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pf , ^ ** .3F<. " -*'••*- » •'.' r' 'rl. jf's- • - l"':- v . -#i **/• * Uflft N » „ IV- jg *. VOLUME XX\IIh McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1907. OF k flRSONAL NATURE WHOM 5 WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. -AND •tHenrf Kntertalns a t*ars« Company of ; VlNitora During the W««k--Whom W« Entertain. • ' John Schnenneutann of Chicago was ,X.p Monday visitor here. .N: V :"i(i Geo. R. Gilbert was a business viait- in Chicago Tuegday. ~ • Jim Colby of Plainville, Kan., visited % . At R Sherburne's recently. ; f: ' John R. Hunter spent a few daysthia - Week with Chicago friends. V E. C. Joslyc was over from the coun- seat the first of the week. «i; II. e'. Price spent last Wednesday at ||lgin, Huntley and Marengo. : Mrs. Susie Smith was the gnest -of Woodstock friends last week. D. Roasvisited Chicago friends from Saturday until Tuesday TROUNCE, WAUKEGAN TEAM' McHeary Blues Hare Kasy Time D«fc*l- . lac the All Star* Aggregation. The much talked of game between the Wankegan A11 Stan and the Mc Henry Blues was pulled off at the pre- Labor day picnic held at Lily Lake park last Snnday afternoon. The fact that the Waukegauites had met and defeat­ ed a few country team* around this vicinity ied quite a nnmlwr of t;he local baseball fanR ro believe that the Wire- makera were in a class by themselves, and naturally it was expected that the Blues worald be handed a most juicy lemon." The Wankegan teatii arrived at the Jake long before the locals pat in ><n appearance, thus giving them ample opportunity to do their boasting, which they indulged in quite freely The Blties entered the grounds with the expectation that they were really to meet a baseball team, bnt the game DR. FEGERT 8WHS TRIP IN COMPANY WITH d. SCHMITZ HE TOURS SWITZERLAND. Letter Written Especially for The Vlulu dealer by Meiism. Schinits anal Krgorx Who Make Swl»« Trip Together. Mrs. Frank Thompson Chieuo boe „ 8hort \h,tnc, ffesaenger Saturday morning. A. K. Nordquist of Fon du Lao, Wis,, iijpent Sunday with home folks. Ed Brahan of Elgin was the gnest of Uflatives and friends here Sunday. ' Peter Leickem was the guest of Chi­ cago relatives the first of the week. Ben Schoewer of Chicago spent Sun- dity and Monday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Linns Newman were guests of Chicaco relatives Moudaj'. Mrs. Sfcacia Knox of Elgin spent Sun­ day and Monday with relatives here. Frank .Wakefield of Chicago spent Snnday at the home of Simon Stoffel. Robt. Frieby of Chicago spent the firft of the week with his parents here. Ben Fishier of Elgin was the guest of Mr Henry relatives Sunday and Monday. Phil Quigley of Chicago was the guest of McHenry relatives Sunday and Mon­ day. John Thelen of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday nfcith relatives and friends here. R. Chnrchill and,family of Grayslake visited at R. Sherburne's one day this week. Miss Vera Fitzsimmons of Chicago visited relatives here the first of the "ifee'k. • Miss Thomas of Grayslake was a fifiitor at R. Sherburne's one day this Wek. Geo. Frennd Went to Chicago Satur­ day to spend Sunday and Monday with friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Schreiner of $lgin they were fn!ly convinced that their "dreams" were all in vain. The Lake county seat boys' only score came thru a fluke home rnn and the real score should have been a abut out, but thrn the generosity of the home players the score was kindly donated to the losers. Previous to the game it had been decided by the captains of the two teams that a "lost ball" should count for two bases only, the tall grass and corn field in the onit field making snch a rule a necessity. Dnring the fifth in­ ning one of the visitors was fortnnate enough to send a long fly into the corn field, which, under ordinary circum­ stances, would have gone for not more than two bases, bnt the ball was lost to the fieider just long enough to allow the base runner to make the circnit. The circumstance resulted in a heart to heart talk, in which several members of the two teams took an active part, but the umpire decided that the score should connt, and the game went on. The locals hit the three visiting pitch ere with regularity and when the smoke of battle had cleared the field it was fonnd that the Blues had scored thir­ teen times, while the All Stars felt eon- tent with one run. Bending was on the firing line for ̂ the Blues and proved a Chinese puzzle for the would-be stars. His support, also, was highly satisfactory. • Revival of a Famous Play. Manager Fred G. Conrad will pre were guests of relatives here the first of sent his especially organized "Two the week* Orphans" company in the authorized Fred Eldredge -of Chicago Heights and only Kate Claxton version of the , spent Snnday andMonday with his fa­ ttier here. Fred Niemeyer and son. Fred, of Chi­ cago were the guests of W. F. Holtz Labor day. Cbas. G. Bues of Chicagfc spent Sun day and Monday at the home of his mother here. F. E. Taggart of Chicago was a guest at the home of Simon Stoffel Snnday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Antholz of Glen Ellyn were guests of relatives here the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Engeln and daughter, Dorothy, spent Snnday at Lily Lake cottage. Miss Harriet M. Hertz has been the play at the Central theater, Snnday, Sept. 23. Advance reports indicate it is one of the most notable productions of the season. Most people go to the theater to have their emotions stirred and snch a diversion was never Better obtained than at a performance of the "Two Orphans," which has more strong situations and more memorable charac­ ters than a dozen ordinary dramas. Tho it has been the sensational snccess of years, the "Two Orphans" still re­ mains with a few other great one*, un­ excelled in the field of dramatic art. Its romance, its genuine and powerfnl melodrama element, its beautiful scenes and sentiments, its countless ingenui­ ties never fail to hold its audience from guest of Miss Ethel Lorimer at Pistakee the beginning to the end, This praise Bay for two weeks. I is true only of the authorized Kate Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago speflt Sun- Claxton version and it was for this rea- day and Monday at the home of bis son that Manager Conrad took care to brother, Dr. D. G., here. I secure the great actresses' own play, Mrs. H.B. Dowe of Ingleside spent knowing well that the brilliancy, the first of the week with her mother, strength and spontaneous action of Mrs. Bernard Bass, here. original authorship cannot be duplicat Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mead and dangh- ed in a garbled adaptation. The care- tor of Woodstock are spending the week ful production offered by Mr. Conrad with McHenry relatives. required and includes special scenery Mr. and Mrs, E. L. Wagner of Chica-land calls for the excellent company go spent Monday at the home of Mr. 1 which he has assembled. Such details and Mrs. Carl W. Stenger. | of this revival of the famous play as Misses Gertrude and Lizzie Zens of I the costumes and W^sic haVe been prop- Waukegan spent Sunday and Monday erly attended to and a good example of at the home of J. W. Bonslett. what entertainment the art of the dra- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rothermel and I ma offers when most worthy should be children of Chicago were guests of rel-1 the result ativeB here the first of thq week. Miss Dora Stoffel returned to Chica- Central Opera House, ,, , s e. . , I Managers Gilbert are to be congratn-go Monday evening, after a couple of . . . , . . , , B , • . . . . . . . . . I l a t e d o n h a v i n g b o o k e d t h e b i g m u s i c a l opera success, "Toyland," which is to months' visit at her home here Miss Katie Schreiner of Chicago has been the gnest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schreiner, dnring the past week. Emil Kocher and H. McWilliams of Elgin went to Fox Lake in their canoes the first of the week for a few days' fishing. • Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colby of Wood­ stock are guests at the home of the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Spur- ling,. this week. Walter Geake, Lewis Miller, Floyd Thompson and Clarence Whiting of Woodstock are spending the week at their homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bacon and daugh­ ter of Chicago were guests of Mrs. Ba­ con's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J by, Sunday and Monday. be played here Sunday evening. This is the original production in its entirity, with a big Chicago caste, elaborate cos tnmes, pretty girls and catchy mnsic, and is looked forward to as the big sur­ prise of the year to play goers of onr city. The play is a two-act musical operetta from the pen of that peer of writers, Sam Morris. The scenes are laid in the German town of Nuremberg, whpre there lived a toy maker, Fritz Heine, whose whole ambition was wrapped up in making a doll come to life in order that he might marry her to his offspring. Fritz Heine, Jr. Dance at Kell'tt I'avillon. Everyone is most cordially invited to B. Fris-1 attend a social dance to take place at Nell's pavilion, Columbia park, near Miss Lucie Carey returned to Elgin I Johnabnrgbi Wednesday evening, Sept. Monday afternoon to resnme her duties H1-' Floor committee: Johnsbnrgh, at the watch factory, after spending the summer at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Riley and family, Mrs. Carr and Mr. and Mrs. J. Clifford are spending a two weeks' outing at the Riley cottage on Lily Lake. Misses Irene Carr and Laura Riley returned to their Chicago homes Sunday evening after a day's outing at Lily Lake Point, and W. F. Riley took the Monday morning train cityward. Will Schmitt; McHenry, Will Heimer, Jos. Schoewer; Ringwood, Peter Freund; Spring Grove, Jos. Miller; Pist&kee Bay, Nick Pitzen; Lily Lake, John Wagner; Oris wold Lake. Martin Weber; Round Lake, Martin Thelen; Yolo, Nick Wsingart. Chris Ilapke's orchestra will furnish the music for the occasion. Refreshments on the grounds. Tickets, 50 cents. A full line (Continued from last week ) We had planned to stay in Interlaken only long enough to obtain a lunch, and then go up on the mountains and spend three days among the clouds on the Juugfran, Monk, Eiger and other huge mountains of this region. How­ ever, the pleadings of the mother of the young lady to have the doctor remain with them for a few days, the doctor's personal Interest in the case and the cordial spirit displayed by the different in*mh*»rH of the parry, all prevailed t » the extvut that we gave np our plans and remained in Interlaken.. We did not arrive at this conclusion without some regrets, as we bad looked forward to those three days with considerable pleasure, believing they would prove the most interesting of the entire trip. Bnt we could do nothing else conscien­ tiously. and we were rewarded by be­ coming acquainted with as pleasant a party <>f people as one wOnld care to meet. 8 The doctor's first duty on onr arrival at Interlaken was to proenre an ambu­ lance to transport the yonng lady to the hotel. Instead of an ambulance he was furnished with a stretcher on wheels, which he declared afterwards was the best vehicle for the transportation of the sick and injured that be bad ever seen. It was a simple two-wheeled af­ fair, rubber tired, and supported at each end so that it could tip but slight ly backward and forward. The stretch­ er was suspended from the corner of a frame by fonr coiled springs, swinging freely without the least jar to the oc­ cupant, even over rough roads. It was so light that it could easily be lifted over an obstruction and even carried some distance if necessary. A canvas cover offered protection from the sun and rain. In conversation with an Englishman on my return to Hamburg be informed me that the saute thing in use by the police in London. Every town cannot afford an ambulance, but this inexpensive vehicle is within the reach of every village, and in a place the size of McHenry, where accidents often occur, there wonld be no limit to its usefulness. By the time we had onr long delayed lnnch the afternoon was well advancer! so we remained quietly at the hotel In the evening, black, ominons clouds gathered and rolled along the mountain sides and soon a terrific storm broke loose. A. storm in the mountains is Aomethiirif tremendous in its grand dis play of tn'e powers of the heavens. The lightning from the low hanging clonds seems doubly vivid and the crashing of the thunder is intensified by the echo­ ing and re-echoing of the sound among the mountains. We ought to have been np there in the clonds It wonld have been an experience which we wonld never have forgotten. The next day was Sunday and we Spent thp day quietly, oonfining our­ selves to strolling aronnd the town, the more ambitious climbing a beautiful wooded hill overlooking the region. In the evening we listened to a good inn sical concert. The city of Interlaken divides with Lnzerne the honor of being the greatest tourist center of Switzer- lsnd. From this point foot tours, car riage and railway excursions can be taken which afford the grandest views of the mighty Alps. The city itself is almost entirely enclosed by monntains, and thru a gap is disclosed a view of the famous Jungfrau covered with huge masses of snow. Whether seen under the bright glare of a noonday snn or by the mellower light of the moon, it leaves an impression that remains more vivid than probably any other scene of the Alps. The next morning the entire pgjrty started np the mrnntains. Unfortunate­ ly it was a gloomy day with a good prospect for rain. The train circled around on the sides of the monntains, crossed a roaring mountain torrent and worked its laborious way between rocks on one side and yawning chasms on the other. ,Then came pasture land, with stern, weatherbeaten shepherds guard­ ing their flocks of sheep and goats, while away down in the valley a chnrch kept confident vigil over the group of cottages nestling under the protecting shelter of its tall spires. We were soon among the clonds, where a cold, miserable rain set. in. ~ It was so misty that sightseeing was con­ fined to a space of perhaps, a hundred yards in f very direction. The higher we rode the colder it.grew, so that we were all glad when we arrived at Scheidegg, Where we were to have dinner. In spite of the weather everybody was in excellent spirits. While wait­ ing for the dinner gong at the hotel one of the ladies sat down to the piano and soon we were joining in the grand words of onr national song, "America." Grand are the words and sweet the melody, bnt It must be heard thousands, of miles away from home in a strange land to appreciate fully what it really means "Dixie," "The Star Spangled Banner," "My Old Kentucky Home," "Marching Thru Georgia," all followed NUMBER ii in impartial succession, for we came c^pi|ool booksat Petesch's fr^iu all ^arte o|. the opoTitry.. Jills. - • T"""T " z *' \ : •, i' j * ' -. V- same lively spirit pervaded at the din ner table, so that we were able for while to forget the dreary prospect out­ side After dinner we made ready for the ascent of the Eiger and the Jnngfran There had been some discussion abont the effect of the high altitude on the heart and lungs, and one anxions mem ber of the party took the doctor to one side, showed him a flask of Scotch whis ky and asked him if he did not think that it was a good thing to take under the circumstances. The; doctor soletn n ly prescribed it as being the best possi ble preventive for mountain ills, and the relieved member promptly offered him a pull at the flask. This is all the doctor told me about it so l really can not tell any more. V We were now np among the snow drifts Wh«rethe sun could shine ef­ fectively the grass aud flowers flourished in abundance, l>ut in the hollows and ravine« hr»«;e masses of snow lay in» bedded, from which rivulets of water descended, to plnnge down the rocks and join some torrent in its mail rush to the level country. The flowers were marvelous in their variety and number, all kinds and colors from the pure white to the brilliant red. The rain ceased for a time and suddenly the sun came out brilliantly, just as we were opposite the Eiger glacier, and the enormous mass of snow aud ice lay directly before us. Shortly afterward we entered the long three and oue-half mile tunuel, which is built just iuside the crust of the inouutHias. At this altitude it is iiujiossible to construct a line in any other luauner. ou account of the snow and ice. We finally arrived at the high est station, "The Eisneer," which is 10,345 feet above the sea level and something more ih in 8,000 feet below the summit of the Jungfrau. Here openings had been made in the crust of the monntain side so that we could see the sea of ice. Several of ns climbed out on the snow to have a snowball fight. It was the first of July and we wanted,to be able to tell future gener­ ations of that memorable day on the Alps, Anno Domini 1907. We were all fully sensible of the great solemnity of the occasion. Slowly aud impressively each of jis* gathered up a handful of snow. I then smited one of my com­ panions on the back of the toga and he in tnrn smoted me. After this cere­ mony was over^fce marched back into the mountain again, and the rain, which had ceased in sheer amazement at the sight, came to earth once more. The doctor, when he heard of it, tried to bribe me to say that he also participated in the ceremony, but truth compels me to say, here and now, that he was in the restaurant all the time, trying to keep warm. It was, however, too chilly for com­ fort, and we soon smarted on our return trip, arriving in luterlaken in time for the evtmiug meal. On the following day we rode with the party as far as Bern, and, after exchanging cards and writing :inore or less clever things in many autograph albums, we said good bye. 1 am glad to be able to say that the young lady who had been so ill ap­ peared to be entirely recovered. The doctor had been much interested in the case and his patient bad acted very bravely during the critical stage of her illness, and appeared, moreover, to be •a young woman of exceptionally fine character. No doubt the knowledge that the doctor had refused all com pen sation for his trouble increased the es­ teem of the members of the party and added to the heartiness of the final farewells. Of course we had sacrificed sonyie time and had certainly missed see ing some of the best scenery of the Alps bnt the doctor aud I tboroly agreed that the pleasure we had enjoyed in their company was ample recompense for it all. We left B>ern for Lansanne to spend the reniaiuder of onr time along Lake Geneva in French Switzerland. This region is a winter resort, and, on ac­ count of the heat, is avoided in summer by tourists from other parts of Europe. However, the day we spent in Lausanne was cold and rainy, and onr o' rcoats felt quite comfortable. The weather had a sort of depressing effect and we wandered around rather aimlessly. There is a park overlooking the lake, from which a splendid view can be ob­ tained. We went up aud viewed for awhile, but ii was all no nse. As the doctor sagely put it, "Yon cannot get up much enthnsiasm on cold feet." So we came down again- Nothing bnt French is heard on the streets and in the stores and restaurants,---in fact, the people in tnis section of Switzerland are French, jnst as the people in the north and central portions are Germans and those in the southeast are Italians. And yet the different cantons are welded together into a goveruient which could hardly be stronger if all were of one nationality. We were delighted with Montreux and Vevey. Beautifully situated at one end of Lake Gfueva ami sheltered by the mountains, they attract thousands of tourists during the winter season, and even in snmmer there are, many visitors, chiefly Americans. Some of *the hotels are palaces in size and mag­ nificence. The mountains are not so rongh looking as those farther north, bnt are more in keeping with the qntet EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND A Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Condensed Form For Conf«n- leuce of Busy People. S. R. Christopherson of Chicago has opened a dancing school at Wauconda. The H#x-ht Bros ' foundry at Wood­ stock re-opened September 1 under the direct control of the Oliver company, after a sljut down of two weeks. ' (George Robinson, night operator at Crystal Lake, was arrested Wednesday of last week, charged with tampering with baggage: Be was token to Chicn- go. It is a well known fact that persons living in the pine forests do not suffer from kidney diseases. One dose of Pineules at night usually relieves back ache. 30 days' treatment $1 00. Your money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by N. H. Petesoh.ifi^uggist. / Attorney V. S. Lumley of Woodstock expects to devote some of his time this fall and winter to auctioneering. The attorney has already had considerable experience in crying sales and his ser­ vices will uo doubt be in demand when the farmers begin to get busy with sales. Don't worry about your kidneys when you can obtain 80 days' treat ment of Pineules for $1.00. These little globules bring relief in the first dose. Backache, Lumbago and Rheumatism yield quickly. If not satisfied your money refunded. This is a fair offer ou can't lose Sold by N. H. Petesch, druggist. Elgin Courier: If y«inr corn is grow­ ing in the field-or garden better take it into the barn. Dr. Todd allows until Sep­ tember 1? for this. On that date, he says, this vicinity will experience such a frost as will be no gnesswork, and it will be a three-night stand. As corn is somewhat late on account of the back­ ward spring, a lot of it will be caught, if his predictions prove true. Pain anywhere, pain in the head, painful periods, Neuralgia, toothafche, all pains can be promptly stopped by a thoroughly safe little Pink Candy Tab­ let, known by Druggists everywhere as Dr. Shoop's Iieadadhe Tablets. Pain simply means congestion--undue blood pressure at the point where pain exists. Dr. Shoop's Headache Tablets quickly equalize this unnatural blood pressure aud paiu immediately departs. Write Dr. Shoop, Racine^Vis., and get a free trial package. Large box 35 cents. Sold by N. H. Petesch. Harvard Independent: Attorney John Casey, the well known Woodstock attorney, has announced his candidacy for state senator, to succeed Speaker Shurtleff, who is a candidate for gover­ nor. Mr. Casey is the second man to enter the race, Supervisor L. E. Mentch of Cary having announced his candidacy several weeks ago. Mr. Casey is widely known thruout this locality and his ability and fitness for the office he is seeking cannot be questioned. The indications now are that he will have a strong backing for the office and that the fight between Mr. Mentch and him­ self will be a warm one. Stomach troubles. Heart aud Kidney ailments ean be quickly corrected with a prescription known to drnggists every where as Dr Shoop's Restorative. The prompt and surprising relief which this remedy immediately brings is entirely due to its Restorative action upon the controlling nerves of the Stomach, etc. A weak Stomach, causing dyspepsia; a weak Heart, causing palpitation or intermittent pulse, always mean yreak Stomach nerves or weak Heart nerVes. Strengthen these inside or controlling nerves with Dr. Shoop's Restorative and see bow quickly these ailments dis­ appear. Dr. Shoop of Racine, Wis., will mail samples free. Write for them. A test will tell. Your health is certain­ ly worth this simple trial. Sold by N. H. Petesch. Nunda Herald: Lightningcansed an immense conflagration on the Richard Steele farm eastof Nunda Monday night, the fire completely destroying the big barn and contents and all the other buildings on the farm except the house and the hog pen. It was only by the greatest effort, assisted by a heavy downponr of rain, that the house was saved. Three times the roof caught fire, bnt was each time extinguished. In the fight to save property Richard John­ stone, one of the old employes on the place and a nephew of Mr. Steele, was badly burned about the face and shoul­ ders by a falling timber. He was given prompt medical attention, and his in­ juries are not likely to prove danger­ ous. Be wab making a fntile attempt to rescue the fourth horse from the barn when a burning timber fell on him knocking him to the floor and almost stunning him. The way to the door was nearly blocked by fire, but be man­ aged to make his way thru the blaze to safety. His head and face were severe­ ly scorched. HENRY C. COLBY DEAD. Former McHenry Resident Passes A war •t Plainville, Kan., Aug. 84. F. The following obitnary is taken from the Plainville (Kan:) Times: H. C. Colby died at his residence in Plainville, Kan., Saturday morning, Ang. 34, at 4:15. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home. Rev. Helmick conducted a short service and read the 23rd psalm, the deceased's favorite psalm. A quartet choir com­ posed of Misses Htdmick and Clio Tra­ vis and Messrs. J. H. Bark holder and Jj, C. Dorr, with Miss Park as organist, furnished music. The remains were interred in the Plainville cemetery. W. T. Case, W. H. Bartlett, J, Sand herg, C. A. Sid well, C. N. Burroughs and F. Dametz acted as pull bearers. Henry C. Colby was born in McHenry, McHenry county, III , Sept. 6. 1845. His boyhood days were spent on his fathers farm, but in early youth he entered his brother's store and during the greater part of his life has been an active business man. In 1897 he moved to Columbus Junc­ tion, la., and in 1900 came to Kansas, where he has since resided. He was married to Miss Flora Harris at Greenwood. 111., Sept. 6, 1870. To this union six children were born, all of whom are living in Plainville except Mrs. Agnes Kerns of Reamsville, Kan. For twenty years Mr. Colby was en­ gaged in the mercantile business in McHenry. Then owing to ill health he was obliged to discontinue. In 188.5 he took a trip to western Kansas. After inspecting Millbrook and various other towns he decided that Hoxie at that time presented the best inducements and opened up a store there. C. H. Beers, whom he had educated in the business, was taken in partnership and successfully conducted the business In 1886 Mr. Beers purchased Mr. Col­ by's interest In 1900, deciding to locate in western Kansas, Mr. Colby chose Plainville and established the large mercantile estab lishment of Colby Bros. & Vallow at this point. For the last ten or fifteen years he has had large fiuancial interests in a sugar factory in old Mexico and frequently made trips to that section to look after the same. Twenty years ago he was compelled to quit business in Illinois owing to stomach trouble, which is thought was precursor to his late ailment. Last winter he had a severe attack of gall tronble. Last April he had an attack of kidney trouble and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital iu Kansas City, where an operation was performed. In the latter part of Juue he returned to his home. He greatly improved in health until Wednesday week, when he had an attack of kidney tronble. He was ont on the street again and thought to be gettiug better when he was again taken down. Fridnjy evening it was realized that he cotild not live nntil morning. His snfferings were intense until midnight when the paiu suddenly ceased. He was very weak and could not talk distinctly, but was perfectly conscious. He repeated his request that the funeral be a simple one. At one time he mentioned the name of his brother, Frank, who died twenty, five years ago, as if he had a suddeu glimpse of the other world. At 4:1G he passed away. Some ten years ago Mr. Colby con­ fessed faith in his Savior and was bap­ tised, bnt had never nnited formally with any chnrch. His life had been au upright and noble one and in every community in which he bad lived his influence has been a power for good and righteousness. As a friend and neiffhbor he was ideal, a fond parent and loving hus­ band. Many will be the remembrances of his kindly words and deeds. He be­ lieved in a Sunshine life and had a kind­ ly word and smile for everyone. Be was a self made man and while pre­ eminently successful in business affairs it was the result of hi^ own effort. In accordance with his request and the beautiful simplicity of his life the funeral was a quiet one. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK. What People are Doing In Oar Many IJttl* City--Mews as S«en by The *»'ftttii>||| Representatives. Batter Market. ® The price of butter was raised one- half eent on the Elgin board of trade, the price for the week being 26 eentsc Prof, and Mrs. E. C: Fisher of dee are the happy parents of a baby-' girl. • . • . A number of onr people witnessed motor boat races at Fox Lake last Snn­ day and Monday. Chris Hapke and family are again residents of Libertyville, having moved to that city la«t week. , All the hotels in McHenry, along tho river and at the Bay were crowded their utmost capacity Snnday and Moft- v day. Mr. and Mrs. H. Chubaroff are now occupying the Ostrander building cently vacated by J. B. Wheeler and family. ^ -- " Seventy three couples attended the dance at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening. One of the most p^iwint gatherings of the season. Heimer Bros, have recently added greatly to the appearance of their place of business on the West Side by the ad­ dition of new cement walks. The dance at Stephen H. Smith's hslt in Johnsburgh last Monday evening was very well attended and a most enjoy­ able time was had by all present. Labor day passed off very quietly Jp - McHenry. Most of the business houses in town closed at noon and remained^ closed for the remainder of the day. Sunday marked the beginning of the fall hunting season, and a number of ducks are reported to have already been victims of the more eager sportsmen's guns. ... ' ; v "Paddle your own canoe," to a oMB- " mon expression, and is one of the eotfg hits with "Toyland," coming for one engagement at the Central, Sunday evening, September 8. ' - *• " ( - : Every song with "Toyiatel" is - Why? Because they are new and orig­ inal, and will be heard for the first tiwi on the local stage on next Sunday even­ ing, September H. " " "j A new cement walk is being laid on the south side of Pearl street from the " corner of Maple avenue to Green street. The work when completed will make that thorofare one of the most attrac­ tive in town. A * . The old warehouse which stands jn«t north of the Peter B. Freund building is being razed to the gronnd this week. \ The building is an old landmark, but ila removal from the street will mean av­ oided improvement. One of the largest audiences of the season witnessed the production of "Ma's New Husband" at the Centra) opera house last Sunday evening. The play was on the comedy order, spersed with catchy songs. an nnusual number of Universalis! Church. Rev. A. Roberts, pastor. Take no­ tice that all regular services begin next Snnday, Sept. 8a Preaching at 141:80 m. and Sunday school at 11:45 a. hi It is very much desired to have many present,--all friends to theeaaseahould be. All cordially invited. tfVintinnaJ nn n«iw» four } Ounce Hi StolW'n. Yourself and friends are most cordial­ ly invited to attend a social dance to take place at Stoffel's hall Saturday evening, Sept. 7. Floor committee: West McHenry, Chester Goodman; Mc­ Henry, Joe Rothermel; Woodstock, Ray McGee; Nunda, David Powers; Ring- wood, Ray Dodge; Solon, Frank Ayl- ward; Wauconda, C. Martin. Metz- ger's Woodstock orchestra will be there with all the latest popular pieces. Tick­ ets, 50 cents. 11 ii Ion Temperance Service*. Union temperance services will be held in the Methodist church next Sun­ day evening, in the iuterests of local option. W. D. Conger, assistant secre­ tary of the Anti-Saloon league, will be present and give the address. If yon believe in local option, come and bear it explained, if you do not believe iu it, come and hear what you have to meet. % For Sale. Sealed bids will be received op to r p. m. Sept. 16, 1907, for all of that part of the village hall above the foundation. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. Per order Board of Trustees, j. The summer resort season came to a* practical close here last Monday even-- m ing, at which time a large number of . •' resorters returned to Chicago for th* X winter. A special train was made n|k at this station in the evening and Ion® before the leaving time had arrived the > J >, train was filled to its utmost. The ho-" - ^ tel keepers at the lakes are enjoying a vacation this week. ' ^ Vi*| , Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Hertz of 489 . - ijfp N.-Hoyne Ave , Chicago, have gone ta« ^ * 3^ Enrope to remain two months. Mr, " ^ Hertz has recently been knighted by the t J 1t , king of Denmark, iu recognition of hia :jl' services among the Danish Americans, > yM'i and also of his good citizenship. He ia at present internal revenue collector 1% Chicago, having been reappointed by ^ *>| V President Roosevelt. ' V g < (juite a little excitement was canse«l at the depot last Monday evening when the last section of the 6:17 train pulle»$ in. The jBxcitement was forthcoming 4 * * when Marshal Walsh boarded the train and nabbed a man alleged to have Im îi implicated in a robbery •committed at Lake Geneva the previous evening. Tha • / § suspect was taken back to the Lake tm , the 6:40 train the same evening. • *s " Jos. Rothermel has the distinction of > having caught the largest black basa that has been taken from the Fox in twenty years. The catch was made Monday afternoon just above the dam. The monster was a most beautiful speci­ men of the finny tribe, measuring twot, feet, one inch in length, and tipping the* scales at 6} pounds. A Miller weedles»>; hook was used by the lucky fisherman.' $ Notwithstanding the fact that the. "Toyland" company, which holds the boards at the Central next Sunday even- - -' ing, plays as a rule in cities onl$ where^Jf^ city prices prevail, the usual Central " ^ prices, 93, 35 and 50 cents, will prevail/' < £ The company is truly the largest that* . has or will ever visit McHenry. the cast! numbering twenty people. TLte ineaieC should be filled to its utmost capacity - at this production. The show conse* , ' here from Indiana and will hold forth'- -- ";a-, at Madison the evening following the, - 1 . ~ v- * ' ' ,•> , * ^ r a - .