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• . • . - •*. > ' . • TIE NUERRY PLAOIBEAIZR Y1V F. G. SCHRETNER , Dec. 21, 1916 HEWS FROH COURT HOUSE FAMOUS MARENGO CASE CRE­ ATES MUCH INTEREST Novelty iM. m *S?V '&t\ W: Give to a Number of Relatives of %A. ^ [Harvard Herald] Heirs at law of the late Aim on A. Ryder, Ion£ time resident of Maren­ go, will share in his estate instead of it being used to equip and maintain a free public library at Marengo, according to a decision rendered by Judge Donnelly in the circuit court at Woodstock on Monday of this week. The court held in favor of the heirs, who appeared as complainants in an action to set aside the will of Mr. Ryder, which conveyed his prop­ erty following the death of his wife ||to the city of Mareiigb for a public library. Judge Donnelly in his decision held that it was an attempt on the part of the defendant, the city of Marengo, to create a trust without a proper trustee and that the Ryder heirs are entitled to share in the residue of the Almon Ryder estate. The decision of ttie circuit court ends a long suit that has been on the chancery docket, but it is believed the municipality of Marengo will pray an appeal and take the case to the supreme court of the state. C. W. Whittemore of Marengo and C. P. Barnes of Woodstock appear as attorneys for Marengo, while the Ryder heirs are represented by E. D. ShurtJeff of Marengo. What was known on the court docket as the Ryder will case has been a subject of litigation since the death of Mrs. Ryder, wife of the donor of the library gift of Maren­ go. Mr. Ryder died possessed of property estimated at about $20,000. TTia will provided that the remain­ ing portion of the estate following the death of his wife should go to the city of Marengo for a library. The will conveyed the gift to the municipality and the heirs through Attorney Shurtleff set up that such an act was illegal and upon that theory he has fought the case, con­ tending that the gift was void and the city was not qualified to accept the same. Numerous acts in the way of mo­ tions, arguments .and briefs on the part of the opposing attorneys have been entertained by Judge Donnelly until his final act in the proceeding, which will be written into the record of the case tomorrow," when he will make formal entry of his decision from the bench at Woodstock. His decision of Monday was in the form of verbal notice to Attorney Shurt­ leff, Whittemore and Barnes of"his »conclusions in the suit. Local interest in the so-called Ryder will case it keen, since a number of the heirs-at-law are resi­ dents of Harvard, .among whom are C. W. Ward, H. B. Smith, Lemont Ryder, Mrs. J.. C. Lyons and Mrs. Frank Paynter. Mrs. H. J. Vince- lette and Mrs. Wm. George, the lat­ ter of Marengo, are other heirs, the , seven named being nephews and nieces of Mr. Ryder. Just how much of the estate re­ mains intact is hard to say because an issue involved in the legal pro­ ceedings is one requiring that a por­ tion of it be used to pay debts of Mrs. Ryder, whose death did not tfike place until a number of years fol lowing that of her husband. W. E. Wire was reappointed pro­ bation officer of the circuit court of McHenry county by Judge Donnelly on Monday of this week. Mr. Wire has held the office since the act cre­ ating the place became effective. The appointment ruhs from year to year «utd the salary.paid is $900 per year That Mr. Wire is diligent and faithful in the discharge of his of­ ficial duties is the judgment of those familiar with his work and who have had occasion to examine his reports, which are exhaustive and complete in every detail. The nature of his work is in look­ ing after delinquent persons paroled by the court. George Eckert, former sheriff of McHenry county, holds a similar position by appointment t>f County Jurge Smiley. Judge C. C. Edwards of Wauke- gan will hold court at Woodstock a day or two next week, being expected to hear cases on a calendar arranged for him some time ago. Judge Don- nelly was at Waukegan last week and next week he expects to go to Bel- videre to preside at the Boone coun­ ty circuit court. The McHenry coun­ ty circuit judge is in much better health than he has enjoyed at any time since returning from the Orpet trial at Waukegan last July. An echo of the Stull family bitter- Mbb was heard in the circuit court at Woodstock Monday, wheri- Miss Jane Stull appeared before Judge Donnelly nnd recited many things in connection with the family feud wherein William Stull, wealthy brok- er, banker and farmer of Marengo and Omaha, Neb., appears as a cen­ tral figure. Having emerged from an alleged forgery suit less than a year ago, the broker-farmer stands a chance of again occupying the spot­ light in an action his aged sister is s Stoo-Look-Read .. t Wishes Ye» A Merry Christmas , ̂ , r , yHR GREAT ASSORTMENT or- m v . - " ' ; " . ' - Vycital's This is the place to buy your Gifti, We haveOa better and larger display then ever before of the following goods: Jewelry, Etc. Rings Bracelets Tie Clasps * Watch Fobs Watch Chains Necklaces Brooches Scarf Pins^ Cuff Links Gold plated Knives Jewelry Boxes Fountain Pens Clocks Cameras Collar Boxes Burnt Boxes Miscellaneous Toilet Sets ^ Manicure Sewing Sets v Shaving Sets Smoking Sets Pipes Pocket Books Purses *• Cut Gla&s Fancy China Glassware Crockery Dry Goods Pictures Books Tree Ornaments Post Cards Tags and Seals Toys, Etc. polls - Teddy Bears Horses Trains Brums Erectors Tinker Toys Horse and wagons Banks Buggies Trunks \ Rocking Horses Rocking Chairs Kitchen Cabinets Wagons Pianos Also many other useful Gifts --FOR ifplfour Husband pocket Knh'es . V Razors , \ v Safety Razees Rafcor Straps Search Lights Rifles (Suns Hammers Hatchets S&ws Carpenter Tt>ols Your Wifr; Cutlery- Silverware Aluminum : Granite Ware Nickle-plated Ware Electric Sadirons Casseroles Roasters Wringers Washing Machine Cook Stoves 'Sleds' • Air Rifles - Ice Sfeat&if Roller SI Tool Chests Baseball Glov& Balls v * Bats Knives , > Watches FRANCES VYCITAL and many other useful articles A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALU J. J. VYCITAL CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT •^•AFtiumeiits inserted under this head at_thfc (ollowinsraie*: FIto lined or ie™, St cents tor MM .insertion- 15 cents for each subsequent Insertion. More than At® lines, 6 cents a line for first Insertion, and S cents a line tor addition! insertions. FARMS FOR SALE--Inquire of C. W. Stenger, West McHenry State Bank. 19 FOR SALE--Eight head of young Holstein heifers, three in calf. John A. Bowers, Spring Grove, I1L 26 FOR SALE--House and four lots. Excellent building sites. Mrs. Mary Schreiner, West McHenry, DL FOR SALE--Cheap, a Ford run­ about in good dondition. 1912 model. Call Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Der- mont's house. 27* FOR SALE---Pair of strong bob sleighs. Good as new. Write or call Jos. J. Mertes, Pistakee Bay. Phone 76-M. 27 FOR SALE--A quantity of upland and timothy hay. Also a new cook stove. Inquire of Mrs. Jos. H. Jus- ten, McHenry, HI. 26-2t GIRL WANTED--To assist with housework on a farm near Waucon- da. Five in family. For particu­ lars call McHenry phone 83-W. 27 FOR SALE--New modern house near school house. Will be ready for oc­ cupancy by January 1. Terms to suit purchaser. Geo. A. Himler, West McHenry, 111. ^ 26-tf FOR SALE--Pure bred Chester White boars and gilts from best blood liner known to the breed. Prices from $18 to $25. Pedigrees fur­ nished. F. E. Thayer, Hebron, 111. Phone 363. ' 26-2t FOR SALE OR RENT--House, build­ ings and three acres of land in south­ ern part of corporation known as the Samuel McDonald place. For terms write or call Miss Margaret McDonald, 332 Linden Park Place, Highland Park, 111., phone 8, or call at West McHenry State bank. 23-tf FOR SALE--Two story building suit­ able for saloon, hotel or ice cream parlor, with suitable rooms for two families; also one story building suit­ able for barber shop or confectionery store, all located near the Busiest cor­ ner in town; also two best vacant lots in town and two vacant lots in Em­ erald Park. Jos. W. Freund, West McHenry, HI. 26-tf Central Opera House McHENRY. ILLINOIS Monday, Dec. 25 Matinee and Night GEORGE BEBAN --.--IN • ' ' "An Alien In Nine Acts The Play That Makes Dimples to Catch the Tears Took New York By Storm Read what the critics say about Jtt . "A Masterpiece" Moving Picture World "Just About Perfect" Motion Picture New* "Created a Sensation" New York American "A Superfeature" New York Morning Telegram "Huge Success" New York Journal "Caught the Attention of Broadway". New York Evening Mail "If there was a dry eye in the theatre it must have been a glass one" New York Herald 4 GE0!»"r rH p! They Know What They are Talking About FOR SALE--McHenry county farms in sizes of 20, 120, 160, 184 acres with good improvements. Also one Of 285 acres of nice level land with good im­ provements, with or without stock. One of 285 acres including 100 head of live stock, 10 horses, and all farm­ ing tools. All good bargains. In­ quire of Ben Stilling, McHenry, 111. Phones 28 and 75-J. • 26 The splendid acting of Geo. Beban makes this film pro­ duction a "Drama of Power." Prices of admission for this performance Children, 15c Adults, 25c If possible please attend the matinee in order to avoid the crowd at night fP likely to bring against him for non­ payment of $6,000 of a legacy left her by her deceased brother, Joel Stull, whose estate William Stull was nominated executor of and the bulk of which was given to the Marengo- Omaha man. According to Miss Stull she is now in dire need and must receive some money, as she is living at Woodstock and her story is that of one who is nearly destitute. She is 71 years old and was a teacher in the high school at Woodstock many 'years ago, the present circuit judge having been one of her pupils there nearly fifty years ago, she says. According to attorneys for William Stull, a settlement was made with Miss Stull some time ago by the pro­ visions of which she was to receive $50 per month, but she prefers the $6,000 bequeathed her by her brother, Joel, she asserts With such positive- ness that it is fair to assume he P H I L I P J A E G E R OENERAL COniYilSSION MERCHANT SPECIAL ATTENTION Q1VBN TO THE SAUK OP Dressed Beef, riutton. Hogs, Veal, Poultry, N Hides. Etc., Butter and Bf|s This is the oldest house on the street. Tags and prioe lists tarnished on application. COLD STORAGE FREE Stall i * S, PuKou St. Whalaiale Market. CHICAQO, ILLINOIS. , -hi. .•ySfc-aSi' will seek recourse in the courts ^un­ less the same is forthcoming. Catches Fire Again The volunteer fire fighters were again called to the Schoenhofen de­ pot on the West Side last Saturday afternoon, when fire was discovered iM inr-' between the walls of the building. Luckily, however, the fire was ex­ tinguished before hose connections could be made. The fire undoubted­ ly had been burning since the pre­ vious conflagration, which occurred _ - >1- fa i r/W/uf/ft. Offered with the idea of assisting you to select quaint and practical gifts that will leave a happy and lasting remembrance of the giver. Pictures, large variety Serving Trays Brass Jardiniers Smoking Stands Table Mats Vacuum Cleaners Carpet Sweepers Pedestals Card Tables Umbrella Stands Cedar Chests Dressing Tables ,. ' Writing Desks Rockers * Library Tables Rugs, large and small Kitchen Cabinets Buffets Chifforobes CHILDREN'S LIST . Shoo Fly Swinging Horses Rocking Horses Small Tables ^ Small Rockers and Chairs Wagons--all sizes and styles Velocipedes, all sizes Folding Doll Go-Carts Wheelbarrows N. J. Justen & Son FURNITURE AND UNDERTAKING WEST McHENRY, : ILLINOIS 'Phones: Residence. Ili-M: Office, U-W Merry Christmas Real Estate Transfers Catherine Justen • h to Hjalmar J. Littd, It 17 Spring Lake club grounds, Sec 20, McHenry; It 15 Co. Glk's pt, sec 30, Mcjienry.. $1800.00 Do to Po, 25 ft strip w Tot l^jttT 20, McHenry; 9ft ft s of It 15, sec fltf, McHenry Hjalinar J. Lind to Fritz An­ derson, It 17 Spring Lake Oltib grounds, sec 29. Mc- Henry; It 15 Co. Clk's plat sec 20, McHenry....* 1500.00 Joseph-E. Miller A w to Njck Freund, w% e% nw% sec EJ; ne1^ sw^4, sec 18* Richmond . . . . . . . . . . : "1 .00 Marriage Licenses m Otto H. Kline 28 ... Chicsg$ Edith M. Kunda, 28..Woodstock A full line of Christmas candies at C. Unti's, . Plalndnlsr jplf. tfjipy i b . ' C t L . * : ! : x. •Give us your next ord« for graved calling cards and see neat job we put out for fte Fine line of Christmas nuts at Unti's, t • Big line" of fancy candles at Unti's, Get yovar jewelry at F. A. lander's. All kinds of holiday goods t̂ F ^ohlaqder's. ^ Plaindealer ads ;;