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Ivolume XX.HI MbHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUN1H 13, 1918 PEED.T EXCHANGE ITEMS :;̂ s. taken from the columns % 0& OUR EXCHANGES ' I HOME IMPROVEMENT ASSN. Met at Friday Elected Officers Last and neous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Busy >•' PMt,le ' . One hundred thohsand wall-eyed jpl^ $>ike were recently planted in Geneva c ' .lake. |A , t Miss Ellon Bascombe of Richmond ? >wa8 adjudged insane at Woodstock last week and taken to tite state hos- fer^ital at Elgin. , ' As the result of the registration > 'r last week, McHenry county enrolled •.,-,£43 more fighting men upon the roll ".*y ',f>f honor of the United States. Of the contingent of seventy-two '|nen, yfho recently left Woodstock for I , ' 'Camp Shelby, Miss., ten were rejected „, H>n account of physical disability. ; J. H. Conrath, district manager of „ the Chicago Telephone company, for­ merly of Woodstock, but now stationed Elgin, is recovering from a severe illness. ^ The newly organized Richmond band V " Jmade its first public appearance at H; v?lSpring Grove last Thursday evening, when a flag raising took place in that . village. This is "clean-up" week at Wood­ stock and the mayor of that city has asked the citizens to clean the Alleys, V'-fearry away the ashes and refuse and If Jhot to dump anything in the streets. * ; v The Northern Utilities company, f.. Which furnishes electric light and • ' jpower to a number of cities and vil- plages in this locality, including Har- ? < f -Jvard, has been denied the privilege of increasing its rates for eleetric ser- 1 vice. The Red Cross bazaar, held at the armory at Woodstock on a couple of . • .nights recently, netted over $8,000. l|<JfThe Red Cross drive in that city - <f, ^totaled $10,000, $3,000 of which has "v %een turnedottr to the county seat £ li^jchapter. Hebron was more fortunate in se­ curing oil than most cities and towns in this locality. Enough oil was re- • ceived there last week to supply the entire village as well as a number of farmers residing oh tike outskirts of the town. Lina Larson, the inmate of the Lake county poor farm, to whom a son was born at the Lake county gen­ eral hospital on May 5, has been de­ clared feeble minded and ordered taken to the state institution at Lin­ coln, 111. Her baby will accompany her. Ed. L. Martin is*now acting as chief of police and superintendent of water­ works in the city of Woodstock, hav­ ing been appointed to that position the first of the month. Hd succeeds S. J. Ogle, who has purchased a mer­ cantile establishment in that city and is devoting all of his time to store work. Pvt. E. H. Bartelt of Dundee, who left Woodstock last summer with the boys of Company G, passed away on a transport while enroute to France. *• The body arrived at Dundee last Fri­ day evening and the following after­ noon the city witnessed one of the largest military funerals that ever took place there. Everett Mulungren, a Genoa Junc­ tion, Wis., boy, was among the sur- vivors on the ill-fated President Lin- .'.scoln, which was sunk by a torpedo re- ^i-^cently. The lad enlisted in the navy last December, but was not called into service until March of this year. He received his training at the Great Lakes station. A campaign to close the saloon at Fox Lake and other Lake county sum­ mer resorts was launched by the Rev Thos. R. Quayle, sercetary of the Lake Ccur.iy Law and Order league, last Sunday. Mr. Quayle made a tour of the district and has obtained much evidence, which he will later turn over to the state's attorney. The Wauconda-Palfttine railroad, I whiqh was sold at auction at Palatine Hast Friday, was purchased by R. L. y Prendergast, representing the stock- ! holders of the three villages involved, ; Palatine, Wauconda and Lake Zurich. ' This move was expected as the share , holders and note holders were thoroly organized for just such a step. From all indications it now looks as if the operation of the road will continue. . Woodstock is again a two-paper town, the American, the latest to en­ ter the county seat field, making its initial appearance last week. The new paper is well edited, contains many columns of advertising and, in short, presents a most enterprising appearance. We welcome Hock ft Browne, the new owners fend pub­ lishers, to the McHenry county ranks of newspaper men and wish them suc­ cess. The second annual picnic of the Union Sunday School Picnic associa­ tion, which comprises the Methodist, > Baptist and Presbyterian schools of Marengo, Riley, Union, Franklinville, Burr Oak, Diggins and four schools in Garden Prairie township, will be held »- at Camp Epworth, near Marengo, to­ morrow. A fine musical as well as athletic program has been arranged . for the event. A band from Rockford [A- 11M Home Improvement association of McHenry county is taking a very definite shape. Members from the various townships on last Fridayvmet in the court house in Woodstock, elected permanent officers and an ex­ ecutive committee and appointed a committee'to draft a constitution and by-laws. Some townships reported a large membership, some lack but one or two of the minimum number, while others have not so many. To which class does your township belong? Miss Ormsby, one of McHenry county's daughters, who is to teach in Columbia University the coming year, was present at the meeting and gave a most interesting talk on wheat and its substitutes. She held the closest attention of her hearers and a fine discussion followed. The exercises well illustrated the use to which the home makers will put the county demonstrator and the value they will find in her work. The officers chosen were: Presi­ dent, Mrs. E. E. Seward, Marengo; vice president, Mrs. G. A. Miller, Sen­ eca; secretory, Mrs. Fred McConnell, Woodstock; treasurer, Miss Minnie Carmack, Dunham. Additional members of the execu­ tive committee: Mrs. D. T. Smiley, Woodstock; Mrs. Edith Turner, Rich­ mond; Mrs. Jack Walsh, McHenry; Mrs. J. C. Furlong, Burton, Mrs. Flor-, ence Reser, Harvard. Later each township will choose di­ rectors to arrange for the townshjp meetings and these directors will con­ stitute the county board. What About Side Walks The Plaindealer has been WHlffftg for some time past for action of the village board on the new sidewalk proposition. We are informed that it is the intention of the board to con­ struct some new walks in the village this year and since this became known we wondered at the delay. It will take some little time after it has been decided to build and where to build before actual work can begin and it is for this reason that we ask why the delay ? The time to construct cement work is now and not wait until fall, when there is danger of freezing. The village passed thru just such an ex­ perience once and , that should be enough. We are told that Mayor Chamberlin is anxious to see the work of building new walks started and that he has urged the board and committee to get busy, but up to this time noth­ ing has been done. Gentlemen, get busy. The public doesn't want to walk thru mud and water another year. . • Social Wheel Entertained Mrs. Clara Starritt entertained the members of the Social Wheel at her home on Mill street last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. G. Going of Chi­ cago and Misses Anna Frisby and Lola Boyle were other guests. Guess­ ing contests were enjoyed. Lovely refreshments were served and the usual merriment prevailed. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Frank E. Cobb Thursday afternoon, June 20. Royal Neighbors Initiate Riverview camp, R. N. A., initiated seven new members into their camp Tuesday evening. The work was put on by the oracle, Mrs. F. E. Cobb, assisted by other officers. Fox River Valley camp was represented by sev­ eral members, who enjoyed the event. A social hour was spent after the close and light refreshments Were served. Riverview Card Party The card party given by the mem bers of Riverview camp, R. N. A., last week was largely attended and the committee realized a neat Bum for the treasury of the camp. The prizes in cinch were awarded Mrs. John Bons- lett and Bfliss Alta Wentworth. At five hundred Mrs. Anna Boley was awarded first honors and M Worts, second. Add New Ante Track : Freund Bros., the local draymen, have just placed another truck into service. The latest acquisition to their equipment is a one-ton Ford truck, which will come in mighty handy during the busy season. Michael Freund has also been em­ ployed by the firm to assist them dur­ ing the summer rush of work. Attend Annual Medical Meeting Dr. C. H. Fegers and Dr. D. G. Wells attended the sixty-ninth annual session of the Illinois Medical asso­ ciation at the Auditorium in Chicago Tuesday evening. Gov. Lowden was among the prominent speakers who addressed the large assembly. The meeting was thoroly enjoyed by our lecni physicians. ,j> Resigns an Cashier ; i Joseph Stenger, brother olfCr'W. Stenger of this village, resigned his position as cashier of the Cary State bank and will enlist for service. Mr. Stenger is spending a few days in the parental home at Green Bay, Wis., and on his return will enter a college at Yajparaiqa, fed« i NEWSPAPER HEN COMING W1I4, JJOLD OUTING HERE SAT­ URDAY, JUNE 22 ] Will Drive From Crystal Lake, Visit Boat Factory and Then Take River and Lake Trip The members of the Suburban Pub­ lishers' .association, composed . of newspaper men residing within a ra­ dius of 100 miles of Chicago, together with their wives and members of their families, will hold their annual sum­ mer outing on- Saturday, June 22. As a rule these men go to some poifit where railroad accommodations are such as to enable them to make a full day of it, but on the promises of L. W. Cobb, publisher of the Crys­ tal Lake Herald, and the publisher of The Plaindealer that they would pro­ vide automobiles to carry them be­ tween here and Crystal Lake, the brother publishers selected Crystal Lake and McHenry as their outing spots this year. The party will leave Chicago at 8:15 a. m. that morning, arriving at Crystal Lake at 9:22 o'clock. Here the McHenry county members will join them for a visit to the Lake Shore House at Crystal Lake, where a chick­ en dinner will be served them at 11:30. Mi*. Cobb, publisher of the Crystal Lake Herald, has already made ar­ rangements with automobile owners of that city to carry the pleasure seek­ ers to McHenry, leaving Crystal Lake at 1:00 p. m. Auto owners of Crys­ tal Lake have responded most gen­ erously and as it is up t& the editor of The Plaindealer to see that the party gets back to Crystal Lake that evening we are hereby asking for McHenry volunteers. The writer has already taken this matter up with the McHenry Com­ mercial association, wherre much en­ couragement has been given us. However, as it will take quite a num­ ber of machines to carry the crowd, we want to be sure to hate plenty of cars on hand on that evening. After arriving in McHenry the party will be taken over to the Hunter Boat company factory, where they will be shown thru by the pres­ ident, Everett Hunter. At 2:00 o'clock p. m. pleasure boats will carry them for a trip up the river and around the lakes, returning to McHenry in the evening for a seven o'clock dinner at the McHenry House. The party will be ready to leave for Crystal Lake about eight o'clock and it is at this time that the machines are desired The trip to and from Crystal Lake will consume one hour at the most fetid the editor feela cer­ tain that our people will be just as courteous and just as generous as our Crystal Lake neighbors in getting the crowd back to Crystal Lake, where they will board the nine o'clock train for Chicago. In order that we may know how many machines will be at our dis­ posal on this occasion we will kindly ask those wishing to donate their cars to make themselves known at this of­ fice at once so that we may notify the secretary of the association that all arrangements have been completed in McHenry. As stated above, the publishers usually go to some point where train service is such that a late train may be had in the evening and McHenry is indeed fortunate in getting the news­ paper men to come this way, The ad­ vertising value to McHenry thru such a trip cannot be overestimated as each member of the association is now actively engaged in the newspaper business and, in view of the fact that the association is offering a valuable prize to the member who publishes the very best account of the day's trip, it will be readily seen that McHenry and Fox river will get a vast amount of advertising that isn't costing us a nickel. This is the first time that the editor of The Plaindealer has asked a favor of this sort of our people and we hope that it will be granted us on Satur­ day, June 22. If you are the owner of a machine and are willing to drive same to Crystal Lake on that night, kindly notify us to that effect and we can assure you that the favor wDl be greatly appreciated by us as well as the newspaper boys of the Suburban Publishers' association. ... Flag Day Tomorrow Friday, June 1% Wffl fee flag day and every citizen should fly the flag and demonstrate loyalty and patriotism. 'It aint the guns or armaments nor funds that thejf can pay, But the close co-operation that makes them" win the day; It aint the individual nor the army as a whole, But the everlasting teamwotk atf every bloomin' soul." Stop! Look! Read! Come tie a knot young, old, strang­ ers, all. Help cheer the boys answering their country's call. Wh^-e? Why on the lawn at Mrs. Mary McLaughlin's just east of the river bridge on the Bay road. When? Saturday, June 16, fro£i MYSTIC WORKERS INITIATE Seven New Members Takes In By N .|V." - Prosperity Lodg*f:" ' • - 'embers of Prosperity lodge of this village initiated seven members last Saturday evening. The meeting was held'in Woodman hall and the work was put on by SecV. Lees of Elgin lodge. Mrs. Alice Keenan of Chi­ cago acted as presiding chairman. Supreme Sec'y. John R. Walsh of Chicago was present and gave a very interesting talk on Fraternal Insur­ ance Societies. Visiting members from Richmond lodge also responded with short pa­ triotic addresses. C. W. Stenger was elected delegate and Mrs. W. D. Wentworth, alternate, to the next convention, which will be held at Davenport, la. Refreshments were served and a social time prevailed after the initia­ tion. Meetings, which were heretofore held in the homes of the various members, will be conducted at Wood­ man hall the third Wednesday even­ ing of each month. Mrs. P. H. Weber is worthy prefect of Prosperity lodge and requests that members bear this in mind and attend regularly and thus assist in keeping up the interest of this splendid fraternal organization. Sev­ eral more candidates will be initiated at the next meeting. Drinking Fountains Arrive The four new drinking fountains for the village have arrived and will be put in place at once. The fountains will be placed as follows: Village park, Water street, Centerville and West Side. Most of the cities and villages thruout this section have used these fountains for years and their installation in this village will, no doubt, be greatly appreciated by our people as well as the traveling public. Many of the tourists have formed a habit of stopping at our village park for nooon-day lunch and a drinking fountain at this point will further exemplify our courtesy and further extend them a welcome to our city. Jobless Men A number of jobless men made their appearance in McHenry at different times during the past two weeks or more, which seems to indicate that Chicago and some of the other larger cities are fast ridding themselves of this class. McHenry officers are giv­ ing these men directions out-of-town just about as fast as they make their appearance and a like welcome is be­ ing extended to them in other places, so we are told. This means that eventually they must go to work, fight or starve. Rents Maaquelet Building H. E. Buch has rented the Masque- let building on Elm street, which he will fit up as a display room for his heating and plumbing stock. Mr. Buch, ever since his establishment in this line of business here, has exper­ ienced wonderful, success. His work may be found in many of the buildings about the village as well as in the outskirts of town and the river and lake resorts. He points with pride to big jobs completed around Pistakee Bay Ifst summer. Women's Com. C. N. ft* Under supervision of the finance and food chairmen of McHenry Co. of the women's committee of the Council of National Defense, a meeting was held at the Barreville school Tuesday aft­ ernoon. Mrs. Steuart and Mrs. Kelly were the principal speakers. Child Welfare and Finance were the topics. Canning of surplus vegetables and fruits was also discussed. Members of the McHenry Red Cross residing in North Nunda were in attendance. Boy Scouts Enjoy Hike . Fifteen Boy Scouts, recently organ­ ized in this village, enjoyed an all night hike to. the Fox river dam Sat­ urday night. Asst. Scout Master Arthur Hunter is taking great inter­ est in the training of the Boy Scouts and is deserving of the success which is coming his way. The boys in re­ turn are taking much interest in the study and propose not to relax their vigilance now that they are banded and have found a leader. Soical Dance at Stofefa A social dance will be held at S toff el's hall Saturday, June 22. Schroeder's orchestra of Woodstock will furnich the music for the occa­ sion. Mr. Schroeder, who has been in government service, returned re cently and will resume his former charge, that of directing the orches­ tra. Everybody invited to attend. Dr. Arnold Mueller Called Dr. A. Mueller, who enjoyed a large practice at Johnsburg, was called to the colors and left last Saturday morning for a camp in South Carolina. Dr. Smith of Woodstock is now in charge of his practice. Marriage Bans Published The marriage bans of Mrs. Stscia Knox of this village and Mr. Ed. Ma- lone of Crystal Lake were published in St.. Patrick's church here Sunday The marriage will occur on Wednes- *• * . r v - * *" i -.{' *•*« * % ?' i NO. 52 Ml TALK EXPRESS DELIVERY AT COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT . . u;-; . r • -j -A.I »>. V'j - I \ : . . . Factory Seeks Location:--Matter Tak­ en Up By Officials--Talk Over Fourth of July Celebration The regular meeting of the Mc­ Henry Commercial association took place at tile village hall last Thursday night. After the usual routine of business had been disposed of the matter of free express delivery was again taken up. A letter from the Milwaukee of­ fice of the company, in which the of­ ficials promised to took over the Mc­ Henry field, was read by President J. W. Freund. ^ Since the meeting: a representative of the American Express company has paid this village a visit and together with officials of the Commercial club went over the details quite thoroly. The representative explained that it would probably be some little time be­ fore the company would take definite action on the McHenry proposition as the changing over to government con­ trol was taking up most of the com­ pany's time at present.. The McHenry committee informed the inquisitor that the business^ men and members of the McHenry Com­ mercial association were quite anx­ ious to have action taken and from the expressions heard from members during the past few days it looks as if the Commercial association means to press its demands for FREE EX-, PRESS until some definite conclusion is reached. While McHenry did not receive the encouragement from the company's representative that had been expected, the association isn't the least discouraged and will keep right after them until the matter is finally disposed of, which we hope will bring free delivery of express within the village limits of McHenry. The secretary of the association, Peter M. Justen, has also shown us a letter from a Chicago manufacturing concern, which seeks a location and is asking what inducements McHenry has to make. The proposition is one that will, of course, be given due consideration by the new association and if investigation proves that the concern means business and has the financial backing the association will undoubtedly make them some sort of a proposition to locate in McHenry. According to the letter now in the hands of the secretary, the concern gives employment to at least seven- ty-five hands with enough future orders on hand to keep their plant going for many months Naturally, propositions of this sort must and will be thoroly investigated by the members of the McHenry Commer­ cial association before any sort of an inducement is made. The members of the association feel that they will be willing to offer any reliably con­ cern sufficient inducements to locate in McHenry, but they in turn must show McHenry conclusively that they are not of the "get rich quick" variety. Smaller cities and towns have been "stung" so often on these sort of propositions that even the "rubes" in the smaller towns have long since become wise to their meth­ ods of obtaining large bonuses and then falling down on their agree­ ments. Among other things that came up for discussion at the meeting was the celebration of* our nation's birth­ day in McHenry. This is a matter that should have been disposed of long before now. However, if the people of McHenry want a celebration this year we believe that the Com­ mercial association is perfectly will ing to help it along. The Fourth comes three weeks from today and it is up to the people to say and saiy it without further delay whether or not they want a celebration. Anyone interested is kindly requested to make himself known to Peter M. Jus- ten, who in turn will confer with the other officials of the association so that a special meeting may he called within the next few days. The officials have also asked us to again ask those who have not already joined the association to make application for membership with the secretary. The association now num­ bers nearly fifty members and it is the desire of all to double this num ber between now and next year. There are many other important matters that will be taken care of and from the enthusiasm shown by those who have attended the meet­ ings regularly it looks as if the Mc­ Henry Commercial association has come tot ^tay. The writer also spoke of the com­ ing visit of the editors of the Su­ burban Publishers' association, who will come here for a trip up the river on Saturday, June 22, and he asked for members who would volunteer their cars on that day. Among the members present to grant the re­ quest were John Stoffel and Jos. W. Freund. Others present said they would gladly furnish their cars, but regretted the fact that they could not get away to drive them. The Plain- dealer deeply appreciates the spirit I ' lids week has been designated "Coal Week" by the United States fuel administration and there will be a special intensive drive thruout the United States to urge the early order­ ing of coal. A very serious economic situation again faces us for the coming winter. There is every indication that unless strenuous measures are taken at once there will be another and even worse coal shortage than existed during last winter. During the period from October 1 to March 31 the consumption of coal far exceeded production and while production is steadily increasing it must be further augmented in order to obviate the danger of crippling our war industries, delaying the shipping of supplies and, what is still worse, actually impeding the progress of sending our soldiers to join our allies Therefore order the coal you will need next winter now. If you haven't enough room in your bins, build a bin in your back yard--but place your order at once. Coal put in the bins this summer is the only coal anyone can- count upon for next winter. COAL WEEK Designated as Such hy thi m S. Ftfel Administration CIRCUS DAY The Are Planning a Big Holiday For Next Sunday fJtmdky, June 16, Sparks' %©rW's famous shows will hold forth in this village for a matinee and night ex­ hibition and the rare, unique and wonderful things that have been promised on paper will become a re­ ality. The airy riders, who, in diaphanous skirts, have been pirouetting on the expansive backs of beautiful and speedy circus horses (on the bill boards), will be seen in all the gor geousness of tulle and seductive smile; the elephants will copy their pictured acts of comedy and go them one bet ter; the contortionist will proceed to disentangle himself from the knots he tied in his responsive body last year; the acrobatic families will turn dizzy somersaults and the clowns will work off their latest comedy stunts to the great delight of the crowds present-- we all like the clowns. There is nothing on earth like tile circus. It is the people's show par excellence. It is the one great Amer­ ican amusement that appeals to all the people. The merit in * big circus like the Sparks shows is in the fact that ev­ erything in the show is the very best of its kind, There must inevitably be riding acts, but the riders are the leaders of their profession. There must be acrobats, but .the acrobatic artists and aerialists are gathered from the wide world and are the best that money can procure. It is this superiority in the quality of the performers that makes the Sparks shows such a welcome visitor. Get Your Auto License Atty. Chas. T. Allen, assistant state's attorney, was over from the county seat last Friday, looking after the fellows in the village and sur rounding territory who have not taken out 1918 auto licenses. We under­ stand that he found several here who were not thusly supplied. However, no arrests were made. He is also giv­ ing warning to those who are running their cars on split licenses. That in eludes those who own two cars and carry one license number on each. We are told that there are a num­ ber around here who are running two cars on the same license and it would be well for those knowing themselves to be in this class to supply an additional license, as our state's attorney means to enforce the auto laws, to the letter. Quits Oliver to Work Here Donald Givens has resigned his po­ sition at the Oliver typewriter factory at Woodstock and started work in the C. Utiti ice cream establisment in this village on Monday morning. John Unti, who has been with his brother ever since he located in McHenry, ex­ pects to be called to the colors soon, this making it necessary to employ another man in his place. Dance at Columbia Park Popular dance at Columbia park pavilion at Johnsburg bridge on Sat­ urday evening, June 15, for old and yenag. Come all, come early^ J. C. Debrecht, Prop. Curbing at Huemann's A cement curbing around the prem­ ises of the N. A. Huemann residence on Elm street, occupied by himself and parents, is a big improvement t<!> the property as well as the entire street. displayed and herewith extends its thanks to those gentleman. Before closing the meeting it oame up that the next regular meeting night would come on the evening of the Fourth and it was then moved and seconded that the next regular meet­ ing of the association be held, on Tues day evening, July 2, at which time a big attendance is desired. •T'** • •• NEW RATES NOW EFFECTIVE INCREASE IN FREIGHT AND J SENGER RATES -»3 Went Into Effect Last Monday M ing--Single Fare to Chicago Naur $ $1.62 For the convenience of travelers w are herewith reproducing the new C. & N. W. train schedule, which became effective over this branch of the rqj|4,,.^ on June 9. The schedule follows: Week Day Schedole Lv. Chicago Ar. McHeWy 8:45 a. m..Via DesPlaines.lO:15 a. m. s 6:50 a. m....Via Elgin.. .10:15 a. m. | 12:30 p. m..Via DesPlaines.2:25 p. m> 11:25 a. m....Via Elgin...2:25 p. m. ]' -3:45 p. m..Via DesPlaines.4:57 p. m. s*: 2:59 p. m... .Via Elgin... 6:20 p. m. % 4:50 p. m..Via DesPlaineS.6:20 p. m. Lv. McHenry Ar. Chicago f:10 a. m..Via DesPlaines.9:00 a. m. 7:10 a. m... .Via Elgin.. .10:00 a, m. 8:27 a. m..Via DesPlaines.9:40 a. m. 4:57 p. m..Via DesPlaines.6:55 p. m. 4:57 p. m Via Elgin...8:20 p. m. 6:05 p. m..Via DesPlaines.7:35 p. m. Lv. Chi. Sunday Schedule Ar. McH 8:45 a. m..Via DesPlaines. 10:04 a. m. 6:50 a. m Via Elgin... 10.15 a. m. 2:05 p. m....Via Elgin...5:00 p. m. Lv. McHenry Ar. Chicago 7:10 a. m..Via DesPlaines.9:30 a. m. 7:10 a. m Via Elgin...9:55 a. m. 7:20 p. m..Via DesPlaines.8:40 p. m. 7:32 p. m..Via DesPlaines.9:18 p. m. 7:32 p. m....Via Elgin.. .10:25 p. m. Lv Chi. Sat. Only Ar. McHenry .1:00 p. m..Via DesPlaines.2:17 p. m. Lv. McHenry Sun. Only Ar. Chi. 7:19 a. m..Via DesPlaines.8:35 a. m. It may also be of interest to our readers to know that the increase in passenger and freight Tates became effective on Monday morning of this week. The freight rates increased 25 ' per cent, while the passenger rates ,4 took a jump of 10 per cent Begin- | ning last Monday morning the single 11 way fare between McHenry and Chi- .'< cago -is $1.62. The ten-ride bearer tickets are selling at $10.10, while the » twenty-five ride individual tickets are sold at $19.90. ^ Just what effect the new rates will have on the traveling public remains to be seen. Some seem to be of the opinion that there will be less travel between here and Chicago, whiia others declare that the new rates will not make a particle of difference. What effect it will have on the business houses of the village is an­ other question that is being asked. Will there be as much buying in Chi­ cago as there has been in the past is one of the questions that has been asked.. While the business men differ in their opinion on this question, the general opinion seems to be that the new rate may mean that there will be less Chicago buying. However, time will give a definite answer to all these questions and, while pome were heard to complain against the advance, we must all bear in mind that the railroads are now under government control and the in­ crease in passenger and freight rates is only in keeping with the spirit of the times, viz, "help win the war" i!i-S m A* 5# iWi . 1 Sorority Girls Enjoy Vacation Thirteen young ladies, members of the Gamma Thi Deta Sorority of the Northwestern University, Evanston, ; were dinner guests of Miss Esther ^ laij; Stoffel in, this village last evening. . . Commencement was held at the uni- versity yesterday. The party, with Miss Stoffel, who is also a member of ' the sorority, will occupy the Schieasl* cottage at Pistakee Bay for the re- ||| mainder of the week. Miss Clan* Schiessle of this village will act as ^ J chaperon. ^ . First Band Cancel) ,,r The first open air band roiiOTf ^- the McHenry Military band vfrill take | place on the public school grounds in .j this village on Tuesday evening of || next week, June 18. Whether or not f| these concerts will be continued taru- ^ out the summer season remains with the citizens of McHenry. In other towns the business men and others an- gage the band for a series of summer vf entertainments and it looks to us as if ; plan of this sort could be workad 'I out in McHenry. Let's try. Volo Picnic Postponed heM St. Peter's parish picnic, Volo last Sunday, will be continued next Sunday, June 16. This was made necessary on account of the rain that spoiled tile late afternoon and ̂ evening's attendance, thus lewi^fv^ many unsold articles on the hands ot-'A the commitee members. A fine crowd | was present last Sunday afternoon, | but were all scared away when the p storm broke out Don't forget the | place and date as a good time awaits | y^- , v , Three Mere Ealfati. ̂ Conway, John ttlfcei awf-;| Uobtrt Knox nave enlisted their ser- vices with Uncle Sam and will leave V McHenry Saturday. The two former will go to Kansas City, while Robert • will enter college at Evfnatan. -y.v. daaie-: v.; Dance at Another of those good time ing parties will be given at Snlttl hall, Johnsburg, Wednesday evaninf, June 19. Oeffiing's orchestra wH ftfr* nish the music. Dance ticket* It ilk Everybody welcome. Whitewashing, Fred Smith, 600-M-l. , v ' » \ > ' t* -'M * C. tsh ..1 liiv .sfejf