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* Ur(« Com | W* Frank V. Oobb w« Monday. S J. W. Smith wil l last Friday. Miss Ethel Owen was an Elgin visitor at Friday. Martin Conway \ Sla*fc Thursday. ,y Miss M. Ray Kraus© spent Friday last in Chicago. Mrs. W, C, Evacson wan Friday. Ch&s. Block of Dundee sp< fwith relatives here mM John Spencer was ft bosinees visitor J,.in CMcw Monday, . K, Hunter was a business visitor in Chicago last Friday. C. W. Peters of Chicago passed Sun­ day at Pistakee Bay. Emit Lasch was lookiifg after his interests here Sunday. F. L. Carr of Wauconda was a visitor . in town last Saturday. L. F. Block was a business visitor in Chicago last Thursday • F. L McOmber had business in the windy city last Friday. N. A, Huemann attended to business in Chicago last Friday. W. H. Harrison was a Chicago pas­ senger Friday morning. Rev, A. Royer spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Chicago. John B. Frisby is doing jury duty at the county seat this week. A. S. Parks of Woodstock spent Sun­ day with his parents here. O. B. Gilbert spent Thursday and Friday last in the windy city. Geo. Hanly of Woodstock spent a recent day with relatives here. F. H. Herdrich of Chicago was a busi- visitor in town last Friday. Miss Frances Jones visited her folks at Hebron Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. A. C. Spurling and son. Frank, w#f*» •f!M«wrn virion* Iwt. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith were Chi­ cago visitors the first of the week. Grover Morris of Chicago was a guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Miss Alice B. Hereley spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Harvard. H. Zimmermann was the guest of his family in Chicago Saturday and Sunday. John and Miss Lizzie Weber boarded the Chicago train last Friday morning. H. H, Fay of Chicago spent Sunday with his mother Mid other relatives here. Mrs. Stacia Knox of Elgin spent Sat­ urday and Sunday with McHenry rela tives. T. L. Grot of Ottawa, 111., attended to business matters here a few days this week. Mrs. Wm. Carey was the guest of Spring Grove relatives a few dayB last week. Miss Katie Freund of Chicago is spending the week with Miss Rosa Hue- mann. E. H. Taylor of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, spent Sunday at the home of James B. Perry. George Stilling of Chicago passed Sat urday and Sunday with his parents at the Bay. Mrs. J. M. Preston of Chicago spent a few days last week with McHenry relatives. Mrs. L. F. Block and daughter spent several days last week with Algonquin relatives. Mrs. S. S. Torrance was in Chicago Monday selecting a new stock of milli nery goods. Hon. H. L. Herts and son, Lewis, of Chicago were at Pistakee Bay Saturday and Sunday. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents here. Will Howard, Clarence Whiting and Everett Sherman were over from Wood­ stock Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Pfeffer spent sev eral days last week with Chicago rela­ tives and friends. Mrs. C. L. Page spent a few days the latter part of last week with Chicago and Elgin friends. Miss Magtfe Aylward of Elgin spent several days last week with McHenry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bethke and chil dren spent a couple of days last wee* with Dundee relatives. Henry and Mathias Heimer, John Krause and Will Thurlwell, Jr., were windy city visitors Monday. Lawrence Smith of Boston, Mass., spent several days last week with bis brother, J. W., and wife here. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Chapel! and chil- *A dren of Chicago were guests of McHenry L relatives Saturday and Snnday. Dr and Mrs. A. Buettner and daughter, Lillian, of Chicago spent Son- day at their summer home here. Mrs. H. B. Do we of Iogleside was a guest at the home of her mother, Mn. Bernard Buss, the first of the week. Ed Walsh, who is now serving on the Chicago police force, is spending a ten days' furlough with relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson of Chicago are the guests of the letter s Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meyers, this Died, in Elgin on Thursday, November 21, 1907, Margaret Phalin Conway, aged 74 years. Margaret Phalin was born in the county of Kilkenny, Ireland, in the year 1833. In the year 1851 she entered the ient of marriage with Martin Conway. This union was blessed with eleven children, one of whom pre­ ceded the mother and father in death, there remaining three daughters and ven sons to mourn her departure. In the year 1868 they emigrated to oming direct to McHenry settling near her brother's estate just south of this village, Here they spent life as did the old settlers until Death claimed her husband, leaving her a widow spmo twenty -two years ago. A few years after his death she moved to Elgin, where she has since made her The departed one enjoyed good health in her old age until three years ago, when she was suddenly afflicted with paralysis, necessitating her to be cared for as a child. This her daughters did tenderly and affectionately year in and year out, never tiring in their ef­ forts' to comfort their mother. She re­ mained cheerfol with her family to the end. Mrs. Conway was one of those quiet, faithful mothers who bore those hard­ ships and privations that are the lot of the emigrant with the greatest forti­ tude, ever remaining the same, faithful to God, and her memory will ever abide as a benediction to her many friends In McHenry and elsewhere. The remains were taken to St. Mary's church in Elgin where the Rev. Father John McCann celebrated high mass for the repose of her soul, and speaking words of praise and consolation to the mourning family. The remains were brought to McHenry, where they were met by a large concourse of relatives and friends, who followed them to St. Patrick's church, and later to their last resting place in St. Patrick's cemetery, where she was laid to rest beside her husband, to ibt>i iu peace uuiil the gl*»u day of the resurrection. May her soul rest in peace. Rev. Paul Bonrke preformed the last sad rites. Flower pots at Masquelet's, East Side. QUARtER OF A CENTURY* Items Clipped from The PWadMlrr ot November W, 1888. HAPPEN INQ8 IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIE8. John Heimer came on ourstreeta with an unusually smiling countenance on Monday morning, and on inquiring the cause we learned it was a girl and that she weighed a plump eleven pounds. The first supw of the season in this vicinity made its appearance Saturday ni/ht, falling to a depth of about three inches. The mill pond is frozen over and we are expecting a snug winter. Mr. Schumacher, who resided with his daughter-in-law near the depot in this village, died on Saturday morning, Mid his remains were taken to Chicago on Monday for interment. Old age and general debility were the causes of his death. The steamer, Mary Griswold, loaded with cordwood, sunk in about six feet of water near the Cedar Island olnb house, Fox Lake, one day last week. They are now at work raising her and will probably have her afloat again in a day or two. We have not learned the cause of ber sinking. A. V. Confer of Mattoon, III., has leased the bakery in the Howe block and will immediately open the same as a bakery and confectionery store. Get your prescription filled with pare fresh drugs at Masquelet's, East Side. Woodmen, Spare That Tree! Shade and ornamental trees standing in the streets of an incorporated village are owned by the village for the nee of die inhabitants of the village, and it makes no difference if the owner of the adjacent lot did plant the tree, it being on land not owned by him ' he has no tight to cut or trim such trees without the consent of the village authorities If he does he is liable to prosecution. The law in this respect reads as follows: Sec­ tion 201, Criminal Code of Illinois. "Whoever willfully and maliciously cuts down, destroys or otherwise injures any shrub, vine or tree standing or grow­ ing upon the land of another, or upon any Btreet, road or public grounds ad­ joining such lands, for ornament or use, shall be confined in the connty jail not exceeding one year, or fined not exceeding $100, or both. An elegant new line of fancy lamps, all colors and sizes, at Besley's. A Pleasant Evening. Quite a number of the congregation and friends of the West McHenry M. E. church gathered at the pastor'a home on last Friday evening, bringing pack ages of such things as are good to have in the house at Thanksgiving time, The young folks played games while the older ones engaged in pleasant conver­ sation. Songs were sung and a fine luncheon was served. It was a Very enjoyable evenf. There will be an apron booth, fancy work booth and home made candy and bakery booth' at the Royal Neighbors of Boll People. Hunt & Helm of Harvard thirty-five men one day recently A "bazaar of nations' recently by the ladiee of the Harvard $800. A robber, who seemed to understand the lay of the land, entered the home of Charles Schroeder, east of Nunda, last Friday evening and got away with $165 in cash, which he took from a bureau drawer. McHenry county is full of sand. It is the fourth county in the state in the production of sand In l9<>6 the saud output of McHenry county was $68,880 Only threw counties in the state pro dnced more sand--Cook. Kane and LH Salle. These figures are from the re port of the state geographical survey just issued. The public school building at Genoa Junction was destroyed by fire on Mon day morning, Nov. 18, entailing a loss of about $10,000 with insurance of $?,- 000. The building was practically a new one, having been erected about five yean ago. The churches and opera house in that village are now being utilised for school purposes. An Irishman wanted to lake a home stead, and not knowing jnst how to go about it, sought information from a friend. "Mike," he said, "you've taken a homeetead and I thought maybe you coftld tell me the law conceruin' how to go about It." "Well, Deunis, I don't remember the exact wordin' uv the law, but I can give ye the mantn' nv it. The manin' uv it is this: The governmint iB willin' t' bet ye 160 acres of land agin $14 that ye can't live on it five years without starvin't' death." Beware of the check swindler. Cash no check for a stranger. This method of grafting has grown to tremendous proportions and it furnishes a most in viting and profits fU-M' becausc so many persons are disinclined to investi | gate when a smooth talking operator cons them np to believing that every­ thing is all right simply because he says it is. A doaen or more merchants of Davenport, la , were victimized last week for amounts ranging from $25 to $75 and the fellow may arrive here at any tine and seek to work the same scheme. That the old soldiers are going fast can be seen when it iB learned that the decrease in tbe number of pensions on the rolls at the end of the fiscal year 1907 was 18,600. This is the greatest decrease in tbe history of the pension bureau The totai number of pension­ ers on June 30 was 967,871, and the total value of the pension roll at that date was $140,850,880. This is the greater by $4,613,131 over the year pre­ vious and is accounted for by tbe higher rates of pensions provided for by the act of February, 1907, under which act there was enrolled on June 30 of the present year 116,239 pensioners. The total number of pensioners in the roll on account of the war with Spain was 24,077. Teddy bears at Maeqnelet's, East Side. Behind the Prison Bars at Joliet. "The illustrated lecture, "Behind the Bars at Joliet," was given to a large and intelligent audience at the opera house Tuesday evening. Mr. Wetmore certainly has a grand entertainment. The effect is surprising, thrilling and intensely impressive, and should be seen and heard by every mau, woman and child in our state. No entertainment ever given in our city has received high­ er commendation from the press and should it ever come here again the opera house will be tested to its utmost to ac­ commodate the people."--Atlas, Mon­ mouth, 111. At the M. E. church in this village tomorrow (Friday) evening, under tbe anspices of the Ladiee' Aid society. Admission 25 cents; children 15 cents. i BEFORE CLOSE OF LADIES' POPU­ LAR VOTING CONTEST. --Other Contestants Gain. This week again Barbian in the lead of in the voting contest, with Mrs. Mayme Lam phere a cloee second. While the past week does not show as much of a gain aa the proceeding ones, the contest at this time is, however, a great deal more interesting, aa will be seen from the standing given below, Mis* Barbian leading her petitor by only S3 Freond, Schreiner and Heimer are also running close and the result of the con­ tent will in doubf until the last day of the contest, if the spirit that has marked the contest thus far remains prevalent. The standing up to date is as follows: Miss Thettwa Barbian. McHenry... .7413 Mrs. Mayme Lampbere ...7359 Miss Julia M. Freund, W. McHenry 2942 Miss Maude Schreiner, McHenry.. .2760 Miss Mayme Heimer, McHeary 1775 Miss Angela Petesch, McHenry 337 Miss Rosie Pitzen,,Pistakee Bay 300 Miss Katie Buch. McHenry 225 Remember, the contest runs five more weeks, ending at 5 o'clock Tues­ day, Dec 31% The three prises to be given are now on display at N A. Hueuiann's jewelry t<tore and may be seeu at any time. The first prize, a ladies' $20 gold watch, Elgin movement, 20-year case, is a most Preparations and plans for the bacaar to be given under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors of McHenry at Wood­ man hall next Thursday afternoon and evening are progreesing nicely, and if we have not been inaccurately "tipped off" there will be something doing in McHenry on that day. The committee having tbe work in charge is putting in extra hours pre­ paring for what they intend to be one of the big social doings of this winter. The hall will be decked in gay holi­ day attire, and will present a most pleasing and inviting appearance. So much so that it will be a task to pass it by on this day. Several booths will be erected, includ­ ing a fancy work booth, an apron booth and a candy and bakery booth. Besides these a fish pond, without, which no fair is complete, will also be installed. The entertainment committee is ing with much encouragement and the program which will be rendered during the evening will be something out of the ordinary. During the afternoon and evening card playing will also take place, and light refreshments will be served. A charge of 10 cents will be made for the refreshments. This will be a good place to buy your Christmas gifts, so be on hand and avail yourself of this opportunity. Don't for­ get the date -next Thursday, December 5, afternoou and evening. All are in­ vited. « Only three days of No session of the evening school this' but' we want to have two sessions next week if possible. Carl Ross has given the high sehool a fine new banner of his own handiwork. He is also lending the physics tslass a Mechanical and Electrical library of twelve volumes. That's the kind of Thanksgiving Day Today is a day appointed by the civil authorities according to long established custom which we are invited to devote hpecially to thanksgiving for the many blessings which we have received from God during the year. And tho the observance of this day is not an ecclesiastical obligation, yet there is a singular appropriate­ ness in it for us ou account of its falling almost just at tbe close of the year. At this time it must naturally occur to us to look back and tltRTffr God, not only for all Hie temporal benefits, but also and especially for the spiritual blessing which he has given us and which we are about to finish commemoratiug. Even in the tem­ poral order, however, we have abundant cause to be grateful to God. True, we have had our trials and sufferings, some more, some less, tho even these we can now see and shall see more clearly hereafter to have been blessings in disguise. But we have had much happiness and comfort in spite of these trials. Surely we ought not to pass this by qnnotii*ed. But this is just what we are likely to do. Somehow or other we are all apt to take things when they go right aa a matter of course and only to notice them when they go wrong. When we are sick we complain and make a great fuss and perhaps are not satisfied unless we can "make everybody elee unhappy as well as ourselves; but when we are well, that Is just as it should be, no thanks to anybody for that. No thanks to God whose loving care and providence are necessary and are given to ns at each moment of our lives and who is continually warding off from us a thousand dangers to which we are exposed, often thru our own fault. No thanks to Him whose angels watch over us to keep us in all our ways. By our ignorance and imprudence we are frequently endangering this wondrous life which He has given us. With all the science in the world we do not understand it and could not direct it,--it is He who causes our breaths to come, , our hearts to beat and our blood to flow iu our veins. So also in the common affairs of life our industry and skill would avail noth- inglf God did not come to our assistance. If our work or business prosper at all, it is due to Him, it is His free gift. And all the conveniences of modern life which we pride ourselves so much on are the fruits of His power and skill which he lends us. Then are not there more blessings which we can see if we look back on the year, standing out from the rest? Have we thanked Him for all these? If not, let us make this a time of thanksgiving in deed aa well as in name. Let us think of these things and see if there is not epough in them to make at least one Thanksgiving day. .. 97.8 . ..96.4 ...96.4 97 .. .96.8 .. 96 4 16 ...99. 6 . . . . 4 3 m WEEKLY PICK-UPS CTEM8 PICKED UP ABOUT DURING THE WEEK. price of butter on the Elgin board of trade Monday. There were BO 4 :: ' . *> " , Albums of all kinds at Masquelet'a, East Side. Grand Benefit Concert. A grand benefit concert will be given by Kirtland's 7-piece orchestra of Chi­ cago, under the auspices of i tbe Ring- wood band, Saturday evening, Nov. 30, at M. W. A. hall, Ringwood. You are most cordially invited to attend and enjoy one of the beet musical treats to be had this side of Chicago. One of the best banjo players on the vaudeville stage of Chicago will accompany this troupe. Remember, it was Mr. Kirtland who played a violin solo at the social October 18. You know he made a hit Admisaion, adults, 20 cents; children, 16 cents. Do not fail to attend. Have you tried Bealey's Mentholated White Pine for that cough? Rememoer every penny turned into this office between now and Jan. 1 en­ titles you to one vote. Help your favor­ ite along by subscribing for The Plain- dealer, a paper that contains all the newB all the time. You cannot keep posted on local doings unless yon join The Plaindeal»r family. Would you like an elegant enlarge­ ment, done in natural colors, for little money t Read our special holiday offer on another page. It is a rare chance. Bille's studio. "WM: handsome timepiece and goes to the lady having the highest number of votes at the close of the contest. The second prize, an elegant $17 East­ man kodak, modern and up to date in every respect, will be presented -to the lady ranking second in the contest, and the third prize, a solid gold ring with chip diamond setting, will be presented to the third highest contestant. Go to N. A. Huemann'e jewelry Store, con­ vince yourself that the prizes offered are well worth working for, and then cast your ballots for the lady of your choice. Day books, ledgers, journals and memorandum bookB of all kinds at Bee- ley 's. The Little Homestead. ' Frank E. Long and his big company will appear at the Central opera house Sunday night, Dec. 1, presenting the greatest of all rural comedies, "The Little Homestead." The company is headed by Frank E. Long and Miss Nana Sullivan, supported by a strong acting company. "The Little Home­ stead" tells a beautiful story, true to life, with lots of good, clean comedy running thru the play, and the interest is kept up from rise to fall of the cur­ tain on the last act A number of high class vaudeville people are with the company and introduce their specialties between all acts. Prominent among them are Mock-Sad-Ali, tbe Hindoo magician, Miss Erin Lacy in popular songs and Mr. Lorenz Sterling, the hap­ py comedian. Seats on Ale Wednes­ day at Gilberts'. Notice to 11 (inters. Public notice is hereby given that tbe undersigned strictly prohibits hunting or trespassing upon bis premises. Vio- latMtfkef this notice will be prosecuted. WM. KITTLE. EMIL PFEFFER, tenant. AMONG THE BOWLER8. Good Score* Are Made Oaring Week- Bowlers Organise. The two Borden teams .met .in their second match of the season last Thurs­ day evening, the officials again winning out by a comfortable margin, altho at one time it looked as if the bottle wash­ ers would put "it on" their opponents. The scores of the three games were as follows: Officials 541. ..718... 554 Bottle Washers .876 695... .562 Owing to unforeseen circumstances, the games scheduled between the East and West Side girls' teams and the Mc­ Henry and Nunda "kids" were not pull­ ed oft, but will take place at some fu­ ture date. A meeting for the purpose of organ­ izing six local three-men teams was held at tbe McHenry House Monday eveding. An organization was effected and tbe gamee, it is expeotMl, will begin next week. A new line of perfumes consisting of blue lily, Egyptian lotus, etc., at Bee- ley's. , Place Yoor Order Mow. The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every posi office in the country a circular letter' to the public, urging everyone to use en­ velopes with a return card printed thereon. Every business man, farmer or person of any occupation should have his name and address printed on his envelopes, thus insuring their return to tbe sender if anv mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindealer office and leave orders for this stationery and it will be put up in first-class manner. Glfte, suitable for all purposes, sold everywhere for 15c, 85c aad 85c, Vy- cital's, 10c. * We called fact that we had an unusual number of boys among tbe ranking pupils. You will notice that the boys have done even better since then, getting just about their due proportion of ranks in the whole school. Two new members enrolled in the bookkeeping coarse last week. Our number is not so large, but a very much higher class of work is being done. The iB r challenge ail comers to a match next spring. Members of the shorthand class are making over sixty words a minute. SCHOOL REPORT CLAS8 RANK. Grade XII. Will Ensign Gertrude Neiss Will Gallaber. .. Grade XI. Joe Sutton ....'« Pearl (Maxton Lucile Byrd Enrollment in room 6 Boys, 8; girls, 8. Per cent attendance Oasee tardiness WM. F. RICE, Teacher. Grade X. Clara Smith. .-98 Julia Stoffel Fanny Granger Grade IX. Marguerite Granger 90 Frances Simpson 88.8 Houston Gallaher, Gerald Newman.88.4 Enrollment in room 5 ....16 Boys, 6; girls, 10. Per cent attendance .98 Cases tardiness 7 AGNES A. PERRY, Teacher. Grade VIII. Margaret Buss 96,11 Clinton Martin. .95.08 Dora Hudson • -v-95.02 Grade VII , Alice Rioe 99.75 Elsa Block 96.66 Inez Bacon . 99.54 Enrollment in nim 4 . . .88 Boys, 12; girls, 21. • > Per cent attendance 90.97 Cases turdiuech : 6 ALICE B. HERELEY, Teacher. Grade VI. Corabel McOmber 93 Martha 8 toff el...... 99.2 Edward Niehela. 94.1 Grade V. Gertner Peteseh 91.6 Guy Bacon 87.4 Paul Stoffel 89.8 Enrollment in room 8 44 Boys, 22; girls, 22. Per cent attendance 34.8 Cases tardiness.. 8 ETHELWYNT GRIER, Tfeacber. Grade IV. Edward Bonslett 91.7 John Hllle 90.6 Alta Wentwortb 90.6 Grade IIL Agnee Frisby ........94 6 Lester Page 99.4 Leone Perkins. 99.4 Enrollment ia room 2. Boys, 21; girls, 21. Per cent attendance 94.5 Cases tardiness 10 MRS. OVERTON, Teacher. Grade II. Edwin Lamphere 92 Bernice Bonslett 90 Mary Zimmerman -- Grade Armond Bethke Ellen Walsh Glenn Wells Enrollment in room 1. Boys. 28; girls, 28. Per cent attendance.. Casee tardiness FRANCES JONES, Teacher. Total enrollment.. 907 Boys 97 Girls 110 Per cent attendance, computed on number belongisg. .94 Cases of tardiness. 47 WM: F. RICE, Prin. Crying dolls at Mmsqaelet 's, Seat Side. Hon. JMMI Wllwa on the InteroaUoal. Honorable Jamee WUeoa, secretary Of agriculture, in a recent interview said: "The International Live Stock Exposition as an educational factor has carved a niche for iteelf. Producers are confronted with the problem of increas­ ed ooet of every commodity that they use, greatly enhancing their expendi­ ture. Obviousiy this necessitate? rigid economy, and the man who reduces cost of production to a minimum insures maximum profits and his own survival where others fall. Tbe International is teaching its valuable leseon to the conn try at an opportune uioaaent. During the period of cheap feed and feed lot extravagance such education was not valued, because its benefits were not realized at the time. Under new con­ ditions the man who produces beef, pork and mutton canuot afford the use of in­ ferior machinery in his business. Econ­ omy requires that he handle the vary best types of the most improved breed­ ing; and these leesons can be obtained at the international Live Stock Expo­ sition, which is acknowledged to be an educational institution of the highest order in its Hue." Do not forget Jfce dates--Nov. 99 to Dae. 7, 1907. Today is the day we ̂turkey. It is expected that ^Dolby-l win be tried at Woodstock this &r next woak. The Willing Workers of the U*tT*r> saliet ehereh will gf re »chicken pie din­ ner at the church parlors on Tuesday, December 17. Particulars next week. An lamp oaased quite a &*» scare at the home of G. W. day evening. extinguished before: Don't forget that the places to gat your Christmas presents is at the bsraaT held by the Royal Neighbors at the Wood­ man hall Thursday afternoon and even­ ing, Dec. 5. The illustrated lecture, "BehM tti Bars at Joliet," will be given at ^ M. E. church here tomorrow (Friday} even- ing. General admission, 86 casta: efctt- dren, 10 cents. Emil Pfeffer bad one of hli best co#s shot by a hunter one day last week. Emil does not know who shot the ani­ mal, but is strenuously investigating and should the guilty one be fonnd we pity him. A gentleman has been in teem «U» week selling shares for the ftnmeuas amusement park that is being erected at Springfield, IIL, at a coat of aboat $60,000° From reports afloat ssvetal shares have been purchased by local capitalists. Wm. Simes win open a firstclaaa grocery store in the south half of tin John Heimer block' In CeBtesiflfc., Mr.. Sittes is fehoioly c^iupateul iu 'this line of business and will, no doubt, serve the public with tbe best that tbe Market aifords ai all times. ..91 ..90 ..90 . 56 87.5 ...3 The cement tunnel reptactaf mil! race bridge on Greea street is t#W completed, making a vast ittpcoveosevt to that part of the thorofava. CkMSt walks have also been constructed on either side of the street, thus makiaf traffic perfectly safe at this point Signs have been conspicuously poafead near the mill pond that the throwing of stones upon the ice is strictly prohibit­ ed. Parents should impress upon tbe minds of their ohildren the greet harsa '"C done by the throwing of stone# upon the ice and warn them that they am , fh subject to a fine if caught in the act ,/I"; Parties mailing tinsel post cards % < should be careful to comply with the postal conditions if they want said cards to reach their destination. The law fir'"1 requires that the address be written on JV . the envelope. Putting the address aad 1: the stamp on the cards will not do. .rv^h These cards must pay letter itostaga. 'M'.j . It is now an assured fact thai MdOeo- * - ry will have a Knights of Columbus . Jj/ lodge. The first meeting aim initiation A-; will in all probability take place in a few weeks, when one of the largest % I classes ever taken into any lodge in Mc> '^| i Henry will receive their first degree. It -";.J J is expected that over one hundred will ha in attonrianri) at t.ha Will H. Mead, formerly of 4tfeBfe&ry, is now at Lyford, Texas, where he has the management of a big contract job for an Ohio man. Th» work consists in clearing up the land fo.- a city site, sink­ ing an artesian well to furnish water > tor the city, anil other improvements of similar character. Lyford, it is claimed, will become the popular winter rsaofl • for Chicago people. Dr. E. Ballon, tbe well known physi­ cian of Nunda, passed away at hie home in that village early Wednesday morn­ ing, in his eighty-second year. The doctor is well and favorably known all over McHenry county, having practiced medietas in this county for over fifty- five years. The news of his death comes as a surprise and shock to his many friends in and around McHenry, The - funeral will be held from the residence in Nunda Friday afternoon, Nov. 29.. at 2:80 p. m. Roller skating tea its aps aad dnwm the same as anything else, only in this fascinating pastime there are usually more "downs" and fewer "up*." At least this has been the experience of several well known local young ladio* who are nursing bruises received la the most ungraceful manner possible. Tbe fad has grown with su«h strides ia Xo> * Henry that at present it is one of the leading pleasures in McHeory'a young­ er society. With many roller akatce have been a new departure, and it i# thus not hard to see that it would not,,; be such a difficult matter for them tuS find the floor often and in no easy man* ner. Therefore it need be no mna* for| surprise if you Bee some of the city's most popular young ladies ^ sprained ankle or wrbt They feaw ant 'been in a football game---tĥ bava onl} beea learning nUfcr