The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

x~ ,_.»4U4t- .*•:•• yrt ~-.'U^ '*• ft ^ *fv ,-- - .;, ••• p;r^t "H v Ji- ^ " -- •*•*";"*#«'-' *^T' 'J V *-*#" tjawBSjiy Ms:-1* ^."•iw11 4"v »***' * n,-^ 7 » ' L O i .-_; £" , * " Tj#i -, ' •_" ' >P" V t e •" * | s" *>""** \ ; ^ • ' * - r / T & * S * ~ / • * 3 ^>r,: r, ,X 11 ^ \£iiS - >*,. . f t ,'"'i' ' - %^T:I -•• #M m rm. ^•->" '* .~Sr¥ * • - * '."i % • 11111 " 1 11 •' i, y. viitrf-,',,! it ,, fty IB ji,, li ,iyi«j 1 y. j * * 7 * - T , , v , . v . v" V"»_ A " VOLUME XXX, JT 4 ^ +w,-< ^. -r ^ MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER S I 904, • ;:-r ,C- . - idr- f . NUMBER 19 PURELY PERSONAL ft • •£• &:vr ^ u g&%:-r'V . '>J£v /i-.^i/*"." ^/-i- 8ft? it HUf '•:":Z<^^ ': •.» 5- ' ,' if- - :/ ': s •• L. F. Block Cfaicagoed Monday. J. P Smith spent Tuesday in Chicago- Prof. E. C. Fisher spent Saturday in the city. Mrs. Del Noonan was an Elgin visitor recently. Mrs. Sarah Dermont spent Monday in Chicago. Mrs. X- J. Walsh fffes a city visitor Friday last. Eutu Laach was oat <at his oottage oyer Sunday. John I. Story in home from Chicago over Sunday. Will stoffel, Jr., spent Saturday in the windy city. Ben Bonslett transacted bvsinesB in Chicago Monday. Miss Eoiia Boyer was a Chicago visit­ or Saturday last. ^ John Stroner was a city passenger Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Evanson «pent Sunday at Nanda. John Swadish was aChicago visitor a few days last week. R. E. Burkitt spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. ' ' Ben Stilling took the train for Chica­ go Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh were Njra- da visitors Sunday. L. A. Horlick was a Chicago visitor the first of the week. R. O. Lamphere was a city visitor Friday of last week. Miss Mabel Granger was a Chicago vfeitor Saturday last. Miss Callie Thomas spent a few days in the city last week. • Geo. Curtis of Elgin spent the part week with friends here. Mrs. Peter Scbaid of Nunda was a visitor here last Saturday. ' L. F. Block was a business visitor in the windy city Friday last. LeOrr Mead of Nunda spent Saturday last with McHenry Mends. Mrs. Geo. Hunt took the train for the windy city Monday morning. Geo. Eldredge of Richmond called OS his brother, C. T., here, Monday. Harry Bacon of Chicago spent Satur­ day and Sunday with friends here. Robt. Matthews and Ben Adams spent Friday evening at Wauconda. Mrs. Ben Frett of Chicago visited at. the home of Chas. G. Frett Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Qloeson were Chicago visitors a few days this week. Joseph Holly was the guest of Chica­ go friends the latter part of last week. Misses Iva and Bertha Curtis spent Sunday as guests of McHenry friends. Misses Dora and Lena Stoffel of Chi­ cago Sundayed with their parents here. Mrs. Jas. B. Perry and daughter. Miss Agnes, were city visitors Saturday last R. W. Innes of Chicago was looking after bis business interests here Tues­ day. Mr. and Mm C. P. Barnes of Wood stock were over in their auto last Fri­ day. Miss Anna McGee was the guest of Harvard friends a few days the past week. ^ Mrs. Susie Smith was the guest of Chicago relatives a few days, the past week. Warren Howell spent a few days the latter part of last week with Chicago friends. Miss Katie Freund of Wauconda spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Math. Freund. Miss Katie Freund was the guest of Chicago friends a few days during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Will Buahert and fami­ ly spent Sunday with Henry Bucbert and familv. Miss Carolyn Hunt attended the Chi­ cago-Illinois football game in Chicago last Saturday. Miss Rose Justen visited friends in Chicago and Valparaiso, Ind., a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Voss of Lake Geneva spent Sunday with Henry Buoh- ertand family. Wm. Holtz was called to Chicago Tuesday morning by the death of his daughter, Clara. Eugene Matthews of Elgin spent a few days during the past week with McHenry friends. Mr. and Mrs. Hermsfa Kamholts of Cary spent Saturday and Sunday with McHenry relatives. W. O. Schreiner spent a few days with relatives and friends in Chicago during the past week. Mrs. Wm. Schreiner and daughter, Maggie, were guests of Chicago relative* during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry L Herts of Chicago were at their Pistakee Bay cottage over Sunday. Mrs. Ellen Walsh and son, Thomas, of Greenwood spent Thursday of last weak with McHenry relatives. Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Brown went to Chicago Tuesday morning, where they will visit relatives this week. Dr. C. H. Fegers and Misses Eleanor and Lillie McGee left Tuesday evening for St Louis, where they will take in the world's fair. < Miss Eva Stilling, who is attending school in Chicago, spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stilling, at the Bay. - Mrs. O. C. Gil more of Woodstock visited Mrs. D. F. Hanly last week Tuesday and^» attended the meeting at domestic flotoowdik in tbeaftsfnoon. SECOND MONTH'8 WORK. Fto* Pimw Hate* Had* a* Oar X* ttoaal Instltattoa. The machinery of the McHenry pabHS school is now in perfect working order and everything has been going on in satisfactory style the past school .month. The following is the report: , Total enrollment.. ..... Total days' attendance.. Per cent attendant*..... Cases terduaei*-- Visitors r f »„ ® • •• 41013 >>.96 .V.28 . •« ACROSS THE DARK SEA. IN THE SOCIAL WORLD. Ladlw' OH .88. 0 0 •88* » > 1 0 .88 •H l ' .74 m 9 2 .78 as 1 0 .80 m 2 0 .771-5 14 8 .791-5 6 8 1 .76 17 1 , 1 .76 281 6 •84 c;r--->& 1 •Senior®* . Juniors... V. Freshmwa... .. Eighth Grade;. ,., . Seventh Gradie..... tsixth Grade..... Fifth Grade Fourth Grade..... Third Grade....... Second Grade. First Grade 'SANK, .#.1 SKNXOBS. "i • . J a m e s S a y l e r . . . . i . Willie Thomas.... .V..'.. Harriet Lamphere JUMXQ08. ^ Irene McOmbef- Clayton Roes Pearl Sayler iMimmtt • AnnieCarey. Lillian Wheeler............. Myrtle Wattles... KIGHTH QBA0S. Bay Paws Gertrude Neisa.. Leonard Phillips Seventh Grade. Joseph Cormack . John Long. ,.... Fanny Granger, EUaBee^. Sixth Grad4f Marguerite Granger. Joseph Wrede Josephine Engeln FifchGmde. Agnes Teach......... ., „„ Elsa Block...;............ Anna KnOZ. ,,,, Fourth Gradi. Cecilia Aylwand, Helen Brason. .... Esther Stoffel Eddie Nickels......... wV** Third GMdhfc. I Frances Kbaball Edyth Peteech... 88 Lucile Wentworth ...*.,..87 Second Gradft. Germer Petesch......... 93 Francis Bonslett. Mary Bonslett, Gra«tie Hetmer. 88 First Grade. Johnnie Hille. Emma I bach, Jennie Owen. Lester Bacon Jtoll of Honov :-v-- • SKNIORS. ; ; Harriet Lathtjbere James Sayler William Thomas JUWIORS. Paul Doherty Edwin Evanson Zue Gallaher Mary Knox Irene MoOmhit . Emery Wheeler Maggie Ward Pearl Sayl* Clayton Boss ^ FRCSHMKN. .87 2-5 .86 4-5 .«:i-5 .96 9-5 .98 8-5 . . .91 4 -5 .....90 8-5 . . . . .89 4 -5 88 8-5 88 .::vMs-7 .....87 1-7 5-7 m >,*::b8-(s **. •• • 85 VT"ini"S^rv.> 84 84 82 92 * r-' Florence Carey Louise Evanses Earl MoAndifp Nettie Whitififc Eva Wheeler ̂ John Larsen „ Lora Dodge Annie Carey Florence Granger Alford Pouse Myrtle Wattles Lillian Wheeler John Sutton B. C. FISHXB, Snpt. Grade Vm. Pearl Claxton William Gallahtr Gilbert McOmber Leonard Phillips Ray Page Floyd Thompson AONBB A. PERRY, Teacher. ̂ Grade VII. Ella Beebe ^ Joseph Cormack Fanny GrangMT Dora Hapke John Long Tillie Stewart Lulu Simpson Jnlia StdlfM Robert Tboiupeon Gjsde VI. - Earl Brown • : Elfrieda Berner Myrtle Cobb, ; Josephine Engeln Marguerite (SftiiiffSr Hugh Gallaher Marie Long Robert Lareen Allen Oh 111 un George Schreiner Charlie Stoffel Joseph Wrede • George Young MRS. MARY COBB, Teacher. Grade V. Elsa Block Artbtjr Wrede Evelyn Sayler Heeter Beebe Agnes Teach Ella Mollahan Grade IV. Cecilia Aylward Esther Stoffel Helen Benson Blanch Loomis Miss LXLUAW SANBORN Teacher. Grade III. Frances Kimball Sylvia Hille Alice Beebe Luoite Wentworth Corabelle McOmber Eldyth Petesch Grade II. Gracie Heimer • Mary Lanres Verena Jnston ttaymond Colby tJermer Petesch John Rossman Mary Bonslett Francis Bonslett Miss EOLJA BOYER, Teacher. Ghade L Rena Adams Lncy Benwin Edward Bonslatt Frances Etay Clara Frisby ̂ Royal Garrison Johnnie Hille Eva Lauras Katie Nieeen Henry Nickels Rosa Oertel , Jennie Owen ~ Walter Patskn Lillie Rossman Villa Sherman Katie Thurlwell Emily Weber Alta Wentworth Lillie Geske Miss KATE HOWS, Teacher. AdrcrtM UMm Letters remaining uncalled for at tbe Weal McHenry pitolea, October 81. 1904: . R. D. Carr Frank Losk L. C. Griss John S. Powell When calling far above letters please wkj advertieei,. • ]L U JOHN WEBER PASSES AWAY MON­ DAY EVENING. Was One of MeHnnry'it OMe*t Re«ldent»- Bora tn Germanf Nearly Kichty-foar Te»r» Ago. l: At the home of his son, Niok, on Monday evening, October 81, 1904, oc­ curred the death of John Weber, at the extreme old age of eighty four years. John Weber was born in Nachsheim, Germany, ou December 2Cl 1830. He received a very meager common school education, that being all that was ob- tamabie in that country in those days. In 1844 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary MichelB. The young couple worked together faithfully until, in 186ft, through economical living and careful saving, they had saved enough to take them to the new world, where they had decided to go to seek their fortnnf. They left Germany in 18®6, coming di­ rect to Johnsburgh. After reaching Johnsburgh they began almost immed­ iately to encounter the hardships of all early settlers, having their share of the shadowy, and also the snnny side of life. Their efforts were partly repaid, however, they having amassed a fort­ une sufficient to enable them to spend the last few years of their mortal life together in ease and retirements Mrs. Weber preceded her, husband to the land of immortal happiness about thir­ teen years ago. There u ere eight chil­ dren born to this union, two of whom died in infancy, and Anton, who died about three years ago. The children left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father are* Mrs. Nick Tennes, Mrs. Nick Schaefer, both of. Chicago; Mathias, of Dighton; Hubert, of Volo; and Niok, at whose home he died, who resides about one-quarter mile northeast of the river bridge on the Pistakee Bay road. Mr. Weber, was a devout Christian, being mi earnest worshiper of the Ger­ man Catholic faith. He was a man who always believed in obeying God's com­ mand to "do unto others as you would be done by, " always helping those in need of assistance and ever ready to serve others. In the midst of his kind and loving deeds he died, leaving, we are oertain, not an enemy in this great world. The family has the sincere sym­ pathy of the whole community in their sad bereavement. The funeral services were held from St. Mary's church at 9:30 a. m. this (Thursday) morning and were attended by a large ooncouree of relatives and friends. Rev. M. W. Barth performed the last sad rites and interment ^F#ft4n St. Mary's cemetery. - ^ What Do Vob Wutr Vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks and elect a Republican congress If you want the honor and dignity of the country upheld. If you want present prosperous condi­ tions continued. If you want the affairs of government administered intelligently and econom­ ically. If you want the books kept open and dishonesty punished wherever found. If you want grasping monopolies re­ pressed and forced to obey the law. If you want justice administered^ to all, rich and poor alike. If you want a hungry horde of Dem­ ocratic looters kept out of office. If you want such tricksters as D. B Hill given no place in the cabinet.; 'If you want illegal trusts rebuked for contributing to the Democratic cam­ paign fund. If you want corrupt Tammany not to be given a chance to raid the national treasury. If you want the, Tammany grafting sgrstem not to fasten its clutch on every branch of the federal government. If you want a manly man retained in the white house. If you want a Democratic nonentity, a weak tool of tricky politicians, kept out of the presidential chair. If you want the nation to retain its lead among the world powers as & peace promoter. If you want firmness displayed when Armness will protect American lives and property interests. In short, if you want everything that a good, patriotic citizen Bhould want, vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks and elect a Republican congress. School Notes. Elida and Mamie Going have left sChool. / --: Alice Smith fe tfnew pupil in the eighth grade. Mrs. B- Sherman was a visitor in the Ant room Friday. The good-attendance picture goes to the high school this month. Miss Knox and Miss Doherty visited in the grammar room Tuesday. The literature class has, for additional study, some Valuable new books. Mrs. Overton of Spring, Grove was a irecent visitor in the lower rooms. An item in last week's notes should have read: "Myrtle Matthews has re­ turned to school after a week's ab­ sence," instead of "Myrtle Wattles." In a runaway at Marengo Monday afternoon William B. Sullivan was thrown from a buggy, his head striking a telephone pole, and was almost in­ stantly killed. This is the second trag­ edy within two weeks in that city. Mr. Sullivan leaves a family of seventeen ihiMffln •id Society £nlemiii la Honor of MM. F. C. Going* The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church entertained at the home of Mrs. W- F. Gallaher at a farewell party giv­ en in honor of Mrs. F. C. Going, who goes next week to her new home in Chi­ cago. The afternoon passed very pleas­ antly, with music, cards and general merrymaking for the amusement of the gxtests. As a token of the high esteem in which Mrs. Going is held by her as­ sociates, she was presented with a line rug by the company. The following ladies were present: Mesdames E. S. Wheeler, J. J. Reeer, Frank Hudson, F. C. Going, W. F. Gallaher, W. D. Wentworth, Chas. Lamphere, E. C. Fisher, Robt. Sherburne, Henry Simes, G. W. Besley, John Evanson, Miss An­ na Sherbnrne. Mrs. Going has been a faithful worker in the society for a number of years and she will be greatly missed. We- wish her prosperity and happiness in her new home. HIDE AND SEEK PARTY. The annual Hallowe'en hide and seek party was held by our young people Monday evening, the girls, as usual, being successful in evading the number­ less small boy spies and reaching their prearranged place of concealment. And as usnal the boys failed miserably in their attempt to find them. The younj; men were given from 6:30 till 9:00 p. m. to find the girls, but at the expiration of the time were as much at sea, as it were, aB though they had not searched high and low in every possible hiding place in the village. So they gave up the search in despair. At nine o'clock the girls came forth from their place of hiding (Dr. Feger's office), making their Way toward E. C. Joslyn's rooms, where the remainder of the evening was spent. The boys, who had returned to their starting point, the city hall, met the girls at that place, and together they hied to their above named host's apartments, carrying away everything that was loose and lots that wasn't. The evening was spent in dancing and a general good time enjoyed by all. The following were present: Misses Rose Justen, Mrfbel Granger, Anna, Eleanor and Lillie McGee, Katie, Lillie and Del- la Heimer and Carolyn Hunt; Messrs. R. E. Burkitt, J. R. Hunter, F. B. Spen­ cer and E. C. Joslyn. SEXTET HALLOWE'EN PARTY. A party of young people gathering together on Hallowe'en is a merry crowd, and the one which gathered in response to the invitations of the Sextet club at the home of Miss Hattie Lam­ phere proved to be no exception to the rule. According to their usual custom the young ladies hid themselves with the utmost secrecy, but in spite of all their planning the boys succeeded in finding them before the allotted time for searching had expired. When their place of hiding was discovered the young ladies came forth and the whole crowd repaired to the assembling place, Miss Hattie Lamp here's home, where they partook of a delicious Hallowe'en lunch. The balance of the evening was spent in having a jolly good time. The following were present: Misses Irene McOmber, Edna Hunter, Zue Gallaher, Hattie Lamphers, Louise Evanson, Mayme Granger, Clara Stoffel, Eva Wheeler, Maggie Ward, Lillian Wheel­ er, Pearl Sayler, Edna Sayler, Myrtle Wattles, Florence Granger, Mamie Heimer, Elida Going, Nettie Whiting: Messrs. John Larsen, Clarence Whiting, Joe Rothermel, Robert Aylward, James Sayler, Clayton Ross, Will Gallaher, Will Thomas, John Hunter, Charles Phalen, Floyd Thompson, Edwin Evan­ son. Emery Wheeler. SURPRISE PARTY. A party of young people surprised Clayton Wilson at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Ensign last Thursday even­ ing. Games were played, after which refreshments were served. The young people then returned home. The follow­ ing were present: Misses Hacel Osmun, Carrie Beckel, Lulu Simpson, Ida Wil­ son, May belle Sayler; Messrs G. E. Osmun, Clayton Wilson, Franklin En­ sign, Willie Ensign, E. L. Kimball; Mrs. Wm. Garrison, Mr. and Mia En­ sign. - FAREWELL PARTY. A number of the friends of Elida Go­ ing gathered at her home last Saturday evening in response to invitations. Tbe party was given as a farewell to Miss Elida, and as a token of the esteem in which she is held by ber friends, she was presented with an elegant chair. The evening was spent at playing games, and light refreshments were served. The following were present: Misses Nettie Whiting, Mamie Going. Clara Stoffel, Myrtle Wattles, Florence Grang­ er, Irene McOmber, Zue Gallaher. Ed­ na Hunter, Louise Evanson, Hattie Lamphere, Mayme Granger, Lillian Wheeler, Mamie Heimer, Eva Stoffel, Maggie Ward, Pearl Sayler, Irene Fris- by, Ella Beebe: Messrs. Alford Pouse, Gilbert McOmber, Floyd Thompson, Clarence Whiting, Lee Huson, Robert Aylward, Charles Phalen, Will Galla­ her, Arthur Bickler, Will Heimer, John Larsen. SCHOOLMA'AMS' HALLOWEEN. The schoolma'ams of the McHenry public school all responded to invita­ tions expended them by Miss Kate Howe, teacher of the first primary department, last Monday evening, gathering at her IN FAVOR OF FATHER. SUPREME COURT SAYS REV.COR- MACK SHOULD HAVE SON. QoHtiimri w pAfo 4* - Grave Law Question* Were Involved In tho |>«et«ton--Cuurt Cannot Sat Aside Habeas Corpus l)ecl«io». The celebrated case Of Cormack against Marshall has come to public notice again through a decision from the state supreme court which holds that the court is powerless under the laws of Illinois to entertain a second application for the custody of the child until circumstances existing at DeKalb county change, although the court holds unanimously that the child by every right should be in the care and custody of its father, Rev. J. M. Cormack, in­ stead of its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall. The case goes back several years. The Rev. J. M. Cormack, a well known Methodist divine, after working his way through Northwestern university, was joined in marriage to Miss Jennie Marshall of Sycamore, a class mate. W hen their second child was born she died. The child did not prosper well in Presbyterian hospital and w nen it was seven weeks old Mr. Cormack and Mrs. Mary Ernest, an aunt on its* mother 's side, took it to her home in Sycamore township, DeKalb county. Subsequent­ ly, without tbe knowledge of Mr. Cor­ mack, who was then pastor of the Meth­ odist church at Roscoe, she turned it over to its grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marshall, who are wealthy res-, idents of the neighboring county. The Rev. Mr. Cormack kept the older child, but as he had to trust to a house­ keeper, allowed the younger one for the time being to remain with the grand­ parents, but all the time telling them they could not keep it permanently. In the course of a couple of years he mar ried again and then it was that he asked for the child. The grandparents had in the meantime become greatly attached to it and refused - to give it up. Rela­ tions became quite strained between Cormack and the Marshalls and a habe as-corpus proceedings for the custody of the child was instituted by the'preacher in the DeKalb County circuit court. It was heard by Judge Charles A. Bishop, who rendered the extraordinary opinion that inasmuch as the Marshalls had so much more money than Cormack it was better for the child to have its grand­ parents, and added that Cormack, being a preacher, had no fixed abode, and therefore conld not care for the child as well as could its grandparents. Attorney A. D. Early, who represent­ ed Mr. Cormack, then filed an original petition for habeas corpus in the su- preuietourt with the same statement of facts and the same questions at issue. Dunton and Cliffe & Cliffe appeared for Mr. Marshall. Under the laws of Illi­ nois no habeas corpus proceeding can be appealed from a decision of the cir­ cuit court. It was therefore necessary for Mr. Early to argue both the law and the merits of the case. The case occu­ pied the attention of the court for some time and was given an unusual amount of consideration and deliberation. On the question of law the court by a vote of 4 to 3 decided that in a proceeding of this character no application could be made until there was a change of cir­ cumstances surrounding the case. Judge Cartwright voted with the mi­ nority. On the merits of the case the court was unanimous in deciding that theohild by every law of justice be longs to Mr. Cormack. The following is an excerpt from the decision: "So far as the Bocial and moral fitness of either of these parties is concerned, for the care of the child, there would seem to be no question, and tbe record sufficiently shows that all concerned are attached to this child, and if the record were open to our consideration and we felt free to act upon the facts, we would have no hesitancy in holding that this father is entitled to the custody of his c h i l d . . . . . * "It is now with some reluctance that we declare our conclusion that we are unable to consider the case upon its merits. We regard the rights of the parent as superior to those of any other person, when that parent is a lit person to have the custody of children and is so circumstanced that he can provide the necessaries of life and administer to the requirements of such a charge. The mere fact that some other person may have more money or property in any form is not one that appeals to us. The divine injunction to multiply and re­ plenish the species was not confined to tbe rich, nor was it intended that the poor should beget the children and the rich should rear them. To recognize such doctrine wonld be little less than monstrous, and-would be in utter dis­ regard of those natural instincts of love and care and interest found in the breast of the parent. And while it is said in the books that the interests of the child is the controlling question, it is not meant thereby to say that the financial interests only of the child shall predominate. The courts cannot be un-' mindful of the great fact standing prom­ inently in all our biographies and his­ tories that the greater number of men and women of real worth in our nation and throughout the world have come up through circumstances that required a struggle upon the part of their parents and themselves to make them what they "2 Is* the child are not to be disregarded, they are, likewise, not to be controlling. Neither the day laborer nor the minis­ ter of the gospel is to be discriminated against in the consideration of this one of the highest of natural rights with which man is endowed merely because of the wealth of those who'are contend­ ing against him. Until it becomes con­ trary to law that people in poor or mod­ erate circumstances shall produce chil­ dren, the court must recognise and en­ force the sacred rights and the legal rights they have to their custody, con­ trol and society." From the foregoing it will be seen that Vrhile Mr. Cormack virtually won in the supreme court, his objective point, the care and custody of his child, nas not yet been gained.--Roukiord Dai­ ly Register-Gazette. Itei QUARTER OF A CENTURA Clipped from The Ptolaiwlw of November S, 1879. John Claxton was the first man to make his appearance on our streets with a sleigh. We understand that Miss Nina Walk­ er of Ringwood intends staying in Johnsburgh the coming winter Mid com pleting her German studies. None of our readers should forget tile entertainment of the Olof Bull Concert Co. at the Uniyersalist church on Thurs­ day evening of next week, the 13th. We judge by the busy appearance around our stores that the dealers are ready for their customers with a large supply of all kftida of fall and winter goods. Reports from different localities in Lake county show that wells, springs and streams have in many instanoes failed, and farmers are obliged to drive their cattle long distances for water. The first snow of the season in this section made its appearance on Saturday night and Sunday morning. If the fel­ low who wrote "Beautiful Snow" had anything to do with this kind of weath er we hope he won't write any more. We are informed that O. Bishop con­ templates putting up a new agricultur al warehouse on the corner east of the brick church. As soon as it is com­ menced we will give further particulars. Duck hunting is now in full blast, and hunters are daily going to and from the lakes. From the amount of game cap­ tured we conclude that the lakes and surrounding atmosphere are well stocked with .birds. "the No Poison la Chamberlain** Oongh Bem> i edy. . From Napier New Zealand Herald: Two years ago the Pharmacy Board of New South Wales, Australia, had an analysis made of all the cough medicines that were sold in that market. Out of tbe entire list they found only one that they declared was entirely free from all poisons. This exception was Chamber­ lain's Cough Remedy, made by the Chamberlain Medicine Company, Dee Moines, Iowa, U. S. A. The absence of all narcotics makes this remedy the safest and best that can be had; and it is with a feeling of security that any mother can give it to her little ones. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is espec ially recommended by its makers for coughs, colds; croup and whooping cough. When taken in time it prevents pneumonia. This remedy is for sale by all druggists. LOCAL BRIEFS 1 Butter Market. The quotation committee of the board of trade today reported the official mas* ket firm at cento. There were no IP, w • ft' • ill Hot blast - ,j?v* ' Election next Tuesday. ^ Hot blast heaters irom Chicago Drugs and fountain pens a'« Peteith% Attend the rally at Stoftel'a hall te^ nifths. v..; bocial at;Mr*.- O&llahes's tomorrow evening. ' \ our drug wants are best supplied Petesch's, Mot blast heaters from Chicago at OR* r. mun Bros.* McOmber's annual oorn contest opena / fi this week. See his ad. c| : The attendance at the M, K, Sunday r;J.: sfehooi last Sunday was A -*• V Burn, to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Price, - J|j Tuesday, Nov. 1, a daughter. " Republican rally at Johnsburgh fiext. * Saturday evening, November 5. Mr. and Mrs. <Jha& Rietesei were ? "J victims of a charivari party last Friday evening. One thousand and sixty-four dollar! was cleared at the recent fair given by St. Mary's church. * Hon. J. W. Blake, '*ThePennsylvania Blacksmith," speaks at Stoffel's hall to* night. Don't fail to hear him. The household goods of Peter Theleat have been moved to Elgin where the ' family will make their future home. W hen you are passing, call in at OSK Vt mun Bros.' and examine those choice j- "flannels and dress goods. Prices right. Vj|; A second crop of raspberries will soon | v ' be picked by Dr. H. F. Beebe if tb« , f' weather remains fair a few days longer. .; ^ Owing to the death of one of the mem* y, ̂ 4' bere of the Wilson Theater Co.. ikni* engagement at McHenry h«s been oaa^ltl^ celed. "'Af- A sign reading: "Will be occupied Deoember 1, by Gilbert Bros., Fancy .4*. Grocers," adorns the new building being 1 erected by that firm. A new time table on the Chicago Ss v North-Western went into effect her® J|j October SO. Read the table on another ' i page for full information. V /1 A telephone gang is here this week /v running a cable between the central ' ̂ station and tbe bridge, thus doing away with much unnecessary trouble. Having moved into , the building at ^1' the foot of the church street in Johns- burgh, Jos. Michels will hold a grand < opening in his new quarters tonight. -M The Cherry Valley circle will be en-# ' ' tertained by Mrs. Dora Daley, at her home, assisted by Mrs. Martha Bullock, ' on Thursday, November 10, for dinner.; Program rendered. Bring needles and thimble for quilting. ^ The household goods o? F. C. Going ' were hauled to Chicago the first of the "; ' week. Mr. Going and family intend to. \ Subscription Statements. Following our annual custom all sub­ scribers to The Plaindealer who are one or more years in arrears will this week receive a statement of their account Each statement will bear the label as it appears on your paper or the wrapper in which your paper is mailed. The acoounts range from $1.50 to $4.50. If in an> iustance a mistake has been ujrifle by us, kindly notify us at once, sending old receipt to prove error, and we will cheerfully make the correction, tadle*' Card Club Reorganized. The Ladies' Card club of McHenry has reorganised for the winter and the first meeting was held last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin. It is the intention of the club to meet every two weeks, a prise to be given at each meeting to the lady winning tbe largest number of games during the afternoon. At the first meet­ ing Mrs. F. C. Going oarried off the honors. Winn Gold Watch. The voting contest for a gold watch and chain oondncte& by the medicine company which closed a four nights engagement at the city hall Saturday evening, proved to be a warmly contest­ ed affair, especially on the last evening. The watch was carried home by Miss Carrie Niesen, eldest daughter of Mar­ shal Niesen, she receiving 30,000 votes, while her nearest competitor had 18,000 votes chalked up beside her name. Twelve ears of corn may secure the tea set for you. See McOmber's ad. The new residence of John Kenne- beck in the Kelter addition is being wired for electricity. E. W. Howe, having received a con* tract to build a residence at Nunda sent a gang of workmen to that place the first of the week. The boys' basketball team of Hie Mc­ Henry high school will go to Harvard Friday evening of this vreek, *. ucio they will meet the strong Harvard high school team. One week from Friday eveniug, Nov. 11, a return game will be played here. The McHenry team is in tine condition and should make a good wiqg against their opponents. make Chicago their permanent home in the future, Mr. Going having secured a lucrative position there. A. C. Parks, who has been driving one of the Standard Oil company's wag­ ons in the McHenry territory, has been promoted and will take charge of the company's interests at Woodstock, • where oil tanks are being installed. Miss Emmert, the expert optician, will make her regular monthly visit to McHenry next Tuesday, November 8. She will be at the office of Dr. F. C. Ross, giving free examination of eyes. Call and have a talk with her; her prio- es and methods will please yon. No one urged to-buy. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. B. church will give a harvest social on Fri day night of this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gallaher. A short program will be given. Refreshments * will be served at ten cents each. Come out and enjoy a pleasant evening. Ev­ erybody invited. Married, on Wednesday, Oct. 19,1904* at the home of Rev. J. H. Hicks, the bride's father, Ray Rumsey of Darien, Wis., and Miss Gertrude Hicks of Hart­ ford, Wis., Rev. Hicks performing the ceremony. They immediately began housekeeping on the groom's farm near Darien. Mr. Rumsey formerly lived in McHenry and ha» many friends here. Being promoted to the position of foreman of the bottling department of Borden's new Woodstock plant, Starr Brink entered upon his new duties Monday morning. Mr. Brink is well qualified for the position he thus fakes up, being one of the company's most trusted employes, and The Plaindealer wishes him success in his new position. The broad smile worn by our popular meat cutter, Chas. G. Frett, last Sun­ day morning was caused by the arrival of a young lady who came to make her home with1 Mr. and Mrs. Frett Satur­ day evening. Well, we'll take a ten- center, Charlieu A young lady also ar­ rived at the popular Stilling summer resort the first of last week, and Ben also has good cause for wearing the smile that won't come off. Martin Stoffel, who for the past tom and one-half years has been working at the meat market of Chas. G. Frett, left Wednesday for Chicago, where he en­ tered the market of Albert M. Frett. Mr. Stoffel goes to Chicago with a rec­ ommendation from the McHenry people whom he has .served during his connec­ tion with the Centerville market, aft a first-class meat cutter. His mttRjr friends wish him the beat at tuooeMk , *<4? : V 'ii • C ^ ' av yMi * • ^ ' •r + ' S*": f vf-A