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r-ra - ^ 3*? $ -iatil #": I VOLUME XLI MtfHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 16. 1915 NO. 13 tWEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS *4#C0MERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK ffJglllN OUR BUST VILLAGE IS NINE TEARS OLD West MeHenry State Bank Sthbted Nine Tears Ago B SeeigBy Plalndealer Reporters and Handed Into Our Office By Our Friends W. E. Whiting was an Elgin vis­ itor Monday. y Mr. and Mrs. I.; C Holly spent r : Sunday in Elgin. . „ ,» C. M. Bidder was a Chicago vis- V' .:.^itor last Saturday. vl. . Walter Warner spent Sunday as the £%uest of Elgin relatives. Ben Stilling was a business visitor pin Chicago last Friday. , Frank Schnabel was a business vis- fl:;5|it°r in Chicago Monday. * \l ' Walter and Edward Freund were ^ ^Chicago visitors last Fridajr. Mrs. P. H. Conway was a reeent "day guest of relatives at Elgin. Mr. 'and Mrs. John Aylward were ' {frosts of Elgin relatives Sunday. Atty. A. H. Pouse attended to legal matters at the county seat Monday. Frank Boutelle of Richmond was a MeHenry visitor one day last week. G. S. Randall of Hebron was a vis­ itor in town on Friday of last week. Math. Blake was among the Chi­ cago passengers last Saturday morn­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Martin and v |%on, Loren, were Chicago visitors last : '%riday. Edward Bonslett spent a few days recently a's the guest of friends in Chicago. Mioses Florence, Maude and Fanny Granger spent Sunday as guests of El­ gin relatives. Miss Myrtle Gans was among those to board the Chicago train last Satur­ day morning. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander attended to business matters in the metropolitan city last Friday. « Mrs. E. E. Bassett spent Friday of last week as the guest of relatives at %the county seat. Mrs. J. E. Wheeler attended the W. C, T.,U. convention at Chemung.last Saturday and Sunday. Ray Zimmermann spent Sunday and Monday as the guest of friends in the, metropolitan city. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Simpson ^of Dundee were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Claxton. Dr. and Mrs. Stanton of Chicago spent a few days recently as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs- B. F. Mar­ tin. Mrs. John Topped ,of Maywood spent a few days last week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Revor. O. N. Brass and son, Loren, of Grand Island, Neb., spent Friday of last week as guests of MeHenry friends. Gilbert McOmber of Chicago was entertained in the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber, Sunday. The Misses Schmidt of Chicago spent a few days recently as guests in , the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger. Mr. and Mrs. J. McDermott and son of Chicago spent a few days re­ cently as the guests of relatives east of town. / Frank Schumacher of Chicago was entertained in the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Schu­ macher, Sunday. Richard B. Walsh of Gpifcago is spending his annual vacation in the home of his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Mr. and Mrs Ray Conway attended the Western United Gas & Electric " Co. picnic at Aurora, 111., on Wednes­ day of last week. 7 Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fischer and daughters of Elgin spent the latter part of last week as guests; in, the home of Peter Thelen. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Robison of Crystal Lake spent Sunday as guests in the home of the. latter's parents, , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Welch. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Homuth and children of Woodstock spent Sunday afternoon as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Landwer. Henry Sjmes and daughter, Mrs. Carrie Johnson, of Crystal Lake were Sunday guests in the home of the for­ mer's brother, William Simes. Misses Irma and May Henise and Effie Magoon of Clear Water Lake, Wis., passed the latter part of last week as gufests of MeHenry friends. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stenger and r- daughter of Green Bay, Wis., spent a fpv-- few days recently as guests in the ||i!; home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger. Mr. and Mrs. & S. Chapell drove ik* out from Chicago Sunday and passed the first of the week as guests in the home of the latter's mother, Mrs. A1 ^ sena Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block, Mr. and Mrs. Risley and William Gruen- wald of Cary motored to MeHenry. on Thursday of last week to attend the Cubs-Sox game here. Mrs. A. K. Burns of Chicago spent several days the latter part of last week as a guest in the home of her mother, Mrs, F. K. Granger. Mr. Burns wm out vtw Sunday. tube*West* M^Hehry State batik is nine years old, the ninth annual meet­ ing of officials and directors having taken place in the directors' room in the bank building on Friday of last week. t Many important busings matters came up for discussion and disposal. The same officers and directors were re-elected for another year, while it was also decided to increase the num­ ber of directors from five -to six. A notice for a meeting of the stock­ holders appears elsewhere in .this week's issue of The Plaindealer. The West MeHenry State bank, since its organization and foundation, has experienced a wonderful growth. Aft the end of each year, following its establishment here, the institution 'has shown an increase in business over the previous year and at the ninth annual meeting it was found that the bank has just closed its most success­ ful year. The quarterly report of the bank appears elsewhere in this week's is­ sue and we ask yjui to go over the report carefully and see for your­ self the gigantic proportions the West MeHenry State bank has reached during its nine years of ex­ istence. The report is" indeed most gratify­ ing and the stockholders, directors, officer's and bank attaches may point to it with the utmost pride, as it is one that one need not feel ashamed *>*• ^ MeHenry ice cream has no com­ parison, because there is none as good, pure and delicious. C. Unti, pro­ prietor. Agent For Hinman Milker Raymond S. Howard informs us that he has accepted the agency for the Hinman milker, one of the best milking machines now on the market. A number of these machines are now in use on farms in this locality and the farmers Who have already invest­ ed are well satisfied with their ma­ chines. In accepting the agency the MeHenry agent was given a 'certain portion of MeHenry and Lake coun­ ties-, as his territory and those con­ templating the installation of a milk­ ing machine willmake no mistake by consulting Mr. Howard before placing' an order. He will be pleased to ex­ plain the merits of the machine at any time. Foresters to Hold Basket Picnic The members of St. Clara's and St. Mary's Courts of Foresters of St. Mary's Catholic church of'this place will hold a basket picnic'at Nell's grove near the Johnsburgh bridge next Sunday. Members of'St. Mary's Court .whose wives are not members of St. Clara's Court may bring their wives, while the same rule applies to the members of St. Clara's Court, whose- husbands are not members of St. Mary's. The party 'will leave Me­ Henry at eleven o'clock. .They will carry their own picnic lunches and a big time is being looked forward to by those contemplating taking it in. Is Teaching at Woodstock Mrs. Frederic J. Mershon is tak­ ing her aunt's place as one of the teachers in the Woodstock public school, while the latter is confined to her home by illness. Mrs. Mershon hopes that her aunt will be able to resume her duties within a' week or two. ______ Will Install Tonight The district deputy will be in Me­ Henry tonight to install the newly elected Knights of Columbus officers of the MeHenry Council. It is hoped that there will be a good turnout at the meeting, as,the distinguished vis­ itor will, no doubt, have newsof vital importance to impart. Every knight should be there. Boat Employes OIF A number of the employes at the E. Hunter boat factory are enjoying a vacation this week. The boys ate spending th? time in various ways. Some are visiting out-of-town friends, others are at their homes, while still others are putting in a few (toys in camp down the river. 1 At The Central Among the list of Famous Players •booked at the Central are the follow­ ing: "The Sea Wolf," "The Only Son," "The Master Mind," "The Heart of Midlothian" and Hazel Dawn in the famous romance, "One of Our Girls." <_ Teaching at Wdddstdck Miss Florence Carey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carey of this vil­ lage, has returned to Woodstock after spending the> summer vacation at her home here. She is engaged as teach­ er in the public school there. Big Crowd at Fair Thursday According to the Woodstock Senti­ nel, the Thursday crowd at this year's fair exceeded the record by about 400, the total receipts being about $800 more than last year. School books, tablets and pencils at jMcAllister's. ~ WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Mlsceffaneona Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Busy People L: B. Brown, Lake Geneva's newly appointed postmaster, took charge of the office last Thursday. E. Erikson, masseur, graduate of the Kfellberg institute, Chicago, has located at Woodstock. On account of the abandonment of the Lake county fair the association will lose about $1,000 this year; The Wauconda township high school opened on Tuesday morning of last week with an enrollment of twenty- five. Twd Hundred Woodstock Odd Fel­ lows, with their wives and families, enjoyed a basket picnic at Greenwood oil Labor day. The C. & N. W. railway has finally come across and paid the city of Har­ vard a $200 water bill, covering a period of four years. Lyle Woodbury has been promoted from telegraph operator at the C. & N. W. depot at Crystal Lake to sta­ tion agent at Bristol, Wis. The city council of Harvard has voted the sum of $1,800 to be used in defraying the expense of collect­ ing and disposing of the garbage in that city. The Marengo fire department is to be supplied with a motor fire truck in the very near future, the city council having placed an order for a one and one-half ton Jeffery truck. The Marengo Concert orchestra, which has been giving weekly open air concerts in that city during he past summer, gave its concluding c >n- cert on Tuesday evening of last we dc. According to a report of Robert Harper, deputy state fire marshal, who visited Harvard recently, more than twenty chimneys are in danger of causing fire to residences in that city. About a dozen members attended the MeHenry County Medical asso­ ciation meeting held at Richmond last Thursday. Dr. Corwin of Chicago made the principal address. A chicken dinner was enjoyed at the Columbia hotel. Golf is becoming more popular in MeHenry county right along. Har­ vard has had a golf club for some years past. Woodstock fell in line last spring and now Richmondites have become affected with golfitis and links have already been established near that village. That Crystal Lake will have its third banking institution is now an assured fact. The Home State bank is to be organized in that city some time in the near future. The R. J. Warner building, which is now occu­ pied by a furniture store, will quarter the new institution. Mr. Warner, who has conducted a furniture store therein during the past few years, is now closing out his stock and by next week it is hoped that alterations on the building will be started. The stock of the third bank, it is stated, will be held by Crystal Lake people. Woodstock Sentinel: Mrs. Arthur Skinner has resigned as postmistress at Ridgefield after many years of very efficient and competent service. She was appointed postmistress as Miss Glenys Jacobs and after her marriage decided to give up the position. Urged by patrons to continue in the position, she has remained there since her marriage a couple of years ago. An examination for applicants for the position will be held before the civil service board at Woodstock next Sat­ urday. The examining board consists of W. T. Wheeler, secretary, Frank Foote and E. E. Stevens, all employes of the Woodstock postoffice. Crystal Lake Herald: Tuesday aft­ ernoon two detectives from the Amer­ ican Express company in Chicago •came to Crystal Lake and in company with Sheriff Wandrack placed under arrest Chauncey A. Tuttle, on a charge of the theft of $3,700. Mr. Tuttle was taken to Chicagp by the detectives on the 5:28 train that even­ ing. Chauncey Tuttle was formerly employed in the money order depart­ ment of the American Express com­ pany's Chicago offices. Early in 1914 he came to Crystal Lkke and pur­ chased the Robert Andrews farm, abopt five miles from town, on the Burton bridge road. Early this spring he closed out his interest in the farm and moved into town, oc­ cupying a house on Ellsworth street, where he has since resided. Shortly after handing in his resignation to the express company a shortage of $3,700 was discovered at the main office of the company at 29 West Mon­ roe street. Another employe was ac­ cused of the theft, but maintained his innocense and "Was later dis­ charged. When Mr. Tuttle was placed under arrest he stoutly main­ tained his innocence. The general opinion of Crystal Lake people, who have become acquainted with Mr. Tut­ tle, is that he will be proved inno­ cent of'the charge. Deering corn harvester* at Math. Freund's. • NEW STORE FOR RINGWOOD Solon Mills Merchant Will Erect Stone Building There Ringwood, which is destined to be­ come one of MeHenry county's most hustling little villages, is to be given another general store and that, too, before many months have elapsed. This news became known last week, when H. H. Fay, the enterprising Solon Mills merchant, purchased ground at that place for the erection of an tip-to-date country store build­ ing. While talking with Mr. Fay one day last week the writer learned that Mr. Fay has had an eye on Ringwood for some time past. He has watched the small hamlet grow and prosper. He' saw the erection of the splendid new Bowman plant. He saw the estab­ lishment of a new lumber yard. He heard the talk of a new banking house and finally made up his mind that there was room for another general store in that community of good peo­ ple and thrift. Mr. Fay could not give us any def inite information as to the building' he contemplates to erect, but assured us that it would be one that no one need feel ashamed of and that a brand new stock of goods would be placed therein. Just what disposition he will make of his Solon Mills store is also still a matter of conjecture, altho it is probable that he will continue his store at that place. Mr. Fay is a bus­ iness man in every sense of the word and since locating at Solon he has ex perienced a successful business c4 reer. He is already well known tjo many of the Ringwood people and thje patrons of the Bowman Dairy com­ pany at that place and those who are in a position to know are of the be­ lief that the former MeHenry boy wijl do well there. i Tou are getting the best when yoti buy a Deering corn harvester. Math. Freund, MeHenry. t Is Sixteen Years Old William Rothermel celebrated his sixteenth birthday anniversary last Sunday evening by inviting a few of his young friends to pass a few social hours as his guests. In response to the invitations that had previously been issued, young folks to the ntun ber of about twenty were on hand to assist in making the event a most en­ joyable one. On account of the storm the party broke up a bit early, but nevertheless everyone went home feeling that they had been entertained most pleasantly by their polite little host. Games of various kinds were indulged in, while the customary re freshments were served just before the party came to a close. The host (was the recipient of numerous gifts, bestowed upon him by his guests of the evening. Married Ten Tears Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Stenger of Green Bay, Wis., motored to this village last week, their chief mission at this time being to be here on-" Monday, the tenth wedding anniversary of the for­ mer's brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger. Mr. and Mrs. Stenger were the recipients of numerous gL'ts during the day, among them being a toy automobile made out of small cooking utensils. The donor of this unique gift was F. L. McOmber, West McHenry's hustling hardware mer­ chant, who designed and made the machine himself. A Busy Contractor , - John P. Weber, the McH6nVy con? tractor and builder, informs us that he has enjoyed one of the best seasons ever and that he is about to start on his seventh residence since coming to MeHenry from Chicago early last spring. He has erected three houses in the village, as follows: The John J. Buch residence, the F. J. Herbes house and the Jacob Justen residence. He also constructed a summer home for Theo. Schiessle on the latter's property at McCollum's Lake. Will Build New Bungalow Dr. C. H. Fegers has just let the contract for a beautiful new six-room bungalow, to be erected on his lot just east of the Dr. N. J. Nye resi­ dence on Elm street. Ground was broken on Tuesday morning of this week and it is expected that actual building operations will be started some time next week. John P. Web­ er has the contract. Eagles In Chicago The members of the MeHenry Aerie of Eagles passed yesterday and last night in Chicago. The Eagles set aside a day each summer for an out­ ing and this year Chicago was se­ lected as the place to go. MeHenry Aerie of Eagles is one of the most prosperous fraternal societies in the vi^^age. Notice A regular meeting of the Uttiver- salist society of MeHenry will be held in ' the church parlors on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, at 8:00 o'clock. Members and all interested in the so­ ciety are earnestly requested to be present. F. L. McOmber, Clerk. Imported pore olive oil at C. Unti's. FREEMAN WHITING DEAD PASSED AWAT AT HIS LATE HOME MONDAT Was- Born at Johnson, Vt-, Jan. 8, 1822, and Came West Via Buffalo In 1842 Freeman Whiting, one of MeHenry county's oldest and most widely known residents, passed away at his late home, about three miles north­ west of town, on Monday morning of this week, aged 93 years, 8 months and 5 days. The deceased was a native of John­ son, Lamoille county, Vt., having been born there on .Tan-. 8, 1822. He was the son of Zachariah and Lueinda (Dodge) Whiting, he being the third of a family of eight children* all of whom, with the exception of his youngest brother, Arthur O. Whiting, having preceded him to the life be­ yond. He grew to manhood in his native state and attended school until the age of eighteen. While attending school he assisted his father on the farm and later on, when his father opened a general store at Johnson, Vt., he clerked therein for three years. In 1843 he came we§t via Buffalo and the lakes to Chicago and thence to MeHenry county. He remained in this county for seven months and then returned to his old home in Vermont. Having gained a love for the prairie sbil of Illinios he returned to this state the followink year and worked in a lumber yard at Waukegan for two years. He then came to MeHen­ ry ahd settled on a farm joining the one where he has spent the last thir­ ty-five years ojf his life. On Jan. 8, 1850, he was united in marriage to Lucy A. Smith, who de­ parted this life on Sept 26, 1912. To this union four children were born, all of whom are living, as follows: Del- bert A., Mrs. Richard Thompson,'Mrs. C. ( W. Harrison and Mrs. Frank E. Martin. During the time that the deceased worked at Waukegan he became quite proficient in the lumber busines, making several trips to Michigan to buy lumber while thus employed^ However, from the time that he first left his old home in the east his heart yearned for the farm and his pur­ suits of agriculture met with big suc­ cess. From time to time he added to his original purchase until he had acquired several hundred acres of the finest farm land to be found in Me­ Henry county.! During the days of his activity he always kept his farm well stocked with short-horn Durham cattle (registered), Clydesdale horses, Spanish marino sheep and Poland China hogs. Politically the deceased has always been a Republican.' He was a stock­ holder of the First National bank of Woodstock and for many years served as one of its directors. He was al­ ways one of the most prominent and influential men of MeHenry county, supporting with a liberal hand all causes of public benefit, especially the cause of education. Among his neigh­ bors, friends and acquaintances he was highly respected for his honesty and integrity. While his age pre­ vented him from activity during the past few years, he will always be remembered for his many kind deeds during his active business life. The funeral took place from his late home at 1:30 o'elock on Tuesday afternoon of this week, the Rev. Col­ lins of Elizabeth, 111., performing the last sad rites. Interment was made in*' the family lot in the Ringwood cemetery. We deliver our cream for. parties and all special events in any part of town at wholesale prices. C. Unti. THE BASEBALL SITUATION ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST Season Closes With Club $20* Indebtedness Farmers Sign Up Yesterday was contract day at the local as well as all other Borden fac­ tories in this district. The Borden company offered an average of $1.75 1-3 a hundred pounds for the six months beginning October 1, for milk testing 3.6 per cent butter fat, with a sliding scale whereby three cents are added or detracted for every tenth of one per cent above or below 3.6. Patrons of the MeHenry factory signed up without the least bit of re­ sistance and from all reports this same condition existed everywhere. The local superintendent informs us that up to last night all of the old patrons, with the exception of two, had signed up and he felt quite cer­ tain that these two would have their signatures to a contract before to­ night. School snplies at McAllister's. New Roofing Company The MeHenry Roofing company is the name of a new firm which nas just come into existence in MeHenry. Paul Meyers of this village and R. Wheeler, who has just moved here from Chicago, have formed a part­ nership and "will carry on the roofing business here. The two gentlemen are in Chicago today, placing an order for a car load of material. Mrs. E. W. Howe is showing an ele­ gant new line or fall millinery. Call and see her line and get price*. The MeHenry baseball season came to a close with the Cub game Wst Thursday and since that time Mana­ ger Walsh has been busying him­ self gathering in all the outstanding bills. In an interview with the popular manager the editor was informed that the club is in debt to the extent of about $200. However, those having money coming may rest assured that every penny of the outstanding indebt­ edness will be paid, as Manager Walsh will not be satisfied until confronted with a clean ijiate. Mr. Walsh has also requested us to state for him that every penny of the Cub guarantee fund will also be returned to the contributors, which means that no one will lose a cent on last Thursday's game. The receipts last Thursday fell short $4.35 of cov­ ering the $500 guarantee. To be ex­ act, the gate receipts were $495.65. The expense of staging the game, out­ side of the $500 guarantee, amounts to about $100, so it may be seen that the club lost quite heavily. . Since the club's indebtedness has been made public by the manager many of those who contributed to the Cub guarantee have expressed a de­ sire to donate a part of the money to the baseball club and thus assist the managers and the baseball players in erasing the indebtedness. After hearing these remarks we asked the manager of the club whether or not he would take out any part of the different amounts when making out the checks. His answer was not only to the negative, but added that "you may assure those who. stood by me that dollar for dollar will be returned to the good people jof MeHenry and then if any of them feel as if they wanted to donate a part of the money returned tsp them all well and good, but I am not .going to ask for a single penny." Mr. Walsh has too many friends in and around MeHenry to see him stand the loss alone and already a number have offered him financial assistance. The season, as everyone knows, was a bad one for baseball. Not only ih MeHenry, but in every town and ci in the country. But considering amount of advertising our village d rived from our baseball club, we fii ure that we are nothing out. Since last Thursday's game some the boys have suggested the holding of a series of benefit dances • during the fall and winter months. The sug­ gestion, as made by one of the loyal fans, was to hold a series of three dances, one each in each part of town. Three of our local musicians have already offered their services for such occasions absolutely free of charge and a number of the young ladies have already expressed their willingness to assist the club in any way possible. With such a spirit prevailing Manager Walsh need not worry about the indebtedness, as his many friends in MeHenry and vicin­ ity, we are sure, will see him out of it. Those who contributed towards the Cub fund are as follows: John R. Knox, Stephen H. Freund, Frank G. Schreiner, N. H. Petesch, MeHenry Pleasure club, Martin Sshmitt, Chas. G. Frett, Charles Unti, John H. Miller, Jacob Justen, Dr. F. J. Aicher, Bar- bian Bros., Louis Smith, John Phalin, Henry Wagner, Math. M. Niesen, Hei- mer & Bickler, Jacob Steffes, C. G. Berner, John J. Vycital, Gus Schoel, Frederick Weinschenfcer, Anton P. Freund, George Stilling, S. J. Dein- lein/F. O. Gans, Peter Heimer, Matt Laures, Bishop & Olson, Fred Justen) J. C. Bickler, Harry Lindsay, John Schaffer, N. E. Barbian, Ray Howard, James Revor, Wm. Doherty, Wm, Spencer, Starr Brink, C. W. Goodellj Mike Lavelle, Wilbur Lumber Co.^ Howard Wattles, E. V. McAllister, Miss Elizabeth Thelen, Schneider Bros., Peter B. Freund, Theodore Schiessle, Math. Thelen, M. A. Con­ way, Jas. Frisby, Gilbert C. Howard^ John E. Freund, Math. Bauer, Worts & Boley, Rev. Edward Berthold, Jos. C. Holly, F. J. Mershon, Hoy Banking Co., F. A. Bohlander, Alford Pouse, John Halberstadt, Jay Doherty, Qt W. Stenger, Henry Heimer, Frank H. Wattles, Joseph Engeln, L. I. Edinger, Walter Walsh, N. A. Huemann, Sim­ on Stoffel, John W. Smith, Order of Eagles, S. E. Heimer, Wm. Bacon, Theodore Grot, Everett Hunter, George Bohr, Wm. Smith, F. L. Mc­ Omber, John Heimer, John Boyle, Dr.( D. G. Wells, Richard B. Walsh. , Picnic Enjoyed By Many The Knights of Columbus boat ride' and basket picnic at Fox Lake last Sunday were enjoyed by a large crowd. Three boats carried the crowd to Fox Lake, the entire trip being highly enjoyed by all. The merry makers stopped at the Mineola hotel at Fox Lake, where a few hours were spent and a picnic lunch partaken of. The day was an ideal one for the occa­ sion and those who attended feel well repaid for so doing. 13 AS PICKED UP BT PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING WEEK What People are Doing in This YD-, , 1 j lage and the Immediate YidaHgr-- j f j Other Short Paragraphs s 'If Butter Market ' Butter "on the Elgin board of trade / sold at 24 cents per pound last Sat* urday. School supplies at McAllister's. Charlie Chaplin comedies Tuesday evening of each week at the Central. Fall opening of Miss Thelen's millinery parlors Saturday, Sept. 18 Movies at the Central Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday each week. ~?i The recent rains and heavy auto­ mobile traffic have left our streets in very bad shape. All of the very latest fall crea­ tions in the millinery world may be , found at Mrs. E. W. Howe's „ * Now is the time to leave ymfcr winter coat or suit at McAllister's ' for cleaning and pressing. The workmen are still at work on the Borden property in Centerville. A big improvement is already ticeable. The Air Dome has been closed for the season and the moving pictures are now being shown at the Central Opera house. The interior work at the village hall is progressing nicely and the board hopes to hold its meetings therein in the near future. All the very latest in fall and win­ ter millinery will be shown at the fall : opening of Miss Thelen's millinery ; store on Saturday, Sept. 18. The warm weather brought out an unusually large week end crowd. The MeHenry special was well filled when . it left this station Sunday evening. : 'h Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heimer have ' 'ff j removed to this village from Janes- ^ • ville, Wis., and will go to housekeep- ! ing in the Gage houpe on the West side- ---- '* The Famous Players Thursday. &t ' 'fj account of the length of the program ^ but one performance will be given of , "The Sea Wolf." Seven reels. -J^ ., •; cents to all. „ . \^:K : •We ire pleased to see that an Tfil- x -- ' usually large number of resorters are remaining for the early fall season, . which after all is the most pleasant U | season of the year. » ̂ Mr. and Mrs. Victor Meyers of West Chicago are the parents of a • . baby boy, born to them in the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers, here last Friday. Seemed a bit dull in town last Sun­ day afternoon. The absence of a ball game wa8 in part responsible, while the K. of (X picnic also took a large number of our people out of town. Every lady in MeHenry and vteifc» ity is cordially invited to call and in­ spect the beautiful new line of fall and winter millinery at Miss Thelen's fall opening on Saturday, Sept. 18. The Walworth, Wis., county fair Will be held at Elkhorn next week. The big show starts on Tuesday and will continue for four days. A num­ ber from this village are planning on taking it in. The grafanola contest at McAllis­ ter's will close on Sept. 30, and the contestants are all working hard to win the grand prize. Get the votes with every cash purchase and heip^ your favorite. School supplies at McAllisterfe While a number of cities and towqs in this locality have been visited by destructive storms of late, MeHenry has been more fortunate, the storms thurout this section being of le§s vio­ lent variety. if# . ,i?v' A fine crowd of young people en­ joyed the dance at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening and those present report an exceptionally enjoyable time. Metzger's orchestra of Wood­ stock furnished the music. Sunday was one of the hottest days ~ we have had this year. Seems too bad that this sort of weather could not have been dished up to us earlver in the season. It surely would hmVI^ meant more dollars to our people. "What's he doing, trying to scare us?" was the remark made by, a woman occupant of an automobile after the driver had bee 1 warned by a village officer for not going around one of the guide posts the right way. This happened in MeHenry la^t S\»- , day. < • 1 .• • "We are Informed that a hefit e# * Ale from Lake county's quarantined district was driven thru Johnsburgh during a recent night. Also that a. drove of hogs from the same district passed thru this village about the same time. We have been unable to verify the report, but if same be troe an investigation would not be oat order. ^ X , V •• w* J, c*i v . * ^ S L . J s 8 I - x . ...foSSS . '»