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VOLUME XXX. liUWiiiriftfiMifi -McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER aa, 1904. NUMBER 36 •: OF A PERSONAL NATURE. WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE <30. AND ivMk'Heury Kntertalns a Large Company of Vlnitors Ituring the Week--Whom They . ft: liter tain. Nell spent Monday in Chicago, .i ^C. G. Berner Chicagoed last Thursday.' ,{ E. C. Fisher spent Satnrday in Chi­ cago. . " T. J. Walsh was & recent Woodstock Visitor. " • _ Fred Huemann was a city vi or • • J j t o n d a y v \ ' V -- ' r Frank Kimball was a Nanda visitor vlloaday.V:J.'v.,> v' , Rev. M; W. Barth spent Monday in Chicago* 'Joe Heimsr, Jr., spent Saturdayin . Chicago. • . / C. L. Page was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. * G. W. Besley was a Chicago visitor •Tuesday. ' Mrs. F. A. Bohlander spent Mondaiy la Chicago. ' ^ Miss Dora Colby waa a Chicago visit­ or Tuesday. : Simon Stoffel WSs a windy city victor JViday last. " . "Mrs. Ben Buss was a Chicago visitor >|j|st Friday, E&Ha Bpyer was a Chicago visit- •:0 Saturday. Henry Schaffer was a Chicago passen- Monday. '*" *|T. L. Grot transacted business in the r)|lty Monday. . " - Ed. Sutton was a Chicago caller t,he <i|tst of the week. . Miss Mabel Granger spent Saturday ; te the great city. a Jay N. Gilbert transacted boldness in CJhicago Tuesday. Mies Katie Freund is visiting Chicago . Afiends this week. J. P. Smith was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. J. H. Miller was a city passenger TPtiesday niorning. O. N. Owen was a Chicago passenger Saturday morning. Win. Bonslett was a business visitor in Chicago. Friday. Mat J. Pitzen was a Chicago -visitor the first of the week, Mr. and Mrs. M.J. Walsh spent SPnesday in Chicago. Theo. Bethke was' * business visitor III Chicago Tuesday. . ,> Miss Etta Simes spent Thursday of ^st week in Nunda. Miss Alice Waite visited friends at Nunda last Thursday. ** Miss Jessie Simpson visited Chicago fiends Saturday last. Geo. Meyers, Sr., spent last Saturday with Chicago friends. John P. Weber WHS a Chicago visitor Thursday of last week. ^ Miss Rosina Reynolds Rpent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Whiting spent Friday last in Chicago. New Year's dance at Central Opera . House, January 2, 1905. . Miss Eleanor McGee was the griest o 'Chicago friends Monday. Stanford Wright was a Chicago pas­ senger Monday morning. Miss Caroline Spurling visited Chica- " go friends last Thursday. - F. L. McOmber transacted business in the metropolis Tuesday. Miss Agnes Meyers boarded the train for the city Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs. Allen Walsh of Elgin Visited relatives here Sunday. ' N. E. Barbian was a business visiter * at the county seat last Friday. A. C. Matthews attended to business matters in Elgin Saturday last. John Et Lodtz and son, Percy, spent Saturday last in the windy city. , • Dr. C. H. Fegers, Sr., returned Mon day evening from his Iowa trip. Mrs. Ed Knox attended the funeral of a relative in Chicago last week. Miss Barbara Pitzen of Chicago is vis­ iting her parents at Pistakee Bay. / Mrs. Hattie Blackinan of Elgin spent Eriday at the home of H C. Mead. S. J. Mellin came out from Chicago Monday evening, going to the Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Neumann will spend the holidays with their children in Chi­ cago. Mrs. F L. McOmber was the guest of Chicago relatives the latter part of last week. Frank Poblarka of Chicago spent Sun- • <$ay with Frances Buss and Cassie El- dtedge. 1 Miss Emma Matthews was the guefct 'fjf Elgin frien<ds a few days during the jgast week. _-- -- J. J. Davis of Kenosha, Wis., spent Jjuuday with his wife at the home of jp. C. Mead. A. J. Raymond of Volo boarded the . ̂ Itain at this station Monday morning fbr Chicago. ; • Miss Ethel Owen of Washington, D. C., is here spending her holiday vacation with relatives. Mrs. Robert Judy of Potomac, 111., is #he guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. , 0eo. W. Colby. Capt. O. G. Larson and Dr. John Lar- gon spent a few days recently with their > nister, Mrs. L. F. Pouse. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sully of Rock- ford were the guests of McHenry friends the latter part of last week. F. M. Davis has resigned bis position In the McHenry Marble and Granite ; . jrorks and returned to his home in Pan%, W. D. Wentworth was a Chicago vis­ itor Tuesday. Warren Howell ii clerking for the Gilbert Bros. Co. ' New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905. Clarence Cobb was a Chicago passen­ ger Wednesday morning. M. Roeengarten of Elgin spent Sun­ day with his son* Ben, here, John Evanson transacted business in the, windy city Wednesday. Dr. C. H. Fegers boarded the train for Chicago Wednesday morning. , Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Block will spend Christmas day with Dundee relatives, Mrs. C. H. Parks was the guest of Chicago relatives the first of the week. Ben Stilling and son, George, were Chicago passengers Saturday morning. Mesdames Win. Schreiner and Frank Miller returned Tuesday from a two weeks' visit with Iowa relatives and friends. ' G. L. Horlick, who spends most of his time on the road during the winter months, spent Sunday with his wife and son here. Mrs. Julia Price and daughter, Mrs. Alice Kannenberg, of Genoa Junction, Wis., spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Price. New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1906, IS SWEET SIXTEEN. Mi88 Florence Granger Entertains Satur­ day Evening. T' Miss Florence Granger entertained a number of her young lady friends at her home last Saturday evening, the occas­ ion being her sixteenth birthday. The evening was spent at games and music, and it'y&U£«; «*vv»y"5rtDgether too quick­ ly. At an appropriate hour the hostess served an excellent luncheon ,to her guests, to which they alt did ample jus. tice. Before leav ing, the merry party left many beautiful tokens as remem­ brances of the occasion. After wishing Miss Granger many happy returns of the day and also pronouncing the even­ ing the most delightful that they had ever spent, the guests departed for their various homes. The following young ladies responded to the invitations extended them by Miss Granger: Misses-- Clara Stoffel Irene McOmber Hattie Lamphere Maytne Granger Edna Hunter Louise Evanson iiillian Wheeler Nellie Newman Maggie Ward Pearl Sayler Myrtle Wattles Fannie Granger Maude Granger __ Zue Gallaher* Mabel Granger "v , New Year's dance at Central Opera House, Jannary 2, 1905.'""""""" NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. McHenry Lodges Elect Officers (or the Ensuing Year. : 1=̂ At a meeting of Valley Camp No. 97, M. W. A., at their ball last Wednesday evening, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: John W. Kimball--Consul W. O. Garrison--Adviser H. C. Mead--Clerk E. B. Brink--Clerk D. F. Hanly--Escort J. W. Freund, F. B. Hanly. F. Ward --Managers. Dr. D. G. Wells--Physician /- The McHenry lodge A.. F. and A; M. elected new officers at their hall Mon­ day evening of last week. The follow­ ing are the names of those elected: John Evanson.--W. M. E. C. Fisher 'S. W. C. W. Harrison--J. W. Dr. R. G. Chainberlin Sfectretary . O. N. Owen--Treasurer T. L. Grot--S. D, H Price--J. D. Rollin Waite--Tyler Rev** J. M. Cormack--Chaplain Beautiful china pieces for Christmas at'~G. W. Besley's. Death of Robert I'tddock, The death of Robert Paddock, an old and respected citizen of Lake county, oc- cnrredathis home on the Waukegan road two miles east Of Volo on Tuesday morning, Dec., 20. Mr. Paddock is wide ly known throughout Lake and McHen. ry counties, having resided in Lake county for more than thirty years. He leaves a widow, seven children and thirteen grandchildren to mourn the loss and revere his memory. He was the son of Dr. Robert Paddock of Barre, Vt. He married Nancy Stickney of Berlin, Vt., and they came west to one of the beautiful prairie farms, where he resided until called to a higher borne. Handsome red parlor lamps at Besley's. A ThouHuml Hollars Worth of Good. A. H. Thurnes, a well known coal op­ erator of Buffalo, O., writes: "I have been afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pain. I got no relief from medicines until I began taking Foley 's Kidney cure, then the result was surprising. A few doses started the bricK dust like fine stones and now I have no pain across my kidneys and I feel like a new man. It has done me $1000 worth of good. " Sold by G. W. Besley, West McHenry, III. ; , For Kent. The old Owen & Bros.' store, now oc­ cupied by Block & Bethke. On Green street, opposite the post office. The very best business location in McHenry. Rent very reasonable. Inquire of O. N. OwM} at of McHenry. EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. M'HENRY.WINS AGAIN. HAPPENINGS IN IWHtNRY AND ^ ADJACENT COUNTIES. A Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Convene fence of Busy People. Jewelry at Petesch's. ; Closing out sale. See ad. Osmnn Bros. Christmi|s gifts at Julia A. Story's. Fancy Christmas boxes at Barbian Bros. . Buy your sweetheart a brooch at Pet-. esch's. t „ V " • > • ^ T Christmas gifts for old and young at Julia A. Story's. : * , ,, Glenwood Springs, Lake G«neva, ie to have some fish ponds. New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905.- * Fancy writing paper of the latest styles at Julia A. Story1®. The Anti-Horse Thief association has been organized at Harvard. Over six hundred entries at the Lake Geneva Poultry show last week. Toys of every description at the old reliable stand. Julia A. Story's. Fountain pens make a desirable Christmas present. At Petesch's.' Have you seen the beautiful display of Christmas goods at Julia A. Story's? Barrington«citizens are agitating the organization of an Improvement League. Bring the little folks to our store. The Christmas display will delight them. Julia A. Story. Reed's orchestra of Chicago furnishes the music at the Leap Year danCe next Monday evening. Those carvers--table cutlery--shaving supplies, etc., for ChristiqQg gifts, are just fine. Osmun Bros, The third annual exhibition of the Nunda Poultry association will be held in that city January 3, 4 and 5. The annual convention of the Illinois Dairymen's association will be held at Rockford, 111., January 10, 11 and 12. At the last regular meeting of the Barrington village board a night watch­ man was appointed A good scheme. Foley's Honey and Tar positively cures all throat and lung diseases. Refuse substitutes. G. W. Besley, West Mc­ Henry. -' Santa Clans has made his annual visit to Miss Julia A. Story's and has left the fiuest display of Christmas gifts to be found in town. Chris Hapke's orchestra furnished the music for the Firemen's ball held at Wanconda recently. There were 114 couples in attendance. The annual Lake County Farmers' institute will open at Grayslake Janu­ ary 31, and will continue for four days. The last two days' meetings, will be held at the court house at Waukegan. If you haven't time to prepare Hollis- ter's Rocky Mountain Tea, it is now made in tablet form also. Get a pack­ age already to use. Makes you well; keeps you well. 85 oents. G. W. Bes­ ley. North-Eastern Journal: Peter Freund had the misfortune to lose two horses Tuesday in $ singular manner. A large boar, which was looseJn the yard with the horses, attacked them with deadly ferocity, literally disembowelling them. As a result, one is dead and the other will have to be killed. The Harvard Herald ha® finished its seventeenth year of existence with its last issue and beggft its eighteenth year with Very encouraging prospects. The Herald is one of the leading papers of the county and this is saying a great deal when it is l^nown that McHenry county is noted for its clean,' up-to date publications. Crystal Lake cast 148 votes against the proposition of annexing Nunda to that village, and )03 in favor of the plan, at a special election held last week Monday. This is a majority of 45 against, and the two villages will not unite at present. liS' Nunda the vote was 87 to 65 in favor of the proposition, a favorable majority of 22. Walworth Times: Chink Won Son, our genial Chinese laundryman and ton- sorial artist, was initiated into the M. W. A. Monday night. They had ati* awful time with the Chink, for when he saw the goat coming he thought it was a dragon and started to jump through the window. It took sevpn Foresters to hold him, and they finally got him to understand that it was only hair and wood. Chink was not. sure about it when they turned him loose. Harvard Independent: Dnring the cold, stormy days in the winter, Har vard housewives frequently take pos session of the attic, for a drying room on wash day. This is usually a good plan, but when one falls and breaks through the ceiling into the room below, it be­ comes dangerous and somewhat ex­ pensive. We have in mind a mishap of this kind that occurred here Monday. We will not mention the lady's name, but suffice to say that she is very thank­ ful to escape as luckily as she did. "<J" " • ' Tp New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905. N4w Year Dance at Job nsbnrgh.. A oordial invitation is extended to all to attend a New Year dance at Stephen H. Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, on Mon­ day evening, Jan. 9, 1905. The music for the occasion will be furnished by Schaefer's Johnsburgh orchestra, and a good time is promised for thoBe who at­ tend. Dance tickets only 50 cents. Dele*te «lt» Swift kicked Renting Cary. Team Repre- A gentlemanly lot of young fellows came over from Gary last Friday even­ ing to contend for honorswith the husky high school, team of our city at basket ball. The Cary team is composed of men picked from Elgin, Barrington, Palatine and Cary and has, a reputa­ tion of being among the best teams of northern Illinois, a fact which was proven beyond a doubt last Friday evening. • • J " The Cary team drove pver in1 a "bus, making it about 8:30 before the game was called. The hall was qiuite com fortably filled with an enthusiastic aud ience, who take much pride in the high school team. After a few minutes of preliminary practice the | two tenuis lined up for the first half. tTo the ma­ jority of the spectators the Cary team, with its picked veterans of the game, looked like a Sure winner, and when the whistle sounded, starting the game, the room was unusually quiet, but it was not a silence caused by premonitions of impending disaster. It was a silence due to that tense excitment, in which every faculty is centered on one ^object, in this case the arena on which the pro­ tectors of the maroon and black and the orange and black were doing battle royal. When the ball went up the fun began, and-after the first few minutes "of play, the spectators, unable to con­ tain themselves longer, for they saw that the lads of the orange and black were holding their own, cheered lustily I^With the ball ricochetting up and down the field it was no easy task for the ref eree and umpire to keep watch of the ball, but they both proved themselves more than equal to the occasion, for of a sudden the shrill blast of the referee's whistle sounded and the foul which was called on Cary entitled McHenry to a free throw for the basket. Of course, Thomas didn't think it was right for the home team to make the first score, but it just simply had to be done, so he did. A successful field throw made the score 3 to 0 with the orange and black in the lead. Then Cary awoke, and before the first half was finished Cary had a lead of two points, the score st^uding 9 to 7. After a Mn minute intermission, the teams lined up again, and with the toss of the ball the teams fought for the lead. The score was a continued tie until that unlucky "thirteen" - mark was reached. This proved a hoodoo to the Cary team, and they did not succeed in passing that mark before time was called. But, as once before in the recent history of the high school, "thirteen" proved to be lucky, and a sensational long-distance field throw by Larsen, with Evanson's wonderful work, placed McHenry safely in the lead, and when time was called were four points to the good. The final score stood, Cary 13, McHenry IT. The following is the line-up: McHenry-- (1) R08S ) (2) Larsen f Evanson (1 )Larsen { (2)Wheeler y (1)Wheeler } (2)Ros8 f Thomas ft ** S Cary-- Fredericks Osgood t (1)Washer {(S)Lamke Hl)Allen J (2)Lamke Thomas Referee--Ackert; Umpire-Ross; Time- keeper-McOmber; Scorekeeper-Schrein- er. One of the good features of the game is its effect on the scholarship of thi players, because it is necessary for each of the players to average 75 per cent in his or her school work before they are allowed to play in match con­ tests. Thus the game does not inter­ fere in any way with the school work, but. on the other hand acts as a spur in their studying. » New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905. NEW STORE BUILDING. X. J . Walsh's Warehouse being Remodeled for that Purpose. Another new store for Centerville. Block & Beth ktf have rented the T.J. Walsh ware house on the east side of Green 0-eet, and by February 1 expect to be in their new quarters. The build­ ing is now in the hands of E. W. Howe and hi^ workmen, who will remodel it, making a first class, up-to-date store room out of the present ware house. A cellar hasi been dug under tfce east portion of the building. The interior will be fitted up in the best manner that skill can make it. An entirely new front with plate glass windows is also mentioned as one of the improvements to be made. In short, by the first of February the building will present the appearance of a flourishing city store, making a vast improvement to the street in whicb jit stands. McHenry is rast coming to the front among country towns, with its business houses. The latest step made by one of our most energetic business firms will, no doubfe meet with the approval of our people. i Mr. Walsh will stiir continue in the implement business in McHenry. New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905. Removes the microbes which impover­ ish the blood and circulation. Stops all trouble that interferes with nutrition. That's what Hollister's Rocky Moun­ tain Tea will do. 35 cents. Tea or tablet form. G. W. Besley. Read The Plaindealer "want" ada. CHRISTMAS EXERCISES. HOW THE DAY WILL BE OBSERVED IN OUR CHURCHES. Good Programs to be Rendered at the Vnlversalist and Methodist Chrucbee-- Other Christmas Programs. Special Christmas exercises will take place in all our local churches. At the Universalist church special effort arid arrangements are being made. Satur­ day at 7:30 p. m. the Sunday school will give a cantata and have a Christmas tree. The title of the cantata is "Santa Ciaus and the Star Queen." This is an entertainment of fine and cheerful ef­ fects, and suited to attract both old and young. The scene is a chimney with stockings hung about it. The main characters are Star Queen and her at­ tendants and Santa Clans and his work­ ers, who are represented by brownies. The leading characters will be costumed for the occasion. There is a geinal and lively spirit throughout the whole pro­ gram, and is arranged to be interspersed with lively music, both by school and choir. All who would have the true spirit of Christmas revived in their veins and be amused to their hearts' content should not miss being at this entertainment. Sunday, at 10:30 si m., the pastor will preach a special sermon. Subject, "The Great Joy to All People." Ail who are interested in joy for the whole world shoftld be at this servict*. Good music will accompany the service. > Sunday school at 11:45 a m. This hour, also, will be made of Christmas interest, There will be no evening service. Everyone is 'cordially invited to attend the exercises and services. METHODIST EPISCOPAL Christmas services will be held at the M. E. church next Saturday evening, commencing at 7:30. All those desiring to have presents put on the tree may bring them to the church Saturday afternoon or evening. Come and bring yonr friends. The following is the pro­ gram: Voluntary ......Mrs. W. F. Oallaber Son^i -"From the Pearly Gates'* School Scripture Reading Prayer I >uet--"Joyous News" Hattie Lampliere, Zue Oallaher Address Rev. J. M. C'orniaek Recitation--"Welcome to Christmas" Ernst Grot SOUK--"The Koyal Ulft" YouUK l-adies Kxorelse "LittleGlad Hearts" Primary "^nowttake Souk" - • Class 111 .Recitation--"Annie's and Willie's Prayer" Miss Edna Sayler SOUR- "The Little Boy Jesus" Primary Exercise--"Christmas Gifts" 'Sinn the llappv Christmas In" Choir Recitation--"! Can if l Try".... Johnnie llllle Son#- -"Christmastide" ! School Exercise- "Four lU lls" Sontc--"The Manger Babe" Class II Recitation--"Just for a Day" Blanche Loomis Solo and Chorus Miss Etta Simes and Choir Offd-intf "A Visit from Santa' Dist ribution of Gifts Closing Moug GERMAN LUTHERAN / At the German Lutheran church Christinas exercises will be held on Sun­ day evening at 7:80 o'clock. A Christ mas tree will be among the church dec­ orations and the following program will be given: Son* Congregation Address Rev. J. Bert rum Song Male Choir Song ".... ... ... .Children Discussion of Christmas topics by children Recital ion Bertha Wolff Recitat ion George Felt* Recit at Ion. . . .". Elsie Block Recitation Agnes Tesch Recital Ion Elsie Wolff Red tat ion Waite l'at-zke Recital Ion.. Karl Patzke Recitation Arthur I'atzke Recitation Eddie Michels Sitnir. Frieda Mock Christmas Bong "..Children ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC. At St.* Mary's German Catholicchurch in this village services on Christmas day will be as follows: First high mass at 6:00 o'cldck in the morning; at this time the usual children's services will be held and a special. mass sung by the choir. Immediately tallowing the first low mass will be said and at 10:00 o'­ clock a. m. final high mass will be said. In the afternoon at 2:30 o'clock benedic tion takes place. The church will be artistically decorated in holiday attire. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC. St. John's Catholic church at Johns- bnrgh will honor the day with first high mass at 5:00* o'clock in the morniug. The edifice will present a most pleasing appearance with its magnificent new gas lighting system and other decorations. The children will, as usual, take an active part in this mass. Low mass fol­ lows the first high mass, and at 10:00 o'clock a. m. solemn high mass will again be celebrated, with benedictidn in the afternoon. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. Four masses will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic church on Christmas day. Rev. P. M. O'Neill will on this day have an assistant priest here to help him in the ceremonies. The first mass will be said at 6:00 o'clock a. m. The other three will take place at seven, eight and ten o'clock. The church will be in special holiday attire and special songs will b^nng by the choir. New Year's dance at Central Opera, House, January 2, 1905. v "*• M'HENRY'S NEW INDUSTRY. Huntwr-Weckler Boat Cauyaay Doing Big BaaiMM. There are probably very few people in this vicinity aware of the fact that Mc­ Henry has within its borders an indus­ try which is bound to become of great importance to our village, With the earnest co-operation and support of our citizefis. The enterprise we have in mind is the Hunter-Weckler Boat com­ pany. A visit to their factory at Rose- dale will convince you that we are right. The writer was shown through the establishment recently and was agree­ ably surprised at the scene with which he was confronted ujpon entering the place. He was-first shown into a cozy little office situated in the northeast corner of the main building. From there he was shown through the main work room, where six skilled workmen are turning out the product which will one day make McHenry famous. Be­ sides the main workshop there are a painting and varnishing room, and two store rooms in which more than forty boats belonging to summer resorters along the river and at the bay, are stored for the winter. The main shop is 50x80 feet, and is already far too small for the business. Mr. HuDter was in the city the latter part of last week; and on his return brought with him one of the many ord­ ers which they are now filling, Among the orders now on file are: A 35-foot cabin launch for a party at Lake Geneva, Wis., finished in solid mahogany; trunk cabin cruiser for T. H. Bullock, Chica­ go, to be used on Lake Michigan; 28- foot solid mahogany stern wheel launch for Louis Parsons at Fox Lake; fishing launch for Dr. Becker at Pistakee Bay; sail boat for Mr. Brandtat Pistakee Bay; 41-foot full cabin cruiser for a Mr. Her­ mann at Lake Oconto, Minn , and sever­ al others to be shipped to various points in New York state. The company has three salesmen on the road, and they are meeting with the best of. success. Seven more workmen will be added to the factory force in the near future. CITY NEWS IN BRIEF. Speaking of Christmas, gifts--try Os­ mun Bros. See ad--you can't do better. CON8ERVATOR APPOINTED. William Henry Harrison Appointed that Capacity. IM ' Wedding at Johntbnrg'h. A St; John's church, Johnsburgh, at 7:80 o'clock Wednesday morning of this week, occurred the marriage of Miss Katie Schumacher to Mr. Philip Schafer. The bridal pair were attended by Miss Gertie Schafer, a cousin of the groom, and Nick Schumacher, brother of the bride. Both the bride's and groom's parents are dead. Mr. and Mrs. Schafer are well and favorably known in and around Johnsburgh, and have many friends who extend congratulation*. Adam and William Musgrove now have a conservator. At the court house at Woodstock on Monday of last week, in consideration of an application ent­ ered by Miss Etta Kettle, a niece of the Musgrove brothers, William Henry Harrison was appointed in the capacity of conservator of the estate, under a bond of $10,000. Quite a number of McHenry witnesses were in attendance at the heapng, but only a few were called upon to testify. The step ought to have been taken several years ago, as the brothers have been incompetent in the management of their business affairs for some time. For some time past there has been a man in charge of the Musgrove house south of town, who has been attending to the household duties. "Bill" is in a precarious condition, having been con­ fined to his bed for several weeks. ' 'Ad," although in fair physical condition, is very much worried over the decision fo the court, slightly misconstruing its in­ tentions. As a result of his mistake, in an attempt to reach the home of Mr. Harrison, he became lost in an open field one night last week and when found in the morning, was very nearly frozen to death. >. "Ad" and "Bill," by which names they are most commonly known, have been familiar figures on our streets for the past quarter of a century, but here­ after there will be small occasion for them to visit town. -- :-T-- • New Year's dance at Central Opera House, January 2, 1905. NEW YEAR'S BALL AND BANQUET At the Central Opera HOVM en Monday Evening, Jan. S, l#OS. ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT DURING THE WEEK, f v ' ' " • What Peole are Doing In Our Muay Xlftfeft ' City--News a« Seen by The Pltlndealer Representatives. Butter Market. The price of butter remains un­ changed--26 i cents. Fifty tubs were sold at that figure. The same officers were re-elected. Annual membership dues were fixed at #3. ' -T *>' •" -- -- "?jr- ' Automatic toys at Petesch's*., Bohemian vases at G. W. Besley's., Call at the Variety store. All ̂ sertl.iv". of Christmas china. f ^ ; Miss Alice Simes is clerking iii-thSa.;' store of W. C. Evanson. The Plaindealer wishes each and ev«ry one of its readers a merry Christmas^ Have you made your selection ofv Christmas supplies? Not See Osmtta Bros. • > ' ' Do not delay buying any longer. Do so while the stock is complete. Julia A. Story. J Don't forget the Leap Year dance a! Stoffel's hall next Monday evening, De­ cember 26. To THE PUBLIC : The management of the New Year's reception and ball to be held at the Central Opera house wish to announce that they have secured for the occasion, Metzger'B orchestra of seven pieces with piano accompaniment, which, besides furnishing the music for the dancing, will in connection give a series of concert selections, which are in them­ selves a feature that should not be missed by the music loving public. In addition to the above there will be a banquet served on the first floor of the building. The following is the menu: A Souveralne Oysters ou Half Shell Pickles ('old Roast Turkey Potatoes Mayonnaise- Cranberry Glace French Biscuit Delicatessen Ham 4x>bst&- Salad" Oblongs ot Bread Fruit Pourrl New Year's Assorted Cakst Neapolitan ice Creara Fruits « Nate Coffee In addition to the above, sandwiches and coffee will be served in the ball room to those so desiring, free of cost Advance sale of tickets at post offices in McHenry and West McHenry, and at box office. Prices: Ball and banquet, $2.50; Single tickets, $1.50; Spectators, 50 cents. Central Opera house, safest in McHenry county. Three exits, asbes­ tos stage curtains. - 1 Y"^ -;y . Toilet articles at Pefcssch's. Olives Celery Miss Kathryn Walsh is assisting ia theF. A. Bohlander store during the holiday rush. Hundreds of fancy articles, so much desired by Christmas shoppers, are here. Julia A, Story. Don't be imposed upon by taking sub­ stitutes offered for Foley's Honey and Tar. Sold by G. W. Besley, West Mc­ Henry. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Conway rejoice over the arrival of a baby boy. The young gentleman arrived last Thursday morning. A number of new members have beea taken into the McHenry Pleasure club recently and more will follow, the first of the year. • Leave your subscriptions at this offioe for The Ladies' Home Journal and Sat* urday Evening Post For benefit of Willing Workers of Universalist chuniL The ice house at McCollum's lake is being put in readiness for the 1905 ioe crop. The mill pond has been cleared of snow and ice cutting will begin few days. ' The largest and best line of books of every description at Julia A. Story's. Hundreds of volumes from which to make a selection. Fiction, romaaa% history, everything. A company of young people made their way to the rooms of El C. Joslyn last Saturday evening, spending a few enjoyable hours dancing to music fur­ nished by the Apolloette. There will be a basketball game at the city hall tomorrow (Friday) evening between the boys' first and second teams and the two girls' teams. Every­ body come. Admission, 10 cents. C. Matthews has purchased one - the big sorrel horses from Chas. G. Frett for the Kerber Packing Co. of El­ gin. The animal is one which will give the best of service and of which tbe Kerber people may feel proud. The Domestic Science club holds ita next monthly meeting at the home' of Mrs. Emma Phillips on Tuesday after­ noon, Dec. 27. We hope to have a full attendance at this meeting in order to discuss a special meeting called for Jaifc* uary 11th. Everybody come. Anton Schneider last week sold to C. S. Howard, our local fur dealer, 8*8 muskrat and six mink hides. Mr, Schneider informs us that this catoh is the result of less than two months' trapping. Is there another trapper in the county who can beat this record? Married, at the home of the bride's parents, Wednesday, December 31,1904, Miss Edna Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Silas Pierce, and Harold Colby, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Colby, both of Spring Grove. The ceremony waa performed by Rev. A. Roberts of the Universalist church of McHenry. - County Superintendent of. Schools Gk W. Conn, Jr., has purchased, through the office of D. F. Quinlan, the Georga Herdklotz farm, which is considered ona of the best farms on Queen Anne prairie. This is the third farm which Mr. Quin­ lan has sold in Green wood township in the month of December, the Abial Dike and Frank Brady farms being the others. The Central opera house is this weak receiving its finishing touches. Seats* stage settings, electrical wires, eta, are being installed, making it the most com­ plete opera house in the county. Don't miss the opening of this beautiful placa next week, Tuesday, Wednesday acd Thursday evenings. Nearly one ban* dred tickets have already been sold for the opening night. At the principals', meeting recently held at Woodstock it was decided to give the schools of the county an oppor- tunity to contest for educational hononw the contest to be held in connection with the annual field meet, members of tha grammar and high schools to take park1 in the new venture. The grumuar room.will take up IT. S. history anA arithmetic, while the high school die1 cussioas will be on algebra and Bomftjlv history. ...