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WEtKLY EXCHANGE ITERS J^rAKBN PROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Misrellmeoug Assortment of News Items In Condensed Forp For Busy " The total gym of war savings and v thrift stamps sold at Hie Hebron poatoffice since January 1 is $2,074.49. X"- A home talent minstrel show, re- i / ' . eently given for the benefit of the Barrington volunteer training; corps, netted $110. ~ I v The Lake County Good Roads asso- ciation at a recent meeting elected «r!;r •> George Renehan of Round Lake as its president.. f j f M a r e n g o i s t o h a v e a c o m p a n y . o f ^•v^l^Horne Guards after all. A movement t 'v^is now on foot in that citytoreor- ' < ganize such a body of men. - ; * * Twenty-eight fine hogs were re- i' gently disposed of by Stewart Bros., 'who reside near Hebron, for $777.15. ^ - 'Two of the animals weighed 810 i pounds. ; . The Barrington village board this \ K -v*']ye»r purchased its street oil from the ;|A-^pLackwood Oil company of Burlington; k-<Wis, The order is for the delivery of f ^ 12,000 gallons. At the close of a big liberty loan , ; imeeting, held at the two theatres at *. , KLake Geneva one night last week, sub- ascriptions to the third liberty loan ^ amounted to $30,000. , - Opatrny's pavilion and summer re- V "* ^ ^rt near Fox River grove, Algonquin, " ;was destroyed by fire one day last s week. The fire was caused by an i„»- overheated furnace. The building was valued at $7,000. gl. 5 Thirty-five families fcre now mov- I V iing to Elkhorn, Wis. The new-comers : are all employes of the Holton band instrument factory, which opens a ?Ww building in that city soon. "t,fi According to last week's Marengo •" Republican, the Woodstock & Syca- v. «• /more Railway company is not a thing 1 , of the past. * The regular schedule is . again maintained over the line and .tr I instead of tearing up the rails, as was P*'-' stated last week, the cars on the line ^ '.are now keeping them hot by their travel over them. | s. The city of trake Geneva has just fll^ ipurchased a one and one-half ton Re­ public truck for its fire department. p3^^|The machine was given a thoro try-; * , "out one day last week and is now be- ing fitted up with fire fighting equip­ ment. The acquisition will give that city one of the most complete as well *"* us the best fire departments of any - city of its size in the country. ? D. S. Smith, former proprietor of " ^®the Gage hotel at Harvard, pleaded ' " guilty to a charge of selling liquor in anti-saloon territory before Judge Smiley in the county court at Wood- t ^ .j^stock last week and was assessed a *}§fine of $40 and costs, the total amount- ^ - jing to $77. Since his arrest he has 4: disposed of his Harvard interests and cfips left McHenry county. {y While preparing the body of Leopold , > ' "Vogel for burfal, a Waukegan under- king firm found a bank book on the irst National bank of Waukegan, ishowing deposits of $790. The de- 1; - ^eased passed away at the Lake conn- , ;^fty poor farm, where he had been an jnroate during the past two years, j,, The bank book was found in an inner » Jpocket of his coat, which had been : , |sewed shut. Hebron Tribune; An arbitrator Uj{. taftd stenographer of Chicago were here Jon Tuesday of this week taking tes- ' timony in the Gates vs. Blunk case, bs-s'"which comes up for trial under the ^ "-state liability act, April 27, in Chi- l^sl^cago. It will be remembered that ••.•fV. Mr. Gates lost fcis foot by a buzz saw at the Hawver home last fall. The |^ , saw belonged to Mr. Blunk, therefore - -the action for datuages. Attorney F. ' - B. Bennett is representing Mr. Gates, while Attorney D. T. Smiley is rep- «resenting Mr. Bluhk. \ Monday was observed as Liberty day at Crystal Lake and, according to a proclamation made by the mayor of " that city, all business houses were closed at 2:00 o'clock that afternoon. A parade, in which fifty automobiles * and over five hundred scholars from k . f,"^the public as well as the Zion Lutfa- -, t V eran schools participated, took place • * • ^during the afternoon, while a big pa- -3- ^twotic meeting was held in the high school auditorium* It was the biggest ^ | demonstration of any sort ever wit- •*' finessed in that city. Receiver R. L. Peck of Uie Palatine, :f I'J.ake Zurich & Wauconda R. R. has , "obtained an order from the court • -f authorizing him to advertise the road • • • for sale. Sajd sale will take place at , > the Palatine depot May 15. The minimum price at which the road can be sold is $100,000. fen per cent f"*5?r£mu8t be cash, the balance payable ; , wfcen deed is conferred. The inter- J ^es|s who have been seeking to obtain possession "of the road from the re- - celver, thru the court, filed their » appMl bond from the recent adverse * ^ court decision the first of last week, > . but the bond was thrown out. Mr. t ;P«ck obtained the above order of sale ^ : immediately afterwards. If the road s ' is sold at the above price or better ^ holders of notes will receive suh- |4 stantial payments. ."A* f|ni#f at • - day Morning Miss Kathryn A. Pitzen and Mr. George J. Schreiner were quietly mar­ ried at St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburg at 7:30 o'clock on Wednes­ day morning df this week. The wedding ceremony was wry simple and was performed by the pastor, Rev. William Weber. Miss Caroline M. Miller, a niece of the groom, and Lewis Pitzen, a brother of the bride, acted . as witnesses. Others present were the immediate relatives of the couple and* a few friends. A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's brother at Johnsburg immediately after the cer­ emony and the couple then drove to Spring Grove, froin which place they boarded a train for a short honeymoon trip. The bride of this union is the daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Pitzen of Pistakee Bay. She has always re­ sided at the Bay, altho considerable time was spent in McHenry during the past few years, where she has been employed. She is a young woman of pleasing personality and enjoys a wide circle of friends both here and at the Bay. The groom is the youngest son of Mrs. Mary Schreiner of this village. He ws born and raised in McHenry and has always made this place his home. When still quite young he entered the employ of Chas. G. Prett and under expect tutorship he learned the meat business, which he has fol­ lowed almost continuously since. During the past few years he has followed his vocation in McHenry and at the present time is employed at the Centerville meat market and grocery, conducted by Wm. Pries. He is n young man of good habits and, like the "woman of his choice, is favorably known to most of our people. Mr. and Mrs. Schreiner expect to return to McHenry the latter part of this week and after May 1 will be at home to their friends in the Miss Charlotte Madden home on Water treet. Congratulations are herewith x tended by their McHenry and Pis- akee Bay friends. ORGANIZE CANNING CLUB Murt-ay of Harvaid Addressed the Meeting The Boys' and Girls' Corn and Canning clubs met at the school audi­ torium Saturday evening last. T. H. Murray of Harvard, A. J. Gafke of Woodstock and J. H. Turner of Spring Grove were present. Sixteen girls were organized Ihto a canning club. With a more simplified formula of work for this year, more and better work will be accomplished this year, tho McHenry county held the highest record in the state last year. Six jars of fruits and vege­ tables processed in McHenry town­ ship are now on exhibition in Wash­ ington. * The girls elected officers, as fol­ lows: /President, Greeta Chamberlin; vice president, Elsie Vycital; treas­ urer, Irene Payne; secretary, Frances Vycital. A meeting is called for this week to decide upon a name for the club and to appoint a regular meet­ ing day for each month. - Thevboys will organize their corn club at the school auditorium next Saturday evening, April 20, and it is hoped that a greater number will be present. The territory will include McHenry township and the north part of Nunda township. C. L. Page and C. W. Gibbs are leaders and will have charge of the meeting. Be present. Old Conductor Retires James Benjamin, during the past forty-six years an employe of the C. N. W. Ry. company, has been re­ tired on a pension. For many years the popular railway man acted as con­ ductor on the West Chicago-Williams Bay passengers and there are few patrons of the road in these parts who do not know him. Michael Carey former conductor on the Elgin-Chica­ go passenger, has taken Mr. Benja­ min's run. " ! Bicycle Craze Returns The bicycle craze has again struck McHenry and many of the youngsters are pow enjoying this healthful ex­ ercise. Arthur Krause, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krause, is among the latest to come out with a brand new wheel" of the very latest design and fully equipped and needless to say this youngster is one of tfw in town. Another Social Dance Another social dance will take place at Stoffel's hall in this village next Saturday evening, April 20. Good­ win's saxophone orchestra will furnish the music and those who turn out are assured an enjoyable evening. Dance tickets, 75 cents. A hearty invitation is extended to everybody to be present. I am now ready to take in sewing of all kinds. Mrs. Elisabeth Krause, VILLAGE CLERK AT TUESDAY'S MUNICIPAL ELECTION Women Vote Retarna Him to Oftd He Haa Held Durids Paat Two Terms The annual village election was held here on Tuesday of this week and as a result Wm. G. Schreiner was re­ elected to the office of village clerk, he winning over his opponent, A. W. Bickler, by the close margin of twelve votesj There being no opposition for the aldermanic seats the three candidates, Peter J, Boherty, John R. Knox and Albert Krause, were elected to these offices. Both of the candidates for the clerkship were out early and worked hard all day lohg. While quite a num ber failed to cast their ballot, it is doubtful if the result would have been any different had the voters all turned out. It was a clear case of personal friendship and the closeness of the votes clearly indicates that the two young men stand on even terms with the voters of McHenry. It could not have been any other way as both candidates are clean-cut young men of the progressive type that one can not help but admire. But, as in all elections, there must be a winner and a loser. The personnel of the new board for the coming fiscal year will be as fol­ lows: Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, mayor; Mathias Heimer, Fred Kamholz, Simon Stoffel, Peter J. Doherty, John R. Knox and Albert Krause, trustees; Wm. G. Schreiner, clerk. Thus it will be seen that the board membership is comprised of young and middle aged men, all of whom are in every way of discharging the duties that will naturally rest with them the coming year, We believe that McHenry has thus placed into office a set of men who will carefully look after the interests of our village and that the coming year will see many needed improve ments. The members we believe are of the type that will handle our business affairs in a fair, conservative and im partial manner and we further believe that the residents of this village may rest assured that the members of the board will give them one of the very best business administrations in the history of the village, The result of tile balloting on Tues­ day follows: Total vote cast..;;;.n.;;. .446 Men vote • •. ^ f r,. .244 Women vote *.,7,,..202 For Trustee , Men Wbmen Total Peter Doherty,. .„, 193 133 826 John R, Knox......192 124 316 Albeit Krause.... .194 1X9 For Clerk Wm. G. Schreiner. .114 109 228 Art W. Bickler 126 86 211 By the above it will be seen that it was the women's vote that elected Mr. Schreiner. The men gave Mr. Bick ler a lead of eight *otes, while the wohaen more than offset this by giy ing Mr. Schreiner a majority of twen-i ty-four votes, thus giving the pres ent incumbent of the village clerk­ ship a majority of twelve votes. Mrs. August Huff Mrs. August Huff passed away at her late home at Spring Grove last Sunday afternoon, following an illness which covered a period of several years. The Huff family, before mov­ ing to Spring Grove, lived on the Math. Blake farm, a short distance north of this village, and during their residence here the deceased made many friends among the poeple of Mc­ Henry and the immediate vicinity. The funeral was held from the Cath olic church at Spring Grove at 10:00 Wednesday morning and was largely attended. An obituary will appear i?* these columns next week. Oil Ordered A carload of oil has been ordered for our streets. The order has been placed with the Standard Oil company, but if McHenry has the same exper ience as other towns die delivery of same is not assured us. However, here's hoping that the oil arrives soon and that we may be assured of a re­ lief from the dust nuisance. - ---- Dance By Just Ua ' The Jtrst Us club of this village Witt give a May party at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening, May 4, the mjt proceeds of which will be turned over to the local chapter of the American Red Cross society. Goodwin's saxo­ phone orchestra has been engaged. Further particulars in next issue of this paper. N. H. Petesch Re-elected ̂ At the annual election held for the purpose, N., H. Petesch, the popular Centerville druggist, was re-elected as township school trustee last Satur­ day. There being no competition for the office, the vote in the McHenry precinct was very light, while the Ringwood folks gave the candidate a hearty endorsement at the polls 4 H©LL OF HONOR -- i*. 1. Victor Peterson Only an obscure private, ,. ,v He answered his country's call,. And in that glorious service Gave up his life--his all. First of McHenry's noble lads 1 To head our honor roll; No more for him the sound of tap. The revielle or patrol! Not for him to cheer with comrades. When the kaiser's race is run; And they're bringing home Old Glory, Proudest flag beneath the sun! " --Contributed. Corporal Victor E. Peterson, son of Emil Peterson of this village and a resident of McHenry from early boy­ hood, passed away at Camp Grant, Rockford, last Sunday morning,„ April 14, following an illness of less than two weeks' duration. Decedent left for Camp Grant on February 27 and was a member of the engineer corps. Serving faithfully he was made corporal in a short time after his arrival at the camp and while training in defense of his coun­ try contracted pneumonia, which was the direct cause of his death. Deceased was born and raised here, where he received his schooling. After leaving school he worked on farms in the vicinity of McHenry and at the time of his entry into the U. S. ser­ vice he was employed on the E. Peet farm near Ringwood. He was thirty years of age and is survived by his father, two* sisters and one brother, all of wliom reside here in McHenry. The body was brought here from Camp Grant, arriving Wednesday evening, accompanied by a soldier companion from the camp, and was taken to the home of his brother, Alvin, on Waukegan street.' His funeral was held at St. Pat­ rick's church at 9:30 o'clock this morning, where with honors religious and patriotic the ceremony^ was con­ ducted by the Rev. M. J. McEvoy, pastor. Interment was made lit the Woodland cemetery. Need Canned Goods Every girl in McHenry county be­ tween the. ages of ten and eighteen should join the McHenry County Can­ ning club. Girls, show your patriot­ ism and help win the war by canning fruit and vegetables. We don't want to sfend your canned goods to the front, but all the canned goods home folks use leave that many more fac­ tory canned goods to send to our boys who are fighting for us. If you don't know of a local club to join, write this office and we will place you in some club. If any of the ladies of Mc­ Henry county have glass jars they are not going to use they will be doing a mighty good work by either lending or giving them to others who can use them. If you know of no one to give them to, we can place them for you. We must all do everything we can to win this war. If you have idle jars give us an opportunity to plaee them for you. If we can help you, write this office. Yours truly, T. H. Murray, Emergency Co. Club Leader. Big Job of House Moving , George Meyers, Sr., has just fin- shed one of the biggest jobs of house noving ever undertaken by him. The summer home of the late A. R. Beck, which has been purchased by Geo. J. Sayer, has been moved from its for­ mer location to a lot on the Sayer property further south on the west side of Pistakee bay. The ground formerly occupied by the Beck home and other buildings will hereafter form part of the park surrounding the Sayer mansion. Flora Pleasea "An Imp of Satan" was produced by the Flora DeVoss company at the Central opera house here last Sunday evening, with Flora DeVoss carrying the leading role. The company proved just as strong and just %s popular as ever. WhUe the drama presented did not appeal to the tastes of all, it was nevertheless presented in a meritor­ ious manner. For the first time in the history of the play house patrons were turned away, all seat* having been sold. Will Speak Here Mrs, Bangs of the Chicago House­ wives' league will talk at the school auditorium here Saturday night. Her aim is to provide a Home Ad­ visor for the county. All are invited and women especially are urged to come out. Mrs. C. W. Gibbs, chair­ man of food production, and Miss Ethel Owen, of food conservation in women's committee of C. N. D., are the committee in charge. No admis­ sion, * mm , To My Frfeads I wish to state in this manner that appreciate very much the support that you gave me at the village elec­ tion April 16. Thanking you again for your consideration and taking the time to get to the polls to vote. Wm. G. Schreiner. fl Hints at Conditions Over There--Tells of Christinas Dinner--Has Not For­ gotten Home and Friends Petrograd, Jan. 4, 1918. •y ^.liy: Dear Father--Your most wel­ come letter of October 2 has been re­ ceived and you can well imagine that I was happy to have news from you again. It really is very depressing the manner in which mail is being han­ dled now-a-days, for to think of a let­ ter being enroute more than three months makes one feel that he is in some place inaccessible to the rest of the world. Possibly you also have had this strange feeling *at times when you have gone thru a long period of expectancy and waited ever so long for news which appeared never to be coming. First of all I am more than anxious to know how the holidays were spent at home and hope that the New Year, which presumably was spent at Or­ chard Beach, was ushered in in a most congenial and optomistic way. I feel sure that you all had a jolly old time and suppose that you made jt few good toasts to me, etc. My thoughts were with you all constant­ ly and also the old place so dear with memories of Christmas and holidays enjoyed together there in the past. As far as myself is concerned I can truly say that Christmas eve (American calendar) was a memorable event for me in Petrograd. I was invited by the American colony here to partake in a Christmas supper held at one of the old palaces, which at present is being occupied by the National City bank of New York. Truly, father, I really never ex­ pected that such a festival could be entertained under present circum­ stances, but Relieve me old Uncle Sam was not the one to forget his home­ sick and deprived subjects so far away from "Old Glory." It was a thoroly "Bohemian" affair, plenty of choice wines and sweetmeats, with no regard for the high cost of living or economy, that is so much indulged in universal practice during the pres­ ent time. I, of course, was alone and felt somewhat uncomfortable to begin with, but fortunately one particularly sociable lady came to my rescue and, being "maitre d' affairs," felt it her duty to introduce me to nearly every­ body present. And she did. Towards II o'clock the ball was in full swing; admirals and officers and the ambas­ sador were cracking jokes together, while the younger set kept the floor warm to the strains of fascinating ragtime. I won't deny that the long tables spread with all sorts and brands of tempting morsels failed to entice me, and when I finally arrived at the farthest end of that lovely table, where big chocolate and lemon frosted layer cakes stood reigning supreme, I could truly say that my stomach and spirits were thoroly con­ tented and appealed for the first time in one long year. I wasn't the only one you can be sure, for the others were precisely as enthusiastic as my­ self, and no one turned his eyes away from the eats until the mustard and toothpicks were the only witnesses left of the grand onslaught which had taken place. Now you can surmise from this that we had all gone thru quite a pro- onged diet and seized the opportunity to set matters right with*ourselves. You fortunate people over there, liv­ ing in a glorious country which knows no want or denial, can never appreciate or realize this fact unless you have gone thru what we unfor­ tunate ones have during thfai domes­ tic strife, I'm sure. Your paragraph on this subject is certainly very interesting and you can believe me I've already found out all this for myself. I presume that nearly all of my young friends in Mc­ Henry have answered the call by this time and are doing their bit. I read in The Plaindealer that Pete Olson joined the ranks and at first was somewhat surprised to learn that he had given "up his business in McHenry. Christmas at Lucas was as merry as could be expected and we all had a fairly nice time. I received two nice books by Russian authors and have al­ ready a small collection which 111 take with me when I return. Affairs at the office I may well say are rotten. Nothing to do and no prospects of anything promising. The last three weeks we have been work­ ing in a temperature of two degrees above (no fuel). Well, it seems that everything comes in bunches and the only thing left now is to turn the key and beat it for the timber lands, I fear. At least it has been hinted to me, so I suppose it won't take long before it will be an established fact. Your concluding paragraph advis­ ing me to keep brave altho conditions may not be so pleasant has always, been my view of the situation, but again if you were in my place today I don't know just what turn your (Continued on page four) A branch of the American Red Cross was organized at Johnsburg on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held in parish hall. Mrs. M. G. Ship- ton of Woodstock was present and explained the work of the Red Cross. Forty-nine names were enrolled and all are enthusiastic in their efforts to assist in the valuable work of helping to win the war. Officers were elected j at follows: Chairman, Rev. Wm. Weber, pastor of St. John's church; vice chairman, Mrs. Jos. J. Michels; secretary, Mrs. Susie Baer; treasurer, Jlrs. Helen Diethorn. Committees will be appointed by the chairman as the work advances The Johnsburg people have accom plished noted success in all of their undertakings and in this great work of mercy it was evidenced by their splendid turnout on Tuesday that the spirit of democracy reigns supreme. Assurances from the Rev. Fr. Weber that the membership would in­ crease with each meeting of the in terested workers was hailed with de- delight. Knitting and the making of hospi­ tal garments will be taken up im­ mediately. There are no handicaps as the members enrolled are efficient workers. A new idea, that of giving the pro­ fits of a small portion of their gar­ den plots towards the purchasing of supplies, was very commendable and may be adapted by other branches of the county. With good feeling everywhere the organized workers will be given any help that the McHenry branch may be able to give and the vice chairman of the McHenry chapter left with them models of garments to be copied. Next Tuesday will be registration day at JohnshUrg and the registrars who assisted here are asked company and help in this work. Liberty Loan Meeting After receiving a communication from Sec'y. of the Treasury McAdoo, school district No. 14 held a liberty loan meeting at the Lily Lake school last Friday evening. The meeting was opened by Trustee Gerhard Weg­ ener, who acted as chairman. After a patriotic program was given by the school children, under the direction of Miss Helena Adams, their teacher, Carl W. Stenger, county chairman, explained in detail the issue and re­ quirements by the government for the third liberty loan. At the conclusion of his talk, which was very much en­ joyed, the sale of liberty bonds was started. Then and there sixteen out of the seventeen families which make up the district responded and as a re­ sult $950.00 in bonds was sold that evening. The government is offering a prize of a $50.00 bond to the school district which subscribes the greatest amount for bonds, taking into consid­ eration the enrollment of the school. It looks as tho district No. 14 will stand a very good chance of winning the prize. Celebrated Fourth Birthday Master Stanley Schaffe/ celebrated his fourth birthday anniversary Wed­ nesday afternoon by inviting Donald Hayes, Junior Covalt, Edward Mat­ thews, Eugene Sayler, Lowell Nye, Stanley Cobb, Hattie Bogart, Lucille Stenger, Louise Weingart and Mau rice Schreiner. He received many gifts from those present, among them a box of delicious homemade candy from Lowell Nye, which was much enjoyed by the mothers of the little ones present. At 3 o'clock refresh­ ments were served. A kindergarten table and small chairs w^ere used for the occasion. All were delightfully entertained and the afternoon passed too quickly to suit the little guests and their mothers en this happy birthday. * Adjuster, Contractor and Here Monday and Go Over Gram* Carefully--Will Report Soon Will St. Mary's Catholic Church be rebuilt? How much insurance was carried on the destroyed building and its contents? Will Rev. Edward Ber- thold remain in change of St. Mary's provided the structure is rebuilt ? What was the real cause of the fire? Was the lack of suffiicient water pres­ sure due to leaks in some of the hydrants? The above are only a few of the hundreds of questions that have been I asked by. the parishioners and citizens of McHenry since last Thurday, when St Mary' church was destroyed by fire. The Plaindealer isn't in a position to answer all of the above questions and even if it were in the writer's power to do so we would still leave matters to take their natural course rather than to give our opinion on these matters at this time. However, there are many facts connected with present conditions of St. Mary's parish that during the past several months or more have become common knowledge among not only the parishioners, but the citizens of Mc­ Henry and tile immediate vicinity ̂ well. At the present time it looks to us as if the future will depend entirely on the sort of settlement that will result between the Home Insurance com­ pany of New York and Bishop P. J. Muldoon, who is head of the Rockford diocese, of which St. Mary's parish is a part. An insurance adjuster, ac­ companied by an engineer and contrac­ tor, were in McHenry on Tuesday of this week and together with Rev. Ber- thold and the church committee a thoro investigation was instituted. The three visitors left that same aft­ ernoon, assuring the McHenry men that they would return within a few days with a full report on their find­ ings and possibly with the figures for adjusting the loss. ,: The writer interviewed Jos. W. Freund, the West Side clothier, who is the local representative of the Home Insurance company as well as a church director at St Mary's and from him we learned that a total of $15,0000 was carried on the destroyed prop­ erty. Of this amount $14,500 was carried on the building and $500 on the furniture. Whether 'or not St, Mary's will recover the full insurance remains to be seen and the parishion­ ers are anxiously awaiting the propo­ sition which the insurance company has to make. While it is a matter of guess work on the part of most of those inter­ ested, some of the men who seem to be posted on the matter declare that the walls of the structure can be used for a new building should it be decided to rebuild. The proper course to follow is to have an architect engineer appear on the grounds and go over the wall carefully and it would then re­ main for the parish to strictly adhere to his findings. Mr. Freund also informed us that $150 have already been paid over by the Hartford Insurance company for the damage suffered to the parish uuuae iiiiU iu> wawui Auction An auction sale will be held at the Masquelet building, McHenry, 111., on Saturday, April 20, 1918, commencing at one o'clock at which the following property will be sold: One gray mare, 5 years old; black horse, 9 years old, 16 Plymouth Rock chickens, one- half ton timothy hay, harness, wagon, buggy, tools of all kinds and household furniture of all description. The fur­ niture was all new last year and is in the very best condition. Terms, casH. -J. Kleiman, Owner. Basket Social A basket social will be held at the Ostend school Thursday evening, April 25, at 8:00 o'clock. Everybody in­ vited. Ladies please bring baskets. Program. Miss Alta Wentworth, Teaehjff. To Whom It May Concern Notice is hereby given that I will not be responsible for any bills Con true ted for by. anyone but myself on and after May 1, 1918. 43-4t* Peter B. Freund. spring and Howe's ex- Call and select your summer hats from Mrs. tensive millinery supply, allowed for the damage to the school building and furniture. Hie latter in­ surance was carried thru one of the agencies represented by Simon Stof­ fel, we are told. Fixtures Mean Big Loss The loss of the church fixtures •»; i the greatest The three altars, pensive paintings, pipe organ, all the church music, some of the seats and numerous other smaller fixtures represent a value that will total thou­ sands of dollars. As stated in last week's issue, most of the statues were saved as were the stations of the cross »nH a number of smaller articles of minor importance. If we have not been misinformed all of the contents of the sacristy were saved. These in­ cluded the pastor's vestments* altar decorations and numerous smaller articles used at the altar. Societies Lose Banners : ^ A number of the banners of tho**** ' ious societies, it is said, were also j lost, most important as well as val­ uable being St. Clara's W. C. O. F. banner, which was purchased only re­ cently at a cost of nearly $199. Tho large service flag is also among the burned articles. Origin of Fire Not While the origin of the fire or "1|§; cause will never be known, it is still the belief of many that it started from the chimney. Some blamed it upon crossed electric wires, but we are told that the electric lights at the altar were used during the funeral services that morning and this naturally does away with this argument as a crossed wire would naturally burn out the fuses, thus making it impossibly turn on the lights. St. Mary's School Reopened St. Mary's parochial school, (Continued en last page) .rT* .. MlSs -A4!' : ' % -v y. ; V- i < .T. J; 1 mn:i: