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-*>, " " v * * .... ,.; ^ V "*>: vV^: •>•& v*\ •Jfjr •*'••. ••>.•'_ " ^ \ • , " , '•'•k.^y -».? - •••-• •' i,: £> '<<*" 4, •>. ; ' «• ,«*<*£ „ \jf ,. ='4i;.,!; f-,??? '•'• '.: ^ j!" lHE ? MCHENRY M ij^'L«?{.,. l.^-•L* y*i .... ... ih*<j$..i ft-ff m*'§£•,>.*"•: ;• t*. .-- • ;i.- *5' > VOLUME fi5 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929 SOCIAL AND CLUB DOINGS OF WEEK mmWQOD BOTTLING PLANT TO CLOSE STAR OFFICERS ?$' ^"" fc i pfY Rothermel Is Re-elected Oracle, Riverview Camp, Royal Neighbors Kisf Arline Harrison was re-elect • «d worthy matron of McHenry chapiter, O. E. S., at the regular meeting of the chapter held Monday evening, and will serve in that capacity for another year. Other afficers elected were: Worthy Patron--Dr. R. G, Chamberlin. , . • , . , .,„• ......; Associate Matron--Mrs. Calla Per- Irinu. ' Conductress--Mrs. Jennie Eddy. Associate Conductress--Miss Elsie Vjcital. Secretary--Mrs. Emma Fay. Treasurer--Mrs. Alice Lindsay. The other officers are appointive and will be announced later. Mrs. Emma Buell of Woodstock, grand lecturer and instructress of McHenry chapter, was present at the meeting. .'V-- Mothers Club ,* ' Members of the Moth^ttoib met at the home of Mrs. Lillian Cox on Friday afternoon. A program consisting of vocal solos by Mrs. J. J. Marshall and Mrs. Lillian Cox and piano solos by Marguerite Johnson and Hazel Bacon, furnished entertainment for those present, after which games were played. Miss Ropp, kindergarten teacher, was a guest, and thanked the Mothers club for the curtains- which they n^ade for the kindergarten room. Refreshments .were served. Mrs. James Beavis was assistanfc hostess. UK i' •*£,/ Happy Tea <3ab ~ > The Happy Ten card club was entertained at the home,.of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Walsh on Sunday evening. Bridge was played and the first prize was won by Mrs. Clarence Martin and the sfecond prize went to Mrs. A. L. Purvey. Refreshments were served. The guests were Messrs. and Mesdames, Richard Fleming, C. W. Gibbs, Earl McAndrews, E. R. Sutton, Clarence Whiting, A. L. Purvey, Clarence Martin, and Mrs: Mary Gibbs, M. A. Conway and John Sutton. j "Royal Bunco Club;.' MreT'UShn F. Knox enterttiMSS 'tWe members of the Royal Bunco club at her home on Wednesday evening of last week. Two tables of bunco were played and the first prize was won l>y Mrs. James Beavis, the second was awarded to Mrs. Frank Hughes and the consolation went to Mrs. John Keg. Miss Lorraine Knox won the prise for throwing the most number of buncos. Delicious refreshment* ^ Merrymaltnrs •' ; The Merrymakers met at the home of Mrs. Will Blake on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Five hundred was played and the first prize was won by Miss Helen Schneider, the 'second by Mrs. Albert Vales and the third went to Mrs. Jacob Schaefer. Mrs. Peter Blake was a substitute for Mrs. Stephen Smith. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Anton Mneider. *ft' Milk, Plant Will Be Used As a Collecting Station--Receives 60,000 Pounds Daily The Bowman bottling plant at Ringwood will be closed this \teek, according to information given out bjr officials of the company. This will be the last factory in this locality to shut down and very soon the one-time numerous milk factory will be a thing of the past. It is expected that Wednesday was to be the last day for^he operation of the factory and that bottling of milk would be discontinued after that date. The Ringwood plant will be used as a collecting station for that vicinity, and the milk will be taken by truck to the Chicago headquarters, where it will be bottled. The plant receives an average of 60,000 pounds a day. The closing of the factory will throw about jten^or twelve men out of employment, asfonly four employees will be retained on the payroll. Those who it is expected will be retained by the Bowman company to assist at the receiving station are the foreman, Ray Peters, George Shepard, Leonard Carlson and William Beth. R. N:•JttWdtf Election • Riverview Camp, Royal Neighbors Of America, held their election of officers Tuesday evening with Mrs. Maud Rothermel being fp-elected a$ oracle for another year. The officers elected were: »*; Oracle--Mrs. Maud Rothermel. * Vice-Oracle--Mrs. Marie Vale£ Past-Oracle--Barbara Weber. Chancellor--Mrs. Ella Gans. * ' Recorder--Mrs. Florence Cobb. Receiver--Frances Vycital. Marshall--Mrs. Barbara Krante. Inner Sentinel--Kathrine Meyers. Outer Sentinel--Magdaline Bohr. Manager for Three Years--Gertrude Weber. Physician--Dr. D. G. Wells. Musician--Gertrude Schaefer.: : Juvenile Director--Anna Meyers. As the next regular meeting ot the society falls on Christmas eve it will be postponed until the following Friday, Dec. 27. At this meeting there will be the annual Christmas party and members are asked to bring a gift to put oif the tree and also to bring lunch for two. The Juveniles will also have a Christmas party which is under the direction of Mrs. Anna Meyen and Mlrs. Calla Perkins. Skip-A-Week Ctii» The members of the Skip-A-Week club were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Blake, Tuesday evening. Three tables of five hundred were in play and high honors ' No. 28 FSJGD FERWERDA IN | SERIOUS ACCIDENT Owner of Riverside Dairy Is Sevcrtlf Injured When Ammonia , , Tank Explodes Fred Ferwerda, owner of the Riverside Dairy, met with a very painful and serious accident Friday afternoon when the ammonia tank of the ice machine exploded, burning him severely. The explosion occurred shortly after 1 o'clock, just after Mr. Ferwerda had started the ice plant and before he had time to leave the spot. The pressure was so great that large bolts were broken aa the cap was blown from the end of the pipe and the room and its occupant was enveloped in the white ammonia fumes. Martin Conway, who was working in the next room, heard the explosion and rushed in to assist Mr. Ferwerda, who was unable to get from the room. \ Mrs. Ferwerda also, endeavoy »d to enter the ammonia filled room, but was almost over-come by the fumes. Both Mr. Conway and Mrs. Ferwerda could feel the effects of the burning ammonia fumes for some time, while Mr. Ferwerda was severely burned about the face and eyes as well as in his tty*oat and lungs. He was unable to see and lost the use of his voice from the burns of the ammonia, but It Itcovering as well as possible. AUXILIARY COUNTY UNIT HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION The McHenry county unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at Woodstock on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, for the purpose of electing and installing officers for the coming year. About one hundred .members from the county were present and a big year is looked for. The county officers elected were: President--Myrtle Jayne, Algonquin. Vice-president--Olive Hill, Crystal Lake. Treasurer--Julia Feffe«vCrystal Lake. Historian--Jessie Stewart, Hebron. Sergeant-at-Ajms--Vivian Tryon, Woodstock. Chaplain--Mrs. Zerdinler, Cary. Those from McHenry who attended the meeting were: Mrs. James Beavis, Mrs. F. M. Ensign, Mrs. Dorothy Adams, Mrs. Dorothy Schaefer, Mrs. Agnes Schaefer, Mrs. Anna Howard, Mrs. Eleanor Althoff, Mrs. Varina Marshall and Mrs. A. E. Herrold. The McHenry Auxiliary is busy preparing Christmas gifts for the orphan* and children of soldiers and also for the boys at Elgin. CHRISTMAS CLUB -CHECKS MAILED $10,000 DISTRIBUTED TO West GEORGE GARNER HELD UNDER $20,000 BOND KENT RE-ELECTED HEAD OF REAL ESTATE BOARD At a meeting of the McHenry County Real Estate Board, held at Paul areu were m p«y *"u """"" Gault's office in Marengo last Friday went to Mrs. Fred C. Schoewer and „ A rr _ ,/u.u John R. Freund, while the consolations were awarded to Mrs. John R. Freund and Peter J. Schoewer. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be on Thursday evening, Dec. 19. ~ "-- ' -- -- -- -- . ; Ladies' Aid Sod** ; _J "The Ladies' Aid society of* the nf. E. church will hold their next meeting at the home of Mrs. C. W. Klontz on Thursday afternoon of next week. A white elephant sale will be held and everyone is asked to bring a package to be sold for ten cents. Members and friends are invited to attend this meeting. _ Entertains Bridge CMfc -' Mrs. Albert Krause entertained the members 'of her bridge club at her home on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Two tables of bridge were played and the first prize was won by Mrs. Albert Krause, the second by Mrs. A. L. Purvey and the third prize was awarded to Mrs. J. _W. Rothermel. Eefreshmenta were served. ^ K. R. S. P. Club 3Hr. and Mrs. George Kuhn enter- Sillied the members of the K. R. S. P. club at their home on Wednesday evening of last week. Two tables of bridge were played and high honors were won by Mrs. Geo^e Kuhn and John R. Smith and the consolations went to Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Peterson. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. aal Mn. H. L. Hitter. Christmas The members of Fox River Valley Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, will hold their annual Christmas party after their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. Each member is requested to bring a small gift to exchange. Entertains Card Club T-'UHss Arline Harrison was hostess 'to the members of her card club on Thursday evening of last week. Two tables of bridge were played and high honors were won by Miss Dorothy Knox, while the consolation went to Miss Bertha Schiessle. Refreshments served at the close of the games. . ' Entertains Sewing dab -. Mrs. A. I. Froehlich entertained the members of her sewing club at her home Thursday afternoon. ' A pleasant afternodn was spent in conversation and sewing and refreshments wsra served. • Neighborhood CM Mxs. Earl McAndrews was hostess to the members of the Neighborhood club at her hotae on Main street Thursday evening. Bridge was played and high scores were held by Miss Mary Kinney and Mrs. Simon SioffeL Refreshments were served. evening, Roy A. Kent of McHenry was re-elected as president for the coming year, and W. S. Battern of Woodstock as secretary. The realtors are in good spirits over the prospects for the real estate business in McHenry county in 1930. Much discussion was had Friday evening and matters taken up such as scales of commission, realty practices, listings, etc. The Marengo men set out a treat consisting of good eats and smokes. The next meeting will be held in McHenry next month.- DEPARTMENT CALLED Iht McHenry fire department was summoned to a fire at the home of Ben Miller on Waukegan street about 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,.the fire being caused by a stovepipe which runs through one of the closets of the house. Mrs. Miller was from home during the afternoon and upon her return home noticed considerable smoke coming from the closet. The call for the department was put in but before the arrival the fire was extinguished with the assistance of neighbors. Considerable damage was caused from water and smoke. Birthday Surprise A birthday surprise was given for Mrs. George Steinsdoerfer last Wednesday evening, Dec. 4. The evening was en joyed by playing cards. In five cha el Frid and Saturday nights, hundred pnzes were awarded to thej^^^ ^ an(J Tfae play is one HAROLD J EPSON IN PLAY Harold Jepson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Jepson, Ringwood, 111., and a graduate of the McHenry High School has been chosen as one of the leading characters in the annual production of the Junior class of Mount Morris College, "The Goose Hangs High," to be presented in the college McHenry State Bank/ Sends Checks To Over 100 * Club Savers ' The West McHenry State Bank recently distributed about $10,000 to members of their Christmas Savings clubs, which is a sure sign that old Saint Nick will arrive in McHenry with good cheer again this Christmas. The checks were mailed out on Saturday morning to over 100 members, comprising the clubs and are a symbol of the thrift and good judgment of the people of McHenry. The amount distributed this year compares approximately with the amount sent out by the West McHenry State Bank last year, which was one-half of the entire amount mailed out at that time. The other half was sent out by tlje Citizens State Bank of McHenry, making a total of $20,000 sent out to members of Christmas savings clubs last year. During the past year the latter named bank failed and was forced into the hands of a receiver so that consequently their Christmas clubs were not completed and many depositors temporarily lost their savings. \ However the Peoples State bank of McHenry, with Floyd Foss as cashier, has united with the West McHenry State Bank in opening up clubs for next year and it is predicted that next year a larger amount than ever before will be distributed to patrons of the banks. New Clubs Now Open The Christmas savings clubs are now open and if you are not a member of the Christmas club, now is your chance to join for another year. The plan is simple, you just decide hom much money you want for Christmas in 1930. There are no membership dues, fees or fines, and its free, and while most clubs cost money, this one brings money. The Christmas savings clubs are a special feature put out by the banks for the past several years, and the record growth of the clubs, from . a small total at the start to their present size, reflects the prosperity of the community and a desire to save on behalf of the people. The support of the public in general has been responsible for its phenomenal success and the Christmas club is truly an American institution A keen enjoyment is found by members of the average American family, in bringing pleasure to those who are near and dear to them and they find aq. added joy in giving a very tangible expression to this spirit of helpfulness at the Christmas season. The inception of the Christmas club idea anticipated this need of providing an easy, simple and practical method of systematically accumulating additional funds by small'weekly or monthly payments for the specific purpose of our many Christmas requirements.- Its sponsors, however, in the creation of this-plan, eighteen years ago, were mindful of the opportunity of carrying an untold message to the American people, that the banks of our country were real, human institutions and not seclusive organizations for rich business men. Not so many years ago many millions of our present day industrious citizens actually thought they would not be welcome at any banking institution without a substantial deposit. The Christmas club changed all this and offered the opportunity of banking contract and education and systematic weekly savings for the man or woman anxious to make a start. Because it has served a powerful agency of thrift development in bringing to millions of people a better understanding of the usefulness of the bank and the many ways in which it serves its community, the Christmas club today has the support of more than 8,000 banking and financial institutions and each year hundreds of banks are adding the Christmas club department to broaden the scope of their usefulness in the communities they serve. DO YOUR CHRISTMAS j SHOPPING IN M'HSNRY Farm Hand Who Eloped With tSyear- old Girl Held in Jail On Serious Charge Audrey " JflcDonald, 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDonald, and George Garner, 36-yearold farm hand, were apprehended in Chicago on Saturday after a month's trip to Canada and other points. They had returned to Chicago after an automobile accident In which they had received injuries, and visited at the home of a relative of the girl's. The police and the girl's parents were notified and the couple was apprehended in the Chicago & Northwestem depot in Chicago. Audrey was brought home by her parents and Garner was taken to Woodstock, where he was bound over to the grand jury under a $20,000 bond. A search has been made for the couple since they eloped on Nov. 4, when they went to Wauconda and were married, leaving this part of the country before they could be found. The grand jury on Monday returned three indictments against Garner, one for rape, one for seduction and another for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. It is expected a speedy trial will follow. Only Baying WRITE THAT LETTER TO SANTA CLAUS "'v Bon Ton Clnb Mrs. Thomas Wilson entertained the members of the Bon Ton club at bar home Tuesday afternoon. Bridge was played and the first prize was won by Mrs. John Stilling, the second was awarded to Mrs. Albert Vales •nd the third went to Mrs. Fred Justen. Refreshments we*e served. - following: First, Mrs. Earl Brown and second to Mrs. Anna Gier. Lunch was served at a late hour. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Rothermel, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Brown and daughter, Harriet; Mrs. Anna Gier, Mr. and Mrs. William Freund, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob M. Freund, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Barle bf Waukegan, Mrs. Frank Masquelet, Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Freund and sons, Mr. and Mrs. William Huff, Ernest Freund, John Freund, Angela - Miller, Frances Young, Venta Framd. Cora Steiw*. doerfer, B Card Party Miss Florence Knox delightfully entertained the members of her bridge club at her home south of town last Wednesday evening. Favors in bridge were merited by Miss Gladys Hayford and Miss Margaret Mantor. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the card games. The members of the club, who are teachers of the Crystal Lake public schools, are Misses Mildred Flanders, Martha Woodbury, Margaret Mantor, Evelyn Highland. Vera Henry, Edna Charveny, Gladys Hayford mad Florence Knox. which enjoyed a successful run at the Dramatists* Theatre, Inc., New York. SANTA AT VYCITAL'S ' Santa Claus is coming! Yes, he's on the way from the frozen north and will arrive at Vycital's hardware store, Green street, on Saturday. He has sent a fine line of toys and Christmas gifts in advance and these are already to be found at Santa's headquarters at Vycital's store. Stop in and look over their fine line of toys and gifts, you will be sure to find something to please you, and remember, Santa will be there Saturday. BAZAAR FINE SUCCESS The bazaar and chicken dinner given by the members of the Ladies' Aid society last Thursday was a real success and the ladies wish to thank all who attended for their generous patronage. They also wish to thank thos6' who donated and assisted in any way to make the affair a success. Santa Claus will be at Vycital's Store, Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 to 6 o'clock Bring the kiddies in to sec him. 28-<p All Ssnta Claus Letters Must Be ia Before Wednesday of \ • •r - Next Week* Children, have you written your letter to Santa Claus? Better do it today, because next Thursday will be the last chance to reach the good fellow through the column^-tjf' the Plaindealer. On Dec. #"all the letters that are not in the paper this Week will be printed. page of~tho~ second seetion ot >rtTiis week's issue will be found the leW£rs that have been mailed to Santa Claus through the Plaindealer up to the time of going to press. But there are still an awful lot of kiddies that have not responded to the invitation and we are afraid that Santa will be disappointed if he does not hear from them before next week's paper is printed. Every child knows just what he or she would like best for Christmas this year, but how is Saint Nick going to know if he is not told? Of course, he may not be able to get all the things that you children are asking for, as he has so many millions of others to think about. However, when you write and let him know what you most desire he will have more time to try and get thoge things. So, when you read this appeal, or have your parents read it, just sit right down and write your letter. All you have to do is address it to "Santa Claus, care of the McHenry Plaindealer, MlcHenry, 111." WEEKLY EXCHANGE Ten Days Left For ITEMS OF INTEREST Before the Holiday Will Be Here Only ten shopping days left before Christmas! With this warning issued to McHenry shoppers we realize that th« Christmas season is at hand with the merchants of the city entering the last week of activity, which usually inchidcs tho annual Christmas holiday T 0,Bri<?n ^ The holiday season will be officially ufS «,ectfd by *he Chem' ushered in on Saturday when Santa cancv ^ Claus will make his regular annual j vjanr tr Supervisit to McHenry. Here he will greet TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OT OUR EXCHANGES ^ A*80Ttn!£Et Newsy Items J . .,'^^ndenjwd Form FW„ 'flfv-ij Busy People ^ John MRS. SAMANTHA BUTTON IS 99 YEARS OLD TOt>Al Mrs. Samantha Button is 99 years old today, Thursday, Dec. 12, and is quite well for such an advanced age. She is one of the oldest residents of this vicinity, as well as one of the pioneers of this country, coming here with her parents when a very small child. She has the unique distinction of being the only living white woman who had a son in the Civil war. Mrs. Button makes her home with Mrs. Culver on Waukegan street, almost within sight of McCollum's lake, which was named after her father and where her girlhood was spent. BUY RED CROSS SEALS! Red Cross seals are being mailed out this week and have been received by many in this city. This is the annual Christmas seal sale and brings to each one the opportunity to assist in the war being carried on against the dread disease tuberculosis. Your contribution through the purchase of Christmas seals makes it possible 'for the association to carry on the 'fight in this community. Mrs. C. W. Goodell is the local chairman and will be /lad to supply seals to anyone wishing them. WILL MOVE TO CHICAGO Mrs. Jens Jensen is spending this week at her home at McCollum's lake, where she is selling her furniture and disposing of her household effects, after which she will make her home with her daughter in Chicago. It is with regret that Mrs. Jensen leaves this vicinity, where she has made many friends. She says that she will never forget her many friends here and their kindness to her. Santa Claus will arrive in McHenry on Saturday, Dec. 14, and make his headquarters for the day at the Wm. H.^ Althoff Hardware store in West McHenry. Be there, kiddies, to greet SANTA CLAUSE AT ALTHOFF*S Wake up, children, wake up! There will be no sleep/for little folks th?s Saturday mornmg. Why? Because Santa Claus is going to make McHenry a visit and will have his headquarters at Althoff's Hardware store. Here will be found the biggest line of toys ever shown in McHenry in well assorted lines of every description, and if it's- gifts, you want, this is the place to find them. Santa will be there, too, so be sure to pay Althoff's store a visit on Saturday. the kiddies and grown folks, taking orders for Christmas wants and adding an air of mystery and excitement for the kiddies. The store windows throughout the city have assumed their holiday attire with decorative lights, Christmas trees, snow scenes, wreaths and beautiful gift suggestions, affording some very pretty and interesting sights for the Christmas shoppers. With Christmas only a few days away many people are just beginning to realize that they have much shopping to do. Merchants have carefully prepared their stocks for the convenience of every, one and feel that they are well prepared to meet the needs of the holiday shoppers. Shop early and avoid the rush is a slogan that we have all heard for many years. By doing this one can get a better choice of merchandise and also avoid the rush and crowds of last-minute shoppers, getting the best selections with more careful ,and attentive service. Another s)6gan which should be oufg is/'Bifcriin McHenry." The local erch^nts Tlave made big preparations to serve their customers and can always be depended on to give good serviee, sb well as the best of values. -"tVhethe^ useful articles for the home, luxuries, toys or good things for the Christmas dinner you will find it an advantage to trade at your own home stores. Their owners are our friends and neighbors, they are interested in McHenry and are doing their part in trying to make it a better place for all of us to live in. The post-offices also appreciate the co-o'peration of the public and are glad to have Christmas packages mailed as early as possible, having them addressed carefully add correctly and wrapped securely. As the Christmas spirit extolls giving and more giving, we should not forget the less fortunate than we. By buying Christmas seals, which are on sale at this time, people will pro vide funds to carry on the fight against tuberculosis which continues to be one of the most dreaded diseases. Let this be a Christmas of co-operation and good will. visor Wm. H. Ward, who recently passed away. Mr. O'Brien will fill the Vacancy until next spring when a supervisor will be elected at the regular election. Fishermen at Lake Geneva are circulating: a paper in an effort to gee a change made in the law which prohibits fishing through the ice in Geneva Lake after January 1st. If a special session of the legislature Is held it is hoped to have the law changed so cisco fishing will be possible this winter. , Winfield H. Finer* 78 years old, and a well known and long time resident Waukegan township, is in a serious condition in the St. Theresa's hospital, from injuries which he received when he fell ten feet through the chute to the concrete floor of the silo on his farm on Green Bay road, on Monday afternoon of last week. s Miss Nancy Chinn, 22, daughter of Mr. and- Mrs. Leander Chinn, who live on a farm southwest of Harvard, in a mentally unbalanced condition wan* - dered away from her home early Saturday morning of last week and sustained frozen feet. The girl had been under the doctor's care for some time. She is now in the state hos? pital, Elgin. One man was killed and four wen injured when an automobile collided with a hand car on the Chicago ami North Western crossing at Twentyfifth street in Zion at no6ii, recently. All were members of a track repair gang. The man who died a few minutes after the accident had been In the employ of the track department of the railroad company for but a short time and had been living in a > bunk car on the railroad right of wa|r near the Beach Btation. Orville W. Bird, of Crystal Lake had a narrow escape from death recently. He was enroute to Woodstock, and as he was about to pass a car ahead, saw another machine coming toward him and pulled back into the traffic line, but in order to avoid a collision was forced to apply the brakes. The pavement was icy, the machine skidded into the ditch, overturned and burst into flames. Bird '•Ms As a result of the efforts expended j was imprisoned in the overturned car, by. the local merchants the people of McHenry have a wide selection to choose from and the beautifully decorated windows, the Christmas trees and brightly lighted streets bring a prevading spirit of happiness and good will which always accoBApaa.v this season of the year. * AMONG THE SICK Mrs. John Engeln is ill at her home, east of Fox river. Mrs. Mat Miller is very low at her home in Johnsburg. but managed to roll down one of the windows and crawl out. ^ . Fire, believed to have started in the basement, gutted the interior of the P. H. Leonard home on the south shore of Crystal Lake about 10 o'clock Saturday night, Nov. 30, causing damage estimated at about $12,000. The origin of the fire is not definitely known. Mr. Leonard, who was alone in the house and asleep on the second floor, was awakened by the smoke which filled his room. Trapped by the flames, he shouted for help and S % Mrs. Kathrine Eppel is ill at the j Fay Leigh, who heard him call, placed BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Simth welcomed a baby girl to their Irome on Thursday morning, Dec. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith of Harvard announce the birth of a little son on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Mrs. Smith is the daughter of Mrs. Catherine Young of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Smith announce the birth of a daughter at their farm home north of town, last week. She has been named Dons Eleanor. Ten Years 014 A party was given for Veronica Jane Herrold on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in honor of her tenth birthday anniversary. Among those present were: Katherine McAndrews, Clifford Beavis, Jane Marshall, Alice Michels, Mildred Ensign and Florence Trent. Games were played and prizes awarded. A dainty lunch was served. home of her son, Fred R. Eppel Joseph Justen is ill with a severe cold this week and confined to his bed. Mrs. Belle Harvel underwent an operation recently for appendicitis at the Woodstock hospital. Mrs. John Barbian is in the hospital at Woodstock, where she underwent an operation on Saturday. Mrs. Sarah Sherburne, who has been ill at the home of her daughter at Ringwood, is improved and able to be up again. Mrs. Gordon Stringer, who has been at St. Joseph's hospital, Elgin, recovering from an operation, has returned to her home in Elgin. Rosemary Stoffel and her baby sister of Woodstock, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John Stoffel and Mr. and Mrs. John Miller of this city, who have been il| with pneumonia, are some better. C. J. Jepson of Ringwood was seriously injured when he was attacked a ladder up to the window for Mr. Leonard to ascend from the burning house. Although the Charles Seefeldt lumber office at Alden was ransacked after entry had beep obtained by forcing a lock from the door on Monday night of last week, the miscreants re-i moved nothing of value. Charles Seefeldt, Jr.. early the following morning made the discovery that the place had been broken into and called the sheriff. Sheriff Sanford and a deputy made a thorough investigation of the premises and could find no clues which would lead to the identity of the guilty parties. Several screw drivers had been removed from a drawer in a desk, but no money was missing. A Hudson car belonging to E. J. Smith, Stoughtpnr Wis., and a Flint, the propertv/of Clarence Holmdahl, Waukegan.'Ill-, were practically annihilated by fire on route 19, four miles south of Harvard, Wednesday by an angry bull while at work about; * Noy ^ The cars* damagrf lhitias Kbaarrnriss,, oonn MMoonndd&aVy of l&St W66K. . n *>o in the He received two broken ribs and other serious bruises but is recovering as well as can be expected. old Saint Nick. 28-fp ATTENTION, Ci D. OF A.*S Please bring your contribution (toys, clothing, etc.) for the orphans to either the home of Elizabeth Schoewer or Anna Stock no later than Dec. 18, as box will be sent out that day. Clothing worn, but in good condition, may he sent. ANNA STOCK, Chairman. COUNTY SCOUT MEETING Invitations have been received by "Scouters" in this city to attend the annual McHenry county local council Scout meeting held at the Masonic temple in Harvard on this Thursday evening, Dec. 12. A pleasing program has been arranged by the are* scout executive, Earl Rice. Three hundred can be accommodated and officials are counting on making this the largest annual meeting in the history of the county Scout activities. CHRISTM ASPARTY St. Clara's Court, Catholic Order of Foresters. No. 659, will have their an- to jtaly The killing took place nu«l Christmas party at the next reg beyond repair, are stored in the Overton A Cowen garage in that city. The two cars flared into flames almost at the same time although they were a considerable distance apart following a collision on the highway. Mr. Holmdahl was driving north while , Smith was going south. Sheriff Cynu Sanford, Woodstock, behind Mr. Smith noted that he endeavored to cut in to pass the Holmdahl car, which W • struck, tipping it over. Dominic- Enrico, 44. who was sentenced to Joliet from Libertyv ille fonr years ago after slaying his roommate, Joseph Sobeck, 32. in their home fan Libertyville, on Sunday, was sent on* with forty other convicts and undesirable aliens from Chicago to their native countries. Enrico was de» Si ular meeting, Dec. 18. are urged to attend. All members on the evening of November 10. 1924t during a drunken brawl when the men were arguing Over who would pay for a gallon of wine. Enrico gashed Sobeck's head in with an axe. In the, first place a plea of not guilty had Cemetery Christmas Wreaths Remember your loved ones by placing a wreath on their graves at , Christmas time. 18-in. wreath, $2.25. been entered to the charge of the mur- N. J. Justen A Son. m-tp LONG BOY SAYS THAT He is too busy this week to any anything. der. When States Attorney A. V. Smith agreed "to accept a plea ol guilty to manslaughter Enrico changed his mind then and admixed kte guilt.