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^ C * V ' ' ' > f-f r ' -r"** * < *t * --, v - " < ; * $ v N V - * r ' 4 v : " " '*/'•v v '" ':•$ V -»vy v!" Vl'cV^" ' v":•**"-" * - * 4 •« 'V- v*^ .. .O* * X'"-* * , ' i mm VOLUME XXVIII MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY. flAY NUMBER 11 £.V'<VSY$ BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. SERIOUS ACCIDENT LOOKING BACKWARD ONLY TEN DRAM SHOPS EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. LOCAL BRIEFS Fall* From Beit Loren I>anck« PURELY PERSONAL PLAINDKAIJER ITEM BOXES. For the convenience of contributors to the personal columns, item boxes have been placed in the West McHenry post office and near The I'laindealer door. Ir you know of uuy item of news drop a note in one of the box<;s with your name signed aud accept our thanks. Items must be In before Wednesday noon of each week. Peter B. Freund Chicagoed Wednes­ day. E. C. Joslyn apent Sunday in Rock- ford. e Richard Walsh was a Chicago visitor Monday. C. P. Barnes and son were Mcltenry callers Tuesday. Mrs. M. Merriman is visiting relatives at Ringwood today. Peter J. Freand transacted business at Dundee Tuesday. Fred Rossow, of Dundee, was a Mc- Henry caller Friday. V. S. Lnmley, of Woodstock, was on our streets Tuesday. Mrs. M. A. Searles was in Chicago yesterday on business. Jerry Farrell, of Chicago, spent Sun­ day with relatives here. C. G. Berner transacted business in the windy city yesterday. Miss Christina Buss spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. L. E. Traver was in Aurora and Chi­ cago Saturday and Sunday. J. D. Lodtz and son, Percy, were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mrs. J. I. Story and daughter, Edna, were in Chicago Tuesday. Miss Maude Bennett, of Elgin, is visiting relatives here this week. Howard Cohn and Mr. Connelly, of Woodstock were McHenry visitors Sun­ day. George and A. A. Chapell, of Chicago, were Sunday guests at the home.of S. S. Chapell. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walsh, ot Grays lake, visited friends and relatives here Sunday. B. Idemiller and Miss Ethel King, of Woodstock, called on McHenry friends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H: T. Fuller, of Wau- conda, were visiting McHenry relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Howard, of Elgin, visited-relatives and friends here over Sunday. Harry Fay and Elmer Francisco at­ tended the play in Woodstock Friday evening. Mrs. Jaeger, of Libertyville, visited her mother, Mrs. Searles, the first of the week. Mrs. Andrew Miller and daughter, Esther, are vititing Chicago relatives this week. Geo. Smith, Will Bishop, John Weber and Math. Leiekem were Chicago visit­ ors last Thursday. Mrs. Earl Mead, of Oak Park, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Mc- Omber this week. Misses Lizzie and Barbara Thelen and Mathias Thelen. of Elgin, spent Sunday with McHenry relatives. Orten Gilbert came home from Chi­ cago Saturday to celebrate, his birthday anniversary which event occured on Sunday, May 3 Carl Mead, of Woodstock, spent Sun­ day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mead. Carl has a good position in the Oliver typewriter factory. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Frett, Mr. and Mrs. J. Jensen, Master J. Jensen, Miss Gertrude Frett and C. H. Braun, of Chicago, were Cottage Grove visitors oyer Sunday. W. T. Wells, who has been visiting his brother, Dr. D. G. Wells, the past few months, returned to Chicago Wed­ nesday to resume his duties with the Swift Packing Co. Mrs. Jas. Cleary and daughters left Tuesday for Sioux Falls, S, D. where they will reside. The boys went to Dakota about four weeks ago with the household goods. Casper Bickler and Willie Stoffel boarded the Borden milk train for Chi­ cago Wednesday evening, but were un­ fortunately sidetracked at Nunda. They returned to McHenry Thursday evening by request. Dr. F. A. Holly arrived from Chicago Friday, having completed the three year course in the Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Holly has not yet de­ cided where he will locate, but may hang out his shingle in some western state. The young ladies who attended "Pinafore" in Woodstock Friday eve­ ning were: Misses Eleanor and Lillie McGee, Lillie and Katie Heimer, Dora and Lena Stoffel, Belle Gallaher, Edna Story, Annie Bickler, Rosa J us ten and Rosina Reynolds. 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. MEREY, Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agt., jly 81 Dubuque, Iowa. To Colorado In 1903 The passenger department of the Chicago ft North-Western Railway has issued a very interesting folder, giving information as to reduced rates and sleeping car service, with a short de­ scription of the various points of inter­ est usually visited by tourists, these excursion rates applying on account of the Christian Endeavor meeting to be held at Denver, July 9th to 13th. Send 2 cent st^mp for copy, to W- B. Knis- kern. Passenger Traffic Manager, Chi­ cago* May 10. From a Cat Scratch on the arm, to the worst sort of a burn, •ore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel galve is a quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel Salve, be particular to get De- Witt's--this is the salve that heals without leaving a scar. A specific for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. Sold by all druggists. Pwmtogi of the Special! April Meet­ ing, 1803. The honorable board of supervisors of McHenry county, Illinois, met in special session at the coart house in Woodstock, 111., on Monday, April 20, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m. Meeting called to order ,by the clerk and the following named supervisors were present at roll-call: N. Brotzman, J. M. Marks, H. E. Whipple, James Lake, John Baldribk, Win. Desmond, F. D. Perkins, J. H. Calbow, John Weltzien, W. S. McConnell, M. Long, H. M. Turner, L. B Covell, Frank W. Hatch, Simon Stoffell, Ben Throop and Luna E Mentch. The clerk presented to the board a request of seven supervisors requesting the special April meeting, for the pur­ pose of organizing the board and the transaction of such business as might come before them. First in order of business was the se­ lection of chairman for the ensuing year. On motion of Sup. Lake, sec­ onded by Sup. Turner, Sup. L. E. Mentch was unanimously chitsen to succeed himself. Sup. Mentch, upon taking the chair, thanked the members for the honor confe-red upon him for the second time. Sup. Marks moved that the chairman be authorized to appoint the same com­ mittees and the same number that con­ stituted the working force of the board for 1002, and that an adjournment be taken until 11:30 a. m. Carried. 11:80 A.M. Board met pursuant to adjournment, all supervisors responding at roll-call. The chairman announced the follow­ ing list of committees for the ensuing year, which, after bfief objection by Sup. Hatch, were adopted, to-wit: Lands-- F. D. Perkins, M. Lonn. N. Brotz­ man, H. E. Whipple aud J. M. Marks. Lots-H. E. \\ hippie. 1<\ 1). I'erkins, J. H. Calbow, L. B. Covell and Ben Throop. Personal Property--J. H. Calbow, P. W. Hatch, Simon Stoffel, F. Brotzman and W. B. McConnell. Kailroads--F. W. Hatch. H. E. Whipple, N. Brotzman, J. Biildock and J. H. Calbow. Finance--J. Baldock, Jas. Lake. Simon Stof­ fel, J. Weltzien and H. E. Whipple. Education--11. M. Turner, J. Itaidock, J. H. Calbow, Ben Throop and M. Long. ltosicl and Bridges--L. B. Covell, F. D. Per- klns.M. Long.Wm. Desmond and it. M.Turner. Fees and Salaries--Jas. Lake. H. M. Turner, Wm. Desmond, W. S. McConnell and J. Bal- l'ublic Buildings--J. M. Marks, W. S. Mc­ Connell, J. Baldock, Jas. Lake and John Welt­ zien. Claims--J. Weltzien, N. Brotzman, J. H. Calbow, J. M. Marks and L. B. Covell. Settle with Treasurer--Ben Throop, F. >V. Hatch, £lmon Stoffel, J.\ M. Marks and J. Election--N. Brotzman. F. W* Hatch, H Whipple. M. Long and H. M. Turner. Town Accounts--Simon Stoffel, J. M. Marks, Jas. Lake, F. 1>. Perkins and F. W. Hatch. Rules--M. Long, Wm. Desmond, J. Weltzien, Ben Throop and L. B. Covell. Purchasing Committee--W. S. McConnell, Wm. Desmond and Ben Throop. D. T. Smiley presented the following petition, which was read to the board and on motion of Sup. Lake, referred to the committee on lands, to-wit: STATE OF ILLINOIS I „ County of McHenry I WHKIIEAS, Mathias J. Pitzen and John J. Pitzen, of the town of McHenry, county oi McHenry and state of Illinois, were, on the »th day of April, lHlKi, decreed by the circuit court of the county of McIIenry, state of Ill­ inois, to be the owners in fee simple, and in possession of the following described laud, to-wit: "All the land that lies in the center of section No. 17, in township No. 46. north of range No. U, east of the 3rd P. M.. which is en­ tirely surrounded by water and known as 'Coon Island'; the north-west fractional quarter of the southeast fractional quarter of said section No. 17; the east part of the northeast fractional quarter of the northwest fractional quarter of said section No. 17; and the southwest fractional quarter of the south­ east fractional quarter of section No. H In said township, all of the last described pieces being known as 'Bald Knob', situated in the town of McHenry, county of Mclleury and state of Illinois", and WHEBKAS. also, the county of McHenry was made party defendant to the said proceedings In which said decree was entered, and that before the entering of the decree, or default against the said county of McHenry, a com­ mittee was appointed to investigate what in­ terest the county of McHenry had in, or to the said real estate, or any part thereof, and tlie said committee having investigated the same, found that the said Mathias J. Pitzen and John J. Pitzen, and their grantors had been In possession of the said premises, and each part, thereof, for a period of more than t wenty years prior to the entering of said de­ cree, and that the right of said county had been barred by the lapse of time, aud WHKKKAS, also, the said Mathias J. Pitzen and John J. Pitzen are desirous of obtaining a quit claim deed from the county of McHen­ ry to the said premises, and each part there­ of, so as to more fully show where and how they derived their title to the same, and WHEBEAS , also, the said county of McHenry derived its title to the said land, uuder, through and by virtue of the acts of the Gen eral Assembly of tlie state of Illinois, of 1K52 and 1K54, relative to swamp and overflowel lands, (Session laws of 1852. page 178, Sec. 1. and Session laws of 1854, page 21, Sec 12); now, therefore, be it „ RESOLVKD. That the county clerk of said county be and he is hereby instructed to ex­ ecute a quit claim deed In the name of the said county of McHenry, to the said Mathias J. Pitzen and John J. Pitzen, for the premises herein before described, and each part there­ of. The report of the January, 1903, grand jury was read to the board and on motion of Sup. Desmond, was or­ dered printed, with the proceedings of the board, to-wit: STATE OF ILLINOIS i __ January Term, County of McHenry S A. I). 1903. To the Hon. C. 11. Ikmpelly, Presiding Judge of the Circuit Court of McIIenry Co.. 111.: We, the members of the Orand Jury of the term aforesaid, respectfully report that we have completed our investigations so far as has come to our knowledge of such matters as we deem It our duty to investigate. We have investigated the condition of the Court House, including the County Jail, and we Hud everything in good condition and repair, and the prisoners well cared for; except we rec- commend the removal of tlie lady's cell to the southwest corner of the Jail to connect sew­ erage below. All of which is respectfully submitted. HOWARD VINTON, Foreman JOHN HAWLKY, Clerk Filed, Jan. 12,1903. O. B. RICHARDS. Clerk Circuit Court The former committee on poor farm made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee on poor house and poor farm beg leave to submit the following report: Committee met at the poor farm Tuesday, March 34, 1903, for the pur­ pose of auditing bills and ascertaining the cost per week of keeping the poor ana in­ mates of the poor house from Sept. 1. 1902 to March 23. 1903. Meml»ers of the committee present: Hoy. Lake and Cristy. The following bills were presented, read and (Holered paid: 3 Manlev Bros, hardware & plumbing..9 112 53 Geo H Hooker, groceries 140 88 Fennur & Mltchem, dry goods 34 57 Woodstock Sentinel Co, advertising... . 1 80 .. 6 00 •• 142 05 ... 5 15 .. 217 .. 1135 .. 204 .. 71 43 ... 3965 .. JJ3 70 .. 444 .. :«)40 .. -87 10 .. 510.") ... 11) to ... HfK 99 .. |4821 HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY AND ADJACENT COUNTIES. A Miscellaneous Assortment of Newt Items In Condensed Form For Conven­ ience of Busy People. Arkansas produced a million bales of cotton last year, and built more miles of track than any other state of the union. Nnnda Herald: The Bowman Dairy company is now receiving at its factory in Nunda, 30,000 oounds of milk daily. The Chicago demand for cream is so great that the factory is daily skimming a small quantity of milk and selling the cream in Chicago while the skim milk is sold to our farmers at 8 cents a can. The case of Rosengarten ys. Joseph Stilling, of McHenry, came up for trial in the county court on Thursday of last week and resulted in the plain­ tiff withdrawing his case. The case was over the sale of a horse to the plaintiff, who claimed he was then a minor. Attorney C. P. Barnes repre­ sented the defendent and C. R. Thurl- wfill the plaintiff.--Republican. SThe people of Lake Geneva, Wis., have an organization that cannot be found in many cities of its size in Illi­ nois or Wisconsin. It is known as the Lake Geneva Memorial association, the object being to make arrangements for a fitting observance of Decoration Day. In addition to this the society takes an active •;tart in the observance of other national days. Instructions positively borbldding the use of cigarettes by those employed in the passenger service on the New York division of the Reading railroad have been issued by the passenger train­ master. Dismissal from the employ of the oad is the penalty for failure to obey the mandate. "Men who smoke cigarettes are apt to have lapses of memory, and it is not safe to trust the lives of passengers in the hands of per­ sons who have that failing " Harvard Herald: McHenry county has the'honor of having three «tof its young men, all graduates of West Point, in the service of their country and are now either in this country or in some of our island possessions. We refer to Col. Earl D. Thomas, a Woodstock boy, colonel of cavalry: another is Capt. Howard R. Perry of McHenry, captain of infantry serving at present at Min­ danao, in the Phillippines; the third is First Lieut. H. B. Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Clark of this city, whom our ^Vp!xfr°Farni--Wm. Desmond, J. Weltzien."^ople all remember a? one: of our moat Jas. Lake, W. S. McConnell and L. B. Covell. Exemplary young men. After a service at Manila he is now stationed at Grand Rapids, Mich. These young men have had valuable experience and have seen considerable of our country. Another of our young men in these far away islands whom we all know and esteem is Lieut. J. M. Phalen of the United S' ates army medical department, who c< mpletes today his first year of service th ere and who expects to return home a ytar hence. WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN. V. S. Department of Agriculture Report For Week Ending May 4, 1003 Felix Temnlin, blacksniithing ... W D Hall, lumlter and lime Murphy & Mullen, dry goods . C F Gaulke & Son. meat Mrs J M Thomas, dry goods....» N Frame A; Son. grinding H H Bosshard, feed •• C T Donovan, blacksmlthlqgl. .... . Walters & McLean, ;*grcultl >mP vVm Wiley, grinding A Dwight Osborne, tea-- J G Hurd. dry goods H A Stone, boots and shoes A B Pratt & Son, meat B S Austin, groceries and crockery.. A DA A J Kennedy, groceries Continued on page four. The weather was warm and dry the first part of the week, and considerable progress was made in plowing and seed­ ing. A decided fall in temperature oc­ curred on April 30, and frost of generally damaging effect, on fruits and tender vegetation, was deposited on the morn­ ing of May 1. The average temperature during the week was below normal, and the growth of vegetation was retarded. The precipitation, below the seasonal average in amount, occurred the latter part of the week. The fall of snow was considerable in the northern district. As the soil already contained sufficient moisture, the deficiency in rainfall was opportune. Wheat has made little improvement during the week. The average condi­ tion is good, but in many localities it has deteriorated. Some fields are turn­ ing yellow, and many complaints are made of chinch bugs. The weather has been too cold for seasonable growth. The sowing of oats is still in progress in some localities, but the entire crop is practically in the ground. The sea­ son has been unfavorable for germina­ tion, and the plant is coming up uneven­ ly, and is showing a poor stand in many localities. In the northern district con­ siderable resowing was made necessary and the acreage sown will show a de­ crease. Plowing for corn has been actively prosecuted, and some planting was done in the central and southern districts. Plowing, in some localities, was done under difficulty, owing to the heavy condition of the soil. The general condition of pastures and meadows is good, but little growth has been made during the week. Some re­ ports indicate injury to young clover by frost. General injury was sustained by fruit from frost on the 1st. Strawberries were killed and grapes suffered serious­ ly. The greatest damage to fruit trees in bloom was in the central and north­ ern districts. In the southern district the bloom has been effected, hut a con­ servative estimate cannot yet be made of the extent of the damage. Garden operations are still backward. It has been too cold for germination and plant growth. The planting of potatoes is well advanced. Tender plants were nipped by frost on the 1st, which will further tend to delay gardening. Believe Him Initane Fred Rossow disappeared from his home in Dundee Sunday last and has not been heard from since. His fate is a matter of some anxiety to his rpany friends in that town. It is hinted that the man is insane, made so by the worry and trouble of recent years. About a year ago his wife died of cancer and two months later his daughter passed away. Mr. Rossow has for several years furnished carpenters of tb}s vil­ lage with mill stuff an^ is well known hene. A Little Karty Btaier now and then at bedtime will cure con­ stipation, biliousness and liver troubles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the famous little pills that cure by arousing the secretions, moving the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giving such tone and strength to the glands of the stom­ ach and liver that the cause of the trouble is removed-eutirely, and if their use is continued for a few days, there will be no return of the complaint Sold by all druggist*. Items Published In The Plalndea|»r fc Quarter of a Century Ago. Week of May 7, 1878. The new firm of Colby Bros., in Biv- erside Block, are fast getting their store in shape and when completely ar­ ranged will have the handsomest store in NcHenry county. The Red Ribbon Club of McHenry, having perfected their organization, will meet at the Universalist church on Thursday evening of this week, the 9th inst., at half past seven o'clock. Leonard Bantus, who, it will be re­ membered, was so severely injured last winter by falling into a well, is now able to gtt. around on crutches, and in order to get a liviag for himself and family, has starte-.i a peddling wag­ on. We noticed the scow, "North Star," Capt. Powers, Thos, Knox, first mate, ferrying teams across the river Monday morning. It makes an easy, safe and quick transit for those who are obliged to cross during the hours that the bridge is impassable. The commissioners have commenced work on the bridge across Fox river, in this village, aud are pushing it for­ ward as rapidly as possible. Tney will put in new stringers, replank it and otherwise put it in good repair. They expect to have it completed this week. Over two hundred and fifty fish were caught at the mill dam one morning last week before eight o'clock, with hook and line. We saw one fellow with a string of eighty-five They were principally sun fish, weighing from a pound to two and a half pounds each How many more remain in that hole we are unable to say, but the boys are carrying away large strings almost hourly. NEW GAME LAW SCHNEIDER BROS. WILL NOT TAKE OUT LICEN8E. Some of the Most Important Chances Emr bodied in New Law. Here are some of the most impor­ tant changes embodied in the new law: Every resident hunter must here­ after have a license to do any hunting whatever, the license to cost $1, to be secured from the city or county clerk, who shall receive 10 cents additional for their work. Non-resident hunters must have a lecense to hunt which shall cost $15 and pay an additional fee of 50 cents. Nobody is allowed to sell or ship game. (In other words, if one goes hunting, in order to make use of bis game be must either eat It or fcive it away.) It is unlawful to hunt with ferrets. There shall be no shooting whatever of prairie chickens for four years. The law is regarded by hunters as a good one, and it is believed that its enforcement will have a tendency to do away with the promiscuous hunter who shoots merely for the sake of killing. The fact that every person who hunts must have a license will make those who go hunti g decrease in great num­ bers and the consequence must be that game will thrive, and that in a little while all kinds will be more plentiful throughout the state. NATRIMONIAL •Merritt Crulknhank and Miss Mabel Carr Married at Greenwood Another interesting bit of history was written for Queen Ann Prarie last week, the occasion being the mar­ riage of Merritt Cruikshapk of Solon Mills and Mabel Carr of Greenwood. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents at high noon, Wednesday, April 22 1908, in the presence of the relatives of the contracting parties. Rev. N. A. Sun derlin of Woodstock spoke the words which made them husband and wife. A beautiful ring seryice added to the occasion. After the usnal congratulations the company sat down to a spread hardly surpassed at any wedding occasion in the history of the prairie. Scarcely was the dinner served when changed garments indicated to the company that rice, shoes or any old thing could come from its biding place, to assist the departure in a real olden-time, but beautiful way. The 2 p. m. train was taken at Wood­ stock for a bridal trip. Mr. and Mrs. Crniksbank will make their home at Solon Mills.--Sentinel. Arthur M. Ensign. Arthur B. Ensign was born at Hebron, 111., September 15, 1875, and died at the home of his parents, four miles east of McHenry, May 4, 1<)03. He was the eldest son of Nelson J. and Ellen A. Ensign. For several years he has worked on the farms of various neighbors of his father, last summer for Mr. Dolbeer and had hired out to a man near Genoa Junction. Wis., for the coming year. He was taken sick while at his work there and in only about ten days, had gone from this world. He was steady and faithful at his work and kind and friendly toward everybody. He leaves to mourn his loss father, mother and three brothers: Chas. S. of Richmond, Franklin M., and D. William Ensign of Nunda township. The funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church on Wednes­ day, May 6, at three o'clock by the pastor, Rev. S.W. Lauck, and interment was made at Wood lawn cemetery in this village. s. w. L. 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. Fayorable 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 to California, Washington and Oregon. For particulars apply to ticket agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. . May 16 A Lesson in Health. Healthy kidneys filter the impurities from the blood, and unless they do this good health is impossible. Foley's Kid­ ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It strengthens the whole system. Sold by N. H, Peteaoh. Proceedings of Three Meetings of Village Council--President Appoints Standing Committees for Year--Bills Allowed. Council Room, April 29, 1903. Special meeting. Present trustees. Block, Chapell, Engeln, Eldredge, Laurs and RothermeL President Story pre­ siding. The board meet for the purpose of acting on dramshop'bonds. The following bonds were presented and read; The tond of Peter B. Freund with Anton Engeln and N. E, Barbian as sureties; bond of Heimer Bros, with Jos. Heimer and John Heimer as sure­ ties; bond of John J. Buch with Robt. Schiessle and Frank J. Barbian as sure­ ties; bond of John Heimer with Matt Blake and Jos. Blake as sureteis; bond of M. D. Weber with Peter B. breund and Mathias Engeln as sureties; bond of P. H. Weber & Co. with John J. Buch aud F. J. Barbian as sureties; bond of Jos. Heimer with Matt Heimer and John Heimer as sureties. On motions duly carried the bonds were approved. A vote being had on each bond seperately. On motion duly carried the bond of Homer Wattles, police magistrate, with F. H. Wattles and Wm. Hutson as sureties was approved. There being no fnrther business the board adjourned. J. I. STORY, president. JOHN STOFFEL, cierk. Council Room April, 80, 1908. Special meeting. Present, trustees Chapell, Engeln, Eldredge, Laures. Ab­ sent Block and RothermeL President Story presiding. The president stated that the meet­ ing had been called to act on a dram­ shop bond. The dramshop bond of F. H. Wattles with Homer Wattles and Theodore L. Grot as sureties was presented and read. On motion by Eldredge seconded by Laures the bond was approved. There being no farther business the board adjourned, S3.1. STORY, president JOHN STOETEL, clerk. /Council Room May 4, 1908. Regular Meeting. Present Block, Chapell, Engeln, Eldredge, Laures and Rothermel, The president presiding. Tho minutes of the annual and two special meetings were read and ap­ proved. The dramshop bond of O. L. Moore with J. W. Doerscher and C. Wirfe as sureties was read and on motion by Chapell seconded by Engeln, was ap­ proved. The following bills were read and approved by the fiance committee. James B. Clow & Sons, lead pipe..#18.18 McHenry Plaindealer Co., printing.87.20 Neptune Meter Co., meters 42.00 Osmun Bros., nails 1-65 Bolger & Lehman, straw 8.00 John Stoffel, postage and frt 2.87 On motion by Engeln seconded by Laures the bills were approved and ordered paid. The bid of the Plaindealer for pub­ lishing the proceedings for $25 for the current year was read and accepted on motion by Eldredge seconded by Chapell. On motion by Chapell seconded by Engeln, M. M Niesen was appointed village coustable. On motion by Laures seconded by Eldredge John^V^lsh was appointed village police. x Motion by Rothermel seconded by Engeln that Dr. Wells be appointed member of the board of health. Ayes: Engeln, Rothermel. Nays: Block, Chapell, Eldredge, Laures. Motion l08t. , _ , Motion by Eldredge seconded by Laures that Dr. Beebe be appointed member of the board of health. Ayes: Block, Chapell, Eldredge, Laures. Nay Engeln, Rothermel. Motion carried. On motion duly carried Roiin Waite and M. Engeln were appointed members of the board of health. On motion by Chapell seconded by Engeln, O. N. Owen was appointed treasurer. The president appointed the follow­ ing standing committees: Finance--Chapell, Rothermel, Laures. Street & alleys-Eldredge, Chapell, Engeln. Siaewalks--Chapell, Laures, Engeln. Public Property--Rothermel, Block, Engeln. , , Water Works--Laures, Eldredge, BIOCK. . _ , Miscellaneous--Block, Engeln, Chap­ ell. There being no further business the board adjourned. J.J. STORY, president. JOHN STOFFEL, clerk. The Oliver Typewriter Hand. The Oliver Typewriter band will make its first public appearance this season in a poplar concert at the Woodstock °P?'"a house on Tuesday eyening, May 12. The band has been newly organized placing musicians from all parts of the United States, making it on© of the strongest musical oiganizations in the state. An excellent program will 1>e given- Ahe solo numbers will be rendered by r rank Hogan, (clarinet) late of theBrookscele- brated band of Chicago and Cliff V. Sherman, (flute) late of Salisbury s or­ chestra. Seat sale opens Saturday even­ ing, May 9, at eight o'clock. Unclaimed Letters. Letters remaining uncalled for in the post office at McHenry. III., May 1,1903: Miss Anna Lans Mrs. Henry Brothers Cyrus Boyd Frank F. Howe $ J. M. Spiith Rev. J. Hartman * When calling for above letters .mease say advertised. Roi^WN WArris, P\ M. Traveling Is Dmngeroua. | ° Constant motion jars the kidqeys which are kept in place in the body by delicate attachments. This is the reason _hat travelers, trainmen, street car men, teamsters and all who drive very much suffer from kidney disease in some form. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the kidneys and cures all forms of kidney and bladder disease. Geo. H. Hausan, locomotive engineer, Lima, O.. writes, 'Constant vibration of the engine caused me a great deal of trouble v" th my kidneys and I got no relief until I use<l Foley's Kidney Cure." Sold by N. Pete«oh. Loren Lauck. son of Rev. S. W. Lauck, met-with an accident last San- day morning that nearly cost him his life, and as it was only a one-inch board stood between him and death. W hile he was ringing the bell Sunday morning the clapper fell from the bell and before Loren realized what had happened it fell the distance of about twenty feet to the hatchway, breaking the boards and landing on the floor be­ neath, where the boy stood. Something struck Loren on the side of the beau and knocked him senseless, but whether it was the clapper or one of the broken boards he does not know. It was an ugly wound he received and it bled pro­ fusely until Dr. Wells was called to take charge of the patient. The clapper weighs about forty pounds, so it seems impossible that it cruld have come in contact with the boy's hend without crushing tho skull. The boards were naturally diiven downward with great force and the jagged natnre of the wound would also indicate that the edge of the board struck him. He is now getting along nicely and will soon be able to get out again. PRESIDENTS SERVE TWO YEARS Law Regarding Same Took Effect Immedi­ ately After Passage. New Ads This Week. S. S. Chapell Wm. Bonslett M. J. Walsh Isaac Fair weather m Elgin Batter Market. The quotation committee of the El- % • gin board of trade decided on 80 centa * dr', firm as the market price for butter. The New York market was firm at 221 cents, with receipts of 4,042 tubs. Th«f>;,^^i output for the Flgin district was <504, f 140 pounds. Moles'bid of 20 cents on| - several lots was accepted. He bid thet^|^| same on twenty-fiye tubs of Silver ^' 1^; Springs and sixteen tubs of Greenwood,'. but there were no further sales. ; Remember "Gypsy Life" at StoffelV- C hall, May 14. Hear the selections from "Boheiniaik Z-x* > • In last, week'8 issue we used a clipp­ ing from the Record-Herald concerning a new law regarding village presidents. The law went into effect immediately after its passage and those presidents elected this spring will serve two years. We give below the new law in part: "That in addition to the trustees and officers required by law, a presi­ dent of each and every village and incorporated town shall hereafter be elected one every two years by the voters of such village or town at the regular election of such village or town, commencing with the election of such village or town held in the year A. D. 1903, and said president of any village or incorporated town shall hold his office for the term of two years and until his successor is elected and qualified." "The president of any village or incorporated town shall be president of the board of trustees thereof and shall preside at all meetings of said board, and shall have the same power and perform the same duties as are or may be given by law to the mayor in cities oi that" have heretofore been given to the president of the board of trustees in villages, but he shall not vote exceDt in case of a tie, when he shall give the casting vote. Whereas, the next village election will take place on the third Tuesday in April 1903, and an emergency exists, this act shall take effect from and after its passage." THE MINSTRELS. Under Auspices of Cemetery Aid Society at Stoffel's Hall. Remember the date. Remember the place. Remember the cause. Under the auspices of the Cemetery Aid Society and the Modern Woodmen the Wau- conda Minstrels will appear at Stoffel's hall on Friday eyening, May 15. This company has establishdd an enviable re­ putation in several villages about Wau conda and will come to McHenry pre­ pared to do even better than ever. Up to date songs and jokes will be rendered in good old fashioned minstrel style. It is not often that lady minstrels appear, so you had better go and hear them. Some of Wauconda's best talent is rep­ resented in the company. The Cemetery Aid society is in need of funds and it is everyone's duty to lend a helping hand. We all take pride in the excellent condi­ tion of the silent city on the hill and de­ sire that it shall be kept in that condi­ tion. Show that you appreciate the work of the ladies are doing and at the same time enjoy two hours of fun and music. General admission twenty-five cents, children fifteen cents. Reserved seats thirty-five cents, on sale at usual places. IS IT WISE? Many Blaek Bass Caught in the Spawning Season at Lake Geneva. We are not far wrong when we say that in one day this week there were over three hundred black bass caught from this end of the lake. The fisher­ men had excellent sport and were well paid for their labor, but, will it pay? We are well aware tbat there is no closed season for fishing on our lake, and the fishermen have a perfect right to catch as many fish as they can, but is it wise? In view of the fact tbat this is the season when the bass are spawning, and that the catching of one fish now may mean the depletion of the number of fish in the lake by many more, we ques­ tion the wisdom of not having one closed season for fishing on Geneva lake and that season Bhould be at the present time. It is a fact that Geneva lake has the best fish and the best fishing of any lake itt the southern part of the state, and said fishing should not be spoiled by catching the finest fish we have-- --black bass--when they should not be caught. Is it wise?--Lake Geneva Herald. Gypsy Life nt Stoflfel's Hall. Miss Adele Medlar, the vocal teacher of Woodstock, assisted by her McHenry pupils and other local talent will give a concert at Stoffel's hall Thursday eve­ ning next. May 14, depicting gypsy life and scenes. Many beautiful solos, duets, quartettes will be, rendered and the chorus will consist of about twenty voices. Miss Medlar is an able teacher and a vocalist of rare merit. Her solos alone will be well worth the price of admission. The duet by Miss Medlar and Chas. G. Frett will be worth going miles to hear. Remember, over twenty- five persons will appear on the stage attired in grotesque costumes, day evening, May 14. Girl" at Stoffel's hall, May 14. Seed corn, Hungarian and Millet seed for sale at W. Bonslett's elevator 2t V ! / \ Remember yon see twenty-five gyp- sies in costume at Stoffel's hall, May 14. Hear the "Tower Scene" as sung by»; - i Mr. Chas. Frett and Miss Medlar at Stoffel's hall, May 14. " ' F. L. McOmber's store front Is re- ?>*?/• ceiving a bright new coat of paint. Geo. Curtis chief artist. Thurs- Qulek Arrest. J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, twice in the hospital from a severe case of piles causing 24 tumors. After doc­ tors and all remedies failed. Bucklen s Arnica Salue quickly arrested further inflammation and cured him. It con­ quers aches and kills pain. 25c. at Julia A. Story. McHenry and tt, W- Beeley, Weet MoHenry. The large oak trees in front of the Buss residence are being removed, they '. having reached the age limit v. There will probably be an imTOrtant'v..-1^'? ; business change in the near future. Possibly full particulars can be givei*^^^ V next week. \*.i Your attention is called to the notic#, ; of Master's sale on the editorial page. It interests many people of McHenry^' •/' and vicinity. - ^ "What's honor?" asks Falstaff/*;;^ ^ That's easy. Any woman who sits be- .̂ v- hind another in church can tell what'dT ̂ on her in two minutes. r1S. The Marengo Republican entered oil - s volume thirty-six last week. The Re-" publican is one of the neatest country ""sT ^ weeklies in Illinois and is purely local. ^ - 4 ^ Pupils of the high school presented;!' f-; Supt. E. C. Fisher with a beautiful bo-*- ! quet consisting of five dozen carnation^ ' yesterday, as a token of esteem and will. « .f* .A large number of pleasure seeker^ were out over Sunday and spent the day at Pistakee. About 100 persona A'>, boarded the Chicago train here Sunday. . •.>'.* / evening. .' * This vicinity was visited by a heavy1 ' frost last Friday night and if the cherry crop does not suffer in consequence it will be miraculous. Most of the trees ' were in full bloom. i '/Sj ; Mrs. M. A. Searles has jost received % ' full line of ready-to-wear hats, shirt- waist hats, children's and Misses' hats,. - ladies' bonnets and the yery latest styled" in elegant dress hats. . * J. H. MillerJ has the contract for % ,; j fine Vermont granite monument to be» ; ̂ | erected at Wauconda for Chauncy D<' .V/^' Parker. It will be the largest mona* ment in the cemetery. M. Engeln & Son have contracted td>>;- • fit the windows on the north side of', ' the bank building with iron shutters|^, t thus making the structure fireproof^^ from that direction, at least. The frame work on Fred Felts' honsf on the west side is rapidly nearing com«^ff pletion. E. W. Howe has the con# ' tract. Mr. Howe's own house on th^ • east side will soon materialize also. <; J Isaac Fairweather takes a half col* -'s| umn space in The Plaindealer this week, v % Mr. Fairweather is located in the build* : 5; ing recently vacated by Jacob Bonslet^ - and carries a complete line of farm ma^ ^ chinery. See his adv. - "v- Boys, learn a trade while young. . After you are twenty years old few will * be found who will take time and trouble to teach you one. When you are tha|v old you will want a man's pay. If yoi* . don't know anything you won't get it. The sixteen-year-old daughter of John/, ^ Brown submitted to an operation TaeSKj^.vi; day for the removal of a cystic tumor# ' g Dr. C. H. Fegers being the surgeon in, .,,7' charge of the case. Miss Brown will : recover nicely from the effects of the ordeal. ^ C. D Schoonmaker has moved into ; I the new house recently built by N. Jf Justen. It is a modern 3tincture m- every way, being equipped with bath, hot and cold water, etc. W. D. Went- " i worth moved into the house vacated by '̂0,,< the editor. : ^ McHenry merchants are complaining * of the dust which is wafted into theiif stores from the streets, and pedestrians^ in general find little comfort in strolling;" the streets on a windy day. Will some4 thing be done this year iu the way of- ^ sprinkling. <•';'4[ Overheated at the wash tub.". m •m-M How1 ^ -4$.-J often have you heard that expression > every summer of your lives. The heatedfc' term is here again. If you are wise yot* \ will use Maple City Self Washing Soap., -> Throw away your washboard and ieept ^ cool. Do not let your grocer substitute.' >- Scheider Bros, will not take out dram shop license this year, having V ^ leased their building and fixtures to J Long & Wattles, who will conduct th<»\.. saloon. Michael Schneider will retain - ^ , the agency for the Tossetti Brewing* Co., but his brother has not yet decidedf- \v|| - what he will do. Many McHenry residents are taking* time by the forelock this spring and are putting in their supply of coal while the . coast is clear and the prices are normal. Dealers say that from now on the price . will advance about ten cents a ton e v - . % • . ery month. The Wilbar Lumber Co. ^ is selling direct from the car to save > ̂ . handling twice. _ J Several people have made coaoplaint about cyclists using the side walks. If ^$5 , they are allowed to continue the prac- V;SH tice some unscrupulous person or some „ of the children who know no better ^ : will soon be "scorching" down the streets, and then a serious accident ia liable to happen. The side walks ljii built for pedestrians, and the righto of pedestrians should be respected. . * ' yimti Plaindealer a Model. •. The Western Publisher, OM af TH*. best trade journals in the United States. ha* the following to say this uioutb: „ "One sees very few country papers as< neatly printed and as worthy of patron-' . age as the McHenry Plaindealer. The» entire appearance of the pai>er awakena^1; Iconfidence in iW It ia a wi4|IIIl VS Y for publishers to mold • ^ ^ mifa tF-