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i V rf, - -J* ^ *** . * v ' *"'V "* si/ 1 *t** #4. ** sSk,' &•' a &i K*«\K ^VJ •' V" '/*£t ' . ' * : : > • i r ' 1 - " E^fv- :"' \-^Cf^2 * •* Wyi-vi^^ * - £ , . • : . i J L - v v jfcg r„ , *£. ••'* "3 * "5. 'i • r sv ,jp •>.'*, ->^.- • , ii iinfi^iiBiiy' r«V: ?• ,"' >?»? -« £ . " . * £ IX if, , #5' HI • i %• ^ ' Ji * * ^ 5*** * ?/ **•« VOLUME XXVI. in ii mil 11 mil ii • MCHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1901, NUMBER 31 BUSINESS CARDS. DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. I, 80EGEON AND OCULIST. * ~ * Bnce in Justen's Block, office, McHenry. O. H. FEOBBS, M. D. "PHYSICIAN AND 8UBQBON, McHenry, 111 Office at Residence. DR. A. E. AOBINGEE. ^PHYSICIAN AND SUBGEON, Office In the oW Post Office bulialoir, one door east of J. Miller's store, West McHenry, III. Resi­ dence, house formerly occupied by Dr. Os­ borne. All professional calls promptly at­ tended to. •V FRED'K C. PAGE, M. D. ^PHYSICIAN AND SUKGEON.-Special at- ,-f£ •* tentlon diseases and surgery of eye, ear, nose and throat. Office hours: 8 to V a. m., 1 to 4 aud 6 to 8 p. m. Office. Church block, Woodstock, III. Telephone--Office, 122; Resi~ ' dence, 1X8. KNIGHT * BROWN. J A TTOBNEY8 AT LAW. 100 Washington A street, Chicago, 111. s ••" •. A TTORNEY, solicitor, " lections a specialty C. P. BARNE8. and Counselor. Col- Damage Suits, etc. ce at Woodstock, 111. 8TBAYER & STRAYEK, A TTOBNEYB AT LAW. Practice In all the *»• courts of the state. Golleotlons given courts tal attention. [ building. Suite 210 Real 1 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL. : > D. T. SMILEY, A TfOHNt5Y, Counselor, Solicitor and No- tary Public. Will give prompt and im- - mediate attention to all business Intrusted tb -his cue. Office in Hoy's Block. Woodstock, II ~ I H. C. MEAD, ustiop of the Peace and General In­ surance Agent, including Accident :s,t- and Life Insurance. ̂ - WMT MCHBNBY, - - life. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jewalar Ko. 126 State street, Chicago. f Special attention given to repairing Fine 11 * Watches and Chronometers. Ffr '.-.fy %M~ A full assortment of goods in his line. Office, Kendal Block, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BR. W. C. BESLEJY SURGEON V? DENTIST a Specialty, with (he administra­ tion of Nitrous Oxid Gas or Vitalised Air. ' Grown >a<l Bridge Work • Specialty f MRS. a. F. BOLEY, Frapristor of HcHeary Bibwbij, MoHENRY. ILL.: s ^ Always on Hand With i **- the Beet Beer-- BOCISTIB8. MASONIC. N«8mr Loses, NO. 158. •. V-and A. M, ~ second and " 'Regular Communications the / 'fourth Mondays in each month. ^ . ROLLIN WAITB, W. M. JOHN EVANSON. Secy. , W.O.O.F. St. Patrick's Oonrt, No. 18?. W. O. O F.. meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. MBS. R. J. SUTTON, Chief Ranger, t LOBKEXA WUBB, SecreUff. /;;• M. W. A. . : ̂ ss Regular Meetings every Setlara a#S Vburth ' Wednesday evenings of each month, at their f i Hall, over Evanson's store. W. P. STEVENS, Consul. ? «. O. MBAD, Clerk. C. O. F. , **' v ,5>! Meet First and Third ^^each month in Forester Hall. ANTON ENGKLN, Chief Banger. JOHN NEXSS, Recording Secretary. Loci8 OEKTEIh Financial Secretary. JOHN J. BAHBIAN, Treasurer. Trustees: John Heimer, Anton Engeln. Ben Lauer. C. O. F. n Bt. Patrick Court No. 749. C. O. F. Meetings :: j held the Second and Fourth Monday evenings of each month In Forester Hall. J. M. Phalen, O. R. Walter Bolger, R. 8. CHURCHES. UNIVERSALI8T. Rev. J. Straub, D. D.. Pastor T. 3. Walsh President H. C. Mead Clerk James B. Pernr.... Treasurer The Willing Workers <th? ladies' organiza­ tion.) ' Mrs. John I. Story President ' Mis. L. H. Owen.... .. .ii, ... Ywe President f Mrs. C. C. Chapell. Secretary Mrs. W. A. Crlsty.........v. .Treasurer Supt. of Sunday-School F. L. McOmber Assistant -- W. A. Cristy er The Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Address Grand Crossing. Preaching Services at 10:30 A. M. and at 7:M p. M. A cordial invitation to all. ^v*v- • METHODIST EPISCOPAL. •.W. L. Whipple .....PMtor _ j«achlng Sunday 10:30 A. M- Sunday- ' School, IS x. ̂ Dr. A. E. Auringer Superintendent < Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 P. M. M-,' 1 Ladies' Aid Society meet each alternate C.l> * week. Mrs. A. E. Auringer, President, Miss * AT Cora Wilson, Secretary. « - K 0F~A Cordial Invitation is extended to alL ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Services will be held on Sunday as follows : High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. \ espers at 9 o'clock p. m. REV. FATHER KIBSCH, Pastor. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. Regular Sunday services at 0:30 o'clock a a. and IS o'clock every third Sunday. REV. FATHER O'NEIL, Pastor. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) St. John's Catholic Church, Jolinsburg have services on Sunday as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. REV. FATHER Monti NO. Pastor Chicago ft North-We*tern. fc i oSSi: >* 8J0»m...... . ^ .5 (m * 2* *** * & P*v' 9.10a . |1i. 1.08 pa,..., K#'• J _ Letts McHenry. fcx • ?JSam mk; • '• 7.32 a m &3Sam . 8,18 p m 7.SS aw... ; f P WABK DAT TBAIBB. Via Des Plalnes... .Via Des Plalnes.. S0HDAT TRAM'S. ..Via Des Plalnes... Via Elgin. WXEK DAT TRAIBB. ....Via Elgin. .Via Des Pl^ii .Via Des Plalnes-- Via Elgin SUNDAY TRAMS. .Via I>e« Plalnss... Via Elgin........ •la glyla,...,., Arrive McHenry. ....Mtpm . . <W4pm . ..11.14 a m --6.60 p m Arrive Chicago. . ..10.10 a m --9.90 a m . .9.50 a m . ...5JS0pm ....MOam ...IMism ....&#» m REV. FAtHER KIRSCH DEPART8. KaM/'W* lAboM la McHenrjr AtUr Six Years of Hard Work. \/ The Rev. Father Kirsch.who has been istor of St. Mary's German Catholic ohnrdt, in this village, for more than six Tears, has been promoted to a large parish in Chicago. When word was re­ ceived here the latter part of last week that Father Kinch was to leave ns the feeling of grief and sorrow at parting was not oonfined to his own parishioners bat was general. Father Kirech is 49 years of age. He was born and educated in Germany coming to America twenty years ago. He was ordained in Chicago eleven years ago and entered the ministry at once. For several years he was pastor of St Anthony's parish, So. Canal and 84th Sts., Chicago, having the largest German congregation in the ci par ing < He started with sixty-two „ .. lie city. He came here to fonnd a parish Aug.l, being celebrated 1894, first holy mass Ang. 15th. families but by zeal and energy the number has increased to one hundred twelve families. He bodght the ground and bnilt St Mary's church which is one of the finest structures in the county. The year previous he bnilt the parsonage. The church property is valued at $80,000 of which only $7,000 is unpaid. The above represents a wonderful amount of work to have accomplished in six years yet it has been done. The Rev. Father givefe much praise to the parishioners who have one and all been his noble assist­ ants. A grand farewell reception was ten­ dered him on Wednesday evening. Stoffel's hall was selected, being the only building large enough to accommo­ date the vast number who wished to bid the Rev. Father farewell and God speed. A very pleasing program was rendered as an introductory to the real object of the meeting. The Rev. Father O'Neill was chairman of the ceremonies. Rev. Father Kirsch, Rev. Father Stack- able. Hon. F. K. Granger and Dr. C. H. Fegers occupied seats on the rostrum. At the close of the exercises Dr. Fegers in a few appropriate words pre­ sented the Rev. Father with a beautiful gold chalice as a token of love and es­ teem from his many friends and parish­ ioners. , In a voice quavering with emo tion Father Kirsch responded with heartfelt thanks and bade his friends farewell. The Chicago Chronicle of last Satur­ day says of Father Kirsch's successor: "Father Mathias Barth, pastor of St. Teresa's German Roman ' Catholic church. Center and Osgood streets, will say his last mass at the edifice and sever forever his connection with the parish tomorrow morning. Father Barth ten­ dered his resignation to Archbishop Feehan several weeks ago. Declining health was.the cause given and the re­ signation whs accepted. "The leaving of Father Barth is a shock to the parishioners of the church. They have been with him from the time edifice was founded twelve years and have helped him build the par- up to be one of the finest Roman many X„f. Catholic churches and rectories in the Word of his resignation from the made known to the parish- iuring the last few days in the ' circulars. At the preaching of city. church loners d form of his last mass tomorrow he will cite the cause of his leaving and bid them fare­ well. "Father Barth will not tease his labors in the Roman Catholic church. The work in the city is immense and he is now going to a smaller field. He asked to be appointed to the pastorate of St. Mary's German Roman Catholic church at McHenry, 111., and he will take charge of the lesser field in a few weeks. He will be succeeded at St. Te­ resa's by Rev. Father J. F. Kirsch, founder of St. Mary's parish at McHenry and formerly assistant pastor of St. Anthony's German church at Twenty- fourth and Canal streets. He founded St. Mary's church six years ago, where he has since preached. "Sorrow is expressed on all sides by the parishioners of St. Teresa's in the resignation of Father Barth. He was greatly beloved and had found friend­ ship in the hearts of all the member? of the church. He was born in Germany, near the city of Treves, fifty years ago. At the age of 1 year he came with his parents to this country, who immediate­ ly settled in Chicago. When he was 2 years old he was taken to Freeport, 111., where he secured a public school educa­ tion. In a few years he moved to Wis­ consin, and, seeking ecclesiastic honors, entered St. Francis' seminary at Mil­ waukee. From there he graduated with high honors. "Father Barth was ordained to the priesthood in 1878 in Chicago. The or­ dination exercises being performed at the cathedral by Bishop Foley. Im­ mediately after becoming a priest he was appointed assistant pastor of St. Francis German churcn, at West Twelfth street and Newberry avenue. Here he was stationed for four years, when he was sent to start a new Ger­ man parish at South Chicago. He suc­ ceeded in his task and in the course of a few years the cathedral SS. Peter and Paul, now one of the most flourishing German churches in that part of Chica­ go, was established. His work now was recognized by the bishop and in 1888 he again was sent to found a branch of SS. Peter and Paul in another part of South Chicago. He established what is now known as St. Francis de Sales church, One Hundred and Second street and Ewing avenue, "In August, 1889, Father Barth was requested by Archbishop Feehan to start a new German parish on the north side. In half a year he accomplished the task and with the aid of his parish­ ioners founded St. Teresa's church. The edifice and the parish-house were erected at a cost of #65,0(K> and the debt on them has been cleared away during the ten years, with an amount of $17,000 standing. A farewell reception will be extended him at the parish-house to- mprrow |if|ernoon." (^ ^ "TSie subscrtber -will sell at pnMfe wac- tion, on the Michael Cleary farm, one- half mile south of the village of McHen­ ry, on Thursday, Feb. 7,1901, commenc­ ing at 10 o'clock a. m., the following property: 0 new milkers and close spring­ er cows, a choice lot of young cattle, a choice 8 months old colt, a span of horses, one new corn binder and a gen­ eral stock of farm tools, all in good con­ dition. A quantity of oats, corn and barley. For full particulars see large hills. JAMES CLEARY, Proa I*. K. CbuifGHER, Auctioneer, f- OF A PERSONAL NATURE. PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW* A Wcokljr Badfet of Poisons! Mntton Picked Up Bore and Thon by HM Plaindooleor Scribe. BECAUSE OP THEE. My life has grown so dear to me Because of thee! "i My maiden with the eye And qutet mouth, aud forehead puttQt Joy makes a summer In my bean ;v» ^ * * •U'-\ Because thou art The very winds melodious be Because of thee! The rose Is sweeter for thy sake. The waves in softer music break, On brighter winjrs the swallows Because thou art! My sky !s swept of shadows free Because of thee! t •. Sorrow and care have lost their : The blossoms glow, the linnets slngv^ f All things in my delight have part, Because thou art: • > --The Journal. Elgin Butter Market. Again no butter was offered on the board of trade, and consequently no sales were recorded. The volume of Lusiness transacted, however, is not di­ minished, but to those not accustomed ro the workings of the board it appears that no business is done. Th1 output of the week was 10,575 tubs, or 634,500 pounds. The market was firm at 21 cents. L. V. Lusk, of Fort Hill, was in town Friday. George W. Besley spent Tuesday in the city. Wm. Sutfin, of Dundee, was in town on business Friday. Mrs. T. J. Walsh spent Thursday of last week in Chicago. J. S. Brown, of Ring wood, made us a friendly call Tuesday. Sam. McDonald, Jr., of Nunda, is here visiting his father. Sam McDonald is slowly recovering from his recent severe illness. Boy Aldrich, of Richmond, was a Mc­ Henry caller Sunday evening. Hen Adams, who has been ill for the past three weeks, is able to be out Albert Miller, of Volo, visited his sis­ ter, Mrs. Joseph Freund, here Sunday. Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Brown were the guests of relatives in Nunda Wednes­ day. Mrs. F. T. Colby, of Chicago, visited her mother,. Mrs Robert Wright, last week. Willie Frett, of Chicago, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Frett over Sunday. Frank Wattles, who has been serious­ ly ill for some time past is reported im­ proving, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carls are the par­ ents of a baby daughter bora Monday morning, Alex. Tweed, the post master at Fox Lake, was a pleasant caller at this office last week. E. W. Howe, who has been oonfined to the house for several days, is able to be around. Miss Dora Besley was in attendance at the funeral of Elijah Bowers in Rich­ mond Monday. John P. Lay, of Johnsburgh, was a McHenry visitor Saturday ana made us a pleasant call. Mike Huff has rented the Wheeler farm east of Richmond and will move there March 1st Mrs. W. A. Cristy returned from a visit with friends ift Elgin and Chicago Wednesday evening. C. W. Jordy, hardware and lumber merchant of Oneida, la., called on S. S. Chapell last Saturday. A baby daughter came to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cobb last Saturday morning. \v w.. Mrs. D. F. Hanly has received word that her mother, Mrs.. Bennett, of Ross- burgh, N. Y., is in very poor health Mrs. J. M. Preston, who has been the guest of McHenry relatives for the past week, returned to her home in Chicago Tuesday morning. Miss Emma Fay left for Chicago Sat­ urday where she will spend a month and then go to Vineland, N. J., where she will resume her school duties. W. E. Wire went to Chicago Tuesday to be present with his brother who un­ derwent a severe surgical operation at St Luke's hospital.--Hebron Tribune. Mrs. J. S. Brazier and son, John, left Tuesday afternoon for Kansas City,Mo., where she had been called by the critical illness of her mother. --Harvard Herald. We are in receiot of a letter from Ben F. Wright, of Tacorn a, Wash , in which he tells us that he is in the best of health and is having a successful business ca­ reer. The Plaindealer is in receipt of a very handsome calendar from Emil Arnold the real estate, loan and insurance agent of Woodstock, for which he has our thanks. H. C. Mead is in attendance at the Farmer'6 Institute in Hebron today. He will take part on the program by responding to the address of welcome by Frank Rowe. The Pasture Stock Food Co.,834 Times building, Chicago, offers $15 per week and 10 per cent, on all sales for a man with horse and buggy to sell Pasture St.*ck Food. 29-20t. Carl Ralston, of Joplin, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Johji Ralston, Jr.,and Major Beck- ley, Chicago, Capt Beckley and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Whiting, Nunda, were here to attend the funeral of Mr. Edson Brezee on Monday. Jos. H. Huemann, the hustling imple­ ment agent of johnsburgh, uuuW us a pleasant«call Tuesday, mx.- Huemann is getting ready fw spring^rade and ex­ pects to do a largorjMiHness this year that at any previoustime. •J. H. Miller has recently erected a fine monument to the memory of James Alfred Perry, The monument is of sarcophagus style and of the best Ver­ mont granite. It is one of the finest pieces of workmanship in this section*'--1 Simon Stoffel has a book of over 400 cuts representing masquerade costumes on exhibition in the store. All are cor­ dially invited to consult it free of charge. With ideas derived from it suits can be made at a trifling expense. Charles Lamphere drove a bus load of young people to Nunda last Thursday evening to attend a dancing party. Auioung the number were: Messrs. George Gilbert,E.C.Joslyn, Ed.Whiting, Dick Walsh, Harry Wightman, Misses Edith Wright,Rose Justenand Florence Searles. Marcellus L. Joslyn,of Woodstock,was here Friday afternoon, while on his way home from a business trip to Wisconsin on telephone matters. Mr. Joslyn has, by keen business ability, accomplished a great deal for the business interests of McHenry county in t he way o; service.--Harvard Herald. r - > Mrs. C. H. Park*, Mr. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. T L. H. Owea was a Sunday visitor In Elgin. Miss Myrtle Slimpin. of Elgin, was a McHenry visitor last Tuesday. Mrs. H. C. Smith was pleasantly en­ tertained by Elgin relatives the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. OL Mead, Mr. and Mrs. J. Walshr'at tended the funeral of Mrs. vAlle|t at Ringwood last Tuesday. s g Messrs. Chas. Orre and Geo. Hansen, members of the Chicago, will the guests of John D Lodtr. During their stay they will enjoy the sport of hunting. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Sisley and little son, Raymond, of Genoa, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Schoon- maker last Sunday. Mr. Sisley is pub­ lisher of the Issue and also postmaster. George has his eye on something ̂ at Springfield and without we miss <eur guess he'll get what he's after. Mrs. Helen G. Hall, of Chicago, is in McHenry visiting her brother, Frank Cobb. Mrs. Hall is much impressed with McHenry and thinks of ivstdinq here permanently. She would be a val­ uable addition to McHenry society as she is prominent in Chicago club work, being an active member ofthe W. R. C., O. E. S. and the I O. F. Mrs. M. J. Walsh and Miss Walsh were enjoying a sleigh ride Wednesday afternoon when the horse became un­ manageable and ran away. It started at the mill and opposite the city hall both ladies were thrown out The animal ran until it reached Mr. Walsh's store where it stopped. Fortunately there was no damage clone to eitherjoc- cupants or sleigh \' John Brents, tile popular janitor of the public school, knows how to do things just about right and, also, keep on the sweet side of the school ma'ams. Know­ ing that they were a trifle despondent over their luck of sleigh-rides he de­ cided to gratify their wishes and Wed­ nesday evening took themont in "state." Such a jingling of bells, tooting of horns and whistling of whistles has seldom been heard. It is really said that a number of pedestrains vtare frightened into a state of nervous prostration thinking it was Gabriel1 sounding his BAND CONCERT. Masquerade Dancing Party. The eighth grade pupils of the public school issued pretty, little invitations to their friends to attend a masquerade dancing party in Riverside hall last Thursday evening. Some fifty young people were present. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening en­ joyed by alL ____ r | -- Taxes! Taxes! On and after this date I will pe at the following places for the collection of taxes: Thursdays--J. J. Miller's store, West McHenry; Saturdays--Owen Sc. Chapell's store, McHenry; Mondays--C. M. Adam's store, Johnsburgh; Tues­ days--J. E. Cristy *s store, Ringwood. 8i-st PBTER ROTHERMEL, Collector. Very Oeneroas. Our organization takes advantage of the opportunity here offered to thank Mr. Simon Stoffel for his kindness in donating the use of his excellent hall for the concert given last Friday even­ ing. ^MFLSTENRY MILITARY BAND, , % Per JNO. OLSON, Pres. Taxes! Taxes! I will be at J. J Miller's store, West McHenry, on Wednesday of each week for the collection of North Nunda taxes. •n-4t IM Bumw, Collector, OVER THE MtiK WVER MANY OF OUR OLD SETTLERS PA8SING AWAY. ttbew Bresee aad Lewis Itaatal i&bola •f This Village, ASMSI the Mora Recent One*. LEWIS I\ANIEL LINi Lewis Daniel Lincoln home in this village last Mi 75 years.* Obituary will ™ r K. SCHUMACHER. E. Schumacher died at the home of his son in this village Wednesday even­ ing, Jan. 30, aged «0 years. The body will be taken to Milwaukee/ for inter- / Members of the McHenry Reader a Fine P; The concert given by the McHenry Military band last Friday evening, was a grand sucoeas. The hall was filled to overflowing with a sympathetic and ap­ preciative audience. The program consisted of fifteen num­ bers presented entirelv by members of the band. Where each is so thoroughly master of his part it is hard to particu­ larize but from first to last the even ten­ or of the entertainment was not broken by a flaw. The boys made a very pleasing picture as the curtain rolled up for the first num ber. They were arranged in a semi-cir cle on the rostrum and attired in white duck trousers Mid the dark green coats of their unimform were just about as fine looking lot of fellows as one oould find. Had any doubts as to appreciation of their efforts in the oast arisen, they must have all been dispelled as they looked upon that vast audienoe assem­ bled to do them honor. The receipts df the trifle over $43. Weekly School Notes. Bennie Zimmerman, Anna Knox, Ar­ thur Wrede and High Gallaher are pu­ pils absent on account of sickness. Lillian Wheeler, Lena Stoffel, Rose Huson and Bessie Smith are pupils who have returned after a siege of sickness. Be careful that the line of direction does not fall without the base. Elmer would a riding go, Out on Irish Prairie, On! The plants in the first room are in full bloom and add much to its attractive­ ness. Miss Emma Fay was a visitor on Thursday last; Dr. Straub, Wednesday. The second division of the book-keep­ ing class begins on Monday, Feb. 4. All intending to take this work fcais year should be on hand on that dale. Masters of Men. The Saturday EveningPost announces for early publication a twelve-part serial story of love and adventure by Morgan Robertson. Masters of Men is a power­ ful tale of the new navy. The central figures in the story are a rich orphan, who has entered the navy as an apprentice, and a young eneis fresh from the Naval Academy. The author leads his two heroes through a maze of adventures by land and sea. This romance ma^ fairly be called the best work of the best writer of sea stor­ ies in the country. Church Notes, Mrs. W. A. Cristy will lead the *Y. P. C. U. Devotional meeting next Sunday evening. Suoject: "My church--what is it to me and what am I to it" The Willing Worke s will meet with Mrs. James B. Perry on Thursday af­ ternoon of next week. All members cordially invited. Next Sunday, February 8, the new Catholic church at Spring Grove will be dedicated. Rev. Father Deere will of­ ficiate. An invitation is extended to all. ment KDSON BRESEE. Edson Rresee died at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Ralston, one mile south of McHenry, Satumay morning, Jan. 86, aged 81 years. 7 Mr. Bresee was born i)fo Pitsford, Vt. The family consisted of .(eight children, all of whom, excepting one sister, Mrs. John Ralston, have preceded him to the higher life. His mother passed away nineteen years ago on the day of his burial. His education was limited to schools of his nfttivejtown where he learned surveying. He, also, learned the carpenter's trade, i the practice 'of which he preferred to surveying and which he followed largely as a business in life. Though his opportunities for school­ ing were limited, he became a well in­ formed and scholarly man by wide reading, careful observation and thor­ ough study. > I In 1854 he came wfest and one year later became a citiren of McHenry where he has since resided. He was a man of high morals, consci­ entious in all his dealings and beloved by all who knew him. Visitors to the Ralston home will sad­ ly miss the cordial greeting of that quiet, saintly old man. During his last illness he was devot­ edly attended by his sister who min­ istered to his every want and upon whom he leaned with such confiding love in life. The funeral was held in the Universa­ lis!, church Monday at 10:80 a. m., Rev. J. Straub officiating. The singing by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh was verji sweet and pathetic. The pall bearers were: James B. Perry, F. K. Granger, Isaac Wentworth, Robert Sherburne, Oliver Owen and Marshall Merriman. The interment was in Woodland cem­ etery. ELIJAH BO Another of Richmond's old settlers and respected citizens has crossed, the river, and, like several others in the im mediate past the call was sudden and his taking away almost without warn- Mr. Bower was greatly interested, sent an elegant floral tribute of their appre­ ciation and sympathy. Bra H. M. Hastings was marshal, and Bros. J. V. Aldrich, A. R. Alexander, L. B. Covell, Robt Hunter, J. H. Richardson and Al­ fred Wilcox were the bearers. There were fifteen different lodges represented in the procession.--Richmond Gasette. TAX BOOKS ARE OUT. Avaoaata to be Collected In Hm Varioas Towns This Tear. The Woodstock Sentinel of last week says: We understand that all of the seventeen tax collectors of the county have received their books, and they are now either actively engaged in making the taxpayers "dig up," or else making out their receipts preliminary to the great annual gathering-in of public sheckles, at which they begi"> work about three weeks later than usual, on account of the state board being late in finishing the equalization. To Deputy County Clerk Theo.Hamer we are indebted for the compilation of the following figures, showing the amounts to be collected in the several townships under the various headings of state, county, town and other tax**: S.- VJ • S • s: : ' &: 5 fSSSUS §§§: : mmm a: ssassgftsa II 2: 8: 3S8aS*gfSSgigS89l 88888S8888SS82I&8 life ISli '"East t Friday morning Elijah Bower drove out to the McClellan farm, east of town, to attend to some business mat­ ters. When ready to return home he was _ taken with a sever© pain in the region of the heart. He was assisted to the house and restoratives applied, but without avail and he died in a few min- utes after the attack. Mr. Bower has i S 4 r GENERAL COUNTY NEWS. Angele The TWO MEN ROB A STOCKMAN. Mlehael Thalen Loses CaSh Md Watoh Thugs. Michael Thelen, a horse dealer of Mc­ Henry, 111., who is visiting at 827 Larre- bee street, was held up and robbed by two men last night in Belden avenue, The near Lincoln robbery took place MATHIAS W. BAKTH. The new Pastor of St. Mary's German O&thollc Chuiph. INFORMATION GATHERED VARIOU8 SOURCES. 8MM tit MM Happening* In Condensed Form for BBIJ people-- lxthui|e Gleaning*. Mrs. Mary Ford died Saturday, Jan. 19, at her home in Crystal Lake, after a week's illness with the grippe. Mrs. Hints died at the home of her son, August Hints, near Gary, Thurs­ day, Jan. 17, after a long and lingering illness of dropsy. O. H. Gillmore, McHenry county's popular judge, has been elected a mem­ ber of the board of directors of the Knights of the Globe. < Miss Sophia Miller and William Bear­ wood were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents south of Al­ gonquin, at 11 a. m., Wednesday, Jan. 28. The mother of Judge Ben Smith, formerly of Woodstock, who died at tike remarkable age of 106 years, at her home in California, was buried at Loe ;eles. late Mrs. Chas. Thompson, of Richmond, had (2,000 life insurance policy in the Mystic Workers of the World, being a charter member of the local lodge organised last fall. A. F. Ackley, of Woodstock, took four firsts and two seconds on red P. G. ban- taips, as well as a number of other izes, at the recent poultry exhibit at ~ "ord. Mr. Ackley is breeding some exceptionally fine birds. Freeman Wilson, who received a fall: on a sidewalk at Harvard about three years ago, sued the city for ten thousand dollars damages. Throe times the case was tried, the last one Mr. Wilson being awarded five hundred dollars by the 3 Hon. E. D. Shurtleff has introduced a bill in the Legislature to appropriate $10,027.10 to re-imburse the dairymen, whose cattle were condemned and slaughtered by order of the Board of Live Stock Commissioners two years ago.--Marengo News. William Blackman died Saturday, Jan. 19, at the family home northeast of Huntley, on the Crystal Lake road. He was in his 71st year. Mr. Blackman was born in Scotland and came to this country when a young man. He was one of the oldest settlers in McHenry county. Alvm Dodd bought MM of the drove of horses brought to town last week, and while trying to get it into the barn at home, it reared, and falling on the hard ground, broke its neck and died in­ stantly. Alvin places his loss at $85,00, $50,00 of whicn is estimated profits.-- Algo nquin Citizen. While husking corn at the Jno. Mc- Cabe farm in Dunham last Saturday, Jno. Kerr, son of Alex Kerr, of Che­ mung, got his right hand caught in the husking- rollers. The thumb and fore­ finger were terribly bruised. The other fingers were closed and kept his arm from going through. It is reported that another Chicago milk dealer went into bankruptcy last week, catching several of our formers lor various amounts, the following being some of the victims: Chas. Smith, $100; Chas. Peters, $287; Mrs. C. A. Cum- mings,$181 ;Frank Ritz,$180;Heinemann Bros., $160.--Huntley Journal. Dick Wierma left with the Herald some printed matter from the Nether­ lands, from whence he hails. The col­ lection includes a church calendar, al­ bum pictures of Queen Wllhelxnina, a newspaper and a 1901 calendar with pic­ tures of the queen and her finance, all of which may be seen in the Herald draw window.--Nunda Herald. Mike Huff had a close call Monday morning and has reason to rejoice that he is not carrying an empty sleeve. He was engaged in cutting feed and while throwing on a belt got Bis sleeve canght in the cogs of the machine, tearing off the sleeves of his jumper and shirts. It was a narrow escape and an experience that Mike will not care to repeat-- Richmond Gazette. N. J. Allen, of Lawrence, started on a long trip this week, having left here with the intention of driving through to Stockbridge, Vt., with a team of bays hitched to a light wagon. A pony will also be taken along. The span of driv­ ers weigh about 2,100 pounds. Mr. Allen purchased them of Fred Bendt, the latter having paid $87 for the two when they were first brought in from the west. The distance is 800 miles and Mr. Allen expects to be on the road about 23 days, an average of 40 miles a day----Harvard Independent. Postmaster Corl has a pair of new shoes. There is nothing unusual in this, but in the manner of his acquirng them. On his recent trip to Springfield he dozed the night peacefully away in a sleeper. When morning dawned he [•bed for his shoes and was astonished to find a strange pair of brogans where his footwear should have been. Some early-rising passenger had worn away the postmaster's shoes and left his own, which, though a trifle large, are bettor shoes than the missing ones, Mr. Corl says. It tases a pretty good man to fill Postmaster's Corl'a Nunda Herald. OS • Si Prpi . t i M all-round s shoes.- been subject to similar attacks, but dur­ ing the past few months has been unus- ually well. The day before his death he attended the Wheeler auction and was jovial and had a pleasant word for all. He had made almost daily trips to his farm east of town and attended to business with his old time vigor. His long residence in Richmond had given him a large acquaintance and his friends were legion. The funeral services were held Mon­ day afternoon at the M. E. church, the edifice being crowded, many being obliged to stand. Rev. W. A. Cross, of Winnebago, a former pastor of Rich­ mond M. E. Church and chaplain of Richmond Lodge, A. F. & A. M., offic­ iated, assisted by Rev J. W. Anderson, the present pastor. The Masonic lodge, of which the deceased was an honored member, rendered their impressive bur­ ial service in the church, the weather being too cold for extended services at the grave. The Twentieth Century Male quartette furnished excellent mu­ sic. The casket was completely buried in flowers, the Lodge and Eastern Star each sending an emblematical piece. The recently organised Ladies' Ceme­ tery society, In whose work and roccees ' J c *- under an electric light and many people were passing in Lincoln avenue. The robbers secured $72 and a gold watch and chain. Thelen pursued the men, but they escaped by-running through an alley in Belden avenue near LarrabeeSt. Thelen left a Lincoln avenue cable train at Belden avenue and was walking east when the robbers drew a revolver, while the other seized Thelen. While the robbers were going through his pockets Thelen tried to throw hie watch into the street. One of the men struck him a blow in the face. After securing Thelen 'B valuables the robbers threatened him with death if he reported the matter to the police.--Chicago Tri­ bune. Smallpox Can Be Cured. '1 am willing to risk my reputation as a public man," wrote Edward Hine to the Liverpool Mercury, "if the worst case of smallpox cannot t » cured in three days by the use of cream of tartar. One ounce or cream tartar dissolved in a pint of water (hot) drank at intervals when cold is a certain never-failing rem­ edy. It has cured thousands; never leaves a mark, never causes blindness and avoids tedio« lingering;" In Honor of Baby MtOaihar. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber enter­ tained very pleasantly at a dinner party on Sunday. The occasion was the first birthday anniversary of Frank Lewis McOmber, jr. Realizing the importance of the occasion the young gentlemen de­ ported himself in a very dignified man- *' ner. The table was prettily decorated; with pink carnations and one large can­ dle in the center announced the first milestone of Baby McOmber s life. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Mc­ Omber, Mr. and Mrs. John I. Story and daughter, Miss Edna, Mr. and M». B. Gilbert, Mrs. Julia Gregory, Mrs. Emma Phillips and son, Leonard, Messrs. George and Jay Gilbert McHenry, and Mrs. James Monroe Preston, Chicago. Least We. Forget. .jgj Dance at Stoffel's Hall, Feb. 28. J J Dance at Riverside Hall, Feb. 14 •» Dance at McHenry House, Feb. Dance at Pint & Ilagan's Hall, wood. Saturday evening, Feb. 2. Chicken Pie Supper at Stoffel's Din­ ing Hall. Feb. 7. Supper from 5 until all have been served. Chicken Pie Sapper. The Ladies Aid Society will chicken pie supper in Stoffel's hall on Thursday evening, Feb 7. Suj* per will be served from 3 p.m. until au have been served at 55 cents each. A cordial invitation is extended «$*«•* joy a luscious supper and aid a woathy '