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VOLUME XXXIV. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1908. OF A PERSONAL NATURE •mtHot*. WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO; AND Henry EntorbilM » Larje Company of Viaitor* DnrliiK the We«k-- Whorn We •nt«rtatn. Joe Wheeler wm a windy city visitor hunt Friday. Geo. Wegener was m Chicagp visitor laat Friday. Mrs. y S. Torrance waa a Chicago visitor Monday. Mian Lena Stoffel was a metropolitan visitor last Friday. Mrs. G. W. Besley was a recent guest of Waueonda friends. Chaa. L. Page was a Chicago pasaen ger last Friday morning. W. A. Schaefer of Chicago passed Satarday and Sunday here. Mrs, R. G. Ohainbarlin spent Friday last with Chicago relatives. Miss Florence Howe was the guest of Richmond friends last Saturday. Mrs. Itlchard Langhlin spent the Fourth with relatives at Richmond. C. D. Ross of Chicago spent Saturday an<| Sunday among McHenry friendB. Miss La cie Carey of Elgin spent the latter part of last week with home folks Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller of Zenda, Wis., were guests of relatives here Son day. Miss Dora Stoffel of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walsh of Grays lake were McBenry callers one day last week. Theo. L. Grot of Ottawa, III;, Was a business visitor here the first of the week. Rev. J. A. Stackable of Chicago spent a few days with, McHenry friends this week. *-• Mrs. Mayme Overton spent several days last week with Solon relatives and friends. Miss Cassie Eld red ge returned last Saturday from a visit among Elgin friends. Miss Lillian Eggert of Chicago spent a few days last week at the home of J. J. H1II0 Nick Justen, Theodore Bickler and Charles Stoffel spent Saturday at Lake Geneva. « Lewis McDonald and Miss Nellie Newman spent the Fourth at Lake Geneva. Jim Fitzsiinmons of Chicago was the guest of relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Alford Pouse of Uhicago was the guest of his parents here Saturday and Sunday. Edward Tetlow of Elgin spent Satur­ day and Sunday at the home of Mrs. Wm. Carey. Ben Shipero of CbicagoBpent a few days the latter part of last' week with friends here. Mrs. F. G. Sparling and Miss Lora Krause were Chicago visitors Monday and Tuesday. Miss Katie KargeH of Kenosha, Wis., is spending the week at the home of her brother, Fred. Chas. Auld of Lake Geneva took in the K. of C. dance at Stoffel's hall last Friday evening. Miss Villa and Granger Smith of El­ gin passed Saturday and Sunday, with relatives here. Elmer Lane of Chicago spent Satur­ day and Sunday with Earl Stewart at the Park hotel. Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago was the guest o| his brother, Dr. D. G. Wells, over the Fonrth. Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Ross of North Crystal Lake were guests of McHenry relatives Sunday. Arthnr O. E Eggert of Queensland, Australia, was a guest at the home of J. J. Hille last week. Miss Katie Schreiner of Chicago was a guest at the home of her parents Sat­ urday and Sunday. Miss Mae Kane of Elgin spent Satur­ day and Snnday at the home of her par­ ents near Ringwood. John Larsen of Chicago spent Satur day and Sunday with his parents at the Orchard Beach hotel. RichardB. Walsh of Chicago spent Snnday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde R. Thurlwell of Chicago spent the Fonrth and Sunday with McHenry relatives. Robert aud John Ay 1 ward of Elgin i spent Saturday and Snnday with Mc Henry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bonslett of Cbica go were gnests at the home of C. G. Frett Saturday and Sunday. Miss Mae Sullivan of Elgin was a recent guest at the home of Mrs. Wm. Carey Saturday and Snnday. John Buss of Spring Lake, Mioh., spent Sunday and Monday at the home of his mother, Mrs. Bernard Buss. Mr. and Mrs. L, F. Newman spent Sunday and Monday with relatives and friends in Chicago and West Chicago. Mrs. H. Antholz and daughter, of Glen Ellyn, 111., spent several (lays thie and last week with McHenry relatives Mrs. Frank Vosburgh of Richmond was a recent guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John, Kimball, here. John Wirfs of Ingleside was a recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cas per Wirfs, here. John is now employed in the meat market conducted by War- gimball at Ingltaide. AMONG THE RESORTERS, Lars* Crow da Knjoy Satnrdny m4 &mm-[ dajr at Our Re aorta. Craftsman's Gnild Candies atPetesch'B. Gibb'a special ioe oreatt can't he beat. Yon will find it at Masqneiet'a drug store. All the passenger boats along the riv­ er and Bay did a good business on Sat­ urday and Sunday. The Riverside House now has one of the finest candy counters in town. All the leading oandiwsmanufactured are handled. An »vent that promises to be an es­ pecially joyful orse will be that of the baru dame which taker) place at the Pistakee Yacht club pavilion next Sat­ urday evening at eight o'clock. All attending this dance are expected to i-ois.e dressed as farmers. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fitepatriek, Mrs. Bessie Turner, Misses Ella Martin, Anna Keegan and Sadie Hammond, Messrs. •lobh Martin, Edward Gugarty and William Croak, all of Chicago, spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. Geo Nell at Columbia Park. The illumination at the Bay last Sat nrday evening was one of the grandeat in the history of that popular resort. The cottagers have thus shown their patriotic spirit, which was greatly ad mired by the huudrads of visitors who were present and witnessed the grand sight. The Fourth of July celebration at Columbia Park, near Johnsbnrgh, prov­ ed one of the best ever held at that place. The crowd was one of the larg est that has ever gathered there and everything passed off most harmonious ly. One hundred and forty-font tickets were sold at the dance pavilion. C. E. Chapin and family of Chicago are now occupying their cozy new cot tage at Schaefer's Grove on Fox river. Mr. Chapin made his first visit to this beautiful sppt last fall, and so impressed was he with the location and its sur roundings that he began negotiations for the pnrchase of a piece of land and this summer, with his estimable family, is enjoying the many pleasures and com forts of one of the most beautiful spots along the river. The Fourth of July brought out an enormous crowd of pleasure seekers to our summer resorts along the river and Bay. Every hotel in town, as well as along the river and Bay, was filled to overflowing on Saturday and Sunday. The day* were ideal ones for an outing and the hundreds who availed them­ selves of the opportunity of spending these days at our resorts are not sorry for it. Besides the "regulars." bun dreds of new faces were seen amoug the visitors, and they all left Sunday even­ ing with a feelinn of absolute satisfac­ tion. They will come again. The Honey Dew Gun club cottage on the river was formally opened this week. The advance men. Messrs. Ed ward Kelly and Thomas Good, arrived here Friday evening and by Monday, when the first of the season's visitors arrived, the two good old scouts had everything fixed up just dandy. The first of the season's visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Peyton and children, Mrs. Thos. Burke, Mrs. S. Donald, Geo. Perrin, Chaa. Gerlach and Antony Ray. The cottage, from now nntil the close of the season, will be a lively place and many a good time is anticipated by the occupants and visitors. Considerable complaint is being made by boat owners concerning' the opera­ tion of the draw bridge over Nippersink creek, near Fox Lake. It seems that the operator's day's work comes to a close at 7 o'clock in the evening and after that hour the draw is closed. As boats pass thru this draw at all hours of the day and night, we do not see why the C., M. & St. P. railroad com­ pany does not keep a gateman both day and night. Either that or build its bridge according to the laws of Illinois. Boat owners are np in arms and we be­ lieve the time is not far distant when the railroad company will be forced to comply with the reasonable requests of the public. Struck by Automobile. Henry, the twelve year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bucbert, was struck by an automobile and quite badly in­ jured Tuesday afternoon. The acci­ dent occurred on the public highway, near the Whiting place, southwest of town. It seems that Henry, in com­ pany with an older brother* was driv­ ing along the highway when their horse suddenly took fright at an approaching automobile. Seemingly crazed with fright, the young lad jumped from the buggy and ran across the street, only to be strnck by the passing car. The driver st ippe I the car as soon as possible to do so, picked the boy op and brought him to McHenry as fast as the car would carry them. He was taken to the office of Dr. D. G. Welle, where bis wounds were dressed, the injuries sustained being a dislocated jaw and bruises about the arms, head and chest. At this writing the unfortunate young man is doing nicely. The driver of the machine displayed his gentlemanly character by doing as he did. He will also pay the doctor bill. < .fir < NUMBER 3 1 EXCHANGE CLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY AOJ ACENT COUNTIES. AND A KlaMllMeoni Aaaortment of Now* Itenaa In Condenaed Form For Conven­ ience of Buay People. ' « Harvard expects to have city mail delivery, beginning Aug. 1. Chicago parties are negotiating for the Libertyvilie fair grounds with the view of holding a mammoth state fair and race meeting. John J. Murphy, of the American National bank of Woodstock, and Mc Henry county's richest man, died sud­ denly at his home in Woodstock Mon day night of last week. He was 76 years old. The supreme court has banded down a decision that owners of property oc cnpied by saloons or other places selling liquor are liable! for damages which may be caused by the liquor traffic in that particular place. Grayslake Times: Miss Anna B. Whitmore is again postmistress of Grayslake. The office was placed in her charge Tuesday evening and she is now handing out the uisil same as of yore--before the "unpleasantness " The boys of Co. G , Woodstttck, re­ turned from camp Lincoln at Spring field, last week. From all reports they made a good showing and are entitled to a goodly share of commendation for the record they made in this encamp­ ment. The 1908 soldiers' and sailors' reunion will be held at Waueonda Aug. 20 and 81. Waueonda won the honor of enter­ taining the veterans by offering free buses from Rockefeller and Barrington, two days of free entertainment, free livery and stabling service and prices for meals not to exceed 25c each. Two representatives of the church of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) were in Harvard last week, making arrange­ ments for holding a series of meetings in the near future, their phi pose being to give the people an oppontnnity to know some of the teachings of their church. At the recent head camp of Modern Woodmen of America, held in Peoria, the states of Arkansas, Teunessee, North Carolina, and several counties in Texas, which hitherto bad not been entered by the society, as climatic conditions were not regarded as favorable, were ad­ mitted. Several provinces in Canada were also admitted. The Yerkes observatory at Lake Geneva will be open to persons present­ ing cards of admission every Saturday afternoon dnring the summer from 1:S0 to4:30. Tickets maybe obtained free of charge by enclosing a stamped and addressed envelope with a reqnest for the number of admissions desired. Address Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wis. A farmer said that he rid his farm of rats in tbe following manner: On a number of pieces of shingle I put. out about a teaspoonful of molasses and on that a quantity of lye, and then put the shingles aronnd under the crib. The next morning I found some forty rats and the rest bad left for parts unknown. I have cleaned several farms of these pests this way and never , knew it to fail. According to orders just issued by the postal department at Washington, mnch literature relating to patent medicines and their cares have been excluded from tbe mails. Pamphlets concerning the treatment of a large number of diseases or containing information as to where such diseases can be treated are barred. The order further specifically includes all matter as may incite to murder or arson. When a man of a farming communi­ ty gets down on bis luck and thinks he is tired of farming because he don't lay up a pile year after year, just let him remember that there are thousands of men as honest as he, who are working in the cities at day or week labor and who eat up everything they make, so that if they get ont of work for a day they must go in debt for rent and food, aud let him be thankful that he has a hearth and home of his own, a roof to cover himself and family, and that he can raise enough wholesome food to live on, breathe wholesome air, and need call no man master. The city of Chicago is about to put into force a regulation which will re­ quire that within a year every cow con­ tributing to tbe city milk supply must show a good record by the tnberculin teat. In this way it will be determined whether diseased cows are to be found in the various herds, and if so, that they are disposed of. Every other commun­ ity ought to have the same protection. If this test were faithfully applied and its obvions precautions put into effect it would not be long before this source of tuberculosis would be wiped ont. The disease is preventable. That mnch hav­ ing beeu ascertained, let the pnblic health authorities of tbe state and na­ tion go to work and prevent it. JACOB .BONSLETT DEAD. Knd Cornea Quito Suddenly Lut Saturday Eftalng at 7 :45 O'clock. Jacob Bonslett, an old and respected citizen, passed away quietly and peace­ fully at his home here last Saturday evening at 7:45 o'clock, frfter two days of intense suffering. Mr. Bonslett bad been ailing for many years and at several different times dur­ ing the past few years the end was looked for by the members of his family, and others who had waited on him, but the last attack, which came two days previous to his departure, was more than that good old man could endure, the end coming as a sweet relief to his years of pain and suffering. The deceased was born at Loogh, Germany, Feb. 18, 1832, making him 76 years, 4 months and 21, days of age at the time of bis death. He came to. this country in company with his sister, Mrs Hubert Ranein, when about thirty years of age, settliug at .Tohnsburgh 111 , where for some years he worked on farms. On September 29, 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Odelia Hener, the ceremony being performed at St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburgh, the Rev. Lehrmann, who was pastor there at that time, officiating. To the union were ltorn four children, all of whom are living excepting one son, who passed away when but five years old. The living children are Mrs. Frank Jackley of Ashton, Iowa: Mrs. P. J. Frennd and W. Bonslett of this place. These, together with a heart-broken widow and one sister, Mrs. Hubert Ranen, of Spring Grove, are left to survive. In 1870 he, with his f mily, moved to Minneapolis, Minn , but remained only a trifle over a year, when the family removed to McHenry, where, with tbe exception of two years which were speut on a farm near Ringwood, he re sided continually. Mr. Bonslett's business career dates back to *1871, when he opened a saloon in the building in which he passed away He conducted the business for two years, when he moved onto a farm be had purchased near Ringwood. He remained on the farm but a short time, removing to McHenry to resume the saloon business. About twenty years ago he gave up his saloon to enter the' hard ware busi ness, successfully conducting a retail hard ware store and repair shop at the stand now occupied by J. J. Vycital. During the last year that he conducted the hardware business, he also became engaged in the farm implement line here. The latter proved such an ex cellent venture that ten years ago he disposed of his hardware stock to A. C. Fried ley, since which time and up to a few days before his death his etftire attention was directed to this line of work. During all these years in businees Mr. Bonslett proved himself an honest, up­ right man and thru bis uprightness won the confidence and esteem of the gen­ eral public. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic church Tuesday morning at 10:80 o'clock, the Rev A. Royer officiat­ ing. Tbe remains were laid to rest in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the friends and neighbors who lent their assistance dnr­ ing our recent bereavement. MRS. BONSLETT AND CHILDBEN. F O R S T A T E S E N A T O R Thumb and Fingers Shot Off. Leon, the twelve-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dodge of Ringwood, lost the thumb and two fingers--of^his right hand last Sunday morning, when fire cracker exploded in his hand. Altho snffering great pain, the little fellow is doing nicely under medical Feed Griudlfcff. Until fnrthef notice we will grind feed mornings only, commencing at 10 j care. o'clock daily. ' WM, BONSLETT. J "Fly 8hy"at Wilbur Lumber Co. llneie Voin'a Cabin. The Terry Uncle Tom show last week Thursday night proved a great attrac­ tion for Scbleswig people. Country people were present from miles around. At 12 o'clock, noon, the parade started from tbe cars and passed thru the main streets of town. This feature of the show was very neat and was headed by an excellent band of 15 pieces. At 7 c 'clock in the evening the band gave an excellent concert on the streets. Terry show was here last year, and gave ex­ cellent satisfaction, bnt we think it is much better this season. Everything is new, neat and up-to-date, and tbe show is void of all roughuess and vulgarity that is usually with this kind of a crowd. They travel in their own spe­ cial cars and carry 40 people, besides mules, ponies, wagons, etc. They were greeted here by a $650 bouse, at least, and if they come again they will receive as good a patronage.--Leader, Schles- wig, Iowa. At McHenry under canvas, Tuesday, July 14. HON. A* J. OLSON Hon. A. J. Olson of Woodstock-is making a thoro canvass of this senatorial district, comprising the counties of Lake, Boone and McHenry. Reports from different parts of the district show that Mr. Olson is receiving strohg support in Lake and Boone counties as well as in all parts of McHenry county. It can easily be seen why he was never yet defeated for any office he sought at the hands of the voters. He appeals directly to the rank and file of his party, and does not attempt to secure the nomination at the hands of any cliqne or faction. He is an agreeable, likeable gentleman, and is certainly a vote getter. While there has been much talk of candidates for State Senator from Boone and Lake counties, there is yet no avowed candidate against Mr. Olson, except L. E Mentch of Cary, who from present indications will not make a thoro can­ vass of the district. When Mr. Mentch's candidacy was announced several months ago, he expected to receive the nomination at the hands of a cliqne of politicians, of which he has long been a member, and who have in the past manipulated all nominations from Pound Master to Governor. Now that it is up to the entire district to make its own nomination for State Senator, it is evi dent that the candidacy of Mr, Mentch is not progressing in tbe manner that hi* friends hoped it would. Many believe that it is high time for the voters to take the nominations for offices out of the bands of ring politicians, and the coming August primaries are very liable to bring about results long to be remembered by machine politicians The candidacy of the Hon, A. J. Olson of Woodstock for State Senator is re­ ceiving strong endorsement thruout tbe district, and if those who are now look ing upon the candidacy of Mr. Olson with favbr will attend the primaries aud get their friends out, the Republican ticket in November will read, "For State Senator for the Eighth Senatorial District, Hon. A. J. Olson of Woodstock." OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEM8 PICKED UP ABOUT TOWK DURING THE WEEK. What People are Doing in Oar Kaay Little City--Nevi aa Seen by The Plaladtatet Repreaentatlvea. Butter Market. Butter was quoted at 22 cents oa the Elgin board of trade Monday. • Ice Cream at Petesch's. Soda All the delicious summer drinks at' , Masquelet's. -- ; " ' Deering binder twine at Wm. Bat**' '«r ' v slett's, West McHenry. *• Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop are nofr * **> occupying their new home on WatUr street. Get your binder's twine at Wm. Be®-- slett's. The best twine for this '-nut money to be purchased in town. Henry Felmeten nnderwent an oper­ ation at the Mercy hospital in Chicago laet week. He is getting along nicely. Are you a member of tbe McHenry Industrial association? If not, send in your application to Chas. B. Harm sen at once. The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus takes place at Stoffel's hail next Thursday evening, Jnly 1#. The Sunday school classes of the M. E. chnrch are making arrangements for a day's onting to take place at a star future date. Public Mass Meeting A public mass meeting will take place at the Mc­ Henry Pleasure club's room this (Thursday) evening at 8:00 o'clock. It means the landing of a large in­ dustrial enterprise in McHenry. Every public spirited citizen is urgently requested to be in attendance. INFORMAL TARGET SHOOT. Held tjr the Lily Lake Gun Club F. Rlley'a Place. at W Two Broken Riba. C. A. Guerin lies at bis home on the West Side suffering from two broken ribs and several body bruises received last Friday evening in attempting to stop a runaway team. The team is owned by John Frisby and was fright­ ened by tbe explosion of a fire cracker. The horses ran down John street and when rounding the corner at Second and John streets near the Guerin home Mr. Guerin attempted to stop them, with tbe result that he was knocked down, receiving the injuries mentioned above. Drs. Fegers Fegers attended the unfortnnate man, who at this writ­ ing is doing nicely. Hinder Twiue! Binder TWine! Deering binder twine, tbe best twine made. Your choice of either* standard or sisal grade at nine cents per pound cash in bale lots while our supply lasts. WM. BONSLETT. BMri Tb* Plaiadralar "want" ada. y\ The informal target shoot held on Sunday, July 5, by W. F. Riley of the Lily Lake Gun clnb at his cottage, was a most pronounced success, and every one was delighted with the outing. Chicago, Elgin, Des Plaines and Mc­ Henry were all represented, and the weather was simply ideal and Lily Lake Point as a resort, met with nothing but praise on every side. Mrs. J. C. Riley proved a most cap­ able and entertaining hostess, aud the plentiful luncheon prepared by her was served in buffet style on the grounds by genial Eld. Oliver. Those present were: Messrs. and Meedames J. C. Riley, L. Q. Seng, Val J. Seng, Lee R. Barkley, Oscar Kauscke, Louis Larson, P. G. Engeln, -W. F. Holtz; Mrs. Brophy; Messrs. W. F. Riley, Lient. Custy, Wm. Jeffrey, A. C. Goodman, NicHamel, H. Henry, A. W. Vietmeyer, C. L. Leonard, C. G. Hey- wood, C. M. G racer, J, C. Panesi, John Paneei, H. J. Vierke, J. Reeh, W. Andrews, C. G. Plum, B. E. Giertz, Paul Kemler, J. A. Farrell, John Walsh, R. J. Walsh, A. Engeln, M. D. Weber, Wm, McCall, Joe Engeln, Geo. Wege­ ner, Casper Bickler, H. C. Hanker- meyer, John Riley; Misses Laura Riley, Irene Carr, Erna Kausche, Dorothy Lnndgren, WinnietRiley; Masters Ralph Riley, Ray Goodman, L. Seng,"Jr , John Seng, Val Seng, Jr., Willard Barkley and Will Riley. Shooting scores were as follows: Shot at Broke Per cent J. C. Riley 275 139 50 Wm. F. Riley...300 141 70 Wm. F. Holt*...225 171 76 J. Panesi 125,.... 60 48 J. Farrell 150.. . . 88 58 L. Q. Seng 200 .157. 78 Dr. Leonard 100 '. 44 44 Wm. Jeffrey ...1Q0 59 59 L. Larson 225 124 55 Lieut. Cuaty 100 34, 34 O. Kausche.. ...175 86 49 L. Barkley 200 179 89 A. Vietmeyer... 150 130 H6 N. Hatuel.... 200 129 64 H. Vierke 200 130 65 A. Giertz.. 150 98 65 W. AndfeW....125 94 .5 J. Reeh -...150 113.. 75 (j. Plum 150-- 109 . .72 V. Seng 100.. ... % & P, G. Engeln... . 25 . 11.... 44 M. D. Weber... . 25 . 8 . . . . ....82 Wm. McCall... . 25 . 1 1 . . . . . . 4 4 Geo. Wegener.. . 25.... . 1 6 . . . . . . . . 6 3 A. Engeln . 25.... . 2 1 . . . . . . . 8 4 Total ..3425 (Jnlveraallat Church. Rev. Arthnr Roberts, pastor. Extra services are being arranged for next Sunday at the regular hour, 10:30 a. m. The church and Sunday school will be united in one service, and a program suitable to both will be given. Aside from a short address, there will be spe­ cial music, recitations and christening service. Also an opportunity to unite with the church will be given. Every­ body cordially invited. Low Rttt.ea to Pacific Coaat Via Chicago, Union Pacific & North Weateru Line. Very low rates for the round trip, in effect to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoum. Seattle and North Pacific Coast points, daily, June 1st to September 15th. Liberal return limits, variable routes, favorable stopover arrangements. Apply^ to any ticket agent, The North Western Line, for full particulars. July 9. Itnil Accident. Just before train time John Ohlander of Boookdown, Iowa, decided to use the telephone to communicate with a dis­ tant friend. The train was wrecked. Accidents of travel avoided by using the telephone toll service. Chicago Tele­ phone Company. JoHepli Heiiner Bead. Joseph Heimer passed away atjbis home here early Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness of several years. The fnneral was held from St. Mary's chnrch this (Thursday) morning. Obituary will appear next week. Notlee! To insure publication in The Plain- dealer copy must be in tbe offioe no later than Wednesday noon of each week. Advertisers, especially, are asked to take particular notice to this effeot. Watch the label upon your paper, as your name may be next to be taken from our list. We positively cannot forward papers unless they are paid for within one year. Nearly one hundred names have been taken from our lists sinoe the new poetoffice ruling went into effect April 1. v A ten pound baby boy arrived at the botpe of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowers at Spring Grove on Monday, June 29. Even Grandpa John Justen is wearijig- that never fading smile. The miscreant who on the night of the Fonrth tore the flag from its fasten* ing on the Lawless store building is w<|| known and to save himself serious trovr ble will call on Mr. Lawless at once. It is estimated that nearly one thou­ sand people boarded the Chicago trate ' at this station Sunday evening and. Monday morning, and still the North Western company declines to give aa that new depot. Isn't that just awful? The many friends of Mrs. Elizabeth Hunter, who recently moved to Elgin from here, wiii be pained to learn that . she is snffering from the much dreaded disease of small pox. However, tbe case is a light one and all hope for m speedy recovery. Tbe Lambert-Hayes company cloeeft a week's stand here Snnday evening. Their bills during the week were goo^-v, bnt the patronage small, owing, m* donbt, to the fact that it was Fourth of July week and the boys were saving1 their pennies to buy fire crackers aaA ioe cream. C. L. Page now drives a beautiful new four passenger Rambler tonrin£ I car. The car is driven by a two cyliifr* • der 22-horse power gasoline engine an$ is one of the finest in this vicinity, Mr. Page drove tbe machine, down froi)| . tbe factory at Kenosha, Wis., la^tv: Wednesday. In honor of Dr. James A. Rutledgtfc. ' who was recently elected a director of tbe Modern Woodmen, a monster pio*^ nic and love feast will be held at Lord 'k park, Elgin, on Saturday, July 18. Am'. invitation has been extended to thin members of the local camp and it i* expected that quite a few"from herf will attend. ^ Eggebrecht & Miller, the monument manufacturers who have a shop in E£» gin, have purchased the Broad streaj|j!s^ marble works of B. A. Taylor at Lakf J" Geneva, Wis., and have already re­ possession of the same. Besides being interested in the above shops, Mr. Miller is also enjoying a growing business at his local works. Sixty-five couples danced to the sweet strains of music furnia&ed by Sherman'i Woodstock orchestra at Stoffel's hal|^ last Friday evening. Tbe crowd was a- jolly one and all present enjoyed a pleasant time. The supper waa served^ by the ladies of the Altar and society of St. Patrick's chnrch, and it1*'5. was a dandy; so say those who parto^ir^" ? of the same. , * The Northwestern hotri is"l*^oW' electt J ... -j; trie lighted thruout, which gives thai^Fp^ C. hostelry all the modern convenience®" r j u s u a l l y f o u n d i n a l l f i r s t - c l a s s c i f e y r d t . ^ 2 hotels. With steam heat, hot and cokl 'if water, electric lights, baths and last^X' I bnt not least, clean and well vemiiate&.Y'*' rooms, the Northwestern, under th# able management of Theo. Schieeele,' /.i- ranks high among the leading hotels , v the northern part of the state. ' ... Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabia coaapaay played to a very large and appreciative ^ audience here last Thursday night. It was the beet show the writer has seen • ,i for many a day. The "Uncle Tom # ^ % ^ Cabin" part was put on quite different / to the usual form, and being intersper«f f 3 ed with some of the beet specialties^ made the entertainment as a whole J - ^ first-class performance. We want ton 4^ f < speak especially of the tableau of tb# •<!'{ "• death of Uncle Tom, where little Evigt i % appears as an angel in the traneforuia* "•/ : ^1 tiou scene, it was fine.--State Center1 Record, llltopolii*, IU. At McHenry un* mJ der oauvaa, Tuesday, July 14. . Igf