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;] „ ,irf i ^koumm xliv MS* MoHENRT, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DS6E)fBER 12.1918 WEH.Y PERSONAL ITEMS * : WfMvt COMERS AND GOERS OF. A WEEK W OUR BUSY VILLAGE u |i 8m by Plaindealer Reporters and '7^7 Handed Into Oar Office fcy Our '&}•< Friends ' Mrs. John Milter spent last Satur- 'vSday in Elgin.' .-i p.'r '• Miss Mayme Barbian passed Mon- V ,i liay in Chicago. ^ , ? y-' Miss Nancy Frisby Was an Elgin ^.. visitor Saturday. •> £ "> Miss Blanche Pryor was a Chicago "|r Visitor Saturday.-r r; Miss Mayme Ibsh*"' was an Elgin Visitor last Thursday. Edward Bonslett passed Friday in metropolitan city.# Miss Anna Frisby was 4' Chicago shipper last Saturday. ^ Mrs, Rollin Babeock was an Elgin , ->-• shopper last Saturday. *' ' Everett Hunter was a Chicago pas- "• l - ifenger Monday evening. •*v; r John Walsh of lakeside was a 'V* IdcHenry visitor Monday. / ' Misses Elizabeth and Clara Miller , passed last Thursday in Elgin, v x Mr, and Mrs. C. Unti passed Satur­ day in the 'metropolitan city. »- ~ Dr. F. J. Aicher was a Chicago pas- - £fenger last Saturday evening. Mrs. Chas. J. Reihansperger was a ^ windy city visitor last Friday. " Mrs. D. G. Wells boarded the Chi- v- f£ago tntin Tuesday morning. V l ^ Mrs. J. E. Wheeler passed Satur- <®ay in the metropolitan city R. B. Walsh attended to business; Shatters in Chicago Friday last. Mrs. W. E. Whiting was a metro- politan city visitor last Saturday. - ' Mrs. Clara Starritt was a business » visitor in the windy city Saturday. x - Miss Ellen Spencer boarded the Chicago train Saturday morning last. c ^ M Miss Clara Freund passed several' >• Vjiays last week with friends in Chi- 'v, f»go. -:r' Clinton Martin passed a couple of .. days last week with friends in Chi- ir ' R. S. Howard transacted business ^ ; hi the metropolitan city Friday of last •*- '-week. - Mrs. & E. Barbian attended the' ; ^ funeral a# a relative at Racine Sat- 4 i$rd&y. . ' g w? Miss Clara Schiessle was among the > Chicago passengers last Saturday '. jfctorning. f,-.'-' "/'"Mrs. J. M. Phalin and daughter, A t|1sBinr were Elgin visitors last Sat- .^v,#rd*y. Mrs. Say F. Weinke of Woodstock .ballad on McHertry relatives Sunday afternoon. Miss Floribelle Bassett was the. ^ jfuest of comity seat relieves otfer the *%eek' end, Miss Elizabeth K. Miller was the %'ifuest of Woodstock friends over the - *oek end. * Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Welch and . ,1 daughter, Mildred, motored to Elgin Just Saturday. . ' < Chas. G. Frett aacl son, Leonard, j$f Aurora wire guests of MeHenry ; j Relatives Sunday. ' < 1 • f' Mrs. Ella Wheeler and daughter, , l, firs. J. N. Sayler, were visitors at ; , ^fclgin last Saturday. " *f t W. J. Weinke was over from the Qounty seat Sunday afternoon calling s f.On MeHenry friends/ Mrs. F. E. Covalt passed the latter - -fart of last and the first of this week With relatives in Chicago , J1Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Landw®? and Con, Keith, passed the week end as the quests ot Woodstock relatives. * -; Miss Lillian Heimer passed the lat - | )|«r part of last and the fore part of ?'^|:;'.|his week with Chicago relatives. iftf* » Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Burkhartsmeier Chicago passed the week end as fuests of Mr, and Mrs A. G. Bar-i«t ' • » A' ? Miss Myrtle Gans of Chicago speqt % v the week with her parents, Mr. and ? * Mrs. F. O. Gans, at the Riverside £ <Hhotel. Mr. aad Mcs. Chas. McArthu/ and ,.J daughter, Rutii, of Elgin were Sun- Aay guests in the home of Mrs. A. % Wolff. ^ v > * M i s s A n n a K n o x v o f E l g i n p a s s e d ^ ?i;. the latter part of last week here in A * |he home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jw ^ohn Knox. f P M r s . J o h n R e i h a n s p e r g e r o f W e s t f;' Chicago passed last Thursday as a \ Ifuest in the hom of Mr. and Mrs. . Bimon Stoffel. - Mr. fnd Mr*. Brat Muuok and Mr. ^ ; und Mrs. Earl Geer of Crystal Lake were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Johnson. j Mrs. Sarah Reese returned to her • Wme in West Chicago last Saturday evening after a few weeks' visit in the home pf her daughter, Mrs Walter J. V I Ponavin. ^ > Mrs. Mervin f̂. Kent of Chicago is ^ spending the 'jpfeek as a guest in the | home of her ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'k_,/**$os. W. Freund. Mr. Kent was a guest in the Freund home over the gj?" .week end. FAIR NETS $1,124.10 Annual Event at Johnsbiu* Attracts Large'Crowds'. Mt- r' \ *c ">» il . , C. E. Smalley, who has been attend­ ing the aviation school at Champaign f -And who has been discharged from the ^ " aervice and was on his way to his \ Inane at Lakefield, Minn., spent the " latter part of last wedc-wtth.frisode in this village. The annual fair, for the benefit of St. John's Catholic church, held at the parish hall there recently, attracted large crowds each day and as a resulv of this the net proceeds surpassed all expectations. To be exact $1,124.10 was cleared. The pastor, parishioners and the various committees, which worked early and late so that the fair might be brought to a successful conclusion, little dreamed at the beginning of the affair that their efforts would be so generously rewarded and as a result of this the articles were entirely sold Dut before the closing time of the last lay, while the guests remained to pass the remainder of the evening at lancing and other social recreation. " The weather, too, especially on rhanksgiving day, was anything but h their favor, but in spite of this and LJ»e fact that the various war drive 3 had made money a trifle scarce, the iotal receipts of the fair for the three lays amounted to (1,343.31, about two hundred short of the total receipts it last year. The money thus taken in will be used, to a great extent, in making improvements cm the sisters' home, while it is the ^im of the pastor to eventually make improvements on the church, which will entitle the, edifice to be consecrated. ^ The pastor and parishioners feel proud of the results attained this year and those who in any way contributed & the success of the event have the sincere thanks of the pastor and the various committees in charge. Cigars--our regular brands in spe­ cial boxes--$1.00 up. Petesch. ^ Add Stars to Service Fla# .1. Special services were held at the M. E. church here Sunday morning and in connection with the worship a short program was given and two silver stars placed on the service flag, rep­ resenting Pvts. Alfred Richardson and Everett Howe as being among the wounded. Three blue stars were also added for Alfred Richardson, Vinton Thompson and Robert Campbell. The placing of the stars was due to delayed information regarding- the respective parishes of the boys. ?he services were beautiful and impres­ sive, the pastor, Rev. S. J. Hanson, taking for his subjct "Co-operation With God." Special "music was ren­ dered by Mrs.J. C. Holly and Misses Opal Cooley and Varina Wentworth, which was moth appreciated by the congregation. Return* to Former Position Richard B. Walsh was in Chicago the j|mt of the week, when 4rrahge- menw were made whereby he again became an employe of Hodenpyl, Hardy & Co., with which firm Jie was connected before our entry into the war. It will be remembered that Mr. Walsh gave up his position with the above firm last year, at which time he was engaged by the Seventh Fed­ eral Reservl bank of Chicago. In this capacity he gained state wide reputation in his work connected with the floating of the various liberty bans. The Chicago firm kept a close tab on Mr. Walsh lest they might bose the opportunity of re-engaging the MeHenry stock and bond sales­ man, whose services have bean found invaluable to them. Most Have Return Address . The war department authorises the following statement: The secretary of war has requested the postmaster general to issue instructions that no mail will be accepted by any post oSci in the Umwu Smm» m uisiwku to members of the American expedi­ tionary forces without a return ad­ dress in the upper left hand corner of the envelope. This action was re­ quested in order that proper dispo­ sition may be made of mail which arrives in France for units and indi­ viduals who have been returned to stations in America, and whose record or address to which mail should be forwarded is no longar available-in France. Lake Geneva Poultry Show The sixteenth annual exhibit of the Lake Geneva Poultry association will be held in. that city January 2-5. From present indications the show1 will be one of the most successful in the history of the organization. Two competent judges will place the awards. Judge Charles y. Keeler of Winnemac, Ind., will place the rib­ bons on the poultry and Judge O. A. Kemp of Chicago will classify the pet stock. More cash prizes are offered than ever before and the competition is sure to be keen. Andrew L. Malsch of Lake Geneva is secretary of the association ̂ Card of Tham5T We wish in this manner to' all the kind friends and neighbors of Ringwood who assisted us and ex­ tended their sympathy during the re­ cent illness and after the death of our beloved one. - T. A. Abbott̂ Mr. and Mrs." ^.Cleric? Choice box candy at Petesch's. WEEKLY EXCMHGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROM THE 00LU1WS OF OUR EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment ff News Items In Caudasstd Fsrm Far Busy People The village of Antioch has just spent $1,200 in graveling her princi­ pal'"streets. , Major Ernil Windmueller, M. C., formerly of Woodstock, h&s arrived safely overseas. Two thousand pleasure cars per day are again being turned out at the Ford plant at Detroit. W. E. Wire, Hebron's veteran banker, is recovering from a severe attack of influenza. The DeSmet Tile company at Wauconda expects to have its factory in full operation within a very short time'. Two Richmond lads shot a couple of coons, weighing about fifteen pounds each, in a woods near that village one day last week. Floyd Watkins of Marengo has just been decorated with a gold chevron, representing three months of" sea duty. He is now at Norfolk, Va. Williams Bros.' store and a meat market at Antioch were entered by thieves on a recent night and the strong boxes relieved of about $50.00. L. B. Kinney, considered the oldest man in MeHenry county, passed away at his late home at Chemung on Wed­ nesday of last week. He lacked three months of attaining his 10#th birth­ day. During the absence of Rev. N. A. Sunderlin of Woodstock, E. H. Waite of that city has been appointed fuel administrator for MeHenry county. He will have an assistant at Harvard and ^Marengo. Abram B. Brinkerhoff, Huntley resi­ dent, who died about two years ago, was among MeHenry county's oldest residents. According to the inheri­ tance tax appraiser's report the estate is valued at $319,597.95. Crystal Lake has failed in its effort to secure the Erickson Net & Hammock factory for that city, as the officers of the institution have ac­ cepted an inducement made by Mich­ igan City, Ind., citizens and will lo­ cate in that city. A. W. Kelley, fifty-eight years old, a member of the Kelley Brothers' firm at Marengo, died from heart failure near that city last Friday night a few minutes after an automo­ bile which he was driving I collided with another car. Archie C. Mason of Woodstock, who has been confined to th% a hospital at Elgin since June 26, 1905, committed suicide there one day re­ cently by jumping into a bath tub filled with scalding hot water. He is survived by a wife and one daugh­ ter. . Worry over her two, aims in France is thought to have been the cause for Mrs. Mary Jessen of Woodstock tak­ ing her own life in that city by shooting one day last week. She leaves three sons, the third being em­ ployed at &e Oliver faetory at thf county seat Pvt. Wm. Grainke, a Hebron young man, who was cuorted as killed in action, is now the -Walter Reed hospital, Washington, D. C. The young man lost a leg at Chateau Thierry and has just been fitted up with an artificial limb. He is ex­ pected home soon. Will Orpet, the Lake Forest young man, who was accused of killing Mar­ garet Lembert in that city, but who later was acquitted by a jury of the Lake county circuit court, has been serving in the army, he having enlist­ ed his services to Uncle Sam about a year ago. Soon after the trial the Orpet family moved to California and have never since returned. A movement has been started among the large manufacturing con­ cerns of Kenosha, Wis., whereby only citizens of the United States will be employed. The plan to close the plants to men who are not.sufficiently interested in this country to become a part of same is a mighty good one and we would like very much to see the plan made a general one thruout the entire United States. \ . John Brown, colored, an ex-eonvict, was found asleep in a hay stack at Gage's lake, near Grayslake, last Fri­ day afternoon. He was taken to Grayslake and later to Waukegan. He had in his possession when found a sack containing stockings, handker­ chiefs and other nicknacks which he had stolen from different places in Lake county. He will undoubtedly be sentenced to another term at Joliet Charles T. Gilkerson has just re­ ceived official notification of his ap­ pointment as postmaster at Marengo and expects to take up his new duties some time this month. He succeeds James R. Cleary, who has served as Marengo's postmaster during the past thfee years and who tendered his resignation about a year ago on account of impaired health. ^Tie new postmaster has made that city his home practically his entire life and the patrons of the office feel that he will make an efficient public servant. * <r,« *"? BEAR IN MIND Bale No. 2 of the War Castries Board: "No publisher maj ceatime subscriptions after date of ex- piratioB, unless subecriptis-- wre renewed and Watch j>wr btolt. ANOTHER GOLD STAR Joseph Meyers Killed In Action on October 12, lft!8 Another of MeHenry township's young man made the supreme sacri­ fice on the battle fields of France in the defense of justice, liberty and righteousness on October 12, when Joseph J. Meyers, an orphan; who was bum at Johnsburg, *r*f£ killed in action. \ The message, which was received by his sister, Eva, in Chicago, was later transmitted to Mrs. Frank Grosser, who resides west of/this vil­ lage, and who has acted as foster mother since the death of his parents. ' Mr. Meyers was called to the colors last May and received his first train­ ing at Camp Grant. In July of this year he left for overseas service and apparently he got into action shortly after his arrival in France. Joseph J. Meyers was born at Johnsburg on Nov. 29, 1889. His mother passed away when he was but two years of age, while his father died three years later. Thus at the age of five years he went to take up his home with Margaret Engels, now Mrs. Grosser, with whom he made his home up to the time of his going into the service. , During the past few years he made occasional trips to Chicago, where he visited his sister, and while on such a visit he joined the National Guards in that city and in this man­ ner he received training that proved of great benefit to him when he en­ tered Camp Grant and it was thru this training that he advanced so rapidly at the Illinois cantonment, which fitted hint for an early depar­ ture for overseas service. The deceased was -rell and favor­ ably known to many of our young people with whom he associated. He leaves three sisters, Eva of Chi­ cago; Mrs. Jas. A. Young of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Mrs. G. T. McClure of Tampa, Fla., and two brothers, Fred of Buehl, Idaho, and Ed. of Van­ couver, B. C. figars, put up in Christmas boxes, C. Unti's. i i • / Valvoline Has New Agent €, M. Bickler took over the agency tor the Valvoline Oil company on Monday morning of this week, he succeeding his brother, A. W. Bick­ ler, who has acted in a tlike capacity during the past few years. The Val­ voline has had an agency in MeHenry for quite a number of years, the com­ pany's tanks being located west of the railroad tracks. The MeHenry branch has always maintained an excell%nt service here and as a result of this the company's business in and around MeHenry has enjoyed a steady growth. "Cap" is a trustworthy young man and we feel safe in stat­ ing that he will maintain the excellent service that has characterized the company's former agents here. We have not learned his brother's future plans. War Savings Stamp*- / p- In checking up our pledge iekral to the U. S. government, signed by the good people of this community, we find a considerable many who have not yet satisfied their obligation to' the noble cause, "In bringing our boys back home." And we desire to im­ press upon those who have not paid their subscriptions to call at the post offices and do so without further de­ lay, as the time expires Dec. 31. Let's put the grand old state_of Illi­ nois over the top. Our boys did it for us, let's do it again for them. ^ E. E. Bassett, *' _ • ,%|J. Walsh, " . ' ' Postmasters. WAR START DRIVE MMTOAY EVERYONE SEOULD KEEP THEIR .• PLEDGES MADE m- c * v-j.v !b» •»' 1 . •• I • p1 ,, "t'i* •«' n «V •v',. Riverview Camp Electa Officers At the regular meeting of River- view camp, R. N. A., on Tuesday even­ ing of this week the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Oracle, Agness Wentworth; vice oracle, Ina Bickler; past oracle, Flos­ sie Cobb; recorder, Katherine C. Schneider; receiver, Callie Perkins; chancellor, Mary Bonslett; marshal, Maude Rothermel; inner sentinel, Katherine Meyers; outer sentinel, Kathrine Schneider;. manager, three years, Mattie Smith; physician, Dr. D. G. Wells. The camp will hold a Christmas party fpr members and friends at Weber's hall Monday «v«ft- ing, Dec. 23. ^ Superb Boxed Stationery This is one of the gifts that must constantly be kept in mind, for it fits in anywhere. Everybody uses stationery and will be sure to be pleased with a gift of some of the splendid new papers in our holiday fetock. _Petesch. New crop ef 1018 nt$s at C- Urtft* Dflve Will Open Next Monday aftd Continue Tliruodf the Week--Me­ Henry Township Fsr 'Behind An extensive drive to put over the resiaining half of MeHenry county's quota of $600,000.00 starts Monday, December 16. This quota has been apportioned among the various pre­ cincts of the county and local work­ ers, as in other drives, will solicit in­ vestments for the government. War stamps will be offeted by workers as follows: Ten certificates at $846.00, maturing for $1000.00; five certificates at $423,00, maturing for $500.00; one certificate at $84.60, maturing for $100.00; one-half certif­ icate at $42.80, maturing for $50.00. I have every reason to feel that MeHenry county will, as usual, go over the top in this drive. There are three compelling reasons, namely, local pride, patriotism and business. There are two important angles to the economic side of this loan. It does not require an economist to in­ form the consumer that the purchas­ ing power of a dollar is but 55 cents. Every purchaser of today realizes that a dollar is only a dollar in name. In like manner every investor realizes that the investment value of a dollar is still 100 cents. The above statement always holds true not only during a war but also the reconstruction period that is to follow. In other words, the value of money is always measured by what it will purchase in >materials and ser­ vice. Today, when goods are scarce and labor high, we aire investors; tomor­ row, .when labor and material^ are plenteous, we are purchasers. How shall we take advantage of the present investment value of the dol­ lar and the normal purchasing power of the dollar that is sure to return? The answer is, follow the lead of your government, buy war stamps to­ day at $4.23 each. Within four years (when times should be normal) each stamp will have grown to a five dollar bill---new and crisp. Your cer­ tificate of twenty stamps costing $84.60 will be $100.00, and ten cer­ tificates purchased now at $846.00 will be $1000.00. All this prosperity will happen January 1, 1923. What a New Year 'morning for investors of today. 1 Mark well this important provision. In case of adversity or necessity your money back at any time with inter­ est at 3 per cent. These ufiprecedent high wages have often been referred to as creating a fool's paradise. Let's not partake of its frivolities, but rather take advan­ tage of both these and future condi­ tions. Become an investor in the best of government ~ securities--war stamps--which if left until maturity, yield an interest rate of 4.56. Back up your local pride before the boys come back. Go "over the top" with your quota. See your local chairman, postmaster or banker. Be a booster for your county--the coun­ ty that sent at each call her full quota of fighters, nurses sad money to the front! The state map of Illinois, showing the rank of each county in the sale of war stamps, represents MeHenry county in black. Let's take the crepe off of our own cdunty and place it among those of spotless white. That's where we rightfully ^belong. MeHenry county doesn't know ilia word failure. Buy today. ZfcCt- A- M- Shelter if 4 COW** Chairman W. S. S. Put Illinois Over the Top If every pledge is kept that was made last spring there will be very ittle work left for solicitors to do. Go to any of the following places dur­ ing next week and fulfill your pledge: MeHenry---Post office, bank or Pet­ esch's drug store; West MeHenry-- Post office, bank or Vogt's drug store; Ringwood--Post office, bank or drug store; Johnsburg--Either of general stores. Those who do not come to these places to buy their quota and keep their pledges by Dec. 22 will be visited by a committee. Keep your pledge! • &. E. S. Elect Officers The following officers were elected to officiate in the MeHenry chapter, O. E. S., for the year 1919 at their last regular meeting: W. M., Martha Page; W. P., Clayton Harrison; A. M., Ethel Holly; secretary, Florence Wray; treasurer, Lola Walsh; conduc­ tress, Minnie Miller; A. C., Florence Cobb. Installation of the newly elected officers will take place on Mon­ day evening, Dec. 16. Knits 100 Pairs of Socks Mrs. William Huffman of Crystal Lake, a close friend of Mrs. E. M. Owen of this village, bears the dis­ tinction of having knitted 100 pairs of socks for the Red Cross during the past year. The record is all the more noteworthy when it is consid­ ered that this grand woman will eaie- brate llCV. BANQUET AT WOODMAN BALL Given by District Clubs In Apprecia­ tion of Work Done In 1918 A banquet was served by the Good Luck Canning club girls at Wood­ man hall on Friday evening of last week, Dec. 6, to the corn and pig clubs of this district. Besides the members, the local' leaders, Mesdames W. D. Wentworth, C. L. Page and C. W. Gibbs with their husbands and Miss Alta Wentworth, and a few out-of-town guests, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Murray of Harvard and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gafke of Woodstock, enjoyed the banquet. The leaders are pleased with the result of this year's work and the splendid showing made at the two days' fair held at the county seat re­ cently, where several of the boys and girls from this district received prizes on their display, as was seen in the list published in last week's issue of The Plaindeaier, and in view of this fact the banquet was held on Satur­ day evening. Games were played after the spread. One game, introduced by Mrs. Murray, was especially enjoyed by old and young. The evening was thoroly enjoyed and the canning club girls are de­ sirous of taking up the subject of garment making from now until spring, when gardening will be their main delight. The boys and girls feel very much encouraged with the advancement made and will aspire for first honors of the county next year. The Good Luck Canning club won fourth ribbon in the county exhibit. Come and see our goods and settle your gift problem early. Petesch. Delightfully Entertained A party of twenty-five, made up of high school students, were enter­ tained by Glenn Wells at his home at the corner of Green and Elm streets last Thursday evening. While the guests ware enjoying games and music in the living room, the dining and reception rooms were being trans­ formed, by removing rugs and wax­ ing the floors, for dancing. The rooms were at onee the scene of a gay dancing party, while the victrola supplied excellent music during the remainder of the evening. Delicious refreshments were served. All pres­ ent report a most delightful time. Seven Day Test of Holstein Cwa Henry Brunneyer, official tester from the state university at Urbana, is at work on a seven day test of a herd ef five full blood Holsteias at the C. W. Gibbs farm southwest of this village. Four milkings in tweh- ty-four hours have been given for the past few weeks and will be kept up until the final test is made. The milkings are at 5:00 and 11:00 a. m. and 5:0b and 11:00 p. m. The test is being watched with interest by farmers in this dairy, district. Re­ port of the test will be published in later issue. Social Wheel Members of the Social Wheel were entertained at the home of Mrs. D. G. Wells last Thursday afternoon. Vic­ trola music was greatly enjoyed by the ladies and the annual election of officers took place at this meeting. The following staff will officiate for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. .Clara Starritt; vice president, Mrs. J. F. Miller; secretary, Mrs. J. E. Wheel­ er; treasurer, Mrs. W. F. Vogt. Re freshments were served after the meeting was closed. Purchases New Home P^erJ. Heimer informs us that ha u»a receuuy purchased the home oz Jos. Diedrich and the Heimer family expects to move from the place of bus­ iness on Water street to their newly acquired home by July 1. Mr. Died­ rich will raze his old residence situ­ ated on the adjoining lot and erect an up-to-date bungalow on same, which he expects to have ready for occu­ pancy before the summer is over and where he will make his future resi­ dence. Underwent Operation Mrs? Delia Matthews underwent a serious operation for goiter at Wood­ stock hospital Tuesday morning of this week. Dr. Whelan, a specialist from Chicago, performed the opera­ tion, which, tho very successful, will confine her to the hospital for two Weeks. The many friends of Mrs. Matthews will be pleased to hear that she is at this writing getting along as well as expected. - ; 3 -- . • Entertained W. W. B. G.'s Miss Elola Boyle entertained the W. W. B. G.'s at her rural home west of town on Thursday evening of last week. A delicious supper was served and an ueusual social evening spent. Guests of honor were Mrs. Walter Warner and little daughter, Arline, and Mrs. Mary Ferguson. The members of the club are loud in theix, praise of the jolly hostess Basket Socisl s A "basket social wiU be held at ttaf Barreville school even- ipg, Dec. 14. Everybody welcome. AS PICKED UP BY PLAimp|||jR REPORTERS DURING What People An Mag h ill W iage and the Isimsdistii VkiaUgr- Other Short - Paragraphs Bulk and bogr Christmaa' candies , C. Unti's, •; /; , . Choice line of gifts for yoter Christ- < mas selection at Vycital's. E. M, Geier has givm up his posi­ tion at the Vycita! hardware store. ~ Miss Lillian Neiss is again alia til be out after a mmn attack off Span­ ish influenza. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Worts have moved from the Lawless flat on Elm street to the M. M. Niesen house oa Water street. Now that the bans are being rap­ idly lifted everyone is anxiously look­ ing forward to the day when we will again be privileged to buy hard coal. Several new cases of influenza have developed in MeHenry since our last issue. However, the cases are all of a mild nature and are not considered rious. Mrst Roy Colby, formerly Caroline Spurling, has been quite seriously iU with influenza at her home at Lake Geneva, Wis. Her mother is caring* for her. Mr. and . Ifrs. Geo. J. Schreiaar moved their household effects from the flat over the Watar street market to the Justen cottage on Elm street on Wednesday of this week. Postmasters of MeHeaory kindly ask that all Christmas ptiekagea be awiled early and that satta wrapped and plainly insuring undelayed dutiNWiti. There will be a so t̂ai dance at Stoffel's hall next Satndajr evening, Dec. 14. A Woodafc&k Otdhestra will furnish the music for the occasion and everyone is drafted to attend. A requiem high mass for Private George Schreiner, who died of pneu­ monia in France on Nov. 10, was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic church this mocttfatg. A large con­ gregation was present. With clear sides and Inijfct etui shine, Sunday appeared aMS*<$)|i a spring than a fall day m i the automobile enthaafiMtfa^ wfcn^took advantage of the pisaatttfBNB9 l#'t!tt' day for a ride thru the . The MeHenry high asfcooi haaket ball teams will open regular playing season at Waucoaie on Fri­ day evening of this weak, be accompanied to our ft village by a small army or teeters. Harvey Barons, fnwpati at the Borden factory here, unfortunately slipped and sprained his ankle while at work on Friday of last week. The accident will lay him up for a Um days, as rest will be depended upon t* repair the injury. Margaret Jean is the mum ef a bright baby daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rasmussen at the Washington Blvd. hospital hi Chicago at 6:30 last Sunday morning. Even Grandpa Frank -Ward of this village is wearing a smile. Every carpenter in town is now employed at St. Mary's church and as a result of this fine progress is being made in the reconstruction work. A temporary tar paper roof is now be­ ing laid, which will enehle the inside work to go on unintna^My. At last Sunday morning's aarviias Rev. Edward Berthold, pastor e£ St Mary's Catholic church, read aff ie names of the young men who ware represented by the stars on St. Mary's service flag. The total number at young men represented was fifty* i eight. A favorite dog, owned by Jennie Mae Cooley, was killed by behag crushed in a trap door at the Cootegr mill one day this week. He was known as "Spot" and made his fast appearance in MeHenry on the Stage at a school play a few years apt, in which -he too)c his part with gence. A petition, issued by ArchhW^ap P. J. Muldoon of Rockford, was tipOBlat- ed in this diocese last week. pe­ tition was circulated am îg theprlests of the diocese in behalf jof Ireland and her cause for freedom. * It was heart­ ily endorsed by Rev. M. J. MeSvoy, pastor of St. Patrick's ehtffch ot tile village. ' In our article concerning the dedi­ cation of the service fiag ̂ in last week's issue of The inadvertently failed to gfvm of a solo by Rev. M. J. Mfiijjpiii! proved one of the highly eajapeblll numbers on the afternoon pcfflpiak We humbly ask the fognlar pater's pardon and promise tint it wilt as* happen again. Donald Givens, who during tftMflpaat several months has bean eaafhSiid aft the Chas. Unti iee fraim signed his position tftflire leat day night and on Monday wanting of this week entered the Mnpkiy of the Wilbur Lumber TnwjjMir hare. Don­ ald has proven himself a faithft>> eas- ploye wherever ha has worked |p| are certain that tin hasn't made a the services of th» ?-t 'i 0mim] * .* -i. MS#!.?