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THB .KeHENKY Keeping Young YOLO RINGWOOD LEONARD A. BARRETT '• ' . ^ % i * > ,< i -V V jf**, , •• >1 "V •'< •'>V -'-;• r* v-t&v. -fc*t yfj C'_>4.V^V;" How old are you? Birthdays come and go. We either celebrate or forget. them depending on our mood. Age Is not a matter of years. It is tan attitude of mind. At forty, with ideals crushed and aB hope lost, we certainly could not help feeling old. If there is no "forward glance" thea age has already settled upon us. But why should a person permit such attitude to domi* inate his mind? At three score years and ten we could be seventy years young as well as seventy years old. Perhaps a few suggestions for keen-, ing., young may not be amiss, especial ly as the work of 1!«3 lies before ui. One of the most Important mistake® to avoid is the tendency to worry." Worry is like sanil in a piece of maT ehinery. It creates friction, , retards progress, and may ultimately wreckthe machine. If you must worry, the# set aside a certain hour in each da# for that purpose. Do it ali at one*/ and then forget it. Next in important* would be relaxation. We may become so engrossed in our business affairs as to grow old and stale on the Job. Get away from it long enough to study from a distant point of view. You wlH take on fresh courage and new hope. It is possible' that you will discover a solution for your" problem which could not be seen before because yon were too near it, Take time to play. "AH work and no play, makes Jack K, dull boy." Cultivate the humorin life. A good hearty laugh is-the best possi; ble tonic. Develop a sincere %pprecia> tion of friendship. A man to have friends must show himself friendly. Live close enough to nature to leara the secrets of perennial youth. iHave a garden in the sQminer time no matter how. small may be the parcel of ground upon which your home is built. Guard! your health. It is your most valuable possession. In other words, the secret of keeping young is ~ To live in deeds not years, In thought! not breaths, In feelings and not In figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who'thinks most, feels the ftoblest, acts the best. ©> Western New spaper Union. QitzcelffoaJt^ TULLIO CARMINATt ' -LYLE TALBOTCOLUMBIA PICTURE f CjABBY QERTIE I "Now-a-days when one smells tobacco on a child's' breath one knows it has an affectionate mother." fcriik 1 xmote eras up "He who would climb a ladder must iefhT 0t the bottom." JANUARY IS--First U. 3. built mir locomotive runs, 1831, m 16--18th (prohibition) Amendment goes,'J*/ force/ 1920. V . 7--Benjamin Franklin, noted U. S. statesman, born - 1706. . TFH.tr HAS GOXE OS BEFORE Mary Barrett,' music student, fails . 4n a radio contest for a twb-year scholarship <n Milan with the eminent teacher and opera coach, Guilio Monteverdi. Despite parental objection, she Starts for Italy fcith $500 of her ou<>! to carve out a career. In Milan she shares lodgings with Muriel, an embryo painter, in a students' abode oenducted by Signora Frcppatini, a . broken down opera singer, and studies tvith a shabby old teacher, Maestro Oaluppi. Time and certain heedless wiomfii/« of trifling extravagance ex-, haust Mary's pitifnj bankroll and She finds herself in debt. Bill iiuston, a • well-to-do young American, in love . u<th Mary, eager to help her out Of htr plight, hands her his purse •» SHW 00 ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER II ,v. Mary pustted away the waliett Bill / Huston had extended with an inti- .. ,'matiori"*that she was able to help v"/herself... Arg^umeTits ceased as a refoundinjf knock at the door and the raucous voice of Signora Frappatint was heard clamoring, "Slgrior- ' ; ina Barrett. I want my rent!" ; ! Oaluppi laughingly intenrupted, >, "JShe was probably the worst 'Lucia' v that ever stepped on a stage; I "know--because I sang with her." Galuppl ran across the room to the /piano and commenced to play, in, heavy legato chords, the introduction to the "Sextette" from "Lucia." - With a quick motion, Galuppi instructed Mary, Muriel and Bill to start singing. The pounding on the door increased in volume as they sang the "Sextette" with enough noise, gesture and enthusiasm to amply compensate for the two missing members. Signora Frappazinl finally burst in. She was fat and very formidable looking, but despite her ferocious aspect there was, music in her soul. Stopping in the doorway, she listened to the familiar "Sextette," and the expression on her face Softened. Suddenly, recalling the purpose of her visit, she frowned and shouted above the„ din, "Signorina Barrett, if you don't pay your rent, out you go!" , Paying no attention pers, Giovani answered quietly. Zl; ^ / also know thtit Mademoiselle L«U| / will arrive when she pleasos." /. "So! Even my assistant has VC remind hie that Monteverdt is beingmade a silly fool of by his pupil, just because--*--" • 'Giovani agreed with the maestrd,- • M-m-m-m, just because?" "Giovani, youi are right," Monte* verdi exclaimed with irritation. "When a teacher n^akes love to his pupil, he becopies the pujgil. Well, my student dAfs ;are over. I haye wasted enough time trying to teach pretty women how to sing between kisses." ' Angelina, Guilio's servant for years, opened the door/and oishered in Mademoiselle Lally She walked directly to Guilio and placed her arms around him. Still further ai»» noyed with Laily's display of inti- * macy, Guilio pushed her away rather forcibly, " "Darling, surely my !K'lgole«0* /' wasn't quite as bad aa that Mpt: night?"' inquired LAfly'.' Giovani buried his head in » nsu- ' sic score in order to avoid witnessing this embarrassing eituatlon.'-' , • "Your Rigoletto' was bad," de"-' claimed , Guilio. shaking his .ttngei' threateningiy. "Every opera yoir have sung for the past three months has been getting worse and worst-- and why?" Lally sought to silence his tirad*. but the great teacher continued to' voice his anger. "Let me finish," Guilio continued, "when you first came to me, I had great hope for you, but now--r," ln«, dicating the futility of It all with « stormy gesture. Lally ignored Monteverdi's wrath. "You know Guilio," she purred, "I used to be impressed by your growling. But you can't order me around any.more, I know you too well,,- darling." Realizing that he had completely lost control over her. and, trying to check his Own turbulent emotions, Guilio remonstrated coldly. "Gl course, it's all my fault. I'm a fool and we can't work together, I order you to do scales and you say that my voice thrills you., t Want Page Three Mr. ami Mr>. Lie yd Eddy of Grayslake visited the iatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Passfield, last Tues- Mrs. Earl Hirentmus' and sons returned to her home here Tuesday after spending the past week in Chicago. , Mrs. Mary Sable, Mrs. Catherine Wagner knd son of GraysIaVe were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kaiser. John Passfield is confined to his bed with the flu at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaiser and son of Waukegan spent New Year's eve here with Mr. and Mrs.. A. Kaiser. Mr. and Mrs.- Leslie Davis and family of Slocum's Lake called on the tetter's mother. Mrs. Sarah Fisher. Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cronin of McHenry spent s few days here with her sister, Mrs. Frank Hironimus. Richard Ravin of Slocum's Lake spent the past week here with his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Richard Dowell. ' /,- Twice To 1 d Tales tteiris oT Interest •Paken *rotn ' the Files of the Plaindeali* of Years Ago * FIFTY YEARS AGO The ice crop is being rapidly harvested on the pond this' week and by Saturday night nearly, if not all the ice houses in the village will,be filled. (Geo. Hunt, Jr., of Oak Grove Stock Farm, Hebron, made the Piaindealer a pleasant call on Tuesday. . We learn that a firm by the name of Sexton and Wagoner have purchased the old shops of R. > Bishop near the iron bridge, and will open a blacksmith and wagon shop therein. Dduglas Martin5 '^Chicago spent ! This in former days wis'. 6me ..-of the Itary protested, "Jfuf, Bill, I don't love you." (Posed by Grace Moore and Lyle Talbot) 18--The German Empire is formally established, 1S71. 19--Miller and Wilkes discover Antarctic Continsat, 1849. • » 20--French start tbeir f pn Panama Canal, 1 21--Henry Miller stars (|i, "The Great Divide," 1906. per OURRI Fish Candles Indians of Alaska make candles from a fish whi?h frequents the water along the coast. Because of the' use to which it Is put It Is called the candleflsh. From twelve to fifteen inches long, it has extreme oiliness: It is dried and a porous twig or a piece of bark forced through it serves as a wick. Western Newspaper Union. singers continued to exhibit their vocal powers. Signorlna Frappa- --«ini was strongly tempted to join them in song, but resisted. Trying -rrfco appear very firm, she appealed, "Signorina Barrptt,--the rent?" v At last, unable to deny the captivating lure of the melody, she raised her powerful voice in singing the contralto part. The vibrant, rousing ensemble finally * ended and the participants applauded Signorina FrappazinL Galuppi sprang from. the piano and 'gallantly offered the Signora his arm. Showering praise on her, he courteously escorted her - to the . :atairs. Turning at the door, he •looked back and gave the three youngsters a knowing wink. "Look here, Mary," demanded Bill, seriously, "What are you planning to do?" " Appreciating the fact that Galuppi had merely diverted the Signora's demand for rent for a tew Jnours, Mary pensively admitted, "I /haven't the slightest idea." Gently placing his hands on her •houlders. Bill gazed deeply into her eyes. "Mary, why don't you inarry me? I've only asked you about a dozen times. Seriously. Mary, we'd have a swell time--Just going around thinking up new ways ®f spending money." Mary protested, "But, Bill, I don't love you." /- "Ah, but you will," insisted Bill, •'when you get to know me better." | Muriel interrupted to remark sar- • eastically. "If you weren't so deterinined to save your voice for opera, that job at the Cafe Roma is still Open." "Cafe Roma?" Bill reflected, try- ,|ng to recall the establishment- 4 "Yeah, the cellar Joint down the fctreet," enlightened Muriel. ' Snatching up her hat, Mary 3|[ulckly walked to the door. "Where are you going at this • Jiour, and what's the hurry?" Muriel called after her. 'Tm going to get that Job at the Cafe Roma," Mary replied, and ran Uownstairs. Bill called after her. "Mary, are you sure you won't marry me?' "I'll always like you best, Bill, no ^natter how many other men I 'Inarry," replied Mary,* as she continued on her way. The Maestro Rebel* . ,, Guilio Monteverdi paced up and ^^clown the length of his studio. At Intervals he turned angrily and .glared significantly at the clock. Giovani. employed by Monteverdi las his assistant and accompanist, ^^auntered in and walked lackadais- • Jcally to the piano, where he started jto arrange some music. "Ten-thirty," shouted Glullo, ad- . vanclng towards the piano threateningly, "and you walk In aa if • nothing happened. You know that ' Mademoiselle Lally was to be here • 'iat 10 o'clock for her lesson. Methodically arranging his payou to sing and you want me te make lovel" Monteverdi turned to her furiously, "You've wasted enough of ray time; get out of my studio and stay out!" "Look here, Monteverdi," she said icily, "you're not going to throw me out?" " t "But I am throwing you out!" he; replied, firmly pushing her to the door. "Don't make me lose my temper, Lally, or 1 will strangle you!" Standing tearfully in the doorway»~ Lally sulked, "You will be sorry , for this." Guilio gently wiped away h« tears with a corner of his handkerchief and agreed with her heartily. "'Of course I will. I am a fool- Ihave no doubt that I will come to' you tomorrow, and tell you how sorry I am!" Sensing that she had struck a sensitive sympathetic chord la Guilio's make-up. Lally looked up at him hopefully and started to edge back into the studio, but Monteverdi, again the stera, unrelenting Maestro, pushed hei; out into the courtyard. "Maybe I'll do that, but as for leaching you again? Never!!* Guilio accentuated this declaration by slamming the door and muttering, "Giovani, once more I leara. that love and business do not mix. I am through with teaching. I will never teach another pretty. woman pupil as long as 1 live." With a tone of finality In his voice, Guilio summoned Giovani, . "Come, let us go to the Cafe Rom*., to eat." * zzr Talent in a Cellar Cafe To divert the maestro, Giovani related amusing anecdotes of musical gossip as they picked their way through picturesque alleys leading to the Cafe. Guilio cursed the evil fate that prompted his female pupils to fall in love with him and destroy the years of work he devoted to the one thing that really interested him --the voice. Entering the- dimly lit cafe, they were enthusiastically greeted by the proprietor. Guests turned to catch a glimpse of the famous musician. Attired in an Italian peasant costume, Mary moved about, serving pastries from a large tray. As she. passed Guilio's table, he mechanically helped himself Looking at Mary appreciatively. Giovani whispered, "Pretty girl, eh, Maestro?" Guilio disinterestedly shrugged his shoulders. The orchestra leader snapped hit fingers at Mary, who began singing a simple ballad. Mary's capitivating voice rang clearly above the diminishing clatter of dishes and conversation. At the first note, Giulio raised hla head in raDt admiration and listened. (TO BE CONTINUED) Wednesday here at the home of "/Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wagftf-r. . / Mr. and Mrs. .'Charles Miller and fon of Libertyville visited the Iatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Oeffling Sunday. , Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Campbell and daughter, Rbxy Ann, anjd Miss Luella Frigon of Chicago spent, New Year'i Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank St. George. . „--.--~-- Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher and daughters called at the /home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie ;DaJri§ at Slocum's Lake Thursday.' '. Mir. and Mrs. Alex Martini spent Wednesday in Chicago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richardson. Mrs. Harry Maypole of Fox Lake was a Wednesday dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michalson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Fisher and family, Mrs. Sarah Fisher and Elwood Dowell motored to Fort Sheridan o»t Wednesday. Miss Emily Vogt -of Waukegan spent a few days here the past week with her grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Molidor. Mr. and Mrs. C. Pausch of Chicago spent Tuesday here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Martini. 4 Mr. and. Mrs. John Rossduestcher and son of Chicago, spent Wednesday here at the home of t;he former's pafents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rossdues tcher. Mrs. Joseph Lensten entertained her bridge club Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to the following guests, Mirs. Westlake, Mrs. Kilday, Mrs. Maypole and Mrs. Lenzert. Marion Richardson of Forest Park ^pent a few days the past week here at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Alex Martini. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Busse of Fox Lake spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Michalson. " Mr. and Mrs. Eld Bacon and family and Miss Emma Bacon of Round Lake spent Sunday here at the home of Mrs. E. Bacon. best stands in' this village. The system' of issuing 1,000 mile tickets by the varioils railroad companies wasabondoned January 1; Travelers will hereafter be required to buy tickets from place to pi&ce as they require them. FORTY YEARS AUo , We leartv that Will Dunnill, while jncating down from Fox Ttiesday, ran into an air hole and injured himself so severely tTiat they were obliged to carry him home. On Thursday night last, the store of the John Helm estate at Algonquin was burglarized. Among the plunder secured were , 1,50 pocket 1 knives, 13 razors and two watches JThief or thieves escaped undetected Died--In Ringwood, Dec. 28, 1891, Mrs. Phebe Ladd, wife of Wesley Ladd, aged 67 years. The German Concert and Ball, given for the benefit of the new German Catholic church, at McHenry House Hall, on Wednesday evening of last week, was a success financially and otherwise. . Mrs. Louis Schroeder entertained the Scotch Bridge club at her home Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ralph Simpson-and Mrs. Roy Neal. , Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hitchens entertained the Five Hundred Club at their home Saturday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. T .Butler and Ray Peters and Mrs. J. C. Pearson and, B. T. Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Nick t'Sfing find Mr. and Mrs. Matt Nimsgern were Wood- Stock visitors Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schaefer and daughter, Shirley, spent Sunday witk relatives at Johnsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Weber and family of McHenry spent Sunday with the Iatter's j»arents, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Young. :: (/• Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith of McHenry spent Sunday with Mr, /«nd Mrs. George Young ami family. , Miss Lora Harrison of' Evanston is spending a few days with her. par* ehts, Mr. and Mrs. George Harrison. Marshal MtCanison returned to St Louis to resume his studies after spending his holiday vacation .with his parents here. ;'//-V:'7V" "'/'"• Mrs, F A. HitChetts entertaih^d the Home Bureau at her liome Wednesday afternoon. There were ten members present. Mrs. Eppel gave the lesson, "Repairing Tailored Clothes." The various chairmen gave their re- Mrs, Clinton Martin and Mrs. Roland McCannon are to go as delegates to Urbana. Mrs. Hitchens is to be an alternate. Frank Harrison and Roy Welter returned to Urbana to resume their studies and Lenard Brown returned ; £$ --h Vf \ , iV to Urbana, after spending their hot' V iday vacation, at .their 'homes here. .- * / ' Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stephtnso* were visitors at Delavan Sunday a&'- ' J ternoon.' „ r Roy and Harold Wied rich were visitors in Chicago Monday. - Charles Coates of Genoa City and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carr and family spent Sunday in the Fred Wiedrich home. . . ^ Mrs." Frankie Stephen son was A '-v Woodstock visitor Saturday afternoon. - y Mrs. Thomas Doherty was a caller in McHenry Saturday afternoon. Miss Mercedes Lindermann is visit* ing Jn the Lyle Hopper home In Chicago. ^ ^ Mrs. Fred Wiedrich and son,"Roy, spent Thursday evening in the Harold Wiedrich home. Fred Wiedrich and son, Roy, spent- Saturday morning in McHenry. Mr", and Mrs. Thomas Doherty and ' £.. '] son, John, , visited /the . former1* - '• father, -Wm.> Doherty,. at McHenrj^t. ^ : Sunday afternoon. . Mr. and Mrs. Lester Carr and fany- ' / *:V,i?' ily spent Wednesday afternoon Jt. . McHenry. 1 Wallace Hitze'l and. floremce Zahst.: /"/-"<'• * of ' Chicago; spe/nt • Sunday/, in , thlev-8.'- \ " *i W. Smith home. . -*, * I , Mr. and-Mrs. F. A, Hitchens •}'/£ visitors at, Woodstock,- Friday ing. • Mrs.^^ 3. / W,. Sniith aijd daughteiV"^ Bernice; and Mercedes ; Lindema spent Skturday in the Lyle Hop] home in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Smith an#1- family, Wallace Hitzel and Florence. Zahie enjoyed an 8 o'clock duck dii|* ner in the C. H. A/vderson home at*^ Antioch Sunday. Yellow Wiped Oat .Yellow fever is found only la a few Isolated districts of South America and Afriffi. TWENTY-FIVJ5 YEARS AGO • The only woman trapper in this vicinity, we are informed, resides near Barreville. Thus far this season, besides trapping aA goodly number of muskrats, she has captured four mink. 1 . go on record as the coldest December since 1872 as we haye had steady cold since the first of the rtionth. The West Side postoffice was moved from its old location in th^ - C. G Frett building next to M. J.i Walsh's store ift the new Justen block. This will give Postmaster Mead and his assistants the additional room that has been a lorig felt want. Counting those who "sponged" their way into Stoffel's hail after supper had been served last -Friday night, nearly eighty couples were in attendance at the New Year ball, given under the auspices of the- .Knights of Mrs. Roy Passfield was a McHeftry-p5®- business caller Wednesday. Frank Rossdeustcher is spending a number of days in Chicago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Capaller. Mrs. Glenn Robinson and family of Olympia, Wash., spent the past week here with her grandmother, Mrs E. Bacon. Frank Zuelsdorf spent the holidays in Chicago with his children. * Mr. and Mrs. Frank King and daughter spent New Year's Day in Des Plaines with friends. Mrs. Frank Hironimus and daughter, Mrs. Richard Cronin, spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. John Karls and Mrs. T. Engles in McHenry Mrs. Frank King and daughter spent Thursday in Evanston. One-Piece Dress USE THE CLASSIFIED COLUMNS FOR QUICK RESULTS Columbus. TWENTY YEARS AGO The brick for the new West Side S t a t e bank b u i l d i n g has a r r i v e d and the brick masons are on the job. Now watch the building grow. Five years ago McHenry didn't have anything that looked like a restauraht. Today she has four, three of which are located on the West Side. The shipping of ice at Borden's still continues and from presenf, indications the harvest this year will extend over a longer , period than heretofore. Frozen gas mains near Boone creek bridge in Centerville has caused the gas men no little amount of work and worry". However, the trouble is about adjusted and those who haye been deprived of the use gss are happy again. CARD PARTY AND DANCE Sponsored by the McHenry Brewers of Volo ^ TO Wednseday, 1 Refreshments Admission.259 A double collar of the Peter Pan variety is corded and stitched, covered cords tying in a bow arfe tipped **ith metal. These are two of the smart 1 eat 11 res of this one-piece" dress of altnond trreen crepe cut with an overfilouse effect. TEN YEARS AGO The new year started out with a real snow storm, which for a time threatened to reach a stage of a real blizzard. - The holdings on the east shore of Fox river, know® as the Pearl fisherifs property, are now the property of F. H. Wattles, who was the high bidder when the tract was sold on court orders at the McHenry county court house at Woodstock last Wednesday. N. H. Fetesch, who for nearly a quarter of a century has been one of this city's leading business, men and citizen, disposed of his dr^- business stock and fixtures to Thomas P./ Bolger of Woodstock, last Saturday, the new owner taking posesslon of the place on that day. GIRL SCOUTS MEET The Orchid patrol of the Swastika troop of the Girl Scouts held iflSflrst ^meeting after the holidays Monday evening at the high school. Work on the curtains for the Girl Scout room was under way and the girls are tajkt, ing a great Jatef^st in furnishing the room.^*- t Come out for the meeting next Mofi? day night. Girl Scouts, and help III 1 the work and enjoy a good time. For Rent or Sale REASONABLE, TO RKJIIT PARTY. LARGE DANCE-HALL, DINING ROOM AND BAR,'LIVING QUARTERN, KIT-, CHEN. MODERN PLUMBING. - BUILDING FOUR YEARS OLD.' AT LILY' LAKE ON MAIN HIGHWAY IN CENTER OF RESORT SECTION. AMPIJJ JSPACE FOR, PARKING AND OPEN AIR CASINO. FOR FURTHER DETAILS INQUIRE-- * Sampson, Sex & Co. 139 N. Clark St. r Central 6829 Chicago, Illinois 12^ § In convenience alone, the tele- ' phone is worth to you every penny of its small cost. But it is more than that--it's a money MAKER. Countless actual cases have proved that tt pays its own way in dollars and cents. It is only with knowledge that the business of fanning can be conducted intelligently. The farm telephone isl Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Whiting and son, Lloyd, of Elgin were recent visitors here. brings knowledge of markets and prices, and ina year'stimetheKXTFyl profits and savings that are audi because of it should moie than for telephone service. Every farai needs a telephone. Remember. It works for very small pay. Call oof Business Office, or any telephone employee will gladly help you place your ordeify Happiness lies in little things. Yes, in getting Into dry clothes In front of a blazing fireplace after plodding for hours .through rain. Flaiadealer Want Ails briar rwalte vjp/ ^7\~|I pot -tvU \ ( * \ MU5TARP OAlJ JUP A% Motley, mike MUSTARD ON VAFFLE SUCH IS LIFE 1^'CfcsHw Sffcies A hlATUPAU ^4t$V\l<E