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1 * ' ,^vrv <j% 4 « ;*v7«aFw * v *z «» f' \ ,3l'r*^^&s ' 4 *••,&&» •*- % v%-%ift; /• f' r ;tw.; ..V -V ", , If" • - -"* •* A - v- ~ , v v '* if :: ^ ••' '.ro ^"'5- • • ' $ "r "' ^1 •->.-, ":rj. •- ...i - .':*•••• i..- . . fff ^ / Thursday, August 12, BPm's THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER Published every Thursday at McHenry, 111., by Charles F. Renkh. ' Entered as second-class matter at the postoffice at McHenry, 111., the acr of May 8, 1879. under One Year ... Six Months .-...$2.00 $1.00 A. H. MOSflER, Editor and Manager Lillian Sayler, Local Editor -- -- -- Telephone 197 ~'X< , Scottish "Stone of Destiny" Under the Coronation chair in Westminster Abbey is the famous Scottish "Stone of Destiny." More than 600 years ago'the stone, which according to biblical legend was Jacob's pillow when he dreamed of his famous ladder, \yas removed to London from the Scottish town of Scone when Edward I was crowned. In ancient days, according to a writer in the Philadelphia inquirer, instead of being crowned, the Kings of Scotland journeyed to Scone, where in coronation festivities they took their oaths seated on the "Stone of Destinv." , :-i v v.? Cockatoos of Parrot Family ^ r'Cbckatops are a branch of-the * > parrot family and particularly^ jl characterized by the large crest of feathers on the back or top of the head; This crest may be raised or lowered at will but the best chances £* of seeing it spread Eor. raised is when the. bird is/excited or jtist as it lights . on the, perch. The majority of cockatoos are pure white and the colored trimmings are" their most distinguishing feature, according to a . writer in the Los Angeles Times. Sterilization by Silver Successful commercial advantage has been taken of the discovery made more than 40 years ago that water in contact with clean copper or silver becomes sterilized without any destruction of the salts which take place in distillation. It is known as the katadyne process. The silver is introduced into the water by the immersion of plates through which is passed a very feeble current of electricity, and this is said to effectively kill the bacteria, The cost of the current for treating a hundredweight of water amounts to a few cents. The greatest expense is the silver, but i,t *s consumed utsniall quantities. V. FOR SALE FOR SALE--Choice Building Lots in McHenry. EARL R. WALSH, Phone 48. 1-ti FOR SALE--Seven room house, two lots, two-car garage on Main Street, Inquire of Walter F. Vogt, Geneva, III. 9-4 FOR SALE -- Vegetables and John Pitzen, Johnsburg. sweet 12 FOB RENT FOR RENT--One Modern 5-room apartment and garage; newly decorated; steam heat. Tel. 17, Mrs. John R. Knox. 10-tf HELP WANTED ^ Great Dane, Wild Boar Hunter The Great Babel appetite is natural, for it is one of the largest of canines, sh^xijjg that hooflf with the mastiff and Irish wolfhound, ft stands high in dogdom because of its antiquity as a breed and its excellence at the job for which it was bred, wild boar hunting. The latter is a sport calling for the highest degree of courage and coolness, whether the hunter be man or dog. ! , Largest Piece of Jade Hie largest piece of jade ever found in North or South America was discovered in an ancient Mayan mound near Guatemala city. Act cording to the Carnegie Institution of Washington, it was 16 inches in diameter and weighed almost 200 pounds. v Habits of the Crow The crow is gregarious in habits and it is said that one or more birds act as sentinels to warn the remainder of the flock of approaching danger. Naturalists agree that he has-various calls, each of which bait, a different meaning. Sundial Consulted by Moses; ytlsed as a sundial at Thebes thirteen centuries before Christ, the Obelisk of ancient Luxor probably was consulted frequently by Moses, and certainly was one, of the most useful Ornaments in the court of Rameses II, observes a Paris United Press correspondent. It was transported to Paris after the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt, and has been standing in the Place de la Concorde for more than a century. ~ZZT ' 11 * Penny Bought a Resort Zakopane, famous Polish tourist resort, was once put up to auction as part of a vast estate. To save it for his country, a Polish nobleman offered a penny more each time a non-Polish bidder made an offer for it. Tl\e bidding went'up and up, but the Pole finally secured the resort "for just a penny more than others had offered. WANTPEU--Competent girl for general housework; $15 per week. Mrs. Charles Hollenbach, Pistakee •' Bay, Phone 187, 12 WANTED---Maid for general housework; good cook; wages, $8.00. Cox, Pistakee GoO-J-i. ?12 W ANTED--Girl or Woman for general housework; good home and wages. McHenry 627-J-2. *12 Knight of the Bath The title Knight of the Bath is derived from the ceremony of bathing, which was practiced as a symbol of purity when a knight wafs inaugurated. The last time this ceremony was used in creation of knights was at the coronation Charles II in 1661'. of Queen Mary's Garden *" One of the oldest children's gardens in the world is at Inchmahome Priory, Scotland, where "Queen Mary's Garden" is shown as the place where Mary Queen of Scots played and tended flowers when she was a child of nine. Smallest Book in the World The smallest book in the world is a translation of the chief parts of the "Kubaiyat of Omar Khayyam," which is in the Bodleian library at Oxford, England. The volume measures one-fourth of an inch in height and three-cixteetrttaa oi an inch in Width. WANTED--Trustworthy man or boy as caretaker. Light farm work. $30 to $40 per month. Write Box H. K., care of Plaindealer. ^ 12-3 WANTED--Girl or woman for general housework. F. H. Scharff, 58 Orchard Beach. 12 WANTED. preferred; Cafe, McHenry. -- Waitress; Experience Steady position, Karls' 12 RELIABLE DEALER WANTED--To handle Heberling Products in McHenry County. Excellent opportunity for the right man, selling direct to farmers. Earnings $35 weekly not unusual. Write for free catalogue. G. C. HEBERLING CO., Dept., 409, Bloomington, 111. 12-2 mSGELLAHEOFg GARBAGE COLLECTING---Let us dispose of your garbage each week, or oftener if desired. Reasonable rates. Regular year round route, formerly George Meyers'. Ben, JSmith. Phone 157 or 631-M-l. 2-tf See FRANK BENNETT at the North western Hotel, West McHenry, for those EXCEPTIONAL MASSAGE TREATMENTS. House Calls or Office calls, $2.00 or 6 for $10.00. Phone McHenry 23. 46-tf White Geld White gold is a mixture of ordinary 18-carat gold and an alloy-- chiefly palladium, a, metal belonging to the same group as platinum but not so costly. The result is difficult to distinguish frort platinum. Crossed Niagara Falls on Rope In 1859 and '60 Jean Francois Gravelet gained^world fame, under his professional name of Blondin, by skipping across Niagara Falls on a rope stretched 160 feet above the leaping water. Tone Languages Not Whispered Tpne languages such as Chinese, Japanese and Burmese cannot be whispered because their inflections are almost as important as their articulation.--Collier's Weekly. "Deadhead" **Deadhead," the term used to designate a person who is admitted or transported on a pass, is a literal translation of the Latin phrase fee put mortuum." Seed Pearls True Midgets Seed pearls are true "midgets." Many experiments have proved that they do not continue to increase in size, developing layer upon layer like regular-sized pearls, hq matter how long they are left in the oyster says Collier's Weekly. Materials Used in Making Glass Most glass is made from the same materials used from the very beginning, namely, soda, lime and sand, and the proportions are usually about the same as those used perhaps 4,000 years ago or more. LAWNMOWERS--Sharpened and Repaired. Otto Mueller, at B. H. Freund Garage, corner Elm street and Riverside Drive. 52-tf ELECTRICAL FLOOR SANDING-- New equipment--latest on the market. All floors made perfect. Prompt and satisfactory service guaranteed. Estimates cheerfully given. HENNING NEWMAN, 932 Marvel Ave., Woodstock. Phone 451-M. 52-tf THOMPSON AWARDED RIBBONS AT FLOWER ^ SHOW IN ALGONQUIN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thompson, Maud Granger. H. M. Stephenson of Ringwood ana Mrs. William Van Natta of Crystal Lake attended the flower show at Algonquin, Tuesday evening. Mr. Thompson exhibited some of his snore ckovs Mrs. Emma Furlong is spending several weeks with her sister in Iowa. Mrs. Charles Freund entertained the members of her club on Tuesday night. Auction five hundred was the evening's pastime and prize winners were Mrs. A1 Schmeltaer, Mrs. Math Nimsgladioli in the show, sponsored by the j gern and consolation went to Mrs. Algonquin Garden Club, and received i Charles Freund. A dessert lunch was three ribbons on his assortment of blooms. He received a blue ribbon on his red Phipps Gladioli, Maid of Orleans took third prize and a yellow seedling he had raised, received honorable mention. His flowers were 'exhibited in Class D for specimens bloomed in named varieties. All exhibits in the flower show were judged for points in color harmony, relation of1 flower to container, proportion, distinction and perfect arrangement. % Mr. Thompson, who is very interested in flowers, has, in his garden, about 1,800 gladioli in a beautiful variety of colors. ' * GIBBS' GROCERY ANH MARKET, MAIN ST., ^READY FOR BUSINESS '•Gibbs' Grocery and Market" is the name of a* new business opened on Main street this week when C. W. Gibbs bought the Northland Packing company market conducted" by Herbert Larson. Mr, Gibbs plans to carry a complete line of groceries, meats, fresh vegetables and fruits and conduct a first class store. A telephone has been installed and delivery service is supplied for the accommodation of customers. Herbert Larson will continue to work at the store until the first of September when he will go to his old home town, Fox Lake, where he has bought a market. Mr. Gibbs promises service and satisfaction to his customers and will appreciate the business of his friends and the people of McHenry. served at conclusion of cards. The club will meet next at the home of Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer. Mrs. Math Nimisgern, Mrs. Arthur Kattner and Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer attended a card party at Round Lake on Wednesday afternoon. They were all lucky winners. Mr. and Mrs. John Sheets entertained a party -of friends on ^Thursday night, in honor of the fourth birthday anniversary of their daughter, Charlene. Cards were enjoyed by the grown-ups, while the kiddies played games. Refreshments were served. Mrs. A1 Schmeltzer, May, Johnsburg, jutd Mrs* Fred May, Ingleside. Wade Sanborn has returned to his duties aS mail carrier, having enjoyed a week's vacation in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wagner and family of Ghiqago are en joying a week's vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sanders and family of Montana are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sanders. George Wagner of Chicago, who had the misfortune of breaking his collar bone is recuperating at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Freund. Terrance J. Druggan, 37, of Prairie View, one-time big shot of the gang world, came to the Lake county jail late Tuesday night of last week, when he learned that there were two state McHenry township, her father being warrants against him, one charging one of the pioneers in the vicinity. - FORMER RESIDENT ^ DIES AT WHITTIER, ? t CAL., ON JULY £§ Mxa. Nina Cristy, 76 years old, died at Whittier, Calif., on July 29, and funeral services were held at the Ringwood M. E. church at 10 a. m. this Thursday morning, with Rev. Harry Collins officiating. Burial was' in Ringwood cemetery. . , : Mrs. Cristy is survived by two softi* Lynn and Harold. The family formerly resided in McHenry and Mrs. Cristy was born and reared in this vicinity. After leaving McHenry they resided in Joplin, Mo., for several years. She was the daughter of Samuel If. and Eliza Walker, early settlers in with her mother, Mrs. Edith Cleveland, of Round Lake, motored to Rockford on Tuesday to visit relatives. Members of her club met at the home of Mrs, Ella Siegler on Wednesday night to spend an evening at cards. Three tables of ftve hundred werfc in play and prizes were awarded to those achieving high scores. The serving of a lovely lunch brought this pleasant evening to a close. - Paul Weber and A1 Schmeltzer transacted business in Waukegan on Thursday. _ Mr- and Mrs. Nick Miller of Milwaukee, Mr. and Mrs. Ben May and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Christensen enjoyed the double-header between the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Bees at Wrigley Field on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kattner and son, Billy, spent the weekend with friends in Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Miller and family spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith at Johnsburg. A party of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. William Britz in Fox him with assault and battery and the other a peace warrant. The swagger of the "Terry" Druggan of pre-repeal days was gone. As he came up to the jail window to be booked by Deputy Sheriff Harold Scheskie, he meekcompany ) ly have his naujie, age and business. In addition to the new enterprise Lake to d aT1 afternoon at cards Mr Gibbs is the proprietor of the (and Five tables of five hun- Nook, a restaurant on the corner of jdred were in p,ay and the loveIy prizes Mam stretet and Route U. S. 12, and for scores went to Mrs. Charles for many years was employed with Freund. Mrs. William May, Mrs. Peter the Pure Milk Association. Mrs. E. E. Denman and daughter, Alta May, attended the funeral of Mr. Denman's uncle at Waukegan Saturday. First B. R. Engines Light The first railway locomotives weighed only four or five tons. May, Mrs. Arthur Klein and Mrs. William Britz. Consolation went to Mrs. Edmund May. Following- cards, a delicious lunch was served. The event was in honor of Mrs. Frank Pfrosser, who was the happy recipient of many beautiful gifts. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Joseph Britz, Rockford; Mrs. Ed Hoffman, Wilmette; Mrs. Arthur Klein and Mrs. William He said he was a brewer. Druggan reputed to have been an ally of Ai Capone during the prohibition days, has made hisjiome at Prairie View for several years. Charles H. Petersen, manager of the Druggan farm, owned by Terry's mother, complained to Assistant State's Attorney John R. Bills that Druggan had beat him .up because he refused to join in the purchase of cattle and horses. . . < Born in New Hampshire, Mr. Wafter came here when about twenty-five years old, in the hope of bettering his prospects. Sitarting with a forty-acre; tract he gradually beattne a large, landowner at Ringwood and also QfK erated a pickle factory. ; DROWNS AT DETROIT •\W. E. Whiting received word ea^Sfc this morning that his grandson, Hugh Powerr-, 18 years old, had drowned Wednesday at Detriot, Mick., where he was living with his mether. No furth-' er particulars have been learned, tip to this time. Subscribe for Tlie Plaindaaler. Summer Evenings Oause discomfort unless one can find the ri^ht place ^^enjoy theak: , ~ < However You can be cool fcruT coffifdrtii!tofc, ^ drinks and a pleasing environment, right in the old home / liimif you wiU visit - ,, Old Town Taverh Oil Riverside Drive -- And it's the siame in the daytime. FLOYD COLEMAN, Prop READ WHAT THIS USER SAYS: BEFORE YOU BUT--An Automobile ask about our finance plan. Prompt, efficient service at lowest cost. Phone 43. EARL R. WALSH. 1-tf Andrew Carnegie, Messenger Boy Andrew Carnegie, the philanthropist, became a telegraph messenger boy in 1851, subsequently learning telegraphy in the employ of the Pennsylvanija railroad and becoming a telegraph operator.- fcrrv WANTED--We have clients who will buy moderately priced homes in McHenry. Phone 43. EARL R. WALSH. 1-tf Covering of Atlantic Cables The Atlantic cables are covered with a thin layer of an alloy of nickel and iron known as permalloy. There is some copper in this mixture. The Windward Islands The Windward islands and their northern-isle neighbor, Martinique, in the Lesser Antilles are noted for 'scenic beauty and quaint cities. Trying to Please Everybody "De man dat tries to please everybody," said Uncle Eben, "ain't gine to git along nigh so well as de man who squares up to de world an' gits everybody tryin' to please him." CEMENT WORK--I have a continuous mixer mounted on a truck especially equipped for pouring flat surfaces, such as cow yards and barn floors. No wheelbarrows necessary, fast work. Will furnish gravel and haul same to complete job. Get my price before starting any job. See or call Frank Ehredt, near Volo; P. O., Round Lake, R-l. Tel. R. L. 14-W-l. *10-3 Many Varieties of Pheasants Pheasants, like turkeys and chickens, are descended from the Jungle fowl of Java, Ceylon, and India, and there arjeimany different va- •eties bred ail over the world. Boulevard Named for Jackson Jackson boulevard, one of Chica go's most important radial arteries to the West side, was named for Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States. Almost Unknown One oi Mexico's least-known territories is that closest to the United States--Baja California. Its interior is terra incognita. Cactus Stem Produces In the desert cactus the making of lood for the plant is dpne by the stem, instead of by the leaves as in most plants. " Atlantic's Steamer Track The Atlantic's steamer track, along which the great liners go to and from Europe, is only 10 miles wide. Man May Walk 65,000 Miles In an average life of seventy pears, an average man will walk a distance of 65,000 miles. Has the Wrong Slant Jud Tunkins says sometimes man thinks he's a great leader when heis only a runaway hoss. Air Minded in 1865- An *'air voyage" nullification Clause was in a life insurance policy written in 1865. Vesuvius Potash Utilized ^ Vesuvius, the famous volcatio .yields potash which is employed in Agriculture. Fatigue Causes Trouble Fatigue occurs first in brain, then nerve, then muscle. Not less than one-third the cost of sickness and accidents could be attributed to fatigue. Adding New State Stars When a new state was added to Ihe Union, the new star was added on the 4th of July following the ad mission of the state. April as a War Month The World war, entered by the United States in April, was the fifth of six major United States' wars to begin in that month. Explosives Used in Mines, 1627 The first use of explosives in mining dates back to 1627 in Hungary says "Industrial and Engineering Chemistry." -€>iant Warriors in Texas A race of giant warrior Indians roamed the hills and plains of Texas nearly 1,000 years ago. Tempers Run in Families Tempers, like temperaments, run in families not because of heredity but because of proximity. Dragonflies Fly Backward Dra'gonflies fly backward and sidewise without altering the position of their bodies. Activity of Human Heart " The human heart beats mort than |D0,8e0 time* each More Self-Control Needed Sometimes it takes more selfcontrol not to d^ ttuogs to do them. :• • "HAVE GIVEN MY HEATER A, §tWO MONTHS' TRIAL AND AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT. IT COSTS ME LESS THAN A DOLLAR A MONTH TO OPE RATE AN D I C E RTAINLY RECOMMEND IT HIGHLY." (from on actual tmsfintoniol in our fibs) ALL-AROUND FROCK AN AUTOMATIC GAS WATER HEATER ON OUB GUARANTEE OF Ott^fO4 K/l An offer made possible by our now loir - Gas Rates for water heating. For business, for shopping, for school--a trimly tailored frock of ribbed alpaca comes in navy or black. Studs fasten it down the front, collars and c jffs of men's striped shirting add a ^w note ia. trimming. Y©o be die" judge! If you are not entirely satisfied with one of oof Automatic Gas Water Heaters, just say the word and we'll remove the unit-- telund you every penny you paid.' t ' ^ How can we do this? Well... ^fth the new Gas Rates for water heating now in effect, we feel sure you'll be satisfied. So sure, in feet, that here's all we ask you jo do. Purchase an Automatic Gas Water Heater or Conversion Unit and have it installed in your home for 30 days. Enjoy the comfort and ^Convenience of always having hot water on tap--ready for instant use. At the end of 30 day% look at your gas bill--and if you think it too high--^we'll remove the water heater--refund every penny you paid in, Fair enough, isn't it? So why not take advantage of this offer today. Chooie die water heating unit you want now while prices are still so remarkably loUt Pay for it on easy terms if you likebut remember . . . "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!"' Don't delay--Visit your Western United store today for full particulars. < r •Jk , ww* OLD STt\* ta»k Size of St. Peter's Cathedral St. Peter's cathedral, Rome, hat an area of 227,009 square feet, byfar the greatest among the world'# churches. Oniy $i HEATQt GAS ELECTRIC COMPANY. -4 to Geno Poultry Remedies at Wattles! Drugstore. 8-p4 p*r.