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A>:'^'4:. ~r$*- -̂J:'" ^"fyft't ?<:Jl: •:. ' h ' ' - - " ^ " f ^ • - ' . O s f - - . • ^ ; ' * : ' - * \'; i & & ,-.;:M \',t "1 , »*.*.i„;.*{-•^^•i>-ft i..• • «v«w»>« &y&*??• (*"> & Fit* A t '£ 'J ^ ' lS' >j * *« • • ^ .,- »-• - S> _uv *#>?,«*!• '.. ,1 J j . MoHENHY, ITjTjTXOTS, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1915 VOLUME XLT m 27 ?•?•&[% rss WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS P>! >4jCOMBR»S AND GOERS OF A WEEK ,.f :A IN OUR BUSY VILLAGE S$§| *' | . As S«M By Plaindealer Reporters And m*•': ®V- 0-, b\ • ftanded Into Our Office By Oar friends Kt+ - " &.V-. \ m. John Meyers was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. C. Unti transacted business in Chi­ cago Monday. Mrs. C. W. Goodell w*s a Chicago visitor Tuesday. ( ST F. O. Gans transacted business in \:f . Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. F. E, Covalt was an Elgin vis- 1 ;• itor last Saturday. 'x' ,Qharles Whiting was a Woodstock visitor last Saturday. John M. Phalin was a county seat •^V» visitor last Saturday. Mrs. C. W. Goodell was a Chicago ivisitor last Saturday. Vaughan Jones boarded the Chicago train Tuesday morning. A. M. Schiller boarded the Chicago train Wednesday morning. 0 *. Miss Mary ,Doherty was an Elfjin visitor one day last week. Miss Elsie Wolff was a Crystal 0-' , Lake visitor last Saturday. )?•; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Steuart were El- gin visitors last Thursday. ^ F. A. Bohlander was a business vis- itor in Chicago last Friday. 1, 'y John Pufahl spent Sunday as the guest of relatives at Hebron. R. I. Overton and son, Richard, were Chicago visitors Monday. - Everett Hunter and son, Arthur, were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber were Chicago visitors last Thursday. G. C. Berner was a business visitor in' the metropolitan city Monday. John W. Fay of Woodstock spent Sunday with his wife and family here. Miss Elizabeth Thelen was a recent gdest of Elgin relatives and friends. Mrs. Wm. Bonslett spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Mrs. J. C. Bickler was among the Chicago passengers last Friday morn­ ing. J. HP. Sfoitft attended to business matters ift the metropolitan city Mon­ day. Win. Smith attended to business matters in the metropolitan city Tues­ day. Jacob Justen attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago Tues­ day. Harry Alexander of Hebron spent Sunday as the guest of friends in Mc- Henry. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander was a busi­ ness visitor in the metropolitan city Monday. M.' D. Wilkins was among those to board the Chicago train last Friday morning. James T. Perkins and daughter, \ Adeline, were Woodstock visitors last Saturday. A. J. Winteringham of Dundee was a Sunday guest in the home of Thos. Thompson. Wm. J. Welch spent Saturday at­ tending to business matters at the county seat. Mrs. C. E. Gayiord and brother, Henry Gayiord, were Elgin visitors l*st Thursday. |flr. and Mrs. M. D. Wilkins were afnong the Chicago passengers Wed­ nesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Wagner and daughter, Marian, were Chicago vis­ itors Wednesday. Mrs. May me Isherman of Harvard passed a day last week as the guest of friends in town. Miss Carrie Kielhack of Chicago /^3pent Sunday as « guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Schoet. F. J. Barbian attended to business matters at Waukegan and other lake phore towns the first of the week. Walter Sattem is spending the week as a guest in the home of his brother, <J, A. Sattem, at Milwaukee, Wis. Guy Bacon of Woodstock spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bacon. Mrs. John Pufahl and daughters went to Janesville, Wis., last Satur­ day for a short visit with relatives. Miss Frances Welch is spending a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Dewey, at Milwaukee, Wis. Mrs. W. <D. Whiting spent several days last week as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J*. N. Musser, at El- *ln- • % - Mrl. and Mrs. Sam Homuth and children of Woodstock were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and ."Mrs. A. A. Landwer. Misses Cordelia and Agnes Wagner were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sattem at Slocum's Lake last Saturday. Mrs. M. J. S toff el and children and Mrs. J. J. Miller have returned from an extended visit with relatives at Humphrey, Neb. Mrs. McCue of Chicago spent a few days recently as the guest of * her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. McEvaoy, at St. Patrick's parsonage. Loren Martin, who is attending the university at Madison, Wis., is spending the holiday vacation in the home of his parents, Mr. and^Mrs. F. E. Martin, west of town. ICE HARVESTING SEASON T* Start Here Next Week If Weathet Permits / •j*- M f&g- At this, the yuletide season, everyv one has his or her own gift sugges­ tion to make. The iceman also has come in for his, which is for a good crop of ice, so that the unemployed may go to work on the ice fields. The writer called up the Brand icd house at I^cCollurn's Lake yesterday afternoon and was informed that the ice at that place was about nine inches in thickness and that the com­ pany did not care to put up any of the frozen water until it has reached a thickness of at least eleven or twelve inches. However, should the weather man suggest the harvesting of the* nine inch ice his word will be taken and work started at an early date. However, the Brand company has reasons to believe that the desired thickness will be reached shortly. Superintendent John Pufahl of the Borden company of this place, when ^approached on the subject, told us- that the mill pond ioe is between seven and eight inches thick and that the annual ice harvest would probably begin next week. Mr. Pufahl is in Chicago today, talking over ice har­ vesting with company officials, and he will not know until today just what orders he will receive, altho it is quite likely that about the same amount of ice will be put up as in other years. This means a few weeks (weather permitting) of work for the local icemen, all of whom are asking Santa Glaus to grant them their wishes by sending ice making weather. New Year Dance The members of the Neutral club are now busying themselves planning and arranging for their big New Year dance, which will take place at Knox's hall in this village on Friday evening, Dec. 31. The hall is undergoing num­ erous changes, including the removal of the rooms in the west end. This will add considerably more floor space for dancing and will afford better ac­ commodations for the enormous crowd expected to be present on this occa­ sion. Those having charge of the dec­ orations are working out something new in this line and the dancers may rest assured that this part will be well looked after. All of the old and new as well as a number of feature dances, including confetti, moonlight, balloon, ribbon and horn, will *nake up the evening's program and' everything will be done to show those who turn out one of the best times that they have ever had. A four-piece orches­ tra has already been engaged, which means that.first-class music will be on hand. The club members have decided to make this the fifty-fifty event of the season. By this they mean that the gentlemen will choose their part­ ners up until twelve o'clock, while the ladies will be given supreme reign after that hour. At the midnight hour the new year as well as leap year will be ushered in in a most ceremonious manner and those who fail to attend the event will be missing one of the biggest treats afforded McHenryites in a long time. Dance tickets are al­ ready on sale and are selling at 50 cents each. A cordial invitation is ex­ tended tb all. --' For More Pension One of the first bMls introduced by Congressman Fuller of Belvidere on the reconvening of congress last week was for an increase in pensions for the widows of soldiers and sailors of the civil war and the war with Mex­ ico. The present pension laws limit widows' pensions to $12 per month, while the bill introduced by Congress­ man Fuller increases the amount to $20 a month without going thru the usual routine of red tape of showing that death was the result of army or naval service. If enacted into a law the increase sought will begin at the time of filing applications for the increase. Receives Promotion Chas. F. Block, an old McHenry boy, and who for a number of years was employed at the C. F. Hall de­ partment store at Dundee, but of late with the Theo. F. Swan store at El­ gin, has been given charge of the men's department of that institution. About a year and a half ago Mr. Block went to Elgin to take charge of the shoe department of the Swan store anc} he has made such a success that the store management has seen fit to give him the promotion. Mr. Block's many McHenry friends will be pleased to know this. They Appreciate It The director and mebmers of the McHenry band are greatly pleased over the action of the board of edu­ cation, which body at a recent meet­ ing decided to give the boys the use of the school auditorium absolutely free of charge. This is also true of the choral society and both of these organizations hope to show the board members their further appreciation at some future date. Thor vacuum cleaners for sale by J. F. Adams, McHenry. Imported pure olive oil at C. Haiti's. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMN® OF OUR EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Busy People The Elgin police hove* ntade several raids on beer clubs in that city dur­ ing the past week. The Jeffery company of Kenosha, Wis., now gives employment to 2,450 men against 1,300 a year ago. The population of the insane de­ partment at the county far In of Wal­ worth county, Wis., now numbers 123, sixty-eight men and fifty-five women. The Harvard Anti-Horse Thief asso­ ciation held its annua! meeting in that city one day recently. The assqeia- tion has a membership of 216 and a surplus fund of $380.82. A novelty wrist watch, for which there is said to be a big demand, is now being turned out at the Elgin watch factory. The watches are turned out especially for the soldiers in the trenches. There will be no raffles, punch CHRISTMAS AT CHURCHES How Variods Churches Will Observe the Day Zion Lutheran Church Special Christmas services will be held at the Zion Lutheran church at 7:30 next Saturday evening. A Christmas tree, laden with gifts, will delight the hearts of the little folks, while a short program, appropriate to the occasion, will also be rendered. The choir will also furnish special musk;. St, Patrick's Church At St. Patrick's Catholic church the order of services on Christmas morn­ ing will be as follows: First mass, at 6:00 o'clock; second mas$ at 7:30 and the third at 9:00 o'clock. The choir will furnish special Christmas music. Rev. M. J. McEvoy, pastor of_the church, will have the assistance of a Chicago priest. St. Mary's Church Services at St. Mary's Catholic church here on Christmas day will be as follows: Children's mass at 5:30 a. m.; low mass at 7:00 and high mass boards, shaking of dice or gambling 10;00 o'clock. Special music has of any sort allowed in the village of i ***" prepared for the occasion by the Hebron on and after Jan. 1. At least choir ami the a,tar an<1 crib as wel1 this is an order of the village board as church in general will be of that village. decked in holiday attire. The Inderrieden Canning company, a $300,000 corporation, which now St. John's Church Christmas will be properly observed operates factories at Hampshire, III., at St. John's church at Johnsburg next Rice Lake and Barron, Wis., has Saturday. The first mass, which is taken an option on the factory at commonly known as the children's Grayslake and it now looks as if the mass, will be celebrated at 5:30 o'clock place will again be seen in operation jn the morning. The children, dressed The Farmers' Exchange bank of ;n white, wiil again be seen in the crib Woodstock, M. D. Hoy and sons, pro-' procession. At 7:00 o'clock the sec- prietors, has taken out a permit to on(i( or communion, mass will take reorganise as a stats bank. The name piace, while the high mass for the will be the Farmers' Exchange State parish will be read at 10:00 o'clock, bank. The capital is to be increased This will be followed by a sermon and from $50,000 to $75,000. The permit benediction. Special Christmas music has been issued to George H., Fre-' js now being prepared and the choir, mont, Luman T., John M. and William P. H under the leadership of Sister Ad- justa, will be at its best on this day. According to receivers' annual re-, Special orchestra music will also be port the Waukegan, Rockford & El-' furnished* gin Traction company, which operates" Christmas Services at Volo Christmas services at St. Peter's Catholic church at Volo will be as a short line between Waukegan and Palatine, the receipts of that company during the year ending Oct. 31 were $48,902.46, while the expenditures -follows: Solemn high mass with during the same period were $47,-|clib celebration at 4:30 a. m ; low 487.86, which leaves a net balance of,™88®8 at 7*0, 7:30, 9:00^ and 9:30 a. m.; solemn high mass at 10:30 a. m. The Rev. P. Edward Mueller, O. F. $1,414.60, Harvard Herald: Payment-of ex­ actly $135,000 to the beneficiaries of M-, iriee president of St. Francis fifty-five deceased Woodmen belong- Solanus college, Quincy, 111., will de- ing to the local camp, who paid in »ver the festive sermon at the first only $76,849.80, le&ving a deficit to hiR* mass and also preach at the 9:<M) the head camp of $58,150.20, were the °'clock mass' He wiU 1'kewise be <;*' startling statements made by Oscar \^nt at thc 9econd h,»h mass and at E. Aelshire, Illinois state deputy for!th* so,emn v«sP«rs in the eveni,nK at the Modern Woodmen of America,, 7:80 o'clock. Everybody welcome, before a meeting of Boxwood. camp, iThe chui ch cho'r will render the dif- M. W. A., in this city on Monday i but mdodious, 4 Leo XI11 muss, evening ^ tbe solcmn vespers in the evening _ . ~ # . . » „ „ . , t h e s u r p l i c e d b o y s ' c h o i r w i l l b e i n t h e JudKe Arthur B. Frost, one of the! uary and with the larce church three circuit court judges of this dis­ trict, sustained injuries on Monday of this week. In attempting to dodge two automobiles at the same time while on the streets of Rockford, he slipped and fell, one of the machines passing over both of his legs above the ankles. Thg machine was light, however, and injess than half an hour thereafter Judge Frost was presiding as usual in the circuit court of Win­ nebago county, the accident taking place only a few blocks from the court house. Harvard Herald: Whether there will be a local option fight within the . Dialogue. ....,.. town is not yet definitely known, a]"J°y *n Division choir will chant a 4-voiced vespers. Musical instrument will also be used. Rev. F. J. Epstein, pastor of the church, will also render two violin solos in the morning. At the M. E. Church A Christmas tree will delight the little folks at the M. E. church on Friday evening of this week, when the following well selected program will be presented: Opening Chorus .tninshine Class 'My Gift" Doris Bacon Sola Irene Payne Ten Small Girls . . .Ralph Ensign number of the "wets" feeling that it Duet.... Ellen and Dorothy Spencer i6 up to the business men to take the lead in the movement if one is start­ ed. Business men, however, are not anxious to tackle the proposition, sev­ eral of those who were with the "wets" two years *go saying frank­ ly they have changed their ideas on the subject and that they will have nothing more to do with it, except to vote to keep the town in the "dry" column, as they fire satisfied with ex­ isting conditions. On the other hand the "dry" organization remains intact and is ready for the battle when the lines are spread and when they know the "wets" intend to open hostilities. Under existing circumstances it is up to the "wets" to start the fight since a petition, if one is set in motion, must come from them and be filed not later than Feb. 3. Local leaders in the "dry" cause admit they have made a canvass of the business part of the city and that they find the business men and merchants more satisfied with conditions as they are; that every store building in the city and every residence in the city are rented at good rentals and that the alarm­ ists who said there would bo vacant store buildings and homes without tenants have lost their avocation. But iif order "to be ready for any­ thing that may happen the "dry" leaders are alert and active in taking inventory of stock, as some term it. The acquisition of Rev. C. J. Wilson, recently called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian church, is a source of elation to many "drys," who recall his effective work as a leader of their cause in the saloonless caippaign ^t Rockford. Recitation Bernard Newman Recitation Frances Petersen "Where Does Santa Claus Go".... . . . . . . . ; W i l l i a m J o h n s o n Solo Varina Wentwflrth "The Spelling Season"-. ., Dorothy Spencer Recitation Lisle Bassett "The Give Away Present" .. .Louise Chamberlin Solo Floribelle Bassett Recitation Donald Ensign POULTRY SHOW NEXT WEEK WILL BE THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE KIND EVER HELD IN McHENRY COUNTY Largest and Best Prizes Ever Offered in Northern Illinois or Southern Wisconsin--Cups Now on Display at West Mc Chickfo (ted «t ||. U. Htoeen'e. ,,Gladys Van Natta ,,. .Greta Chamberlin Kenneth Petersen Lenora Cobb Primary Class Ella Newman Sunshine Class Recitation Solo Recitation Recitation Song Recitation . Song j Christmas Party The members of the Universalist church Sunday school enjoyed their annual Christmas party at the church parlors last Saturday afternoon, when the little folks gathered to enjoy a few hours at games and other artuse- ments. A Christmas tree, richly be­ decked, met the gaze of the little folks as they entered the place and their hearts were filled with joy when the gifts were distributed among them. At an appropriate hour ice cream and cake were partaken" of, after which all returned to their homes. The event proved an unusual­ ly happy one. Don't Hunt With Ferrers Local sportsmen should remember that hunting wi^h ferrets is contrary to the laws of the state. Game war­ dens all pver the state are receiving orders tq arrest each and every hunt­ er caught hunting rabbits with the. use of the little ground animal- Henry State Bank Place, Stoffel's hall. Dates, Dec. 28 to Jan. 2. Entry day, Tuesday, Dec. 28. Real exhibit opens Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Admission: Season tickets, 50 cents; single admission, adults, 15 cents; children under twelve years, 10 cents. Prizes: Seventy-five beautiful sil­ ver trophy cups and $400 in cash spe­ cials. Judges: Geo. W. Hackett, Wiscon­ sin, and A. B. Shaner, Illinois. Open to the public daily from 8:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. The officers of the McHenry Poul­ try, Pet Stock and Grain association are busying themselves in arranging for the first annual exhibit to be held here next week and from the enthus­ iasm displayed we should judge that McHenry's first exhibit will surpass anything of the kind ever held in Mc­ Henry county. Secretary E. S. Brink and Ed. L. Hayes, who have probably shown more activity in this direction than any other two persons connected with the association, are bound to make the event a big success. Quite a number of entries have al­ ready been received and the manner in which they are still coming in in­ dicates a big exhibit in all depart­ ments. The farmers about this section are also interesting themselves more than was first expected and the grain ex hibits will undoubtedly serve as a big drawing card as will the poultry and pet stock. Besides Hie prizes already pub­ lished in The Plaindealer in the past few weeks, the association also offers cash prizes on all varieties of Ply mouth Rocks, as follows: $5.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pullets. There must be four or more compet­ itors in each class to win these prizes. The association offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of Wyan- dottes: $6.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels* $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four puiiets. There must be four or more compet­ itors in each class to win those prizes. The association offers the following cash prices on all varieties of Rhode Island Reds: $5.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pullets. There must be four or more com­ petitors in each class to win these prizes. The association offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of Or­ pingtons: $5.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pullets. There must be four or more com­ petitors in^each^elass to win these prizes. The association offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of Brah- mas or Langshans: $5.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pullets. There must be four or more com­ petitors in each'class to win these prizes. The association offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of water­ fowls: $5.00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for the best four pullets. There must be four or more com­ petitors in each class to win these prizes. The association offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of Leg­ horns: $5.00 for bost four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pullets. There must be four or more com­ petitors in each class In win these prizes. The assopifttiw offers the following cash prizes on all varieties of Min- orcas: $&00 for best four cocks. $5.00 for best four cockerels.. $5.00 for best four hens. $5.00 for best four pnlleV>* There must be four or more com­ petitors in, eacb class to win these prizes. The New England Flag and Regalia Cq. of Stamford Conn., offers for the best Barred Rock male and the best female, and for the best display of Barred Rocks a bronze medal each. One bronze medal for the beat cock in the show. One bronze medal for the best heii in the show. One bronze medal for the best cock­ erel in the show. One bronze medal for the best pul let in the show. One bronze medal for the best pen in the show. One bronze medal for the best dis­ play in the show. The Keyes-Davis company, Mfrs. of metal novelties, Battle Creek, Mich., offers the following: 25 Challenge leg bands for tfifrd prize S. C. R. I. Red hen. 25 Challenge leg bands for second prize Barred Rock hen. 25 Challenge leg bands for second prize White Rock hen. 25 Challenge leg bands for third prize Black Orpington hen. N. E. Barbian, Mfr. of cigars, Mc­ Henry, 111., offers one box of his fa­ mous Pointer cigars for the exhibitor coming the farthest distance by rail­ road from shipping piont. Cups on Display The cups to be awarded during the show are now on display at the West McHenry State bank and we dare say that it is the finest display of cups ever offered at any show in the north­ ern part of the state or southern Wis­ consin. One must see the display to appreciate same. Everyone is invit­ ed to the bank to look them over. The sight surely is a feast for the eye* Oyster Supper An oyster supper will be served at Woodman hall, just across the street from the exhibition hall, on Saturday evening, Jan. 1. The supper will be served free to the members of the association and their lady friends and to the exhibitors and their lady friends. The serving will begin at 7:30 o'clock and continue until all have been served. Tickets for School Children All school children who have not al­ ready received a scholars' ticket will be supplied by asking for siame at any of the stores in town. Special Program A special program will be provided for every night of the show. McHenry Extends Welcome The members of the association, the business men and the citizens in gen­ eral of this village extend a hearty invitation to everybody to attend the show. Our people will do everything within their power to make things pleasant for the visitors. In fact, McHenry's hands are out-stretched to greet all who come with a warm wel­ come. Don't forget the dates and come to McHenry next week. If you cannot attend every day make it a point to be one of the visitors at least one or two days during the show. Invite Your Friends McHenry citizens should invite their Out-of-town friends to the exhibition. Tell them that the show is going to be the best ever held in ; McHenry county and also encourage the poul­ try and grain men to have their ex­ hibits on hand on the opening day. Rev. Stackable Bitten The following item appeared ill last Thursday evening's Chicago Journal: "Rev. John B. Stackable, 5478 Kim- bark avenue, pastor of St. Thomas' Roman Catholic church, reported to the police that he was bitten by a dog when he was calling on a sick parish­ ioner at 5507 Kenwood avenue." Rev. Stackable is favorably known to many of the McHenry people, as he at one time was assistant to the late Rev. P. M. O'Neill of St. Patrick's church in this village. All hope that his in­ juries may not be serious. R. N. A. Card Party The fifth of the winter series of card parties, given by the Riverview camp, R. N. A., took place at Weber's hall last Saturday evening. The win­ ners at cards were: Firsts, Miss Bar­ bara Weber and Frank Bohr; consola­ tions, Miss Theresa Freund and F. J. Karges. Dominoes: Furst, Mrs. Henry Meyers; consolation, Edward Meyers. The usual lunch was served and everyone present had a fine time. The next card party will be held on Saturday evening, Jan. 8. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALElf REPORTERS DURING WEEK Wkat People are Deiar to THl ?ll» f lag* and the Immediate Other Short Paragraphs ", Batter Market Butter on the Elgin board of sold at 34 cents.per pound last Sat* tirday. . * . /• $$$< Read Plaindealer ads. < Fruits for the holidays at C. Ua- * I ti's. Read McAllister's ad for Christmas ideas. A box of our nice candy for that "fcetfrl: Peteseh. The ^stores this week. are open every night All kinds of nuts for Christmas at C. Unti's. Come in and see our line of "Use- fW Gifts." Petesch. Fountain pens for Christmas gifts at McAllister's. For electric Christmas tree decora­ tions see J. F. Adams. Have you taken a fall on the iey sidewalk? If not, you are lucky. Go to the grain and poultry dww • $11 at Stoffel's hall next week. Youll not regret it. -/'JNP • _________ *£ Movies at the Central Tuesday, • t J Thursday, Saturday and Sunday of 'T7 ^ each week. J Don't forget the automboile show at the Overton garage on the West Side ! next week. Look for the exhibit of Sudan grass at the coming poultry show. Wm. Simee is the local agent. At the Central on Saturday, Christ­ mas matinee and nierht. "The Gold Cobra." Matinee at 2:30. It cost Lake county $1,095 per day [for the maintenance of their general hospital during the past year. Tuesday was the shortest day of the year and henceforth the days will ^become longer and the nights shorter. On account of the slippery condition {of the walks the sale of salt took a jump here the latter part of last week. A number of the business homes about town are handing out calendars and other holiday souvenirs these days. \ *• ployed at the Bowman Dairy company . ^ factory at Ringwood, has given up his -W'S position there. L The rain and freeze-up the latter part of last week made business for the blacksmiths, who have been kept very busy ever since. The business men of McHenry re­ port an exceptionally good holiday trade. Well, why shouldn't they? They have the stocks that draw. Woodstock has a municipal skating pond and the lovers of the sport are having great times thereon. Now Crystal Lake people want one, too. ̂ The auction sale at the M. A. Con- - way farm south of town last Thurs- 4 day brought out a good crowd and everything was disposed of at good y Prices- • ; A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garner at the home of the letter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stoffel, on Tuesday evening of this week. every one of its subscribers, teenfa, everyone of its subscribers, friends and enemies a Merry Christinas and hopes that SanUTClaus will not for get a single one of them. N. A. Huemann, who suffered an injury to his ankle while unloading a piano one day last week, is again able to be at his place of business* He ~m beinfj driven back and forth. At a good roads meeting at Grays- ; % J , lake last Saturday, George Resehan ' <> of Round Lake suggested the build- ing of a brick road from. Waukegan to this village. His suggestion was •. greeted with considerable enthusiasm. The annual rush of business at the two postoffices has already started, r altho the big rush will not come until tomorrow. Former postmaster J,_C. Holly and Mrs. Holly are both assist­ ing: Postmaster Walsh during the busy days. On Thursday of this week Wm. S. Hart will appear in "Keno" Bates. Attention, Ford Owners Purchase a full set of Michelin cas­ ings and tubes from us before Jan. 1, 1916, and we will give you free of charge four new Ford wheels with demountable rims and one extra rim. These wheels sell for $20.00. Call and see the biggest bargain ever offered to Fbrd owners. Phone MMEL Soar garage. For the comedy one of those funny cartoon series produced by the Gan- mont company, entitled "Pop," stag­ ing "The Garden of Allah." Also one of those beauty films, featuring Carol . Halloway and John Speehaa. The Star garage has an up-to-date machine shop with a full equipment of tools ami stock. Machine work, re­ pairing and overhauling by a man that knows how. Now is the time to • put your machine in order for spring; running. Prices right Call and acquainted. Star garaga. iO-SL ssl: / get;^