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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 2 Aug 1917, p. 4

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* my ADDITIONAL PERSONALS *»r F. G. SCHREINER in »™»r T»l»ohoo« W-W COMERS AND GOERS OF A 4THS OF LOCAL INTEREST m' r-' \ i $:' %%. . AS PICKED UP B¥ PLA1NDEALEP DURING ;.n ,.!-r 'Q-> vi: are Doing: ia This VII- the Immediate Vidnity- Paragraphs Butter Market Butter on the Elgin board of trade last Saturday remained unchanged, the prevailing price being 38 cents per Po®1̂ • - 1 ̂ ... Join the Red Cross. A report has become current that Water street is to have another ice cream parlor. A baby boy came t& gladden the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Meyer on Monday, July 30. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. L. Hayes are the happy parents of a baby girl, which arrived at their home Tuesday, July 31. " ' . The Plaindealer is adding new names to its subscription list every week. Are you a subscriber or a bor­ rower? Readings and musical numbers will make up a program for entertain­ ment at the ice cream social tomor­ row (Friday) evening J. W. Kimball was taken quite Sunday and at little improved this ill writing is but ' Hundreds of automobiles passed thru the village last Sunday, many of them stopping long enough to allow their occupants to enjoy refreshments of various kinds. Music lovers of Mcflenry and vicin­ ity are becoming anxious for more band concerts. The boys hope to be able to grant them their wishes within the next week or two. Corn during the past two weeks has made wonderful progress and indica­ tions now are that a bumper crop will be harvested thruout this section of the country this fall. The real estate firm of Hayes & Justen have just placed a Ford tour­ ing car into service. The firm, since its organization, has been enjoying a rapidly growing business. Will Hanson, whose draft number is 2522, is No. 2 on the list to appear before the county exemption board. He hai» the distinction of being the first man called in McHenry.' The Woodstock motorcycle cop made his appearance on our streets one night last week. We presume that he was brought here on the request of our village officials. No arrests were reported. The Altar and Rosary society will give an ice cream social on the lawn , ,• ; i ' 1 at Rev. M. J. McEvoy's home on -W • |j tomorrow (Friday) evening, Aug. 3. "v. >' Musical program. Ice cream and cake, , !'h i*1 ^ ̂ 15 cents. Everybody invited. 1 We are told that the McHenry ,s Military band may seek an en- (; v 1 . gagement at the McHenry county fair. >̂1 r ̂ However, thus far no definite arrange- ^ments have been made for its ap- f-pearance at Woodstock. ^ 1 Louis Stoffel and James Doherty, £ -t >-, . two of our boys, are now drilling with fc'-. ». Company G, I. N. G., at Woodstock It • preparatory to leaving for the Mexi- % 1' can border. The company expects to ^ ^ - leave for the south the first of next K '. week. Quite a number of Wauconda root­ ers accompanied their baseball team to this village last Sunday afternoon. Needless to say they were a happy crowd after the game as, we are told, they carried a few of our dollars home with them. Miss Agnes Sutton, a student at the West Side hospital, Chicago, for the past four years, graduated from that institution in June. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Sutton of Sioux Fall, S. D. She was a guest of Miss B. Doherty here Sunday. Cobb is the Chicago relatives.. C. G. Berner was a in the windy city Wednesday. • Master Alden Reser 'of Chicago is visiting at the home of J. F. Claxton. William Howard of Woodstock spent Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. M. A. Thelen attended to business matters in the metropolitan city Wed­ nesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Claxton and family spent Sunday with Hebron friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thurlwell of Chi­ cago were week end guests of rela­ tives here. Miss Marion Conway of Elgin spent a few days this week as the guest of home folks. v Harold Kuypers of De Pere, Wis., was a guest of Joe Stenger the first of the week. Miss Pearl Claxton returned home Friday after a week's visit with Chi­ cago friends. i Mayor R. G. Chamberlin was among those to board the Chicago train Wed­ nesday morning. * Rev. J. M. Lonergan of Cary was a caller at the home of M. J. WaJsh Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Elliott of Chi­ cago passed last week as the guests of McHenry relatives. „ Mr. and Mrs. Jay Graham and chil­ dren of Round Lake called on friends in town last Saturday. Richard B. Walsh and Atty. A. H. Pouse were business visitors at the county seat last Saturday. Miss Anna Weber of Woodstock spent Sunday as a guest in the home of her father, Mathias Weber. J. B. Kelter of Chicago was enter­ tained by Mr. and BJrs. William Burke at Lake Defiance last Sunday. Mrs. Ed. Comiskey of Chicago is spending several days as a guest in the home of John Gibbs south of town. Mr. and Mrs. Peter May of Spring Grove were Sunday guests in the Peter Freund home south of this vil­ lage. Messrs. and Mesdames John Lane and John Walsh of Ingleside were re­ cent callers in the home of Mrs. J. B. Frisby. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Justen and son, Elmer, of Ringwood were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Freund. R. T. Wray returned to Boone la., the first of the week, where he is em­ ployed at a hotel conducted by his brother, Frank. Missed Edna and Emma Foley of Cleveland, O., are spending a few days as the guests of relatives in and around McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Mathias May and daughter, Martha, of Spring Grove were entertained in the home of Peter M. Freund Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Math. Schmitt, Steph­ en Schmitt and Miss Vera Young mo­ tored to Kenosha Sunday and spent the day with relatives. Misses Edna Homuth and Rose Lageshulte of Barrington were week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A Landwer. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams and daughter, Anna, of Chicago were week end guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thurlwell. Mrs. A. H. Hill and daughter, Esther, of Chicago Spent a faw days last week in the home of the former's aunt, Mrs. Rollin Waite. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Waite of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent a few days this week as guests in the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Rollin Waite. Mrs. Gertrude Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Stoffel and daughter, Gertrude, motored to Waukegan last Sunday, where they passed the day with relatives. Misses Ellen and Mary Doherty passed Saturday and Sunday as the guests of friends in the metropolitan city. They also attended Rev. O'Neill's silver jubilee at Highland Park Sun­ day. Revs. Edward Berthold and M. J. McEvoy attended the funeral of Rev. Father Fleege at Aurora last Thurs­ day. The priest lost his life when taken with a cramp while swimming in Fox river near that city. Jas. Burke left Wednesday morning HllOUR RUST VILIAGf |i A Chicago special was made up at for Kansas City, Kan., where he has B: f this station last Sunday evening, an act that must have been appreciated by the patrons who boarded same here. We are quite sure that the public will appreciate such a service thruout the entire summer season. The east side of town is still with­ out police protection. However, an appointment is looked for at the next regular meeting of the village council, which takes place next Monday even­ ing. Mayor Chamberlin has been look­ ing over a list of candidates ever since the resignation of Geo. Rothermel Sunday was the biggest day of the present season for the ice cream deal­ ers here. At nine o'clock at night both N. H. Petesch and the two retail stores operated by C. Unti were com­ pletely sold out. It is estimated that several hundred gallQns were disposed of by local dealers during the day. Max Anders spent Tuesday as the guest of Chicago relatives. He was accompanied in by his son, Fred, who remained for a few weeks' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Greiner, daugh­ ter, Virginia, and son, Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kovarik and Miss Esther Mattson of Chicago and Miss Adah Greiner of Louisville, Ky., are guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs, Peter Wirfs on Center street iff: enlisted and will go into training August 5. He was accompanied to Chicago by his sister, Mary, who Will remain to visit relatives until Sunday. Homer Harper, official tester for McHenry-Nunda Township Cow Test­ ing association, enjoyed a vacation at Memphis, Tenn., last week. He re ports a fine trip and much cooler weather tfiere than in McHenry coun­ ty- Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger and chil­ dren returned from Green Bay Sun­ day after a most delightful motor trip, where they visited relatives and friends in their former home and birthplace. They were accompanied home by the former's father, Geo. Stenger, and sister, Eva, who will re­ main for a few weeks' visit. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heaney, Miss Margaret Aylward, Mr. and Mrs. John Pettibone, son, Kenneth, and daugh ter, Florence, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Com­ iskey and son, Alexander, Ed. Walsh, Robert E. Sutton, Ed. Fleming of Chi cago; Mrs. P. Costello, . daughter Mame, and son, James, Mrs. Ed. Lar- kin, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Aylward, Mr and Mrs. John - Aylward and Miss Mary Conway of Elgin; Mrs. D. H Corr and son, Ray, of Woodstock at­ tended the funeral of- Officer Gibbs here Tuesday. 4a Seen By Handed Into Friends Earl Whiting was a Chicago visitor Monday. M. L. Worts transacted business in Chicago last Saturday. M. J. Walsh was a business visitor in Chicago last Friday. John Olson boarded the Chicago train Monday afternoon. Fred Anderson boarded the Chicago train Tuesday morning. John R. Knox attended to business matters in Chicago Monday. John Boyle attended to business at the county seat Monday afternoon. William Bickler was among the Chi­ cago passengers Monday morning., Mr. and. Mrs. John Schauner were Woodstock visitors last Thursday. Miss Clara Freund was among the Chicago passengers Monday morning. Wm. Smith transacted business mat­ ters in the metropolitan city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baron called on Hebron friends oM » recent even­ ing. ' Dr. D. G. Wells was a professional visitor in Chicago last Saturday even­ ing, Wm. Bonslett was among the Chi­ cago passengers last Saturday morn­ ing- Dr. F. J. Aicher was a business vis­ itor in Chicago last Saturday after­ noon. x Jos. J. Sutton of Crystal Lake spelM: Sunday as the guest of McHenry rela\ tives. I Everett Hunter attended to business matters in the metropolitan city lagx Friday. Miss Maude . Granger of Chicago was the guest of home folks over the week end. Wm. Wilson of Chicago was a re­ cent visitor in the home of Mrs. Sarah Sherburne. Miss Gladys Fleming of Chicago is a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Wells. C. G. Burkhartsmeier of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of Mc­ Henry friends. Jacob Leickem attended to matters of a business nature in the metropoli­ tan city last Friday. Miss Mildred Zuelsdorf went to Palatine Tuesday for a few weeks' visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Evanson of Chi­ cago were calling on McHenry friends the first of the week. Miss Inez Bacon left Monday morn­ ing for a couple of weeks' visit with relatives in Wisconsin. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stevens of El­ gin were recent guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parks. Mrs. James T. Perkins attended the funeral of a relative at Janesville, Wis., Thursday of last week. Geo. A. Hanly of Elgin passed a day last week as the guest of his mother, Mrs. Ella Henly, here. Miss Mollie Ryan of Chicago passed the first of the week as a guest in the home of Dr. and Mrs. D. G< Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. N. Sayler and son and Mrs. Ella Wheeler were visitors at Lake Geneva, Wis., last Sunday. Miss Flora Churchill of Libertyville Was a recent guest in the home of Mrs. Sarah Sherburne and daughter, Anna. James Gibbs of Sioux Fall, S. D., was here to •attend the funeral of his brother, John. He arrived Monday. Miss Lola Renehan has returned to er home at Round Lake after an ex- teneded visit with Miss Elola Boyle. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Overton fcnd daughters were recent day visitors in the home of Mrs. Mary Carey at El­ gin. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Perkins and daughter, Adeline, called on relatives at the county seat last Saturday even­ ing. Mrs. A. Zuelsdorf of Palatine spent the first of the week as a guest in the home of her son, Frank, and family here. Ed. L. Martin of Woodstock passed Sunday evening as ^ a guest in the home of Postmaster and Mrs. E. E. Bassett. Miss Flora Mansfield of Woodstock spent the week end as a guest in the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Sherburne. ' Ralph and Glenn Van Natta of Chi­ cago passed Sunday as guests in the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Van Nat^a. Richard Graham, Jack Robey, John Gibblets, Joe Kozeipke and Robert Hogan of Chicago were Sunday guests in the home of Max Anders. Mr. and Mrs. James B. Perry have returned home from a visit with their son, Lieut. Col. Howard R. Perry, and family at Syracuse, New York. Thos. Thompson and daughter, Mrs. Clara Starritt, Miss Fannie Granger and Robert Thompson motored to Lake Geneva and Delavan, Wis., last Sun­ day. Mrs^-Mort Ritt and daughters, Melva and Laverne, of Crystal Lake passed a few days last week as guests in the home of Mr and Mrs. M. L. Van Natta. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Voss, Miss Louisa Voss and Edward Nay of New Munster, Wis., spent a day recently as guests in the home of Mrs. Eliza­ beth Buss. Misses Margaret Egan and Cather­ ine Leonard and Messrs. Geo. Gay and John Swales of Chicago attended mass at St. Patrick's church here Sunday. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gentleman at McCollum's Lake and visited in the home of Jack Walsh Sunday. PLAINDEALER, McHEKRY, XIX. From The Of Twenty-Five Years Ago July 20, 1892 George G. Smith's trotting colt, Ranger H., won the 2:45 race at Elgin last week. Jacob Bonslett and Robert' Schiessle have both been treating their build­ ings to a new coat of paint on the out- H. E. Wightman, of the city livery, arried sixty-seven passengers to' Pis- takee Bay from the evening train on Saturday. Chas. Nordquist, who has been tak­ ing a business course at the Valpa­ raiso school, returned home Monday, having finished the course. Farmers in this vicinity ate busily engaged in caring for their crops and consequently it has been very quiet in town during the past week. R, Bishop sold to the Parker House lively a fine two seated surrey, canopy top, which is one of the finest turn­ outs to be found in this section. Howard's mammoth pavilion Uncle Tom' Cabin and specialty show will exhibit under their own waterproof opera house in McHenry for one night only, Friday, July 22.- The heavy rains are said - to have piayed havoc with the game birds in this part of the state, and it is also probable that much mischief has been done in other sections as well; Dr. C. H. Fegers, E. W. Howe, John Heimer, Anton Engeln and John J. Buch have each bought land on the east side of the river, about one mile above the bridge, and have laid same out into lots. The price paid ranges form two to five hundred dollars per acre. Died--At her residence south of this village on Sunday, afternoon,, July 17, Mrs. Michael Doherty, aged about sixty years. Mrs. Doherty had been in poor health for some time, but was around attending to her household duties as usual when she was suddenly stricken down at 3 o'clock on Sunday afternoon. Heart failure was sup­ posed to be the cause. The funeral was held from the Catholic church on Tuesday and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. July 27, 1892 The hottest weather known in ten years is being experienced by the peo­ ple in this vicinity. The Cemetery Aid society is making preparations for an entertainment to take place about August 13. Frank Jackley * rejoices over the arrival of a fine eight pound girl at his residence on Saturday last. Fred Schnorr has been 'building a new barn and also a new fence on the north side of his handsome residence property, which much improves its appearance. On Saturday evening last a fine musical and literary entertainment was given by the children connected with the summer residents of Pista- kee Bay on the grounds of Hon. H. L. Hertz at that beautiful summer re- sort, There was music, readings, reci­ tations, an umbrella drill and a speech by Neils Juul of Chicago, after which a collection amounting to $27 was taken up for the Pistakee Bay Fresh Air Fund society. The Uncle Tom's Cabin company, which gave an entertainment, here on Friday evening last, was under the management of the biggest lot of dead beats on the road. They jumped their hotel and other bills at Woodstock and were followed here by the sheriff, who seized their tent and fixtures, and the consequence was that all little bills contracted ' here were left unpaid. From here the manager, with what of his company he could prevail on, went to Richmond to play in a hall, where they went to pieces entirely. , • ; • . * •, *•> This Man Smile? LJ1S money has ** "one farther - gone rarin than nis neighbor s. He has bought * --the greatest dollar-for dollar value there is in tires. He has risk Qual- JFi ileage at a fair (>rice.̂ |̂ , Fisk Serviceand Fisk jrfSSllf Fisk Tires For Sale by All Dealers THE FISK RUBBER, COMPANY OF N. Y. General Offices: Chicopee Falls, Mass. Fisk branches in more than 125 cities r- EXTRA PERSONALS Miss Ruby Claxton spent Thursday last in Woodstock. Miss Florence Kamholz left Tues­ day for a week's visit with friends at Lake Geneva, Wis. Miss Genevieve Howard of Wood­ stock is a guest of Miss Lenore Freund at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Salisbury of El­ gin were guests of the latter's sister, Mrs.' Ella Hanly, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McArthur and daughter, Ruth, of Elgin spent Sun­ day with Mrs. A. Wolff and family. Miss Elizabeth Piersol of Chicago spent the week end in the home of N. H. Petesch and family on Richmond Rd. Gertaer Petesch, Wm. Stoffel and Mrs. John Freund were among those to board the Chicago train this morn­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fruen and chil­ dren of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh spent Sunday at Lake De­ fiance. Mrs. Max Anders spent a few days last week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Alkofer at Wau­ conda. Miss Emily Sumwalt and Messrs. Russell and Paul Wolff of Chicago spent Sunday with, Adam Ibsh and family. Mrs. Jackson and Miss Myrtle Cobb of Chicago spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cobb on Elgin road. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mentzel motored out from Chicago last Sunday and passed the day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Anders. Mrs. George Frisby and daughter, Agnes, attended the funeral of the former's brother-in-law, Jas. Heaney, in Chicago Sunday. Mrs. John Pufani is entertaining her mother and sister, Mrs. Hettie Leech, and daughter, Laura, of Janes- vills tiis past week. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT FOR SALE--Good horse. $40. Phonp 605-M-l. 7-lt FOUND--An automobile tire. In qiure at this office. 7-lt* FOR SALE--Shetland pony, buggy and harness. Inquire at t;his office. 5 FOR SALE--Gas stove, only used a short time. Mrs. C. Brefeld, West McHenry, 111. ( 5 FOR SALE--House and four lots. Excellent building sites. Mrs. Mary Schreiner, West McHenry, 111. FOR SALE--Two buggies and har­ ness. All in good condition. Apply to Gilbert Howard, McHenry, 111. 52-tf FOR SALE--John Glossen residence in north end of town. Inquire of J. H. Kennebeck, executor, McHenry, 111. ' 45-tf FOR SALE--House and two lots lo­ cated on Waukegan fstreet. Inquire of Mrs. M. K. Schaefer, McHenry, 111. 3-tf FOR SALE--A team of work horses, wagon and harness. Will sell or rent, same Irresponsible party. Ben Katz, McHenry, 111. 6"3t FOR RENT--The late Mrs. John M. May house and barn at Johnsburg. Write or inquire of Peter M. Freund, route, 2, McHenry, 111. j>-3t* FOR RENT--In West McHenry, the house on corner near Dr. Wheeler's; also the lower flat of Simes block. Apply to John Carey, McHenry, 111. 7tf FOR SALE--Twin cylinder Indian motorcycle. Will be sold at a bargain if taken at once. Inquire at 'Adams Bros.' grocery store, McHenry, 111. 6 FOR SALE--One full blood Poland China boar about one year old, Hol- ste^n bull one year old, red and white bull nine months old. Ton^ J. Miller, Ringwood, 111. « LOST--Tuesday morning, July 24, be­ tween McHenry and Half Day, two pieces of yellow velvet. Liberal re­ ward to finder. A. K. Maxwell, 2300 So. Morgan St., Chicago. 7-2t FOR SALE--The Schnorr property in McHenry and on the river at reason­ able prices and on terms to suit. If interested in any of them write F. J. Schnorr, Savings Bank Bldg., Council Bluffs, la. „ 9 MEN WANTED--At American Terra Cotta & Ceramic company's plant at Terra Cotta, 111. Positions open for both inside and outside work. Good wages paid and steady work. Apply at office at once. American Terra Cotta & Ceramic Co. 7"2t FOR SALE--One 209 acre farm, known as the John A. Smith place, two miles east 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, ill. 41_tf FOR SALE--Real farmer's fartn of 160 acres or 200 acres to suit. Adja­ cent to Round Lake village in Lake county, 111. This farm adjoins land recently sold for $125.00 per acre and is first-class farming land and good buildings. Must be sold within three weeks. Price, $100.00 per acre, terms to suit. Get busy if you want it. R. W. Churchill, Gray.slake, 111. w?-lt Like Your Piano Your Motor Car May Get Out of Tune! As you would employ a professional tuner to restore the harmony of tones in the former, see that the even more in­ tricate machinery of the latter is intrusted to those who know what to do and how to do it. . The Accurate Tuning of A Motor Is No Job For An Amateur LWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE FO EXPERT REPAIRING ACETYLENE WELDING-BATTERY CHARSINB -- TIRES-GASOLINE--OILS -- SUPPLIES-ACCESSORIES FORD SERVICE STATION AUTO LIVERY-QUICI\ SERVICE STAR GARAGE JOHN R.KNOX, PROPR. PHONE 30 ------ MS HENRY Iff. Summer Horse Goods! Our line of Summer Hors$ Goods- is the most complete ever handled in McHenry. Allow your horse the comforts to which they are entitled by buying your horse necessities of us. A full line of Fly Nets always car­ ried in stock. M. A. Thelen West McHenry The General Utility Motor is just yvhat its name indicates A small, powerful motor that may be carried around and set in motion by connecting: it to any lamp socket, that by means of its inexpen­ sive attachments, will perform varied house­ hold work, now neces­ sarily done by hand and not half So well. • Its Low Priced Public Service Co. OI NORTHERN ILLINOIS Join your American Red Cross. Advertise with The Plaindealer for results. ___ Give us your next order for en­ graved ftijiHwg cards and |M what a neat job we can feat out for ye* P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COilMlSSiON MERCHANT SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE SALE OP Dressed Beef, nutton. Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs Thio ls the oldest honse on th* street. Tags and price lists famished on application. COLD STORAOH FREE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stall I * 3. PalMI M. Markat; 1 Bfit*5 * .£ W-" ""WW-iJ.V.. - . AiAv JV :.J»i.. illt 'Iff'} Mm

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