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.,.f, THE HeSSSBY FXiAlHSEAXER, McHESTRY, ILL. f > * »-r» f x *• ->.« v» .v- V. - \ ^ 7 ' ^ \ ^ ^ ^ THE MHENRY PLAINDEALER I^SvE' EVERY THURSDAY fSv 4 v - F . G . S C H R E I N E R Office tn Bank Building Telephone *-W TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Of* Year ...„. W-* U* Months, ISc a Three Months, #e Thursday, Jone 21, 1917 PROBJtTB NEWS } FRANK NICHOLLS PASSES AWAT Death, Caused From Blood Poisoning, Occurred at Wauk^gu [Furnished by McHenry County Abstract Company, Woodstock, Illi­ nois. Office in Arnold Block, east side of public square. Abstracts of title and conveyancing. Money to loan on real estate in sums of five hundred to ten thousand dollars. Time and pay­ ments to suit borrower. Phones 634, 90S and 911.] Real Estate Transfers John Wm. Schultz & w to \ kouis Wagner & Wm. . ^ Firantzen, It 4, Mat. Schaef- ^ er's sub-div '& pc adjoining, " •' s e c 1 8 , M c H e n r y . 8 0 0 . 0 0 Mathias May & w to Mary May, e% It 2, sec 1, Mc­ Henry; 10 a out of It 2, Mc­ Henry ; n % ne*4 sw^4 sec / ' 86; & pc in se cor sec 24, Richmond ................ 5000.00 Mary Miay to Magretta May, same -- Julia A. Phalin & h to Ella G. , Welch, s% of pt It 2, blk 1 A It 3, blk 1, (ex &c), West McHenry $ 10.00 Peter H. Flesch & w to Charles W. Horton, e% It 1 nw% sec 6; pt It 2 nw% sec 6, Mc­ Henry 10.00 Annie Beck et al to George J. Sayer, Its 6 & 7, & s% It 5, Raymond Ashley, 19 Harvard Olive Howarth, 17 Woodstock Pistakee Beach sub-div 10.00 Ella L. Preston & h to Sa- mantha Button, s 51 ft of It 5 and s 51 ft of e% It 6, blk 20, orig town, w of Fox river, McHenry ...... .$1500.00 August Larsen & w to M. J. Hannifin, Its 38 & 39, Or­ chard Beach, McHenry..%. 300.00 Grant Randall & w to Gilbert < Harris, pt e% nw^ sec 29, McHanry, 40 acres 10.00 Marriage Licenses Vernie Peterson, 24 Rockford Mary Schlensker, 23 Rockford Carl M. Iverson, 29. Woodstock Laurina C. Jensen, 22 Woodstock Royal Perkins, 21 Chemung Twp. Alma Keller, 19 Chemung Twp. John Miller, 21 Chemung Twp. Hattie Hochrath, 17...., Harvard Leverett Van Hoozen, 22..... .Alden Lucy Harrison, 18 Alden Harold R. Freeman, 2 0 . . . . . . . . Alden Bevereh Dike, 20 Alden LeRoy E. Button, 26 Hebron Cora F. Seaman, 20 Hebron Mathias Renz, 25 Richmond Doris Dammier, 20 Richmond William Stewart, 21 Woodstock Nell Cunningham, 23....... .Harvard Edward Benzing, 26 Chicago Helen Wirth, 21 Chicago Roy Elloite Anthony, 30... .Marengo Ada Avis Mallott, 21 . .Union Joseph Brown, 29 Spring Grove Clara Trever, 19........Spring Grove Alvin Kordoske, 24 Lake Geneva Hilda Nalzohn, 19.. .Burlington, Wis. John Stuchlik, 30. Algonquin Julia Marik, 25 Chicago Donald John Blodgefct, 23. .Woodstock Frances V. Anderson, 17. .Woodstock John L. Steffen, 25 .....Chicago Althea Coss, 23 Chicago Michael F. Sheehan, 35 Chicago Mayme Duggan, 30 Woodstock Aired W. Schroeder, 21. .Crystal Lake Anna W. Schroeder, 23 Cary John A. Neyer, 49 Chicago Olive Johnston, 42 Chicago Harry J. Sten, 28........ .Woodstock Mrs. Annette Bailey, 32...Woodstock Philip Meyers, 21 McHenry Mary Agnes Sheehan, 21.... Chicago Henry R. Fredendall, 22.... Janesville Florence Bell Drafahl, 18. .Janesville Karl F. Winkelman, 21 Union Minnie Dahlke, 21 Union Charles R. Croak, 22 Chicago Florence A. Hallisey, 22.. .Woodstock Herman F. Boehmke, 37.... Cleveland Minnie Winkelman, 23..Seneca Twp. Myron Bean, 23 Seneca Twp. Caroline Lundy, 19 .Seneca Twp. Charles Witt, 24 Harvard Rose Krischke, 19 Harvard Joseph Mayer, 24 Crystal Lake Bessie Krejc, 22 Cary Charles H. Vogel, 21.... .Solon Mills Kathryn Yanke, 21 Solon Mills Charles W. Thompson, 43... .Chicago Velora E. Randel, 32 Woodstock John M. Fitzpat^ick, 33 Chicago Agnes M. Sullivan, 30... Chicago Fred Smith, 25 Elgin Harret Jones, 24..... .Edgerton, Wis. Harry Kisst, 29.......... ."..Chicago Tena Pint, 29 McHenry Henry Borhart, 21 Huntley Matilda Jaster, 17 Huntley Henry Meyer, 27 ..Marengo Bertha Kahle, 29 Marengo William Young, 45... Chicago Margaret Hardtke, SO Chicago Louis F. Anderman, 24 Chicago Mata Niederer, 21 .Chicago Frank Nicholls, third son of Harry Nicholls, who was born and passed the greater part of his life in Volo, passed away at the Waukegan hospital on Thursday, June 14. His death was caused from blood poisoning contracted from a sliver he ran into his hand while employed at building a pier at ingleside, Lake county. The remains weae brought to Mc­ Henry Friday evening and laid to rest in Woodland cemetery the fol­ lowing morning. The funeral was private, only his immediate relatives attending. He is survived by five sisters and four brothers, as follows: Mrs. F. Hironimus of Volo; Mrs. Frank Zuels- dorf and Mrs. John Karls of this vil­ lage; Mrs. John Engeln of Crystal Lake; Lovina of Woodstock; Alford and William of Chicago; Jack and George H. of this village. He also leaves his father, his mother having preceded him in death in 1912. The deceased was thirty years of age. BIG CELEBRATION AT PALATINE WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS OF A WEEK IN OUR BUST VlLLACtl Cook County and Palatine Commercial Associations Plan July 4th Cele­ bration on Big Scale The Palatine Commercial associa­ tion and Chas. E. Dean, a prominent horseman, are combining to give Pal­ atine, 111., the largest Independence day celebration ever held in this part of the state. Chas. Dean will con­ duct a full card of races and ball game at the fair grounds in the afternoon. The commercial organization has ap­ propriated large sums towards the entertainment of the public downtown in the morning and evening, securing special high-class attractions. The race program includes a free-for-all pace, 2:18 trot and 2:30 trot and 2:15 pace, exhibitions of promising year­ lings and two year olds and will end with motorcycle and automobile races. The crack Palatine Stars wilf play the Elgin Fox Athlete club--the cham­ pionship team of Kane county. Adv. Alford H. Pouse, Atty. State of Illinois) McHenry County )ss. , In County Court to Auguest Term, A. D. 1917. Alford H. Pouse, administrator of the Estate of Carrie Brehm, deceased vs. Edward Brehm, Betty Swendson, Bertha* Webb Shermah and Geraldine Webb. Petition for leave to sell Real Estate to pay debts. Affidavit of the non-residence of Betty Swendson, Bertha Webb Sher­ man and Geraldine Webb, defendants in the above entitled cause having been filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of McHenry County, Illi­ nois, notice is hereby given to said non-resident defendants, that on the sixteeth day of April, A. D. 1917, Al­ ford H. Pouse, Administrator of the Estate of Carrie Brehm, deceased, filed ! Parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.^M. Frett. in said Court a petition for an order to sell the following described real estate situated in the County of. Mc­ Henry and State of Illinois, to-wit: Lot Eleven (11) in River Park as ap­ pears from the Plat of said River Park on file in the Recorder's Office of Mc­ Henry County, Illinois, said River Park and premises being situated in As Seen By Plaindealer Reporters ind Handed Into Oar Office By Our Friends F. A. Beller wiflfra windy city vis­ itor Monday. Dr. C. H. Fegers was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. Miss Rose Worts was an Elgin pas­ senger Monday evening. Ben Stilling was a Chicago passen­ ger last Friday morning. , J. W. Smith transacted business in the windy city Tuesday. Jos. J. Frett of Chicago spent Sun­ day with his family here. Mrs. Geo. Buss was a county seat visitor one day last week. Harry Gallaher of Chicago Is the guest of McHenry relatives. Everett Hunter boarded the train for Chicago Tuesday morning. Ed. L. Hayes .was a business visitor in the metropolitan city Monday. Miss Emma Thelen of Elgin spent Sunday as the guest of relatives here. Charles Patzke is spending the week as the guest of relatives at LaCrosse, Wis. -- ... C. J. Reihansperger spent Sunday as the guest of his parents at West Chicago. Mrs. P. J. Cleary spent a few days last week as the guest of relatives at Elgin. Miss Laura. Barbian passed several days this week as the guest of Chi­ cago friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Thomas of Elgin were week end guests of relatives in this vicinity. Raymond and Miss Marjorie Phil- ipps were metropolitan city visitors last Saturday. Wm. Smith attended to matters of a business nature in the metropolitan city Tuesday. Miss Rose Huemann was among those to board the Chicago train ^Ion- day morning. Gus Christianson of Elgin spent Sunday evening as the' guest of Mc­ Henry friends. Peter J. Freund and son, Arthur, of Woodstock spent Sunday with Mc­ Henry relatives.' Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Dumbleton were among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morning. Miss Clara Miller is spending a couple of weeks as the guest of rela­ tives at Kenosha, Wis. C. J. Burkhartsmeier of Chicago was the guest of friends in McHenry the first of the y?eek. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander attended to matters of a business nature in the windy city Friday last. Howard Garner of Chicago spent the latter part of last week as a guest in the home of John Stoffel. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Landwer and son, Keith, spent the week end as the guests of Barrington relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Wolff of Chi­ cago were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. !J. H. Miller Sunday. Wm. Frett of Chicago passed Sun­ day as a guest in the home of his Arthur Fitzpatrick of Chicago was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stilling the first of the week. Miss Susie Frett of Elgin spent Sunday as a guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Frett. Mrs. Henry Dowe and son, Charles, passed several days las? week as the guests of relatives in the metrppolitan the Northwest quarter of Section No. C1^y Jack Franzen of Woodstock is vis­ iting his brothers here this week. The water has again been let out i, ^ of the mill pond. •' Ml*s. Jos. Buss has returned from a Wveral weeks' visit with relatives in Wisconsin. Give as , ' •>% your next order for en­ graved calling cards and see what a moat job we can put out for you. * Schroeder's five-piece orchestra of Woodstock has been engaged to fur­ nish the music for the Independence at Stoffel's hall on Tuesday even- #' ........ Twenty-five (25), in Township Num-i ber Forty-five (45) North, of Range" Number Eight (8) East of the third Principal Meridian, situated in the Township of McHenry, County of Mc­ Henry and State of Illinois, that there­ upon a summons issued out of said Court against all the defendants, re­ turnable on the fourth day of June, A.. D. 1917. Now, therefore, unless you the said Betty Swendson, Bertha Webb Sher­ man and Geraldine Webb shall person­ ally be and appear before the County Court of McHenry County on the first day of the August Term thereof, to be holden in the Court House, in the City of Woodstock, County of Mc­ Henry and State of Illinois, on the sixth day of August, A. D. 1917, and plead answer or demur to'said peti­ tion, the same and the matters and things therein charged and stated will be taken as confessed and a decree entered against you according to the prayer of the said petition. In testimony whereof I have here­ unto set may hand and affixed the seal of said Coiirt, at my office in Wood­ stock, Illinois, this 5tf( day of June, A. D. 1917. . G. E. Still, Clerk. Alford H. Pouse, Atty. for peti­ tioners. 51-4t Receipt for Railroad Ticket When you buy a ticket on any Illi­ nois railroad now it 'will be wise to get a receipt from the ticket agent and keep it. Beginning last Monday, the railroads are charging 2.4 cents per mile instead of 2 cents per mile as previously. This action is in vio­ lation t)f the state 2-cent law and will be fought by the state. The railroads claim they are acting under author­ ity of the interstate commerce com­ mission. A printed form has been prepared to be used as receipts for all who ask for them when buying their tickets. The receipt is not given out unless asked for by the buyer. The receipts may be collected upon if the railroads lose the fight in the courts. It will ,be a loxig drawn out battle. The McHenry Pleasure club heads Ralph Van Natta of Chicago spent Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, II. L. Van Natta. Thomas Knox of Chicago spent the latter part of last week as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrts. John Knox, here. Mrs. M. Hanson and Miss J. Hanson of Chicago were guests of the for­ mer's son, Wm. Hanson, at Rosedale over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Al. Krause and chil­ dren motored to Elgitf- last Sunday afternoon, where they spent a few hours as the guests of relatives. Mr. and Mrs. John Engeln and little daughter, Virginia, of Crystal Lake spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of McHenry relatives. Winfield Woodburnvof Chicago and Westfall Woodburn and son of Bel- videre spent Sunday as the guests of their parents,. Mr. and Mrs. David Woodburn. Mrs. C. C. Westfall of Chicago is spending the week as a guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stoffel. Mr. Westfall was out over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. L. Chamberlain and children motored to this village from Milwaukee, Wis., last Sunday and passed the day as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Miller. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nicholls and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thomas^ and daughter, Lillian, of Chicago were Saturday and Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zuels- dorf. A. K. Burns of Austin spent Sunday AS the guests of relatives here. He was accompanied home in the evening by his wife and little son, who had been guests of relatives here during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Freund, daugh­ ters, Frances and Julia, and son, Clarence, of Spring Grove spent Sun­ day as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kennebeck. Mrs. Emma Mudgett of Chicago is spending a few weeks as a guest in the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles Parks. From this village she leaves the local Red Crom aubwription liat for Sa,t ^ utah ^ „h with a ttention of |10.00. Ipecti to spend the ------ " v QUARTER OF A CENTURY Items Clipped From The Plaindealer. Of Twenty-Five Tears Ago June 15, 1892 , Children's day was observed at the M. E. church on Sunday evening last. Saturday and Sunday could safely be called hot days. Saturday the ther­ mometer registered 94 in the shade, and Sunday it done a little better and showed an even 100. At the home of Mrs. Jeeks on*the afternoon of June 6, were held the funeral services of her daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Hollister, Rev. G. A. Wells officiating and Rev. Bassett making appropriate remarks. The new time table on the North­ western went into effect last Monday. There are two new trains added, one going north at 2:45 p. m. and return­ ing south at 5:36 p. m. Also a Sun­ day train going south at 7:36 p. m. A little child of Mrs. Kaiser of El­ gin, who is visiting at C. Stegemaiin's, was taken seriously ill on Saturday evening and for a time it was feared that it would prove fatal, but Sunday morning it was repotted bettej* and out of danger. On the first day of June the North­ western adopted a new plan in refer­ ence to the sale of local tickets. Here­ tofore a ticket has been £ood until used without regard ' to time limit. Now tickets are good only on the day sold and for a continuous trip. The eighth Demorest contest will be held at Ringwood Friday evening, June 24. C. Stegemann had the misfortune to lose a valuable milk cow on Sun­ day morning last. Frank Hutson rejoices over the ar­ rival of an eight pound girl at his residence Saturdajf. Our neighboring village of Rich­ mond is making preparations to cele­ brate the Fourth in good shape. This section was visited with one of the severest storms of wind and rain of the season on Monday evening last. Notwithstanding the backward sea­ son, Fred Schn6rr has the finest dis­ play of flowers to be found in the county. Miss Grace Stevens of this village has been engaged as teacher in the intermediate department of the Rich­ mond public schools. Theire will be a fourth of July party at the McHenry House Monday even­ ing, July 4. The music will be fur­ nished by Noonan's band'. Mrs. C. Stegemann lost her pocket- book somewhere in the streets of this village on Saturday last, which con­ tained somewhere from $4.50 to $6.00 in money. Thursday, June 21, 1917 Mrs. ~0. W. Owen has been quiie sick the past week. Our neighboring city of .Harvard has organized a Republican club and is now ready to open the campaign. Children's day was held at the Uni- versalist church on Sunday evening last and the house was packed to its utmost capacity. Wm. Frett, formerly of Johnsburg, late of Chicago, died in the latter city last week. He was a man well known and highly respected in U\js commun­ ity. In the Inter Oeean of the 15th in the report of the races from Lima, O., we learn that Henry O., a George O. colt owned by E. C. Howard, got a record of 2:24. There will be a picnic in the Johns­ burg grove July 4. A large dancing platform will be erected, good music and plenty of refreshments furnished and a general good time may be ex­ pected. A party of fishermen from Chicago stopped at the McHenry House a couple of days last week and when they went home they voted that Mc­ Henry was the greatest fiflhing ground in the northwest. Never have the citizens of McHenry been more highly entertained than they have this week by the Leonard & Thomas Dramatic Co. Our people appreciate a good thing when they see it and have shown it by giving this excellent company full houses each night of their engagement here. The two prizes offered by the boy selling the largest number of 'bars of Cyclone soap by the 20th of June were won as follows: Harry Eldredge se­ cured the first prize, selling 2240 bars; Charles Swadish took second prize, selling 1302 bars. Each received a fine watch valued at $25 and $20 re­ spectively. H. Miller & Son, our marble deal­ ers, have been getting out some of the finest monuments of late ever seen in this section. That this is appreciated is evidenced by the large amount they are- doing, having twelve completed to put . up this week, besides a large number of unfinished orders now on hand. They are completing one for the late A. H. Haply of this village, which is very handsome. It Is eleven feet high, four foot at the base and is made of Barre, Vermont, granite. An interesting musical was given at E. W. Howe's Friday evening by the pupils of Prof. Arnold. The follow­ ing program was given: Piano--On the Sea .Hennes Barbara Barbian Piano--The Pink ..Lichner Lura Owen Piano and Violin--Flower Song ...j Messrs. Barbian and Arnold Organ--Florence Waltz Hattie Howard Piano--Dancing Fairies Carrie Colby Organ--Grant's March.. .Alice Waite Piano--Nocturne Lichner II Trovatore. .Dom Lizzie Osborn* P4ap»-*tfew Spring ^ feange Kate How* BARNEY OIDFU) TO RACE DE PALMA AT MILWAUKEE The two greatest automobile racing pilots in the death-cheating game, Barney Oldfleld and Ralph DePalma, are to meet in a match race for the first time in their careers, over the Milwaukee State Fair Grounds track on Saturday, June 23rd. Oldfleld will drive his newest speed creation, an enclosed racing car, while DePalma will use his 12-eyUnder Pack? ard; racer fitted with an aviation motor. ~ The world's championship title is at •take. Each driver will have a re­ serve car to bt sm£ in caste of acci­ dent. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR SALE--A quantity of roof boards. Inquire of C. G. Berner, Mc­ Henry, 111. ' 1-lt FOR SALE--White Leghorn hens. One dollar each. E. G. Peterson, Johnsburg,. 111. Phone 625-M-l. 52-tf FOR SALE--Two buggies and har­ ness. All in good condition. Apply to Gilbert Howard, McIIenry, 111. 52-tf .FOR SALE---John Glossen residence m north end of town. Inquire of J. H. Kennebeck, executor, McHenry, HI. 45-tf FOR SALE--A seven-year-old horse, wt. 1400 pounds. Broke single and double. Inquire of Nick Bohr, Mc- Henry, Hi. 49 FOR RENT--A modern flat on the West Side. For further information inquire of or write Jos. \jf. Freund, West McHenry, 111. 45-tf LOST--Somewhere in the village of McHenry a 30x3 Michelin casing en­ cased in a black tire cover. Finder kindly notify A. Lallinger, McHenry, 111. Phone 104-R. Reward. 1-lt LOST--Set of tackle blocks with rope between Johnsburg and Pistakee Bay. Finder please leave with Joe Michels or at my home. Jacob R. Justen, Pis­ takee Bay. 1-lt FOR SALE--The Schnorr property in McHenry and on the river at reason­ able prices and on terms to suit. If interested in any one of them write F. J. Schnorr, Savings Bank Bldg., Council Bluffs, Iowa. 50-4t FOR SALE--One fifty light acetylene gas machine, as good as new, includ­ ing fixtures enough for a two story house. $50.00. Apply to Albert Pep­ ping, Johnsburg, 111., or telephone Mc­ Henry 600-R-2. 52-2t- FOR SA^E--One 209 acre farm, known as the John A. Smith place, two miles e^st of McHenry; one 145 acre farm at Lake Defiance, also one block containing 12 lots with good, improved house, located east of Fox river bridge. Apply to or write S. H. Freund, Administrator John A. Smith estate, McHenry, 111. 41-tf Plan Now to Spend Your Vacation at the Lakes of Wisconsin Enjoy an ideal vacation outings- camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing or hiking--in this great nearby resort region. Exceptional opportunities for summer homes. Seven thousand lakes invite you to enjoy rest and di­ version on their shady shores. Some of thes6 charming lakes are located but a few hours' ride from Chicago, while thousands are to be found in the cool North Woods, and can be reached by a comfortable over night trip; all of them are immediately adjacent to the Chicago & North Western Ry. Get the family located at one of these charming spots and plan to spend throughout the summer. Ask for our beautifully illustrated folder, oru beautifully illustrated folder, 'Summer OutingS," with detail map and list of hotels and resorts. Any agent of the Chicago & North West­ ern Ry. "will be pleased to give you full particulars, or- address C. A. Cairns, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago & North Western Ry., 226 Jackson St., Chicago. 49-6t Executor's Notice A. H. Pouse, Atty. Estate of Sarah E. Derm^it, De­ ceased. The undersigned having been ap­ pointed Executor of the last Will and Testament of*. Sarah E. Dermont, de­ ceased, late of the County of McHenry and State of Illinois, hereby gives no­ tice that he will appear before the County Court of McHenry County at the Court House in Woodstock, at the August Term, on the first Monday in August next, at which time all per­ sons having claims against said Estate are notified and requested to attend for the purpose of having saihe adjust­ ed. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make imme­ diate payment to the undersigned. ! Dated this 4th day of June, A. D. 1917. Carl W. Stenger, 514t Executor. 1776s !886 1916 We've Kept The Delivery of Lumber i A ; « v . and at the same time have eliminated the worry of when your lum­ ber would be on the job ready for use. The one big factor in our selling policy is SERVICE--service in the supplying with big value, high quality lumber and building material: service in promptly fill­ i n g a n d d e l i v e r i n g a l l o r d e r s . ^ ( Phone Us Youf flush Orders • " ; ' • • : ' •' *V •' and we'll prove by actual performance how quickly we will have your material at its destination. The proof of the pudding is in the eating--the- proof qf our service is in the trying. Tell us your n e e d s t o d a y V . : : \ . . ; * : : • * ; : : Wilbur Lumber Co. Wew McHenry, Illinois "FISK" on your tire is a guar­ antee that you have the greatest dollar-for-dollar value that it is possible to buy. When you pay more than Fisfy prices you pay for something* that doesn't exist. ' FISH, TIRES FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS THE FISK RUBBER COMPANY OF N. Y. General Offices: Chicopee Falls, Mass. Fi«k Branches in more than US Cities ^ummitmTiiiTiTnmiMiTiiTTiii)iiiiiiiliiiiilHlli»iiniiiiiiiiitllinititHiiniitiiiiinifi/i<r/n)j/<Mi»G *tHl *3# 1 Do Not Let the Telephone Cord Get Wet A wet telephone cord will cans* JT\- a short circuit and interrupt yoor service. This is the cause of a fereat many cases of telephone trouble. Frequently a wet umbrella is eareleasly kid a&ainst the cor4,<» • ftlaas of weterb spilled over it, or the cord is accidentally dropped into an ink-well, thus putting the telephone out of service. By protecting your telephone cord from moisture you keep your telephone ia feood working order. CHICAGO TELEPHONE COMPANY P H I L I P J A E G E R OENERAL COriMISSlON MERCHANT SPECIAL ATTENTION .OIVBN TO THE BALK OF Dressed Beef, Hutton, Hogs, Veal, Poultry, .Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on the street Tags and pries lists furnished l|i application. COLD STORAGE FREE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. 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