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Spring Giove, Terra 'V̂ l •'.. c Cotta and Wauconda \.6 h. - VOLUME XXVIII.- • /? 'r}, '• %; -. V ?v„ McHENRY, ,Aj-J. '*fei£ • • -- - ": --------» ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4» «9®a. tt £ t fct t tt'tfr*- DIRECTORY ^ 'X- #1115 DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON Z*MT Office and residence Green streets/Mc H en ry. AND OCULIST, corner Elin Mid Wi C. H. FEGERS, M. D. ijHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. McHentjr. ;;IT 111. Office at Residence, corner Court »a 91m streets. Telephone 383. & o 1 -? ss i'ik:' J &•» >;>. • KNIGHT 4 BROWN. LAW. 100 Washington A TTORNEVS AT LJ ft street, Chicago, III. fjK-m C. P. BARNES. TTORNEY, solicitor, and Ooaqnlor. Ool- T> T SMILEY. ^ - > f A TTORNEY, Counselor, (Solicitor and No- J'!'*!-tary Public. Will give prompt and im- ..• )'::%^lie<!iate uttcntion bo all business iotrusted to ?,TS«ew»i"T;; • Office to Hoy's Block. ..... *>' , •' Woodstock, II K-vr - y - -- -- -- ; : -- ' "IJM/I1,' '• -;• TH* S*W DXSTTIST ON THE W K8T BID* dr. r. G. CHAMBERLIN . ..; Office over Plmlr*B Drag Store. Hours from 8:80 a. m. .to 5:80 9. m CONWAY & RAINEY BINGWOOD. ILL. Fittings, Wind Mills, Steel and Wood Tanks, Farm Machinery. WELL WORK. A SPECIALTY. lalls from out of town ^«romptly attended to'. A. C. SPURLINO, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. West sit fiVlBot UtMldeice lint i^ floor west of Methodist church McHenry, Illinois. Meyers Qeneral Teaming of all kinds. ; Excavating and Qradinf. ScHENRY - - - - - ILLINOIS. Telephone, Market 451. LAHBERT Q. SENQ BUFFET $!£ ffiu!^jBtiartgnartttri tor McHenry and BIcHenry Jl county visitors. ~ J o b n S c f c a r r e s , it' I: . %r- t Fifth Ave.. Chicago. Bar Tender. REAL E8TATE >. Farms, Lots, etc., bonght and sold, knsuranoe, both Fire and Life. Agent for iEtna Life Insurance Co. C. R. THURLWELL, Over Chapell's Stote. McHenry, 111. H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General In sorance Agent, including Accident and Life Insurance. Agent for Continental Casualty Co. Insure wltn home ageuts, smootli-tonghe strangers sometimes lead people astray. WBST MCHEKBT. - - III. C. R. THURLWELL Attorney, Counselor and Solicitor, Col­ lections, Real Estate, Etc. Office over Chapell'B stove. ILLINOIS. McHENRY, ROSS, D. D. S. McHenry Illinois Over I'etesch's Drug Store, next to Bank Telephone No. >93. SIMON STOFFEL, Insurance Agent for all classes of property in the best Companies. West McHenry, Illinois. SOCIETIES. 1 ^ ; . ' - ; M A S O N I C . MCHENBT LODGE, NO. 158, A. F.and A. M.-- Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. F S. S. CHAPELL. W. M. JOHN EVANSON. Secy. W. O. O. F. St. Patrick's Court, No. 187{ W. C. O. F., meet evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. Mas. MAKY COBB, Chief Ranger. , MM RAW*™ ADAMS. Secretary. M. W. A. f Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth ednesday evenings of each month, at Stof-l's Hall, W. P. STEVENS. Consul. H. C. MEAP. Clerk. O. O. F. each Meet First and Third Sunday* oC >jmonth In Forester Hall. ®EF^ A*TOS 1TIM)¥.I.S. NHTEF S|GPF, JOHN NEISSI Recording Secretary. ?• Louis OEHTEU Financial Secretary. ' JOHN J. BAKBIAM, Treasurer. •I* Trustees* John Helmer, Anton Eageln tijBen Lauer. , fn£.C c. 0. F. ^ ̂VWd U^Secoud anV l^ourtVi Monday evening each month In Forester^Hal^^^ q r v * 4 ^ W a l t e r B o l g e r . E . 8 . • -Ŝ M .Chicago & North-western. " Oct 12, too* ^ I 5r*r*M DAT TBArtS. ^ • OhlSwL : SOUTHBOUND McHenry W15 irfil via Elgin !...».«a m vS38.0o am, i Via Dcs l'laines •:«£ a m •'•j: tlO.US p m.Via Des l'laines 5-?2p 111 ^'fci,'£fij5.01 p nt... Via Des Plalnes-- SUNDAY THAWS. Via Elgin „ Via Des l'laines Via Elgin-,. friu DAT TRAUMA. Pa nu. an|,. V ..0.47 p m ...11.14 a m . .11.14 a m ... 4.53 p in ., LeavS ^McHe%.< 17.32 a m.... Arrive Chicago ...10.10a m . ,9J5am 5.45 p m W SOUTHBOUN*. ... .Via Elgin. kjg.33 a mv Via Des Piuinea. " 13.00 p m*...... Via Elgiu SUNDAY THAIJW. 7.32 am Via Elgin 10.30 am 6:56 p m Via Elgin 8:46 p m Passengers taking 7:32 train from stations Lortb of Crystal Lalus can change ui> j4l» and arrive in Chicago itvdla •. INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. (tain iQMeernlng Local Aflill* HArt Up by the Way. New Ads Thta J. Bargains. • F. L. McOuiber--Stoves. S. S. Chapell--Winter Goods. F. A. Bohlander--Christmas Gifts. 9 Elfin Butter Bfwrket. There were no offerings of butter on the Elgin board of trade, although J. P. Younger bid 80 cents for butter. The price committee made the market firm at 28 cents. The week's sales amounted to 502,000 pounds. The Willing Workers will meet as us­ ual in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon of next week. The President's message to congress will be found on the inside pages of this paper. You should read it. CheRter Goodman calls attention to the fact that be dng up a turnip from bin garden that measures two feet in circumfrence and wsighs five and one- half pounds. Pillows, aprons and other useful arti­ cles suitable for Christmas gifts will be on sale at the bazaar to be held at Stoffel's hall by the Ladies Aid Society of tht; M. E. church. A young meat-cutter arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Frett Thursday, November 27. Chas. says he won't put him to work for a while as he has plenty of help at present. ^ At the saie held by the Willing Work- ere the sum of eighty-seven ^dollars and seventy-three cents was cleared. This doeB not include the amount takeu in by the Sunday school department With lots of cold weather to come, plenty of coal to be had, and heating stoves for sale at McOmber's for less than wholesale prices, who is to blame if you do not keep warm this winter? A goodly number of people attended the sock social at the Universalist oburch parlors last Saturday evening, and everyone enjoyed the event. The young folks cleared over twelve dollars. John Buss expects to finish his work at Marengo in about two weeks. He states that only 12,000 bushels of cu­ cumbers were taken in at the factory there this fall. Two years ago over 80, 000 bushels .were handled. The children of the late Mrs. Eliza­ beth Ay 1 ward wish, in this way, to thank the ladies of St. Patricia court. No. 87, W. C. O. F, for their prompt settlement of the insnrance carried by their mother in said conrt. In many localities the merchants are forming a combine and refuse to buy any of the prodntse of tbe farmers who buy their necessities from mail order and other wholesale (?) firms who are soliciting business throughout the ooun- try. Rev. S. W. Lanck informs us that much interest is being taken in the Sun day evening services at the Methodist church. The congregation grows larger as the season advances. He extends a cordial invitation to all to attend these meetings. Christ Kyriss, who recently moved here from Richfield, Wash., has pur­ chased C. G. Holmes' residence west of the railroad tracks, together with most of the furniture, and is now occupying the same. Mr. Holmes has moved into the rooms over his saloon. Gilbert Bros, have opened a grocery store at the corner of Wallace Ave. and 68rd street in Chicago, with Geo. Gil­ bert in charge. We are pleased to note that the boys believe in expansion and trust that the venture will bring in rich returns. They deserve it. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Freund enter­ tained a number of relatives and friends at their home east of town on Thanks­ giving day, the occasion being the twen­ tieth anniversary of their marriage. A fine dinner and supper were served and nil enjoyed a pleasant time. Benjamin Rosengarten of Elgin and Miss Annie Rubenstein of Chicago were united in marriage Sunday evening at the Lessing club house in Chicago. A wedding supper and a dance followed. Mr. Rosengarten is a nephew of H. Zim­ merman of this city and is well known here. The dance given at Stoffel's hall on Thanksgiving evening, by Mrs. Simon Stoffel, was a great success. There were 150 dance tickets sold, and it is safe to say that fully 200 conple were in the hall. Reed's orchestra was at its best, and the floor was in excellent con dition The sapper, m nana!, was tbe best possible, and inviting enough to tempt a royal family. In the boiler explosion accident at tbe stock yards in Chicago last Saturday W. T. Wells, brother of Dr. D. G. Wells, was one of tbe many who mirac­ ulously escaped death. He was buried in a heap of hot bricks, sustaining a compound fractnre of the right leg His hands were badly burned in digKing his way out and he was otherwise hurt. He was taken to Mercy hospital where Dr. Wells called on him Saturday. There is considerable talk of patting in a few powerlal gasoline lamps on the main streets of McHenry, but whether the scheme will materialize or not is a question. Geo. Curti* and Wallie Woodburn, representing different com­ panies, displayed their lamps before the city council Monday evening, but that body took no action in the matter. It may be that a few of the business men will "chip in" and buy a few of jfce lamps. • White Pine Cough Syrup cure* / OF A PERSONAL NATURE. PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. A Weekly Budget of Personal Matters Pleked Up Here and There by The Plalndraler Scribe. Mr. Keely will move to Mike Justen's farm this week. Dr. R. G. Chamberlin wasp visitor in Chicago Tuesday. John Bass, of Marengo, visited his parents over Sunday, A. C. Matthews was a visitor at El­ gin Monday afternoon. John J. Miller was a Chicago passen­ ger yesterday morning. O G. Berner was a business visitor in the big city last Friday. F. K. Granger transacted business at the county Beat Monday. Mike Thelen, of Chicago, wa§ a Mc­ Henry visitor lust Friday. Mrs. Emma Phillips was the guest of Chicago friends last week. Misses Annie and Mamie Stilling were Volo callers Thanksgiving day. Miss Emma Matthews visited friends at Nunda the first of the week. Mrs. Emil Snyder was the guest of Woodstock friends Wednesday. H. C. Duffy was out from Chicago to attend the Thanksgiving dance. Miss Pearl Morgan, of Chicago, is the guest of Mrs. Emma Phillips this weetr. Mrs. N, H' Petesch and children were visiting Chicago triends a few days last week. Misses Annie Stock and Annie Still­ ing are visiting friends in Chicago this week. Mrs. Mike Frennd and daughter, Jul­ ia, were McHenry callers one day this week. Harry Reser, of Beloit, Wis., spent a few days with his brother, J. J., this week. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Eisenmengei were. Chicago visitors a few days last week. Ed. Knox and son, Martin, took in the Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago Monday. Sam Walla, of Chicago, ate Thanks­ giving dinner with his brother, Dr. D. G. Wells. Mrs. Albert Frett, of Chicago, was the guest of Mr*«n4 |fr» jQhas. JTrett this week. Father Barth spent several days this week visiting friends at Rockford and Belvidere. Mayor Wattles took in the Live Stock Exhibition at the stock yards. Chicago, Wednesday. Miss Katie Michels, of Kenosha* Wis., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas G. Frett this week. Chas. Buss came out frooa Chicago Saturday evening and spent Sunday with his parents. Misses Katie Schreiner and Ligzie Zens, of Elgin, visited home folks here Thanksgiving day. Mr. and Mrs. H. Zimmerman attend' ed the Rosengarten-Rubenstein wedding in Chicago Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Schuenemann and fam­ ily spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Heimer. Clayton Wilson was home from Har­ vard for Thanksgiving and spent the rest of the week here. Mrs. F. A. Deusmore, of Chicago, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. R. G Chamberlin, this week Rev. F. W. Miller went to Dixon, III., Tuesday morning where be will attend a ministers' convention. Miss Tillie Meyers, who is employed in a Chicago office as stenographer, was home Thanksgiving day. Miss Hazel Nelles, of Chicago, was the guest of Misses Pearl and Blanche Nellis a few days last week, Martin Schmitt and family will this week move to the farm he recently pur­ chased north of Johnsburgb. Mr. and Mrs A. G. Eldredge, of Al­ gonquin, were guests of the former's father, C. T. Eldredge, Sunday, Harold Cristy, after spending a few days' vaoation wijbh'nis mother, returned to school at Champaign Monday morn­ ing. Chas. E. Miller, business manager of the Algonquin Ciriaen, was in town Monday and made The Plaindealer a pleasant call. Geo. Slimpin and lady friend and Miss Myrtle Slimpin and R. Burke, of Elgin, were here to attend the Thanks­ giving dance. Roy Matthews, of Chicago, was out to attend the Thanksgiving danoe and spent the rest of the week with hie brother, Eugene. Ward-Kearns Wedding. Mr. Thomas Ward and Miss Margaret Kearns were married in Chicago, No­ vember 27, 1902, at the church of Our Lady of Mt (Jarmel, by Rev. P. D. Gill. The bride is a sister of Mrs. Frank Ward and well known here, McHenry being her native town. The groom is a brother of Frank Ward and highly re- spec ted by bis business associates. He holds ;• responsible position with Siegel & Cooper as meat iuspector. The bride and groom attended the0 Thanksgiving dance at Stoffel's hall and are now tbe guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward, The Plaindealer extends congratula tions. $ •yti. Special Notice to Vitllejr Camp 97, M. W.A Election of officers will take place on the second Wednesday in December, December 10. All interested come out. W* P* STJETSNS, OonaoL *i. . ; '• •: MRS. CON LEY DEAD. Passed Away at her Home Near stoek, November SB. , .3 '* •-"TrT W.-*- ^ THE MONTHLY REPORT Died, at her home near Woodstock, Tuesday, November 25, 1902, Mrs. An­ as t-asia Conley. The subject of this ooituary was born in Kilkenney county, Ireland. Coming to America with her husband in 1849 they worked different farms for a few years and then settled on what is now known as the Conley farm. The writer, having been closely associated with the family for a number of years, feels that she can truly say her life was a beauti­ ful tribute to true Christian character. Having the charity of heart which so many lack, she was ever ready to over­ look the faults in others and by her kind words and pleasant ways, she made every acquaintance a friend. Her life was one of usefulness. Her husband having died a great many years ago, it left a responsibility resting upon her which many women could not have borne, but having the interest of her children most at heart, she toiled brave­ ly on and by her habits of industry and economy she enjoyed the comforts of a home. She was a good mother and left a place vacant in the home which never can be filled. Mrs. Conley was a victim of heart trouble, being prostrated at different times. When we thought it impossible for her to recover she Would rally and again resume her household duties. About a year ago she began to fail and all that loving hands could do was done to restore her to health but sbegradnally grew weaker and on Tuesday morning at ten o'clock cheerfully answered the summons and with a smile on her lips died as she had lived, a Christian. She was the mother of six children, all of whom were present at her funeral: Mrs. P. Welch', Minneapolis; Mrs. P. Hanrahan and Mrs. Daily, Chicago; Mrs. M. H. Fitzsimmons, Woodstock; James and Michael, at home, and a grand-aaughter, Mrs. Elmer Gorham, whom she had reared to womanhood. The funeral was held from St. Patrick's Catholic church, McHenry, and was attended by a large number of friends. The choir sang a requiem mass which was solemnized by Rev. P. M. O'Neill. The Rev, Fathei Daily preached a beautiful and appropriate sermon. The remains were laid to rest in the McHenry cemetery. An Angel was sent down from Heaven To bid our mother come. And leave this world and its tolling, For a brighter, happier hqme. And if we follow her example, We will meet on that other shore, Where we will be united forever, Happier than over hefore. Those from abroad who attended Mrs. Conley's funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J anies Pqwers, Mr. and Mrs. John Powers, Mrs. M L- Shields, Mia. Grif­ fin, Mr. and Mrs. Moore. •*« GouneU Proceedings. Council Room, Pecetnber 1, 1902, Regular meeting. Present--Presi­ dent Wattles; Trustees Chapell, Engeln, Eldredge, Rothermel; absent--Stoffel. Tbe minutes of the November meet­ ing were read and approved. Tbe following bills were read and ap­ proved by the finance committee: H. M. McOmber, village oolieetor, assessment No. 6. ,$480 97 F. C. Feltz, drayage r,. 8 86 Gilbert Bros., oil and chimneyg., 8 59 Osmun Bros., hardware. 4 28 M M. Niesen, police service JO 00 G. W. Besley, oil ;8 48 Win. Feltz, labor.75 J o h n W a l s h , p o l i c e s e r v i d e . W ) 0 0 Clarence Cobb, labor on city halt 4 20 Geo. Meyers, graveliug . 3 80 Peter Thelen, gravel 87 Chris Schmidt, labor 1 75 M. Engeln & SijJTtwl and nails,.. 2 24 J. Stoffel acot L*i«ters, labor,,, / 1 50 F L McOmber, hardware 15 05 Tbe bill of C. G. Holmes lor one Doram street lamp at $50 was rejected by the finance committee, Motion by Chapell seconded by El. dredge that tbe bills approved by the finance committee be allowed and or­ dered paid. Motion carried. On motion by Eldredge seconded by Chapell the water committee was in­ structed to see to coverlnc several taps in the mains to prevent freegiag. On motion duly seconded the board adjourned. F. H- WATTLE Pre8- JOHN STOFFEL,, Clerk, B»by Boy Dead. Charles Cornelias Petersen, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Petersen, died November 27, 1902. He was their only child and ten day* of life which be spent with them endeared him to tbem. Thanksgiving day about noon the little spirit took its flight and the memory of him is left to parents and grand-par­ ents among whom he lived these few ays. On Saturday at 2.-00 p. m. a fun­ eral service was held from the house by the pastor. Rev, Lauck. Appropriate music was rendered by Mrs. (Jullahor and MissBoyer. GOD KNOWETH BEST. If we could push ajar the gates of life And st-.tnd within and all God's workingssee, We could Interpret all this doubt and strife, And for each mystery find a key. But not today. Then be content, poor heart! God's plans, likelllles pure and white untold. We must not tear the close-shut leaves apart, Time will reveal the calyxes of gold. And 1f, through patient toil, we reach the land Where tired feet with sandals loos'd may rest mien we Bhall clearly know and understand, 1 tfrtpir that we will say "God knew the best!" --Sel. A kidney or bladder trouble can always be cured by using Foley's Kid­ ney Cure in time. Sold 1?y 1(. ft. Pq>- * • .. . PYEU£ WHO HAVE BEEN NEITHER • " ABSENT NOR TARDY. Roll Shown that Pnplls as Well as Teachers are Doing Sonde Good Work.--The Art Exhibit. HIGH SCHOOL. SENIORS. Nina Colby • Belle Gallaher Hazel Osmun Birdie Small Agnes Steyens Sammy Zimmerman FRESHMEN. Mamie Granger Peter Jasten Hattie Lamphere Vera Lauck Jamie Saj lor . Willie Thomas Lena Stoffel JTTNIORS. Frances Buss ' Florence Hows Llllie McGee Carleton Ross Bessie Smith Cassie Eldredge Kstie Knox Ethel Owen Hfelen Raymond A PRETTY WEDDING. E. C. FISHER, Prin. EIGHTH GRADE. Mary Knox Anna Zimmerman Ella Thomas Pearl Sayler Maggie Ward Emery Whee'er Edna Sayler AGNES A Clayton Ross Irene McOmber Irene Frisby Mabel le Savler Edwin Evanson Florence Granger Mae Beebe Lnlu Byrd Pearl Claxton Walter Freund Lida Going Willie Gallaher Maude Granger Josie Holey Edith Lauck John Larsen Gilbert McOmber Louis Miller PERRY, Teacher. FOURTH ROOM. Nellie Newman Alice Olson Alford Ponse Ray Page Leonard Philips Philip Quigley William Schneider Floyd Thompson Lillian Wheeler Myrtle Wattles Eva Wheeler Rosie Zimmerman MRS. MARY COBB, Teacher. THIRD ROOM. Ella1 Beebe Fanny Granger Katie Laures John Long Susie Zens Anna Kennebec Marie Long Katie Engeln Emma Krause Clara Justen Robert Thompson Marguerite Granger Elizabeth Plialen Albert Freund DORA BESLEY, Teacher. SECOND ROOM. Ernst Grot Walter Krause Elva Smith Hester Beebe John Conway Anna Knox Ella Mollohan Lillian Pouse Arthur Wrede Agnes Clearv Mamie Ibsch Arthur Meyers Esther Stoffel Mamie Cobb Ma- y Keefe Ray Long Harry Niesea Martha Stoffel Bennie Zimmerman ETHEL M. SMITH, Teacher. FIRST ROOM. Oscar Bartz Charlie Geske Edmond Keefe Helen Benson Marguerite Friedley Letah Page Cora Belle McOmber KATE F. HQWE, Teacher. School Note*, ' Edna Sayler was absent last week. Mae Beebe is absent on account o sickness, Though the Art Exhibit of November 27, 28 and 29 was not as well attended as it should have been, we feel that it was a complete success and greatly ben­ eficial to all who had the pleasure of seeing the exhibit. The following pict­ ures have been ordered: (1) Aurora, (2) Angelus, (8) Christ and the Doctors. The first of these to be passed from room to room on the first floor, the sec­ ond, on the second floor, and the third, to that room which has the highest av­ erage monthly attendance, MOTHtR QpOSE IN TOWN. Will Appear at StofTel'n Hall Tomorrow Night, December A. Mother Goose and her entire retinue, as known to all children, will appear at Stoffel's hall tomorrow night under the auspices of the Young People's ChriR tiau Union of the Universalist church. There will be many grotesque and ludi­ crous costumes in evidence. Withal it will be an evening of mirth and pleas­ ure. You should not miss it. Buy tickets for the entire family and give the children an opportunity to behold their,, idol# in reality. Admission, 15, 25 and 35 cents. Re­ served seats on sale at J. A Story's and. G. W. Besley'a, following is the cast of characters; Mother Goose Miss Agnes Perry Old Woman Mrs. H. F. Beebe Tom. the Piper's son Carlton Ri ss Miss MulTet ......Miss Mabel le Granger Tommy Twoker Clyde R. Thurlwell Jack & Jill. .Harry Fay, Miss Stella Nordqulst Humpty Dumpty J. . .Clayton Ross Little Jack Horner... . Earle Waite Old Man in Leather ,,'^,...Fred Kldredg® Little Boy Blue.*.,..... Dick Walsh Bo-peep Kiss Edna Story Simple Simon..,.....,,*, Frank Shelton 01(1 King Oo'e ,©heater Goodman Page.,,,, Gilbert McOmber 1 Charles Schoonmaker Fiddlers . ....•( Germer Petesch I Ernst Grot Boy who lived by himself L. K. Travers His Wife .Mw. H. H- Hnn\y Peter, Pumpkin BatW Armtn Whitoomb His Wife.Miss Caasle Eldredge Jaok Sprat. E. C1. Joslyn His Wife MissRoslna Reynolds Dame Trot Miss Nina Colby Daffy Down DilijrV. ......Miss Florence Howe Mistress Mary-i.. Miss Blanch Nellis Queen of Hearts Miss Pearl Nellis DUler a Dollar........ .. .Miss Irene McOmber Bramble i Maude and Fannie Granger bush girls... 1 Lulu anti Lucile Byrd I Cora liolle McOmber Edith Petesch Children of tlM shoe.. • -! Annie W rede Leone Perkins I Alice Beebe WOTICB. Persons contemplating of having their premises connected with the city mains before April next are urged to do 90 be­ fore cold weather sets in fftd tb° village the unnecessary expense of dig­ ging throqg ̂deep frost \ JOHN STOFFEL, Village Clerk. The Plaindealer from now until Jan- A. W. Reynold* and Miss Estell* Clayton Kxchange Vows. A very pretty wedding was held at the Universalist chnrch at high noon on Thanksgiving Day when Albert W. Reynolds, son of S. Reynolds, and MisS Estelle Clayton, of Chicago, were united in marriage, Rev. F. W. Miller officiat­ ing. The chnrch was decorated with pine tree trimmings, white ribbon, palms and ferns. The bride was robed in white point 4'esprit over white silk and carried a large bouquet ot bride's roses. Miss Maud Clayton, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore pink mousseline de soie and the bridesmaids, Miss Rosina Reynolds, sister of the groom, and Mies Ella Reeves, of Chicago^ were dressed in white and carried white carnations. The groom was attended by Harry F. Eldredge as best man. The bridal narty inarched into the church to the strains of a wedding march played by Miss Rosa Justen. After the ceremony a dinner was giveii at the groom's Ijome. Those present were: Grandma Tun- stall, Mr. and Mrs. S. Reynolds and daughter, Rosina, Messrs. Harry El­ dredge, Clyde Thurlwell and Miss Rosa Justen, of McHenry. The Chicat'oans were Mrs. J. Clayton and daughter, Maude; Mrs. Reeves and daughter, Ella: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pierce, Miss Pearl Morgan and Mr. Leo W. Jackson. Mr and Mrs Reynolds were presented with many beautiful pieces of cut glass and silver. The bride and groom left on the 8.-00 o'clock train for a trip known only to themselves and will be at home to their friends after December 25 at JpUia avenue, Chicago. Rudslnskl-Nlekelrf. Chas. Rudsinski and Miss Minnie Nickles were united in marriage at the Lutheran cburoh at Algonquin, last Wednesday evening. The Citizen has the following to say in regard to the young people: "Mr. Rudsinski . is a young man of good qualities, a farmer's son, and has a host of friends among the German people and others in this vicinity and at Dundee. He was attend­ ed by his brother, Fred, as bridegroom. The bride is a very popular and estima­ ble young lady of this village, who has been employed in the condensing facto­ ry. She formerly resided in McHenry where she has many friends. On this occasion she was dressed in gray silk, " trim med with white applique. The flor­ al decorations were of carnations and ferns. She was attended by her sister, Emma, as bridesmaid, with Misses Tilly Nicbels and Clara Block as maids of honor. There were many friends pres­ ent to witness the ceremony, not alone from here but from McHenry, Wood­ stock and Dundee as well, and beauti­ ful and useful presents were tendered the happy pair. At the conclusion of the oeremony a reception and supper was given to their many friends in Colum­ bia hall. Mr. and Mrs. Rudsinski will make their home in Dandee. For a Women's Mulldlng. The McHenry County Republican says that a movement is being started by a lew of tbe ladies to secure funds for a woman's building on the Fair grounds. Some of them think it would be a fine thing to secure the money themselves by subscriptions, entertainments and in various other ways, and we intend to help push it along, as we believe it will create a widespread Interest all over the oounty and is worthy of our best support. Quite a number of the ladies have already signified their in­ tention of attending the annual meet­ ing next Monday. We understand that there are over sixty lady members of the fair association, and wa hope they will all attend and bring as many more with thein, in order that a com­ mittee of ladies may he elected or ap­ pointed to have charge of this work and effect an organization in each township. It is our opinion that they will have no trouble in raising from $50 to $75 on an average in each township The women of McHenry county have the ability to do this thing, and when such a building is ooifipleted they will take an especial pride in exhibiting their handiwork." Woman In Black. A woman in black has terrorised the citizens of Woodstock- She appears only at night. She is large of staturo, and is attired wholly io black, and her features are concealed beneath a black veil- She appears bent on revenge. She suddenly appears near the entrance *to the armory, where Revivalist Sunday is conducting meetings, and when the evening audience is dismissed steps to the side of some unaccompanied lady and silently accompanies the frightened woman to the latter's door, where the woman in black leaves her, and either vanishes in the night or follows the same course with some other lone wom­ an. In one instance, on reaching, the doorstep, the strange woman peered in­ tently into the face of hjb* unwilling companion, shook he* head in a disap­ pointed manner, and muttered, "You're not the one. If you were you'd get this." »t the same time drawing a weap­ on from beneath her wraps. Several attempts have been made to track the woman, but all efforts at solving the mystery which surrounds her have failed, and no one seems to know who she is, whence she comes or goes,--Nunda Herald. - EXCHANCE CLEANING* HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND, • A Miscellaneous Assortment of jffawa Item* In Condensed Form Tor Caavsa. ience of Busy People. In Sandusky, O., a five year old boy was run over by a train. His right arm was severed from his shoulder, but he picked it up in his left walked home and told his mother be­ fore he fainted. Palatine Enterprise says a Palatine girl baked her first cookies the other day. She gave one to her pet dog the sagacious animal buried it, think­ ing i t was a bone. Send the girls to Barrington and any one of our 12 year olds will teach them cookery.--Barrinir- ton Review. W. D. Gates, in accordance with the generous custom he has annually fol­ lowed for a numbes of years, presentee! to each of the Terra Cotta factory em­ ployes who is the* head of a family • fine turkey for Thanksgiving Day. J. H. Parks supplied 108 of the fowls «Ws year. This thoughtfulness on the part of the management of the factory i§ highly appreciated.--Nunda Herald^ " V'^v;£-DAVID S. SMITH DEA& An Old Resident of McHenry Pi at 8L Paul, Nebraska, >v:' David S Smith, well known to the older people of this community, pnrmnii away at his home at St. Paul, Neh., Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 11:45 a. m., aged eighty-two years and two days. Regarding Mr. Smith's life the St. Paul Phonograph-Press says: "Ha was born at Johnston, Vermont, November 54, 1820. He lived on a farm until IT or 18 years of age when love of adven­ ture and a desire to see the world caused him fo leave the farm and ship as a sailor on a whaling vessel. While following the pursuit of a sailor he circumnavigated the world and visited parts of every continent. "Returning home to Vermont, lo was married to Miss Sarah McKin- stry, in 1845, and lived in Vermont, and near Boston for two years. He moved to Illinois in 1847, settling near McHenry, pursuing the occupation of a farmer for a few years. He came to*. Nebraska in 1876 and settled at Arapap hoe. He was there interested in stock- raising for a time. Clearing out hfrl business there he moved to North Loup^ and from there here in 1887, where. In connection with his son-in-law, he con­ ducted a store under the firm name off Smith and Jordan. They closed oat their business here about 8 years HPK Mr. Jordan moving to the east and Mr- Smith retiring from active life. "He was the father of three children, Mrs. A A Martin, of Mason City, Iowa, Mr*. R. C. Jordan, of this city, and B. D. Smith, of Canyon City, Col­ orado. They, with their mother, sur­ vive him. "He was a conscientious,. onecgetfcy upright man, holding the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He waa made a Mason in 1850 and was ever A faithfnl devotee of the order. He was ever guided by the precepts of craft, and the tenants of faith, hope and char­ ity found a safe repository within that faithful breast. The fraternity haa lost one who loved the ancient land marks and practiced its teachings. The family has lost a kind husband and father, the community, an honored cit­ izen. 'The remains were laid to rest in the St. Pual oemetery, the services being conducted by 81 Paul Lodge, No. 82, A F. and A. M., of which he was a member." The older residents of McHenry re­ member David Smith as a whole-souled, big-hearted, conscientious man both in his businesa and social environments. We will cite one incident which shows the nature of the man: He was a heavy buyer of wool when in McHenry and at one time shipped to Boston a consignment of his own wool together with a large quantity that belonged to other persons The entire lot was burned at Boston, and despite the fact that it had been in­ sured, through some technicality the in­ surance company escaped making the payment Those who had trusted their wool to Mr. Smith'8 care made a great howl over their loss. Although M!r. Smith was not ooligad to pay them, he did su, thereby assuming the entire loatk crippling him financially for soa»f» timet, Such was the sise of his heart. ̂| In 1850 David went to California &| company with his uncle, Jobn W. Smith, and Dr. H. T. Brown. For sev­ eral years he conducted a store in the building now occupied by E. Lawlaa. Later he and Johu W. Smith bought the Riverside Hoose'f which at that time was a one story building) and added the two upper fioors. conducting the hotel business for some years. He was also interested in the store m that IstMln at one time. Jiotie*. You are hereby notified that fefcr rath installment oi water works tax for the village of McHenry is now due and pay­ ment of the same is hereby requested. My office will be at my residence, ex­ cept on Tuesdays of each week, when I can be found at tbe hardware store of F. L. McOmber, West McHenry, for the next three weeka Dated this 36th day of November, 1902. J B, M MCOMBEB, Village CbUeota* M in •dim