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rLAINDEALER ,.- '*\-V,; "-J/. , K'- Vi •-..... >fl*;;-- '.^.vf.-.;>< -.r^v •## .. ir f,. - j. 'I . ..!y»iji|i|^l|J ^ • y. "'jiff .;njM > iAi;>I VOLUME XXVIII. rS£ McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1^ s»« > • . ^ NUMBER EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN WHENRY AND T ADJACENT COUNTIES. A, WltMllMMM Assortment of New* ' ftems In Condensed Form For Conven­ ience of busy People. Wauconda Leader: R. K. Kimberly has bought the stock of the late T. V. Slocum estate in the building on Mill St. and added to it till the whole makes quite a complete Implement show. During the last seven years the popu­ lation of Europe hes risen in round numbers from 216,000,000 to 400,000,000. That of America has become more than three and one-half times as great as in 1880. The world's population is now 1.800,000,000. Richmond Gazette: J. V. Buckland passed thru' town Monday with a large load of trees, on his way to Powers' Lake. John dqals square with the public and his nursery at Ringwood is being largely patronized by all from this section. Wauconda Leader: James Mnrray had a talk" with Mr. Komp just as we go to press and reports that The Ken­ osha State Bank has opened its doors and that he would be in Wauconda the early part of the week and arrange matters here in a manner perfectly satisfactory to all concerned. Barrington Review: It is now said that while there will be no picnic trains rnn out from Chicago on the Sabbath day by the C. & N. W. Ry., that the road will sell tickets for picnics, good coming out Saturdays and returning Monday morning. This is mere rumor, and may be taken with a large grain of salt. Lake Geneva Herald: The building of the road around Geneva Lake is an assured thing. The estimated costs have been made by the engineer, W. H. Irwin, and bids are being Asked for. Some have already been received and more are expected. At any rate the contracts will soon be let and work will begin as soon thereafter as possible. Barrington Review: The Libertyville Independent speaks of Burrington as "the little town in the southern part of the county." Little we may be, but there is more money expended, more freight shipped in and out, more passen­ ger traffic, more municipal improve­ ments, more people here than in Liber­ tyville, and we are not so small as to pay our village clerk but $40 per an­ num. This "little" town can afford to Say its clerk ifrlOO per annum, and we ave no macaroni factory, either. Elgin Courier: Members of the Elsrin Gun club met Friday night and dis­ cussed plans for the annual crow hunt, which will take place May 17 and 18. The entrance fee will he 25 cents, the proceeds to be devoted tp the banquet fund. The following game will be counted as follows: Crow, 1 point. Butcher bird, 3 points. Hawk, 5 points. Fox, 800 points • Wolf, 500 points. Lion, 1,000 points. Wildcat, 5,000 points. Richmond Gazette: Union evangel­ istic services will be held in the Meth­ odist church at Richmond Sabbath, May 8d, 1908, when the Rev. W. A. Sunday of Chicago, will preach as follows: 11 a. m., 2 30 and 7.30 p. m. Music will be furnished by the popular evangelistic singer, Mr. Fisher, assisted ' by local vocalists. Rev. Sunday has been meeting with phenominal success this year and will spend a week or ttoo for Richmond's good. If you fail to hear him you will lose the - opportunity of hearing the greatest evangelist of the day. ^ Belvidere Republican: Rev. William A. Sunday, the ex-ball player, has just closed a revival at Marengo and has left that city in n state of religious ex­ citement that has almost paralyzed business interests. According to the manager of "Ov«r Niagara Falls" who was in Rockford yesterday he was forced to cancel the date there because the opera house stage hands had all experienced religion and refused to help work the show Manager Patrick was unable to get outside men familiar with the stage and as a result the house will be dark for some time to oome. An exchange tells of a man who, when rebuked by his wife for staying out late, said that it was because his home was not attractive. The next d«*y his wife took up the parlor carpet, sprinkled sawdust on the floor, brought in tables and covered them with crack­ ers, cheese, bologna sausage, bottles and glasses and provided a case of beer and sat down to wait his return. Now she cam't exactly comprehend, why after one glance at the arrange­ ment for his comfort he faced about dammed the front door and stayed out ]pter than ever. ' Elgin Advocate: Work has been started on the buildings for the Rural Home for Boys at St. Charles. About fifty workmen are now employed on the two. cottages in the course of construc­ tion and this force will be greatly in­ creased Forty cottages wtf 1 be erected as soon as possible. The contractor has been able to do excavation work about ten days so far. There has been a little delay owing to the uncertainty as to the amount to be appropriated by the state legislature. It is proposed to rush matters from now until the great institution is finished. Educational Exeartloa. fhe schools and farmers' picnic as­ sociation has united in an excursion to the unviersity and experiment station of Illinois, at Champaign, on Thursday, May 21. The fare is very low, less than one cent a mile, $3.25 for round trip from Chicago. Special train leaves Chicago via Illinois Central, starting at |t:80a. m. All are -cordtaU# invited to **n this excursion. School Motes. Elf red a .Burner and Joe Wrede are Kpils who entered our school during ? last week. Many pupils are absent from school on account of the measles.^ . Mr Conn visited in our school on Tnpsdav last. .Mr Bnrrill, physical culture teacher, visited in our school Tuesday and in- •terested the pupils in his work. Open the door, let in the air, The winds are sweet, the flowers are fair, Joy is abroad in the world for me. Since taking Rooky Mountain Tea. G. W. Bale?. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. BUI* Allowed and Mew Officials Swora la-- Ballot* CanvMMd. Council Room, April 27, 1908, Annual meeting. Present, Chapell, Eldredge, Engeln, Rothermel, Stoffel. President Wattles presiding. The minutes of the last regular meet­ ing were read and approved. « The following bills were read and ap­ proved by the finance committee: C. R, T hurl well, jdge of elctn..". .$ 3.00 J. H. Miller, " " " ... 3.00 H. C, Mead, ... 3.00 J. W. Kimball, clerk " " ... 3.00 Peter Engeln, '* " " ... 3.00 P. P. Granger, " " " ... 3.00 . H. Wattles, president 9.00 C. T. Eldredge, trustee 9.00 S. S. Chapell, " 9.00 A. Engeln, " 9.00 Geo. Rothermel, " : . 9.00 S. Stoftel, '? 3.00 John Stoffel, clerk 25.00 C. R. Thurlwell, atty , 20.83 Dr. H. F. Beebe, board of health.. 5.00 M. Engeln, " " ' " .. 5.00 S. Reynolds, " " " 5.00 Legal Adviser Co., blanks 4.45 A. Engeln, acct J. Niesen, storing hose cart 5.00 S, S. Chapell, acct P. Thelen, cleaning park., 8.00 Jos. Sneider, labor 1.50 Will Bishop, " 1.50 Chris. Schmidt" 1.50 B. Nordquist, " 80 Mike Walsh, 3.00 M. M. Niesen, police ser 50.00 John Walsh, " " 50.00 Jos. Schaffer, hay 17.00 Peter Thelen, grayel 1.07 Geo. Meyers, grading 20.30 M. Engeln & Son, oil 2.90 Gilbert Bros., " 6.81 J. J. Miller, " 4.60 John Stoffel, acct W. F. Holtz, hay.... ̂ 2.00 On motion by Stoffel, seconded by Engeln, the bills were approved and ordered paid. The matter of locating a tap for Wm. Bonslett was referred to the water com­ mittee. On motion by Stoffel the board pro ceeded to canvass the returns of the an­ nual election for village officers held on April 21st, 1903. The following is, a statement of the canvass of the returns of said election: Jolm 1. Htory reed 123 votes for president lVterJ. Freund A. M. Brown O. T. Et dredge Ben Luu res N.J. J ust.en John Kvanson Henry Bloek Wni. 'Bacon John Stoffel Homer Wattles C. K. Thurlwell 105 103 100 118 Hi m 135 12$\ 121 100 cierk pol. mag. On motion by Chapell, seconded by Engeln, the following were declared elected to the respective offices set op­ posite their names: John 1. Story, C. T. Eldredge, Ben Laures, Henry Block, John Stoffel, Homer Wattles, Village president " trustee " clerk policy magistrate Motion by Eldredge, seconded by En­ geln, that the village president's bond be fixed at $3,000. Yeas: Chapell, El­ dredge, Engeln, Stoffel. Nays: Roth­ ermel . Motion carried. The bond of John 1. Story, with C. P. Barnes and S. S. Chapell as sureties, was read and on motion by Eldredge was approved by the following vote: Yeas: Chapell, Eldredge, Engeln, Stof- fe1. Nays: Rothermel. Mr. John I. Story then took the oath of office and took his seat on the board. Trustees elect Eldredge, Laures and Block were then sworn and took seats on the board. Roll call showed present: trustees Block, Chapell, Engeln. Eldredge, Roth­ ermel and Laures. President Story presiding. The clerk's bond, with S. Stoffel and A. Engeln as sureties, was approved. The clerk was then sworn. Motion by Eldredge, seconded by Laures, that the dram shop license be fixed at $500. Motion carried. Motion by Engeln, seconded by Block, that the board meet on Wednesday evening to pass on dram shop bonds. Motion carried. On motion duly carried the board ad­ journed. J- L STORY, president, JOHN STOFFEL. clerk. President# to Serve Two Years. The Chicago Record recently con­ tained the following article, relative to bill9 passed by the state legislature: "The house bill changing the terms of office of presidents of viUage boards or trustees from one to two years. The bill was signed at once by Gov­ ernor Yates in order that the law may apply to the presidents of village boards to be elected next Tuesday." Up to this writing we have not been aole to verify the above. Such a law would be sensible in many cases, but there are many times when a village would be glad to get rid of its president at the end of the first year. It is neces­ sary to bold an election every year, any­ way, and if the president has performed his duties satisfactorily in the eyes of a majority of the voters he will be re­ elected. If he has proven himself in­ competent during the first year the vot­ ers should have the opportunity of put­ ting him on the shelf. l>ecoratlon Uajr, Saturday, May 30, is Decoration Day. Will the occasion be fittingly observed in McHenry? Will the old soldiers be compelled to do all the work, or will the different societies and churches lend a helping hand in honoring the dead? In a few years the last of the boys in blue will be sleeping in the cemetery. We will then be compelled to do all the work. Show by your sincerity now that the members of the (J. A- R. can depend upon you in the future. If you are requested to assist in the exer­ cises on the 30th of May, do not turn the gray hairs away from your door with a negative answer. Minstrel* Coining. The Wauconda minstrels will appear at Stoffel's hall on Friday evening. May 15, under the auspices of the Ladies' Cemetery Aid society and the M. W. A. This entertainment was giv: en at Wauconda and Gray slake and many favorable remarks were heard from critics. Watch these columns for further particulars. Foley's Honev and Tar contains no opiates, and will not oonstipate like nearly all other cough medicines. Re­ fuse substitutes. Sold by N. H. Petesch. Job work of all kinds neatly done at ELECTRICITY ON FARMS FARM LIFE WILL THEN BE THE IDEAL ONE. Electricians of Germany Have Progressed Much Farther than Those of this Coun­ try--An Kiample Given, In the rapid development of the uses of electricity to the needs of society the attention of inventors naturally was directed first to those for which there would be a general demand, and especially to the needs of the dwellers in the cities, but a great field invite? those who are seeking to devise means of applying electrical energy to the work of the farm and to bring the ma­ chinery necessary for the production of this wonderful labor saver within the means of the average farmer. In this the electriciane of Germany have progressed much farther than those of this country, or of any other nation, as is shown in a description given in this month'8 World's Work of a Ger­ man electrical farm, upon which elec­ tricity is employed successfully for all kinds of everyday work. Here, for example, is the description of Profess­ or Bach us' estate near Quednau in Eastern Prussia, which is only one of a large number of German estates equipped with electricity: "The Quednau farm covers 450 acres and its dairy handles 1,000 gallons of milk daily. Every part of the farm is lighted by electricity and is in telephone communication with every other part. The dairy has an electrical churn; the barn contains electrically operated feed and carrot-cutting machines, and even the grindstone is turned by a small belt from the shaft connected with the barn motor. The water-pumping apparatus is run by electricity; all the buildings are lighted by incandescent lamps, and there is an electrical pipe lighter at the doors of all its houses. This farm has, also, its own thrashing and grist mill, the machinery of which is turned by a current from the miniature central station, and finally there is a small saw­ mill which gets its power from the same station. On the farm are all kinds of electrical agricultural machines, includ­ ing an automobile plow, all run by bat­ teries charged from substations in the fields. "The power for all these various op­ erations--lighting, heating, telephones, churning, cutting, grinding, pumping, thrashing and sawing -comes from a fifty-horse power stationary engine mov­ ing ifWO dynamos. From this station the power is distrib­ uted to the parts on the farm, and the switch board is so plainly marked that the commonest farm hand can regulate the supply to fit the need. At Crottorf a number of small farms have grouped to support one station and have their work done by it. Such plants as these do more than merely lighten farm labor; fewer work­ men are needed and greater profits are possible, and the whole business of farming is made more attractive. The barn-yard is lighted by an arc light; night work in tho fields is possible when necessary; the stables are warmed in winter and ventilated in summer by the turning of a switch; indeed, the entire farm runs like a machine at the call of an electriocurrent. Farm life will become the ,jdeal one when the farms of the United States can be equipped with similar applian­ ces. With the isolation of farm life re­ lieved by means of the telephone, rural free delivery and interurban electric railways, and with the drudgery of farm work dispensed with by means of electrical machinery, which at the same time supplies the farm house with all the conveniences enjoyed by residents of the cities, it is not a rash prediction to suggest that the era is near at hand when the cities will cease to draw from the farms as they do at present, because farm life will be more attractive thsn any other. And the genius of the American inventor can be depended up on to hasteu that era by producing the appliances and devices which will en able the farmer, at a moderate cost, to carry on all agricultural operations by the aid of electricity. Bill to Stop Pigeon Shooting. There is a bill pending before the gen­ eral assembly of Illinois to prohibit pig­ eon shooting from traps. The slaughter of pigeons by marksmen under the guise of "sport" has been a subject for much comment for two or three years. Siuce there has been so much noble work done in behalf of dumb animals in the forming of societies and in organ­ ized effort to defend th9 rights of bird and beast, there has been much forcible argument put forth against the killing of pigeons just for "sport." Ralph Trine, dire tor of the American Humane Education society, says that one form of brutality is sanctioned in several states--the shooting, torturing and mangling of live pigeons from traps. He says: "Shall we legalize bullfights, cock and dog fights for the idle pleasure of the brute element among us? The better sense in every community cries out 'No.' Then why permit this great source of torture, suffering and brutal­ ity to remain legalized and unchecked?" It is to put an end to this torture that the bill to prohibit the shooting of live pigeons from traps was introduced in the Illinois legislature. No one who studies the subject can but see the tort­ ure and brutality in the "sport." The pigeon, like the dove, is rather typical of love. It fears harm from human hand less than other hirds. It flutters near the Human "hand fearing not that its life will be blown out or crushed out with explosives. And yet pigeons are cooped up and held to wait their turn to be penned up in traps of death, re­ lease from which only means instant death or torture. Can any man who considers the subject conscientiously say there is not cruelty and barbarity in the "sport?" No man should feel ashamed to vote for the measure now pending in the legislature, says the Rockford Star. It should rather prove a pleasure to any man to lift his hand or his voice and to cast his vote in pro­ tection of the pigeon and against the brutality and torture of the pigeon shoot. Grip Remedies In Great Dema'id. When colds and grip are prevalent the quickest and surest remedies are in great demand. Mr Joseph D. Williams, of McDuff. Va., says that he was cured of a very deep and lasting attack of la grippe by using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after trying several other prep­ arations with no effect For sale by all draffgiate. RURAL ROUTE NO. I. W1U be Established in McHenry the lint of July. All the red tape required by the pos­ tal laws before a rural route can be established has been wound up at the McHenry postoffice, and on the first day of July the mail wagon will make its initial trip through the country. Leo Walmsley's application has been accept­ ed as carrier, with his brother, George, as substitute. All the material needed to commence the work is now in the possession of Postmaster Wait. The farmers along the route have ordered their mail boxes and will have them up before July. The route covers exactly twenty-five miles as follows: Beginning at the postoffice, Thence east and south to village limits, | mi " southerly, by Sutton, Frisby and Welch to Griswold Lake School 5 " • northwesterly by Flusky and Ness to Roseville (y.-hool house 1} " south & west by Curtis and Beach to Hale's Cor. 24 " " southeast'ly to entrance to Brooks' lane 21 " " northwesterly (return'g) t<> Slocum school house.. # " " north & east by Brand to Welch cor 2* " " north west'ly on Wau­ conda & McH rd to Rob­ ertson corner 8J " " east & north to Volo and McHenry road . If " " west on direct rd to vil­ lage limits 4t " " to postoffice i " Total length of route. 25 " Another petition is being circulated for the purpose of establishing a second route, which will take in Smith's cor­ ner, Ring wood, Ladd's corner, Johns- burgh, Pistakee Bay and Big Hollow. In nearly every instance rural free delivery has been a success and a great boon to the farmer. During the season of bad roads this spring was the only time that many carrier^, and officials became discouraged. LOOKING BACKWARD. ' Items Published in The Plain dealer a Quarter of a Century Ago. • Week of April 30, 1878. If you want a dress made in the lat­ est style, call on Mrs. Dodge and Miss Stacker, opposite Perry and Martin's. Dr. J. W. Cravens, a former resident of this village, but now of Cheyenne, Dakota, is visiting friends in this vil lage. The steamboat now has a new dock just east of the Riverside Honse, a much more convenient place for all concerned. We understand that Robt. Patterson, a first class baker, will run a wagon from Woodstock to this village two days in each week The new street commissioner, J. M. McOmber, is making some good im­ provements, fixing up the bad crossings and filling up the almost bottomless holes to be found between the bridge and the depot. We learn that Colby Bros, have bought out the stock and good will of Smith, Aldrich & Haythorn, in River­ side block, with which they will con­ solidate their drug and grocery business by moving the same into the store in Riverside block. The boys and men are now in their element, as fishing has commenced in earnest. The bridge is lined daily,' the mill pond is a small forest of fish poles, and in the evening the river is all ablaze with torches. Hook, line and spears are now king in this section. We had the pleasure on Saturday last of seeing some very fine portraits painted by Miss Clara B. Owen, among which was one of Delia Jordan, lately deceased, and we must say it was per fection itself. Besides being a perfect likeness, the picture stands out on the canvass and seems just ready to talk, it is so perfect and lifelike. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan are highly pleased with it and Miss Owen has just cause to feel proud of her success. In the following is given the report of my A class in spelling for the two weeks ending April 29, 1878: Hattie Smith. 250; Minerva Ostrander, 175; Ella Kelter, 200; Carl Ralston, 1 225 Willie Bonslett, 4-250; Paul Brown, 1- 250: Clara Wightman, 250; Charles Slafter, 250; Eugene Perkins, 1-250; Stella Beckwith, 250; Effie Tilton, 250; Herman Curtis 4-225; Anna Ralston, 1- 235; Grace Owen, 1-175; Mary Knox, 2 200; Nettie Paige, 250; Cynthia Whit ing. 5-250; Belle Stoddard, 1-250; Fred Colby, 6-250; Charles Owen, 5 250; Chas. Paige, 10-250; Frank Torrance, 7 250; Albert McDonald, 7-250. Henry Hogan, 1-125. S. D. Baldwin teaoher. Very Low Rates to California and Return, Via the North-Western Line. First- class round-trip tickets on sale May 3d and 12th to 18th, to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Favorable limits and stop-over privileges and choice of routes. The Overland limited, most luxurious train in the world, leaves Chicago daily 8:00 p. m. Less than three days en route. Drawing room and compart­ ment sleeping cars, observation cars, dining cars, buffet-library cars (barber and bath), electric lighted throughout. Three trains a day from Chicago to the Coast through without change, Daily and personally conducted tourist car excursions tq California, Washington and Oregon. For particulars apply to ticket agents Chicago & North-Western R'y, May 16 Investments in Southern Lands, Such investments are not speculative. The South is not a new country. Market and shipping facilities are ade­ quate and first class. The climate is mild and favorable. Notwithstanding these and other advantages, southern lands are selling far below their real value, and at present prices net large returns on the investment. For a free set of Circulars Nos. 1 to 10, inclusive, concerning the possibilities of lands in Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, on and near the Illinois Central Railroad, for homeseekers and investors, address the undersigned. J. F. MERRY, Ass't Gen'L Pass'r Agt., jly Bi Dubuque, Iowa. Now's the time to take Rocky Moun­ tain Tea; it drives out the microbe of winter; it builds up the stomach, kid­ neys and liver. A wonderful spring tonic that makes sick people well. Q. W. Bailey. ' THE NEW BOARD SEATED ASSUMES DUTIES OF OFFICE MONDAY EVENING. ON Aboat 150 Citileens Attend Conneil Meet­ ing, .Being Largest Audience In Years --The Expected DidfNot Happen. The largest audience that has attend­ ed a council meeting in years was pres­ ent on Monday evening when order was called by the president. Nearly all were there out cariosity, expecting to see some "fttiaT" but they were disap­ pointed. During the past week there Las been considerable discussion regarding the presidency, some avering that John I. Story was not eligible owing to the fact that he has not resided in this village a year since his return from Nunda, where he conducted a hotel lor several months. On this point the law says: "No person shall be eligible to any of­ fice who is not a qualified elector of the city or village and who shall not have resided therein at least one year next preceding his election or appointment." That part of the argument is all right and the law is plain, but Mr. Story, bis lawyer and his friends are confident they can prove that the mayor-elect did not give up his residence in Mc­ Henry. in that event their side of the question is solid and they can go into court and claim their rights, if it ever comes to that. It was this argument that had excit­ ed the people, and many went to the meeting Monday night fully expecting to see sornt* one make a protest. The old boaru coulu not refuse to seat the new mayor, the law simply requiring it to canvass the ballots, notify the suc­ cessful candidate and accept or reject his bonds. Mr. Story's bonds were ac­ cepted, with only one dissenting voice, and he took the oath of office. The pew trustees, Chas. T. Eldredge, Ben Laures and Henry Block, and clerk, John Stof- fttl, were also sworn in and the new board immediately went into session. The newly organized board will as­ sume its duties under close surveillance of the public eye. Considerable feeling has been worked up during the past few weeks over various subjects, as a consequence of which every move of the board will be noted. The Plain- dealer will stand by the trustees and the president in every move it makes for the best interests of the village and will laud their actions. But should they make mistakes, either through legislation or neglect of duty, everybody will soon find it out and it would be un­ necessary, as well as wrong, for us to herald the fact throughout the country at large. Publishing such stuff woulu do the village no good from a business standpoint and would give it an unsav­ ory reputation throughout the country. CORN CULTURE in Prom "The Marvels of Corn Onltare' the May Cosmopolitan. Corn-breeding is a modification of live-stock breeding, and follows the same general laws and principals. It is the application of principals of plant and animal breeding to the corn-plant. The per cent of sugar in the sugar-beat has been increased from three per cent to sixteen per cent. The ordinary beet was improved by seed-selection, so that an enormous industry has been built up and a new source of sugar given to the world. I^his has been done with a plant which seeds once in two years. Corn produces a crop every year, a single seed producing a return of over a thousand fold. Trom this great num­ ber of offspring, varying in size, shape, color and couposition, a selection can be made which will develop any feature of the seed plant. By continued se­ lection, these valuable attributes can be tixed iu the characteristics of the plant, and the usefulness and importance of the crop increased. To illustrate the IK>int: We have been ablfe, by select­ ing ears having long shanke, to increase the length of the shank nearly two feet in five years' selection. By selecting ears with tall stalks, we have been able to increase the height of the stalk al most three feet in five years. By select­ ing ears from plants having wide leaves we have been able to increase the aver­ age width of the leaf, and by selecting »ars from stalks having narrow leaves, we have been able to decrease the width of the leaf. Jurors Selected The following are the lists of jurors selected to serve at the May term of the circuit court: GRAND JURY. Riley, James Edwards; Marengo, O. H. Lincoln and Glen Haven; Dunham, G. R. Lanning; Chemung, Lyle E. Ax- tell and M. J. Emerson; Alden, F. S. Smith; Hartland, J. J. Carroll; Seneca, Delos Diggine: Coral, Henry Williams; Grafton, D. Glazier: Dorr, B. S. Austin and E. B. Losee; Greenwood, C. H. Thompson; Hebron, Ira E. Hyde; Rich­ mond, F. E. Holmes; Burton, William Seayer; Nunda, O. M. Hale and W. P. St. Clair: Algonquin, E. A. Ford and W. W. Dike; McHenry, Bernard Harri­ son and J. C. Ladd. PETIT JURY, Geo. Bates, H. H, Blair, Chas. Tal- bott, Riley; Wm. Matthies, Alfred Simmons, Marengo; John Davidson, Dunham; Chas. Torker, Willard Mui> ger, Chemung; Peter Smith, Walter Brandow. Frank Faben, Alden; Timothy Leonard, Charles Phelps, Albert Benka, Hartland, Henry Stoxen, T. A. OCock, Henry Kittinger, Coral; Enos Conly, Grafton; Wm. H. Wood beck,,, Frank Jewett, George Collins, Geo. Hansman, John Campion, Dorr, J. E. Harrison, Greenwood; Wm. Licbty, W. E. Motley, Richmond; Warren Pierce, Burton; Joseph Wheeler. Amos W. Smith, Mc- Henrv: Ben Raue, Wm. Cawton, A. J. Thompson, Nunda; Alvin Dodd, Wm. Swartz, Frank Bohacek. Jr., Fred Ever­ green, Algonquin. County Athletic Meet. The County Athletic meet will be held at Woodstock, Saturday, Jane 8. Following is the list of events: For all -100-yard dash, 220-yard dash, 440- yard dash, standing broad jump, run­ ning broad jump, running high jump, running hop, step and jump; pole vault, shot put, discus throw, i mile bicycle race, i mile relay race. For 15 years of age or under--50-yard dash, running high jump, running broad jump, running hop, Btep and jump; pole vault, i mile bicycle race. For 18 years of age or under--running broM jtunp, (H>rjw4 ANOTHER HAPPY COUPLE. Thomas P. Walsh and Miss Jessie Baldwin Married at Libertyville. Thomas P. Walsh and Miss Jessie Baldwin were married yesterday at Libertyville, the ceremony being per­ formed by Rey, Fr. Scan Ion of that Tillage. It was a quiet affair, only two or three friends being present as wit­ nesses. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh will im­ mediately commence housekeeping at Grayslake, where the groom is em­ ployed. The bride is a daughter of the late S. D. Baldwin, who taught school in this village many years ago, ana Mrs. Baldwin, of Nunda. She taught school here for a few years and is weii known by all. Last year she was engaged tor the second time by the Nunua direct­ ors, but gave up the position some time j ago to prepare lor tue marriage, it may truthfully be sam, without flat­ tering the blushing bride, that the groom displayed excellent taste in se­ lecting his life's partner. The groom is a son oi iur. and Mrs. John Wal.th oi this village and resided here continuously since his birth until about five weeks ago, when he went to Grayslake. For ten years he was em­ ployed by F. L. McOmber and proved himself to be an honest, upright and conscientious workman. He is a tine specimen of manhood, both physically and morally, and is a jolly, whole- souled fellow wherever he may be. The Plaindealer joins with a thousand other friends in wishing the oonple a prosperous future. THE MASONS BANQUET SATURDAY A GALA DAY FOR THE •%.» <! M'HENRY LODGE. Obituary of Cora Wilson. Cora W ilson, who died here in Mc- tleury last week, April 21, 1903, was born in this city April 21, 1878. She was the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wilson, who spent many years' residence in this community. In 1880 Cora went to live with her aunt, Relief Wilson, in Rockford. When at the age of 12 years she united with the first Baptist church, of which she was a faithful member until the end. After graduating from the Rockford high school she returned in early woman­ hood to McHenry where the balance oi her life was spent. Cora was recognizeu as the leader in the Wilson family and acted instead of mother to the other children and on this account as well as because of her kind and affable disposition she will be greatly missed. Those who knew her best loved her most Although never in good health she was comparatively comfortable and able to go to church regnlarly until during the last eight months since which time she has been a constant sufferer and growing weaker each day with little exception until the last. Her patience under this sickness was very uiauifest. There remains of the im­ mediate family only three, Ida, Clayton and Albert to mourn the loss of a dear sister. We bid her goodby, but only for a short time. We also shall soon be called and may we live so true to our trust that when life shall close with us we shall hear from him the "well done, good and faithful servant." s. W. L. Lafayette Dates. Lafayette Dates was born in Bradford connty, Pa., November 7, 1888, and died at his home near Ring wood, 111., April 21, 160&, aged nearly seventy years. He was the son of William and Chris­ tiana Dates, the youngest of a family of ten children. He was married in 1862 to Alice Wright, of Tioga connty. Four chil­ dren were born to this couple, Edward, of Lake Geneva; Mrs. Jas. Conway, of Ring wood; Charles, of Greenwood and Mrs. George Woods, of Alden, South Dakota. He came to Ringwood in 1861 and has been a resident of this place ever since. His long residence here had gained for him many friends who sym­ pathize with the bereaved ones. He was devotedly attached to his family and especially to his grandchildren- there seemed to be more than the us­ ual bond of relationship between them and he will be missed by each one. They will find the circle broken, one seat forsaken. Long will they listen in vain to hear his welcome again. The funeral was held from Woodman Hall, Thursday, April 28, Rev. F. W. Miller officiating. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Dates and family gratefully ac­ knowledge the kindness of neighbors and friends who aided them throughout the sickness and after the death of hus band and father. Fire Candidates Take the Third Degra* and Become Member* of Blr; Lddg»» -. v . ^ The Banquet a Feature. v y J - it has always been said that the Mi*> . ' $i. F sons are a sociable lot of fellows vrhfil ' they meet in large numbers and the saying was verified without any chauop for dispute last Saturday, when McBea- ry Lodge No. 158 entertained over half a hundred guests. Five candidates were to receive th* third degree and outside lodges had been invited to assist in the work, whi<di commenced in the forenoon and lasted nearly midnight. Those who were introduced to the myateriee of t)i* ;Iv ancient order were E. C. Fishes, Theo. . L. Grot, F. C. Going, L. E. Traver and M. A. Howell, Jr. •{ The visitors began to arrive early ta: the day and the last train in the even- ; ing brought the last delegation, from the Monitor Lodge of Elgin. Some not- r ed men in Masonic work were present; among them being Dr. Edward Cook ' ̂ 1 and W. M. Bnrbank, of Chicago, the lat* 1 ter being about eighty-five years of age, v• After the work had been finished onfc hundred Masons repaired to the McHen- ~jK ry House where an elegant spread N' was awaiting their attention. Land* lord Heimer and his wife spared m> £ pains in preparing the feast and many y complimentary remarks were heard from the visitors. At each plate waa placed a beautiful menu card printed in two colors, and the table was tastily ' : decorated. ' ^ v The following Masons from •tnaMfr". 'v-';- were present: . ^ f CHICAGO. * *' •: •, ' , / Alex. Ii. Bocfc - - > ^ *3* / 8. J. Armsdea , ' A. \V. Cain 'l* .?vv O' W. M. Burbaak .John A. Peets AUK. Larsen RICHMOND. Jesse Iiichardsan E. C. Barnard Katie Bariiitrd J. B. KieliurdaO! II. K. Boutelle Thos. Bnuer Win. MoGan Uustav Mueller .1. 11. Richardson W. E. Foster A. S. Wright L.B.Rice • V. Aldrich Robt. Hunter vl&r P. E. Holmes -V-I • ELGIN. I *VYR E. McGregor," .*• i li. J. lKnmis • -."X F. A. Cantteldrr / ,4 '•£» &- Wm. J. l'rieerf' •• John Russell, "•? v •; V W. T. Walt "WXtJbONDA. Geo, Huson W. W. Welch C. R. Wells Harry Fuller, sgsj,4 ' GraatJc., wis. ' John Moone Lewis BalhMfW^VS«4 O. G. Glbbs Tom Mooae ^ V.J *3; E. O. Manor W. 8. Seaver, Darlen, Wis. J. L. Brewster, Waokeg&n. ' : J. L. Van Meter, Parsons. Ku. • • % J. E. Wesson, Greenwood. .i',v. Geo. L. Sherwood, H. J. Dygert, WiHiilsMjfT ' I). T. Wallace Edward Cook It. II. Gulley David S. King Adolph Krueger Albert Jampolia 11. E. Marlkhopp 1). Reid 1). H. ltotcher G. L. Rumhaugh O. 11. Leslie R. A. Howard E. W. Brooks M. 8. Ford Jas. E. Galnor Geo. Glynch THE JEWISH RELIGION Thirteen Articles Which Form «h|a V«Nfe datlon of the Jewish Faith. .'V f.;.!*1- An Evening of Pleasure. Miss Susie Smith, of Chicago, was pleasantly surprised at the home of her sister, Mrs. M. J. Freund, where she was visiting, last Thursday evening. The few hours were passed in, dancing and other amusements, light refresh­ ments being served at a late hoar. The following were present: Misses-- Gertie Weber Mary Freund Lena Smith Lena Michala Susie Weber Mary Weber- Katie Weber Emma Weber Lizzie Freund Maggie Smith Susie Miller Katie Weber Lizzy Myers Messrs.-- Jacob Miller Michael Freulid Nick Klein Peter Freund William Meyers Mr. and Mrs. Peter Mrs. Math. Smith. John Miller Nick Nett Fred Smith Peter Lay Smith. Mr. and A Surprise Party. Miss Katie Engeln was surprised at her home last Sunday evening, April 26, when a party of her friends made an unexpected call. They were all heartily welcomed, however, and the evening's pleasures were enjoyed by all. Those present were: Dora Engeln Gertrude Neiss Eva Stoffel Francis Neisen Mary Adams Annie Kennebeck Susie Zens Annie Pint Annie Heimer Gertrude Turner Rena Neisen Maude Schreiner Eva Adams Lizzie Kennebeck Joeephine Engeln Mamie Heixnar Fall Line. On Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2, we will place on sale a full line of Co- loin's, (Janesville, Wis.), celebrated bak­ ery goods. We especially invite the ladies to oome and see the lay out. GtlLBlCHT BttOS. Foley's Kidney Cure makes kidneys and bladder right. Don't delay taking. kT 5 There are thirteen articles which futM-» the foundation of the Jewish faiflC which are presented in the form of ft creed, to be repeated in the first person singular, after the manner of tfM Apostles' Creed: I believe with a perfect faith that tb* Creator(ble8sed be His name) has made and governs all creatures; that He alon* has made, does make and will make til things. I believe with a perfect faith that tfea Creator (blessed be His name) is on]j one in unity, to which there is no i|r> semblance, and that He alone has bee% is, and will be our God. I believe with a perfect faith that the Creator (blessed be His holy name) jm not corporeal, nor to be comprehended by an understanding capable of com­ prehending what is corporeal, and that there is nothing like Him in the unjr verse. I believe with a perfect faith that thft Creator (blessed be His name) is thft first and last. I believe with a perfect faith that thft Creator (blessed be His name) is tha only object of adoration, and that up other being whatever ought to be wor> shiped. I believe with a perfect faith that aft the words of the prophets are true. I believe with a perfect faith that tU# prophecies of Moses our master (may ha rest in peace) are true, and that he is the father of all wise men, as well <* those who went before him as of thoafe who have succeeded him. I believe with a perfect faith that whole law which we have in our handll a t this day was delivered by Moses OUR master (may he rest in peace). I believe with a perfect faith that thifrv will never be changed, and that at* " other law will ever be given by tijfe Creator (blessed be His name I • I believe with a perfect faith that thft Creator (blessed be His name) knows all the actions of men and all their . t h o u g h t s . . . . * v I believe with a perfect faith that thai, Creator (blessed be His name) reward! V tliose who observe His commands au4. punishes those who transgress them. V " I believe with a perfect faith that th§r Messiah will come, and though He d#* lays nevertheless I will always expedft' Him till He come. ' I believe with a perfect f&ith that thft . , ^ dead will be restored to life when shall be so ordained by the decree % the Creator, (blessed be His name) and- \.l: Jlr exalted be His remembrance for evst and ever. " ,?5fv . lMs The Jews say also, that the la^* which God gave to Noah consisted ofy riXjr seven precepts, namely: 1. Not to com* mitidolatry. 2. Not to blaspheme th*,.---.-^ name of God. 8. To constitute upright?" judges for the impartial administration^- £ to all persons. 4. Not to, commit acta, of impurity. 5. Not to commit murders 6. Not to rob or steal. 7. Not to eat » member of any living creature. Klght Hondo Accepted At the council meeting last wghtvv.1;? eight firms made application for license' and their bonds were accepted by Lh|> board. The firms were Jos. .«' John J. Buch, Anton Eugeln, Heimer, Peter B. treand,'Heimer .?• M. D. Weber, P. B. Weber ft On. » • * Pneumonia la Kobbed of Ita Timw ^ By Foley's Honey and Tar. It atopft. the racking cough and heals an£ strengthens the lunga If taken in tim|n it will prevent an attack of imeuuiuoit Refuse substitutes. Sold by N.