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WBUr EXCHANGE ITEHS . j|S TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS V ' OP OUR EXCHANGES t v Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Porn For Busy People -jf Volley ball is again paring a pop- ®'ar sPort at Genoa" Junction, Wis. p ' -Boys are not admitted to pool • ' and dance halls at Waukegan with- : ' out first showing' , their registration f»rds. v . McHertrjr bounty furnished twenty- fchree soldiers for the army from (|ie county jail and so far as is knowto Mich and every one of them made •f,: -;|B^od.' . : States Attorney V S. Lumley of Woodstock, who has not been well sfrtce his attack of influenza, is at jPtench Lick Springs, Iud.„ for a rest .^ifcd outing. The Charlfred Farms company of Bar ring ton, breeders of blooded hogs, raport a most prosperous year's business, $20,000 worth of hogs havr ' lag been sold during that time. ,, ; The town Df Coral, in which is located the village of Union, will ' again wage a "wet and dry" fight at the coming spring election and the . » dTys feel quite confident of carrying ,;the day. The thirty-third division, to which .yzfa. G. of Woodstock belongs, captured 3,922 prisoners, 414 machine < guns and 93 large field guns. Durjjag its stay upon the battle field it , advanced thirty-six kilos. Dr. Chas. C. Peck of Harvard, who during the last' nine years held the • office of county coroner, was last week united in marriage to Miss £enevieve Lake, a talented young woman of the same city. One thousand three hundred people .partook of a chicken supper served - ta St. Mary's hall, Woodstock, one . evening last week. The supper was served by the ladies of St. Mary's Catholic church of that city. * If the efforts of Col. I. C. Copley af Aurora prove- successful Harvard is to be included among the cities in Hfis congressional district to receive * ope or two cannons or field pieces Captured from the German armies. ' v The Manley Motor company of ^Harvard has leased another store ^k^pm in Harvard, which is to be re* • modeled and fitted up as a display room for Ford cars and accessories, for which they have the county V*fency. /' * ~:C\ - /s % . The farfti of the Joa.1, Lang estate, Which was sold at an administrator's sale held at Woodstock on Monday of last week, was purchased by - Hfenry Greeley . of Richmond. The * farm consists of ISO acres and the purchase price was $72 per acre. • A religious census, .recently com- - Vpiled at Elgin, shows that there are „ Methodist families to the number of 1012; Lutherans, 991; Catholic, 752; > Evangelical, 536; Baptist, 516; Congregational, 482; Universalist, 232; Presbyterian, 208, and Episcopal, 172. If present plans do ont miscarry Woodstock Country, club will have the services of a professional golf player, who hails from Racine, Wis. It is the intention to give -him Satire charge of the grounds as well as to have him give instructions in tin? sport. The Marengo local of the Milk ' liitoducers' association doesnt seem - to hook up right with the Co-operative Marketing company. They have given up the idea of building a factory for the time being and the ntembers have nearly all signed up lf|th the Borden company. 'H. H. McCollum, who for many jfiars has been employed by the Publie Service company,, and recently i ' Rationed at Morris, HI., has returned to Crystal Lake, where he has purchased the news stand of Frederick Bros. He will take: possession of the stand the first of the coming - month. ' < . Scott Haldeman of Spring Grove, ' -^hile in the act of trimming trees at ~the home of his father-in-law, Peter 1 Christensen, who resides at Richmond, fell a distance of thirty feet, suffering a fractured skull and breaking the bones of both arms. . The accident occurred one day last week. The unfortunate young man Is thirty-two years of age and is the father cf five children. Reports from Richmond are to the effect . that he has a chance for recovery. ^ " \Woodstock American: Boys who returning, from Uncle Sam's service at this time would do well to heed the advice given by S. D. Boreham, chairman of the training camps association, when he advises having official discharge papers put on record at. the county seats by the reg- . later of deeds. The discharge from Military' service may be looked upon Ufhtly pow, as only the paper that lets Jthe boys come home. Fire, loss « and other causes will cause the papers to disappear as time goes on, > and in after years when the record • ^js wanted it cannot be obtained except at great cost, if at all. If it is file with the register of deeds ee certified copy can be secured at any time. 'It is a matter that should re- KARL WAYNE THOMAS 4*ay at the Home M His Parent* Friday eifar* vary 'early attention. Earl Wayne Thomas, the nineyear- old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Thomas, passed away at the family home west of this ^village last Friday morning after an illness of two months' duration. " Deceased was born at Greenwood on April '3, 1909, and had he livod until next April he would have reached his tenth' birthday. The family moved to the farm from Woodstock three years ago, since which time Earl Wayne has been a pupil of the Sherman Hill school. The funeral took place from the home at 1:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, Rev. Smith, pastor of the Woodstock Baptist church officiating. Mrs. David McConkey and Mrs. Arthur Rupert of Woodstock sang. Bufial was made»in the Greenwood cemetery. The little fellow will be greatly missed by his parents /and only brother^ Adrian, as well Its his little schoolmates, by whom he was greatly loved. All extend sympathy to the bereaved members of the family. ' » Card of IThanks We take this public manner of ey pressing our thanks to the - neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and after the death of our beloved one. Also do we wish to thank those who sent flowers and cards and those who sang at the funeral , i Mr. and^ Mrs. E. E. Thomas ' and son, Achqan. •;.V . , v D e a t h C l a i m A l l o w e d Postmaster E. E. Bassett, who i* also elerk of the local camp of Modern Woodmen, last week received a letter from S. S. Tanner, one of the members of the board of directors of the M. W. A., telling him that the claim of Geo. P. Schreiner, who gave his life over in France, was allowed in full and that an order would be issued within a few days. The proof for the olaim showed that Mr. Schreiner's age at the time of his death was 31 years, 2 months and 19 days; that he has been a member of tiie M. W. A. for a period of 12 years, 2 months and 13 days and that he had paid into the benefit fund a total of $70, while the benefit certificate is for $1,000. The prompt payment of the claim will no doubt be appreciated by the beneficiary as well the members of the McHenry camp/ WALTER K. CMVAY HONE! WAS 'READY TO MOVE TO THE FRONT NOV. 11 Farm Loan Meeting AHmeeting for the purpose of organizing a Farm Loan association for McHenry county will be held at the court house in Woodstock at one o'clock p. m. next Saturday, Feb. 22. All farmers who are borrowing money should be interested in this matter. The farm loan system, is very attractive. More than eighty counties in the state have already organized. C. E. Hopkins, vice president of the Federal Land Bank at St. Louis, will be present and explain the plan in detail. Arrange to at-< tend the meeting and tell your neighbors about it. ~ . In Hon6r of Her Birthday Mrs. Bert Driscoll of Elgin entertained a company of fifteen in honor of the sixty-eighth birthday anniversary of her mother, Mrs. Christina Schreiner, of this village. Valentine decorations wer% used thruout the home, while the place cards were also of valentine design. The event took place last Thursday afternoon and evening, a delicious six o'clock dinner being served. Mrs. Albert Krause and children of this village were among those in attendance. Reception For Soldier Boys At a regular meeting of^. Valley Camp, No. 97^ M. W. A., of this village, held on . Wednesday evening of last week, the members present expressed themselves, by resolution duly passed, in favor of co-operating with other societies of the village in giving a homecoming reception for our boys who have been in the service at such time as may be deemed appropriate. Progressive Bunco Party A progressive bunco and card party will be given by the members of the old St. Mary'fe choir on Sunday evening, March 2. The proceeds of this event will be used to purchase music to replace that which was destroyed in the fire of last year. Watch these columns for furtherparticulars regarding the coming event, 'German Helmet on Display A German helmet, which wa* jrecently received by Miss Bertha Wolff from a friend over in France, is now on display in the window of the local exchange of the Chicago Telephone company. The headgear is drawing considerable attention from passersby. New Telephone Directories New telephone directories for this district were distributed among local patrons on Monday of this week. The directory is growing larger with : «UCh Was In France During the Rainy Season--Boarded Boat at Montreal, Can., on Oct. 5 Last s Walter K. Conway, son of Mr. and Mrs. ' M. A. Conway, residing just east of the river, who received his honorable discharge from the U. S army a short time ago, gave us a very interesting story on Tuesday of this week. Walter left McHenry on Jutteii of last year "slid that same afternoon left Woodstock with a McHenry county contingent for Kansas City, Mo., where he entered the Rahe auto and tractor school for a special automobile course. lie remained at this school just exactly one month, when he was transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss., whence he was sent to finish his infantry training. He remained at the southern camp for one month, leaving th^re on Sept. 15. His next stop was at Camp Mills, L. I., where he remained until Oct. 4, on which day he left for Montreal, Can. On Oct. 5 he boarded the Northland, an English boat, at Montreal and set sail that same day, arriving at Liverpool, Eng., on Oct. 18, after a most pleasant journey. The conditions on the boat were very favorable, the boys being furnished with music, inging and boxing entertainments all the way Across. Besides the fighters the boat §lso carried over about 250 nurses and quite a number of doctors. Several deaths occurred during the trip, one being that of a captain, four privates and one nurse. The transport was heavily convoyed and no trouble with "subs" was experienced. The weather, too, was pleasant, which made the journey the more pleasant for all. On their arrival at Liverpool the boys were loaded on trains and carried to South Hampton, .Eng., the same day.. South Hampton is on the English channel. After passing two. days at this point a boat was again boarded, which carried the boys safely to the other side, landing them at Cherbourg, France. This was on Oct. .21. From this point they were transferred to Vertou, where the boys finished their intensive training that fitted them for active service at the front. A two weeks' stay was made at this point. They were then loaded into box cars and given one of those pleasant (?) rides we have heard of before, their destination being LaMans, quite a large city, situated about forty miles from Paris. After a ten days' stay at this place the orders came to load their equipment and get ready for a trip to the front. One can easily imagine the excitement that prevailed among the boys about this time. Everything was loaded and the boys had taken their places ready for the start. The day was November 11. Just about the time that they were ready to pull out the orders tame that the armistice had been signed. Orders to unload were then feiven, after which the boys were transferred to another train that instead of carrying them to the fighting lines took them' to LaZuse. It was at this point where the 83rd division was in training and where Mr. Conway was transferred from the 38th to the 83rd division. LaSuze is a city of about four or five thousand inhabitance and the boys were filleted right in the city during theix_st^y there, whtch lasted about month, during which time it rained most every day. From LaSuze he went to Brest, arriving in the latter city on New Year's eve. He remained there from that time until January 17, when he embarked for the homeward jpurney. The trip hom# was made on the transport Caronia, another English owned vessel. The ship conditions were very crowded, the boat having as its cargo the entire 331st infantry besides about one hundred wounded and sick. Among the wounded were a numbfr with their legs and arms shot off, while others were suffering from the effects of shell shock and gas. All of the men, excepting the commissioned officers, slept in hammocks, which were so close together that real rest was almost out of the question, especially when Walter informs us that one real storm and considerable rough seas were experienced. However, in spite of the discomforts, the thought of being on their way home and to relatives and friends kept the boys in fairly high spirits and the human cargo was finally landed in New York harbor on Jan. 25. They were at once sent to Camp Mills and after a four days' stay there were sent to Camp Grant, where Mr. Conway received his honorable discharge on Feb. 6. Mr. Conway informs us that he is well satisfied with the manner in which he was treated while in the service of his country and adds "that the experience is heid priceless by him. -- • Miss Gertrude Weber «a * n*w employ* the store of Smith Bra Inrt'". BEAR IN MIND Bule No. 2 of the War doatries Board: "No publisher may continae auhecriptions after date of ex-( piration, unless subaeriptiOM are renewed and paid for." . - ./srr? V. , MILITARY NIGBtT ' Will Take Place at High School Gym Saturday Evening What will probably be the first affair of its kind ever h«ld in McHenry will take place act the high school gym next Saturday evening, Feb. 22. The annual alumni-high school basket ball game will take place at 8:15, followed by a reception to the soldier alumni. The evening will hg spent in honoring our boys who have been iq the service. The entire alumni team will be composed of men who have been in the service as it is the wishes of the fans that they be given preference. Immediately after the game a dance will be given and the management has secured an orchestra for the occasion. Between the halves there will be a surprise for the audience. The personnel of the ahimni team is as follows: Lieut. Guy Bacon, Sergeants Lester Bacon and Frank Justen, Corporal "Bob" Knox and Privates John Bolger, Edward Bons lett and Walter Conway. The boys are all in the best of shape and feel sure they can defeat the high school team. On the other hand, the high school boys are working hard for the event and will endeavor to turn the graduates. It is expected that one of the largest crowds that ever attended a game in McHenry will be present. It is the wish of the fans that all soldiers, sailors and marines appear in uniform. A section of the gym will be reserved for them and all are expected to be present. Admission, 25 cents, and all' appearing in uniform free. , Masquerade Dance A- number of the older folks have gotteti together and arranged for a public masquerade dance to be held at Stoffel's hall on Thursday evening, Feb. 27, and from reports that are beings-received almost daily the event is sure to terminate into one of the jolliest gatherings of the sort ever attempted in McHenry. It has been a long time since the older folks have had an occasion to turn out and enjoy themselves as they used to years ago and many who have been looking for just such an occasion will be delighted to know that their wishes are to be gratified. Hauswirth's three piece orchestra has been engaged for the occasion and we are informed that the old as well as the new dances will make up the evening's program, thus making it possible for both old and young to enjoy the event. Gents' tickets will be sold at 80 cents each, while spectators will be charged 30 cents each for admission to the hall. Ladies .in costume will be admitted free of charge. We'hate-to be telling tales out of school, but we ~«have been "tipped off" that the event will bring out some very original costumes and it will he worth the price of admission to see the array, even if you don't dance. Take our "tip" and be thwa.'"^ Large Crowd at Party A large crowd attended the public card party given under the direction of the Christian Mothers' society of St. Mary's church at the McHenry House parlors on Tuesday evening of this week. Progressive cinch and dominoes were played. The winners at cards were: First, Mrs. Stephen H. Freund and Chris Schmitt; second, Mrs. Al. Krause and Edward Sutton; consolation, Miss Tillie Young and John Meyers. At dominoes Mrs. Henry Meyers won first prize, Mrs. John F. Freund, second, and Mrs. John Olson, consolation. The usual refreshments were served. A meeting of the society was held at the McHenry House last Sunday afternoon and reports are to the effect that all were pleased with the excellent work that is being done. Each meeting is bringing out a better attendance and added4 interest and the ladies are planning on onfe of their very best years. The Eight Hour Schedule The eight-hour working schedule has been inaugurated at the local depot. The agent, telegraph operator, freight and express handlers as well as the section foreman and his gang are all effected by the change. Needless to say that all are satisfied with the, aiiw working condition^ . Card of ^hanks'" -> HARRY BACOW MES IN IOWA HAD BEEN AILING SINCE EARLY LAST DECEMBER Taken to St. ^Anthony's Hospital, Carrol!,, Ia., an Jan. 20--Brought Here For Burial A shadow of sorrow 'once more swept over this community upon the arrival of the sad news telling of the death of Harry Bacon, which occurred at St. Anthony's hospital, Carroll, la., where the deceased had been confined since Jan. 20. Ktr. Bacon had not been fedii|g right for some time, but the first real breakdown came on Dec. 23 of last year. He took to his bed at that time and several physicians were called in for consultation, after which it was decided to send the patient to a hospital. He was then taken to St. Anthony's hospital, where it was found that he was suffering from cancer. The best of medical skill, trained nurses and the loving care of his wife, who was with him from the time that he entered the hospital until his death, were of no avail. His system grew weaker day by day un til Wednesday evening of last week, Feb. 12, he passed'to the other shore, his death occurring on the fifth anniversary of the death of his fatherin- law, the late J. B. Frisby of this village. Harry Bacon, second eldest soil of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bacon, was born on the ol^ family homestead between this village and Wauconda, on August 31, 1873., He attended the rural school of the vicinity in which he lived and later finished his schooling at Wauconda, after whif:h he worked for some time on farms in this locality. Later h£\went to Chicago, where he entered \the employ of the (£& N. W. R. R. Co. He first started in as a fireman and later was promoted and made an engineer. He was employed in this manner for a period of twelve years. Early in the year of 1911 he be came afflicted with lumbago, which became so troublesome to him that he was forced to give up railroading, quitting the Northwestern on March 17, 1911. Shortly after that he moved his family to Wall Lake, la., where he became interested in an ice cream manufacturing plant and which he successfully conducted up to the time of his last illness The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Frisby, daughter of Mrs. J. B. Frisby of this village, on June 27, 1905. The cere mony -was performed at St. Patrick's Catholic church here with the late Rev. P. M. O'Niell officiating. The union was blessed with seven children, five of whom are left to mourn the untimely d£ath of-a kind and loving father, two having preceded him to the great beyond. The living children are Weston, Harold, Rita, Anita and Maxine. Besides the heartbroken wife and children, the deceased also leaves his aged parents, four brothers and four sisters, as follows: William Bacon of this village, Mrs. Belle Fairweather of Chicago, Mrs. Chas. Davis of Early, la., Vinnie, Emma and Frank who reside with their parents; Wayne of Wauconda and Edward of Round Lake. The deceased was a 'member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He was a successful business man and home-loving husband and father and highly esteemed neighbor and friend. He will be greatly missed in the community in which he last resided" aS well as by the esteemed family he leaves. Mr. Bacon was conscious up to a couple of day before the time of his passing away. He made all of his own funeral arrangement and also planned for his wife. the manner of closing up his business affairs in Iowa. The body was shipped to this village soon after his death and y arrived here on Friday morning o&Jast week. The remains were taken to the home of Mrs. B. Frisby, from.which place the funeral was held the following morning. The services were conducted at St Patrick's Catholic church in this village at 10:30 o'clock on. Saturday morning, Rev. M. J. Mc- Evoy performing the last sad rites. Interment was made in St. Patrick's cemetery. The remains were carried to their last resting place by six brother members of the-B. of L. E. McHenry friends of the bereaved family extend their deepest and heartfelt sympathy . Card of Thanks We take this manner of expressing our thanks and appreciation for all kindness shown us, for sympathy extended and to the donors of flowers during our recei^ bereavement. THE ARMENIAN RELIEF DRIVK 1 ~ -n Chairmen Report a Total of $602.95 Collected Local _ . . .--jt • \t I wish in this manner to extend thanks to the kind neighbors and friends fpr kindness shown mfe during the recent illness and after the death of my beloved wife. , fitter Wirfs. Thru the courtesy of ToWnshrip Chairman Carl W. Stenger, we are this week able to publish a report of the recent Armenian relief drive as conducted in our township. While We are a trifle short of reaching our quota, the reports turned in by the various sub-chairmen are not only satisfactory, but gratifying as well. Our original quota was placed at $700, while the amount turned in totaled $602.95. The three sub-chairmen and the amounts turned in by each follow: Win. Smith, McHenry .$375.95 H. W. Allen, Ringwood. 110.50 Anton Schmitt, Johnsburg .. 116.50 When it is taken into consideration that these various drives have come quite regularly during the past two years, the showing once more made by the good people of this community is commendable and the township chairman has asked us to express his thanks, thru the columns of The Plaindealer, to the various sub-chair men, solicitors and donators for the splendid result obtained. \ ITEMS Of LOCAL WTEIEST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDBALER • v- REPORTERS DtJBING WBEK What People Are Daiac In ThJa Vii- A" lage and the Imawtdiste Vicinity-- v Other Short PaTagrapha ' ^ The Social Wheel will meet with Miss Alice Waite on Saturday after- i V noon of this week, Feb. 22. 4 Next Saturday we commemorate' ^ the birth of our. first president, George Washington. Fly your flag. | Women's straw hats have made j their appearance upon the streets of f- Another sign that spring AT SPRING GROVE Young People Wedded There on Wednesday Morning of This Week Miss Christina Kattaer and John Schmitt were united in marriage at St Peter's Catholic church, Spring Grove, on Wednesday morning of this week, Rev. Dummermuth officiating- * The couple was attended by Miss Agnes Schmitt, sister of the groom, and Arthur Kattner, brother of the bride and bridesmaid attired in blue serge The both Especially do we wish to thank the B. of L. E. for the beautiful floral piece. - Mrs. Nellie Bacon and Fateily. Dance at Stoffel's Hall Howard Conn ot vVoodstock announces another social dance for next Saturday night at Stoffel s hall. Sherman's saxophone orchestra. • All are invited to stfepriM,' ~ bride were suita. , The bride is the. oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kattnr, who reside three miles south of Spring Grove, and has the admiration of a host of friends. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Schmitt and bears an excellent reputation in the vicinity in' which he resides. Both young people have passed their entire lives in the vicinity of their present homes and both are held in the very highest esteem by all who have their acquaintance. The couple left Spring Grove immediately after the ceremony for Winona, Minn., where they will spend short honeymoon .as guests i$ the home of the groom's uncle, Peter F. Schmitt. They will be at home in Spring Grove on and after March 1, where Mr. Schmitt has accepted a position in the fish hatchery. Their friends extend congratulations. Holstein Breeders, Attention! McHenry county is to have a Holstein Breeders' association. A meeting of Holstein breeders will be held at the court house in Woodstock at one o'clock on Monday, Feb. 24, for the purpose of perfecting >tjie breeders' organization. Every farmer who believes in the future of dairying and the Holstein cow should be present at this meeting. You need not have a pure bred herd in order to become a member of the breeders' association. Come . to the meeting on Monday and' bring a neighbor. Boost for Holstein cows for McHenry county. Committee. Ladi«l' Aid Elects Members off the Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. E. S. Wheeler on Wednesday of last week and spent a very pleasant aftern After a business meeting delicious refreshments were served, which were enjoyed by all. The following officers were elected for the coming year:, President, Mrs. O. Arnold; vice president, Mrs. Jennie Bassett; treasurer, Mrs. H. Baron; secretary, Mrs. James Sayler. Dance at Stubby's A wedding dance is advertised to take place at Stubby's hall on Wednesday evening of next week, Feb. 26, to which a cordial invitation is ex-, tended to all. Good music and a good time is assured. The customary prices of admission will prevail. The last dance until after Easter will be held at the same place on the evening of March 3. •3$ m •V' v £-5 "'V' », \ ^ V Public Card Party at Johnsburg The members of St. Agatha court, W. C. O. F., of Johnsburg will give a public card party for the benefit of St. John's church at parish hall, Johnsburg, on next Sunday evening, Feb. 23. Cinch, euchre and dominoes will be played and the usual refreshments served. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to be" present. . McHenry. is nigh. Most of the dairymen thruout Ak locality are now selling their milk thru the Co-operative Marketing company, The Willing Workers society arBI meet at the home of Mrs. J. <1, Holly on Thursday afternoon of next week, Feb. 27. And still the local icemen refuse to believe that there will be no ice this year. Altho discouraged, they have not given up hope. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond L. Colby are entertaining a bouncing baby boy at their home north at '*town since last Thursday. Sooner or later you are gofhg to be one of the boosters for Valvoline oil. Why not now? Ask "Cap" to leave you a trial order. Herman Schaefer has been *Mad to the force of employes at the total depot. He has been engaged as a freight and express handler. The West Side news stand has been moved from the store of John Stoffel to the Northern Illinois Jobbing company store in the Brefeld block. You'll never get the real pleasureout of motoring without the Valvoline oil. All we ask you to do is to give it a fair £riaL C. M. Bickler, agent You'lf surely be missing tha Jtime of your life if you'fail to atta|wt the masquerade dance at Stoffel's hall on Thursday evening of next week*. Feb. 27. A twelve pound hoy arrived at ttp home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. PN Powers, who reside south of village, on the Crystal Lake road, on Monday of this week. . ( Frank Zuelsdorf has again ghp up his position at the Olivet- typewriter factory at Woodstock ha? gone back to his former position in a factory at Kenosha, Wis. E. M. Geier, proprietor of the Can* terville pool and billiard hall, wad able to go down to his place of busi- t ',:: ness last Saturday evening after a " confinement to his, home with . fluenza. * A jolly gattrring of young folks ««•» joyed a social dance given by a num- • ber of young folks at Stoffel's hall ' * < last Saturday evening. McAndrews* orchestra of Woodstock furnished the music. t John Knox, Jr ., an employe at the local* plant of the Borden Milk company, will soon move his family into the Carl Herdrick house on John street, just vacated by Floyd Thompson and family. ^ The old metal smoke stack, which has served its purpose at the local plant of the Borden Milk company^ has been removed and the new brick. stack is now in commission.. A vMjl noticeable improvement ; Mrs. Nellie Bacon will leave the latter part of this Week for Wall Lake, la., where she will close up her late husband's business affairs and pack up her household furniture for shipment to this village, where the home, was able k:^ his duties at the Weat Side office last week after having been confined to his home fcfr several weeks suffering with a broken leg. His many friends and patrons of the office were pleased to see him back on the job. The Northern Illinois fobbing com- : pany has rented the entire lower floor of the Brefeld building on the West Side. The room formerly used as a barber shop is now serving as a display room for premiums, which the company is giving with the sale of goods. Floyd Thompson, who with his brother, Robert, has been operating the Owen estate farm here, moved to the Leonard Smith farm near Barerville on Wednesday of this 'week, he having rented the place. Rohaet. •>. • i ill ,3fcS! V -n6^n f^nily will make its future icious l*H«tmaster/E. E. Bassett M Tay Payers, Take Notice! The taxes for the entire township of McHenry are now payable at the West McHenry State bank. Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, and continuing until the tax books are returned, the bank will be open for the purpose of collecting such taxes from 8:00 a. m. until 6:00 p. m. C. W, Stfinfltr, Kite: we understand, will continue to work the Owen farm. . Rev. M. J. McEvoy, the popular pastor of St Patrick's Catholic church of this village, furnished some very appreciative vocal numbers at a program given in connection with a supper and baxaar given for the benefit of St Mary's church at Woodstock one evening last week. The Woodstock American seems to have taken, a special delight of lata in giving our village much undue publicity. If the publisher will take the time and trouble to make a trip over our way some time it wilt at least give him an opportunity to write his articles as taken ftwn apd existing conditions and not from laa imaginary mind. - T"1 TV1J W i i ^ ^ t ^