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,J , . »,^V"- •<• -,- v.;- - - V ^ v . &. **«$v * v.•-;• ; * ;• '*\*: J "* % *U J *) *1, \*if 1 #TT^ f^y "* a C •*..** rw * K'lr \ , t* - • * ; " T • T T I ™ - > y / *$$"» • '. ' ; r ' " « A\ > .» - ,vyvr%^ Si* 1 ii».. ••;»';•(. *• " Vil • ,f^i"r-:.^ \ ik* . , w VOLUME XLllI MoHBNRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 28. 1918 •iaiMillliK NO. 87 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES . fe&YALTY PLEDGE CARDS Miscellaneous Assortment of News items In Condensed Form For Busy v; People :y The Palace theatre at Waueonda * was reopened last Saturday. A new electric siren fire whistle is being given a three weeks' trial at Lake Geneva. Postmaster W. ^ Nulle pf. Union has joined the arniy of knitters., He is now finishing his first sweater. The township of Coral, which takes in the village of Union, will again vote on the saloon question this spring. The period of filing income tax schedules has been extended to April 1, according to reports from Chicago. Trains are again being run over the Wauconda-Palatine road and a move­ ment has been started to* oust the re­ ceiver. The automobile traffic laws are again being enforced at Elgin. Sev­ eral violators have been arrested there recently. ^ Hebron has several cases of what were formerly known as German measles, but recently rechristened liberty measles. On and after tomorrow, March 1, all garage owners of Woodstock will conduct their places of business on a strictly cash basis. William A. Bandlow has been awarded the contract for the new 100,000 gallon reservoir at Harvard, his figures being $2,698. An honorary degree has just been bestowed upon F. L. Hatch of Spring Grove by the University of Wisconsin because of his services in agriculture. Instead of the customary valentine box, the pupils in the rooms taught by Misses Perry and Helm at Hebron purchased "smileage books" for the soldiers. The Inderrieden Canning company of Grayslake has thus far contracted for about 400 acres of sweet c#n. This is about one-half of the amount desired. "Bud".Carey of Crystal Lake, who has seen actual service in France, is now the timekeeper over the gang of workmen employed in ballasting the railroad track between Crystal,Lake and Lake Geneva. According to the Crystal Lake Herald, it now looks as if Principal C. E. Smalley, who recently enlisted his services with the aviation corps of Uncle Sam's army, will be allowed to finish out his term in the Crystal Lake schools. George Winkelman, a Marengo bar­ ber, came very near Receiving some rough treatment at the hands of a furious mob in that city last Satur­ day morning. He is charged with making seditious remarks. He was placed under arrest, and taken to Woodstock in time to prevent violence. The large service flags that are be­ ing displayed in the train concourse in the Madison street terminal of the C. & N. W. railway have now been changed to show 1912 employes that have enlisted in the army and navy service instead of 1573, which were the figures that formerly appeared on the flags. F. C. Gaulke, stock dealer of Wood­ stock, recently lost a valuable team of horses from soiree spinal disease. The team had just been sold by the owner to a Chicago buyer for the considera­ tion of $500. The horses were brought to Woodstock from the Gaulke farm to be shipped when they were stricken with the fatal disease. Miss Doris Matison, aged twelve years, is dead and her fourteen-year- old sister lies terribly burned at their country home near Marengo as the result of an acetyline gas plant ex­ plosion, which occurred last Friday night. The two girls went down into the basement of the home and struck a match. The explosion followed: If 100 farmers will pledge them­ selves to raise one-half acre of sor­ ghum, the Manley Hardware company of Harvard will erect a mill in that city. It has been some years since this industry has been carried on in McHenry county and it remains to be seen whether or not the farmers in the vicinity of Harvard take kindly to the plan. According to the Waukegan Gazette the famous Sheldon site, comprising about 400 acres of land near Area, |-Ake county, has just been sold to Chicago parties. Reports at Wauke­ gan are to the effect that Bishop Mundelein of Chicago is the purchaser and that same is to be used for the erection of a great Catholic institu­ tion, where young men will be trained for the priesthood. Qne of the boldest farm robberies that has been brought to our atten­ tion in a long time took place on the E. S. Gorham farm, three and one- half miles east of Crystal Lake one night recently, when a fine young calf *-jwas stolen and butchered right on the P premises. The hide, heart and liver and a piece of the shoulder were left behind, giving evidence that the thief --had contracted for more than he could possibly cai^r. "X If You Are With Uneie Sam Sign the Cards If you are a true patriot you will sign the loyalty pledge cards which are now in the hands of the various committee members as published in these columns a couple of weeks ago. The cards already signed up and forwarded to Atty. D. R. Joslyn, county chairman, at Woodstock, con­ tain the names of the following. C. W. Gibbs, West McHenry, III. John A. Bolger, McHenry, III. Louis Oertel, McHenry, 111. John J. Barbian, McHenry, 111. A. G. Barbian, McHenry, 111. Horace L. Ritter, McHenry, 111. George W, Colby, McHenry, 111. John O. Olson, McHenry, Hi. L. F. Pouse, McHenry, 111. Margaret Weber, McHenry, HI. Catherine Gibbs, McHenry, 111. Mrs. George W. Colby, McHenry. Raymond L. Colby, McHenry, 111. Kitty L. Wells, McHenry, 111. D. G. Wells, McHenry, 111. Rev. M. J. McEvoy, McHenry, 111. Geo. F. Lindsey, Richmond, III. Matilda K. Cooley, West McHenry. James Gibbs, West McHenry, 111. Chas. L. Page, West McHenry, 111. Fred A. Cooley, West McHenry, 111. Mrs. Esther Colby, McHenry, 111. Carl W. Stenger, West McHenry. Jas. T. Perkins, West McHenry, 111. A new list of signers will be pub­ lished in these columns every week. How many will have their names up­ on this roll of honor next week? For the convenience of those who have forgotten where to obtain the pledge cards we again publish the names of the committee members. Cut out the list, so as to have same for future ref­ erence: Carl W. Stenger, chairman; Mayor R. G. Chamberlin, Jos. C. Holly, Postmaster T. J. Walsh, Dr. D. G. Wells, Dr. N. J. Nye, John? Boyle, F. E. Covalt, Simon Stoffel and F. G. Schreiner, McHenry; H. W. Allen and H. F. Wharton, Ringwood; Anton Schmitt and Alfred Debrecht, Johns- burg. NAY CLEAN DP FOX RIVER MEETING TO BE HELD IN CHI­ CAGO MARCH II SEASON'S OUTLOOK IS FINE Aims Are to Organise Improvement Club--Every Property Owner Should Be Interested Here From Canada Loren Laucke, son of Rev. and Mrs. Laucke, the former at one time pas­ tor of the M. E. church here, passed a few days last week as the guest of McHenry friends. On account of im­ paired health Rev. Laucke gave up the ministry about twelve years ago, since which time he has followed the vo­ cation of farming up in Canada. During the twelve years that he has health has been fully restored, while he has succeeded wonderfully in while he has succeeded wonderfully in his new vocation. He with his son now own 1,000 acres of land, the father working part of same, while the son has the balance. Besides this the father also owns a beautiful $3,000 home in the town of Wowota. While here Loren imparted the news that Canada is very well supplied with everything, there being no shortage felt in any lines and for this reason there are no restrictions placed on anything in the line of food. His friends here were pleased to greet the young man again and he carried home with him the best wishes of the nu­ merous friends of the family here. Lane Tech Next Saturday The town basket ball team is of­ fering the fans of this village and vicinity something out of the ordinary for next Saturday night's attraction at the high school gymnasium here, when they meet the fast Chicago Lane Tech team. The ^nicago team is classed among the very best outside of the big college teams in that city and the fans here are anxiously wait­ ing to see just how our boys stack up against such a team. McHenry has not lost a game on the home floor this season and they propose to keep the slate clean. No red-blooded fan will be found missing when the ref­ eree's whistle sounds the opening of this big game. Game called at the usual time and usual price of admis­ sion will prevail, Marauder at St, Mary's One morning last week when the Sisters of St. Mary's parochial school entered St. Mary's church they found that someone had been tampering with the marble holy water fountain during the night. The fountain, which consists of three sections, had been taken apart and the culprit in doing the mischief was just careless enough to break off several chips. Since this occurrence a close watch is being kept on several suspects and should they ever be caught in the act no mercy will be shown them. Reception For Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whiting ten­ dered a reception to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Powers on their return last Wed­ nesday evening from a short honeys moon spent at Cleveland, Ohio. About twenty-five of their young friends were present to enjoy the evening at games and music. Ice cream and cake were served. Mr. and Mrs. Powers are moving ihto their new home today on the farm owned by the late Fred Powers on Crystal Lake road. sJaift theltaTciwiiifc A movement is on foot to rid Fox river, between the dam and German village, of all weeds. The movement was started by one of our most prom­ inent summer resort owners and if the project comes to a successful conclu­ sion Fox river this summer will pre­ sent one of the most beautiful streams of water to be found anywhere The weeds in the Fox have become quite an annoyance to cottage owners and renters who have come here for the summer vacations during the past several years. The weeds have stead­ ily grown until last year they became so thick that a number of the resort- ers threatened not to return this summer unless something was done to relieve the unsightly as well as un­ healthy situation. That steps may be taken to rid our stretch of Fox river of this nuisance, a meeting has been called and will take place at the Great Northern hotel, Chicago, on Monday evening, March 11, at which time every prop­ erty owners as well as all others in­ terested are asked to assemble for the. purpose of organizing and advising ways and means of eliminating the weed evil. The following letter, which explains the meeting and situation clearly, will be addressed to all property owners along Fox river between the two given points with the hope that the con­ templated improvement will follow. The letter reads: Property owners residing on Fox river from German village to the dam: Take Notice That we invite you to attend a meet­ ing and dinner at the Great Northern hotel, Chicago, on March 11, 1918, at 6:00 p. m. for the purpose of discuss­ ing the advisibility of forming an im­ provement club or association for the cleaning out of Fox river between the dam and German village of practically all the weeds, or so improve the river that it does not look like a swamp. The improvement of your property, your health and that of your family demands that a reasonable stage of water be maintained and a free flow of pul-e water is not obstructed during the summer months. Any person residing on the river' with their friends will be eligible to membership for this great improve­ ment. Come, be With us on this important occasion and do not trust to your neighbor attending. We want you to help boost and give us the benefit of your ideas. The spring is now draw­ ing very close and it will take several weeks to get things in shape so that we can get this improvement unfter way. Enclosed you will find a card. Please sign it and return at once with your check for $1.50, covering the cost per plate. Please note that the committee has tried to reach all the property owners, but, no doubt, we may have missed quite a number, so we kindly ask you each to send in all the names of those whom you know and appoint yourself a committee of one to call on your friends and inform them of the con­ templated improvement and have them send in their check covering dinner. Enclosed find a list of those we have notified. Kindly look it over and notify us if you know of any names we may have left off. Remember the success, of this under­ taking depends entirely on how we all pull together and the cost of same will practically be nothing compared to all the improvement we can ac­ complish. Bring the ladies with you. Signed, The Committee. Otto Sohm, 438 W. Ohio, St, Chicago. Chas. E- Reed, 11 S. Desplaines St. Everett Hunter, McHenry, 111. Those receiving the cards should given them their immediate and sin­ cere attention and it is to the interest of each and every property owner to do so, The McHenry people, espe­ cially the business men, should also be interested in having the river cleaned up and we feel certain that the village and her enterprising people will not be found wanting when 'the proper time for action come. It will be remembered that the Hunter Boat company here designed and built a weed cutter at its plant here a few years ago and was tried out with satisfactory results. This craft was destroyed in the fire at the Hunter plant and since then nothing has been done to rid the river of its weeds. It is hoped that the meeting will result in the purchase of a weed cotter and our river will be made a most beautiful stream the coming summer. Let's all help this cause along. Mr. So Says President of Local Boat Building Concern In an interview with Everett Hunt­ er, president of the local boat factory bearing his name, the writer was told that the season's prospects at the Mc Henry plant lobk exceptionally fine at this time. - Already there are enough orders on hand to keep the force busy the greater part of the spring and sum mer, while new orders are being re ceived almost daily. The business this year, according to the informant, is the best ever contracted for since the company has been located in this village. A number of orders are now in the hands of the company that call for craft ranging in price from $3,500 to $5,000, and best of it all is that the business in many instances is new and is some that has been going to eastern manufacturers in former years. This means that power boat owners of the central west are begin ning to realize more and more that the McHenry plant turns out a boat that is in a class by itself and cannot be surpassed in style and workman ship. The writer was surely surprise to learn that the prospects for the local concern were so encouraging. On account of the unsettled condition of the country we had taken it for grant­ ed that our boat manufacturing con­ cern would naturally suffer. How­ ever, things are just to the contrary and instead of a dull season the boat factory will be one of the busiest places in the county. Mr. Hunter has already completed arrangements whereby a number of new families will be brought to Mc­ Henry. A number of skilled work­ men have reoently been employed to fiH" the vacancies caused by the resig­ nation of a few of the men several weeks ago. Most of these men will come from ship building yards at Mil­ waukee, Wis., and it is hoped that McHenry will be able to supply the new-comers with living quarters. Some of the new employes are married and have families and homes must be provided for them. The new men are expected in McHenry within tit* next week or two. SIMES-LINDSAY and Mrs. Frank Hovat wel­ comed a son into their home last Sun­ day morning. The youngster is so well pleased with his home and sur­ roundings that he has consented to remain indefinitely. News of Wedding Comes As a Sur­ prise Here Miss Alice Simes, youngest daugh­ ter of Wm. Simes of this village, was united in marriage to Mr. G. F. Lind­ say of Richmond at Woodstock last Saturday, news of the wedding coming as a surprise to the bride's many friends in this village. The happy pair are now making their home with the bride's father in this village, the bride having kept house for her father here ever since the death of her mother, which oc­ curred some years ago. Mrs. Lindsay is one of our most highly respected young women and during her residence in this village, which covers many years, she has won for herself a large circle of friends. She possesses all the qual­ ifications that go to make an ideal wife and companion and we congratu­ late the groom on the wise selection he has made. The groom, altho a stranger here, is best known in Richmond and vicin­ ity, where he has made his home for some time past. He is a" clean-cut young man and has many friends, who extend to him and his bride their heartiest congratulations. For the present the couple will con­ tinue to make their home with the bride's father. The groom is subject to the military draft and until he is assured as to his future they will make no definite plans. The best wishes of McHenry friends are also extended the couple. Making Improvements Wm. Pries, since coming into pos­ session of the Centerville meat mar­ ket and grocery, has made numerous improvements about the place. The entire store room has been revar- nished, additional shelving installed and other minor changes have been made. The improvements are quite noticeable and adds greatly to the at­ tractiveness of the place. The new comer looks like a hustler and evi­ dently is enjoying a growing patron­ age. McHenry Gives Two More McHenry has given up two more of her sons for the cause of democracy when on Wednesday of this week John M. Freund and Victor E. Peterson left Woodstock with McHenry county's contingent of new men. The men went to Camp Grant and are now busily engaged in familiarizing them­ selves. with army life and their new surroundings. Movmg. This moving wlek among the farmers and quite a number of changes are being made. We hoped to print a list of the farm changes in the vicinity of McHenry, but owing to the overcrowded condition of our columns m art unable to do so. DEATH OF BERRY WEGEN1 MRS. LAURA E. COLBY TOOK PLACE HERE LAST SAT­ URDAY AFTERNOON Had Been Ailing For Long Tlmg " Carried Mail Between Waukegan and McHenry At 4:30 o'clock last Saturday aft­ ernoon, Feb, 23, 1918, John Henry Wegener, another one of McHenry's highly respected citizens, passed to his reward after a long and painful illness. The deceased's ^health first became impaired in September, 1916, at which time he gave up the work of carrying the mail between the McHenry post- office and the depot. At the ^Ugges tion of loved ones he went to Ken osha, Wis., where he was operated on by Dr. Cleary with the hope that his former good health might be restored to him. For a time it looked as tho the operation was entirely successful but no sooner had he and his friends become encouraged over the results of the operation when another set­ back came and from that time on his system grew weaker and weaker, the poor man suffering untold agony dur ing the last few weeks of his life on earth, death coming as a sweet relief to his pain and suffering. r Mr. Wegener was born at Wessum, Muenster, West Phalea, Germany, on Oct. 10, 1838. At the age of twenty one, he, in company with his brother, Bernard, came to America, they arriv­ ing in this country the latter part of October, 1859. Arriving in New York he came west by rail and finally lo­ cated at Wheatland, Wis., where he was employed for about a year or so. He then came to McHenry, working about farms in this locality for some time. Later on he worked the farm over at Lily Lake which later came into his possession and where he re­ sided for a period of forty-three years. While at Lily Lake he acted as the mail carrier between Waukegan and McHenry and many an interesting story has he related covering his four years of travel while employed in this capacity. This trip to and from Waukegan consumed two days, one coming and one going, and many were the times during the cold, bitter days of winter that he experienced great difficulty in completing the trip. On many occasions he walked nearly the entire distance, while his trips during the rainy seasons in the spring of the year were at times made quite perilous. The deceased was united in mar­ riage to Miss Elizabeth Neinart at St. Patrick's Catholic church in this vil­ lage in 1869, she passing away on Nov. 7, 1902. About ten years ago he gave up activity on the farm and came to Mc­ Henry to reside, where he has made him home continuously ever since. On Oct. 2, 1907, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Krebsbach, the ceremony having been performed at the Volo Catholic church by Rev. Jos. Rempe, who was pastor there at the time. He was the father of eight children, three of whom having preceded him to the great beyond, while five, with a heartbroken wife, are left to mourn. These are Gerhardt Wegener of Lily Lake, Ben Wegener of Volo, Mrs. Al­ bert Etten of Dawson, N. D., Mrs. Mary Hertel and Mrs. Anna Behm of of Fremont Center. Since coming to Mchenry Mr. Weg­ ener has proven himself a most val­ uable citizen. Having always been of a most industrious nature, he could not stand to sit in idleness so applied for the mail carriership between the Mc Henry postoffice and the depot. He was appointed carrier and held the of fice from Oct. 22, 1907, to March, 1917, and a more faithful public servant never lived. His motto was always "promptness" and in spite of his ad vanced age he was always found at his proper station at the right time. Religiously he was a devout Roman Catholic and lived strictly according to the rules and regulations as laid down by that faith. He was a mem ber of the Holy Name society of the Volo church and also associated with the League of the Sacred Heart of St Mary's Catholic church of this place. His entire life was a clean and honor­ able one and thus he held the respect of everybody who knew him, and his acquaintance extends over this and Lake county. ~ The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church here at nine o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week, solemn requiem high mass be­ ing celebrated. The Rev. Jos. Rempe of Waukegan, former pastor of the Volo church, acted as celebrant, Rev. M. J. McEvoy, deacon, and the pre­ siding pastor, Rev. Edward Berthold, sub-deacon. Rev. Berthold also preached a very fitting sermon, dur­ ing which' he paid the deceased one of the very highest tributes that has ever been bestowed upon anyone with­ in the walls of St. Mary's. The re­ mains were taken over to Volo, where they were tenderly laid to rest in the family lot in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Geo. Schark, pastor of the Volo Had Lived In Same House For Period of 52 Years Mrs. Laura E. Colby ^ Mrs. Laura E. Colby, who passed awajr at her late home about one-half mile west of this village on Feb. 20, 1918, was l»orn at Lyon, Oakland county, Mich., on Nov. 22, 1838, being 79 years, 2 months and 28 days of age at the time of her death. Laura E. Parker was the daughter of Joseph J. and Mary Parker, natives of Ontario county, N. Y. Her parents came west from New York state and settled in Michigan, where the de ceased was born. In 1854 she came with her parents to Greenwood town ship, where both of her parents died her mother passing away on Feb. 9, 1879, while her father passed away Oct. 15, 1884. She was united marriage to Newell S. Colby on Oct 5, 185G, and has made her home on the old homestead for a period of fifty- two years. She was the mother of six children, three of whom passed away in infancy, while one daughter, Mrs. Belle E. Sayler, passed to the great beyond on July 12, 1905. She leaves to mourn two children, Mrs. D. E Sayler of Elgin and Newell F., who has conducted the farm during the past several years. Besides these children she also leaves eleven grand children and nine great-grandchildren as well «s numerous relatives and friends. Mrs. Colby was a highly esteemed woman. She can truthfully be classed as a home body as she passed most of her time in her home with those nearest and dearest to her and was never happier than when attend­ ing to the duties about the home and was always doing things that brought added checr and happiness to those around her. The funeral services were held from the M. E. church in this village at 1:3Q o'clock"* last Saturday afternoon with Rev. Wm, E. Grose of Crystal Lake officiating. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh sang. Her remains were ten­ derly laid to rest in the family lot in Woodland cemetery, a large number of friends, neighbors and acquain­ tances being present to pay their last farewell to one whom they had so highly esteemed in life. The sympathy of all goes out to the bereaved ones. Card of Thanks We take this manner of publicly, extending our heartfelt thanks to the kind neighbors and friends who as­ sisted and comforted us during the last illness and after the death of our beloved one. Especially do we wish to thank the pupils of rooms, 3, 5 and of the McHenry public school for floral donations and all other doners of flowers. Newell F. Colby and Family. Mrs. D. E. Sayler. SCHOOL NOTES Items of Interest as Prepared In Our Institution of Learning An anonymous donor kindly pre­ sented the school with seventeen books for library use, expressing a wish that students may derive as much pleas­ ure from the gift as her joy of giving. This kindness is very much appre­ ciated by teachers and pupils. The children of America's army of relief fund from the different rooms for this months was as follows: Room I $1.25 Room II. 98 Room III 3.00 Room IV .95 Room V. 1.04 Room VIII 6.25 Hall Box 89 ITERS OF LOCAL MEREST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALBSt REPORTERS DURING WEEK What People Are Doing In lage and the Immediate Vicinity Other Short Paragraphs We are told that some of our higt school pupils have already arranged for summer employment Both banks were closed last Friday, Washington's birthday. The postof- fices were also closed between mails. George Meyers, Jr., who fell and (Continued on last page) Total ...$14.36 Special credit is due the sophomores for the amount they raised. Rockford Tournament The McHenry highs are again en­ tered in the Rockford tournament this year and the locals will play their first game in that city on Friday morning of this week, when they meet the Pgcatonica five. The locals feel that they will be in condition to give the Pecatonica team a good, hard run for the honors and hope to stay in at least tvvo games, if not more. The team has improved wonderfully in the past two weeks and the boys are go­ ing to play, their hardest to win. Their -4nany friends and followers of the sport here are pulling for them and look for their favorites to make a fine showing at Rockford. Last Number Enjoyed The fifth and last number of the high school lyceum course took place at the school auditorium on Monday evening of this week, when the Chi­ cago Ladies' Concert company ap­ peared before a good sized as well as appreciative audience. The last num­ ber was thoroly enjoyed and was con­ sidered one of the best concerts of the kind listened to by a McHenry audi­ ence in a long time. Each member of the company was a talented artist and the different numbers on the exening's program were of the kind that never fail 'to please. , -• -- *" * " ' • s. broke both arms some weeks ago, is ; again able to be up and around town, j Winter house blooming bulia to ••§]§ blossom in your home--hyacinth, • j tulips, crocuses, narcissus. 15c eaeh or two for 25c at Pefcesch's. * Joe Weber, until recently employed ^ at the Hunter boat factory here, has gone to Woodstock, where he has se- . ^ cured employment in the Oliver fa©- 1 tory. ;• The thaw and rain of last week once more put a stop to the ice har- vesting on the Borden field here and it now looks as if the ice nmHng ;|j season is about at an end. - t i Paul Barbian, who recently entered ^ the aviation corps of Uncle Sam's army and who since his enlistment ^ has been stationed at Ft. Wayne, '1 Mich., has been transferred and is „ now located down at Austin, Texas. Dr. H. H. Hanly of Waco, Texas, , passed Wednesday as the guest of his J mother, Mrs. Ella Hanly, here. Dr. ^ Hanly is now in the service and after short visit with his family at Peoria .'1 he will return to the southern camp. ^ DeKalb Review: "They say that -f\ Editor C. D. Schoonmaker of Genoa jj will be a candidate for county treas- J urer. His friends think he will make 1| strong candidate" Mr. Schoonmaker i at one time managed the affairs of hf4 this paper and is favorably known t» ^ many here. " ^ The entertainment, given at the auditorium last evening by the pupils of the McHenry public school for the benefit of the Red Cross and library, was largely attended and very much enjoyed by those present and those having the affair in charge are worthy of much credit. Mrs. Emil Schneider of Woodstock, ? former McHenry resident and well known to many of our readers, is confined to her home in that city, * suffering from a fractured ankle, sustained in a fall on the back steps of her home. McHenry friends will be pained to learn of her misfortune. One of the best improvements that the village board could possibly make ,-J would be to bring that side walk down J past the village hall up out of the A ^ mud. This is an improvement wliich should have been made long, long ago and the public sincerely hopes Vj that their wishes will be granted them i before another spring. ' < | Wm/ B. Tonyan, who is now serving ' as road commissioner, is the first can- j didate to publicly announce himself for office. His announcement appears elsewhere in this week's issue and he asking his friends and the voters of ^ the township for their support at the coming caucus. He is out for the highway commissionership. • \ The Ford Motor company has just .n announced an advance in prices to be- come effective at once, as follows: Runabout, $435; touring car, $460. ^ The new prices are now in effect and 4 jj if you wish to invest in a jitney you sg will be asked to cough up just ex- actly $90 more than you would have 'j paid for the same car a month age. Word reached McHenry Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Evelyn Hudson, which occurred in New York city ^ Tuesday. The deceased was the daugb- ter of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Sayler of J Elgin, former residents of this vil- lage. She will be favorably remem- '\ bered by many of the younger people |j| in this village as she attended the public school while a resident here. , -j The country roads are once more , becoming quite passable. One of our garage men speaks of driving to Ring- i wood with a car, while another has •. gone as far as Richmond. Tho rural .-J letter carriers are also covering their routes regularly, altho it takes them from two to three hours longer than when the roads are in good condition. f | One of the largest farm sales to take place in the McHenry territory this season occurred on the John Phalin farm last Thursday, B. F. Mar­ tin, the tenant, holding the sale. Hay and grain brought top notch prices, while machinery and horses sold reasonably high. On account of the bad weather and roads the crowd present was not tfs large as had been anticipated. Mr. Martin is moving over into Lake county this week. John Feltz, a former McHenry boy, but who during the past several months has been employed by a large manufacturing concern at Moline, IB-. is now acting as traveling employ­ ment agent for the concern. Mr. Feltz's health has not been of the best during the past two months and in order to given him an opportunity to get outside and recuperate the com­ pany by which he is employed saw fit to give him the work he is now pwr- wmm ' . ^ ' •>; V