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WE WPERSIHIAL ITEMS • COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK IN IP out BUS* UTTIE VDlAGIj - 48 SEEN BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AMD HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR FRIENDS were were Uls.j', ¥< t- John Klink spent tfondi; in the metropolitan city. , v Miss Alice Walte was* Chicago visitor last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. ,E. L. Edinger Chicago visitors Tuesday. ,, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bohlander Cnicago visitors last Friday. F. Barbian attended to business matters in Chicago last FridajK F\ O. Gans transacted matters of ft business nature in Chicago Tuesday. Roy Zimmermann spent Sunday and Monday as the guest of friends in Chi­ cago. Mrs. F. L. McOmber and daughter, Corabelle, were Chicago visitors Wed­ nesday. N. U. Petesch transacted business matters in the metropolitan city Wed­ nesday. Arthur Sahs of Woodstock spent Sunday as the guost of McHenry friends. Anton Engeln was among those to board the Chicago train last Friday evening. v Miss Elizabeth Thelen was a busi­ ness visitor in the metropolitan city . Monday. Geo. H. Hanly was among those to board the Chicago train Tuesday morning. Miss Eva Stilling was among those to board the Chicago train Wednesday morning. Arthur Patzke attended the funeral of»relative at LaCrosse, Wis., last Saturday. M rs. John Aylward spent a few | days last week as the guest of Elgin relatives. Miss Lillian Heimer was among those to board the Chicago train Mon­ day morning. Mrs. Anna Zens & Waukegan is spending a fetr weeks as the guest of relatives here. Miss Fanny Granger passed Satur­ day and Sunday as the guest of Chi­ cago relatives. Dr. A. I. Froehlich was a business visitor at the county seat one after- nool) last week. Mrs. Elisabeth Buss spent a few days this and last week as the guest of Chicago relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Schuenemann of Chicago passed Saturday and Sunday here and at Pistakee Bay. Mrs. J. E. Wheeler spent a couple of days last week as the guest of Mrs. H. K. Harris at Wauconda. George Justen of Chicago is spending the week in the home of his parents, Mf- and Mrs. Jacob Justen. Henry Frett of Chicago was a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Frett, one day last week. Misses Kate and Maty Hess of Wuu- conda passed a few days last week as the guests of relatives-in this vicinity. Thos. Knox of Chicago spent a few days last week as a guest in the home of it is parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Undsay and children of Hebron were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wrede. Miss May me Smith of Lake Geneva, Wis., passed* recent day as aguest in the home of her sister, Mrs. Geo. B. Young. Earl Mead of Oak Park, 111., spent Saturday and Sunday as a guest in the home of his patents, Mr. and Mrs. H. ,C. Mead. E. B. Walsh of Chicago passed the first of the week as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Miss Pearl Claxton spent Saturday ,«s the guest of her sister, Lelah, who Is confined in the Post Graduate hos­ pital in Chicago. r Mr. and. Mrs. Howard Garner of Chicago were Sunday guests in the .home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stoffel. Mrs- Geo. Meyers Is spending the week as a guest In the home of her daughter, Mrs. William Marshall, at Morton Grove, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Martin and daugh­ ter and Mi-s. James Nogle and daugh­ ter of Woodstock called on McHenry relatives Sunday, afternoon. Floyd Thompson and Mr. Anderson r ofLaG range passed part of last week as guests in the home of the former's gj&udfather, Thos. Thompson. Blanche and MarcjelluB Meyers , are spfcudiuK » tew days this week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall at Morton Grove, 111. Frank Schumacher came out from dhicago last Saturday evening to spend Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mjg»and Mrs. Wm. J. Schu­ macher. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherburne of Nebraska were guests in the home of Mi's. Sarah and Miss Anna Sherburne the latter part of last and the fore , part of this week. ., \ Adolph Fisher of Elgin has been McHenry during the past two weeks working in tlie interest of the Catholic Order of Foresters. We are told that he has already obtained a number of 7 -*-•pfcw members for the McHenry orfeî FOURTH OT JULY COMMUTER ARB NAMED AT A MEETING OF THE AR­ RANGEMENT COMMITTEE " That the Fourth of July celebration in MeHenry will develop into one of the biggest and grandest events of the kind ever held in the village is the declaration of the arrangement com­ mittee, who are now hard at work ar­ ranging for the big event. The arrangement committee, consist­ ing of Rev. Edw. Berthold, president; WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN run THE COLUNHS OT 008 MANY EXCIANGES MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE Lake The saloon license at Antioeli, county, is $675. " The village of Grayslake has in­ vested in a luhgmotor. A carnival company is the attraction John H. Miller, vice president; Peter at Wood8UJck ^ Wfiek> F. Adams, and Simon M. Justen, secretary; Carl W. Stenger, treasurer, and Messrs. Jos. W. Freund, M. J. Walsh, M. M. Niesen, Martin B. Schmitt, N. E. Barbian, J. C. Bickler and Fred Justen, met at the K. of C. hall on Monday evening and as a re­ sult of the meeting the following com­ mittees were named: Advertising--F. G Schreiner, chair­ man; F. J. Barbian, J. W. Freund. Building--Stephen H. Freund, chair­ man; Math. Weber, Nick F. Freund, Henry J. Schaffer, Peter J. Freund, John P. Weber, Geo. B. Freundj Ben Brefeld, Albert Freund, Frank J. Freund and Fred Karls. Fuel and light--Jacob chairman; Ray Conway Stoffel. Sporting--A. E. Nye, chairman; Mar­ tin B. Schmitt, Richard B. Walsh, Chas. W. Gibbs. Walter J. Walsh, Ed­ win Heimer, Frank Justen and Prank J. Herbes. Parade--John W. Smith, chairman; A. E. Nye, Theo. Schiessle, Everett Hunter, Fred Weinschenker, K. E. Covalt, Schneider Bros, and John R. Knox. Decoration--The Just Us club. Refreshments--H. E. Buch, chair­ man; Anton P. Freund, Joe Weber, Henry Weber, Math. Heimer, F. J. Karges, Ray McAndrews, Robert Knox and Paul Doherty. Dance floor--Wm. G. Schreiner, chairman; Earl McAndrews, John E= Freund, Al. Krause, Geo. Rothermel, Peter J. Freund* Geo. Adams and Thos. Bolger. Purchasing--John H. Miller, chair­ man; Math. M, Niesen, fruits, candies, etc.; M. J. Walsh, dry goods, etc. As will be seen by the above, the arrangement committee has seen lit to call in the people in general to assist in making the celebration a success and they contend that if every mem­ ber will dd his part McHenry will en­ tertain one of the largest crowds on July iifth that ever gathered within her limits. The ladies of St. Mary's parish, un­ der whose auspices the celebration is to be held, will name their committees at an early date and we hope to be able to publish same in next week's issue of The Plaindealer. At the meeting held Monday even­ ing the parade question was also brought up and discussed and from the feeling of those present it looks as if this feature of the day's entertainment will be one of the big drawing cards. LENZEN-MILLER WEDDING IS SOLEMNIZED AT VOLO WEDNESDAY MORNING The weeding ceremony of Miss Eva Theresa Miller and Mr. Michael Len- zen was solemnized at St. Peter's Cath­ olic church at Volo at 9:00 o'clock on Wednesday morning, Rev. Franois J. Epstein officiating. The eeremony, tho simple, but very impressive, was witnessed by the immediate relatives and friends of the haapy couple. The bride was attended by Miss Anna Marie Stock, an intimate friend, while the groom was attended by Mr. Wm. Lenzen, a brother and business asso­ ciate. The bride wore a gown of silk mar­ quisette, trimmed with a messallne and net tunic and oriental lace, while the veil was held in place by a circlet of pearls and aigrettes. She carried a shower bouquet f>t bridal roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore a gown of white crepe de chine over canary and carried yellow tea roses The groom and best-man wore the customary black. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Gerhard Wegener and has resided on the Wegener homestead at Lily Lake for the last decade, while her early years were spent in Chicago, Wanke- gan, Kankakee and McHenry, and she numbers her friends by the score. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lenzen of Volo and is now pros­ perously located at Grayslake in the hardware business. After the ceremony high mass was celebrated by the pastor, after which the happy couple, with a few invited friends, repaired to the home of the groom's parents, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was served. Later in the day the couple left for Crystal Lake, where they boarded a train for Chicago, from thence they will- leave for a honeymoon trip thru the West. They will be at home at Grayslake after June 1, where they will be pleased to meet their friends. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Services as follows next Sunday: Sunday school, 10:00 a. m. -Preaching services, 11:00 a. m.; Junior league, 2:30 p. m.; evening service, 7:45 p. m. / C^Eviss, *• Most of the towns in McHenry county will use oil on their streets this year. Twenty-four took the teacherV ex­ amination at Woodstock two weeks ago. ' ; According to the very plates* census report there are 481 negroes in Lake county. John Metak, an Iceman, lost his life one day last week while fishing on Lake Catherine, Lake county. Owing to the judicial election no jury trials will be held at this term of court in McHenry county until June 14. A week's street carnival, for the benefit of the Harvard band, is draw­ ing large crowds in that city this week. The Elgin Tool Works has refused an order for one-half million shrapnel shells to be used in the Europen armies. A rural school teacher near Rich­ mond treated her scholars to a trip to Chicago and Lincoln park on a recent day. The Oliver typewriter factory is now working five nighty a week. A recent contract calls lor $3,000,000 worth of work Down at Elgin they are talking of reviving the old county fair, which in years gone by, was one of the Watch city's biggest events. Herbert T. Cooney, assistant cashier of the State Bank of Woodstock, has been appointed county agent for the Oliver Typewriter company. A team of oxen were recently brought from Babcock, Wis , to Shar­ on, Wis., "Where they are now being used. They are drawing more than a little attention. The city of Genoa, 111., has made the superintendent of water works the city marshall also. This does away with one office and cuts down the ex­ penses of the city considerably. The busines men of Harvard enjoyed a banquet and smoker at Ayer's hotel in that city on a recent night. The purpose of the event was to get the business men together sod/ work for the good of that city. Work on the new pickle factory started at Richmond this week. The building is to be located just north of the depot on the C. & N. W. railroad tracks. The structure will be 125x100 feet and will cost $8,000. « Sumner Hawver of Chemung, who two weeks ago struck his wife with a hammer and left her on the barn floor for dead and then went to the .house and cut his own throat in an attempt at suicide, has sufficently recovered from the effects of the self-inflicted wound to be taken over to Woodstock for examination. He was bound over to the grand jury and is now resting in the county jaH, awaiting his trial) which will undoubtedly take place some time during the May term of court. Crystal Lake Herald: The plans for the new bridge to be erected at Bur­ ton's bridge are now at Springfield awaiting the approval of the state highway commissioners. Eighteen bridge building companies gave es­ timates for the contract, the bids being based on plans and specifications previously submitted by County Sur­ veyor C. L. Tryon. The contract of the John J. O'Herron Bridge company of Chicago, who have the plans under advisement, provides for a rainbow arch, reinforced ooncrete bridge, with five eighty-spans, necessitating four central piers aside from the abutments at each end of the bridge. The floor is to be suspended from the arches, and the entire bridge will be con­ structed of steel and ooncrete, all the steel to be encased In concrete, that there may be no rusting and no paint­ ing from year to year. This lessens the cost of the structure and adds to its permsnency. The contract will probably be awarded to this company if their plans are accepted by the state highway commissioners. MEMORIAL DANCE AT PISTAKEE A memorial dance Will be held at the Oak Park hotel dance hall at Pistakee Bay on Saturday evening, May 29. Joe. J. Mertes, the genial landlord of this popular resort, informs us that he will run a series of dances at his hall dur­ ing the coming summer. He has al­ ready made arrangements whereby a four-piece orchestra of Chicago will make regular trips to his place and the dancers may rest assured of some splen­ did times there during the next few months. Mr. Mertes has turned his bar room into an ice cream parlor and all the good things will be served therein at all times. UNIVERSALE ST CHUKCH Sunday, May 23, services as usual: Sunday school, 10:00 a. m.; preaching service at 11:00 a. m. Subject of ser­ mon, "The Beginning of the Sky." A cordial invitation is given to all to at­ tend our services. , JOHN M. RATCUjrr, Minister. MCHENRY'S SOCIETY Rlftl N*i|hbm Plan A Saifritt On May 12, as Oracle Giddings was about to close the meeting of River- view Camp, R. N. A., a delay was asked for and she was seated in the centre of the hall. Neighbor Holtz On behalf of the Camp presented her with a floral, offering in remembrance of Mrs. Gidjings' twenty-eight wedding anniversary. Taken completely una­ wares, as she had no idea the memor­ able date was even known, it was some time before she recovered, but she did so in time to partake of the refresh­ ments with her usual good nature. At her request the presentation verse is submitted. Twent.y-eijrht years ago a bbishiuft brills Stood up beside a youth with pride, ' And took the vows that ru;ide them one Until their suuds of life hud run. ». Through sunny days and joyous weather, , These loving hearts have journeyed to­ gether; , 'Neath darkening sky and gloomy day They cheered each other along the way. Tonight a token liore we bring-- The Koyal Neighbors' offering. One blossom for each passing year And two to adorn this couple dear, God grant your future days may soeni As happy as a summer's dream, Until the time all trouble ends. Our Oracle, beloved of lodge and frieuda! Social WHMI The Social Wheel was delightfully entertained at the home of Mrs. Milton Ott Friday afternoon, May '14. Al­ though due to the inclement weather, the meeting was not very largely at­ tended. It was one of the jolliest meetings of the season. Two spirited contests were indulged in, which created great amusement, Mrs. D. G. Wells and Mrs. Win. Spencec carrying away the honors. At the close de­ licious refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Clara Starritt Thursday afternoon, May 27. C*l*hrttM Eighth Birthday Little Angela Petesch celebrated her eighth birthday anniversary last Sunday afternoon by inviting eight of her little friends to spend a few hours with her. Games of various kinds, to­ gether with the serving of refresh­ ments, made up an afternoon that brought joy to those gathered. Each little guest left a token for their hos­ tess to serve her as a memento of the pleasant occasion. Those present were Parmela, Gladys and Jeanetta Reitesel, Leone and Kathleen Givens, Margaret Stenger, Florabelle Bassett and Edna Schoel. ANOTHER OLD SOLDIER GONE CHESTER SAN FORD HOWARD IS LAID AT RE8T IN WOODLAND CEMETERY Chester Sanford Howard was born 'on a farm near Fox Lake, Lake coun­ ty, Illinois, Nov. 3, 1847. In February, 1865, he lnlisted in the 153d regiment of Illinois infantry and served as a drummer till the close of the war, be­ ing mustered out at Memphis, Tenn., on Sept. 21, 1865, after a service of eight months. At the close of the war Mr. Howard returned to his home, where he remained for niae years. On Dec. 20, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Martha Dalziel, also of Lake county. The first year of their married life was spent on the home farm. In April, 1876, Mr. and Mrs. HowaI'd move to McHenry, where he passed the remainder of. his life and passed away Tuesday evening, May 11, 1915, at 10:30. Mr. Howard has been an active mem­ ber of the McHenry Post, No. 20, of the Grand Army of the Republic since its organization and served as quarter­ master for the past twenty-eight years. There remains to mourn him a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Mllo Howe, of Aurora, 111., two sons, Gilbert C. and Raymond S , of McHenry, two grand­ sons, one brother, Edson C. Howe, of Fox Lake and a sister, Mrs. Hanna Drury, of Wilmette, 111. Besides these he also leaves a large concourse of friends and acquaintance thruout Mc­ Henry and Lake counties as well as the southern part of Wisconsin. The funeral took place from the Uni- versalist church at 10:30 o'clock last Friday morning, the last sad rites be­ ing performed by Rev. John Ratcliff, pastor of the church. The funeral was largely attended. Among those from a distance who were present to pay their last respects were the following: Mrs. Hanna Drury, Wilmofcte, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. ft. A. Qovan and Mrs. Olive Shed- den of Elgin; air. and Mrs. Edson C. Howard of Fox Lake; Mrs. Gussen- hoven, Mr. and Mrs. Davlin and Mrs. Addler of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. John Dalziel, Mrs. Nottingham, Mrs. Miller, Miss Miller, Wm. Dalziel and George Dalziel of Gurnee, 111.; John Rosing, Miss Rosing, Mr. and Mrs. James Dal­ ziel, Miss Daisy Dalziel, Guy and Rob­ ert Dalziel, Wm. McNeil, Robert Dal­ ziel and son, Robert, of Dighton; Doug­ las Dalziel and daughter, Laura, of Wauconda; Mesdames Flora Ernst and Stella Tonas of Grayslake. CARD OP THANKS We wish in this public manner to express our sincere thanks to the kind neighbors and friends for the sympathy and assistance tendered us during the last illness and after the death of our beloved ones. Also do we wish to thank the donors of floral contribu­ tions and especially the members of the G. A. R. of McHenry. MRS. MARTHA HOWARD ANIKCBILORSN. POSTMASTER IS APPOINTED JOSEPH W. FREUND IS APPOINTED POSTMASTER FOftH'HENRY APPOINTMENT A BIO SURPRISE--PRESENT POSTMASTER'S COMMISSION1 EXPIRES ON JUNE 20 Joseph W. Freund, the West Side clothier, has been named McHenry's new postmaster. The news announc­ ing the appointment was received here by wire last Thursday afternoon and came as a general surprise to our peo­ ple, as it was hot known that Mr. Freund was injine for the office. It will be remembered by many of our readers, especially the patrons of the McHenry office, that petitions for the office were circulated by Messrs. T. J. Walsh and John E. Freund and it was generally understood that these were the only two candidates for the postmastership. In an interview with Mr. Freund the writer was told that he received his official notification on Monday of this week and just as soon as his bonds are approved his commission will likely be forwarded to him. • Mr. Freund also informed us that he was aware of the fact that a protest had been made, but on what grounds he did not say. We have also heard it rumotvd that a protest has been filed and what effect this will have on the men down at Washington, D. C., re­ mains to be seen. As the matter stands today Joseph W. Freund is the newly appointed postmaster and, unless the alleged pro­ test counts for something, the new post­ master will likely take charge of the McHenry po&toffice about July 1. Post­ master Holly's commission expires one month from today and it is not, unlikely that Mr. Freund will go into office On that day. The final outcome of Ihe race for postmastership will be 'watched With greater interest than ever. NG DAY AT NEW ftkNK VILLAGE HALL TALK QUESTION TO COME UP AT NEXT MEET­ ING OP VILLAGE BOARD FORMAL OPENING OF BEAUTIFUb NEW BUILDING A BIG SUCCESS The formal opening of the new and beautiful West McHenry State bank building last Saturday proved one of the biggest events to occur on the West Side in many years. From the time the doors were flung open in the morning until the keys were turned at night visitors thronged the place. Up until the noon hour be­ tween four and five hundred people had called, while during the afternoon hours the building was jammed almost continually. By night it was estimated that nearly one thousand people had visited the place. Hundreds of others, who intended coming to town at night for the purpose of viewing .the place, were prevented from so doing by the heavy rain, which came up early in the evening. Harden's harp orchestra* of Elgin furnished music during the entire day and evening and, to qay the least, it was a big day for the bank as well as the entire West Side of town. Souvenirs of various descriptions were handed to the visitors as they entered or left the building, everyone being recognized, even the kiddies. The souvenirs were handed out by bank oflicials and their wives. Among the visitors were many out of town people, some coming from away over in Lake county. Hundreds of American flags were also carried away, which evi­ dences that the deposits were also sub­ stantially increased during the day. All in all, the opening proved one grand success and, what's more, with the opening of the new home McHenry can now boast of one of the neatest little banking houses in McHenry county. Go to Petesch's and get what you want when you want it. ATTENTION, WOODMEN There will be special business to transact after the regular meeting of Valley Camp, M. W. A., on Wednes­ day evening, May 26, at Woodman hall. Don't forget the invitation to attend the Ringwood meeting on Saturday night, May 22. WILL RACE AGAIN Otto Henning. the expert repair man at Stilling's garage, expects to race again, this time with Eddie Pullen's racing car at the new Chicago speed­ way. Mr. Henning drove a' car in the Elgin races last year and made a good showing. OLD VILLAGE HALL SOLD The old cheese factory, which for a quarter of a century or more has served the village as a municipal build­ ing, was sold to C. G. Berner on Mon­ day evening of this week for #101. The building must be removed within the next sixty days. WILL DO WHITEWASHING James Meehan has purchased a white­ washing outfit and is now prepared to whitewash barns and all other outside buildings. He guarantees satisfactory work at reasonable prices. INDEPENDENCE DANCE An Independence dance will be held at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening, July 3. Watch these columns for fur­ ther particulars. / Seed potatoes atM. M. Niesen's. McHenry may- have a new Village hall after all. In spite of. the fact that the proposition was voted down a few years ago, those favoring a municpal building are still plugging and hoping that something may be accomplished in this direction. . ' As previously stated, the question will come up for discussion at the next regular meetings of the village board and anyone having a suggestion to make will be welcomely received by the members of the board. Some very good suggestions have already been made and^ by inviting fur­ ther suggestions the board hopes that the village hall problem will be solved to the very best satisfaction of-every- one concerned. One of the suggestions offered th$ board is to build a new addition to the present pumping station, the new addi­ tion to be of sufficient size for council room purposes as well as to provide accommodations for the holding of elections. The old front, it was fur­ ther suggested, could be torn out and replaced with one that would do credit to the village and at the same time come within a cost satisfactory to all. Another suggestion was to add an­ other story to the present pumping station and place a new front in the building. In this manner, it was sug­ gested, the village would be given ample room for the holding of council meetings as well as a voting place. Then, too, a couple of rooms could be partitioned off to be used for attorney or village clerk's office and mayor's office. A further suggestion was made in connection with the village attor­ ney's office to the effect that hy pro­ viding a permanent office for said of­ ficial the municipal building would be occupied at all times and the business of the village could be disposed: of to the very best advantage. As the above are merely suggestibns, we don't want any of our readers to feel that the improvements will be made in accordance thereto, as it re­ mains entirely with the village board as to what disposition will be made of the village hall question at this time. However, in view of the fact that the old village hall building has been disposed of, a voting place must be provided. The pumping station is al­ ready taxed to its utmost capacity and therefore action must be taken on the village hall question sooner or later. If you have any suggestions to make go to the next regular meeting and lay your ideas before the board. We will assure you that each and every sugges­ tion will be given an attentive ear by our village dads. The cost of building onto-the power house and placing a modern front into same would be very small as compared to the expense of erecting a new build­ ing and we believe it would not be out of place to ask some of the contractors of the village for a rough estimate as to the cost of such an improvement. The Plaindealer feels safe in stating that the citizens and tax payers of the village will approve of any action that the board may see tit to take in giving the village a municipal building at a reasonable cost. WILL BEAUTIFY PROPERTY ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST ! BORDEN MILK COMPANY WILL CLEAN UP THEIR PROPERTY HERE Mayor-Elect Dr. David G. Wells has been given every assurance from the Borden Milk company officials tha|t their Green street property will be cleaned up and beautified. An order for 120 feet of pipe has al­ ready been sent into Chicago and upon its arrival here this will be extended to the one which carries the water from the mill pond to the old mill race. With the pipe connection the old race, which during the past few years has been used as a public dumping ground, will be filled in and leveled off. The undei brush and other rubbish will also be cleared away and the spot will eventuallyJbe turned into a beautiful little park and public play ground. We are told that the Borden officials are willing to extend the use of this ground to the village for park purposes and we feel certain that when once cleaned up the citizens, especially the business men in Centerville, will take sufficient pride in the pretty spot to keep it neat and clean. A number of the Centerville business men have already signified their willingness to assist in keeping the place presentable and it now looks as if McHenry will add another park and public play ground to its many beauty spots. R. N. A. DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT The Fox River Valley Camp, R. N. A., of this village will hold their an­ nual memorial dance at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening, May 29. Moore's orchestra wiii furnish the music for the occasion and tickets will sell at 75 cents esch. A cordial invitatioft is ex­ tended to everyone tq be present. PUISSANT. EGISTERNO.33288 Imi>orted pure bred Belgian draft stallion. Weight 2100. Pedigree shows t he best blood strain of the celebrated Belgian draft. Entire time at Hanly's farm, McIIenry, 111. AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALEI RE­ PORTERS DURING WEEK WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING n LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY-- OTKEK SHOR T rAKAUKAPHS > ^ ' A BntUr Marine Butter on the Elgin board of trad^V^:;: sold at 26$ cents per pound last Setai#*' A', day. .J -- 1 • i i i i . n • " > Chicken feed at M. M.Nieeen's. v"' Imported pure Olive oil at C. Una's. . ' . • . ; 4 Brick ice cream may be hsd Unti's at any time. Go to Petesch's and get want when you want it. what Special service votes on chi-namet/ at McAllister's this week. The W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. Sherburne- Tuesday afternoon, May 18. A good plumbing job is a ereatiOp, the others are imitations. See Herbes for the real goods. Special sale and extra votes OQ toilet soap and perfumes, May 20 to- 29, at McAllister's. Have you paid your dog tax? H Wfr ^ ' -Vj and you value your pet, you had better , % do before it is too late. V /S FOR SALE--House and four loft. Excellent building sites. Mrs. Malgr • y ^ Schreiner, West McHenry, 111. You'll never go wrong by eating ; • McHenry icecream, made from Bar> den's choicest cream. C. Unti. - S "The Exploits of Elaine" at the CeM* '4'. /̂ tral every Wednesday. Don't fail to read this story in The Plaindealer each week. Math. Freund, the Pearl street ̂ < j blacksmith, is one of the happiest meSn in town these days, all on account of the arrival of a bright baby girl at his home last Sunday night. " This is chi-namel week at the Mtf>; Allister drug store and ten grafonols votes will be given on each cent pur­ chase of chi-namel varnish or poUrii and house cleaning helpers. Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall oi Morton Grove announce the birth of » daughter, Eunice Blanche, born May 10. Mrs. Marshall is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meyers of this vil­ lage. ; A large motor boatfofthe E. Hunts* design and manufacture, was shipped to Chicago via express on 'Monday > morning of this week. The shipping . of motor boats out of McHenry by ex­ press is a bit out of the ordinary. | Jos. J. Mertes, of the Oak Park hotel, informs us that business has been exceptionally good at his plaee during the past month. His Saturday and Sunday crowds have exceeded all previous records for this time of the year. ^ A new electric sign has been placed at the foot of the stairway leading to the K. of C. hall in the Telephone Ex­ change building. The sign bears the K. of C. emblem in their di tie rent colors and is an attractive one to ' the least. . ' ' o i " - .'>7! V.4 J . T' / - ' .•31 On account of an unavoidable delay, I waa unable to get to McHeniy earlier, but may now be found at- "Slim's" music store With a select set of samples of goods as advertised in these columns last week. Madaaft VonPishman-Williams. adv. ' = John R. Knox, the local Ford dealer, reports the sale of ten cars during tho - past week or more. He received another carload of Fords one day this week. The new shipment was made up of the very latest type car as put out by the Detroit concern and new orders are being taking' right along. The art exhibit at the McHenqr public school building last week was witnessed and admired by several; hundred visitors. The pictures were the very best exhibited in McHenry and those who failed to visit the school missed a rare treat. The programs oo each day were also very good and. highly enjoyed by all. A small fire in the store he ar of Anton Schneider's store a* f'-l • hfc - /J in m*\#xYn Water street brought out the old towo as well Centerville hose carts on Mon­ day evening of this week. However, the blaze was extinguished before much damage was done. The fire started from a lighted match carelessly thrown into the place by a buy em­ ployed at the store. Mrs. Julia Bishop of Redingtoa, Neb., writes us that she leaves soqgi for an extended trip thru the She will visit her sons at Chealls^ Wash., and Medford, Ore., aa relatives at Portland, Ore. She also go to San Francisco, where she will take in the fair. Before her re­ turn she will also visit the eitiea sf; Los Angeles and San Diago. J. H. Miller, our progressive uiuuv* ment dealer, has just installed three beautiful monuments on the P. Stantcft lot in St. Patricks' cemetery in this village. The monuments are of Italian marine and were imported direct from Cararra, Italy. The monuments ato made to represent the Sacred H« a t» Blessed Virgin and St. Joseph. Sine# their installation they have drawn more than a little attention from those I whr> v-isitpd the burial grounds. .$>• ^ - V-W ^ " :K. f t . i , , » ^ .vft. 4 ^ M " •' - *w '«•*