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VOLUME XL.III MoHSNRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY• MARCH 21. 1918 NO. 40 * inisS" ;'s* WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEFfS A8 TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OP OUR EXCHANGES MY* & .iffe .< i . * * l V '{i Ci?-! v-f §E^_ v ittbllMWi Anortneat of News Items In Cwidnwtd Pom For Busy People The members of the Harvard Ma- ' sonic lodge observed -their fifty-ninth birthday in that city last Friday even­ ing. Broad street, Lake Geneva's main thorofare, has been scraped and cleaned and is in readiness for the summer season. . ; Lynn Richard* and Wilbur of Crystal Lake have purchased the insurance business formerly conducted by Dr. H. D. Hall. Horatio Hakes, a farmer residing near Woodstock, met death ID a fall from the hay mow in his barn to the cement floor below one day last week. The city of Woodstock is now re­ ceiving bids for its year's supply of coal for municipal 'purposes.% The amount advertised for is about 6,000 tons. On account of the condition of the land, it will be a month or more before tiling work will be resumed in the Coon creek drainage district near Ma- rengd. The Waukegan Locker clubs are now things of the past, the operators having come to the conclusion-that Waukegan is the wrong town for such establishments. Miss Harriet Vittum, head of the Northwestern ^University settlement work, spoke before a large audience' at the Crystal Lake gymnasium one night last week. Tfce business of the Crystal Lake Photo company has. grown to such proportions that it has been found necessary to enlarge the quarters of the company. The members of the Woodstock Business Men's association are now working on plans that will change the organization into a Commercial or Community club. A movement has been started at Woodstock for the organization of a company of Home Guards. All men between the ages of eighteen and forty-five are eligible to join. The electric fire whistle, which re­ ceived a tryout at Lake Geneva, Wis,, has been found wanting. The officials decided that the whistle will not fill the requirements in the famous sum­ mer resort city. The two steam lines at Lake Gen­ eva, Wis., have been merged and will hereafter be managed under the name of Wisconsin Transportation com­ pany. The consolidation will result in better and more efficient service. John and Jacob Heisler expect soon to open a vulcanizing and tire repair shop at Woodstock. The former is now in business at Crystal Lake and, according to the Herald, the Tatter will be in charge of the new shop at the county seat. Earl E- Bower,, who has -been cashier at the McHewy County State bank at Wopdstock during the past ten years, has resigned his position. He has been succeeded by Walter F. Conway/ who has been assistant cash­ ier #t the bank for a number of years. William Cirauio, a seventeen-year- old Marengo boy, is now confined in the county jail at Woodstock, having confessed to robbing the Fair depart­ ment store in Marengo a short time ago. The youngster was trailed to Chicago, where he was found at work in the clothing establishment of Hart, Schaffner & Marx. One train is now being operated over the Wauconda-Palatine road. A large gasoline engine mounted on the regulation railroad truck is fur- nlol«{nn> HlOtlVC PCTTCT* V/hi!v vsiv trip between Wauconda and Palatine consumes more time the business men and others are satisfied to have some sort of service at least. Lake Geneva will profit to a large extent by the preference of Mrs. J. H. Moore for that city, she having declared her residence there instead at New York or California, thereby giving income tax to the city, coun­ ty and state. The whole amount from the estate is $27,329.39, of which the city gets |19,130.57. Business men and others of Hebron will likely experience an iceless summer on account of a shortage of the frozen water at the local plant of the Borden Milk company. On ac­ count of the heavy snow and trans­ portation facilities the large ice house at Hebron was not filled to its capac­ ity this year and it is doubtful if the company will have enough to supply its own use. Attired in a natty uniform of the United States army, a good looking young man, passing as First Lieut. Jas. Keene, took about $250, out of Waukegan last Thursday. His scheme was to enter a place of busi­ ness, make a small purchase and then tondvr a $25 check in payment. The chocks, of course, weren't" worth the paper that they were written on, but the Waukegan men did not know this. They cashed the checks and now po­ lice officers of Waukegan as well as all other lake shore towns are on the look-oat for the slippery arr. PATRICK'S DA*e| Honored By the Irish at Stoffel's Hall Monday Evening Two hundred and fifty people at­ tended the reception given under the auspices of St. Patrick's parish at Stoffel's hall Monday evening. The hall was especially brilliant on this occasion and the national colors blended resplendently with the em­ erald shades. The event was planned in honor of St. Patrick's day, which occurred Sun­ day, March 17. As is customary with the Irish on this holiday, high mass was celebrated in the morning by the pastor, who also gave a splendid lec­ ture. In the evening a program was given by the pastor and church choir, as­ sisted by two of the public school teachers and their pupils and a reader from St. Patrick's parish. The program opened with singing by the choir, which gave many fine selections during the evening, all ap­ propriately selected and well given. A vocal duet by Misses Blanche Meyers and Mildred Welch was a very creditable number, as was also a solo by Miss Welch, entitled "Ireland Is Ireland to Me." She responded with a short encore entitled "Dennis." Mrs. F. J. Ward won much applause with a reading entitled "The Wisest Word" and was obliged to respond/ giving as her encore "The Best of Men." Both were thoroly enjoyed by the Irish and their guests. The Virginia reel by Miss Phalin's pupils in costume, with Miss Dorothy Knox at the piano, was danced "as of yore." Some of the old time dancers declared they went thru it just as they did, but they missed the promp­ ter and the old bass violin. This number was also aprpeciated. The drill by the little girls dressed after the model of the Red Cross nurse and proudly carrying equal numbers of the American flag and the Red Cross banner was displayed without a hitch and they were cheered again and again during their inter­ mingling of flags and exercises. Their song in concert at the conclusion was received in accordance. Miss Agnes Car^y was responsible for this de­ lightful number. An eloquent and instructive review was that of Rev. M. J. McEvoy on the subject "Ireland and the Irish People." it would be impossible for the writer to discuss even the first part of this address, which gave apprehension of patriotism and true liberty. The speaker was at his best and every­ one listened with respect to his grand words, The Rev. Father demonstrated long ago that he was 100 per cent American and also his loyalty to Ire­ land and the Irish there, whose po­ sition he fully appreciates. A fitting conclusion was the recital of a poem "Roll Back the Stone." After his address he was cheered loudly. The remainder of the evening was spent in various amuse­ ments, M. A. Conway with the violin and Miss Dorothy Knox furnished music for those who wished to dance and many remained for a social chat until the midnight hour. Easter Dana* Final preparations are now being made for the holding of an Easter dance at Stoffel's hall in this village on Monday evening, April 1. The dance is given under the auspices and for the benefit of the McHenry Base­ ball club and nothing is being left undone to make the dance the lead­ ing social event of the spring season. The people of McHenry and vicinity have always been very kind to the basehall hoyx nnH thru their ?o-?n?r- ation it was made possible for our vil­ lage to support a first-class team dur­ ing the past three seasons. The public has turned out to the games and has always assisted in* making their dancing parties a complete suc­ cess. Prospects goint toward an­ other very happy occasion on the evening of April 1 and with favorable weather conditions a record-breaking crowd is sure to turn out. Walsh's orchestra of Chicago, which has long since won favor among the dancers here, has been engaged for the spe­ cial occasion and further than mak­ ing this announcement, further com­ ment on this excellent organization is deemed unnecessary. Dance tickets, $1.00. Everyone is cordially invited. (ALL AMD BOYLE WIN ARE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES A? SATURDAY'S CAUCUS Chas. B. Harmsen For Town Clerk Nominated Without Opposition-- Means a Very Tame Election As predicted by The Plaindealer, the annual town caucus last Satur­ day brought out one of the largest votes ever cast in a similar event in the annals of our town, the total vote cast being 801; Of this number 550 were cast by men, while the women contributed the balance, 251. No sooner had the polls been opened before a general rush was started for the voting booths and the two officials, Chas. B. Harmsen and Stephen H. Freund, were kept busy from that time on until the final re suit was known about seven o'clock that evening. Chas. B. Harmsen, the present town clerk, was again renominated for the same office without opposi­ tion, while John Boyle won out over Wm. B. Tonyan , for the road com- missionership by eighty-three votes. John W. Kimball defeated Albert Pepping for the office of assessor by 185 votes, this proving the big sur­ prise of the caucus. While some of those more familiar with the situa­ tion had looked for Kimball to win, no one would have been willing to wager that the plurality would be as large as it turned out. The two candidates from tlie north end of town brought out a good, big vote from their districts, while the vote also shows that Kimball and Boyle were also on the job during the cam­ paign leading up to Saturday's event. The complete result of the caucus follows: Total number of votes cast. 801 Total number men voting .550 Total number women voting 251 Men Women Total For Town Clerk-- Chas. B. Harmsen..440 155 For Highway Commisisoner-- •John Boyle .291 147 Wm. B. Tonyan 254 lOf For Assessor-- John W. Kimball... .318 Albert Pepping.... .225 By the above it will be seen that the men voters of the town turned out in goodly numbers, few remaining away from the polls. The women al­ so responded very well, showing that they are taking more interest in po­ litical affairs with the holding of each primary or election. The election will take place on Tuesday, April 2, and up to the time of going to press we have not learned of any opposition for the successful candidates. CO. SOIL IMPROVEMENT ASSN. HeM Annual Meeting at Monday Musical on April 7 The musical, which was to be given this winter by the choir of St. Patrick's church, under the direction of Rev. M. J. McEvoy, and which on account of inclement weather and impassable roads was necessarily postponed, is now dated for Sunday evening, April 7, at Stoffel's hall. The choir will be assisted by Miss Dwyer, a talented musical reader of Chicattt . Wedding Dance A wed<fing dance will be held at Smith's hall, Johnsburg, Wednesday evening, April 3. Oeffling's orches­ tra will furnish the music. Tickets, 50c. Everybody most cordially in­ vited to attend. 171 77 695 438 365 487 302 BANKERS AND CHAIRMEN Of McHenry County Met «t Crystal Lake Tuesday Geo. B. Robinson addressed the meeting of bankers and chairmen of the county at Crystal Lake Tuesday morning in the interest of the third liberty loan. Bankers are urged to adopt the bi-weekly and bi-monthly plan in payment of loans. Mrs. J. M. Talbot of Marengo, lib­ erty loan county chairman of the women's committee, was present and gave assurance of the committee "doing its bit." C. W. Stenger, chairman of Mc­ Henry county, T. J, Walsh and Walter J. Walsh represented McHenry. The meeting proved very interesting and instructive. No apportionment has been made nor further orders than that t#) orjjsnizs snd be rc^dy Jcr the call of the government when the launch is made April 6, the anniver­ sary of our declaration of war against the Boches. The annual meeting of the McHenry County' Soil Improvement association was held in the circuit court room at Woodstock Monday, March 18, 1918. After the minutes of the last meet­ ing were read and approved, H. E. Whipple, president, spoke of the var­ ious steps in the financial growth of the association for the last five years, showing how Various forces of the county have contributed to the asso­ ciation. Hie financial report of the year was read, an auditing committee was ap­ pointed, consisting of D. I. Hine, Frank Thayer and Wm. Bonslett, and upon the favorable report of this committee' the report was approved. The chairman appointed a nominat­ ing committee of the following: Frank Wells, Will Forrest, Chas. Page, Mrs. D. I. Hine and Mrs. Harrison. The following report was made: Executive Committee President, H>E. Whipple; vice pres­ ident, John R. Wells; secretary, D. T. Smiley; treasurer, Fremont Hoy; C. W. Gibbs, C. L. Smith, J. H. Turner, Jacob' Olbrich, J. H. Gracy. Board of Directors Riley, N. H. Stanley; Marengo, John Olbrich; Dunham, F. S. Gay; Che­ mung, Harold Cash; Alden, J. O. Tup- per; Greenwood, Frank Barber; Al­ gonquin, Harry Ford; McHenry, S. W. Smith; Burton, Geo. Richardson; Hartland, Dan Desmond; Seneca, Philip Andrews; Coral, W. H. Wilke; Grafton, C. E. Williams; Dorr, Her­ bert Kiltz; Hebron, Robt. Stewart; Richmond, Ed. Turner; Nunda, Clyde Wingate. A. J. Gafke made a short address to the. association -and was followed by Judge D. T. Smiley, who also made a very timely talk just prior to the noon hour. D. T. Smiley, secretary of the com­ mittee to have charge of the selection of a county club leader, made a re­ port, recommending T. H. Murray a club leader. It was moved and sec­ onded that the report be accepted and T. H. Murray be employed for the en­ suing year as club leader. The pres­ ident and secretary were instructed to make the contract with T. H. Mur- future meeting will work.r The afternoon session was devoted largely to addresses. D. S. Brown of 'Genoa and H. H. Parke of Spring­ field, president and secretary respec­ tively, of the DeKalb County Agri­ cultural association,, gave explanatory talks relative to the purpose and or­ ganization of their association, the purpose of which is to purchase seed for the farmers of DeKalb county. After a general discussion, it was moved by Mr. Bonslett and seconded by J. C. Olbrich, that similar associa­ tion be organized to carry on the necessary business of the association. It was decided to appoint. a future date for a meeting to further perfect this organization and to make an out­ line or general' plan upon which this ray and the university. HAY CLEAN ENTIRE RIVER NEWLY ORGANIZED IMPROVE­ MENT ASSN. STARTS THINGS High School vs. Alumni The McHenry high school basket ball team will meet the alumni team of this village at the local gym to­ morrow (Friday) evening. The high school team has been going good of late, but the alumni believe that they can give them a pretty stiff argument. So there you are. Fans are interested in this game and a goodly number are expected at the gym when these two fast teams meet. The game will be called at 8:15 o'clock and the usual price of admission will prevail. Death of John Washington A message here Sunday morning to Mrs. Mary Green announced the sudden death of her brother-in-law, John Washington, of Cartersville, la. lie is survived by his wife, Ann Green Washington, who was a Ring- wood resident up to the time of her marriage sixteen years ago. Mrs. Green and sou, Willie, left Monday morning to attend the funeral. Expires Suddenly Truman Soule, who has always made his home with his sister, Mrs. J. H. Gracy at Terra Cotta, died of apoplexy while loading milk into the wagon on the farm there Sunday morning. He was forty-eight years of age. His body was taken to Honey €ndc for burial Tuesday Birthday Surprise Mrs. John S. Freund was honored on the occasion of her birthday by a surprise party at her home Wednes­ day evening, the guests presenting her with a linen table cloth, a set of sil­ ver knives and forks and a hand painted vase. Cards and games fur­ nished amusement. Delicious refresh­ ments were served. The following guests made up the Surprise party: Messrs. and Mesdames Nick Weingart, John Stilling, Peter Britz, Hubert Freund, Peter Weingart, Jos. Freund, Math. M. Blake, Misses Anna and irgaret Weber, Helena Auttiu» and Jos. Weber and John CroiUab Entertains at 81- Mrs. James Button of this village is eighty-seven years of age, but this doesn't hinder her in the least in entertaining her lady friends, as she has recently acted as hostess at sev­ eral parties given at her home. Not only did she do the serving for her guests, but she also entertained them right royally with patriotic songs and recitations. May Organize Tennis Club A number of our tennis enthusi­ asts have started a movement to­ wards tjie organization of a club here this summer. A suitable court site has already been decided upon and it looks as if this sport will be enjoyed more extensively than ever in this village this summit ¥" " Seriously III y v A message from Camp" uster, Mich., states that Geo. Schreiner is seriousiy ill of typhoid pneumonia. The wire was sent to his mother, Mrs. Christine Schreiner, Monday morn­ ing, His many friends here age very anxious about him and hope for en­ couraging reports S0911. "A Noble Spy" "The Noble Spy," which is being rehearsed by the children of St. Mary's parochial school, will be given at the school auditorium Easter Sun­ day and Monday evenings, March 31 JandAprijp State Charter Expected Within Few Days--Committee Now Negotiat­ ing For Weed Cutter Since last week's issue of the Plaindealer in which we made men­ tion of the meeting held at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago on Monday evening, March 11, for the purpose of talking over matters pertaining to the Fox river, most encouraging reports have come to the officers of the newly organized Fox River Improve­ ment association. As stated last week, an organisa­ tion was effected by those present at the meeting and a state charter is looked for within the next few days. Just as soon as the charter arrives a meeting will be called for the pur­ pose of electing officers and disposing of other important matters that will naturally come up. ^ In a telephone conversation with Everett Hunter of this place, who was made temporary chairman of the newly organized body, we were in­ formed that most of the property owners residing between the McHenry dam on the south and German Village or the mouth of the river on the north have interested themselves and are willing to do their share towards the improvement of the river. Mr. Hunter, working in conjunction with a committee appointed for the purpose, is nowr corresponding with the government on the matter of a weed cutter which they have used with great success down in the rivers of Florida. This cutter is said to be perfect in construction and will answer the needs of the Fox river here and just as soon as the drawings and data are obtained the committee will hold a meeting for Uie purpose of letting a contract for the construc­ tion of such a contrivance. It is the intention of the new organ­ ization to keep this cutter going up and down the river all summer long, thus keeping this beautiful stream absolutely free of the unsightly weeds that have spoiled its beauty and at­ tractiveness. The doing away with the weeds will serve a three fold pur­ pose. First, it will serve to beauti­ fy the stream; second, will make mo­ tor boating a more pleasant pastime, and third, but not least, will better the health conditions. Since the meeting and organization of the Fox River Improvement asso­ ciation residents and summer re- sorters at Fox Lake and Pistakee Bay have also become* interested and, we are told, that a weed cutter will un­ doubtedly be placed in commission at Pistakee, while two machines are wanted at Fox Lake. Residents at Algonquin have also approved of the plan and it is not at all improbable that a cutter will clean the river be­ tween our dam and Algonquin, while eventually all the towns along the course of the Fox will fall in line, thus making the entire stream one of the prettiest in Illinois. We are told „thafe there are between 150 and 200 property owners between the dam and German Village and if every one will do his part the im­ provement can be made with com­ paratively small cost to each individ­ ual. In talking over the financial end it was suggested that if each prop­ erty owner would donate $10.00 the first year the project could be put thru to the entire satisfaction of everyone, while the expense in years to follow would be a great deal less. The first cost, that of purchasing the equipment, is naturally the biggest burden, but when once the cutter has been purchased and other details looked after the annual membership fee should be brought down to about one-half the amount. Considering the benefits derived the cost is indeed very small and The Plaindealer feels certain that no property owner will hesitate, but will come right in and help the good work along. As mentioned in last week's issue, Everett Hunter of this village has been made temporary chairman of the new organization; A. W. Gast, secre­ tary, and Joseph C. Holly, treasurer. The directors and membership com­ mittee follow: Directors--Dr. J. A. Craver, Ever­ ett Hunter, Chas. E. Reed, Joseph C. Holly, Otto F. Sohm, J. C. Nettnin, A. W Gast Membership committee--Joseph C. Holly, McHenry, III.; Frederick Beller, McHenry, 111.; Mrs. Chas. L. Sehueler, 281i) Logan Blvd., Chicago, III.; Mrs. c. E. Reed, 4644 Sheridan Rd., Chi­ cago; Mrs. Mary Sohm, 1702 Hum­ boldt Blvd., Chicago; Mrs. Jennie M. Clement, 310 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, 111.; Mrs. Grace C. Craver, 233 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, 111.; John Schermann, 2228 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago; Edw. Mikkelsen, 2716 Logan Blvd., Chicago; Otto F. Sohm, 1702 Humboldt Blvd., Chicago; Everett Hunter, McHenry, 111.; C. A. Goetter, 5540 Quincy St., Chicago; C. C. Wied- ling, 3640 N. Avers Ave, Chicago; J. C. Nettnin, 6064 N. Hermitage Ave., Chicago; J, Q. Loos, 6643 University TEACHERS* PATRIOTIC MEETING At Crystal Lake Gym Last Friday Largely Attended iitae day meeting of the McHenry county teachers, under the super­ vision of Supt. A. M. Shelton, was held at the school auditorium at Crys tal Lake last Friday. Prominent speakers were present to address the meeting and aroused wonderful patriotism among the teachers, who went back to their various ' districts more enthusiastic than ever. The progress of the campaign among teachers in the rural districts for the disposing of war saving and thrift stamps was highly complimen tary. One school near Marengo had sold $120.00 worth among her pupils alone. Noon day dinner at Woodman hall was served by the senior * class of the Crystal Lake high school. From one o'clock till two a meeting for the purpose of giving instructions in Red Cross work and another on the sell ing of war savings stamps were held in the rooms above the auditorium. Both meetings proved very instruc­ tive. Steps regarding the instituting of Junior Red Cross leagues were given and all questions intelligently answered. The Glee club and also primary grade pupils furnished many excel lent musical numbers. A speaker on the Illinois Centen- nal celebration this year was greatly enjoyed by the large audience. His talk was along the lines of celebrat­ ing and he conceded that every town and hamlet should celebrate next October. A state fair will be held at the capital in August. His sugges tions will be followed out. The cen­ tennial banner displayed and ex plained by him was Very much ad­ mired. His address brought out events in the history of Illinois that were somewhat humorous, among them "Early day elections," "Why Illinois was named the sucker state." The afternoon speaker .spoke on the attitude of the Britons in regard to the present day calamity. He was introduced as a cousin of Lloyd George and cited distressing inci­ dents in the war zones of desecrated France and of Belgium's ruined homes and murdered women and children. The speaker was an aged Scotchman and declared that he predicted thi=i war many years ago and emphasized the necessity of one big American organization to war against Ger­ many and to conquor forever by a successful prosecution of the war demon. FARMERS MEET Will Retain Present Official Teeter, Homer M. Harper Cow A meeting of the McHenry-Nunda Cow Testing association was held at Hayes & Justen's office Wednesday evening for the purpose of furthering the organization in the work for the coming year. The report of C. W. Gibbs, secre­ tary and treasurer of the association, shows a balance left over from last year. This association is one of the very few self supporting ones in the state. With the small balance left over and with an increase in member­ ship this year, it is hoped the scope of the work can be greatly enlarged for the coming year. No tester has as yet been employed, there being not enough directors pres­ ent to make a quorum. The work is in the same hands until some agree­ ment is reached. The yearly report will be given out some time next month. The new members are John Boyle, John M. Schmitt, John H. Miller, John J. Schmitt, John Phalin, John Pierson, John Eckstrom, Henry Hanson, Claud Matthews, Chas. Knaack and Ralph Wingate. The officers are C. H. Freund, pres­ ident; Clyde Wingate, vice president; C. W. Gibbs, secretary and treasurer. Directors are S. H. Freund, C. W. Gibbs, C: A. Wingate, M. B. Weaver, W. E Whiting and Anton Schmitt Bread Moulding Machine The McHenry bakery has just in­ stalled an electrically driven bread moulding machine. The machine turns out bread at the rate of 600 loaves an, hour and is not only a time saver, but is absolutely sanitary, as it does away with the handling of the loaves by hand. Mr. Lallinger be­ lieves in keeping abreast of the times and we believe that he has given the village one of the most complete and best bakeries this village has ever had. Our chicken feed is a sure egg pro­ ducer. Try it. M. M. Niesen. READY FOR LIBERTY LOAN LOCAL FORCES ORGANIZE) FOB 1|IIRD DRIVE f Various Committees Are Named and' Every House In McHenry Township to Be Canvassed , A meeting for the purpose of naming committees mid disposing of ^ other preliminaries in connection witl| r ^ ^ the third liberty loan drive in th« s ^ ^ town of McHenry was held on-Sunday afternoon. . , * /*.^ Carl W. Stenger, chairman of Mc* , Henry county, called the meeting to* ' r;;l | gether and as a consequence the foi- lowing officials and com&.ittees wont ,J I named: • . • ' C'?J fj Chairman, T. Jf. Walsh; vice chair* V ' man, Walter J. Walsh; secretary, P. ,y-, M. Justen; publicity, F. G. Schreiner. ' The executive committee is made up of the following: T. J. Walsh, WaU . ter J. Walsh, Peter M. Justen, F. CU ̂ Schreiner and Mrs. Jack Walsh. If West Side canvassing committee-- F. A. Bohlander, Simon Stoffel, Dr;' H- * % R. G. Chamberlin, M. J. Walsh, Wmf.-i||?^ G. Schreiner, Martin B. Schmitt, W. J. %||. • Vogt, C. J. Reihansperger and R. I. ' 7 ^ Overton. This committee is expected tm to canvass all of the West Side, in- . ii f eluding Waukegan street. ' Centerville and old town commit-; tee--Dr. C. H. Fegers, Dr. D. G. Wells, * N. H. Petesch, J. C. Holly, Chas. G. Frett, Rev. Edward Berthold, Everett? ,j Hunter and Prof. A. E. Nye. This nmittee will canvass east of Wau- | kegan street, - Centerville amt ^ town. " j; Rural District Committee*, .V - Elgin road south including Terra % Cotta--Walter J. Walsh, Rev. M. J. McEvoy and Wm. J. Welch. Crystal Lake and Woodstock roads J ^ --Chas. L. Page, F. E. Covalt, John 4 : Boyle and Chas. W. Gibbs. *, iif Wauconda, Volo, Pistakee Bay and cjt* Fox Lake roads--Edward Sutton, G. * | A. Stilling, John R. Knox, John W. | m. i Tk Ave., Chicago; F. Babst, 540 Surf St^ Chicago; C. E. Freeman, 458 Belmont Ave., Chicago; B« C. Miller, 346 Meacham Ave, P«jrf"k Ridge; Dr. J. A. Craver, 5 So. Wabash Ave., Chicago; R. F. Clement, B10 N. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, 111.; M. W. Gast, 6314 Lake- wood Ave., Chicago; Chas. E. Reed, 4644 Sheridan Schaffer, John F. Claxton and M. A. Conway. Johnsburg and Richmond roads-- ̂ Stephen H= Freund and Wsa= Smith Automobile committee--Overton & •', ̂ Cowen, Geo. A. Stilling, John R. Knox, John W. Schaffer, Wm. J. Welch, F.' A. Bohlander, Simon Stoffel, Dr. D. % G. Wells, F. E. Covalt, Walter J. Walsh, Chas. L. Page and Edward } Sutton. • The Johnsburg and Ringwood ter-f ritories are organizing their own» = J forces and The Plaindealer hopes to • f i publish the various committees at * these two points in a later issue. According to C. W. Stenger the drive this time will be systematic and 1 thoro. Every man and woman in Mc- 1 7 -I Henry township will be canvassed and i vvj| jj everyone who is able to do so will be asked to invest in the third liberty loan. A meeting of all committee mem­ bers will be held some time in the ^4 ̂,; near future, at which time the work v.--r of the coming drive will be thoroly • - '•< gone over. At this same meeting ^ l places and speakers will also be se- lected. Thus it will be seen that 3;: nothing will be left undone to make the third loan a gratifying success so far as McHenry county i* eon* cerned at least. The drive is expected to begin on April 6 next, altho the amount and < ,4 rate of interest to be paid have not yet been made public. However, it b v expected that the loan will be be- ,v*\i tween six and eight billions of dol- V*' "1 lars and those who seem to be more familiar with the situation are of the r .i > opinion that four and one-half per * -• ' cent interest will be paid 1>n the new -- issue. It is hoped that mm nvm? » man and woman who has been named f . on the various committees will do his "t f ^ or her duty and thus make the work all the lighter amf more pleannt far all. I ' According to discussion at Sunday's meeting the women of McHenry may also be given an opportunity to assist • in the coming drive. This matter, , J we understand, will be left entirely - M to Mrs. Jack Walsh, who is a man- ber of the executive committee. It ?' - was suggested at th«s meeting that if Mrs. Walsh can arrange a meeting of -J ^ the women of the town and appoint w_al committees to work in conjunction : with those of the men. the burden of canvassing the town could be made , fetill lighter and the results obtained r* in this manner would indeed be most .1 /• gratifying to all and a distinct credit . "f to the ladies. r: County Chairman C. W. Stenger is ^ and has for two weeks past been o&e of the busiest bodies in McHenry V41 county. The preliminary work con- nected with the floating of the third ,,'f liberty loan in McHenry county has reached such proportions that the hustling cashier of the West Me- j Henry State bank will be putting in 'j% overtime from now until the cam- ^ paign is over. Altho the burden thus | placed upon the shoulders of the Mc- Henry man is a heavy one, he has set to work with an air of enthusiasm that foretells a successful drivo for ^ the third liberty loan in McHenry j * . . • V : ' L'm |f