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. « rr-^:^X * I. ' V- '..::V-'.^^-'; ' ' - rmin'* ' ' • " * - SOK'A^.^ - ^.-.r.^.^ . •• - _ . -1 *#**>**£*-•'*r-T^' •••'• -~+*£f- u;%. #***T VJ ?• r"- " ~'-.2:;- -- '."'• .0"' j 4t; -•„ ,.^*.»\ ••• v»' """" lOLUME XX*. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1904. NUMBER *4 PURELY PERSONAL '4^' Geo. Gilbert Chicagoed Tuesday, t - Ben Brefeld Bpent Monday in Chicago. . j . Lewis Bishop sprat Monday in Chi- §l;frmso- ' -Gottlieb Boley was a Chicago visitor KonMay. iSimon Stoffel was a oonnty seat visit-.. t or Monday. / A Dr. C. H. Fsgers was a Chicago visit1 or Tuesday. Mrs. T. J. Walsh was a Chicago visit­ or Tuesday. / * ' Mre. B. G. Chambertiaspent Tuesday Cbicaga • Edwin Ev&nson was a Chicago visitor Saturday last -Dick Walnh was a Chicago visitor * /'.illturday last. \ Roy Colby visited friends in Chicago r;' Saturday. Miss Mabel Granger passed Saturday In the great city. Ben Smith of Woodstock was a Sun­ day visitor here. « Larry Welch was out from Chicago Honday evening. Geo. Smith of Elgin was a McHenry visitor Suturday. Jacob Justen attended to business in Chicago Tnesday. G. W. Besley was a business visitor in the city Tuesday. Ben Stilling and son, George, spent Monday in Chicago. N. H. Petesch was a passenger for the windy city Tuesday. Martin Stoffel of Chicago spent San ~ d«y with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Creech were re­ cent Chicago visitors, Mrs. L. Jordan was the guest of Chi j cago relatives Tuesday. Jos. J. Mertes was a business visitor in the windy city Monday. Albert M. Frett of Chicago spent Sonday with relatives here, Henry Irwin of Chicago is visiting his daughter. Mrs. Geo. Frisby. John P. Scbreiner spent Friday of last week with Elgin friends. Fred Rossow of Dundee altended to. business matters here Friday. Miss Etta Kettle of Moreland spent Sunday with McHenry friends. Miss Martha Geske of Glen Ellen spent Sunday with McHenry relatives. Miss Tena Feltz of Algonquin attend «d the weddiug of her sister Saturday. Allan Walsh of Elgin was the guest of his mother at the Park hotel Sunday Cbas. Buss of Chicago came out Sat­ urday to spend Sunday with home folks. Miss Kate Howe and Miss Lillian Sanborn were Chicago visitors Saturday. O. Garrison of Rideefield spent sev­ eral days recently with McHenry rela­ tives. Mrs. Christina Smith of Ringwood tit tended the mothers' meeting here last week. N Meedames Anton and Fred Schneider were Chicago visitors the first of the week. Jos., Math., and John Htinier visited relatives at Janesville, Wis., the first of the week. Harry Bacon of Chicago was the guest of McHenry friends the first of the week. Merritt Thomas of Carpentersville was a guest at the home of F. H Wat ties Sunday. Mrs. Susie Smith spent a few days . with Chicago relatives the latter part of last week. Miss Emma Geske of Algonquin at tended the Antholtz-Feltz wedding here Saturday last. - B. P. Bishop and son, Walter, of Lake Geneva were recent guests of Mrs. D P. Woodburn. Mr. and Mrs. John I. Story of Chica­ go spent the first of the week with Mc­ Henry relatives. • Mrs. S. Cone of Waukegan lias been . Cite guest of her sister. Mrs. G. W Besley, the past week. Miss Alma Eggart and Henry ,Ver beek of Chicago were guests of . r. and Mrs. J. J. Hille Sunday. ' Miss Clara B. Owen of Chiq^gowas . the guest of her mother, Mrs. O. W. Owen, a few days last week. Mesdauoes Win. Schreiner and Frank Miller left Tuesday evening for Stacey- ville, Iowa, where they will visit their brother and family. John P. Schreiner left Monday mora Jag for Los Angeles. California He Was accompanied as far as Chicago by his father, Wni. Schreiner. Miss Anna Young of Solon and Miss Lizzie and Peter May of Spring Grove Were guests at the home of. Mrs. Mar- , .tin Adams Tuesday of last week. Mesdames G. W. Besley and S. Cone visited at the home of the former's son. Dr. W. C. Besley, at Woodstock, a few days the latter pat t of last week. Misses Elsie Howe, Ague* Meyers, Mary A. Knox. Mary G. Doberty and ~ Etta Powers attended the teachers' meeting at Nunda last Saturday. Dr. Hunt and family, who occupied the Albert Howe cottage up the river during the past summer and fall, re '. turned to the city Thursday evening.- i*-' F. D. Sbelton joined his family, who •VlV'tl visiting at the home of Mrs. 8helton's t;mother, Mrs. Theo. Bickler, Saturday tvening. They expect to mof* to Chi- " Oago soon. " Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bonslett went to r Chicago Saturday morning and on Mon ' day evening of this week started for Angeles, Calif., where they will fljiend the winter. Mrs. H. C. Mead is visiting in Wood­ stock Ufois week. John Evanson was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. . Joseph Buss of Elgin spent Sunday With bis mother here. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Reser were Chica­ go visitors Wednesday. A. C. Matthews attended to business in the city Wednesday. . Theo. Bethke was a business visitor in Chicago Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Win;. Bonslett spent Wednesday in Chicago. * F. F. Conyne was a Chicago passenger on Wednesday morning. R. W. Inness of Chicago was a busi­ ness visitor here Tuesday. Misses Katie Walsh and Mary- jGibbs were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander extended to business in Chicago Wednesday. E. Hunter was a>business visitor in the windy city the first of the week. John Claxton and son were in the windy city Monday aud Tuesday. Miss Anna White of Long Lake is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Powers. Mrs. C. A. Booth of Richmond is vis­ iting her daughter, Mrs. W.m. Garrison Mrs. C. Bloomerth of Chicago is the gnest of her sister, Mrs. Robert Schieesle. James Toynton of Genoa Junction called on friends here one day last week'. >0Dr. E. Golding and H. T. Fuller ^of Wauconda were McHenry visitors Tues­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Vasey of Oak Park spent Sunday with R Waite and family. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Mason were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merriman last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. Perry were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hanly at Havana, 111., this week. Mrs. H. Perkins and son of Erwin, S. D., have been visiting with Mrf~*and Mrs. Richard Thompson. C. E. Newell has gone to Des Moines, la., where he has accepted a lucrative position with Yoonker Bros. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wagner and daughter, Clara, of Wauconda spent Saturday and Sunday atT.W. Winkles ' Mrs. John Sabel returned to her home in Chicago Sunday after a two weeks' visit with McHenry and Volo relatives. Miss M. Ban man of Chicago has been sheltered from the Vicissitudes and inclemencies of the season by Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Grot the past week. J. J. Bishop went to Chicago Sunday morning, returning Monday evening, accompanied by his wife and daughter, who bad been spending the past two weeks in the city. Edward Holvorson of Christiana, Norway, was the guest of John Evan son last Saturday. The reason for Mr. Holvorson's 15,000-mile journey war to visit to his only daughter, who resides at Minneapolis. DEATH OF STEPHEN J. FREUND. Wan Cripple for Over Eighteen Yearn-- Uls Lite. -Stephen J. Freund was called from this earth to his heavenly reward last Monday, November 28, passing away at his home one mile east of RingW&od. Mr. Freund was born in Johnsburgb on November 12, 1858. In the year 1881 be was united in marriage to Miss Mary Miller, who, with three children, is left to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The surviving children are: Mrs. Jos.1 Schaefer of Jobnsburgh, and Jacob and John Freund, who reside on the farm with their mother. On May 6, 1886, while engaged with others at a barn raising on the Mat Blake farm, a sudden windstorm ot terrific velocity came up, blowing over the heavy upright timbers that had just been erected. Mr Freund was struck by a falling timber, which resulted in crippling him for life. He has been un able to walk a step since the sccident. Although being unable to enjoy life as others do, he never complained, helping his wife with her housbol^ duties and proving himself in many ways a /helper of no mean ability, despite his crippled state. Thus baye passed pie s antly and quickly the eighteen long years which might have been an eterni­ ty of suffering and doubt. The funeral set vices took place from St. John's Catholic church at Jonns- burgh last Thursday morning, the Rev. H. Mehring performing the last sad rites. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral, following the remains to their last resting place in the cemetery adjoining the church. The McHenry Gun Club . A meeting will be held at John Heim er's ball next Saturday evening at eight o'clock, at which all members of the McHenry Gun club are requested to be present. Officers will be elected, ar­ rangements made for shoots, and any other business that may come before the meeting attended to. Greenwood Buy H luting. Charles Thompson of Greenwood has written the Aurora police, seeking in­ formation regarding his 14-year old son pbarles. The boy's nune is Charles Skinner, nut he sometimes uses the name Thompson. Nothing has been heard of him since Nov 20th, when he purchased a ticket for Aurora Rice A Hutchln* Get Grui Prtaw. St Louis, Mo., Nov. 1:--Rice & Hutchins of Boston, makers of All America slopes for men and wo^en and Educator shoes for children, re­ ceived Grand Prix at S,t. Louis Fair. For sale by W. C. Branson. ANOTHER HAPPY COUPLE CEREMONY PERFORMED AT ^LU­ THERAN CHURCH SATURDAY. , Mr. Henry Antholts of Whrnton and MIM Tillie Shells aire Joined In Wedlock-- Rev. Helhrom Officiates. ( The Lutheran church on John street was the scene of a pretty wedding last Saturday morning, when Mr. Henry Antholts ot Wheaton and MiBs Tillie Feltz Of this city were united in the holy boiids of matrimony. Rev. John Bethrom of Woodstock speaking the words that made them man and wife. At 10:30 Saturday morning the church where tbe ceremony took place was quite well filled with the relatives and friends of the young couple, who had gathered there to witness the ceremon­ ies. At the appointed time the bridal party entered the cburch to the str ins of a wedding march. The bride was beautifully gowned in a dress of white and was attenued by Misses Tena and bertha Felts, sister and cousin of the bride, respectively, who were also dressed in while. The groom was at­ tended by Mr. Lewis Autnoltz, a bioth­ er, and Mr. Win. Nickels. immediately after the ceremonies at the chnruh came to a close, tbe bridal party, accompanied by a host of triends and relatives, made its way to tbe home of tbe bride s parents oa W auke- gab street, where a bountiful wedding dinner awaited the guests, to which all did ample justice, "lhtf balance of the day was passed in music, song and a general good time. In ihe evening tbe young couple was given the usual cha­ rivari by our young people, who never fail to serenade when the opportunity presents itself. Mrs. Antholtz is the daughter of Mr™ and Mrs. Fred*?Feltz of this city, and, witb the exception of tbe last year, has spent her entire lite in McHenry. She is a most splendid yonug woman a d we congratulate Mr. Anthoitc on his selection of a life companion. Her triends in and around McHenry are numberless and she is a favorite witb them all. Mr. Antholta is practically unknown to tbe gieater nnrnber of McHenry citi zens, although be has ma<.e quite fre­ quent visits here during tbe past year. Mis home is at Wheaton, where he is neld in high esteem by bis town people, having a wide circle of relatives and lrieuds in that city. He holds a lucra­ tive position at tbe Union depot in Chi cago and has a bright future before him. The young couple left on tbe five o'clock train Sunday evening, amid a shower of rice, for Wheaton, where they will make their future home, going to housekeeping at oncc. The Plaiudealer joins with their many triends in extending congratulations. ILLINOIS CORN GROWERS And Stockmen'* Convention, Jultrjr 83 to February 3, 1908. The annual convention of Corn Grow* ers and Stockmen will be held in the Agricultural building of the university of Illinois from Monday, January 28, to Friday, February 8, inclusive. This convention is held under the auspic#s of tbe Corn Growers and Stockmen of Illi­ nois. It consists of general sessions at which addresses are given by experts in corn and stock growing, and of special sessions oh various lines, including reg­ ular classes in corn judging, stock judg­ ing, dairying and farm mechanics. This meeting offers a special oppor innity to the farmers of the state, inas much as it gives them a chance to be­ come familiar with the work of Experi­ ment Stations and of the most advanced practical men in tbe various lines of ag riculture. This mid winter convention in the most opportune time for farmers to visit the university of Illinois and also to learn the experiences of one another. ., In connection with this convention, tbe dairymen of Illinois will hold their mid-winter meeting and offer class work in different lines of dairjing, and lec­ tures by experts of this and other states. Tbe Illinois Live Stock Breeders' As­ sociation will bold their sessions during tbe last week of this convention, as tbey did last year. These attractions insure an interest­ ing and profitable time for all who at­ tend the Convention. Tbe program will be so arranged that anyone can attend elapses in any one, or in all, of the sub­ jects. during the same days. Those who can attend for the entire two weeks will be well repaid; but it will beu well worth while to attend for only a few days. - i Those who desire programs of this convention should address ..College of Agriculture, University of Illinois, Ur- bana, Illinois. JMInk »re Plentiful. The much dreaded mink is again the center of attraction ia our~ citizeus' and farmers' chicken coops. After losing eight chickens, R. Sherburne laid a trap for one of these pesky little animals, and succeeded one day last week, with the aid of his good marksmanship and a good hatchet, in capturing the little en­ emy. Many complaints are also being made by farmers in tbe surrounding country, who are losing many chickens. Local fur buyers and trappers also say that the mink are exceptionally plentiful this season. Our advice is, buy a trap and Ret busy; there is good money in these furs. « WIN8 THIRD PRIZE, BCIM Kather Stoffel Writes a Good Latter for Black Cat Contest. The Chicago-Kenosha Hosiery Co., which has, during the past summer school vacation, been offering prises to school children for the best letter de­ scribing their vacation experiences, has awarded the prizes, one, the third, being won by little 9-year-old Esther Stoffel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Si­ mon Stoffel. The first prise was won by Miae Janet Sanders of Milford, O., aged IS, and the second was won by Miss Lulu Green of Salem 111., aged 18. Tbe letters which won the first and third prizes are herewith reproduced: MY TRIP TO ST. LOUI8. V • BY JANET UHDHfc Hello, Boys and Girls:-- I live at Gatch Bros, and Co., Mil- ford, Ohio, and represent the greatest stockinK ever made for children. 1 have a great many brothers all in this busi­ ness, in every city in the United States. This firm sent me to the World's Fair for my vacation and I slipped into Mr. Barbour's pocket and rode to Cincinnati for nothing, but bad to pay full fare to St. Louis. I first took a street car ride around the grounds, partly to learn how tb get around and partly to advertise Black Cat stockings, a» my firm had given me a whole lot of black cards with my pic­ ture peeping out at the top. 1 am an old soldier and supposed the Bo*r war would be great, but my disap pointment was terrible! Tbey say it ia so real that it only lacks real blood, but the soldiers could not wear Black Cat stockings so I left The greatest thing was the little Fili pinos, four years old, who could shoot with a bow and arrow and hit a silver dime laid on the ground twenty feet away. I tried to show them my stock­ ings, but they just put their money into thetu aud laughed at me, for tbey don't care much for clothes. 1 saw a storm coming, but took In the Ferris wheel, which carried me many utiles up in the air, and when at the highest point the wheel stopped, for the storm was fearful. I just took ad van tage of the gusts of wind and threw my Black Cat cards out. When tbe sun came out and 1 got out of the wheel a great crowd of children was waiting for me, holding up my cat;ds and yelling, "we wear nothing but Black Cat stock­ ings--the best on earth." THE WORLD'S FAIR AT &T. LOUW. BY KSTHKa srorricL. During vacation this summer I took a trip to St. Louis, where tbe great Expo­ sition was held to commemorate the Louisiana purchase. The greatest sight was the illumlni- tion of the buildings at night by electric­ ity, and tbe Cascades were particularly beautiful. They had a boat parade on Hie lagoon one evening, in honor of Cardinal Satol li, with at least thirty boats in line, all decorated with lanterns and the Roman colors. The boat in which the Cardinal sat was the sbape of a large white swan, and headed the procession. Several bands furnished the music for the occa­ sion. We took a ride in one of the gondolas and got a splendid view of all the build ings and grounds. We visited the different state buildings which contained rest rooms, reception and reading rooms, and registered in tbe Illinois building. In the Mining building we saw "Lot's Wife" in salt, and a woman worth her weight in gold, being a gold, nugget in tbe sbape of a woman, not an inch in height, and in an adjoining exhibit was an iron man over fifty feet high. We visited the Agricultural building, where we saw beautiful pictures made out of seeds of grain. We also saw a bear made of prunes, and many other queer sights. On one side of this build­ ing was located the floral clock, made of different colored plants; and it wan over one hundred feet in diameter, and one could hear it strike for quite a dis­ tance. We also saw the Queen's Jubi­ lee presents, consisting mostly of cas kets containing addresses to the Queen. Among these presents was a beautiful screen, the frame made of white ivory aud the screen of white ostrich plumes. These presents are worth many millions of dollars. Council Proceeding*. Council Room, Dec. 5, 1904. Regular meeting. Present, Trustees Heimer, Eidredge, Laures, Freund, Block, Stoffel. President Story presid­ ing. The minutes of the last regular meet­ ing were read and approved. Tbe following bills were read and ap­ proved by the finance oommittee: H. M. McOinber, spcl assmt.... .$891.18 W. F. Holtz, manure........... l.W J. H. Heimer, labor • 8 00 D. Woodburn, oil..; 1.70 |Geo Meyers grading. #.00 'H. Zimmerman............;.... , 11.00 J. W. Freund, oil 8.#2 (iilbert Bros , oil...... . . . I.tl5 John Walsh, police servic#?'* . 50.00 M. M Niesen. police service: 80.00 On motion by Eldrtdge, seconded by Stoffel, the bills were approved and or dered paid. On motion by Stoffel, seconded** by Laures, the bill of Fred Kamholts was laid over. The communication in regard to cleaning chimney was referred to tike committee on public property Chi motion duly carried, the board adjonrned. J. I STORY, Pim JOHN STOFTSL, cferk. LADIES' AID SOCIETY OF M. E. CHURCH MAKE QREAT PREPARATION FOR BAZAAR To be Held at City Hall on Friday After­ noon aud Kvening of thla Week, De­ cember 9--Dainty JUiaplay. The people of McHenry will this year have an opportunity to buy their Christ­ mas gifts of one of McHenry's most worthy societies, tbe Ladies' Aid, of tbe M. E. church. These ladies have, through their faithful efforts, accumulated quite a display of articles, both usetul and ornamental, which they will dispose ot at a toas&ar to be held at tbe city hall, Jftiday alter noon and evening, Dweu her 8. The ladies extend a most cordial invi­ tation to everyone to attend this bazaar ami promise all a good time. The cause that you help by your attendance is one ot tbe most worthy, and that your ef­ forts will be greatly appreciated by the ladies of the society is beyond question. The tiasaar will be opened in th* atter noon of the above stated day, and will continue all the afternoon and eveniug. At eignt o'clock in the evening tne following carefully prepared program will be presented: Duet.... "Is a Man no Whit the Better?" LtaUies Quartet ' 'Steal Away.' solo, with Violin Accompaniment.... :.. "itayerot fcaith. " Moving Pantomime "'i nree Lovers." Ladies Quartet '"Dinah Doe." After the program light refreshments will be served to all wishing them, at ten cents per plate. Every article muni be disposed of. If not sold during the bazaar at private sale the unsold goo s will be sold to the highest bidder at the close of the evening. The goods will all be sold at a reasonable price to en­ able all to purchase a memeuto of some kind with which to remember the oc­ casion. Admission to the hall will be free. Turn ont and help the ladies. FOR ANOTHER QOODTtMfc QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped trota Tb* Plaft>d«alaw af Pepumbar 3 aad 10, ISTt. L O C A L B R I E F S SlMt Di" Clab Decide to Olva Another Le»p Year Party. That the boys will have another chance to be entertained at the young ladies expense is an assured fact, the date ot tne event being set for December 20. The young ladies have given a Plain dialer reporter a gentle hint that this is to be the swellest affair that ever hap pened in McHenry. They simply sa) "Just leave it to us," when questioned as to their plans, and we fully realize what that means, as we know from past experience that tbe young ladies of our tflty never do anything by halves. The best drawing card that the club has to offer is the fact that Will Reed's orchestra will be here on that eveniug with the very best of music. This fact, coupled with the numerous other feat nres which are in store for the enter tainment of tbe guests, will undoubtedly keep everyone in good humor and high spirits throughout tne evening. We feel safe in saying that no one will leave the hall dissatisfied, so turn out and show the young ladies that their efforts are appreciated. This will probably be the last chance you will have of attend ing a leap year party for some time to coined Tbe club motto is: "Everybody Welcome." These two words mean a great deal, so avail yourself of this op­ portunity ot having the most royal time of your life. Remember, this great even* tafc#* place at Stoffel's hall, West McHenry, on Monday evening, December 90; An elaborate supper will be served by Mrs. Brink--you all know what that means. GRAND TARGET SHOOT At Joe. J. Mertes', Plitakee Bay, Monday, December 16. There will be a grand target shoot at Jos. J. Mestes', Pistakee bay, held for "green" shooters only, on Monday, De­ cember 26, commencing at 14) o'clock a. m. sharp. Tbe snoot will be arranged on the Jack rabbit system, giving *11 shooter* a sure ciiance to win. Ten cents will be paid for each target broken. The balance will be divided into three mon­ eys, 50, 30 and 20. The following is the program for tbe day. Event Targst Entrance 1 10 $1.00 % 10 1.00 8 10 100 4 10 1.00 5 10 l.Oo 0 10 l.Oo 7 10 1.00 8 10 1.00 9 10 1.00 10 10 1.00 Dinner will be served at noon. ulation bowling alley. A Sanaatlou flnp ChrtitaM. Miss Emnwt vi^tician will be at the office of Dr. Boss, McHenry, TUes day, December 18. Give your wife or mother a pair of good glasses thai she may be able to see to thread a needle Make your husband or father a present of a pair of spectacles that he may see to read his paper with comfort Make your daughter happy by giving her some eyeglasses to overcome her headache, A nice pair of rimless spectacles for son or brother for his granualated eyelids will be greatly appreciated. Any style glasses you may wish to buy for Christ mas will be i lisnged free of shaqps af>sr4 tbe holidays. Geo. Smith, oldest son of H. C. Smith, returned from Kansas last week. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather the party at the Riverside House on Thanksgiving eve was attend­ ed by about thirty couples. Tbe lecture at tne U niversaliat church tomorrow evening by the Rev. James K. Applebee of London promisee to be one ot the best of the course. We understand that a very pleasant party assembled at the residence of J. W. Cristy, beql, Ringwood, on Satur­ day last, it being the 25th anniversary ot the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Crisly. Since our last death has again visited our village, claiming as its victim Mas­ ter Clyde Nichols, only son and child of H. H. aud Lizzie Nichols, aged about twelve years, who died on Sunday morning last of diphtheria. The McHenry Red Ribbon club will meet on Friday evening of this week and the exercises will include the foi- ^ow%: Instrumental music, Elowe Waite; reading, Paul Brown;song, Win. 6iers; address, H. C. Mead; recitation, Jiiss Lillian Kinney; song, Mr. and Mr*, tialdwiu; recitation. Addle McOmber; essay, Charles Owen; song, choir. During the thunder storm on Thurs­ day nigut last Hetzel's barn on the east slue ot the river was Btruck by lightning and damaged to a considerable extent, it will be remembered that this same Darn was struck dunug the summer and uis horse killed. This disproves the the­ ory that "lightning never strikes twice in the same place." DECEMBER 10. Nordquiat & Weber have been build ing an addition to their wagon shop. Casper Wirfs has issued' tickets for a social party to take place at his hall Fnday evening, Dec. 26. The only son of Rollin Waits, aged about 10 years, has been sick the past week with diphtheria, but is now re­ ported out of danger. The only market reports the boys care anything about is tbe rise and tell in leather when the mother holds the shoe in her good right hand. Hogs have been "booming" the past week and prices reached a higher figure than at any time this season, $4.25 per nundred being paid by our dealers for choice lots. An exchange has an article on "How to Run a Newspaper." This should be read only to editors, as every other per­ son in tbe world knows just how a news­ paper ought to be run. We hear a rumor that it is propoeed to organize a young men's literary soci ety in this village, and that the briok church is to be repaired and put in oon dition bo that they can hold their meet ings therein. TLis will be a capital idea and we hope will be pushed for­ ward without delay. Tbe following is a brief report of my school for the two weeks ending Decem­ ber 6: Total number enrolled, 21; av­ erage daily attendance, 17. Report of spelliug classes: First class--total num­ ber of words spelled, 600; number missed --Lydia Dolbeer, 1; Charley Parks, 0; Charley Hubbard, 2; Willie Washburn, 10. Second class--number of credit marks: Ida Dolbeer, 2; Emma Thurl- well, 1; Leonard Smith, 2, Simon Smith. 1; Mary Smith, 1; Salina Washburn, 1. W. J. KITTLE, Teacher. An Kmarfancy Medicine. For sprains, bruises, burns, scalds and similar injuries, there to nothing so good as Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It soothes the wound and not only gives instant relief from pain, but causes the parts to heal in about one-third the time required by the usual treatment. As it is an antiseptic all danger from blood poisoning is avoided. Sold by all drug­ gists. ' School IHreetory. We have received from G. W. Cbnn, Jr., county superintendent of schools, a school directory of McHenry county, in the form of a neat little pamphlet In it we find that there were 214 teach­ ers in the schools of the county last year. Of these, there were 119 in tbe country schools and 95 in the city and village schools. The average yearly salary paid in the country schools last year was $244.ti0i Of the 914 teachers, 22 were men. Keport From the Reform School. J. G. Gluck, Superintendent, Prunty- town, W. Vs., writes: "'After trying all Dther cough medicines we have decided to use Foley's Honey and Tar exclusive­ ly in the West Virginia Reform school. find it the most efficient and absolute­ ly barmlrss." Sold by (i. W. Besley, West McHenry, 111. A Fine Konanwt. J. H. Miller recently erected a fine monument to the memory of the late John Ralston. It is of the best Ver­ mont granite and tbe work is of the highest grade. Tbe monument is one of tbe finest in Oakland cemetery. Mr. Millee is now finishing monuments for tbe late Oliver W. Owen and Mrs. John Wright Mail be Quick. Pains in the stomach and attacks of the colic come on so suddenly and are so extremely painful that immediate re­ lief must be obtained. There is no ne­ cessity of sending for a doctor in such cases if a bottle of Cbamherlain's Olio. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is at hand. Ni' doctor can prescribe a better medicine. For sale by all druggists. Batter Market. X||B butter market was deolavoA at 2<>£ cents by the board ot trailti advance of li cento over last week and one year ago. Ottering* were 26 tnbtt with no sales. The annual caucus for the nomination ot Elgin board ot trade officers will be held at Uie board ot trade rooms Monday morning, Dec. 12, and the election will take place one week tater. Officers whose terms expire thie mouth are: President, Jonn Aiewtnaa; vice president, (i. 14. tturier; trtuwunHt, v*. I*. buerwin. tJuuimutees tu be ap­ pointed by toe new officers are: ArWr irauon, appeal, quotation. There are seven inspectors--W. D. Collyer, D. C. Woolverton, J. P. Younger, all of Chi­ cago, tionu Crawford, C. U. Potter, Dt ft', wood and J. B. .Newman ot higin. - Notice the Variety store's new ai " Read The Piaindealer "want" ads. Closing out sale. See ad. Osmun Br«|i Your drug wants are beet suppliedia| Pwteech's, . Save your money and buy your toy* at Peteecn s. Ladies' fascine ton, 19o and upwattil at Jsivaiisou s. ? Hans Nelson is a new employe at th*' Buruen factory. > ; A few fancy all-wool horse blsnlsIT at *>.00 to *7. do at JfciVaneon's. John Claxton shipped. a car-load (#§*:• tine hogs to Chicago Monday. * Call in and see the boys' shoes at half price, or at your own otter. E. Lawloa. Harry says he is going to buy a gold unuk next. So tar he Has fl.tfo (?) com- "**• - A slight change has been made in tbe C. & N. W. tune table. See tune card (Mi another page. Geo. Curtis has moved his hoaasluti goods back to McHenry and will agrt! ue one ot our citizens. Millinery sale commencing December 9, continuing to Deoeuibet 22, ail goods •old at cost Miss E. Bloom. The first snow storm of the ssaaOR. visited this section last Thursday nigllfc Just enough to spoil the skating. The ice on both the river and mill pond is now tour inches thick. It will not be long before the ice man gets bn^y. The contract for the stage fixtures of the Central Op?r& house has been let a Chicago firm, the contract price beiag •875. The brewery team'took a lively spte up Main street Tuesday morning, bat were stopped before much damage «|| done. The finest line of Christmas presents ever shown in town is being unpacked atG. W. Besley's, Go and look ovec the display. We would like to have a < ent for The Plaiudealer at Solon, Term Cotta, Ostend and Dighton. Let as uaar from some one who will write f«ft us. Cotton blankets, 48c and up; ladiaa* combination suits, 19c and up; ladisa* skirts, capes, furs, felt shoes aud slijgK pers and ail at underprises. W. O. Jkl% anson. • There will be a basket social at the Clemens' school house on Monday evett- |n<, December 18. All are cordially itt* vited to attend. Ladies plsass tails caskets as usual. Word was received here on Mondsjf morning from Ctuhing, Oklahoma, st*|» ing that a baby boy had arrived at tha uome of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Owen on tianday morning, December 4 Any persons donating articles for bazaar will please bring them to tlfti city hall early Friday morning, or it more convenient to bring theui befogs that time, leave them with Mrs. Ma ̂ Lamphere. It is a delight to enter our local stores at this time, as never before were our citizens confronted by such a display of noliday goods as are this year shown by our merchants. It is certainly a fie* credit to our city. . General Chas. King, formerly tain King" and beloved by many read" ers, has broken his long silence and ap­ pears iu Lippincott's Christmas u with a stirring Indian tale Boy that Couldn't Stand Fire." We are in receipt of a letter ^ J. Miller, who is at Loe Angules, QsMfr He writes that tbe trip to that city w|gi very much enjoyed by himself and will, Thanksgiving day, at noon, the that" momster registered 104 degreee abof* sero. The topic for tbe sermon at the Uo§» versalist church next Sunday inn in lag at 10:80 will be "Why 1 am a Univerb­ alist" Servioes will also be held at 74t p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to everyone to attend these and all MP* vices at this church. Herman Kamhoiu, teamster for tkfi Wilbur Lumber company, is laid up With a very sors hand, having torn the nail off of one of his fingers and otherwia* bruised tbe hand, Tbe vacancy caused by tbe mishap is being filled by hie SMl Albert Peter Bloc* * 4^ f* ptayeogtha eomn**? * ;