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m * • ' : ' >•,& ' fv "i:' •- -> K m- >1 , VOLUME XTL.TIT NO. 28 :i| MCHENRY, FLLINOIS. THURSDAY, DECEMHTSR 20. 1917 Y EXCHANGE ITEMS INCOME TAX C. N. D. MEETINGS CHRISTMAS NEXT TUESDAY INITIATE 69 NEW MEMBERS SCHOOL NOTES TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS HOW CHURCHES WILL OBSERVE THE DAY OF OUR EXCHANGES Items In People A company of Hdihe Guards is be- . v.. „ ig organized at Fox Lake. Three sons of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. . 'Q&rr of Wauconda are now in Uncle Rani's service, one of whom is already </°#®mewhere in France. I': The Elgin council, Knights of Co- ;-;;?1i»mbus, has sent each of its seven ; " members new in the United States y " service $5.00 as a Christmas gift, %V ^ By order of the village board no one village shal is r:>v |ot the fire marshal is now allowed So ride on the fire auto at Libertyville. ' The new order was issued last yeek. A man down at Genoa, 111., has sub­ scribed and paid for the home paper to be sent to every young fhan from that city who is now in service or who j^may later enroll. On account of failing health Post­ master Jas. Cleary Qf Marengo has for­ warded his resignation to Washing­ ton, D. C. His successor will not likely be appointed until after the hol­ idays • "~™ Rev. Thos. Quayle, head of the Lake County Law and Order league, told the supervisors of that county that the liquor laws at Fox Lake had been vio­ lated during the past several months and asked that body to start an inves­ tigation. Antioch is to have a flour mill. Several sites have already been looked over by the gentlemen who will oper­ ate the mill and it is expected that a deal will be closed in that city soon that will assure the location of the new enterprise. ? Work on the new condencery, to be bviilt at Algonquin, has been com­ menced and it is expected the build­ ing will be completed and ready for occupancy by February 1. The build­ ing is to be 50x100 feet, the center 50 . .feet two stories. "V Seven business firms of Barrington : have notified their customers that no orders will be delivered before ten o'clock in the morning and three o'clock in the afternoon, and for each order delivered there will be an extra charge of five cents. John Nulle, a Hampshire youth, pleaded guilty to a charge of mutilat­ ing an American flag and was fined $25 and sentenced to the county jail ' at Geneva, 111., for thirty days. Nulle is a German, having only his first papers, and is therefore classed as an alien enemy. Dr. Fred H. Sandman, a veterinary surgeon, formerly a resident of Bar­ rington, but now located at Warren, 111., was instanly killed last Saturday, when an automobile which he was driving was struck by a fast Illinois Central passenger train- County Clerk G. E. Still has just re­ ceived notification of his appointment as explosive license agent. The law requires all persons using, owning, purchasing or selling explosives to have a license. The popular county clerk has received his blanks and is now in a position to issue licenses. "Bud" Carey, the Crystal Lake boy .recently returned from service in Stance, is now making lectures for the benefit of the American Red Cross society. He appears at Marengo to­ night. Mr- Carey has enlisted in the aviation corps and until he is called {&* serviee he will continue his lec- " / Wires.' -In order to expedite the delivery of leather for the United States army requirements, the Wilder Tanning company at Waukegan opened a fin­ ishing department at their plant on Monday morning of this week, where women can find employment. Suc­ cessful applicants for work are started #jtt at $12.50 per week. -'Five barbers were arrested at Wau- Kegan on Monday morning of this ~~ ;week for working on Sunday. These fame fellows Wave been arrsted on a ..like charge on several different occa­ sions during the past few months. A few weeks ago their case was tried before a jury, which resulted in a dis­ agreement. A. couple pf police officers of Elgin ^§ve just discovered a new way of bringing rabbits out of their holes, ffhey attach a rubber hose to the ex- - h»ust pipe of their automobile, while the other end of the hose Is inserted in the hole where the rabbit makes tife abode. The engine is started and -is less time than it takes to tell it,the ' ̂ cotton tail is up and generally proves *•0 easy target. ^ George Gies'eke, who some years - n£o operated a saloon at Lake Zurich, • whs recently arrested at Fairfield, a small hamlet, south of the village in wfiich he formerly lived. The war­ rant for his arrest charged him with burglarizing several places at Lake Zurich. He was brought back to that village and placed in the lock-up. The following morning when the vil- iBge officers arrived at the.jail he found that his prisoner, by breaking the bars and lock in the door, had succeeded in making-his escape. He of laryp You won't have to figure ou tax hereafter. The gov to send out men to help you. It will be up to you to hunt up these men, who will be sent into every county seat town, and some other towns besides, to help the people. Postmasters, bankers and newspapers will be able to tell you when the gov ernmeht's income tax man will be around and where to find him. He will answer your questions, swear you to the return, take your money and remove the wrinkles from your brow Returns of income for 1917 must be made "between January 1 and March 1,1918. "The government recognizes," Col­ lector of Internal Revenue Julius F Smietanka said today, "that many per­ sons experience a good deal of diffi­ culty in filling out income tax forms. It recognizes, too, that taxpayer resi­ dent at points where collector's offices are not easily accessible find it hard to get proper instructions in the law. Next year, when every married per­ son living with husband or wife and having a net income of $2,000 and every unmarried person hot the head of a family and having a net income of $1,000 for the year 1917 must make return of income on the form pre­ scribed, there will be hundreds in every community seeking light on the law and help in executing their re­ turns. My own and every other col­ lection district in the nation will be divided into districts, with the county as the unit, and a government officer informed in the income tax assigned to each district. He will spend hardly less than a week in each county and in some counties a longer time, very likely in the court house at the county seat town. In cities where there are collector's branch offices, he will be there and in other cities possibly at the city hall. My office will in due time advise postmasters and bankers and send out notices to the newspapers stating when the officer will be in each county. It will be unnecessary for prospective taxpayers to ask my office for forms on which to make returns. The officer who visits their county will have them. It may be stated as a matter of general information that 'net income' is the remainder after subtracting ex­ penses from gross income. Personal, family or living expene is not expense in the meaning of the law, the, exemp­ tion being allowed to cover such ex­ penses. The new exemptions of $1,000 and $2,000 will add tens of thousands to the number of income taxpayers in this district, inasmuch as practically every farmed, merchant, tradesman, professional man and salary worker and a great many wage workers will be required to make return and pay tax. The law makes it the duty of the taxpayers to seek out the collector. Many people assume that if an income tax form is not sent, if a government officer does not call, they are relieved from making report. This is decidedly an error. It is the other way around. The taxpayer has to go to the govern­ ment and if he doesn't within the time prescribed he is a violator of the law and the government will go to him with its penalties." Passed Rigid Examination Paul F. Barbian, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Barbian of this village, was in Chicago last week, where he suc­ cessfully passed the stringent physical and mental examination for the sighal officers reserve corps. Mr. Barbian is looking for a call at any time that will send hint to some college, where he will take the course that will make him a first-class aviator. He has al­ ready sent his appeal to Capt. Wood- nick, member of the exmination board, asking to be allowed to take his course at Cornell college^ Ithaca, New York, where P. J. Dorr, former principal of our school, is now in training. Notify Your Pension Board If you are a registered man and subject to a call to service, your locql exemption, board waists you to keep them advised of your address. In other words, they want to know if you have moved since June 5, 1017. Lists of questions covering the men subject to the new draf|, will be mailed to every registrant not already in the service before December 15. _ Meets With Accident Raising a window Mrs. Wm. Smith proceeded to brush the snow off the ledge, when a needle penetrated the right hand near the thumb. Dr. N. J. Nye was called and removed the needle, thus relieving much pain. Tbe patient is doing nicely. Will Enjoy Short Vacation Dr. F. J. Aicher, the Centerville dentist, leaves tonight for a week's visit with relatives i Washburn, 111., his ho: ing his absence his office; The biggest and Christmas goods that assembled may he&un • •• Serviee Flag to Be Dedicated at Uni­ versalis Church Next Sunday-Pro- gram at M. E. Church Universalist Church Service at the Universalist church Sunday, Dec. 23, are as follows: Spe­ cial Christmas service at 11:00 a. m. At this service the service flag of the church will be dedicated with appro­ priate ceremony. All should show their appreciation for the loyalty of our men at the front by attending this service. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. * . v ;• Methodist Church At the M. E. church on Monday evening, Dec. 24, a Christmas tree will delight all present. The following program will begin at 7:30: Voluntary Song--Under the Christmas Star.. .... -- Choir Vocal selection Greeta Chamberlin Recitation Floribelle Bassett Recitation ..Elizabeth Vogt Vocal Selection Opal Cooley Song--Sleep Little Babe Choir Recitation...... Lisle Bassett Instrumental Solo.Greeta Chamberlin Recitation Eugene Sayler Dialogue Five Boys Song of Little Folks Where Will the Birdies Sleep Solo Varina Wentworth Recitation Louise Chamberlin Choir Song and Star Prayer Rev. Wm. E. Grose America St. John's Church, Johnsburg Following is the program for St. John the Baptist church for Christmas morning: At four o'clock in the morning the church bells will call the faithful to rise and hasten to come and adore the infant Jesus in the crib. At five o'clock the children's procession will proceed to the crib, where in adoration the children will sing their Christmas praises. At 5:30 solemn celebration of holy mass with a short sermon on the "Peace From Heaven." The choir will sing the festive mass with or­ chestra accompaniment. Low mass will follow at seven o'clock. At ten o'clock parish high mass with bene­ diction, which concludes the church services on Christmas. The musical program for the high mass: 1. Stille Nacht--Before the procession 2. Ihr Kinderiein kommet--during the procession 3. Blick him o Christ--after the ser­ mon Loh der Hirten--before high mass 5. Kyrie--from the Missa Papal Mar- celli--Palestrina 6. Gloria, Credo, Sanctue Agnus Dei from Missa Santo Marie by Ludwig Ebner, Ap. 6 7. Schlaf wohl du Himmeleknobe. du-- after mass 8. Adeste Fideles--for Offertonium Zion Lutheran Church At the Zion Lutheran church the services on Christmas night will begin at 7:30 o'clock. A short sermon by the Rev. H. G. Laufer, pastor. A Christmas tree and program by the Sunday school classes after the ser­ mon will conclude the Christmas ser- ces. Everybody welcome. St. Mary's Church Elaborate preparation are going on for Christmas services. The choir has been studying a long time the new mass composed by Lewis Browne, the distinguished choir master of St. Pat­ rick's church of Chicago. Christmas carols will be sung by the children of St. Mary's school, while the altar boys have been augmented in number and will enhance the splendid services for which they have been drilling Four young ladies in resplendant cos­ tume will impersonate angels. One of these will sing a Christmas cradle song, "Sleep Holy Babe," which prom­ ises to be a very effective scene. Nativity services, 5:30 a. m.; mass of the Shepherd, 6:45 a. m.; late Christ­ mas service with benediction and English sermon, 10:30 a. m. St Patrick's Church The masses for Christmas day at St. Patrick's church, with Rev. M. J. McEvoy, pastor, will be announced at the masses on Sunday. *We were un­ able to get the program complete, but the masses in all probability will be the same as last Christmas, with the usual devotions in the faternoon. usual devotion in the afternoon. IN CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORES­ TERS SUNDAY The' second meeting of the State Council of Defense was held at Johns­ burg on Friday evening of last while a third was held at Ringwood on Tuesday evening of this Greater interest could not have been shown than was evidenced by the large gathering at both halls on the occasion of these patriotic meetings in their humble efforts to seek a way in which all may unite in answering 'to the many authoratiye calls by the government thru the council of de­ fense.1 ; ...' At. the Johnsburg meeting Atty. V. S. Lumley of Woodstock and Adolph Fischer of Elgin were the principal speakers and local talent and the Mc­ Henry band furnished music and other creditable numbers on the program. The meeting at Woodman hall, Ringwood, on, Tuesday evening was well attended. Prof. Priest, principal of the Ringwood school, presided. Rev. Wm. E. Grose, pastor of the M. E. churches here and at Crystal Lake, gave the speech of the evening Other local speakers were called upon and the Ringwood pupils also fur- m'shed afr "excellent program. Atty of Interest From Our ti«i of Learning ^ 4. ."V;.- een May Not Be Home According to Tuesday morning's metropolitan dailies only five per cent of the men at Camp Grant will be al­ lowed to spend Christmas at homg. This announcement^ no doubt, came as a sad surprise to many of the men, as it had been generally understood that eighty per cent of the boys would be given a four-day leave of absence. Just how many of the McHenry boys will be included in the five per cent remains to be seen. Will Be Home Next Week , lfeHenry students, who are attend­ ing various schools and colleges in this and other states, are expected home vacation next week. an excellent program. David R. Joslyn, who had been sched­ uled as one of the speakers, was un­ able to be present because of the death of his youngest son, Jas. B. Joslyn Sympathy and regret were manifested by the audience. The McHenry Military band was present and rendered special music for the occasion. Township Chairman C W. Stenger and Simon Stoffel of this village gave short patriotic talks Both meetings were indicative of support in giving help to the boys at the front and endeavoring to aid the Council of Defense in its efforts to in­ culcate the spirit of patriotism and obedience to the authorative demands of our government. Three Games Friday Night On Friday evening cf this week Dec. 21, the first and second teams of the McHenry high school will meet the first'and second teams of the An tioch high school on the home floor and the fans are assured of seeing a couple of good games of basket ball. These teams met at Antioch a short time ago, at which time the locals were defeated by clqse scores, but the boys feel confident that they can turn the tables tomorrow night. As a prelim­ inary, the high school girls will also put on an. exhibition, when the senior- junior team meets the sophomore- freshman five. Just enough rivalry exists between the two girls' teams to make their game just as interesting as that of the boys, and basket ball fans cannot afford to miss this big attrac­ tion. One price of admission will be charged for the three games, 25 cents. Be there. Red Cross Benefit a Success The basket social, given by Fox River Valley camp, No. 3251, R. N. A., at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening for the benefit of the local Red Cross chapter, was a grand success socially and financially. The Royal Neighbors have an enviable reputation for social functions and this occasion was no drawback. After the sale of baskets and a splendid program given by local talent, music was voluntarily furnished and everyone present enjoyed dancing. Members of the camp wish" to extend their appreciation of the volunteer work on the program as well as many other ways and the benefit to the Red Cross is also deeply appreciated. St. Clara's Court Initiates St Clara's court, No. 659, of the Women's Catholic Order of Foresters initiated a class of thirty-seven can­ didates at Weber's hall this (Thurs­ day) afternoon. Initiation was con­ ducted by Miss Mary Downes, high vice chief ranger, assisted by the state organizer, Miss Anna E. Walsh. Rev. Father Berthold gave the pledge of membership. After dinner at the McHenry House a rtiusital entertain­ ment was given, followed by card games in the evening. Buys a National Richard B. Walsh has just received a six cylinder National touring car, which was delivered to him on Tues­ day of this week. The machine is a seven-passenger and is equipped with all the very latest ideas known to the automobile world. It is also fittted with a Winter top. It was purchased thru the Geo. A. Stilling agency of this village and it is one of the finest looking machines ever owned in Mc­ Henry. Postoffices Open Sunday Both of the postoffices in this village will be opened Sunday at 10:00 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. for the purpose of dis­ tributing incoming mail and also tak­ ing care of outgoing jtnail. This will practically relieve the congestion of heavy mails on Christmas day. Service Flags During- the past few weeks service flags have appeared In the windows of number of our homes and business houses, sure reminders that WE ARE AT WAR. > Event Took ish Hall, Johnsbur Gathering In Evening Two courts of the Catholic Order of Foresters held joint initiation in the parish hall at Johnsburg Sunday aft­ ernoon, Dec. 16. For two weeks or more Adolph Fischer of Elgin, state organizer, was hard at work securing candidates in the towns and vicinities of .Johnsburg and McHenry and on Sunday this hustling solicitor had secured sixty- nine candidates for initiation into one of the finest fraternal organizations in existence, that of the Catholic Order of Foresters. The work of initiation was put on by a team from St. Joseph's court of Elgin and was faultlessly exemplified. This team is beyond a doubt the best in northern Illinois. Every phase of the court initiation and work of the order was fully demonstrated and thoroly explained. Aftei* initiation of this large class of candidates a bountiful banquet was served by the ladies of St., John'spar- ish and this was followed by an ex­ tended program, consisting of music and speech-making by local talent and also many notable speakers who were present. Addresses by thelbcal clergy of McHenry and Johnsburg were very effective and also those given by the state officers of both the organizations The C. O. F. was represented by Wm. Ryan, state chief ranger, while Miss Anna E. Walsh, state organizer, spoke in behalf of the W. C. O. F. Miss Walsh is here in the interest of secur­ ing candidates for both courts of the W. C. O. F and after initiating a large class for St. Clara's court today will direct her energies toward securing new members for St. Patricia's court of this village. Mr. Fischer, who presided as toast- master, after the banquet opened the program and requested the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the audience, after which he assured them that brotherhood would be a mighty weapon for victory in this cruel war. Every number was "well prepared and cheerfully given and received by the large gathering and the day will go down in the history of Forestry as one never to be forgotten, not only for the joy and success brought about by this noble undertaking, but for the protection which the policies held by these new members of the C. O. F. offer for home and loved ones. The program closed with the singing of "America." It is hoped that the efforts of Miss Walsh in securing members for St. Patricia's court will not be in vain, as many candidates from St. Patrick's parish should stand in line at the next initiation of Foresters. Ellen Spencer school Monday. We will have two at Christmas time. Katherine Williams was absent from school all last week. Dorcas Foss visited Winifred Brad ley at Beloit over Sunday. Frank Doherty was absent from school last week on account of illness Pupils of room five have been mak ing Christmas and Red Cross posters. In English II class: Geneviev "Columbus was discovered by Amer ica." - On Friday morning Mr. iSfye-read a letter which he received from Mr Dorr. Mr. Nye to Arthur in physics class No, I guess 'hat wouldn't do. You'll have to take half of the t (tea). Mrs. Colby donated a quilt to room three last week. The pupils are mak ing quilts and sending them to the Belgian children thru the local Red Cross. n In physics class Monday: "Ber- nice, are you unstable?" Bernice, quickly letting go of the desk and standing on both feet instead of one: 'No sir, not now.' Tonight (Thursday) a big Red Cross seal drive will be on from seven to eight o'clock. Pupils and teachers of schools all ©Ver the country are urged to sell the seals at this lime. The juniors entertained the high school in the gym Friday morning. The program follows: Instrumental Solo.... .Leona Cropley Reading--Romance George Phalin Discussion of Substituting Poultry for Beef and Pork... .Leonard Frett Reading--Our Hired Girl. .Miss Pry or The Athletic association of the high school will give a dance on New Year's eve at Stoffel's hall. Goodwin's or­ chestra of Woodstock will furnish the music. The games have not been very well attended and the association is using this means to increase the funds in the treasury. Dance tickets are $1.00. The eighth grade teacher, Mrs. Florence Wray, and her pupils have disposed of $25 worth of Red Cross Christmas seals. A splendid showing. McHenry's quota is $100, so it will be seen that one-fourth of the quota was made up in this room. Shame on the tight wad, where tfie Red Cross is oncerned. WAR CAMP WORK McHenry Council, K. of C„ Must Raise $1,400 Committees, appointed by Grand Knight Wm. Smith of the local council are hard at work soliciting funds for the big war camp fund of this organ­ ization. Altho the drive is' primarily among Catholics, all are expected to contrib­ ute, as every soldier will participate in the club life which the recreation camps offer the boys in khaki. While the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic organization and the Y. M. C. A. represents the Protestant denom­ ination, both institutions are co-oper­ ating and working hand in hand for the care of the soldiers and sailors, each working for the social life and morale of the soldier. These organizations have been se­ lected by the war department and each has its work" to do, assigned to it by the United States government. McHenry's allotment of the amount to be raised is $1400 and the date for the drive ended Sunday, Dec. 16, so the grand knight is expecting returns from the various committees imme­ diately in order that his report and assessment may be forwarded. It is expected that the full quota will be raised. Stationery--the finest lot of box paper ever shown--at the right prices, 35c to $3.50. Petesch. W ALKU P-MOLLOHA N Former McHenry Girl Weds Ridge- field Young Man M. W. W. Elect Officers The Mystic Workers met with Mrs. P. H. Weber at her home on Main street last evening and the following officers were elected for the year 1918: Prefect, Nettie Weber; monitor, Mae Spencer; marshal, Peter Weber; sec­ retary, Agnes Wentworth; banker, Math. Niesen; warder, Christine Bre- feld; sentinel, Florence Cobb; super­ visor for three years, Geo. Young; physician, Dr. D. G. Wells.. Members voted to donate $5.00 to the local Red Gross. After the business meeting refreshments were served by the host­ ess. The riext meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Went­ worth on Wednesday evening, Jan. 16, when the pewly elected officers will be installed. Christmas Petesch's. cards and booklets at Announcements were received here on Wednesday by the friends of Mrs. Anna Mollohan announcing the mar­ riage of her daughter, Ella May, to William Ralph Walkup on Tuesday, December 18. The marriage took place at Ridge- field, where Mrs. Walkup has been en­ gaged as school teacher for the past few years. Previous to her taking up her residence at Ridgefield she and her mother lived in McHenry, making their home with Mrs. Ella M. Wheeler. The bride v3 a graduate of the Mc­ Henry high school and was popular for her vocal and musical ability. She was possessed of a very pleasing personality and taught successfully in the schools of McHenry county since her-graduation. Mr. Walkup, wp learn, is • pro- pressive farmer in the vicinity of Ridgefield and a young man who is held in the highest esteem by his fel­ low citizens. We predict for 4Aiem a long, happy and prosperous wedded life, coupled with the heartiest congratulations to them fjrom the many friends well known to the bride. The couple wiil commence housekeeping on the farm and Mrs. Walkup will continue her school duties until the end of the school ye&r. Gave Excellent Talk The K. of C. hall here was the scene of a large gathering last Thursday evening, when Augustin J. Bowe of Chicago gave a splendid talk on "War Conditions and the Work of the Order at the Cantonments." The talk was straight from the shoulder and was one of the best ever listened to by the local Knights. Refreshments were served at the close of the special pro­ gram that had been arranged for the occasion. Makes Initial Trip Atty. A. J. Mullen, who has taken over the practice of Lieut. A. H. Pouse here, made his initial trip to this vil­ lage last Friday and spent the day at the West McHenry State bank, where he may be found every Friday here­ after. Mr. Mullen is onS of the coun­ ty seat's most successful attorneys and those having any legal work will make no mistake by intrusting same to the care of this able young m»n. Assorted nuts and candies for Christmas at C. Unti's. ITEMS OF LOCAL IHTEEST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALBE REPORTERS DURING What People Are Iage and the . Other Short Paragraphs Complete line of at C. Unti's. A complete line of Christmas gift* for the little folks Vycital's Variety store. Candies--Our stock of been greatly increased to i roll day demands. In spite of the fact that doesn't seem quite as plentiful as in former years, our merchants report a satisfactory business. There are many items in hat would make excellent gifts. Call and see the splendid line that we sembled for you. J. J. Vycital. Clarence Martin and family haW moved to Woodstock, where they will make their future home. Mr. Martin is employed at the Oliver factory. A number of boys, who are included in the army draft, have received theiiP questionaires and the work of filling them out is now going on merrily. Arrangements have been made whereby Santa Claus will again make his headquarters at Vycital's Varietur tore this year. Bring the little folks. Our annual January thaw has ar­ rived a trifle early this year, being with us this week. Well, it is help-' ing that old coal bin, if not the iee man. Mr. Freund says: "You can moil me face to face at the East, Side mar­ ket next Saturday. I win be these as usual. Also wish you all a Merry Christmas." John Pikna has taken toll dKfttgei' of Vycital's Plumbing, Heating aad Sheet Metal works here, Chas. Pelican having returned to Chicago. All biUa are payable to the former gentiemaa* Vs A few from this village attended the State Council of Defence meeting at parish hall at Johnsburg on Friday evening of last week. In spite of the bitter cold the meeting was well at- tended. D. The rug donated and raffled by Nii^ | G. Wells, for the benefit of tho local Red Cross, was won by Dr. A. Mueller, forty-three being; the lucky- number. $30 was realized by the s*!§̂ of chances. Why wasn't our snow plow out after the recent storms ? That is a questiaa that was asked by quite a number of our citizens. For the convenience of the school children the walks 8hmat$ be kept free from snow. ^ The Plaindealer extends to its read­ ers and friends its best wishes for a Merry Christmas with the sincere hope that Santa Claus will remember all, including our boys who are in service both here and in France. '0, I The brewery ice house, located 1 the east end of the mill pond, is tha' first to be filled in the village. Tha « „ work was started last Friday and by working all day Sunday the job WW; finished on the following day. We are told that the preliminary work for a new drainage district sou%> of town has been under way for somf ^ time past and it is expected that saaMI will be ready for the advertising bids some time the coming spring. j -- Manager Smith of the Central opera house reports a big falling off n business during the past few weeks | and unless the picture shows receive a better patronage it is quite likely that the shows will be discontinued definitely. " •s 1 c,. * -- A large delegation of McHenry Foiv esters were at Johnsburg last Sunday, where they attended the class initial- v tiort at parish hall in the afternoon i/- and also* took in the festivities at ^ Smith's hall in the evening. A nurat- ,,| ber of the candidates were from this . village; • • , 7 The annual harvesting of ice at tbi ^ ? Borden plant started the first of th# - week and with favorable weather con- ditions the work will go on uninter­ ruptedly until the big houses here as well as the out-of-town houses sup* plied from the McHenry field have been filled. Reports from Camp Logan, Texas, where a number of the McHenry boy# in service are now stationed, are to the effect that they are all looking fin* and doing nicely. All of the boyi have become thoroly accustomed to the soldier life and from outward ap­ pearance all are happy and contented. The Athletic association of the Mo- Henry public school will give the New Year ball at Stoffel's hall this year. The event will take place on Monday- evening, Dfec. 31, thus giving those in attendance tui opportunity to dance out the old and' in the new year. Good­ win's saxophone orchestra has been en*" gaged for the occasion ami th£ prk# of tickets is placed at a dollar. Every one is invited to attend.