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Volume 57 M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5,1931 N NO. 23 NIGHT AT Nl HENRY MORE THAN 100 MEMBER& PRESENT Worthy matrons' night was observed at McHenry chapter, No. 594, Order of the Eastern Star, Monday evening, Nov. 2, with more than 100 member? and visitors present. , The hall was decorated for the occasion with autumn leaves and the beautiful gowns of the officars made the scene a colorful one. The officers of the evening were worthy matrons from neighboring chapters fend were all friends of the worthy matron of the local chapter, Mr*. Calla Perkins. v The wotthy matrons have many Inyitationp to fill throughout the district during the year * and acquire much experience in the work. The work by the visiting matrons and patrons was beautifully and impressive', ly given Monday evening and the meeting was a most successful and happy one. v .Mrs. Florence Alexander, worthy cw-matron of Hebron chapter, acted as worthy matron for the evening and gave her work perfectly with an yse and assurance of delivery which made her a most interesting speaker. Mrs f Alexander is a former resident of McHenry, living here until her marriage, and expressed herself as being happy to act as worthy matron in her old home. The worthy patron for the evening was Ralph Marshall, of Harvard chapter. Miss Mabel Griggs of Waukegan, grand lecturer and instructress of M<!Henry chapter, was the guest of honor for the evening. She was escorted and introduced and was ' presented with a bouquet of white chrysanthemums from McHenry chapter. The acting worthy matron, Mrs. Alexander, was welcomed by the worthy matron, Mrs. Calla Perkins, and an appropriate song was sung, after which the acting worthy matron and patron were escorted to the east, where they were received by the worthy matron, Mrs. Perkins, and worthy patron, R. G. Chamberlin. The beautiful songs of the singers, Misses Frances and Elsie Vycital added much to the enjoyment of the evening's ceremonies with appropriate selections given during the initiatory -work which was beautifully expressed. Grand lecturers, worthy matrons and patrons were escorted and introduced, after which the initiation ceremonies were exemplified- The presiding officers, the host and " hostess and other guests were called upon and responded with short talks, expressing their appreciation of the • evening's work. The guest of honor, Miss Griggs, gave a beautiful talk, expressing many wonderful truths. The officers of the evening presented the worthy matron and hostess with a gift, each officer received a gtft, and those in the east received flowers and gifts. Refreshments were 1 served by a committee of men and everything was done to make the evening a pleasant one. The officers were seated at tables arranged for the occasion. Guests were present from Crystal Lake. Elgin, Waukegan, Woodstock, Dundee, Grajrslake, Hebron, Richmond, Wauconda, Union and other chapier» Ox neighboring Cities. The officers of the evening were: , Worthy Matron--Mrs. Florence Alex. ander. Hebron. Worthy Patron--Ralph Marshall, Har. vard. Associate Matron --Dorothea Sits, Libertyville. Secretary--Edith Flood, Grayalake. Treasurer--Elizabeth Shales, Crystal iake. ©onductress-^-Norma Peterson, Wauk ®gan. Associate Conductress--Annabel Fish, Woodstock. Chaplain--Perry Ftterson, Waukegan. Marshal--Martha Romaine, Union. Organist--Gretta Goodell, McHenry. Adah--Lillian Armstrong, Algonquin. Rath--^Amelia Dixon, Wauconda. Esther--Alma Diner, Harvard- Martha-- Marietta Austin, Richmond. Electa--Ada Andrews, Elgin. Warder--Erma Baldwin, Dundee. Sentfnel--Lyle Bassett, McHenry. Stingers--Frances and Elsie Vycital. The worthy matron, Mrs. Calla Perkins, filled the office of Ruth at Gravslake on Oct. 27, and was Electa at Libertyville on Oct. 28. She will be ^ associate matron at Richmond chapter next Monday evening, worthy matron at Hebron chapter on Nov. 13, and Esther at Union chapter on "Nov. 10. Tickets are now on sale for the movie, "Get Rich Quick Wallingford at the Empire theater on Nov. 18 and 19. If you intend to see this show, please buy tickets from Eastern Star officers and members and thus help their fund- A prize will be given to the one selling the most tickets. ' % NAVAL REUNION PLANNED reunion of members and former \<B»mbers of the Navy and Marine Corps is to be held in the Naval Reserve Armory in Chicago the evening of Saturday, November 14, under auspices of Naval Post of the American Legion. Charles Francis Adams, Secretory of the Navy, has accepted an invitation to attend. Local Navy or Marine men who are Interested should get in touch with J. J. McCauley, Harvard, 111. " Miss RoVena Marshall spent the *§ek-«nd with relatives in Chicago. .V/*.Mft 4;t $ J 4$ *• vv- M: ^ V :. >/ • / }• m P3 ra pea« Wa m CITY COUNCIL IN NOVEMBEMIEETING LETTER REAt) FROM THE SANITARY BOARD The stated meeting of the city council w*s held Monday evening, Nov. 2i at the city hall. Roll call showed all present with the exception of the treasurer- , The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, the treasurer's report showing a balance on hand of $6,309.55, was accepted as read. The city collector reported collections of $113.95 and the city- clerk'? collections were $13.75. These reports were accepted as read. The regular bills of approximately $1,000 were read and approved. It was regularly moved by Doherty and seconded by Overton, that Atty. Cowlin be allowed $150 for full settlement of all accounts up to date with Atty. Smiley. This bill was originally $250. - Fifty dollars had been paid on account. The bill was for services rendered in defending the city in a damage suit caused by an auto running into the street marker at the corner of Green and Pearl streets, about two or three years ago. It was regularly moved by Doherty and seconded by Kreutzer that Mer- WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OFjNTEREST TAKEN FROM COLUMNS OF OUR EXCHANGES Ground was broken last Saturday for the $2,881 addition to the McHenry county court house at Woodstck by Peter J. Freund and son, local firm awarded the contract by the public building committee) of the boirdr-oifc/? supervisors. . v Matt Harrington, Belvidei-e hand, was convicted last Tuesday night of the murder last December of , Harry W. Wilkison, former Gurhee' dairy manager. The jury which pronounced him guilty after a deliberation of over a little over an hour, re-, commended that he be sentenced to - serve 60 years in prison for the crime. Two cottage rjobberies recently were investigated by the Lake County Deputy Sheriff. One was the Edward Luby home at Duck lake where a nam. ber of tools were stolen, while the other was the Jerry Koran cottage on Lake Katherine near Antioch. The ! loss there was not reported to the sheriff when the call for an investigator was made. Duck lake is near Volo. * George H. Perkins, who for the past thirty-three years has been with the J. H. Patterson Co., has in coh- > rick be paid $10 in full of all accounts junction with his two sons, R. H. Pe£- fetofe *t fta l£i l* I* to ta Ha lfea l^i fete-teto** » * r« pn AUTUMN WSDDING AT ST. MARY'S GHUEtiH A pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at St. Mary's church at seven o'clock this (Thursday) morning, November 5, when Miss Pauline Kennebeck, daughter of Mrs. John Kennebeck, and Mr. Paul Nimsgern, son of Mrs. Katherine Nimsgern, were united in marriage by Father Nix, pastor of the church. They were attended by Miss Martha May, a cousin of the groom, as bridesmaid and Joe Nimsgern, a brother of the groom, as best man. The bride was lovely in a gown of white satin with tulle veil trimmed with lace and carried a bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid wore a pea green satin gown with a matching headband and carried a bouquet of pink roses tied with a green tulle bow. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Nimsgern left on a honeymoon trip, their destination not being disclosed, after which they will live in McHenry. The groom drives a bread wagon tbr a Kenosha firm and the bride has been employed in the H. E. Buch plumbing office. < Mrs. C. A. Fowler and Mrs. R. M. Wienke of Chicago, sisters of the bride, were present for the ceremony. RINGWOOD UNIT The Ringwood unit of the Home Bureau met at the home of Mrs. C. L. Harrison Tuesday afternoon. A demonstration was conducted by the advisor, Miss Clara Greaves, and consisted of making Christmas cards by the Bpatter process. Mrs. Fred Eppel presided at the meeting and roll call was answered with recipes. Mrs. E. A. Thomas, community interest chairman, had charge of the games which was followed by a talk by the health chairman, Mrs. Harrison, on the mental hygiene for the child. Mrs. Lloyd Benwell' was appointed secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mrs. A. W. Smith. Christmas suggestions, including the use of bias tape on window curtains, guest towels, drapes and table covers were made by Miss Greaves. The next meeting will be an all-day affair at the home of Mrs. Edward Peet. WARNING TO HOME MAKERS There are persons going about the bounty who will tell you that they are agents of the government sent out to collect surplus fruits and vegetables, who are frauds. They are self-designated "agents." They wear stars and try in many instances to intimidate persons to action by their official bearing. The County Home Bureau warns you that such people are frauds and have not been officially appointed or selected for this work. Clara S- Greaves, Home Advisor. LICENSE BLANKS READY NOV. 15 Secretary of State William J. Stratton has assured the Chicago Motor club that application blanks for 1932 motor vehicle license plates will be available by November l|il, . • BIRTHS ^ J Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Freund are the parents of a son, born Saturday, Qeteber 31. t GEORGE AMES DIES George W. Ames died Monday afternoon at his farm home near Terra Cotta. Funeral services were held this (Thursday) afternoon at one o'clock from the home, with burial in the Woodstock cemetery. •" Vv Mr. and Mrs. Fred Eppel attended a surprise party Saturday evening on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sillim&n at Woodstock. The party was in honor of the silver wedding axuuv«rs*fy Mr and Mrs. Silliman. ; ' FREE CONCERT BY ORCHESTRA, NOV. 12 THREE HIGH SCHOOLS WILL COMBINE The McHenry Community high school is giving a real treat to the general public in the orchestra concert to be held at the high school auditorium next Thursday evening, November 12, at 8:15 o'clock. It's going to be a treat in more ways than one. First, this fine concert is going to be absolutely free to everyone and second, the fine pfo gram of orchestra and special nutn bers will~1>e musical treat for the people of McFfenry. Due to the depression this year and in appreciation of the former large audiences which have turned out to greet the high school performances of all kinds it was decided to make no charge for the orchestra concert this year and it is hoped that McHenry people will show their appreciation of this favor by filling the house to capacity. Now is your chance to hear the state champions;of last year who won the contest in their class at Springfield -and who are deserving of the support of every local citizen together with the orchestras of Crystal Lake and Dundee, who will combine in giving one of the largest and finest musical events of the year. * The combined orchestra will have more than fifty players and the stage of the auditorium will be crowded to its capacity. W. N. Sears, well known band and orchestra leader, who instructs all three orchestras, will direct the orchestra and he is being assisted by Miss Minnich. Some very fine, new numbers have been selected and much time and practice has been spent in making this concert the musical success that it is hound to be. In addition to the orchestra numbers there will be special numbers, including a marimba solo by Lois Esh, a violin solo and a vocal solo. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, the combined orchestras will give a program at Crystal Lake, on Thursday evening, Nov. 12, at McHenry, and vp Friday night, Nov. IS, the concert will be given at Dundee- The high school students and faculty are always ready to do their best for the benefit of the public and this concert put on for the entertainment of their patrons without a charge goes to show the generosity of their spirit. A program of this kind always requires much practice and preparation and it is hoped that everyone will turn out and show their appreciation of the young people and the fine musical talent of the local school as well as the three combined organizations. Remember the date, Thursday, Nov. 12, and relhember---it's FREE. The program follows: March--National Emblem--Bagley. Overture--Bridal Rose--Lavaller. Orchestra Marimba Solo--Dance of the Hours~^ Ponchielli. Lois Esh Vocal Trio--Pale in the Amber West --Parks-Moore. ' Walter Kreutzer, Guy Duker, George Vales Characteristic--Passing of the Red Man--King. Reverie--Apple Blossoms--Roberts. March--Call of America--Mehden. Orchestra Vocal Solo--Hark, Hark, the Lark-- Schuberb Maxine Lagerstroin. Violin Solo Concerto in G Major-- Mozart. Richard Kessner , Overture--The Talisman--Broeton *"•„*' Orchestra r Mfss Adeline Perkins of Waukegan spent the week-end at her home here. i-. NORTHERN ILLINOIS FISH Rudolph Johnson of Bald Knob is authority for the following: While seining carp at his place on Pistakae Lake last Monday with a 3,000 foot net the game fish enmeshed was very unusual. A black bass weighing 10% pounds was caught, the largest one ever seen in northern Illinois. There was also a pickerel weighing 24% pounds. Other bass were caught numbering between 200 and 300. There were all of 700 striped or silver bass caught, all of which were returned to the lake- About 1,200 pounds of carp were taken out, some of the larger ones weighing about 25 pounds. * DISPLAY ROOM OPENED The Western United Gas Company has opened a display room in the Kercher building on Green street, where all of the various kinds of gas appliances will be on display. The display room will be open Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 9 o'clock. The collecting agency will remain at Bolger's drug stored however, where all bills will be paid as usual- ARMISTICE DANCE AT THE BRIDGE PRbOEEDS FOR DISABLED VETERANS Wednesday, November 11, of next weeks is Armistice Day. During the evening of that day there's a place in McHenry which is going to be alive with people, hundreds of them, who will gather to be guests of the McHenry Post, American Legion, which is sponsoring a big carnival and dance at the Bridge ballroom, near the river bridge on Route 20. The boys have made great preparations or this gala event. Moat carnivals are just carnivals, but this one promises to be a super-carnival. Num. erous new ideas wih T>e injected into the festivities and a real celebration is in store for all who attend. Then in the evening, as an added enjoyment, uie large ballroom will be crowded with dancers enjoying the peppy music of Frankie Gans' Skylarks. This dance program will be arranged to please the older people as well as the modern younger set and there will be the favorite waltzes as well as the jazz varieties. So it makes no difference whether your hair is thin and gray or black and combed in the latest mode, whether you enjoy the rhythm of the old-time dance or the snappy late models, you are bound to be pleased. The ex-service men are out to entertain and they know how, too. Past performances along this line is their guarantee to provide the good time promised. Football in Afternoon There's a football game in the afternoon at the McHenry high school field, between St. Mary's of Woodstock and the local gridders. This promises to be an interesting scrap and one you will enjoy so don't miss it There's no doubt about it, McHenry is going to celebrate Armistice Day and the center of activities wiU be at the Bridge ballroom. The aim of the American Legion members is to assist their less fortunate brothers in hospitals throughout this vicinity including Speedway and the hospital at Elgin. At the Elgin hospital alone there are about 500 exservice men and their existence is made much happier by the work: of the Legion and its Auxiliary. The various committees have been announced and they are all busily at work completing their part of the program for the big annual event sponsored by the American LegioiC ALLEGED BOMBER INDICTfMODAY MUST FURNISH BOND OF $65,000 Charles Smith, alias Charles Robinson, alias Saul Cohen, alias John Doe, was indicted by the McH'enry county grand jury when true bills were returned before Judge E. D. Shurtleff this (Thursday) morning. The court set bonds at a total of $65,000. Smith . Robinson - Cohen - Doe will h8ve to answer to -four charges, two charging destruction of property by use of explosives, one of attempt to destroy property by use of explosives and one for violation of the prohibition law. The bond is set at $20,000 for each of the first three named and $5,000 for the last charge. The destruction of property charges are the one at Frank Nell's place in Johnsburg and the other at the Peter Engeln residence in McHenry. The attempt charge covers the finding of several sticks of dynamite in the yard of John Engeln at McHenry. This man was given a preliminary hearing a few days ago in Justice Battern's court a$ Woodstock and his bonds set at $20,000. He was in jail but a short time when he was released, the bond being furnished by a surety company. He is expected to appear at the court house Friday to answer the indictments- The grand jury returned two other indictments, both being against Major John Warner, one for obtaining money under false pretenses and another for obtaining money by the confidence game. His bond was set at $10,000 on each charge. MRS. HOOVER ON RADIO NOV. 7 Mrs. Hoover will speak during the final fifteen minute period of the Joint Federal and State Achievement program to b» broadcast Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11:30 to 12:30 Central Standard time, to honor all boys and girls who finished the 4-H project which they started in the spring. Of the 845,000 members enrolled in 4-H work last spring a large per cent have completed the 4-H requirements for 1931. Of the 333 girls who started projects in McHenry county last spring 295 completed their project. These girls are a credit to the Home Buraeu, which sponsors the work in this county, their local leaders, to the extension service and to the nation. All club members are urg^d to take advantage of this splendid prog tan especially planned for them. kins, of Rockford, and Lawrence, of Marengo,'purchased the Wauconda and Lake Zurich yards from the J. H. Patterson Co. Charles arid Fred Rudinski, who have been in charge of these yards for many years will, for the present, continue as managers of for labor and material on extension I of water works at the Merrick residence. Atty. Cowlin reported on the municipal meeting recently held at Waukegan, stating that Mayor Knox, Auditor North and himself had attended the meeting. The city was ' the two businesses. complimented in the way that Mr. The Northwest highway detour North had their special assessment j southeast of Barrington will be lifted and all other records kept and the i November 5 .according to informameeting in general was very intei'- J tion received from the district highesting and instructive. There were i way office at Elgin. All work along 416 cities represented at the meeting, | the highway between Palatine and in some cases the entire board being ( Barrington has been completed, and present- Mr. Cowlin further stated j the highway is now of 40 foot width that it. would be of great benefit to, from Barrington to Chicago except the community if all aldermen and j for that part of the road through Palcity officers could attend all of these atine where traffic is separated and meetings of the municipal league. On motion by Doherty, seconded by Barbian, the registration of the representatives, $9.00, was voted paid sent over two routes. Choose a rainy, Windy, and cold day for fishing pike on Crystal Lake. At Meyer says it takes miserable A letter from Mir. Ashley of the , weather to put a mean streak in them. Wells Engineering company, confirm- Friday of last week, an /'ideal" day ing A. J. Schneider's statements as to A1 landed a 6^4 pound northern pike the assessments of lots 23, 24, 25 and after the fish gave an exhibition of 26, were accurate and entirely in ac-ltail dancing and bottom sulking that cordance with the agreement of the f would have been a credit to a bass >k -M - v'.ij '1 , •"' % assessment roll for special sewerage assessment. These lots are not located to receive any benefit, accordingly these lots were removed from the assessment roll. A letter from State's Attorney Lumley was read, stating that Oberchain Boyer were very anxious to receive at least part of the judgment of the same weight. Another pickererel of equal size followed the spoon - * ^ to the boat but refused to strike. Taxes on the idle Palatine, Lake Zurich and Wauconda railroad, that ceased operation in 1920 after funds were exhausted, were cut from $30.- 000 to $1,700 by County Judge Pterry L. Persons on the request of Attorney due them. The letter was tabled for paui MacGuffin, council for the road, the evening as there is a movement j MacGuffin pointed out that as the on foot to see what, if any, discounts j right-of-way is not used for a railwill be allowed on the four separate' road, and as there is no sale in sight judgments .held against the city pro- j on the line for railroad purposes, that viding a bond issue could be floated it carries no more value than adjeinand the judgments settled. This ing farm landwould be a fine move for the citizens | A coroner's jury absolved ,John as it would spread the payments over ( Wagner. Volo truck driver,, of blame a longer period and Jodgments are for the death of Thomas Lantrey, Chisufficiently discoui i i would take cago policeman, who died at the Concare of the interest., The letter from thv American Legion asking the city to issue a proclamation that Armistice Day be fittingly observed by the closing of business houses for the afternoon was read and on motion by Barbian, seconded by Overton, it was enanimously recommended to grant the request. It was decided to have a street light J to avoid the tragedy, placed in the vicinity of the new res- ] of the impact broke dell Memorial hospital in Libertyville^ last Friday morning. According to Wagner's testimony the Lantrey auto bore down on his 26-ton milk truck while attempting to pass another car on Rand road at Lake Zurich. Nick Bartell, Chicago, the driver, hurriedly applied the brakes, Wagner said,...but was unable to slow down enough The violence wheel from K. OF C. MEETING The next regular meeting of McHenry Council will be held Thursday evening, Nov. 12, at 8:30 o'clock. Important business matters will be discussed. Brother Joe Miller is back in town and has promised a real old oyster stew. Don't forget the date. HAROLD T. KNOX, G. K. ANTHONY WIRTZ, R. S, NO SCHOOL FRIDAY Teachers of the McHenry schools will attend the annual meeting of the Illinois State Teachers assoication, northeastern division, at Joliet this Friday- Pupils in this section willhave a one day holiday. CALLED FOR JURY SERVfCE The September petit jury reported Monday to start work on the common law docket in the circuit court. Members of the petit jury from McHenry are George P. Freund, Math Glosson, Frank J .Klapperich, George Freund and Paul J. BrefeW. Mrs. A. D. Foley and son and Mrs. Mary Foley returned to their homes at Cleveland, Ohio, last week, after a visit ia the J. M. Pbalin home. idence being built by George Kane in the track and tore a hole in the radithe Wattles subdivision. I *tor. -There has been a great deal of com-j with chest and lungs badly crashplaint from the sanitary water board ed, head bruised and possibly f*ar of the state of Illinois regarding the tured, and with body bruises suggescondition of sewerage emptied into jn(f internal ruptures. Joe Merdier. the river. On July 10, 1931, the city Chicago youth, was brought to a Barboard was advised to take immediate rington physician Sunday morning of steps to rectify this so called evil with iast week, in a grave condition as the a promise of a dire penalty if not result of an automobile wreck on the heeded. At that time the board Northwest highway between Barringthought that as Algonquin, Cary and ton and Fox River Grove. The young Fox River Grove had not completed, man had been pinned under an overand in some cases started, any im- turned automobile, part of which was provement whatsoever as well as crushing his chest and lungs so tightthousands of cottages along the river jy that he could not breathe. He was that there was no immediate rush, accompanied by John Kechs of Chi- The only action taken at that time ngo on a trip to Crystal Lake where was for Atty. Cowlin to write the they were going to spend the day at Wells Engineering Co. for their pro-, Kechs' cottage. They were in a hurry mmr - -1 gram that would aid the situation The state department was notified. At the present time they have had representatives in town and found no active move had been started so the board received a letter stating that if something is not done before the and attempted to pass a large milk truck at a time when their visioa «t the road ahead was not clear- AMONG THE SICK William H. Althoff went to Speed way hospital, Sunday, where he is re- December meeting of the sanitaiy ceiving treatment this week. . board a fine of $100 per day would bej Blake underwent an onerat»oa assessed against the city until the the Woodstock hospital Frit ter necessary improvements were completed. As it was impossible to hav«j " some immediate future date for th" consideration of plans to meet the state requirements. a representative of the Wells Encrt-1 RIVERV1EW cAMP Witt neering Co. present the meeting was, Th<? next me^tinsf of Rjverview adi°ur ; n^to the ^H ^^he mayor^at R N A wlU ^ held Tuesday evening, November 10. Some mem-' ber present will be awarded a prise. There will be cards and bunco fo^ members only after the meeting and lunch will be served. All dues rou*f be paid to the recorder not than this meeting.. „ RESIDENCE * Mrs. F. O. Gatis and family have i^oved to the S. H. Freund house- rectntly vacated by Mr. and Mrs- John AWARDED ELECTRIC CLOCK Mrs. Elizabeth Michels, Riverside Drive, McHenry, was one of the winners in the Martin-Senour Co.'s Don and Betty bridge contest which closed last Saturday. She will receive an electric clock. Fifty of these clocks are given away each week to those sending in the highest bridge scores. J Stilling. Don and Betty are on the air every Mr and Mrs. Russell Meade hav$ Friday at 9:45 a. m. John J- Vycital, j moved from the Conway house an Green street, McHenry, is the local j Riversade Drive to the Gruenfeldt repregefttiUiye for the Martin-Senaor, house. Mr, Meade is of the • lecsA A. A l*< ':W • • V 1: