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sr-e*?i pgpiJSffffflfi '"J-i.*., . : "n; ; . V t>' i ji •*>.,- .>>&>; •, *" .• 1 5» :> ! "- -v ' U- \ • •tl .<;::.vfA- -%v,. • *.<"" $*" ' EALER W ;" $ ~.sst VOLDME XLII !- *-., i* WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS A8 TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS ~ n >3 rtT OUR EXCHANGES • - . - J Miscellaneous Assortment of NVwh Items In Condensed Form For Itugj -- People A scarlet fever epidemic has brok­ en otit at Solon and Spring Grove. | At last Lake county has fallen in line with other progressive counties of the state by engaging a county sojl • expert and advisor. At a meeting of the" Harvard city c°uncil last week it was decided to > <4. V defer the contemplated paving job '.M ; for a year at least. ' * -r Rev. J. P «j$i Christopher, who has , _ been Rev. Joseph Lonergan's assis­ ts?" tint at Cary, has been transferred *rom village to St. Anthony's fe* if.-. hospital at Rockford. The Marengo Anti-Horse Thief as­ sociation held its annual meeting in that city recently. The association * has a good membership and a bal­ ance of $200 on hand. A Neilsville, Wis., farmer last year raised 20,500 bushels of pota­ toes on a 115 acre farm. He sold the crop for $1.15 per bushel, netting him the snug sum of $23,920. Contrary to expectations, there will be no local option contests in the towns of Algonquin and Crystal Lake this spring. Algonquin is still in the wet column, while JNunda seems to be progressing under the dry regime. Jesse P. Shannon of Lake Geneva, Wis., has just invented a new fish hook,1 which is proving one of the best inventions c of the kind. The *J*ook is known as the "spinner" and ' will be manufactured at Lake Gen­ eva. Three business houses were entered by burglars at Huntley early last t Thursday morning. Their efforts were rewarded with about $70 in cash and some barber shop tools, one of the places entered being a ton- sorial shop. Seventeen high school pupils of the Crystal Lake school, who study do­ mestic science, visited Armour's, Schuitze bakery and the Examiner office in Chicago one day recently. They were accompanied by Supt. Dean and their teacher. Miss Gretta Hubbard. age suit instituted by Clarence Bris IS HEAD OF CHAPTER Sayler & Smith Holds High Posi­ tion la West The many "friends of Sayler E. Smith, former McHenry resident, will lie pleased to learn of the high honors that have been conferred on him since locating in the west The following article, published in the Oregon Journal, Portland, Ore., in its issue of Sunday, March 18, and accompanied by a splendid half tone cut of Mr. Smith, is self explanatory and will be good news to those who know him: "One of the most notable meetings of the year in Eastern Star work oc­ curred on Monday night, Fjeb. 12, at Washington Masonic hall, East Burn- side and East Eighth streets, when the officers and members of Martha Washington Chapter, No. 14, O. E. S., entertained Mrs. Dora B. Schilke, worthy grand matron of Oregon, on her .official visit. ".Martha Washington Chapter has the largest membership of any chap­ ter on the Pacifiic coast, and is one •T the largest chapters in the world. Over 400 members and visitors were present on this occasion, with repre­ sentatives from more than fifty'dif­ ferent local chapters. 1 Large delega­ tions from all of the Portland and suburban chapters attended and the visitors came from thirteen different states, and from sixteen different cities of Oregon. There were ten grand and past grand officers, twelve worthy matrons of different chapters and fourteen worthy patrons, among the guests. Mrs. P. L. Lerch, worthy matron, and Sayler E. Smith, worthy patron, presided at the session. Mrs. Schilke highly complimented the chapter on its condition and on its presentation of its ritualistic work. The chapter presented her with a set of silver forks as a testimonial of appreciation and a memento of the occasion. At the close of the meet- g^iin elaborate banquet was served- in the dining room." Two of the most famous auction­ eers in the state will cry Cooley's auction sale on Thursday, 'March 8. Do not fail to hear them. Social Wheel joint entertainment The joint entertainment at the Joseph Peterkort of Grayslake has home of Mrs. W. Cowen last Friday been made defendant in a $5000 dam- evening, assisted by Miss Alice Simes, for the members of the Social r t r Ol l l lCof 1VI » V* tol, also of Grayslake, who charged Wheel and other invited guests was Peterkort with having alienated the | largely attended. There were forty- -Ui* apfc affections of his wife. The suit was filed by Atty. J. K. Orvis in'the Lake county court. Evidently Lake Geneva, Wis., is some mail order city. Over one thou­ sand catalogues from Sears, Roebuck A Co and Montgomery, Ward & Co. were received at' the postoffice there last week- Hie shipment came in forty-two mail bags and the total weight was oven a ton. John Hermahn, a veteran of five wars, passed away at his late home at Elgin last week. The deceased was born in Germany and while there participated in five wars. Since coming to this country he served in the Civil and Mexican wafsi He was ninety-two years of an^fe, at the time of his death. Twenty cars of an extra freight train left the tracks at Cary one morning last weelc and it took the wrecking crew about six hours be­ fore traffic could be resumed. The sinking of a portion of the tracks is said to have caused the wreck, which also damaged the newly erected water tank to some extent. After struggling along for several years, the proprietors of the two Crystal Lake moving picture theatres have finally come to the. conclusion that .that city will not support two houses of this kind and as a conse­ quence R. W. Gracy is now sole pro­ prietor of the business in that city, he having bought* out his competitor G. E. Prickett, last week. According to the Harvard Herald 41m wealth of the late Senator A. J. Olson of Woodstock has been greatly over estimated. Soon after his death it was believed tha^ his estate would total not less than $250,000, while some made figures valueing his estate at $700,000. All of these have vanished and few will go beyond the $50,000 mark in estimating the estate. A large house want thru the fee "on Gage's lake near Grayslake one day last week while jiame was being 'moved from one location to another. The house had been on the lake for some time, the contractor being un­ able to get it off before the thaw came. Nothing can be done now un­ til the ice "has left the lake, when it f is hoped that the structure may he floated to shore. After starting a fire in a soft coal stove with kindling, Mrs. John Beis- ner, who resides on a farm near Bar- ringtqp, returned to "the room a short time after to firid her eight-months- old daughter unconscious and dying from the smoke that had filled the room during her absence. Every ef­ fort was made to safe the life of the infant; but the little one succumbed a short time after being found. six present. The home was appro­ priately decorated in honor of Wash­ ington's birthday. Many of the guests came dressed in colonial cos­ tumes and a program in keeping with the spirit of Washington provided the evening's entertainment. There wjfts a presidential guessing contest, the prize going to one of the young- ests guests, Marguerite Overton. A "Ty" contest and a spelling match were also enjoyed. There were read­ ings by certain dressed up individ­ uals, all about Washington, and a song by Minnehaha. The forming of a five pointed star out of an oblong piece of paper kept some of them guessing, and a patriotic song was rendered, in which everybody took part Then the serving of refresh­ ments and at 12 o'cock the guests de­ parted well pleased with th<f efforts of Mrs. Cowen and Miss Simes to give them an enjoyable evening. Public sale of farm implements at F. A. Cooley's Thursday, March 8. Begins promptly at one o'clock. See large sale bills. Better Attendance Desired Prof. Sears, our genial as well as efficient band master, informs us that the attendance at recent bind re­ hearsals has been anything but en­ couraging. This we are sorry to learn, but sincer^y hope that it is anything except interest in the work that has been keeping some of the members away. The director hopes to put a concert on sometime in the near future and in order to accom­ plish this end a full attendance at each and every rehearsal is essential. Let us hope that the members will put forth extra efforts to be more punctual in the future. Eye Sight Specialist Gemini Dr. J. J. Schaefer, the noted eye sight specialist of Woodstock, will be at the jewelry store of N. A. Hue- mann in West McHenry tomorrow and every Friday thereafter. Dr. Schaefer has had fifteen years exper­ ience in the fitting of glasses, is thoroughly rejiable, and all in need of his services should avail them­ selves of this opportunity. No charge for examination. Moved to West Side D. P. Woodburn, who for a number of years has occupied the Tilton house on Elm street, has rented the store room and living rooms in the east side, of the Schneider building, just west of the hardware store, on the West Side, where he is ndw carrying on hi* shoe repair businsss, ste,. MoHRNRY, IL.LJNOTS. THURSDAY, MARCH 1. 1^17 NO. 37 VILLAGE PRIMARY MAR. 13 FOUR OFFICES BECOME VACANT :. ^jpis WIRNH^,, SILVER WHHH1HG Ma*, and Mrs. I. M. Phalin Celebrate Anniversary on Feb. 25 Village President and Three West Side Trustees to be Named No Candidates Thus Far The date for the holding «f the annual village primary, as author­ ized by the new primary law, is set for Tuesday, March 13. As the time limit for filing peti­ tions hy candidates for village offices has passed, the tickets this year, like- those of last, will be printed without the name of a single candi­ date and as a Consequence the voters who turn out will be be asked to insert the names of their choice in the - blank spaces in writing. According to our village clerk two sets of tickets will be printed this year. One headed Village and the ottyer Citizens', these being the only two tickets in the field at last year's election. As stated in a previous issue of The Plaindealer, four village offices be­ come vacant this spring, viz., village president and three trustees, the out­ going officers being Dr. D. G. Wells, Simon Stoffel, Wm. Spencer and Wm. Simes. Up to the present time there has been very little doing in lcoal poli­ tics. At least, very little talk has been heard upon, our streets and in public places. However, we have been given a "hunch" that some of the prospective candidates have been working among their friends on the quiet and that the annual primary may bring forth some surprise.'* The Plindealer has not broached any of the out-going office holders, so consequently can give very little light, as to who the possible candi­ dates will be when election day ar­ rives. Among the names that we have heard mentioned in connection with the office of mayor are Wm. Spencer, P. M. Justen and Simon Stoffel, but thus far not one of the three has given out a definite opinion on the matter. . * As stated above, if any work has been or is being done ft is strictly on the quiet and the public in general is being kept in the dark until a time when the'prospective candidates will make their wants known. It may be that the candidates will let them- elves be heard during the coming week, in which event The Plaindealer will be given an opportunity to tell its readers and the voters who they are and the offices for which they aspire. At any rate The Paindeaer, in this respect belongs to the class of "watch­ ful waiters" and our readers may rest as§i$red that we will keep our ears open between now and our next pub­ lication day. Farewell Surprise Members and friends from the M. E. church made up the party which called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. V, McAllister on Main street Monday evening to give them a pleasant tho reluctant farewell. Allowing that they had been packing their house­ hold goods preparatory to moving, they made them welcome and music and games were the evening's chief diversions. Ice cream and cake were served and the farewells were given with best wishes for their future hap­ piness and success. The couple have, been earnest workers in the church and its societies for the past six years and they will be greatly missed. They expect to make their future home at Hoopeston, III., a town five hundred miles south of Chicago. Taxes! Taxes! After Feb. 1, 1917, I will be at the following places to receive the taxes: Monday at C. M. Adams' store, Johns- burg; Tuesday at J. J. Miller's store, Ringwood; Wednesday at Smith Bros.' store, McHenry; Thursday and Sat­ urday at J. W. Freund's store, West McHenry. Owing „ to receiving the tax books late this year, I beg the tax payers to call early, as the time is very short, for collecting this year. Math. Miller, Collector. Accident While Hauling Hay Geo. Brefeld experienced a painful accident tho a fortunate escape from serious iifjuries while hauling hay on the Brefeld Bros, farm east of this village on Friday last, driving thru a gate the limb of a tree caught his coat collar, pulling him off the load. He fell on his head, a distance of ten feet, on the frozen ground, injuring his back and gashing the scalp. He has been confined to his bed since the accident Dr. D. G. Wells is in at­ tendance. / Five Day Retreat Rev. Jos. J. Boyle, C. F. C., of the University of Notre Dame, Ind., will conduct a five day retreat at St. Pat­ rick's church in this village, beginning Thursday evening, March 8, and end­ ing Tuesday, March 13. Three days of this retreat will be devoted to the Holy Name society and the remaining two days will be for the interest of the Altar and Rosary and the Youiik Ladies' sodalities. Plsinrtsslsr ads bring resaft#l^f: . ^About one hundred guests assem­ bled to enjoy one of the' most de­ lightful events of the season, which took place at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Phalin Sunday, Feb. 25, the event being the twenty- fifth anniversary of their wedding. The house wae beautifully decorat­ ed thruout in silver and white. At one o'clock a most delicious dinner was served, to which all present did ample justice. Several good toasts ANNUAL SOIL ASSN. MEET MEMBERS OF SOIL ASSOCIATION WILL GATHER MARCH 14 Election of Officers and Directors Wttl Take Place at That Time--Meeting Place, Court House, Woodstock The annual meeting of the McHen­ ry County Soil Improvement associa­ tion will be held at the court house, Woodstock, 111., March 14, 1917. There will be a morning session called at 10:00 a. m., at Which time the various committees will meet to­ gether with the executive committee were rendered, especially the original land other members for the transac- obes by Mr.'and Mrs. B. F. Martin, j tion *of tKe business regarding the The afternoon was spent in a most enjoyable manner, playing games and listening to some delightful musical selection given by Rev. M. J. Mc- Kvoy, Miss Mildred Welch, M. A. Conway and Miss Edna Phalin and the recitations rendered by Miss Eleanor and Howard Phalin were fully appreciated. The most torching event of the day was the tribute paid by Mr. Phalin to his neighbors and friends, who had gathered from far and near to celebrate the happy event. In his speech Mr. Phalin spoke particularly of the real old time friends there, who had also been life long friends to the father and mother of both. Mrs. Phal in and himself. A beautiful poem, written for the occasion and dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. Phalin by B. Martin Stanton, was rendered by Rev. M. J. McEvoy. Many lovely gifts were received by. Mr. and Mrs. Phalin and all guestS at departing hoped to be able to cel­ ebrate the golden anniversary of the wedding of the happy couple. The guests from out of town who attended the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Foley of Cleveland, O.; Mrs. Chas. Callahan, Jas. Hanra- han and Walter Keefe of Chicago; Muss Delia Conway of Elgin; Mrs. Wm. Dewey of Milwaukee, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. John Bolger and family of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Renehan of Hainesville, 111. D a i m e n E m p l o y C o w T e s t e r Last week the local dairymen of this section met at Woodman hall for the purpose of electing officers and appointing a board of directors for a cow testing organization recently founded. The following named were elected to office: President Stephen H. Freund; vice president, Clyde A. Wingate; secretary and treasurer, Chas. W. Gibbs. On the board of di­ rectors are Mike Karpis, Wm. E. Whiting, C. P. Matthews and Thop, A. Bolger to act with the three above named officers, making a total% of seven members on the board. Wed­ nesday morning County Agent A. J. Gafke, accompanied by H. M. Harper, cow tester from the State Univer- sity, were here and a meeting was held in the afternoon to engage this man according to contract signed by the farmers in their efforts to pro­ mote a cow testing association. He was retained and commenced work on Wednesday evening on the C. W. Gibbs farm southeast of this village. In a later issue will be given results as he proceeds to keep a record of of each individual cow in the work of no less than twenty-seven dairies with an average of twenty-sue cows each. ' StHI Prospering In sending us another year's sub­ scription to The Plaindealer, Wm. H. Laughlin. who now conducts a variety store at Dows, la., writes us that he is doing very- nicely out there. He also adds that E. G. Westerman, who went west with him, has just disposed of his business interests out there to enter into business with his cousin at Capron, III. Judging from the tone of "Billy's" letter and the bank statement as published in the last issue of the Dows Advocate the for­ mer McHenry man is living in the midst of a most prosperous commu­ nity. His many friends in McHenry are always glad to receive such good news from former residents. The Fair Way The voters of Crystal Lake will decide at a special election, to be held in that city on March 10, whether or not a sewer system is to be installed in that city. The Plaindealer admires the manner in which Crystal Lake is about to settle this very important question, which gives every voter an opportunity to express his feelings. An improvement which involves such the expenditure of such a vast sum, shoud be decided upon by the people and not by a committee of three of even a half dozen. Hassenpfeffer Club, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. C. Holly enter­ tained the Hassenpfeffer club at their home on Elm street Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Young, members of the club, who are moving to a farm near Spring Grove today. The parity was entertained at cards. Delicious refreshments were served. All good wishes for success in their new undertaking concluded thf even­ ing's enjoyment Mtd The Plaindealer for new* IH6HS LOSE HARD GAME T« Crystal Lake Five at Rockford Tournament The McHenry high school basket ball five lost a hard game to the Crystal Lake five at the Rockford basket ball tournament last Friday morning, the Crystal Lake b<>ys grabbing the game out of the fire during the last fitfe minutes of pi the fipal score being 20 to 17. McHenry got the jump on then- speedy opponents and by the hardest kind of playing they succeeded in keeping the lead thruout the entire first half, the round ending with Mc­ Henry 10 to 5. Crystal Lake came back strong in the second half of the contest" and before many minutes had passed our opponents had overcome the lead ob­ tained by the McHenryites and when the whistle sounded the close of thp second half it was found that the score was a tie, each team having seventeen points to its credit The officials then gave the teams five minutes in which to play off the tie, Crystal Lake finally winning the game by three points. The McHenry boys as well as many other players, members of teams assembled for the occasion, declared that McHenry should have won and with an even break of luck our boys would have copped the honors. But, like every other kind of sport, luck very often plays an important part, and in this instance it favored the other team: However, McHenry is not going to take any of the honors away from the winners, as they won out fair and. square and are' entitled to all the laurels that accompany the gallant victory that they achieved. .The line-ups and spores of tike two teams follow: Crystal Lake (20) L. F. Andrus R. F. Lowell C Thomas R. G. Mayford L#G. Cowen Field^throws: Bacon, 4; Page, 1; A. Justen, 1; Lowell, 5; Thomas, 2; Hayford, 1. Free throws: Bacon, 5; Thomas, 3; Andrus, 1, SCHOOL NOTES FRANK THOMPSON EXPIRES HIS DEATH A PARTICULARLY ,'irfAD. ONE' ' la McHenrJr (17) Bacon Page Frett F. Justen A. Justen pians of the association. This will be followed by a general business meeting of the association. Reports of the work of the association, finan­ cial conditions and reports of the various committees will be taken up, also election" of the officers and di­ rectors for the coming year. Plans for the year of 1917 by A. Jl Gafke, county agricultural agent Be sure and be present at the morning ses­ sion for it will be of value to you. ^ The afternoon session will be called at 1:30.v^Mr. Readhimer, county agri­ cultural advisor of Kane county, will take up then with you the use of rock phosphate and limestone for northern Illinois soils. McHenry county farmers cannot afford to miss this work for there is nothing of greater importance in the building up of our soils then the use of rock phosphate and. limestone. Come and hear what Mr. Readhimer has to tell you. Mr. Eckhardt, county agricul­ tural advisor of DeKalb county, will address the meeting on the work which has been done on DeKalb coun­ ty farms. Mr. Eckhardt has done a wonderful work in DeKalb county and I believe so in relation to the county farm its yields have increased immensely under his direction. You should by all means hear Mr. Ech- hardt for he has something of in­ terest to tell you. The Woodstock male quartet has been engaged to furnish the music for the day. Anyone who has heard them once will come to hear them again. Members, you cannot afford to miss these, the most important meetings of the year. Be present and bring your family and friends who are interested in the agricultural development in McHenry county. Methodist Church Notes The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid society will be with Mrs. Jas. N. Sayler on Friday afternoon, Mar. 9. At 3 p. m. next Sunday the pastor will preach on the theme "God's Dare to Humanity." Come to this service. It is believed that you will enjoy it Next Sunday the Sunday school will meet at the usual hour, 2 o'clock p. m. If you do not owe your attendance at some other school we would be glad to see you there. On Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, eighteen ladies, who are members and friends of the MethodiSt church, met at the home of Mrs. A. A. Landwer and organized a Ladies*'Aid society, j studying Holmes' Autocrat of the The following officers were elected j Breakfast Table. for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. j Everybody is waiting for the de- C. W. Gopdell; vice president, Mrs. E. cision of Judge Dorr iit the trial. It's E. Bassett; secretary, Mrs. Jas, N, [coming off Friday. Sayler; treasurer, Miss Ruby Clax-1 Sweet scented odors prevaded high ton. It was a very pleasant affair. | school Tuesday. Thanks to a bone After the election of officers there burned in physiology class. was a full and free discussion of the | It seems to be the custom, even in needs of the church and plans for high school, for some students to work were considered. The society j have to wear dunce caps. starts out under most favorable j Some students of the English three auspices and bids fair to be of great (class find it hard to distinguish be- value to the cause. A series of eh- ; tween formalism and romanticism, tertainments are already being con- J Heard among the juniors: "Did sidered, the first to be an illustrated you see Lisle's tooth?" lecture, "The Evolution of Bob," by j "No, but I saw the place where it the pastor, to occur Thursday even- : used to be." ing, March 8. At the close of the | Teacher, in physiology: "What is lecture a light luncheon will be served j the central jiervous system composed and a social hour will be enjoyed. The ;of ?" price charged will be 15 cents for | Student:"Heart." adults and 10 cents for children. Following is the report of all Everybody invited. * grades for the month beginning Jan. [l5 and ending Feb. 9, 1917: Erollment: Boys, 123; girls, 126; •tra Items Pertaining to Our Educational Institution The boys' glee club prketleed Mon­ day. The ancient history class was given a rest Wednesday. Gleer club practiced for coming operetta Wednesday. A trial took place in the laboratory Wednesday afternoon. Current events were discussed Mon­ day by Frank Doherty. Russell Thompson and Margaret Payne were absent Monday. Cicero class is almost to Oration III. Aren't they doing splendidly. Current events were discussed by Maxwell Beth and Russel Thompson. The English four class is now Successful Showman Dead E. C. Wilson, who during the past ( 249 eight seasons has paid annual visits | Nq' of dayg attendance: to the Central opera house 'n th,s 2262; girK 2406; total, 4668. village and m this manner became, N» *f abgence. Boys> 164; known to many of our residents and1 theatre-goers, go on February 15. The deceased Boys, fcB »I1U . , , 04j-nv 'girls, 101; total, 265. away in Chica- Caseg of tardineSs: Boys, 30; girls, was the oldest manager making his headquarters in Chicago. Among the shows that he managed and brought to the Central were "The Rosary," -"The Divorce Question," "The Two. Orphans" and "The Shep­ herd of the Hills." His wife, who appeared in all his attractions and 15; total, 46. Average daily attendance, 288. No. of pupils above 90 in industry, 132. No. of pupils; neither absent nor tardy, 123. A. E. Nye, Spt Her Fifty-Second Birthday _ Last Saturday evening Mrs. Chas. is known in her stage work, as Camille, Bechtel celebrated her fifty-second Dahl, is left to mourn. He leaves an • birthday anniversary by inviting a estate valued at $50,000. few of her neighbors and friends to ^ . _ |a six o'clock dinner. The guests were Altar and Rosary Society Lgi j H Miller and daughters, Clara Tuesday afternoon the Altar and | ̂ E,ij!al)eth K.; Mrs. M. L. Worts Rosary society met at the K. of C. j#nd daughter, Rose; Mrs. G. C. Boley hall. After the usual order of work,^ son Kefmethf and Miss Elizabeth and business a game of rhymes was MjUer> she receiVed many beautiful given each lady. Mrs. Mary Carey . ^ among them being a huge proved the most progressive member j ^yquet, consisting of fifty-two car- in the gathering and was awarded a nations The guests were highly en- Follows Closely to That of His Wife, Who Passed Away Only a Few Short Months Ago Frank B. Thompson, eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Thompson, was born in Greenwood township, Mc- * Henry county, January 9, 1873, ami ; passed away at his home in Ostend ; Friday night February 23, 1917. His childhood and young manhood ; days were spent on his father's farm near McHenry, where he received the culture of a christian home and the advantage of the public school. In 1896 he began work in the creamery at Greenwood as an^employe of that factory, where his aptness for the work "and his<»j5leasing disposition en­ deared him to a multitude of folks, who have always familiarly called him just Frank. In 1897 he was united in marriage to Miss Sylvia M. Richardson. The ^ first five years of their married life were spent at Greenwood. It was here that they were called upon to mourn the loss of their little daugh­ ter, Veda. , v In 1901, with his family, he moved to Warren, III., where they remained ; three years, when they returned to the o)d home farm at Ostend, near West McHenry, where his home had been for the past thirteen years. No doubt the joy was great to find him­ self back to the place of his child­ hood and with a conviction that this was to be the future home of himself and family everythihg he did seemed to move forward as if moved and actuated by a mighty purpose. A passing view impressed one that Mr. Thompson was a man of business and" great energy. His beautiful hoiile farm, with its conveniently planned : residences and modem equipped barn, is a visible expression of the qual­ ities which stand for his manhood's ; greatness. Mrs. Thompson's death oeeiflfSd November 11, 1916, just three months '" i ^ prior to the death of her husband, t J ' ̂ and tho his health was impaired at TJf' ^ that time his duties to home and , . >|| family kept him about until a few ^»ij| i days before his death. He leaves a sorrowing father and < .If mother, one brother, L. W. Thomp- ',?Jj ':>i^ son of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. E. G. Trawin, Mrs. A. J. Dietz and , ^ Vera of Woodstock, and five children, l9- Vinton, Russell, Donald, Grace and ,, Edith. And because of the great - <- esteem and honored regard for his ^ noble manhood his going leaves ah «^| aching void in a multitude of hearts. *• *^'1 Mr. Thompson was an honored v member of the Masonic lodge and ^ the Modern Woodmen of America, the \ latter organization having charge of v -.<•-* -.i the ritual services at the cemetery. J The funeral services were held in . 1 the M. E. church at Greenwood Sun- J day at 2:00 p. m. The sermon was . Jjj preached by Rev. N. A. Sunderlin of .. Woodstock and appropriate hymns • f | sung by Mesdames Berm-euter and i Eastman. The remams vers laid to J rest in the Greenwood cemetery. ' ^ ^ Card of Thanks /" . - \4 We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the neigh­ bors and friends for their beautiful floral offerings and kind and thought­ ful consideration at the time of our sad bereavement The Family. Geo. Meyers, Sr., Injured On Thursday last George Meyers, Sr., met with an almost fatal accident when a heavy 4x16 plank, falling six feet, struck him, inflicting severe in­ juries and rendering him unconscious up to the time of this writing. The accident happened while removing the staging and planks after installing a piano in the home of M. L Van Natta over the M. M. Niesen grocery. Tho Mr. Meyers is an expert in the work of moving, having been engaged in this business for many years, he was unfortunate at this moving. The fact that he had just warned one of his helpers to beware shows that he ap­ prehended the danger, but an eye wit­ ness states that as he stooped as if to pick up something from the ground the team gave a sudden start and the plank fell and struck him. Ho was carried into the flat and Dr. D. G. Wells called, who found him in a sear- i ious condition, and he was imme­ diately removed to his home on Wash­ ington street where a diagnosis % showed concussion of the brain, paral­ ysis of the neck and three fractured ribs. Mr. Meyers is one of our most : highly respected citizens and he and his family have the sympathy of all in this serious and unfortunate acci- pnze. After a report from the sick committee of the many - good uses made of the receipts of the Sunshine fund, jarery lady present contrib­ uted toward it as usual. tertained . and left wishing their hostess many happy returns of the day. - - '• - ' A- • $ -"Jfess Read Plaindealer •?. -Cv .V- • % • A dent ' Disposes of His Horn* , ̂ r%: E. V. McAllister, until recently the , proprietor of the West Side drug store, has just closed a deal whereby he has disposed of his home in West McHenry to his successor, Walter F. * Vogt, who will move his family tS ^ McHenry some time this week. ^ Remember the date of Cooley's auction sale, Thursday, March 8, at lotlock. * ̂ -H i ' ' ' ' " jf