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L Brooks of Slooum's Lake was a business caller here Saturday. M. D. Smalley of Woodstock was the guest of his family here Sunday. J. Vasey was a business visitor at North Crystal Lake one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gaylord passed Tuesday with relatives in Woodstock. Miss Mabel Granger was the gi\est of Chicago relatives Saturday and Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Bonslett passed Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Ben Stilling attended to business matters at the county seat one day last week. C. C. Colby transacted business mat­ ters &t the county seat one day last week. >. Peter J. Freund was among those to board the Chicago train last Friday morning. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of her sis­ ters here. Miss Florence Granger attended a dance at Hebron on Friday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schaffer passed a recent day as the guests of Waucon- da relatives. Everett Hunter transacted business matters in the metropolitan city last week Friday. Mrfc". D. G. Wells went to Chicago Monday morning for a few days' visit with relatives. Peter Heimer of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guest of his wife and daughter here. > Mike Winkel of Deerfleld was a . guest in the home of his brother, Theo., last Sunday. Misses Corabel McOmber and Esther Stoffel parsed Saturday and Sunday in the metropolitan city. Richard B. Walsh 6t Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Merrill Foss of Woodsttock was a guest in the home of his mother, M rs. A. 14 Loom is, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Mink of Gene­ va, 111., were guests of McHenry rela­ tives one d*y last week. Miss Esther Miller went to Chicago last Friday morning for a week's visit with relatives and friends. Mrs. Chas. Gaulke of Woodstock spent Sunday as the guest of her par­ ents,. Mr. and Mrs. August Feltz. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jecks passed a recent day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Grantham at Wauconda. Miss Bertha Schlosser of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday as a guest in the home of Mrs. Augusta Wolff. Miss Margaret Ay I ward of Chicago spent several days last week as the guest of McHenry relatives and friends. John W. Fay came out from Chicago Saturday evening to spend Sunday as the guest of his wife and family here. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Van Natta passed a recent day as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mort Ritt at North Crys­ tal Lake. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest spent Saturday and Sunday as a guest in the home of her parents, Aft. and Mrs. E. W. Howe. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay and daugh­ ter, Kathryn, .of Solon spent Sunday as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Howe. W. H. Gorman, George Jones, John Mason, Charges Irwin andGeprge Win- nenger of North Crystal Lake passed a recent day in McHenry. Frank Masquelet and son, Frank, were in Chicago on Wednesday of last week, where they attended the funeral of the former's brother, John Masque- lpt. Mrs. Button entertained Mrs. Greg- pry and Mrs. Phillips last Thursday afternoon and on Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Waite, Miss Alice Waite and Mrs. Merriman, Mr. Mer- rirnan being too feeble to be present. Those from a distance who attended the Fetersen-Schaefer wedding here )a$t Satqrday ijre: Mr. aqd Mrs. Geo. Bohr qf Seattle, \y^sh.; Mr. and Mrs. john f>»bel son, ^illiam; Leslie W»tts, Fred PegeJ, Jr.; Jpbn Martiq, James Wilson, Peter G. Petersen, Mrs. P. Petersen, Miss Hulda Thiart, Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Snyder, Lake Villa, III.; M. N. Winkel, Deer- field, III.; Miss Gertrude Sehaefer, Woodstock, Ilh; Jesse Wormley, Men- dou, 81 sabErnt-rcTusEN COUPLE MARRIED IN ST. MARY'S CHURCH PARSONAGE HERE. of Woodstock and of Chicago, sister bride and groom, bride was very white serge suit. A pretty January wedding was sol­ emnized ty Rdv. A. Royer at St. Mary's church parsonage in this vil­ lage last Saturday afternoon, the prin­ cipals in this happy event being Miss Lillian Sehaefer of this place and Mr. John Petersen of Chicago. The couple was attended by Miss Gertrude Sehaefer Peter G. Petersen and brother to the respectively. The prettily attired in She wore a large hat and carried a bridal bouquet of roses. The brides­ maid wore a blue serge suit and carried a bouquet of roses. After the ceremony the happy couple, with a few invited relatives, gathered at the home of the bride's mother, where a reception followed. The bride is the second daughter of Mrs. L; Sehaefer Winkel, who resides on the corner of Broad and < ourt streets. She was born and raised here, where, with the exception of a short time passed in Chicago, she has al­ ways made her home. She is a young lady of many pleasing qualities, being highly respected and popular among a large circle of friends and acquain­ tances. The groom is the second sop of Mi's. P. Peterseu of Chicago. He is now employed as a salesman for Fred IVgel, Jr., in Chicago. He is a young man of good habits and good business judg­ ment, besides being a jolly, good fel­ low to meet. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen will be at home lo their friends in Chicago on and after Saturday, Feb. 1. Their Mc­ Henry friends extend congratulations. Moving pictures at the Central Wed­ nesday, Saturday and Sunday of this week. And don't forget the baby con­ test. Xi METHODIST CHURCH NOTES. Regular services next Sunday, Feb. 2* Congratulations and best wishes for the "Home Gnards." May their en­ thusiasm and success continue. The next meeting on Saturday, Feb. 8. A New Probationers' or Catechism class wil) be organized Sunday, also a new adult Bible class in the Sunday school, to be conducted by a capable leader. You will be welcome in either of thefce classes The\ continuance of the good will and kindness shown by all our |»eople is greatly appreciated. Any sugges­ tions as to ways and means of further improvement of our services and work will always be thankfully received. E. A. ROBERTS, Pastor. Moving pictures at Stoft'el's hall next Sunday evening, Feb. 2. 33 NAY SKATE NEXT SUNDAY. Owing to the fact that there was no ice last Sunday the skating races ad­ vertised for that day <Jid not material­ ize. The skaters all came out on Sat­ urday and on that evening all enjoyed a dandy, good time at the Orchard Beach hotel. They were very much disappointed to find that the ije on Fox river was in anything but good condition for the race, and C. F. Nor- ager is praying and hoping that the ice will be in such condition as to war- rent the pulling off of the event the coming Sunday afternoon, Feb. 2. The skaters are expected out again on Sat­ urday afternoon and the program as advertised in last week's issue of The Plaindealer will prevail. The baby contest at the Central and a good show, all for 10 cents. 3.'^ SOCIAL DANCE. Yourself and friends are cordially in­ vited to attend a dance to be held at Smith's hall, Johnsburg, Monday even­ ing, Feb. 3. As this is the last dance to be held in this hall until after Lent it is up to the young people of Johns­ burg and vicinity to take in this one. The manager is setting forth extra efforts in his endeavor to make this one of the most pleasant events of the winter seaSqn and those who attend may rest assured that they'll be shown one dandy, good time. Don't forget the date. They'll all expect you there. Everybody is invited. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Nett's big orchestra. Dance tickets, o0 cents. CHILDREN SURPRISE FATHER. Christopher Stegmann, the janitor at St. Mary's church and school, was given a very pleasant surprise by his children last Sunday, when they gath­ ered at his home to assist him in cele­ brating his seventy-seventh birthday anniversary. The gathering was one of the most pleasant family events of the season. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Adam Leitner and daughter, Lillian, of Elgin; Mrs. Mary Kaiser, son, Christopher, and daughter, Fran­ ces, and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schneider of Woqd stock. AS TAKEN ROH IK COLUMNS or 00K MANY EXCHANGES. •OWGB *t H4T FACTMtY. Dr. C. R. Fegers, before his depar­ ture for Keokuk, la,, placed an order for one of the very latest model launches. L. S. Wintersteen of Park Rldge, 111., was a caller at the factory one day last week and placed an order for one of tine very latest speed hulls. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY iR Carp to the number of 250,0U0 were taken out of Lake Waubesa, Wis., in \ one day. The fish averaged u n pounds apiece. Lake Geneva was among the win­ ners in the Red Cross seal sale, being granted third prize--a "Sanitary drink­ ing fountain. Carl Lundgren of Marengo, former pitcher of the Chicago Cubs, is being talked of as manager of the Keokuk. Iowa, club for the 1MI3 season. According to dispatches from Wash­ ington, I> Congressman Copley has introduced a bill appropriating $20,000 for the purchase of a postoftice site at Woodstock. A semi-annual dividend of 5 per cent was declared by the Farmers' New Era telephone company at a recent meet­ ing of the directors of the company held in Richmond. A re|M>rt has gained circulation thru- out Algonquin to the effect that that village is to have a new de|iot. North Western officials visited there recently and looked over the grounds. Prof. William Porter, professftr em­ eritus of Latin at Beloit college, cele­ brated his ninety-third birthday re­ cently. He has been connected with the college for ovefr fifty years. A movement is on foot in Waukegan at the present time to lorm a Girl Scout company and the preliminary steps already have been taken. Girls l>etween sixteen and twenty-one yesrs of age will be eligible for member­ ship. The option held on the J. G. Sher­ man residence at I^ake Geneva by the Negro Athletic club of Chicago, for which it is said the club paid $100 on a $12,500 purchase price expired Monday of last week and the property still be­ longs u> Mr. Sherman. Col. H. P. Davidson, founder of Northwestern Military Academy at Highland I'ark and which he moved some time ago to Kave's Park, Lake Geneva, died suddenly at his winter home at Avon Park, Fla., last Sunday night. Col. Davidson was seventy-four years old and he had been a teacher virtually all his life. Crystal I*ake Herald: A. W. Har­ riett of Cary was in Crystal Lake on business last Thursday. He is con­ nected with the Satisfaction Manufac­ turing company, makers of canvas gloves and mittens, with headquarters at Cary. The company does more or less of a mail order business, sending out material to be made into gloves and mittens by women and girls with leisure time on their hands, and pays them for the work. Prospects for the 1913 Elgin National road races to be held August 22 and 23 already appear bright, according to Secretary Fred Jencks. It is expected that the rule reducing the displace­ ment of cars will add to the speed and make the races of more general inter­ est. This will bring new entries and may result in the establishing of a new record, it was stated. There are sure to be several foreign cars entered, Mr. Jencks states, and"the list of prizes this year will be larger and more val­ uable than ever before. The Knickerbocker Ice company has acquired lt»5 acres of land at Lake Zurich and it is said that direct­ ors of the company are planning on maintaining a stock farm in Lake Coun­ ty. The new incorjKiration papers granted the company by the state will also permit the manufacture and sale of condensed and powdered milk. Whether the company will erect a plant at Lake Zurich could not be as­ certained, altho reports state that the company is considering a plan of erect­ ing a big plant in northern Illinois. H. M. Hyllesby and other lake shore residents of Lake Geneva have provid­ ed a couple of pulmotors, for the use of anybody who may need them. They are placed in the office of the electric light company and will be ready for use in any emergency. While possi­ bly the original thought in securing them was for use in cases of drowning in the lake, these pulmotors are equal­ ly as effective in cases of suffocation by gas or injury by electricity and the placing of these machines at the dis­ posal of the public will be greatly ap­ preciated by ^11 who may ever have occasion to need them. After next July, a standard barrel of apples must l»e twenty-six inches be­ tween the heads, sixty-four inches in circumference, outside measurements around the middje and the hea^s must be seventeen and one-eighth inches ip cjiameter. In accordance witlj the l&w, if apples are hand picked *nd free jrqm blemishes they ipay t»e labelled '•Standard." Rut a fiqe of one dollar and costs will he extracted for every barrel that is marked "Standard" and does not conform to the requirements. The law was passed at earnest solicita­ tion of those who believe that the pur­ chaser has a right to kndw what he is getting when he buys a barrel of apples. Masks and wigs of all kinds for the bail At McAllister's drug store. 33 TWO SILVER WEDDINGS ARE CELEBRATED IN TWO DAYS HERE AND At JOHNSBURG. Two silver weddings in two days is very singular, but nevertheless this very thintr occurred here and at Johns­ burg last Saturday and Sunday. The two events could have been held ithe same day for that matter, as the celebrant* were united in marriage on the same day at Johnsburg twenty-five years ago last Sfiturdav, January 25. The two couples who figures in this uncommon event are Mr. and Mrs. J. Klappi-rich of Johnsburg land Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Freund, who reside just north of the village limits on the Jolmslmrg road. OnS.-niiulay the Johnsburg couple cel«-in MI.-(i til(. event by inviting a largt g:ii lii-ring of relati vesand friends to their home to assist them in mak­ ing their twenty-fifth wedding anni­ versary a memorable one. In the morning the couple received the so­ cial blessings of the church during a high mass at the Catholic church at .lohiisburg. while the balauce of the day w^ parsed in visiting and general merry making. < >n Sunday Mr and Mrs. Freund cel­ ebrated a similar < \ei t at their beauti­ ful I'lMinh) hoim-. On account of the event Iteing held on a Sunday the church ceremony was omitted. Aiiout twenty-five families attended the two events, which will tro down in the familv histoi H > ol the two fam­ ilies as the must |ili asant ever exper­ ienced. Main beautiful gifts of silver, etc., were received by. both couples and the recipients frei most grateful to the donors tor the remembrances reCt ive«J. Mr. Klapperich is one of the town­ ship's prosperous farmers. Me and his wife are held in the very highest esteem by a large following of rela­ tives and friends, all of whom extend their heartiest congratulations. Mr. Freund, like Mr. l\iap|>€^rich, is also a successful farmer. Besides con­ ducting one of the neatest and best kept farms in this vicinity, he also owns the Riverside dairy milk route in this village. At the present time he is serving his second term as super­ visor for the town of McHenry and is considered one of our most, public spir­ ited and wide-awake citizens. The Plaindealer joins the many friends of the two couples in extending congratulations. Masquerade dance at the Central this (Thursday) evening. Music by the Air Dome orchestra. 33 IVEOF m is: SAMUEL mmNALD WAS MRN AT KLTAST, IRELAND. SHIPS COLLIES AND TURKEYS. E. J. Thomas, who resides southwest of "McHenry, and who is a breeder of collies and bronze turkeys, has been doing considerable shipping of late. Last week he shipped one of his best prize winning collies to Milltown, )Wis This particular collie won tworlnirds of the prices at the collie slibw held at St. Ijouis, Mo., three years ago, D. E. Gardnier of Chicago being the judge at the show at the time. Mr. Tnoiuas also ship|>ed a dozen line bronze tur­ keys to different parts of the country last week, liis slock of %)liies and turkeys is gaining wide notoriety and Mr. Thomas receives inquiries from many states of the Union regarding his prize winning stock. WILL SPEAK AT ELGIN. Everett E. Hunter, the progressive president of the Everett Hunter Boat company of this place, will be one of the speakers at a meeting of the Elgin Motor club which will take place in the city hall in the Watch city on Fri­ day evening, February 14. Mr. Hunt­ er will speak u|>on the dredging of the Fox river from Elgin to the lakes. The citizens of Elgin are quite anxious to see the river made navigable be­ tween their city and the lakes and motor boat enthusiasts of that city are doing everything within their power to see their fond hopes realized. It is up to the people of McHenry to en­ courage this work at every opportu­ nity. THE SOCIAL WHEEL. The members of the Social Wheel met with Miss Cristine Belle Miller at her co/.y bungalow on the banks of Fox river last Saturday afternoon. There was informal music, singing and jollification. Miss Miller w^s assisted by her mother, Mrs. Mm*y Miller, and her aunt, Mrs. P. Keilly, both of Chi­ cago. There are now thirty names en­ rolled and the society doings are grow­ ing more popular with each meeting. The meeting of last Saturday was closed with the serving of delicious refreshments. TAXES ARE NOW DUE, John Niesen has received his tax books and may be found at the follow* ing places on the days mentioned; Mondays, J. C. Debrecht's. Johnsburg; Tuesdays, Bradley & Foss', Ring wood; Thursdays, M. J. Walsh's, West Mc­ Henry; Saturdays, N. H. Petesch's, McHenry. Mr. Niesen can also be found at his residence Wednesday, Friday and evenings. 33-tf DR. SPURLINC AT CARY. Dr. A. V . Spurting, the veterinary surgeon, who for many years was lo­ cated in this village and during the past year located at Grayslake, has moved to Cary, where he will practice in the future. CAME TO THIS COUNTRY IN 188S, ARRIV­ ING IN McHENRY COUNTY THREE YEARS LATER. Samuel McDonald ̂ who passed away at his home here oo Friday evening, January 17, was a native of„Ireland, having been bars at Belfast, Ireland, on November 15, 1831, he being in his eighty-second year at the time of his death. He was educated in the common schools that his Country at that time afforded and his early occupation was that of a weaver, which he followed up to the time of leaving his native land. He joined the Presbyterian church of Ireland when still quite young and in 1852 he became a Mason at Lam be go, Ireland. The deceased came to this country in 185ft, his first place of residence in this country being at Troy, N. Y., which city he claimed as his home for about two years. The year following his arrival in this country he was unit­ ed in marriage to Miss Margaret Mc- \fah:in, t he ceremony having been per­ formed at St. Peter's church, Troy, N. Y. In 185S he came west and located in McHenry county. His first stop was at Crystal Lake and thence to Terra Cotta. He resided at these two places only a short time when he moved onto the old homestead, where he continued to make his hom. up to the time of his death. His wife departed this life some years ago. He was the father of ten chil­ dren, five of whom preceded him in death and five living. The living chil­ dren are as follows: Mrs. Fred Brown and Samuel McDonald of Chicago; Henry McDonald of Woodstock; George and Miss Margaret McDonald of this place. During his residence here he con­ ducted a small farm, which is located on the south border of the village. If ever a man departed this life without leaving an enemy behind, this man was our beloved friend, Samuel McDonald, as it can truly be said of him that he knew no unkind act and never carried an HI feeling toward any man. He was a man of great charity, cheerfulness and strong moral character. He stood for righteousness^ and all that was pure and good. His every day life was that of a true Chris tian citizen and as a friend and neigh bor his many good deeds will long re­ main in the memory of those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He will be greatly missed by not onlyt the members of his family, his jrfose friends and neighbors, but the citizens-in general. Especially will he be missed in Masonic circles, where his work and good will stood out most conspicuously at all times. He was a man who was beloved by all classes and creeds and who proved himself a sincere friend to all who formed his acquaintance. Such men as Samuel McDonald are few in these days and his beautiful life may be pointed to with the greatest of pride by the surviving members of his fam- ily. We will miss him, but his memory will never be lost to us. SCHOOL NOTES McHENRY TEAMS WIN OVER WOODSTOCK FIVES. One of the most sensational pictures ever produced will be shown at Stof­ fel's hall next Sunday evening. 33 TREASURY TO ISSUE NICKEL. The design of the new nickel, the creation of J. E. Fraser, an artist of New York, has been accepted by Sec­ retary MacVeagh of the treasury de­ partment to replace the 5 cent piece that has been in circulation for many years. Within a week George E. Rob­ erts, director of the mint, will order its coinage and it probably will be in circulation shortly after February 1. On one side of the coin is the repro­ duction of the head of an Indian. At the top is the word "Liberty" and at the bottom is the year 1913. On the other side appears the figure of a bison, closely associated with the his­ tory of the red man, and the denomi­ nation of the coin. W. C- T, U. ELECT OFFICERS. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union, which was organized here about two weeks ago, met at the home of Miss Ethel Owen on Tuesday after­ noon of this week and elected officers for the ensuing year. The officers elected are SB follows: President, Mrs. Adah Matthews; vice president, Mrs. Minnie Huteon; secretary, Mrs. Cora Rassett; treasurer, Mrs. Tillie Peter­ son. Refreshments were served at the close of the business meeting. The society already has a membership of fourteen and the members are out to double this number. A The junior-senior class has complet­ ed the study of American history and is now studying grammar. The M. H. S. teams defeated the Woodstock high school teams on the home floor on Friday, Jan. 24. The visitors this week were Mrs. Hungerford, Mrs. Spencer and Ber- teele, Miss Powers, Vera Doherty and Marguerite Knox of McHenry and Clarence Bolger of Woodstock. Two games of basket ball will be played at the local gym - on Friday evening of this week, when the Mc­ Henry highs meet the Crystal Lake highs and the McHenry Maroons will mix it with the McHenry Independents. These two contests should be hummers as considerable rivalry exists between the contestants. Admission to both games, 15 cents. B*T*' Giiu. Did we beat 'em? Well, I guess-- we just simply played rings around 'em. We will own up that Woodstock has a fast and snappy bunch of basket ball players. They played a clean game thruout. When the ball was put in play every player gave the best that was in him to make it a fast and clean game. The final score of Friday night's game was 20 to 28 in our favor. Glrla* Came. Altho the M. H. S. team was not in practice it managed to put it over Woodcock 17 to 14. Harrison and Petescn played as never before. Owen and E. Smith were given great consid­ eration by their opponents (slaps, etc.). Terwilliger played the sensational game for Woodstock, making the most baskets and fouls. Following are the line-ups: AS PICKED or BY fMIRREALER rORTERS MJM WEEK. GIRLS Woodstock Renich Miller Terwil lager Marrle Seaverson Nogle Field goals 14 McHenry--17 Owen Harrison E. Smith L. Smith Petesch RG L G C R F L F Sub -Terwillager, 4; Seaver­ son, 3; Petesch, 2; E. Smith, 5. Free throws-- Petesch, 2; L. Smith. HOYS Woodstock Anderson Sherborne Stemssy Mann Joslyn Howell Field goals 20 R F L F C R G L G Sub Bonslett, McHenry--28 Bonslet t Bacon, Stotfel Nickels Dodge Behlke Heimer 10: Bacon, 2; WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING 01 fW VA> LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VWJMM >-» OTHER SHOOT PARAGRAPHS. Batter Ufarkct. Butter was declared firm at 33) cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Get your favorite magazines at Mc­ Allister's drug store. 33 McAllister's cold tablets knock the grippe--25 cents per box. 33 The mbvies at the Central Wednes day, Saturday and Sunday. 33 "Custer's Last Fight," in three reels, at Stoffel's hall next Sunday evening. Another change in agents has been made at the North Western station here. Wm. Bacon, the McHenry well drill­ er, sunk a well for the Wauconda feed mill list week. Anderson, 5; Stemssy, 2; Nickels, Sher­ borne. Free throws--Bonslett, 2; An­ derson, 4. Referees--Giesselbrecht, Manock. LITTLE GIRL READ. Mary, the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Buch of Chicago, passed away in that city last Thursday after a short illness. The remains were shipped to this place the follow­ ing day, where they were interred in St. Mary's Catholic cemetery. Mc­ Henry relatives Knd friends of Mr. and Mrs. Buch extend them their heart­ felt sympathy in this, their saddest hour. - ENTERTAIN MERRY-GO-ROUND CLUB. Another very pleasant gathering of the members of the Merry-Go-Round club took place 8t the palatial home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger on Main street last Thursday evening, the event being given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. J. Stenger of Green Bay, Wis. The event was in the form of a si x o'clock dinner and a more fashionable private event never took place here. The beautiful home, with its brilliant lighting system and pleasant surround­ ings, presented a scene that was mast inviting. The guests arrived shortly before six and at the appointed hour all sat down to one of the finest spreads ever enjoyed by the club. After all had done justice to the good things served, tables were arranged and cards furnished amusement for the balance of the evening. A splendid time pre­ vailed until about the midnight hour, when the party broke up and the guests returned to their various homes. KICKED BY HORSE. Jos. Schneider, an employe of the McHenry brewery, is nursing a broken arm since Thursday afternoon. Joe had just entered the horse barn and on approaohing the stall of one of the horses, the animal, without the slight­ est warning, struck Mr. Schneider a severe blow with one of its hoofs. The blow landed on the right arm just be­ low the shoulder, with the disastrous result that the member was broken. He was taken to the office of Dr. 1). G. Wells, where the member was set and later was taken to his home. The injury will keep the victim laid up for at least a month. The baby contest at the Central awl a fine program of the latest and best in moving pictures--10 cents to all. 33 Lent begins next Wednesday and from that time until after Easter social activities in McHenry will be at a standstill. The ice men in McHenry and vicin­ ity welcomed the cold weather of Sun­ day and since that time all hands have been on the job. Arthur Erlanderson, a telegraph op­ erator, has been transferred from Car- pentersville to the McHenry station of the C. & N. W. railroad. Rumor has it that McHenry will have at least two air domes the ing summer. It looks like our people were going after the summer business in real earnest this year. Owing to the absence of snow the ski jump that was advertised to take place at Cary last Sunday was post­ poned. A number from here had planned to be in attendance. Geo. A. Stilling, the auto agent, now has his cars on display on t^e main floor of the J. J. Buch building. The Hupmobile pleasure oar is draw- I ing considerable attention and it now / looks as tho George would have BO " trouble making sales. The baby contest opened at the Cen- tral opera house last night and as a result a packed house witnessed the performance. The baby show is draw­ ing considerable interest and while quite a number have already entered their babies many new entries are expected. Asahel Stevens, well and favorably known to many of our readers, had the misfortune to have the index fin­ ger of his right hand painfully in­ jured at the American Steel 6c Wire plant at Waukegan one day recently when he pushed the finger ooto an emery wheel. MILK PRODUCERS MEET. A meeting of the local milk duoers was. held at the village here last Saturday morning, meeting was very well attended pro- hall The and proved quite an enthusiastic atTair. Officers for the local organization were elected and delegates appointed. The delegates will attend both the county and Chica|jo conventions. The farmet s are out to get more pay for their milk and from the manner in which they are organizing themselves it surely begins to look as if the milk producers will get their prices before they get thru with the big fellows. ENTERTAINS 800 CLUB. Miss Ethel Owen acted as hostess to the members of the «AK) club at her home on Waukegan street last Satur­ day evening. The evening's first hon­ ors went to Mrs. May me Overton, while Mrs. E. F. Thomas, who was substituting for Miss Mabel Granger, was awarded the consolation prize. The usual refreshments were served and a fine time was had by all. In our article concerning' the'Arti­ ficial Stone company, which appeared A in last week's issue of The Plaindealer, .'"J we unintentionally omitted the name if of Mathias Stetfes as one of the mem­ bers of the company. Mr. Steffes is the senior member of the company and is one of the most active cement man­ ufacturers in this vicinity. Additional instructions have been received from Washington with regard to shipping parcel post packages to. foreign countries. The new ruling is that packages sent to all foreign coun­ tries, including Canada, Cuba, Mexico and the Republic of Panama ̂ must have the ordinary postage stautpe af» fixed to them, as the new parcel post stamps will not do. m NOTICE TO FARMERS. We wish to call particular attention to our Illinois farm department which appears on the inside pages ol The Plaindealer each week. This depart­ ment is provided especially for the farmers and we urge every one of our farm readers to turn to this page each week. There are -uiany things of in- terest to be found in this department and we feel certain that our farmer friends will appreciate our efforts in giving them this big feature. Tho Plaindealer believes in keeping abreast of the times and wants to publish a paper that will be of interest to all < classes. Turn over to the farm de- partment and see how you like it EMPIRES FOR ma. Empires, model 31, 100 Inch wheel , base, 30 horse power car for t%0. "Pall equipment, including extra rim, Preat- O-Lite tank. Is a be tier car by bur than can be bought for same money or • one-third more. The Empire is built on the same lines as the high pctafld cars. No freak designs in the make up of the car. It can be seen at 1219 Michigan Ave., Chicago, and every visitor to the auto show should make it a point to call and see it. JOHN R. KNOX, local distributer, McHenry* IH*- 1ME "HONE GUARDS.* Don't foi^jet the meeting of the ' Home Guards" to be he Id at the bout^ of Miss Agnes Matthews on Saturday evening, Feb. 8. The officers and com­ mittees are especially urged to ho present. Hvuat , % -l '•:V • ; * ^ ^ . . .