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% VOLUME XLIV MoHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16,1919 !• i f - * . # .. " LY EXCHANGE ITERS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OP OUR EXCHANGES Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Fwn Fer Busy neople "Hie city council of Harvard will , Issue and present to her young men f on their return home from .service • x . certificates ot appreciation. , ,4. < The Grayslake marshal has served I? * notice that all air guns found in the ,y" '^'possession of boys while on the street ; will be taken up and not returned, r It is rumored that Henry Ford is . negotiating for the purchase of the \ i ground now occupied by Camp Grant V^y'to be used for his big tractor plant. \ ̂ The business ot the Farmers' Mu- Mutual Fire Insurance company of Lake Geneva, Wis., showed an increase of - -J '*} - $100,000 during the year just ended. ^ On account of the illness of its edi- tor, Peter W. Newhouse, the Grayslake **. T ' s | Times was forced to suspend publica- *v", £*•"?>•* tion- for two weeks. The "flu" was 4. * responsible. ~ . Captain H. H. Pillinger, Algonquin f. -i? physician, arrived in this country last Friday after having served on the battle fields of France for a period \ of seventeen months. F. E. Wormood has resigned his po- " sition as cashier of the Farmers' Na- tional hank at Lake Geneva, Wis,. $4 4?; % 'aftgr a sixteen years' with J*-. 1$ ^that institution. , Crystal Lake merchants have en- n on acmwmiiiit whereby RETURNED FROM OVERSEAS William Karls First McHenry Boy to Return From Overseas tered upon an agreement 1 their various places of business will ||s|| ; be closed every evening except Sat- urday until further notice. A state inspector of sewage disposal " plants, who recently visited Harvard, si» found the plant in that city to be one Jllftlof the most satisfactory working sew- *< , age disposals in the stat^. * v- -..J, - Henry Matthies, a Union saloon- ,1-^ keeper, appeared before the county '.f}^T " court at Woodstock last Friday on a y' * ' _. " charge of having sold liquors to f" 'habitual drunkards and minors. - R. J. Warner, formerly engaged in the furniture and undertaking busi- ness at Crystal Lake, has moved his - family to Belvidere, where he has ac- i ,t epted a position with an undertaking firm. n, -t: Harry Twell of Marehgo, who some *V " time ago was committed to the coyn- i'j-' . "ty jail at Woodstock on a charge of wife abandonment, was paroled from there last week on his promise to pay his wife the sum of $5.00 per week. Organization, of a bureau to se­ cure employment for returned soldiers ' and sailors has been completed at > ' Harvard by'Geo. Osborne, manager of 4- * I the United States government em- H-* ployment agency. Further organiza- >/« •' "tion of bureaus in McHenry county and * * , the northern portion of Kane county |$b\ is in proems- One such bureau has *£{'< - * been established at Huntley. x ]( Hunt, Helm, Ferris & Co., wboop- ^ . '., ^ erate a factory at Harvard, are to en- ? • large their plant very materially be­ tween now and summer by the addi­ ction of a new barn equipment build- ,'C ing, new laundry and lumber ware- ^ - ^ 1 touse. Two hundred and fifty people * are now regularly employed at the- 1- iactory and with the completion of the ^new buildings the' operating force will I also be greatly increased. The engineer, fireman and the The Wauconda railroad was again put out of commission on Wednesday morning of last' week, when the en- ^ gine left the track and fell on its ! •(> side. ^ former's" daughter were riding in the ^ 2 , t cab at the time of the accident and ^ , .lU all escaped injury as well as the pas- s®ngers in the coach in the rear. Dur­ ing the time that the railroad is out I of commission the mail will be-cart ried to Palatine via team. '1* > Seventeen years ago, at a band con- " I ? ' -4>i« \>r- •.» *• I* m - - ^ .,j;& cer^ >n Marinette, Wis., Miss Adeline • Pratt, deputy register of deeds, lost a f ^ pocketbook with several dollars and • keepsake knife in it. She was sur- * prised on going to the postoffice re­ cently to'receive a packet containing = the knife and money without any ex- ^ planation. Whether she lost -the * " ^ pocketbook or it was stolen front her ".*•* % she does not know, but efforts to re- i ;• icover it by advertisJhg at the time " $';'?• failed, . V Hebron Tribune: Fpr wHne time Vs 1 past it has been the "joy" of some of *'..f| out young men to seek pleasure in T i > caus»n? rowdyism at the motion pic- r-vA . ture theatre. Arthur Latham, the ."j- manager, has been very lenient with these fellows, even more so than one would expect from one with hair of 'i?^ such a ruddy hue. But Mr. Latham i was thoroly aroused last Saturday shot was resorted to as a means of entertainment and on Monday a com­ plaint was sworn out in Police "Magis­ trate Miller's court and one party "settled" with the judge and it is likely that this will put an end to the disorder that has been steadily grow- * ing. Mr. Latham will stand for no if; ' more rowdyism and those going to his I theatre will be protected from annoy- s ance. He is making an effort to give | good shows and on each Wednesday ' ^ and Saturday nights has & .good pro­ gram. Bind 'the Fl«1wl--l«r - V; L 'X . A * -v ; » ' l . , "William H. Karls, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Karls of this ^village, bears the distinction of being the first Mc­ Henry boy to return home from over­ seas duties, he having arrived in this village last Saturday morning after nine months' service in France. William entered the service last December, when he entered . Fort Thomas, Ky. From here he was transferred to Washington barracks, D. C., and in February of last year he left the American shores for overseas duties. During his stay in France he saw many things and his stories of real expedience oti the battle fields of blood stained France are most inter­ esting. « Being a wagoner he saw none of the trench fighting, altho his position placed him under fire and the real dangers of modern warfare. Luckily, however, he came out of it all without a wound. William informs us that he is feeling *just as healthy as the day when he left the America shores and his appearance fully vouches for the statement made, as one would not care to look upon a finer specimen of the American doughboy. Mr. Karl's left France on his home­ ward trip on Nov. 25, arriving at a port in Virginia on Dfec. 10. From Virginia he was transferred to Canlp Sherman, Ohio, where he was given his honorable "discharge. He is wear­ ing his six monthS overseas service stripes as well as those which signify an honqrable discharge from the army. The young man has nothing against army life and liked France, but, like all other 100 per centers, he is firrj} in his declaration that there is no place like the good U. S. A.T'J.fi Important Article •( ' The Plaindealer has secured for publication in next week's issue a most interesting and important article by Wm. G. McAdoo, director general of railroads and former secretary of the treasury. In this article Mr. Mc­ Adoo will outline the reasons for his recent actioh in asking congress to ex­ tend for five years the period of gov­ ernment' operation and control of rail­ roads. He will clear up some doubts that have existed as to his attitude on the question of goverment owner­ ship and government control.. There is no after-war problem of greater in­ terest to all the people than this ques­ tion of what shall be done with the railroads now that the war emergency has passed. Whether you agree with Mr. McAdoo or not on all the points he raises you will Qnd his article of the greatest interest, coming as it does from the directing head of all the railroads pf the United States. Look out for this article in the next issue of The Plaindealer. It will, be worth reading. . Will Retain Finn The firm name of Barbian Bros, is to stand, notwithstanding the fact that the , senior member of the firm has passed away. According to John J. Barbian, who will conduct the busi­ ness in the future, the same methods will be employed as heretofore and the patrons are assured of the same line of goods and courteous treatment which has been so characteristic in the past/ While the added duties will keep the junior member and soie owner of the factory quite busy in the f\)ture, he is thoroly capable and the old as well as the new customers may rest assured of the very best service at all times. Basket Ball. Friday Night Basket ball fans are assured of their money's worth at the school auditorium tomorrow (Friday), night, when the first and second teams of the McHenry and Wauconda high schools will clash for honors. These teams have been bitter rivals during the past three or,more seasons and, in view of the fact that our boys were handed a trimming at Waueonda a short time ago, it is needless to say that the locals will go into the games with blood in their eyes. McHenry has some real basket ball talent and the boys are going to play their hard­ est fft win- Admission, 25 ce t̂a. Benefit Card Party A committee, composed of members of the Christian Mothers*, society of St. Mary's parish, announce a benefit card party to be held at Woodman hall on Thursday evening of next week, Jan. 23. The proceeds will further the work of refurnishing after rebuilding. Cinch and dominoes will be played and valuable prizes awarded. Refreshments. Admissioft^ Everybody welcome. « *7 ( Social Wheel ̂ The Social Wheel will be enter­ tained at the home of Mrs. F. A. Bohlander on Waukegan street on Thursday ftfternqpn of next week, Jan. 23. Mrs. Clara Starritt, Pres. Mrs. Ony Wheeler, Sec. Notice "Hie East Side cash market and gro­ cery will fcpen for business Feb. 1, 1919. Don't miss the opening date. Everybody welcome. Heuser Bros. wamwnxmsm JML AND MRS. HENRY -SLOCK SURPRISED- Children Ftan and Exeecte nHippy Event on Parents' Mtk Wedding Anniversary The children of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Block of this village planned a pleas­ ant surprise for their parents in cele­ bration of their fortieth wedding an­ niversary last Sunday, Jan. 12. The event took place at tile beauti­ ful home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kam- holz on Main street, where the couple were invited and given a surprise greeting by their children and inti­ mate friends, who had1 gathered to do honor to this estimable couple on the occasion of their wedding anniver­ sary. . ' On January 12, 1879, Henry Block and Miss Whilemina Pomrening of McHenry, 111., were married at the Evangelical Lutheran church at Crys­ tal Lake and have always made Mc­ Henry their home, where their family was reared and grew to manhood and womanhood and honored and respected citizens of the community. This esteemed couple are enjoying the best health and entered in the festivities on Sunday in accordance with the'spirit of the children, who planned this beautiful celebration. The home was prettily decorated with white crepe paper and wedding bells, white carnations and fern leaves decorated the large dining table so artistically set. At six o'clock a five course dinner* was served, all sitting down to the wedding feast in (a merry mood. After the last course^ English walnut shells were passed, each neatly tied with white baby ribbon and con­ taining a secret, which announced the engagement of Mr. and Mrs. Block's youngest daughter, Miss Elfrieda Block, to Mr. Wm. Dryer of Arling­ ton Heights. After congratulations on their part, a daughter, Mrs. F. C. Feltz of this village, acted as toast- master and the first was given by their i son, Frank, who toasted the parents, thanking them for the kind parentage received thru them and for the many sacrifices made in rearing ant^ educating them. Other toasts were given, which we are pleased to pub­ lish verbatum. Dearest Parents--*-We have met for a rare occasion. We have met to cel­ ebrate your fortieth anniversary. During'.this Jpng period of time you have faithfully abided by your mar­ riage vows and each of you have shared the joys and sorrows of the other. You were ever bent upon making this life pleasant and com­ fortable for each other. When looking back upon this ex­ panse of time, you must slirely exped­ ience a feeling of high gratitude to have been so fortunate in traveling life's journey. Permit us, therefore, to join in the heartiest congratula­ tions with which relatives and friends find it appropriate to greet you. Al­ tho you are not enjoying the youthful vigor of forty years ago, still you will find comfort in the conventionality of our family circle and may these pleas­ ures enhance the days of your future unalloyed by trouble or sorrow. Matrimonial Sea Voyage It was on Jan. 12, 1879, tlmt a modest little schooner sailed out of thejiarbor of Good Hope upon a very long journey into the sea of bright future. Its crew consisted of but two members, the captain and the steward. The progress of the vessel met the expectations of its masters. After having sailed a great distance upon the never ending sea the ship passed a small island.' Here a lone passenger came aboard, a solitary per­ son left on the island by pirates, who had overtaken and robbed the ship in which he was journeying. The schooner, on its lengthy voyage, made stops at various ports, where the name of a new passenger was added to the ship's log each time. When the number reached eleven the vessel began to discharge its passengers ohe by one. The fourth to board was the first to depart, having found a port where an irresistable something has induced her not to return to her rescuers. In a like manner the others found inducements which led them away from their sheltering cabins of the floating home. At present the vessel lies anchored in a port and we can see another abqjit to step upon the gang plank, leaving but one traveler to remain aboard. However, the schooner's voyage is not yet rearing the end of its course, altho a lengthy journey lies already behind. In its present port all pas­ sengers have once more assembled to pay homage to those who brought them safely to the harbor. Among the guests present *were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Block and sons, Elvin and Frank, Jr., of Marengo; Messrs. and Mesdames Henry Block, F. C. Feltz and daughter, Pearl, A. J. Kamholz, F W. Feltz and son, Ar- mond, Miss Elfrieda Block, Mrs. Amelia Feltz and Louis Block of, this village and Wm. Dryer of Arlington Heights. A son, Henry, of Englewood unable to attend. evening closed with music and £HAS. T. ELDREDGE Aged TS Years, Passed Away In Chi­ cago Jan. 3, 1919 Chas. T. Eldredge, mention of whose death was made in last week's issue of The Plaindealer, and for forty years a highly respected citi­ zen of McHenry, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. B. A. Murray, in Chicago Friday, Jan. 8, 1919. He was bun in 1841,, reaching the seventy-eighth year of his age. His parents were the first white people married at Richmond. They took up government land about two and one- half miles north of Richmond, where the decedent was born. It was here he spent his boyhood days and when the Civil war broke out he enlisted in the Union army. On his return he went back on the farm and remained there until the spring of 1874, when he came to McHenry to enter the business of buying and shipping live stock and poultry, in which he was very successful. Mr. Eldredge was, during this time, one of the leading citizens of Mc­ Henry, serving intelligently on the town board and also on the school board for a number of terms and was <ever ready to lend aid and encouage- ment in anything that savored the betterment of this village and vicin­ ity. He was honest in his dealings with his fellowman and, like his help­ mate, who preceded him on July 8, 1898, with a spirit of pride was solic- A UHW BBSINESS CAREER I- - . WAS ENJOYED BY LATE *. J. , , BARBIAN OHM , ti' McHenry Township Soon After Big Chicago Fire--Estab­ lished Cigar Business In 1876 Frank J. Barbian, mention of whose death, which occurred at the home of his brother, John J. Barbian, on Wed­ nesday of last week, was recorded in these columns in our last issue, was one of McHenry's best and most highly respected citizens. He was born in Chicago on January 9, 1858, where the family resided un­ til the time of the big tire, in which they were among the losers. About Nov. 1, 1871, the family left Chicago tp take up their home -at Johnsburg, the deceased at the time being thir­ teen years of age. Johnsburg con­ tinued to be his home for about a year and a half, when he with his parents and other members of the family came to take up their abode in this village, knd where the deceased has lived almost continuously since. When still a young lad Mr. Barbian made up his mind to become a cigar- maker and in 1872 entered the em­ ploy of Wm. Stege, who at that time was Ipcated in the old Howe block on River street, which was destroyed by fire quite a number of years ago. The deceased started in from the bottom, his first work being that of a stripper and any other'work about the shop at „ , , ... which he could make himself useful, itous for the uplift of the schools and He remained in the employ of Mr< UAL MEETING HELD l̂ renent Oficers Are Retained For Year 1919 the education of the youth. He was married to Lora M. Car­ penter at Pleasant Prairie, Wis., on April 12, 1869. Seven children result­ ed from this union, three dying in in­ fancy, and still surviving him are: Archie G. of Algonquin, Harry F. and Fred H. of River Forest and Cassie L. of Evanston. After the marriage of his daugh­ ter, Cassie, he was left alone in his residence near James St. in this vil­ lage and in 1912 he was induced to retire to the city of Chicago and take up his home w>' n his daughter, where he remained in fairly good health. Friends meeting him during the past summer when spending a short vaca­ tion here were pleased to compliment him on his apparent health' and vigor. On the afternoon of Jan. 2 he was stricken with cerebral hemorrhage, which rendered him unconscious and he passed peacefully away on the morning of Jan. 3 without regaining consciousness. His funeral services were held in tiie Universalist church in this village on Sunday, Jan. 5 and the remains were laid to rest in Woodland ceme­ tery. DfTon JRWCT Ur f T WUflWK Tfcro parties of volunteer shovelers agreed to start out at one o'clock Sun­ day afternoon, one from Woodtsock and one from McHenry, and bre^k a road thru that would be of service to motorists. The party from Mc­ Henry left as per schedule time from the Overton and Cowen garage, Mr. Cown appropriating his large truck and driving "it himself, and shovel they did, until they met the Wood­ stock "good fellow" club about four miles from town. They were invited to proceed to the city, where they were taken to the homes of two of its noble citizens and treated to a substantial meal before returning. The party is loud in its praises of the hospitality accorded by the Woodstock gentle­ men. On Monday McHenry men went thru the road from here to Spring Grove and Crystal Lake, which has not been opened to automobile traffic since the recent snow storm. . / Enjoy Sleighing Party A jolly sleighing party was con­ veyed to Woodstock in a bob sleigh on Friday evening of last week and saw Charley Chaplin in "Shoulder Arms" at th Princess, which they en­ joyed, This was followed by a lunch­ eon. The night was ideal and the party enjoyed the trip immensely. It included Misses Lena Stoffel, Anna Frisby, Fannie,. Granger, Leonore Freund, Mary C. Burke, Annabelle Heimer, Elola Boyle and Kathryn Burks and Mesdames P. M. Jus ten* G. H. Johnson and Clara Starritt: Plumbing Display Room H. E. Buch, the East Side plumber and steam fitter, has rented the room just off of Jacob Justen's furniture store in Centerville and will place therein a plumbing display. He ex­ pects to be located therein about the first of the month. Ben Stilling, who has used the room as a real estate office during the past few months, has moved his office fixtures to his son's garage, where he will maintain an office in the future. Entertain For Red Croea The following ladies entertained for the Red Cross recently and turned in their blocks to the chairman, Mrs. W. D. Went worth: Mrs. Gus Lindahl, Mrs. John Pierson, Mrs. Oscar Arnold, Mrs. E. E. Bassett And Miss para Frisby. singing, after which the guests left for their Iiomes, wishing the coiiple aumy iMppy returns of tib* day. '£1 Stege for about three years, when he left McHenry to enter the employment of Edward Dennis, who at that time conducted a cigar factory at Wauke­ gan. Seeing the possibilities Of a cigar manufacturing concern in his home town he left Waukegan after about a year's employment there and returned to McHenry, where he established what in later years grew into one of the most prosperous institutions of its kind -in the northern part of the state outside of Chicago. This was in 1876. The founding of the Barbian Bros, cigar* factory occurred in the old homestead which still stands on Broad street on the north side of the village park. His brand of cigar soon found favor among the smokers in McHenry and vicinity, the demand keeping he and his brother, John J. Barbian, who was stripping for him at the time, comfortably busy. The little cigar soon began to grow and after putting in four years at the homestead the shop was moved from there to the room in the McHenry House, now oc­ cupied by the bar. About two years after locating in the McHenry House John J. Barbian was taken in as a partner and ever since that time the business has been conducted under the firm name of Barbian Bros. The Mc­ Henry. House served as their factory for about a year, when another move was made, this time into the Kelter block on Elm street, now owned by Mrs. Helena Heimer, and which is now standing in idleness, altho for quite a number of years it has served McHenry as a bakery. With each move the business seemed to expand and after about four years in the Kel­ ter block the shop was moved to the Jos. Pekovsky building on Green street, owned by Mrs. Helena Heimer and occupied by M. M. Niesen's gro­ cery. While located here a retail depart­ ment was also added to the establish­ ment. In 1886 the shop was moved into their own building, now occupied by C. Unti's ice crfeam parlor. Here the business seemed to flourish as .never before, from six to eight cigar- makers being employed steadily. About five years ago a permanent factory was built just north of their old location, which has served the pur­ pose splendidly ever since. Thus the deceased lived to see a one-man cigar shop develop into a fac­ tory which has served the trade thru- out quite a large territory, extending thruput this as well as Lake county and Kenosha county, Wis. In conjunction with the office duties at the factory, the deceased also acted as the traveling salesman for the firm, and his regular trips thru the terri­ tory above mentioned were looked for­ ward to with pleasure by his many customers, who never failed to enjoy his visits. In public life and as a citizen Mr. Barbian'was always looked upon as one to be trusted and a man who was ever ready to lend assistance to a worthy cause. He served the village in the capacity of alderman for one term and was also one of the original founders of St. Mary's parish,, He was a charter member of the local order of Eagles as well as the Knights of Columbus and the Mc­ Henry Pleasure club and was one of the directors of St. Mary's church at the time of his death, having been ap­ pointed to this honorable position about three years ago and having served in the capacity ever since. "Mr. Barbian will be greatly missed, not only by his business partner, but the community as well, and his going is and will continue to be more keenly |f«lt as passes. He was ft-goed The local unit of the McHenry-Nun- da Milk Producers' association met at Woodman hall on Friday morning of last week at ten o'clock. W. J. Walsh, president of <the association, presided with Chas. L. Page as secretary. The secretary reported eighty paid memberships with only three unpaid, and at this writing we feel safe in saying that the organization his 100 per cent paid memberships. Only one member attempted to por­ tray the spirit of antagonism and after investigation he was found to be a victim of enemy propaganda. The present officers were re-elected for the ensuing year and all members were urged to attend the county meet­ ing at Crystal Lake the following'day. Walter J. Walsh, Chas. L. Page and C. W. Gibbs were elected dele­ gates to the joint meeting to be held in Chicago the first part of February. Date to be fixed later. It is not necessary to rehearse the achievements of the association. The monthly records bespeak improvement in herds and progress in the building up of dairies in this territory, a few of the dairymen being identified among the leaders in the county. For many other reasons not men­ tioned the McHenry-Nunda Milk Pro­ ducers' association will continue to carry on. MYSTICS INSTALL* OFFICERS A Social Time la Held After Installa- . tion Wednesday Evening „ The Mystic Workers held installa­ tion of officers at the home of Mr and Mrs. W. D. Wentworth last even­ ing, Worthy Wm. Spencer acting as installing officer. After all business of the meeting was disposed of by Prefect Nettie Weber, bunco was played, followed by delicious chicken supper. Twenty members were present. ^ The regular meetings, which were previously held at the Woodman hall, will 'be held at the homes hereafter and the next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer the thjrd Wednesday evening in Feb­ ruary. The meeting-on last evening was thoroly enjoyed and members are grateful for the kind hospitality.,: > Work at St. Mary's | Work at St. Mary's church has been progressing very favorably during the past few weeks. The work of putting in the windows is now going on, while the roofing gang went to work laying the red tile on Tuesday afternoon of this week. With favorable weather conditions the tile roof, should be completed within two weeks. Carpen­ ters are still kept busy on the in­ terior of the building and taking ev­ erything into consideration the show­ ing made, especially during the past few weeks, is very favorable. Chops Foot Near Ankle Lieut* Guy Bacon, who was recently given an honorable discharge from service, was unfortunate in cutting a severe gash in the ankle of his left foot Monday while chopping in the woods. Lieut. Bacon, while with the aviation corps, experienced many per­ ilous air flights, showing heroism, and escaped without a scratch and it is re­ grettable that his industry should be thus rewarded on his return home. Medical attention required several stitches and the patient is going about on crutches. ^ Mrs. J. C. Bickler, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.' Spencer and Miss Agnes Carey were Chicago passengers 'this morn- ing. 4 1 i' I ill llMllll • I. I .1 I'M.' Ill . o r . f . f.-.- neighbor, a fine1 fellow actd a true friend and it can be .truthfully said that by his death the village has lost one of its most useful as well si most highly estlemed citizens. . He leaves three brothers and two sisters,'as follows: John J., Anton G~ and Nicholas E. of this village, Mrs. E. C. Mullen of Oak Park and Sister M. Vincentzia, St. Francis hospital, Waterloo, la. There are also left to mourn a large number of close rela­ tives and countless friends. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic church this village at eleven o'clock last Saturday morn­ ing,- Rev. Edward Berthold, the pas­ tor, performing the last rites at the church as well as at the grave in St. Mary's cemetery. The members of the McHenry Council, Knights of Co­ lumbus, attended in a body. The floral offerings were mapy and bemh tiful. Card of Thanks We take this public manner to ex­ press our sincere thanks in apprecia­ tion for the assistance and words of comfort extended us during the last illness and after the death of our be­ loved brother. Also do we wish to extend especial thanks to the em­ ployes of the cigar factory, the Knights of Columbus, business men of McHenry and the Hoy Banking Co. for the beautiful contributions of flowers. ' > ,' lie Sarhiaa FsdsOy. . s ' p i , , f r . ITEMS OF L9CAL AS PICKED UP BY What People Are Ddbtf In j lage and the TmaiHMrti Other Short Parognp|» JosepA Nuemann lies seriously iti| at his home on Water street. Walter Gorman is now at . Harbor, Ind., where he has nee position. Mr. and Mrar. Robert tertaining a bright, baby home on Elm street since 1 Many from here are at farmers' institute which is at Crystal Lake Wednesday, and Friday of this week. The McHenry Council, Knights Columbus, is planning to give a coming celebration to soldiers sented on the community service flag i on their return. Particulars later. The job of filling the taewipqr ie«.| house on the northeast end of tlif' mill pond was completed on SMlip^ The ice, while not the heaviest ever harvested here, was of good quality. The Ladies' Aid society will.gfc^!^ chicken pie dinner, which was 3 " ' poned on account of the pra malady, sometime in the near fntnnii..;. Watch for the date in these The writer is just in receipt of a postcard from Frank Maaquelet The card was mailed from Treves, Ger­ many, indicating that the McHenry young man is with the army of occu­ pation. A baby bby arrived at the hone of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Winfield last Fri­ day night, which accounts for the broad smile that our popular Center­ ville tonsorial artist has been wearing since then. On account of the bad condition of the roads between here and tjie coun­ ty seat, McHenry employes of Woodstock factories have dinronliimed their daily trips to and from that < for the time being. ' William Schneider, formerly in meat and grocery business w| West Side, has accepted a with the Cudahy Packing company their Elgin branch. He has entered upon his new duties. The annual January thaw last week and continued on into first of this week. Supt. J. E. had intended to start the ice season on the Borden field, on day, but the thaw placed a crimp into his plans. Miss Tillie Stilling, daughter of i and Mrs. Henry Stilling, who on the Pistakee Bay road, is ing slowly from an attack of flu and pneumorfia. Other members of the family, who have been victims of tbe flu, have fully recovered. The families of Mathias Steffes and Peter W. Frett exchanged places of j abode the first of the week, the Stffftoa family moving to the north end of the village, while Mr. Frett and family have taken up their home in the Stef- fes house on Main street on the West Side. m J. W. Smith, manager of the Cen­ tral opera house, informs us that the opera house will open soon, where popular moving pictures will be shown. A program will be announced in a later issue. This announcement will be gladly received by the people of ; McHenry and vicinity. " Geo. Roach, who resides about 4hfee ̂ miles northwest of this village, has a herd of eleven cows from which he : delivered to the Bowman Unogr com­ pany at Ringwood for the ^pniti of ; December 13,912 pounds of niBt, for which he received, a check of $518.35 ' or an average of $46.67 per cow. \ Next ^ A number of our peefle weir* in Chicago on Monday to Mpt tii& in greeting the boys of therBlw Ihwl ; division, who were guests for the da$# Among the McHenry township boya who were recognized in the line march were John Stilting and Schaefer. The boys returned to1 Grant that night, where thyr an awaiting to be mustered out. Devotions were held at St. MridVi church Tuesday evening, after a meeting of the members of the Name society, recently the pastor, Father McEvoy,' Officers were elected was organized will hold over fol ensuing year. They are: Peter Doherty; vice president, Ed. Jf. Sutton; secretary, Chas. W. GBIw, and secertary, Thos. A. Bolger. Private Bernard Bauer, who raeidee east of the village, arrived Camp Sherman, O., last ing received his honorable PriVate Bauer left the alii* for overseas service on Nov. % lMt» ar­ riving across the waters just a day before the armistice was Bernard as well as those who the trip with him were anxious to get into the fight, but they were too, late. Hie return trip fireai Fmnce was started on Dec. S3. Math. B. Laures attended to mat­ ters of a business nature in the windy city Wednesday. Mrs. H. E. Clemens is a home of her sister, Mrs. Main street tMa ' r ' A e- V* < A - gift'-