average less than the cost of city delivery in Elgin. Call and let us tell you about it and give you convincing reasons why the Round Oak is the ideal heating stove for your horned F. L. McOmber. 19Adv BAZAAR BEGINS NEXT SUffiAY ST. MARY'S PARISHIONERS LOOKING FOR BIG CROWD EACH NIGHT. St. Mary's Catholic church bazaar opens in Buch'shall next Sunday even­ ing and will continue for five days, closing on Thursday evening, Novem­ ber 21. On the opening night the ladies of the parish will serve a supper at the usual time and they promise to have plenty for all. On Tuesday afternoon the young ladies of the parish will hold a card party and in the evening serve supper. At the card party in the afternoon cards and dominoes will be indulged in for prizes, while the supper will be made up of all the seasonable good things. On Wednesday afternoon the married ladies of the church will take charge of things when they will entertain at a public card party. Cards and dom­ inoes will also be the afternoon's pro­ gram on that day, while in the even­ ing a supper will be served. During the piast two years a lively rivalry has existed between the mar­ ried and single ladies of the parish as to their entertaining qualfications. It appears that the young ladies believe that they can show their married sis­ ters up when it comes to entertaining and serving a spread, while the mar­ ried ladies are of the opinion that they have the youngsters backed off the boards in every respect. Now the only way the public can decide the question for themselves is to go to the hall on both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons anj) evenings. On Thurs­ day evening, the closing night, a chick­ en supper will be served. No admission will be char ged to the hall and a cordial invitation is extend­ ed the public to attend. Suits and overcoats made to your measure by the International Tailor­ ing company. Over 500 samples to select from. Measures taken by M. J. Walsh. Adv SCHOOL NOTES NeHENRY HIGHS LOSE TO THE ALUMNI BASKET BALL YEAN. Miss Beatty organized a boys' quar­ tet in high school Tuesday. Agnes Conway, Lester Sherman, Laura Barbian and Verena Justen dis­ cussed current events this weet. The following were visitors: Mrs. M. J. Walsh, Violet Vycital, Quinten Walsh, Ella Mollohan and Clyde Fran­ cisco. NCHMU-T High Dtfettoi Last Friday night the alumni boys beat the MeHenry high school to the tune of 25 to 18. This beyond all doubt was one of the fastest games played on a McHenry floor. Knox was hurt in the early part of the game and was succeeded by Sutton. This game shows very plainly that McHenry high school has a champion team. Following is the line up of the girls' team: M. Bonslett E. Petesch A. Wrede E. Harrison C. McOmber M. Whiting E. Smith L. Smith J. Freund L. Freund Petesch, 1; E. Goals--Bonslett, 1; Smith, 4; L. Smith, 5. Free throws--L. Smith, 1. Fouls--Whiting, 2; J. Freund, Bonslett, 1; Petesch, 2; Wrede, 1. Score 19. to 4. 2; Sweater coats in all the popular colors and nefrest styles for ladies, children, boys and men from 60c to $6.00 each at M. J. Walsh's. Adv LOSES TIPS OF FINGERS. August Wachtel, tenant on the Dr/ H. H. Vaupell farm, met with quite' a serious accident on Tuesday morning of this week when he lost the tips of his fingers of his left hand in a corn sheller. Mr. Wachtel was operating the machine and was making an ad­ justment when his glove on his left hand was caught in the rollers and be­ fore he was able to extricate himself the shredder had done its work. He was brought to the office of Dr. D. G. Wells, where it was found necessary to amputate all the fingers of his left hand to the first joint. It was only a short time ago that the house and faim buildings on the Vaupell farm were destroyed by fire and the accident to Mr. Wachtel at this time is deeply re­ gretted by all. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. The Aid society will meet this week with Mrs. Gaylord on Friday afternoon at 2:30. The young people will meet for their sing" and a good time at the Claxton farm Friday evening. The ladies are expecting to hold their bazaar in Stoffel's hall Dec. 4. Watch for advertisements later. If you Sunday evenings are dull and uninteresting enjoy a good time with us every Sunday night at 7:30. Other services: Sunday school, 10:00 a. in.; preaching, 11:00 a. m. E. A. ROBERTS, Pastor. C. I. ALLENDORF. GENERAL AUCTIONEER. Live stock and farm sales a specialty. My motto is, "One price and P square deal to all." Remember the name and call phone 607-M-2. C. I. Allen- dorf, West McHenry, Route 1. 19-3Adv Chicken feed at M. M. Niesen's. ITEMS OF LOCAL RIDE# AS PICKED UP BY PLADfDEALEX IT ; PORTERS DURING WEEK. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIY^' I-AGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY-- ' ' OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. Batter Mark«C ' Butter was declared firm at 32 on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krepel this morning a boy. That nifty box of writing paper c^me from McAllister's. Adv Chi-Namel days /are here--g«t it at McAllister's drug store. Adv Universalist church service at 11 a. m.; Sunday school at 9:30. The style is a hat or cap to Batch your suit. We mak% them. J. Ik Lodtz. Aify Flora DeVoss company will be wfttfr ' us at the Central opera bouse on Suih day, Nov. 24. Adf The plasterers finished up last Frl» day at the new home that is being. erected by N. A. Huemann. Mr. and Mrs. Math. Freund expect to eat their Thanksgiving dinner la th^ir new home on Pearl street. Our pure cold cream is absolutely harmless and will prove beneficial to* ' any skin. 25c the jar at Petesch *. il . The regular monthly meeting of tho Knights of Columbus takes place Stoffel's hall next (Thursday) evening*r> We have a stock of Butteriek pa|* terns on hand. Call »nJ make yovSf selection. Yours truly, M. J. Walsh, Nearly one hundred voters in thB- McHenry precinct failed to cart thell^ ballots at the national election last*' week. ... •" Mr. and Mrs. John Amann, who re­ side east of town, are the proud par­ ents of a baby boy, born on Fi^U^y.; November 8. .'.iM ; ^ Excavation for the new home that to be erected in the Hanly addition McHenry by Postmaster Mead his been started. £ On Thanksgiving eve, Nov. 21, ia this 1 .J date of the masquerade dance at the Central opera house. The price of the * tickets will be 50 cents. Acfcr ., Fox River Valley camp, No. 3251, R, ^ f N. A., will hold its next regular meet* . -i ing Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. Ajl members requested to attend. . . x ---------------------- -*• Wm. Spencer has purchased two lots v in the Hanly addition to McHenry We understand that Mr. Spencer win '. V build himself a new home next spring* John R. Knox, the automobile maife has taken the agency for the Empiri# ^- ^ automobile. The Empire ia a some looking car and should be a good * seller. ^ The first fall of snow of the seasons ^ occurred in this section on Wednesday morning. There wasn't much of thai . v beautiful, but enough to give warning - Vf of the approaching winter. *' tf i Ben Stilling and his gang of carp-, : seiners are now operating in the waters of Fox lake. The gigantic net is be­ ing operated with an engine this year. This does away with considerable help. The Socialistic party is growing in McHenry. At the national election held on Tuesday of last week four votes were registered for this party in the MoHenry precinct. One Prohibition vote was also cast. The fire drill at the McHenry public school, which was practiced some years ago, has been reinstalled and a drill is held once each month. At the last drill the entire school was emptied in less than one minute. The C. & N. W. wrecker WM here last Sunday afternoon to move a badly smashed live stock car from the tracks. The car was smashed while it was be­ ing switched on the siding here. The live stock that was in the car at the time of the accident was uninjured. E. W. Howe and family moved their household goods into the Perkins cot­ tage on North Green street last Satur­ day. Mr. Howe has decided not to build until next spring. Theo. Winkel and family have moved into the Howe house, which was purchased by then - some time ago. A . J . Kamholz, who has been coo- ducting a blacksmith shop at Cary, 111., for some time past, has rented the Inures shop in this village and > now moving his machinery into thceb place in preparation of going into busi­ ness here. Mr. Kamholz is a local product, is a good workman and is de­ serving of his share of patronage. One »f the especially pleasing event* of the season was the first number of. the entertainment course, which was* given at the Central opera house o« Tuesday evening of this week under, the auspices of the McHenry Industrial association. The English opera sing* ers were here on that night and theitr selections were the very best heard int McHenry in a long time. Their dif­ ferent selections in costumes were ex­ cellent. The next number, also a ; musical number, will take place (Ml December 21.