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* -fl-U H J «•'" *•cf '*•> s"" * '-3'<V -c. r^': •»-"\,,£'.«^/--. \ afe ' ViS*:rf..'VA ? lk'-' -.•»*.• : * ;̂ t:̂ ^ :̂':W"i;®^^ :̂.'̂ :;:w ;̂a<p4;f# r-tW":/'v« '̂l̂ >̂ i >1* A IMhC A I t̂ r* •A««'̂ -» < * - " ~' \wC * v..^'* <»?$£?• ^;.'« ^-'i; -r'mi* MoITEXRY. TLLHSTOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 19. 1914. VOLUME XXXIX, ^?MW7:'^m . .. &&'/ A*& ^ -*» „ -V* »r. -? frV$V> ^V :^. WEEKLY fERSONAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS OT A WEEK IN - '<WR WSY UTTU'VUME "*% BEEN BY PLAIN0EAUER *KfOif£M AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUB FRIENDS. ^ Mrs. C. Wlrfs was a Chicago visitor ?, .last week Friday. M. L. Van >fatta was a metropolitan city visitor Monday. Mrs. J. W. Smith was a ChiCago vis­ itor last week Friday. John W. Fay of Chicago passed Sun- <da? witli his family here P. N. M usser boarded the Chicago train 1a«t. Friday morning'. ' P. J. Ckary was a bueineai visitor in 'the-Typewriter city Monday. Misses Mary and Theresa Knox were Chicago visitors last Saturday. Ray Conway was a recent guest of relatives in Chicago and Elgin Mrs. Mathias Bauer was a Chicago visitor last Saturday and Sunday. Raymond McAndrews of Woodstock was a Sunday guest of home folks. Miss Margaret Buss spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city, Miss Lola Boyle passed Saturday and • Stinday in Chicago and Whiting, Ind. Mathias Freund was a business visit or in the metropolitan city Monday. Martin Knox passed a few days last week as the guest of Chicago friends. Mr. and Mrs. Mike. Justen and Liz zie J us ten were Elgin visitors Satur- day. i Will lain ̂ Conway passed a few days recently as the guest of Elgin rela tives. ~ Howard Garner of Chicago spent , Sunday as a guest in the home of John Stoffel. Win. J. Welch attended to matters of a business .nature at the county seat Monday Miss Anna Frisby was the guest of Chicago relatives the latter part of last week. Martin B. Schmitt attended to mat­ ins: ters of a business nature in the windy -(} city Monday. >: Theodore Worts of Schererville, Ind., spent Sunday and Monday at his home here. Henry and Mitt May Maim an of Wauconda passed a day last week in this village. Mrs. J. C. Bickler and sons were guests of Woodstock relative* .'last week Saturday. Mrs. J. W. Aebischer and Mrs. H. Thompkins were Elgin visitors on Fri­ day of last week. Jay Comiskey of Woodstock was a Sunday guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller. Chas. G. Buss of Chicago was a guest in the home of his mother, Mrs. Eliz- beth Rugs, Sunday. James Walsh of Chicago passed Thursday of last week as the guest of McHenry relatives. Mrs. Theo. Schieesle, son, Theodore, and daughter, Bertha, were Chicago visitors last Saturday. George Johnson of North Crystal Lake was a Sunday guest in the home of Jtffs. F. K. Granger. • Mrs. C. P. Wright tad daughter were among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morning. J. W. Aebischer spent Thursday and Friday of last week attending to busi­ ness matters in Chicago. Miss Kathryn Knox of Garpenters- ville passed Saturday and 43unday as the guest of home folks. Thos. Knox of Chicago spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox. Miss Kathryn Meyers of Evanston was a Sunday guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Eva Meyers. Mrs. Frank Schnabel of Crystal Lake passed Wednesday of last week as the guest of McHenry friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hopp of Chicago * were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and M rs. J. W. Aebischer. Miss Susie Schreiner of Elgin was a guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Christina Schreiner, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Covalt Rod son ' passed Sunday as the guests of rela­ tives at North Crystal Lake. » Mrs. Sarah Dermont and grand­ daughter, Gladys Cobb, were Iforth Crystal Lake visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nogle of Wood­ stock were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gaylord Sunday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago was a - Sunday guest in the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Fred R. Goodman of Chicago was a Sunday guest in the home of his par­ ents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman. Ralph and Glenn Van Vatta of Chi­ cago spent Sunday in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Van Nat- ta. Miss Kate F. Howe returned to Klver Forest, last Sunday evening after spending three weeks at her home here. Mrs. Christina Schreiner returned home last Saturday evening, after spending the past two months witb her children in Elgin. r John R. Knox, M. L. Ott and Paul Barbian attended the wrestling exhi­ bition at the Woodstock opera house laat Thursday evening. "Mike" can tell you about his "miraculous escape" my A FEW-FARMERS SIGN WLK QMBOCm TURN DOWJIBORBFN - • >*ICES AM TOO U»w' ; In common with the Milk Producers association members in general, th< local dairymen refused to sign Borden contracts as given out by that company on Thursday of last week. The Borden prices for the coming six months as stipulated in their con tracts are as follows: - i April .$!.'« -'-H» * **'•*••V?" 1.20 l.tti 1.3a 1.30 1.50 May ... June.... .. July ...... August-- sw - September - - • ';•% Average 1-6 The prices as dethanded by the Pro­ ducers are as follows April... May ..... June.. July August September - - - - , v -,V > i+ «•*>;«* . - ->. $1JK) . 1.45 1.25 1.55 . 1.65 . I.TO Average , ..$1.53 2-3 The Bowman Dairy company, which has a large factory at Ringwood, con tracted last Saturday for the ocming six months at the following prices: April $1.50 May June July August September 1.25 1.10 1.35 1.55 1 >*)i) Average $1.48 1-3 At the McHenry plant of the Borden company only a few signed up, while the others are holding out to await further instructions from headquar­ ters. A meeting of the committees of every branch of the Milk Producers' associa­ tion was held at Elgin this afternoon for the purpose of coming to some understanding as to what to do. Patrons of the Bowman plants in different parts of the county are sign­ ing up generally and the patrons of Borden's plants expect the Borden people to come up to the Bowman prices. A few dairymen residing west of town, we are told, have already signed up with the Bowman company at Ring wood and in case the Borden people do come across" it looks like they will lose more or less milk at their local plant. The Borden price of $1.34 1*6 is of­ fered regardless of any test for butter fat, but ten cents bonus per hundred is to be added if milk tests 3.8 per cent or better in butter fat, making the maximum average $1.44 1-41. The producers' price of $1.53} is based on milk testing 3.5 per cent but­ ter fat, with three cents added or de­ ducted for every point up or down. To the Borden contract is attached the following stipulation: "Should conditions arise which warrant an ad­ justment of the above base prices*, the company stands ready to make such an adjustment, in harmony with the prac tice already established on past con­ tracts." The Borden company, on the basis of its promise to re-adjust prices later is expected to meet the Bowman prices thru extra monthly dividends checks. The company did this last year and it is only natural for us to expect them to repeat. The McHenry producers will, no doubt, follow the instructions of,the association. We have not learned the action taken at the meeting of the as­ sociation committees at Elgin this aft­ ernoon, but venture a guess that the instructions will be to sign up. •TATE W. C. T. U. WORKER HERE The McHenry county W. C. T. U. carrying on a special campaign work. Mrs. Elisabeth McFarlane, a state W. C. T. U. worker of Rockford, 111., has been lecturing and organizing unions in different parts of the county. At Union a new union was organized with fifteen members. At Big Foot Prairie a union with nine members was organized; also one at Chemung with nineteen members. Fourteen new members were added to the Harvard union and seven to Ringwood. Mrs. McFarlane has worked five days in Mc­ Henry, making public addresses and speaking in the public school. Seven­ teen new members have been added to the union. A meeting was called last Saturday and a woman's voting league was organised. Officers were elected. Captains were chosen to canvass the town- to try and get every woman out vote. The women are interested and are taking up the work in earnest. All women are invited to join the vot­ ers' league. rASSES EfKUNEEB EXAMINATION Victor J. Mayers, second son of Mr. and Mrsi George Meyers of this vil­ lage, who now resides at West Chica­ go, has recently passed an engineer's CnwuliUAVllMi WiWa MVUW» A1JC young man has been in the employ of the Chicago & North Western railway company for some years past and now claims the distinction of being the youngest engineer in the employ of company. to WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN RON TIE COLUMNS OF SuS XANY EXCSAKGES. 1 tnaecLLAMEOus assortment or news ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOB BUSY PEOPLE. Twelve women turned out to vote at the village primaries held at Waucon­ da two weeks ago. ' The annual town caucus of Nunda township was held last Saturday. Only few women turned out to vote. Business . has increased to such an extent that Postmaster O'Connell of Harvard has asked for an additional letter carrier. The single fare between Elgin and Chicago on the third rail line is now flo cents, while round-trip fares are felling at $1.$). Four large farms in the vicinity of Richmond have recently changed own­ ership. iThe farms represent an out­ lay of about $20,000. Mrs. Caroline K. H. Ela, who re­ cently passed away at her late home near Harrington, has left $1,000 to be used for library purj>oses in that vil- tag*. At a recent meeting of the East Dun­ dee village board an ordinance was passed limiting the number of saloons to six and raising the license from $500 to $1,000. Ceorge Meyers, a Harvard f&rm hand, was kicked above the eye by a horse one day recently. The injury was of such nature that it was found necessary to remove the eyej Capt.. Robert J. Beck passed away at his home at Harvard on Monday of this week. The deceased was custodian at the state capital building at Spring­ field during the past sixteen years. McHenry county, in common with other counties of the state, is now given an opportunity of obtaining con­ vict labor in building state highways. Whether or not this county will accept this aid remains to be seen. The editor of the Palatine Enter­ prise is complaining that too much money is being carried into Chicago from that village. A furniture store in that village has just been driven out of business and the editor asks: "Will the local stores finally disappear?" It cast McHenry county $3.39 per week to feed each of the forty-four in­ mates of the county-poor farm al Hart- land during the last year, while the oost of feeding, clothing and providing medical aid for them amounted to $3.91 J. Of the forty-four inmates twen­ ty-eight are men and sixteen women. During the fiscal year just ended the cost of maintaining the institution reached $14,383.29. So bitter is the dry-wet battle at An- tioch that friends and even neighbors ar6 not on speaking terms. A debate between the leading minister of the village, Rev. Stixaut, and Editor Win- die of Chicago is booked/or March 25. The minister will argue the dry side, while the Chicago man will handle the wet end. It is expected that the de­ bate will bring out the largest crowd that €ver attended a public meeting in that village. At the meeting of the McHenry county supervisors held at Woodstock last week it was decided by resolution to accept the county's allotment of $5,194 from the state highway commis­ sion. Initial work on state and county fund roads will be started on roads leading out of Woodstock, one-half mile being designated on the roads leading from that city to Harvaixl, to Marengo, to Huntley, to McHenry and to Crystal Lake, preference being shown for the highway leading to Har­ vard and thereafter in the order here indicated. MCHENRY'S SOCIETY S*«U1 WKMI TheSoieial Wheel met with Mrs. T. J. Walsh on Thursday afternoon of last week. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent by all. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lydia Owen on Saturday afternoon, March 28. TIm S«cial Wwktn The Social Workers of St. Patrick's Catholic church met. with Mrs. Pat­ rick Conway at her country home last Saturday afternoqn. The usual work was carried on during the afternoon and at an appropriate hour refresh­ ments were partaken of. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Edmund Knox next Saturday afternoon. SwrtriM C. W. Gc«Ml The members of the Kpworth of the M. E. ichunjh tendered C. W. Goodell a very pleasant surprise at his home on John street on Saturday even­ ing last. The occasion was marked with the playing of games of various kinds and at a late hour refreshments were |^?rved. All present had a fine time. OM FashiMM* SUMMT Mrs. J. C. Button served an old fas­ hioned stfpper to a number of her friends at her pleasant home on Green street on Wednesday evening of last week. The hostess added to the mer­ riment of the occasion with an old fashioned song. Everyone present ap­ parently enjoyed the occasion to the fullest, extent. * M«mr-G*-R*nn4 Clufc The annual St. Patrick's dinner was enjoyed by the members of the Merry- Go-Round club on,Tuesday evening of this week. Instead of traveling from house to house as on former occasions the members gathered at the Park hotel, where an elegant course dinner was- served them at 6:30 o'clock. After dinner the gay party journeyed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber on Main street, where a few,, social hours were passed at cards. Mrs. C. L. Page was awarded the ladies' prize, while the gents' honors went to H. E. Price of Wauconda. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames H. E, Price, C. L. Page, F. A. Bohlander, R. G. Chainberlin and F. L. McOmber. The meeting proved one of the most pleasant events enjoyed by the club this winter. O. E. S. Card Party The Eastern Star card party held at the Masonic hall herd on Friday even­ ing of last week proved one of the most enjoyable events of the winter season, twelve tables being occupied by card and domino players. The new dining hall was used for the first time and a more auspicious occasion than this could not have been planned and exe­ cuted for the opening event in the new addition. At cards Mrs. D. G. Nellis of this place and Mr. Lynch of Ringwood carried away the high hon­ ors, while Miss Mabel Granger and E J. Hanly were awarded the consolation favors. Mrs. C. W. Goodell won first honors at dominoes and Miss Alice Waite the consolation. At the conclu sion of the games light refreshments were served. As a result of the happy event the lodge treasuary was en­ riched to the extent of several dollars. 7. CAUCUS NEXT SATURDAY eawi barn burns WHEN WDl BE GIVEN OfTORTUNITY TO VOTE ONLYtolfc? CONTEST LIKELY TO BE WAGED -EVERYONE ANXIOUS TO KNOW WHAT tyOHEN WILL DO Next Saturday is town caucus day and from the manner in which the two candidates for the collectorship job are canvassing among their friends it is more than likely, that p large vote will he polled on that day. We mention the collectorship race for the reason that up to date this seems the only contest that is likely to be fought out at the caucus. For the other offices, from present indications, no contest will be waged, altho there is always the possiblity of someone coming-up at the twelfth hour. Since Mrs. Mayme Harrison has an­ nounced herself willing to make the race for the collectorship nomination she has been more or less busy among the voters of the township and we would not b8 at all surprised if her candidacy will mean tfye bringing out of a large woman's vote. - If it does not it will not be because she has not tried to bring them out. The present incumbent of the office is a man with many friends. He has hd1d the office for a number of terms and during the time that he has been connected with same his duties have been discharged to the utmost satisfac­ tion of all concerned. We believe that both candidates are well worthy and ably qualified to ful­ fill the duties of said ottice. Ttyf places the voters in a rather difficult position as both*candidates have no other means of support and it will be hard to choose between the two. The polls will open at one o'clock and remain open until five. All of the names of the candidates will appear on one ballot in the following order: FOR TOWN CLERK (Vote for one) CHARLES B. HARM SEN FOR ASSESSOR (Vote for one) JIOHN W. KIMBALL OF MATHIAS FREUND DESTROYED BY FIRE UN1VERSAU0T CMURCH Regular services next Sunday. Sun­ day school at 10 a. m., sermon by Miss Margaret Hess at 11 o'clock. A cor­ dial invitation is given everyone both of these services. WOMEN ARE BUSY The members of the local W. C. T. U. have started out to make a house to house canvas to ascertain the num­ ber of female voters in the McHenry and Rittgwood precincts. The ladies have thus far shown themselves work­ ers and will not be satisfied until every house in McHenry township has been visited. Thus far the several commit­ tees in charge of this work have met with very few turn downs, nearly all of the female voters being willing to set their names to the documents to show that they are voters of the town. In this way the ladies will know about how many fair voters there are in the township, and this bH of information is something that all should be inter­ ested in. - CIGAR FACTORY MOVED Barbian Bros., the local cigar manu­ facturers, are now occupying their new building on Green street. While there is still considerable work ahead before the building is completed, it is so far advanced as to allow the firm to carrv on its business therein. The building thus vacated by them is now in the han<|s of the masons and paint­ ers and before another week has elapsed they hope to have same ready for occupancy by C. Unti, the local ice «reaw manufacturer and retailer. THE VOTERS' LEAGUfB The Women's Voting league will meet at the home of Mrs. Albert Mae- ther'on Friday evening of this week. All interested are requested to be pres­ ent. , Chi-Namel at McAUisterft> . ^•^4-' • K. «f C. B--g--t The members of the Knights of Co­ lumbus, together with their wives, members of their families and friends to the number of 170, gathered at Stof- fel's hall on Tuesday evening of this week to enjoy a banquet and listen to an exceptionally fine program that had previously l^een arranged for the occa sion. The hall was tastefully decorated in keeping with the day, which happen'ed to be that of St. Patrick's. Four tables occupied the floor space. The first, or speakers' table, occupied the space across the back end of the hall, while three long tables extended the entire length of the place. Mes­ dames John Niesen and Elizabeth Laures prepared the spread and, to say the least, did themselves credit in the undertaking. The goodies were served by the daughters of the Knights of Columbus. The menu read as follows: Itonst Chicken, Rcxorra Kilkenny Dressing Pig, a la Relihan Irish Snow Biddy's Delight Emeralds Celery, a la St. Patrick , Dublin Salad Killarney IMckles Oorfc Olives Blarney Cream Sweets of Erin Coffee After partaking of this bountiful spread J. J. Cooney of Woodstock, who acted as toastmaster, announced the opening of the evening's program. Mr. Cooney proved himself a popular toast- master. His original and laugh-pro­ ducing manner of introducing the dif­ ferent speakers and announcing the different numbers kept the large gath- in « Koniu- vrtrwwl -- "-rrj ----- "-- Misses Rose and Varena J us ten opened the program witb a very well delivered piano duet. They were fol­ lowed by Rev; A- Royer of St. Mary's Catholic church, who chose as bis sub­ ject "American Catholic." His ad­ dress was a well chosen one and brim full of good wholesome food for thought. Miss Eleanor Phalin's read­ ing of "Ruggles' Dinner Party" won her a hearty applause. Miss Mary Burke next favored the audience with (tfentinuea on page four) FOR COLLECTOR (Vote for one) JOHN NIESEN MRS. MAYME HARRISON FOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER (Vote for one) JOHN BOYLE As will be seen by the above, blank line will be left underneath each office. This is to give the voter an op portunity to write in a name in case he wishes to vote for some one other than those whose names appear printed on the ballot. It should also be remembered (and this we are saying for the benefit of the ladies and those who have never before voted) that only one candidate can be voted for for any one of the four offices. In other words, place a cross in the square preceeding the name of the candidate for which you wish to vote. For instance, if you wish to vote for Chas. B. Harmsen for town clerk, place a cross in the square pre­ ceding his name. Should you have a person in mind who you believe would make an excellent candidate for this office you may vote for him or her, as the case may be, by writing in the name in the blank line underneath the name of Mr. Harmsen, cross the square in front of the name you have written in and the trick is accomplished. By crossing both squares your vote be­ comes void and is thrown out at the count. This rule applies not only to the town clerk office, but to all of­ fices to be voted upon. In view of the fact that there will be but one contest on next Saturday, it would probably be well to explain to the ladies how to mark the squares for the office of town collector. As will be seen by the above specimen ticket, John Niesen and Mrs. Harrison are the two candidates to be voted upon. In case one wishes to vote for the first named candidate one may do so by crossing the square preceding his name. On the other hand should you desire to cast your ballot for Mrs. Har­ rison you will cross the square preced­ ing her name. On no event should the squares preceding both names be Mn/*h o m a nlri n rr urmil/) Ka void and thrown out at the counting. Again we wish to call to the atten­ tion of all concerned that the ballots for Saturday's caucus will be printed on Friday afternoon and in order to have your name appear on same kindly advise The Plaindealer office no later than tomorrow (Friday) noon. We have also been requested to an­ nounce that the afternoon Borden milk train will carry passengers on its re­ turn trip between^ Ringwood and t;his station next Satufuay afternoon. This will give the Ringwood voters, who have ro way of getting here, a chance to come to McIIenry and cast their ballots. One of the most serious farm fires to occur in this vicinity" in sometime broke out in the barn on the Mathias Freund farm, a short distance north­ west of Johnsburgh, shortly after 7 o'clock on Monday evening of this week. The fire, which was first discovered in the horse barn and which evidently started in that part of the structure, had gained such headway when first seen that it was with the greatest dif­ ficulty that Mr. Freiind, with his good wife and hired man. succeeded in sav­ ing his thirty-five head of choice dairy cows and several head of high priced horses. So close was the fire to the horses that the three heroes took great chances of being severely burned while at work cutting the ropes to free the animals from the perils of the rapidly spreading flames. How the three suc­ ceeded in getting all the live stock out of the.building is more than they are tod&y able to relate. One can easi­ ly imagine how rapidly the fire spread when it is disclosed that the entire structure was in ruins in less than an hour after the fire was discovered and one can easily understand that the work of freeing the live stock must have been accomplished in a very few minutes. The feat could only be ac­ complished by level headed people and these two men and one woman are sure to be congratulated on their heroic work. By the time the live stock had been saved a number of nearby farmers were on the scene to render their assistance, but by this time the fire had eaten its way into every section of the structure and it was with the utmost difficulty that the few pieces of .machinery and automobile were saved from destruc­ tion. In less than half an hour there were nearly one hundred people on the grounds. The first'of these to arrive directed their efforts to saving the house, which stood but a few rods away. With the assistance of blankets an<| comforters this was accomplished. Altho partially covered by insurance the fire means a heavy loss to the own­ er. The building not only housed a large quantity of hay and feed but also sheltered more or less practically new machinery. All of the harness and •horse goods were lost, together with hundreds of dollars' worth of feed and machinery. Of the two silos, one, a frame structure which stood at the north end of the barn, is a total loss, while a block structure on the south end is said to be beyond repair. While this structure still stands, it is said that the heat has damaged it to such an extent that it can never be re-filled. It is thought, however, that most of the feed now stored therein can be put to some.use. Had the fire started an hour or two later the chances are that Mr. Freund would have lost everything. Every­ one on the farm would have been asleep by this time and it is more than likely that most all, if not all, of his valuable live stock would have been consumed by the flames. Mr. Freund is in possession of one of the very best 4airy herds in that part of the country and his horses, also, are said to be of the best to be found in McHenry town ship. In fact, Mr. Freund had a place of which he could well feel proud and he has the sympathy of the publio in general in his misfortune. We understand that the insurance carried by Mr. Freund will be adjusted at an early date and that plans are ajready under way for a new structure to take the place of the one destroyed NO. 40 OF LOCAL UTTEKST •: 3 , -•'4'5'i AS nCKED or IT rUMDEUn K- rORTQtS DDRDW WEEK •-ft' : > - r - U f i WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOOtG IN THIS VII*. ^ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY--, i.V ̂ OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. Batter MarkaC >3^" Butter was declared firm at 2S|oenta ' on the Elgin board of trade Monday. \VfjN flat wall finish at MeAUia< Pat-Co ter's. Removal sale on pipes at Barbiaa Bros. . Get your seed potatoes ' U-.': Niesen's. : : - FOR SALE C. G. Berner. -1 h. p. eiectrie motor* J* : -- . . McAllister says Chi-Namel is a good - -.nt-' finish for floors. Dr. Roberts sale at Petesch's. veterinary remedies lop s £ at* If you want to purchase a piper bargain, call at Barbian Bros. Complexion protection against March winds--our Benzo cream. 25c. Petesch. The Plaindealer hopes to be in its? new quarters by the first of next week.p See ESLER for everything electrical.. ; Expert house wiring, reasonable prices | The Lotus millinery parlor spring' opening will take March 28. place on Saturdays For pickle contracts call' ft F.; Bohlander's store. National felckle Canning Co. 40-10t ' I A St. Patrick's dance was held afc' . | • the Central opera house on Tuesday* ^ J evening of this week. Resort owners of McHenry ahd vi­ cinity are looking forward to an ex­ ceptionally busy-season. , The regular monthly meeting of the ^ r Knights of Columbus takes place at Stoffel's hall this Thursday evening. The frost is nearly all out of th© ground and with a nice spring rain thexV.^Vj soil should soon be ready for the plow.' ' v'. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; preach­ ing, 11:00 a. m.; Junior league, 2:30; Epworth league, 7:45. We are glad to note that with the warmer weather many have been able to come who have been kept at home. The Dorcas society reports a splen­ did meeting. Epworth league membership and at­ tendance is increasing rapidly under the stimulus of a contest. A decided and manifest interest is awakened by the activities of the W. C. T. U., and things are beginning to move as never , before in McHenry township. It takes the conviction of women to move things. They have the hearty support of a host, who are looking for better things. F. A. SHIPLKY, Pastor. TELEPHONE EXCHANGE BUILDING Work on the remodeling of the Tel­ ephone Exchange building is going on at a merry clip. The new partition and toilet room are already completed. The heating'apparatus is installed and just as soon as the present occupant of the place vacates same the Western Electric company of Chicago will send men to McHenry to place the new fix­ tures and apparatus. NOTED LECTURER COMING ^ , Reverend Father Burke, a noted lecturer of Chicago, will speak at Stof­ fel's hall next Monday evening. This will be a rare opportunity for the peo­ ple of this village and vicinity to hear this able speaker and everyone who can should tuijn. out. Dr. Roberts' veterinary remedies for sale at.Pefcesah'g. One dose of Drake's German croups remedy is effective. A balloon free with each bottle this week at McAllis­ ter's. L__ There is a movement on foot, so wo>' are told, to. induce three women toi- come out for positions on the village board. ' S. 1 ^ I have contracted for 200 bushels of ' Red River Wisconsin seed potatoes.' Better leave your order at ooee. M.. M. Niesen. . , 40-tf Next Saturday marks the beginning of spring, but this does not mean that ' you should "change 'em." Better not. be too hasty. George Hauk has moved Ills family to Hebron, where he has entered the ; employ of the H. F. Lindsay meat mar­ ket and grocery! The McHenry basket ball team will give an Easter Monday dance at Stof-1 fel's hall. Watch this paper fdr fur­ ther announcements. 'V*v Tuesday was St. Patrick'a day aad ̂ the shamrocks were very mueh in evl- ; dence in MoHenry. Even the Ger-. mans were wearing 'em. v On account of discontinuing our re- tail store we are closing out our stock * of pipes at greatly reduced pHee*. Barbian 8ros., McHenry. The ladies of McHenry and vicinity . are cordially invited to attend the spring opening of the Lotus millinery ̂ parlors on Saturday, March 28. ><£ •• i .• i. ..».i i -- ' Henry Brefeld, the West Side ton- sorial artist, is all smiles these days, caused by the arrival of a young man' ^ at his home last week Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Blake at OO* tend are the happy parents of a baby girl, bora Tuesday, March 17. Hence the smile Grandpa Henry Degan la wearing. A number of the athletically Inclined v young men of the village have rigged up a club room over the Central buf- fet. The place has ̂ been fitted with a • wrestling mat and the boys are all testing their ability at the game. i Fox river is once more free front Joe; r The ice started to go out the latter ' part of last week and by Monday the stream was ready for navigation pur­ poses. The first motor boat to be seen on the river this spring made its ap­ pearance last Sunday. Mat and Will Karls andSbnon MSeb- els have returned to work at the Terra Cotta factory. The company has re­ cently received a number of large orders and there seems to be plenty of work ahead for. some time to come. Some of our iooal boys worked last ' • -|nj , Every steam railroad in Illinois be required after May 1 to maintain a bulletin board at all stations, announc­ ing the time of arrival and departure of every passenger train operated by iu Every station agent also shall be required to post a bulletin at least 30 minutes before the time of arrival of every passenger train, stating whether or not the train is on time and approx­ imately the time of i,U arrival. Thia rule was announoed Friday by the state W J: -i