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VOLUME XXX. MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MAY 24,1905. OF A PERSONAL NATURE. WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. AND McHenry Entertains a Lug* Company of -Visitors Dg(flng the Week--Whom They Entertain. W. C. Evanson Chicagoed last Friday. Robt, Frisby spent Saturday in Chi­ cago. Mrs. S. Stoffel spent Monday in Chi­ cago. ^ - Jjatues Edwards of Chicago was out Sunday. » W. F. Holtz was a Chicago visitor Monday. ' , 0. B. Gilbert spent Tuesday in the gi^eatcity. - > Jos. Schneider was a Chicago visitor last Friday. . Warren H<mell was out from Chicago over Sunday. * Joseph Leickem wis a Chicago visitor last Saturday. John J. Miller was a Chicago visitor last Thursday. C. Ostrander of Fox Lake was in town Monday. Dr. J. M. Larsen was a Wauconda visitor recently. Miss Juliaha Wagester was a Chicago visitor Monday. E. Hunter waa a business visitor in Chicago Friday. Harry Fay of Chicago Sundayed with his mother here. A. F. Weckler was a city visitor the first of the week. Louis Wolff of Chicago Sundayed with friends here. Mrs. J. Ralston is spending a few days in Riverside. Rev. M. W. Barth is visiting relatives in Iowa this week. G. W. Besley was a business visitor in Chicago Friday. * H. Zimmermann spent Saturday and Sunday in Chicago. . John Eyanson was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. T. J. Walsh of Evans ton, 111., spent Sunday in McHenry. ^ Dr. F. C. Ross was a West Chicago visitor Saturday last. Miss Gertie Weber spent the first of the week in Chicago. F. L. Carr of Wauconda was on Mc­ Henry streets Monday. E. C. Joslyn attended a dance at Rich­ mond Friday evening last. Mrs. Ben Gilbert was a Chicago pas­ senger Monday morning. John Freund and Fred Bishop were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Walsh were Chi­ cago visitors Wednesday. Dr. W. Lichty of Woodstock spent Sunday with friends here. Geo. Swedish of Woodstock was a McHenry visitor Monday. Jacob Justen and Mat Freund were recent Wauconda visitors. Eugene Matthews of Elgin spent Sun­ day with McHenry friends. Mathias Leickem of Chicago spent Sunday with relatives here. Hon. and Mrs. H. L. Hertz Sundayed at their Pistakee Bay cottage. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander attended to business in Chicago Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Thelen of Elgin is visiting McHenry relatives this week. John Ralston, Jr., of Chicago spent Sunday with his mother here. Peter Winkles of Chicago was the guest of relatives here Sunday. Mrs. Ernil Schneider of Woodstock spent Tuesday with friends here. Miss Dora Stoffel of Chicago was the guest of her parents here Sunday. parry Eldredge and Pearl Morgan were Richmond visitors Tuesday. Peter M. Jneten was the guest of Val- pariso, Ind., friends a few days this ifaek. H. R. Bieneman of Kenosha, Wis., spent Sunday at the home of D- G. Nellis. Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago was the guest of his brother, Dr. IX Gk. over Sunday. Isaac Went worth of Gilbert, 111., was the guest of his son, W. D., and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Perry of Chi- qago spent Sunday at the home of James B. Perry. M. L. Kelter of Chicago spent several days last week with McHenry relatives and friends. Miss Eva Stilling of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents at the Bay. Misses Cassie Eldredge and Edna Hunter took in a dance at Richmond Friday evening. Mrs. E. W. Howe was in Chicago last Friday buying new stock tor her milli­ nery establishment. Rev. Ed. Cobb of Rockville, Ind., was the guest of his mother and brother here the first of the week. Misses Maggie Palmes and Katie Nie- sen were the guests of Marengo and Belvidere friends last week. Mrs. O E. Churchill of Libertyville and Mrs. McQuague and son were re­ cent visitors at R. Sherburne's. L. Q. Besley and Mrs. Win. B. Besley of Waukegan were gneets at the home of G. W. Besley a few days last week Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Fegers left for Keokuk, Iowa, Friday morning, where they will spend several weeks with rel atives. Misses Louise Baizel, Lizzie Mason, Anbra Johnson, Mamie Baicel and John Ziska of Chicago spent Sunday with McHenry friends. High class vaudeville at Central op­ era house' Snnday evening, May 28. 10, 30 and 30 cents. J. J. Bishop, John Weber, G. C. Bo- ley, Fred Bishop, Lewis Bishop, and Chas. Dates drove to Richmond Sunday and witnessed tne ball game.\ Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Shelton left Sun­ day eyening for Culiom, 111., where they will make their future home. Mr. Shelton has gone into business with E. M. Crosten of that place. _. .; POSSESS SLAVE BLJLL. Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Brown Hare Interest­ ing Memento of Slare Days. Of all the Old relics now in the posses­ sion of our older petople, probably the most unique of all is one in possession of Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Brown. The relic in their possession is an old Slave Bill of Sale which was presented to them by Samuel Hope, a father-in-law of a niece of Mrs. Brown, and one of the witness­ es to the following sale bill, while at Brooksville, Fla., about fourteen years ago. Mr. Hope was one of the many who had purchased negroes in the slave days, and just one week previous to the time the negroes were declared free by Abraham Lincoln, Mr. Hope had pur­ chased a negro for two thousand five hundred dollars in gold. The bill was recorded" in the. county clerk's office in Hernando county, Flor­ ida, on February 27, 1861. We print herewith the exact wording as taken from the original copy, which is wholly in writing: STATE OF FLORIDA,/ Hernando County. J Know all men by these presents that I, Amos K. Andrews, of the aforesaid county and state, for and in considera­ tion of the sum of one thousand five hundred dollars to me in hand paid by Nancy Bradley of the same state and county, have bargained, sold and con­ veyed and by these presents do bargain, sell and convey unto the said Nancy Bradley, her heirs and assigns, forever, a cetain negro girl and her child, named Hannah and Puss, aged sixteen and one yepr old and their increase for life, and I, the said Amos K. Andrews, my heirs and assigns, do forever warrant and de­ fend the right and'title of the same for­ ever. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This February 27, 1861. Witnesses His Samuel E. Hope AMOS K. ANDREWS. Wm. B. Allen Mark , , •< SftAL > STATE OF FLORIDA) Hernando County. ) Before me, Malcolm C. Peterson, clerk of the circuit court of the county aforesaid, personally came William B. Allen, one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing Bill of Sale, who, being duly sworn, says that he saw Amos K. Andrews sign, seal and deliver the same, and that he, the said deponent, and Sam­ uel E. Hope, being thereunto requested subscribed their names thereto as wit­ nesses to the due execution of the same. WM. B. ALLEN. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of February, A. D. 1861. MALCOLM C. PETERSON, Clerk. High class vaudeville at Central op­ era house Sunday evening, May 28. 10, 20 and 80 cents. CENTRAL OPERA HOUSE MeHanrjr, Illinois, Sunday Evening. May 98, 1905. Refined vaudeville under the manage­ ment of the Great International Theat- trical exchange. Exactly the same per­ formers as are showing at the best the­ aters in the larger cities. It is only ow­ ing to the fact that this opera house i$. being so well patronized that the man­ agement is enabled to place such a class of shows before the public at the low prices of admission of 10c, 20c and 30c. In future attractions this house wishes to announce that "The Beggar Prince" is secured and booked for June 8 and 4, with the largest company ever exhibited in McHenry. 16 people, under the man­ agement of Mr. F. C. Cooper. Watch for large bills. Advance sale of tickets will open on Monday next 16c, 26c, 85c and 50c. High class vaudeville at Central op­ era house Sunday evening, May 28. 10, 20 and 30 cents. Memorial day is lees than one week away, and to fittingly observe the day all interested should act immediately, and thru their efforts make the exer­ cises the best in the history of the post. This can be easily accomplished if we all take hold and work together. Do not leave it for one or two to do, but let's all have a hand in it this year and show our respect to the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for our happiness and the prosperity of our nation. This is the only way we can show our re­ spect, so why not do itT High class vaudeville at Central op­ era house Snnday evening, May 28. 10, 20 and 30 cents. Kxcamloa Ticket* to McHenry Coanty Teachers' Association at Woodstock, III., Via the North-Western line, will be sold at reduced rates June 2 and 8, inclusive, limited to retnrn nntil June 5, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-West­ ern R'y. ^ • June 3 Communion pictures on specially de­ signed cards at Hille's photo studio. CARELESS AUTO TWO ACCIDENTS WITHIN TWO DAYS. Meadaines C. C. Colby. M. A. Howell and P. C. Petersen and One-year-old Daugh­ ter Have Narrow Escapes. Last Saturday afternoon Mesdames C. C. Colby and P. C. Peterson and a one- year-old baby, who reside just north of town, started out for an afternoon drive. They were driving toward McHenry, and when near the Winkle farm near the junction of the Richmond and Mc- Collum's lake roads they saw an auto­ mobile coming up the main highway at terrific speed. Thinking that the driver of the machine would keep on the main road, as most tourists do, the ladies stopped their horse nntil the devil-wag­ on should have passed. To their horror and su prise the machine dashed madly around the corner, and before the hor­ ror-stricken ladies had time to get out of the way the1 big car had crashed into tbem, upsetting the buggy and throw­ ing them onto a barbed wire fence. The antoists, well aware of their fate if caught, only increased the speed of their machine, leaving no clue whatever to their identity, and not evei| the num­ ber of the car could be ascertained by those who witnessed tbe accident. * Help arrived at once and Mrs. Peterson and the little child were carried into tbe Winkle house and afterwards ta^fen to their home. Mrs. Cojby escaped with a few scratches, but was badly frightened. The victims of the accident are recover­ ing nicely lroin tbeir terrible accident, and can be exceedingly thankful that the accident did not result in death. How they escaped the more serious re­ sult is a miracle. As to the brainless ocftipants of the machine, the law can not be too severe in its prosecution if their identity can be established. Mr. Colby has, since the accident, endeavored in every way to apprehend the guilty ones, bnt so far the rogues' names and the number of the machine are a total mys­ tery. Mr. Colby would certainly be given the support of the entire commun­ ity in prosecuting if the brainless fools could be £ound out. This is the most serious case that wehaveyet heard of and it is high time that a check be put to this unlawful driving. Several autos pass through McHenry daily and we can Bafely say that very few of them obey the city laws in regard to speed. The accident last Saturday only serves ta precipitate the question: "Will the law be enforced or not?" If not, let's not,, for heaven's sake, make any more laws. Since the above has been put into type we learn of a similar accident which be­ fell Mrs. M. A. Howell Sunday morn­ ing. She was on her way to church when she met an auto driven by a man and woman. At the machine's approach the horse made a sudden lunge, throw­ ing her out of the buggy and bruising her up quite badly. The occupants of the car showed the same kind of sympa­ thy as did the ones of the day previous, in the Colby accident, not even stop­ ping the machine to help Mrs. Howell. Now this is the limit. Something must be done, and done at once. Royce and Waynne the wonderfnl character comedians. Don't miss them Sunday evening, May 28, 1905, Central opera house. Is Well Known Here. We give below an account of the open­ ing of the firm of Graham & Whiting at LaMoille, 111. Albert Whiting is well and favorably known by a great many of our people and the following article will undoubtedly be of much interest to them. "Messrs, Graham & Whiting, ^successors to C. J. Buckoutz & Co., merchants, held a very successful open­ ing at their store on Friday and Satur­ day of last week. They spared no ef-~ fort to make the event all that At could be, and the impression that it left among the people was favorable indeed. Neat invitations were sent out to the people living along the rural mail routes and they responded handsomely, as large crowds were prssent each day. The firm employed a harpist to furnish music aft­ ernoon and evening of each day, and this was highly appreciated. There were demonstrations on coffee, bake stuffs, preserves, etc., and icecream was served to all guests. Pretty sonvernirs were presented to the ladies who called. The opening was a nice thing as it gave an opportunity for the people and the firm to get better acquainted, which, in reality was a part of the object. Messrs. Graham and Whiting, during the short time they baVe been in business here, have grown steadily in favor and tbeir trade has shown a constant and healthy growth. We bespeak for them'the con­ tinued patronage which they deserve." Royce and Waynne the wonderful character comedians. Don't miss tbem Sunday evening, May 28/1905, Central opera house. Sherman Hill School Report. Report for tbe month ending May 18: No. enrolled .16 Average daily attendance .... 14 The following pnpils were neither ab­ sent nor tardy during the month: Lyle Hutson, Ethel Simpson. Willie Simpson, Clinton Martin, Harold Gilles, Lester Sherman, Frank Sayler. EMERY L. KIMBALL, Teacher. Communion pictures on specially de­ signed cards at Hille's photo studio. HANNAH PARKER-SOULE. Death at Terra Cotta of Aged Mother of Mrs. J. H. Gracy. Nunda Herald: Hannah Parker, daughter of T heron and Rachel Reed Parker, was born in Scipio. Cayuga county, N- Y., May 25, 1828. At the age of thirteen she embraced religion, uniting with the Congregational church ind remaining a true, consistent Christ­ ian to the end. Of a family of seven children, all died in childhood except herself and two sisters, who survive her --Eliza, born October 1,1820, and Lucil- la, born July 7, 1825, the united ages of the three being nearly 247 years. On November 12, 1842, she was united in marriage to Calvin Earle, going with him to bis old home in Vermont, where they spent the winter, and in the fol­ lowing spring they came to Rochester, Wis., where he had two years previous­ ly located a farm and prepared a home. To this union six children were born, three of whom are now living-Moses L. Earle, Oshkosh, Wis.; William Wat­ son Earle, Honey Creek, Wis.; Mrs. Em­ ma L. Gnicy, of Terra Cotta. At tbe death of Calvjn Earle, which occurred on November <J1, I860, she was left with the care of four young chil­ dren, for whose welfare and happiness no labor or sacrifice on her part was ever too great to be patiently and lovingly assumed. On February 2, J865, she was married to Ebenezer Soule. By this marriage she had one son--Truman E. Soule, who lives at Terra Cotta. Again widowed in July, 1876, she bore the burden of life bravely, and as the weight of years di­ minished her physical strength, the Strength of her love and thoughtfulness for the welfare of those around her never grew less, her greatest happiness being in doing that which would con­ tribute to the happiness of others. For the past four years she has made her home with her daughter, Emma, at Terra Cotta, where she quietly passed away on Sunday, May, 7, after a few dayB' illness. The funeral was held on Wednesday, May 10, at Honey Creek, Wis. Besides two sisters and four surviv­ ing children, she leaves ten grand-chil­ dren, who mourn her loss and tenderly cherish her memory. + TEACHERS'EXCURSION To Hall House, Chicago, 111., Saturday, May 87, 1905. This excursion has been planned as a substitute for the regular spring meet ings of sections 8 and 4 of the local teachers' organizations. However, all the teachers in the county, and any oth ers who are desirous of becoming better informed along the line of settlement work in our large cities, are invited and urged to go. The authorities at Hull House have given all a cordial invita­ tion. The regular commutation rates will prevail. Marengo, Union and Huntley teachers can take advantage of the sub­ urban rates from Elgin. In order that the parties may be unit­ ed as much as possible, the following schedule is recommended: Janesville line, leaving Lawrence at 8:47, Harvard 9:05, Hartland 9:16, Woodstock 9:25, Ridgefleld9:34, Crystal Lake 9:40, Cary 9:48. Parties from the northern part of the county, including the towns of Al- den, Hebron, Richmond, Ringwood, McHenry and Terra Cotta, may take the morning trains from Lake Geneva, and by changing at Crystal Lake can join the parties from the west at 9:40. This will take these parties into Chicago at 10:55. Parties from Marengo can leave at 8:36, Huntley 8:54, reaching Chicago at 10:25. Parties from Union and Al­ gonquin can leave at 7:20 apd 7:54 re­ spectively, and by changing cars at West Chicago they can join the parties from Mareugo and Huntley. "Parties from Solon Mills and Spring Grove will be obliged to take the C. M. & St. P. road. The party leaves the Wells street de» pot for Hull House by way of the ele­ vated line at 11:00 a. m. Arrangements will be made for dinner at Thompson's restaurant on Dearoorn Street at 1:80 p. m. Let there be a good crowd. . Factory Proposition. All persons interested in getting tbe Hunter-Weckler Boat company to locate in McHenry permanently are requested to meet at the city hall in this village on Monday evening next, May 29, at eight o'clock, at which time representa­ tives of the boat company wiil lay their plans before the people. It is desired that everyone who can possibly get out will attend this meeting, as it is to our interest to keep the company here. The present quarters of the company are far too small to accommodate their rapidly increasing business and they have de­ cided to lqcate permanently if the land can be procured. The buildings and machinery of the company will repre­ sent an enormous amount of money and if 8uqh a thing is possible it is up to the people of McHenry to keep this great enterprise in our midst. The meeting next Monday evening should be attend­ ed by all. Let us work together for once and see if we cannot create a|jreat boom for McHenry. McHenry High School Alumni. The alumni will hold its final business meeting on Saturday evening, May 27, at the home of Misses Eleanor and Lillie McGee. EMERY L KIMBALL, Sec'y. OLD CITIZEN IS GALLED THOMAS PHALIN ANSWERS MIGHT Y'S CALL. AL- Was One of McHenry's Best and Most Respected Citi^eus-- Notes of Hts Life -When and Where He WHS Born. •McHenry has again been separated from one of its old and much respected citizens, the angel of death coming Wednesday afternoon last, May 17; 1905, taking away Mr. Thomas Phahn. Monday evening of last week the de­ ceased was stricken with a very serious stroke of paralysis and died from its effect only two days after, death com­ ing as a great shock to his relatives, friends and acquaintances, many of whom had not heard of his illness un­ til the >ad news had reached them. Up until Monday evening the deceased bad apparently been in good health, considering his age, and few if any had realized that this good old man's death was so near. Thomas Phalin was born in the county of Kilkenuy, Ireland, November 5, 1JS35, making him in the seventieth year of his age at the time of his death. He came to America in the spring ot 185,1, being about sixteen years of age at the time, and settled in the stiate ol Vermont. Here he remained for two years and in 1853 he came to Illinois, settling in McHenry county. He began at once to farm upon his arrival in Illi­ nois, at which occupation, thrjj hard and earnest labor, he met with splendid success and not long after had a farm which he could call his own. On May 15, 1857, Mr. Phalin was married to Miss Ellen Frisby, who has been a very devoted wife 'to him ever since up to the time of his death and is left to mourn the death Of a kind and loving husband. To the union were born four children, all of whom are now living, their names being: Mary, wife of John Carey of Ringwood; John, of Terra Cotta; George, of Thom- asburg, Alabama, and Mrs. John Bolger of Woodstock. In the death of Mr. Phalin, McHenry loses an old and highly respected citi­ zen, the children lose a kind father and the heart-broken wife a loving and devoted husband. The entire commun­ ity mdurns with the family and extends to them their sincere eiyinpathy in this their saddest of all sad hours. [ The funeral services were held from St. Patrick's Catholic church Friday morning, of which the deceased was a member, where the last sad rites were performed by Rev. P. M, O'Neill. The funeral was largely attended by the relatives and friends who assembled to pay their last tribute of respect to one who was so much respected and loved. Many pieces of beautiful floral offerings adorned the casket and grave. CAUD OF THANKS We wish in this way to thank the many kind relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for their kind help and sympathy extended us during our recent bereave­ ment and death. THE FAMILY. ANDREW OAKS. , N Andrew Oaks of Wauconda, 111., died May 14, 1905,- at the home of his daugh­ ter, MTB. M. C. Smith. In a family of ten children be was the youngest and last surviving one. He was born in Stamford, Bennington county, Vermont, on the 24th day of October, 1820, thus being aged 84 years, 6 months and 20 days. As a helpmate on "life's journey Mr. Oaks chose Miss Phoebe Myers, their wedding occurring upon the 11th dav of March, 1843, at Pownal, Vt., her native place. Unto them were bcrn four children, Oscar W., (deceased), and and three daughters, LouiseS., ClaraL , and Libbie C. He had nine grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren, all of whom sur­ vive him, except three grandchildren. Our subject obtained.hift .education in the old subscription schools of Vermont, and remained at home until he had at­ tained his majority. He had no capital with which to begin life, but was indus­ trious and not afraid of work, and re­ solved to embrace every opportunity which would better his condition and make his life a success. This resolution he has never deviated from, and in con­ sequence his past has no record of wast­ ed time or advantage. Few men in tjbe county are more widely and more favor­ ably known, yet he never sought notor­ iety. His upright life and kindly, gen­ ial manner, have won him hosts of friends, and all with whom social or business relations have brought him in contact esteem him for his sterling worth. He had been in failing health for nearly a year, but broke down very, rapidly just one week previous to his death. Fijneral services were held in the .Wauconda M. E. church, Rev. A. Roberts of the McHenry Universalist church, who preached a very appropri­ ate sermon, conducting the services, as­ sisted by Rev. W. A. Cross of Wauconda. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped from The rialndealer., of May 26, 18«0. The water in the Fox river is lower at the present time than it has been for a number of years. If we do not get rain soon the fish will be obliged to take to the lakes to avoid dry land. We have received a sample of butter, made at the new butter factory of James Overton, near SOlon, and find it fully equal if not superior to any butter,' we ever tasted, Which proves that as a but­ ter maker Mr. Overton is certainly a success. We are informed that last week lie was making about forty pounds a day, and intends this week to eoiii- tneuce making cheese. Mathias Freund, 1st, who resided near Johnsburgh, died suddenly on Thursday last. It appears that he received a se­ vere fall some time last winter, but his friends supposed he had fully recovered from its effects., Bnt it appears that the warm weatber and oyer work brought on inflammation of the brain, which caused his death. He was sick only a tew days. He was one of our leading Germans, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Died, in McHenry, 111., on May 9, 1880, Mrs. Sally Granger, aged 82 years. Tbe deceased was* born in Westfield, Mass,, January, 1798. Moved with her parents to Central New York in 1800. Lived tliere until 1849, during which time she married, became the mother of a large family, and after becoming wid­ owed moved with her children to Lake county, 111. From there she moved to McHenry in 1877. She departed this life full of hope for a peaceful future. Chas. Kuhnert and daughter of Johns- burgh narrowly escaped a fatal accident on Saturday evening last. While com­ ing into town and near the residence of Dr. Brown, something broke, letting the tongue of the wagon drop down, and the horses starting suddenly, the tongue ituck into the ground, throwing Mr. Kuhnert and his dauhgter, Minnie, and a Mr. Kleifgen, who was riding with them, violently to the ground. Mr. Kuhnert struck on his head and Miss Minnie on her face, brnising them both quite badly, but fortunately breaking no bones. Kleifgen escaped with a lame shoulder. It was fortunate that no one killed. , - COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS KICKED UP ABOUT TOWH DURING THE WEEK. Will Take Place at the Central Opera House. Notice. Owing to the damage dond to the gar­ den and grounds of the Universalist parsonage and church, the trustees are compelled to gi*e notice that hereafter no teams will be allowed on the church grounds, or in the sheds, except those used by people attending services at the church. Teams left on the grounds in violation of this notice will be removed at the expense of their owners. BY ORDEK OF THE TRUSTEES.'. McHenry, May 19th, 1905. The fEleventh Annual Commencement exercises of the McHenry high school will take place at the Central opera house in this village on Thursday even ing next, June 1. There are only two pupils in the class of 1905 to complete the course, but, nevertheless, the pro gram which has been carefully prepared will be an exceptionally good one. The program as it will be presented next Thursday evening is as follows: PROGRAM. I ii vocation Rev. J. M. Cormack. Instrumental Duet "The Lion Ohaso" Rolling Misses May Irene McOmber, Alaywe Lanipliere Grander. Our President James Newell Colby Quartet "Merry June" , f' . .Chas. Vincent The Rise and Declim >1 t l ie Russian Em­ pire? jyUam Nixon Thomas Violin Solo -- "Life Let UsOheri>li Henry Farmer Edwin Evanson; Ltfulsti^hrlstine Evan- son. accompanist. Junior Address May Irene McOmber Vocal Duet "Carmenia" H. Lane Wilson Misses Harriet Irene Lamphere, Aue Adelaide liallaher. Address and Presentation of Diplomas -- v . . . ' Dr. John W.Cook DID NOT STOP THE PAPER Horace Greeley's K*perience With a Sub­ scriber Is Juiit As True Today. Au acquaintance met Horace Greeley one day, says Success Magazine, and said: "Mr. Greeley, I've stopped your "paper." •'Have you?" said the editor. "Well, that's too bad." And he went on his way. The next morning Mr. Greeley met his subscriber again, and said: "I thought you stopped the Tribune." "So I did." "There must be some mistake," said Mr. Greeley, "for I just came from the office and the presses were running, the clerks as bnsy as ever, the compoaitore were hard at 'work, and the business was going on tbe same as yesterday and the day before." "Oh," ejaculated the subscriber, MI didn't mean that I had stopped the paper ; I stopped only my copy of it, be­ cause I didn't like the editorials." "Pshaw! ' retorted Mr. Greeley. "It wasnt worth taking up my time to tell me such a trifle as that. MY dear sir, if "you expect to control the utterance of the Tribune by the purchase of one copy per day, or if you think to find any newspaper or magazine worth reading that will never express convic­ tions at right^angles to your own, you wre doomed to disappointment." Attention, Comrades! Thfe members of G. A. R. post No. 643 are urgently requested to meet at the Universalist church in this village on Snnday morning next at 10:80 o'clock to attend the memorial sermon in a TODY. H. C. MEAD, Com. Universalis! Church. Rev. Arthur Roberts, pastor. Regu­ lar services next Sunday. Morning sub­ ject, Memorial day sermon: "God Com­ manded Thy Strength." Sunday school at 11:45. Everybody cordially invited. 0im't forget the "want ad"oolumal What People are Doing in Our Busy Littl* City--New* as Seen by The Plalndealetr Representatives. Butter Market. The official price of butter was repor­ ted 21 cents firm on the Elgin board, a, drop of one cent. One lot of thirty'froe tubs was Bold"at that price. / Wedding bells will soon' ring in Mc­ Henry. . Baseball Sunday, McHenry vs. Genoa' junction. . " Wedding invitations neatly printed at this office. Removal sale, just one week mora, Osmun Bros. Communion pictures on specially de­ signed cards at Hille's photo studio. Aiany residences and business places" about town are being refreshed by new paint. Get baby 's picture taken. New style card with inscription. Hille photo studio. High class vaudeville at Central op­ era house Sunday evening. May 28. 10, 20 and 30 cents. "• Old time dance at Stoffel's hall to-mor­ row (Friday) evening. Music by Chria Hapke's orchestra. For the best fence--the Page fence-- call on H. L. Brooks, Wauconda, 111., or C. T. Eldredge, West McHenry, I1L The opening dance at Geo. Nell's pa­ vilion last night was quite well attended and every one present fully enjoyed th* event. I have accommodations for pasturing stock. Good water. For further itt* formation apply to J. B. Wheeler, Wall McHenry. Royce and Waynne the wonderfiSp character comedians. Don't miss them Sunday evening, May 28, 1905, Central opera bouse. Mr. and Mr. Mat freund are nofr nicely settled in the rooms over tbBp blacksmith shop on Pearl street, having moved into them Tuesday. The biggest and best line of fruita» candies, tobacco and cigars in town at the west side fruit store. Gus Ciancl- olo, Miller block, West McHenry. For rent--Nice living rooms over my store building on Main street, West Mo» Henry. Soft water upstairs. For full* ther information inquiry . of Fred Schnorr. A bay mare, blind in one eye, weight between 800 and 900 pounds, came to my place on the loth of May. Owner call have same by calling on F. E. .Martin, West McHenry. The German Catholic Order of For­ resters of McHenry held a banquet at J. J. Buch's hall last night. A very large crowd was out and a gay time was had by all. John Pint will soon begin the erectio® of a handsome new residence on the lot* he recently purchased from Mrs. Frank.. Winkles on the corner of Maple avenue and Pearl street. A 'bus load of Masons drove'to Nunda last Saturday evening, where they were the guests of the local camp of that place. The McHenryites report as hav­ ing been royally entertained. I am in the market for wool and will pay the highest market prices alwaysi If you have wool to dispose of it will pay you to consult me. C. S. Howard. ,,44:tf A number of local Nimrods were up the river last Sunday on a fishing expe­ dition, and while out "Will," with the aid of the bunch, succeeded in landing a 25-pound carp. For further informa­ tion ask Will. The E. C. Wilson company very cap­ ably presented the old and ever popular drama, "East Lynne," to a crowded! house at the Central Sunday evening. The company is composed of the beet artists to be found on any stage. Preaching services at the Methodist Episcopal church at 10:30 a. m., Sunday. Topic, "What Is Man? Answered by Evolutiou and Revelation." Evening preaching and Epworth League servic­ es at 7:80 p. m. Sunday school at 11:45 a. m. The most wonderful cure for piles ie ManZan, put up in collapsible tubes with nozzle attached. It reaches the spot, stops pain instantly, and cures all kinds of blind, bleeding, itching or pro> truding piles. Sold by N. H. Petesch, McHenry. Miss Florence Howe closed a very suc­ cessful term of school in the Harsh dis­ trict last Monday. Miss Howe has al­ ready been engaged to teach in the Sher- man district next year. She is a very earnest worker, and will without doubt keep the Sherman school in its present good condition. The members of tbe High School Track Team wish through these columns to thank the business men and all indi­ viduals who so generously contributed to the fund raised for the purchase of track apparatus. They heartily appre­ ciate the interest shown, and will en* deavor to show that their support is not ill-spent. Caroline Ldckhart, formerly of Phila­ delphia and Boston, now of Cody, Wy« oming. where Qhe has resumed the life of a cow-boy, to which she was uativef* has contributed to Lippincott's Maga# zine for June a story of Mormon life o% the Canadian border which shows u$ some of (he humor and pathos of •eot in an unoomuKm deg*ifc