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t , 1 • > ) ' *»-) * $*? t 4 '; l£Q»% -." *£ VOLUME XXXiV. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER io, 1908. NUMBER aj OF A PERSONAL NATURE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW WHERE THEY QO. AND -*szff - A firtet or PerMnal K«wi Otilierad Up h$ the WajrjUfle by The Plaindeaier Bepre- ' ,, fpntativea ~ ;|U Krause visited in Chicago Tuesday $imon Stoffelwasa Nunda caller last Friday . Theo Stock was a county matvisitor '• Monday. Rev. A. Royer spent Wednesday i» • Chicago. --;:V ^ ;• • • :r ' ; ^ >1iH« Alice Waite spent Friday last in Chicago. . Mm j. J. Hiih» spent Tnesday in the ^ windy city. % ' J. D. Lodtg was a* Chicago visitor Wednesday. John F. Clayton was a Chicago yii* 1®!* Monday. W. Bftjley atteoded tobnainess in Chicago Tuesday. ^ MJHS Florentw Howe ^wiabir reoent Richmond visitor. Geo. Meyers, Sr., was a windy city V t o i t o r l a s t F r i d a y . " : j > Miss Katie Weber was & metropolitan . city visitor Monday. Mr. and MYs. John Olson were Chica' go visitors Tuesday. "C. L Page was a business visitor in Chicago last Friday. | V Will Niesen is now eu»p!oyedattbe Terra Cotta factory. * Rev. A. Roberts spent Monday and Tuesday in Chicago. f . Mrs. F. L. McOmber War* Chicago visitor Saturday last. ; i . M. J. Walsh wa* abnsinMs visitor In Chicago Wednesday. Mr. aud Mrs. John Worts were Chi eago visitors Monday. -- „. C. L Page was a business visitor in Chicago last Saturday. Mr and Mrs. T. J. Wakh Were China 40 visitors Wednesday Mrs. Johu Bolger of Woodstock was a recent MeHenry visitor. Edward Hrahan of Elgin was* visitor here the first of the week. Stephen H. Fremiti was a bnsiaese visitor in Chicago Monday. P. H.' Weber of Chicago spent Snn 4ay with MeHenry relatives Mrs. Roy Colby of Woodstock passed Sunday with her parents here. #. J. Barbian was a business visitor at the county seat Wednesday. E. W. Howe and daughter. Florence^ fpent Saturday last in Chicago. Arthur Bickler of Elgin spent Sunday : at the home of his mother here. Everett Sheruian of Woodstock was the guest of friends here Sunday. E. C. Barnard and son, Earle, of Rich- itiond were recent MeHenry callers. H. Ziuimermann spent Saturday and Sunday with bis family in Chicago. Misses Lizzie Kenuebeck and Katie Lit a res were Chicago visitors Tuesday: W. G. Scbreiner was the guest of Chicago relatives the first of the week. Frank Scbnorr of# Spencer, la., is •pending the week with his father here. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Going of Chicago epeut Sunday with MeHenry relatives. Joe W heeler of Chicago spent Satur­ day and Sunday with his parents here. Charles G. Buss of Chicago passed Sunday at the houie of bis mother here. Dr C. H. Fegers, Sr., was a profes­ sional visitor in Chicago last Saturday. Mrs. H. C. Hankerineyer was among the Chicago passengers Monday morn ing. •• W. F. RJIey was oat from Chicago Sunday to attend the shoot at Pistakee Bay. Edward Tetlow of Elgin was A Sun­ day guest jkt th# borne of Mfs. Mary Carey. - ' * Everett Hunter attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago last Friday. Glenn Thomas of Woodstock was a t gpteet at the home of W. F. Gal la her Sunday. Miss Alfrekla Beraer of Chicago spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mia. C. G. Berner. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mead spent Sun­ day with their daughter, M». ^va Davis, in Elgin. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest •pent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her parents here. Miss Lucie Carey of Elgin spent Sat­ urday and Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Carey. . Mrs. Mason, Lon Marshall, Mrs, G. Draper and daughter, Vera, yialted Mrs. Merriman last Friday. Emil Lasch and Mrs. Cbas. Lasch pf Chicago were Sunday visitors 'at the Lasch cottage on the river. , Alford Pouse came out from Chicago Saturday evening to spend Sunday at the home of bis parents here Miss Anna Sc.hoewer of Chicago vis* itfd at the home of her parents, Mr. Mid Mrs. Peter Schoewer, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Heury Albright of Al­ gonquin were recent guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. L. F. Block. Win. Schreiner and Nick Weber were guests of Chicago relatives and friends last Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Geo. M. Phalin of Tuscaloosa, Ala., was called to MeHenry the first of the week thru the illness of his mother. Mrs. J t. Clftitea aad daughter. Pearl, were guests vof relatives and friends in Chicago Saturday and Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Went worth and children aud Mitw Evangeline Johns vere went guests of relatives and MONTHLY SCHOOL REPORT. Total K»rolluent For Month Hundred Twrnijr-Ktftit, < ^ , EXCHANGE CLEANINGS. n .88 3 . M .01 ROOM «, WM. F. Ric|e. TeacheiC 'Enrollment in rooiu6..,v„ Boys, ft; girls, 11. '1 ' Average daily attendM)#.. .>t5 85 Boys^5 85; girls, 10. " Per cent attendance. .. *...... ,9S Cases tardiness. 8, boys, girls, 8^ Pupils ranking highest in scholarship TWELFTH YEAR. Locile Byrd . . »!.« Pearl Claxton M. M A Joe Sutton i/,.. .»5.5 ELIRVTENTIR Anaa Bolger Agnes Dodge, Fanny Granger, Chum Smith, Jnlia Stoffel..............95 4 ROOM 5. AGNES A. PERRY, Teacher Enrollment . Boys, 18; girls, 15. V' ,^/ •Iverage daMy attendaaee..^ ,s37.ftt Boys, 12 66; girls, 14 M-'-.'- Pejr cent attendance W Cases tardiness, 16; beys, tt; girls, 7. Pupils ranking highest; *- , TENTH YSAft. ' • •$?:' Margoerite Granger...... .. .. .«* Robert Knox .-..inifcAw.. .## VeraDftherty .T . .91 NINTH YSA^t. Clinton Martin »..... . .91 LeRoy Bobiandef *>.**»,• v... .89 Vlargaret Buss. . .88 ' ROOM 4, MRS. A. C. 'PATTKi^ON, V v"' Teacher. 'Enrollment.. Boys, 8; girls, 33. • # ' > Average d«ly attendant^ Boys, 6 84; girls, 31 46. : ' ' Per cent atcemiauce...., .... Cases tardiuesa, 2; boys, 1; «irl% 1. Pupils ranking highest: EIGHTH YgAR. % \ ^ Inez Bacon Alioe Rice, Elsa Block, Agues Tesch. .90 SEVENTH YEAR. Edy th Petesch . .. .90 Corabel McOmber, Esther Stoffel.... .89 fnlia Freund .. .88 ROOM 8, MYRTLE L. WATTIES, Teacher. Enrollment..... .............. .41 Boys,,30; girls, 11. , Average daily attendaaoa'... :».» 37.8 Boys, 27 4; girls, 10 4. « X Per cent attendance................92.9 Cases tardiness, 21; boys, SO; gifts, l0 Pupils, ranking highest; ^,p v SIXTH YBAit, Mary Bonslett ...I ,....'88.7 Francis BonMett .,.".08.8 Ralph Vitu Natta v>«»».87 8 FIFTH YEAR. ^ Alta Wentworth. Gertrude Mueser. Johnnie HiUe..... .88.6 BOOM I, LILLIAN E. WHFELER, Teacher. Zdk GALLAHKUK, Aseistaut. Enrollment i.;..; 48 Boys, 20; girls, 28. Average daily aitendaoee... .... . . .46.6 Boys, 1«; girls, 27 6. Per cent attendance 4 .i,^i.. , „.96.4 Cases tardiness, 10, boys, 8; gift* Pupils ranking highest: FOURTH XftAJ?. ., Esther Rice..»«i,.88 8 Lester Paga......»"*.y.:^.'^3^.88,2 Leone Perltfiw...... THIBD Y«A1* ' ",FV . Amy Umphere • 88 * Agnes Matthews... 88.4 Edwin Lampheca, Zimmer- niann 88 ROOM 1, MR& M. OVERTON, Teacher. Zue GALLAHKR. Assistant. Enrolfiu«iil • • .»». •»»•: Boys, 88; girls, 21. • •• - Average daily atteodanoa.,. ,.,,50.8 Boys, 30.8; girls, 20. Per cent attesdance 92.2 Cases tard ioess, 38; boys, 18; giria, in. Pupils raaklng highest; > ^ SECOND YgAlt, ':'h HAW*ENINQS IN M "HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND 91 9 .90.5 Ellen Walsh Glenn Well*. #88 Eugene Mueaer, Arraiwd 8 PIR$!T Charles Frett . 98 Arthur Freund.... 91.4 Eleanora Kinsala...,...... ..^.«..9I,2 Total enrollment....... .... .228 Boys 110 Qllfi % 118 Total average daily attendance.. .817 74. Boys, 103; girls, 1U.» Per centage of attendance, comput­ ed on number belonging 96 Total esses of tardiness 80 .. ^LLiASt-F. -9sm, - • • • Mln»tr«l Carnival. - The Bttrpire Stock company ef Me­ Henry have just started rehearsals far s big minstrel carnival. All the old fa­ vorites are still retained and some sew ones added. The "Broilers" will be there with new songs, new dances and new wardrobe. Among the added at* tractions%will be selections on the Notre Dame cathedral chimes. Freestnne, the noted aerial artist, has been engaged and will perform feats on tbe flying trapeze that have never been heard of, far less seen. This act alone--well, what's the use. A double quartet of ladies and gentlemen will introduce the latest songs. Mr. Frauk C. Going has been engaged to extemporise on one of the principal ends, and from thf way rehearsals started off the minstrel is going to be one grand success Date And full particulars next week»^ Tfcair Wedding Aa*W«n|)|ji The Chicago home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schan, who have a summer home at Roeedale, on tbe east side of Fox river, was the scene of a happy gathering of friends on tbe evening of November 29, it being the twentieth wedding anni­ versary of the host and hostess A boat severity invited guests joined in the festivities, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Miller of this place being among those present. Many costly and beautiful presents of cut glass were received as tokens of the esteem held for Mr. and Mrs. Scbau by their friends. Delicious refreshments Were served, and tbe uierry company left for their homes well pleased with A Miaccllitnenu* Ansortmmt " nf New* In Condenaed Korui fur CoWTen- of Hnajr People. Crystal Lake Herald: The surveyors have run the line from Crystal Lake to Elgin and next week wilt return to Crystal Lake and start the survey north. A Harvard woman saw in an eastern advertisement a scheme for saving coal bills and sent a dollar for it. When it came, it raid: "Paste* them in a scrap book." Kaae county, Illinois, is startled at a wave of crime which seem to be passing over that section. Robberies, holdups, etc., have been common in Aurora, Ge ueva, St. Charles and Elgin. The United States and Germany have arranged for a postal rate in letters between the two countries of 2 cents instead of tbe existing rate of 5 cents. The new rates will go into effect .Tan. 1. Crystal Lake Herald: An obstmetion in tbe pump in the well on the old Skinner place caused the* present owner, 8. 1. Vail, to make an investigation last week, and he removed from the pump tube a snake three feet in length Cattle inspectors are busy in the vicinity of Antioch the present time and many herds are being examined for tuberculosis, and as a rule are being found exempt Up to the present time very few cattle have been declared in fee ted Crystal Lake proper has thirteen cases o* scarlet fever in eight widely sep­ arated homes. All cases are nnd< r strict quarantine and the pnMic and German schojds have been closed. Ella McGales. aued eleven years, died of the disease on Thanksgiving day. Harvard Herald: Fully eighty-fix« feet of water has been struck by Roach & Hon in drilling their second well on t>ie Nolan farm, where a vein of gas was found in drilling the first well. The second one is down a depth of 205 feet and the water supply seems abun­ dant. Billy Sunday says: "Some people are so contemptibly ntiugy that they never lend a dime without singing, 'God Be With you'Til We Meet Again.' They are like old boys that sing thru their notfeS-~to keep their false teeth from wearing out from the friction. I knew an old deacon once that used to hum No. 99 in the hymnal every time tbe chorister announced 'Old Hundred,' in order to aave one per cent. The story is told of Helea Runt, the famous author of "Ramona," that one morning after church service she found a purse full of money and told ber pas tor about it. "Very well,*' he said, "yon keep it and at the evening service I will announce it," which he did in this way: "This morning there was found in church a purse filled with mouey. If the owner is pressut, ha or she can go to Helen Hunt for it " The jury in tbe C. Albert Sloan case returned a verdict of not gnilty. Sloan, as secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Woodstock, was accused of mutilating the books and burning records and pledge cards. The state was unable to prove that be actually had committed the deeds, tho he had admitted in his confession having done so. He is in­ dicted on another count--embezzlement --which will hold him in jail until the next term of circuit court. Richmond Gazette: Frank Bigger, a youth of sixteen, Hving in the vicinity of Barnard's Mills, has esrned quite a reputation as a trapper this fall. Dur­ ing tbe past two weeks Frank has cap­ tured 220 musk rats, 7 minks, 4 skunks and 2 coons and last week he disposed of pelts to the amount of $70. He seems to enjoyjthe life of a trapper and has a •ma) I ion t ir»* f J ' < « * « • • • ' -- r # v v M v % . «U VM« n-VWC ucai Barnard's Mills, where he lives while devoting his time to trapping. Crystal Lake Herald: Notices were posted on bulletins of the Illinois Iron & Bolt Works at Carpentersville Friday morning to the effect that the plant would work six days a week, commenc ing this week. The announcement came as a great surprise to the many iron workers employed at the plant. Here tofore the plant has been working four days a week. Increased orders and lack of snpply in tbe store rooms made the order of the company necessary. Tbe citizens of Crysial Lake have ex­ pressed their desire to have the Elgin, Woodstock and Lake Geneva railway pass thru their village. Petitions have been circulated and many signers have been secured. It will be remembered that last spring when the road applied for a franchise, the officers of the road and the members of the board eon Id not Hgree upon conditions. Finally the board passed an ironclad franchise which the company refused to accept and the #*>nte of the road was resnr- veyed, leaving out Crystal Lake. Iu a sermon at Ottnmwa, Iowa, re­ cently Rev, * 'Billy" Sunday said"This town is going to bell. There is ton much joining church apd not enough joining God. There is too much play­ ing tag with God and hide and-seek with tuv uSVil. I SOiuciiiues Wish I could pull a string and all tbe nnpaid- for clothes you are wearing won Id fall off. Home of yon men wou'dn't ha e anything on but a celluloid collar *i.<j a pair of socks, ami you women won't have anything on but a rat anl tome h-iirpinn." Did "Billy" get his text JuutttiufiiUsI SHOULD RETAIN OUR JUDGE. Jeript Charles H. Donnelly la Worthy of Re-election. Judge Charles H. Donnelly, one of tbe most efficient and popular judges that has ever sat on the circuit bench, is up for re election and our people we'earn­ estly believe are unanimous in his sup­ port. John Huemann of this place, who has probably had as much business at the coGnty seat as any other person in this vicinity, pays a high tribute to Mr. Donnelly when he says "that a better fit, Christian man never presided on the bench." Regarding the re-election of Mr. Don­ nelly the WaukeganSun has this to say: " While for the other judges in this district the public end bar entertain profound respect, admiration and con­ fidence, it adds to these in the case of Judge Charles H. Donnelly a degree of friendship amounting to love where in­ timate association is enjoyed, seldom accorded a judge on the circuit bench. This great hearted and companionable jurist possesses a personality at once cordial and dignified. He is one .of the most approachable of men, yet withal eminent and learned in his profession. Bis definitions and decisions are sound and profound in the minds of the bar, aud fair and just in the estimation of tbe public. He should and will be one of the three judges chosen next June. "Judge Donnelly is better known in Lake county than his associates on the bench. He is 'Charl •' Donnelly outside of court to a great many people and loses none of his dignity thereby,--in fact, seems the kindlier and truer friend because of his appreciation of the whole hearted esteem so honestly expressed in the homelier mannerisms. There is splendid tribute to the man and judge in the oft expressed confidence of this or that litigant from the rural com* munities. ' There is true regard ia the universal appreciation of Judge Donnelly by busi­ ness men and attorneys. There is de­ serving esteem for sterling qualities in everybody's likiug for Judge Donnelly, (t is great to be known and beloved as a dispenser of 'Sqn&ie Deals,' which ex­ pression pictures Judge Donnelly as tbe public views him." Post card albums, 25c, fiOo, 75o aid *1.00 at Block & Bethke's, DEATH COMES SUDDENLY RINQWOOD RESIDENT S DEATH 18 MOST SUDDEN. , R A Oreat PEMTU«!jK« At considerable expense TOe~ Plain- dealer bas secured for this issue an illustrated story by Enrico de Maison entitled "Christmas in Foreign Lands." You will find it on an inside page, and we invite all our friends to reafS it In tbe future we expect to run one of these high grade features frequently, having made arrangements at consider­ able coat to present to our readers a higher grade of literature than is usual­ ly found in a country newspaper. All that we ask in return is yonr apprecia­ tion and your co operation. Tell yonr friends about them special stories, and let them know what they are missing if they do not receive The Plaindeaier every week. We have arrived at the conclusion that the best is none to good for Plaindeaier readers, and we propose to present for their delectation a liberal amount of excellent literature that is a« good as the greatest paper in the land can produce. If yon like the feature, "Christmas ia Foreign Lan&,f Ml «• sol For tank heaters, oorn sheller*. etc., etc., go to Wm. Stoffel's, A Large Haul at Fox Lake. One of the largest hauls of carp ever taken was made at Fox Lake one day recently when John Converse capture^ 5,500 of the mud diggers, averaging about eight pounds. Tbe nets were started in the morning and they worked *3 4%. •> .-»# «-- • ---- --; " 5 -- u gCttllQ TTdl UDU UU' til after 12 o'clock at night, finishing tbe work the next day. Sbmething like 2,000 pike were thrown back. On dis­ covering the size of his catch, Mr. Con­ verse hired all the launches available to hanl them to his crib in Nippersink lake, where he keeps them until sold. The fiBh average about six cents per pound and are considered excellent food by the poorer class of foreigners in Chi cago and New York. iMtae Harnh, Another of MeHenry COUR- »y'» Oldest and First Settler* Pwaes Away-One of County's Beat Citizens. Wbile sitting in a chair at his bome in Ringwood last Monday evening, Dec. 7, l"908, without the slightest warning the angel of death called^from this life to his heavenly reward the soul of Isaac Harsh, one of the oldest as well as first settlers of MeHenry county, his sudden depar­ ture being attributed to trouble of the heart. Isaac Harsh was born in Waverly, New York, August 18, 1885, and was about foai years of age when his par­ ents came to MeHenry county. The founders of the Harsh family in Amer­ ica were among the early colonial set­ tlers of New Jersey and came from Scotch ancestry. William Harsh, the grandfather of Isaac, was an early settler ofc New Jersey. The Harsh fam­ ily came to Illinois from New York in 1889, coming all the way with two teams and a wagon and camped on the way. -The trip from Chicago to Ring- wood was a difficult undertaking, but after it was completed the family set tied about two miles south of the present Harsh home. Andrew Harsh, father of Isaac, lived here until the spring of 1840, when he bought and cleared 300 acres of land adjoining Isaac's present farm, upou which he built a log house with stick obimney and shake roof. The subject's father died in 1854, while hit mother Raised away in 1895. Isaac Harsh was raised on the farm and received a common school educa­ tion. His father having died when the son was eighteen years old, the latter remained and took charge of the farm. On February 5, 1802, he was united in marriage to Miss Lodusky Parker, daughter of Samuel and Sybil (Howard) Parker, tbe Howards and Parkers being of Puritan New England stock aud of English descent. After nis marriage he continued to reside on the old home­ stead up until 1887, when he moved to the home where he died. In politics be was a Republican. Ha had acted in the capacity of highway commissioner for several terms, acted as a member of the board of education and was a member of the executive committee of the MeHenry County Agricultural society for a great many year*. He WM a member of the Meth­ odist Episcopal church, and as a citizen was always prominent and public- spirited. In the development of Me­ Henry county, and especially that of his own township, he was at all times closely identified and ever ready to as­ sist in every project for the advance­ ment of the natural interests of his community. He is survived by an aged and heart­ broken wife and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph E. Cristy, of Waupaca, Wis. The funeral will take place from the deceased's late heme at one o'clock to­ morrow (Friday) afternoon. • Yon will find what yon want at Pet­ esch'a. Mew Woodmen Officer*. The newly elected officers for the Mo- Heary Caap of M. iu loW»: ' Coiioul--Eber B&ssett. • :.. ^ Adviser-W. D. Wentworfc. 11 Banker--John Stoffel. - ! v"! Clerk H. C. Mead. Bscort and Managers-It. F. Newman. Watchman--Walter Simo|* * ^35 *J: Sentry--Math. Freund, , * <*$ "t Physician--Dr. D. G. Welti. FORMER M'HENRY RESIDENTS Celebrate Their Ooklen Wedding Anni­ versary at Wabasha, Minn. The following clipping taken from the Wabasha (Minn.) Standard will be of interest to many of our readers, as the subjects were former residents here: Seldom is it the privilege of a weekly paper to be honored by the notices of two golden weddings in one week in a city the size of Wabasha. Fifty years ago Saturday, Nov. 28, »1S58, at the home of the bride's parents at MeHenry, 111., occuned the wedding of Lewis H. Mathews to Thankful Hick- ox, where they remained for ten years, moving from there to this county, where they resided for fifteen years. Mr. Mathews being in the employ of grain dealers, conducting a line of elevators, he moved to North Dakota, where they remained for eight years. His business then called him to Minneapolis, where they resided for five years. He then returned to this city, where he has been employed by the Wabasha Roller Mill company for the past twelve years. To this worthy couple were born two daughters, Mrs. Linn Whitmore of this city and Mrs. George Shaud of Tucson, Arizona. While Mr. and Mrs. Mathews were being entertained at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Linn Whitmore, on Levee street, Saturday evening, Nov. 28, 1908, they were summoned to their home on the corner of Main and Bailey streets. When they arrived they found their home all lighted up and occupied by the Ladies' Benefit society of the Congregational church, of which Mrs. Mathews has been a member for the past ten years. They were pleasantly surprised and liberally remembered* OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TO*!* DURING THE WEEK. * » Oscillating anti-tip Wm. Stofel's. bob sleighs at Entertains M. G. B. Club, Miss Katie Lanres entertained the M. B. G. 's, a newly organized club, at her home last Thursday evening. The girls appeared in masquerade costume, a prize being offered to the most comically dressed young lady, and in this Miss Mary Yager was the lucky winner. All report an enjoyable evening, and the jolly hostess is deserving of all the praise that was extended ber for her able way of entertaining and the dainty lunch served. Those present were Misses Rena Niesen, Mayme Heimer, Mary Yager, Kate Lanres, Maude Schreiner, Kate Keunebeck, Clara Jus- ten, Kate Engeln, Lizzie Kennebeck, Myrtilla Stewart. Milk Rice, the new breakfast food, 8c at Gilberts'. What People aro Dote* In Oar Saty fj City--News m Seen by The PtetedMdpir Representatives. . r~. Butter Market. . The price of bntter remained firm at 80 cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. . Petesch's for holiday goods. Elegant candies at Gilberts'. Choice perfumes at Peteech'a^J Cutter gears at Wm. Stoffal*^ Christmas candies at Gilberts*. You will find what yon want a! Pi t- ' For stoves and hardware call op * Kf ^ t VycitalV *' Everything In doll articles at Bloc&ft Bethke's. m Chapman's Gilberts'. Herdrich's the blues. Baking Powder, life; j||i; Bitten and Tonic rattle sr, - • M A new assortment of elegant 10 cent goods at Vycital'B hardware store. Old Time Ringwood Resident Read John itamthorp, an oiu time resident of Ringwood, passed awaj- at the home Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flake%. thk week 7*c at Gilberts'. |: J The Milking Machine, A farmer living east of MeHenry and who, by tbe way, is very much interest­ ed in the milking machine, called at this office the other day and asked us to submit the following question to farm­ ers who are now or have at any time been in the possession of a milking ma­ chine, tbe question: ' 'Are you now us­ ing your milking machine, and if not, why have you discarded same!" All answers should be mailed to The Plain- dealer for publication. Full kid body dolls, 25c, 50c and $1,00 at Block & Bethke's. fC as tern Star Knt«rtaias. Tto#Order of the Eastern Star of this place entertained tbe Masons and their wives at a basket social at tbe Masonic hall last Friday evening. An enjoyable program and refreshments characterized the social event and all present had a delightful time. Buy me some peanut* jack at Gilberts'. and '^kfer- \i »nnr« annntiri it V *^5' *? ™ ™ir; ™, of his daughter in Nunda last Thurs­ day, December 8. 1908, aged 84 years and 8 months. The deceased had many acquaintances in MeHenry who will re­ member him as a business man of Ring- wood twenty-five years ago. The fu­ neral and interment oocurred at~frnnda last Sunday. JBxearslop Rates to Omaha •la the North Western Line. * ©fie and one-half fare for the round trip, Dec. 7 to 17, inclusive, account National Corn Exposition, Omaha. Re­ turn limit Dec. 22. Full particulars on application to Ticket Agsnt. Military sets at Petesch's. New Royal Neighbor Officers. The Royal Neighbors of this place elected officers for the ensuing year at the Woodman hall last Saturday. Two new candidates were initiated and re­ freshments were served. The officers ai elected are as follows: Oracle--M re. Etta Wattles. Vice Oracle--Mrs. Hllah Thaimas. Recorder--Mrs. Ada Matthews. Receiver--Mrs. Clara Harrison. Manager, 1 year--Mrs. Cora Bassett Manager, 8 years- W. D. Wentworth. Chancellor--Mrs. Martha Page. Marshal--Mrs. Nina Sherman. Inner Sentinel--Miss Alice Simes. Outer Sentinel--Miss Lnlu Simpson. Toys of all Bethke's. description at Block & An Interesting Lectur% « A The lecture on "The Underground Railroad of Ante-Bellum Times1' ma­ tured Saturday night as advertised in The Plaindeaier last week. Rev. Ail­ ing, who proved himself a fluent and interesting speaker, kept his audience's attention intact tbruout the entire lec­ ture and all who were fortunate enough to hear the Rev. Dootor pronounce him in a class bv himself. Our people sin­ cerely hope that they may have the pleasure of hearing the Rev. Ailing again at some future date. Only twelve more shopping days be* foreCbristmas. j"- Have your eave troughs flwffl the rush at J. J. Vycitals. - The Knights of Colauibus New Year's dance at Stoffel's Date and full particulars next week; # A few of our young people attended the basket social at the Barreville school < ff house last Friday evening. They repeal'v a fine time. . The way to build up MeHenry is to • patronize local industries. Send yo*r * money to Chicago and it is gone; money | •pent in MeHenry is used here. ', The members of the Fox River No#!*,'-- >. gable Waterway association will en jay j a smoker at Vogelsang's restaurant i» ^ Chicago next Tuesday evening. -h , _ The snow of Saturday night pat" 4}-;" ",1 * sudden stop to the ice skating that wi|h being so much enjoyed bv the younfv people the latter part of last week. R. E. Burkitt, former telephone maftf: ager Here, and for the last two yeaali \ located in Woodstock, is now in charge^ :f • of the telephone service in Hebron. 1 • The Chicago & Northwestern officiate have at last complied to the wishes elf x> our people by beautifying their property * here by the addition of a new walk. \ Chenoa Clipper: Noah H. Pike, wfeb $ ha* been suffering for several weeks • •*' from rheumatism, was able to take A walk for a oonpto of blocks on the <l»ip> * Tuesday. " Photographs, frames, hand paintetf 1 . **\ china and holiday novelties for sale afe Hills s photo shop. The life siss orsjr<l& free with every dozen is proving an a*v .traction. Join the ranks. Inarsloa Rates to Omaha Via The North Western Llaes. One and one-half fare for the round trip, Dec. 12 to 17, inclusive, account National Corn Exposition, Omaha. Re­ turn limit Dec. 22. Full particulars on application to Ticket Agents. Dee.10 Military sets at Petesch's. - / Card Party. The Lady Foresters of St. Patrick's church will bold a card party at the home of Mrs. John McCarthy next Tuesday evening, Dec. 15. Refresh­ ments will be served and all are invited. Notice! To insure publication in The Plain- dealer copy must be in the office no later than Wednesday noon of each week. Advertisers, especially, are asked to take particular notice to this effect. ;T '̂T v" Is , ^ 77-"7, .v". , •„ v J > V - -- ' • / ^ A . * ' 1 . A * . Marien's Regensburger calendars at V. Maeuotiltitx " : i T t See the holiday display at Block & Bethke's. • ..... .. Hunting With Ferrets. It has again been broughfc to our notice that hunting with ferrets is being carried on quite extensively by local nimrods. On Tuesday morning two of pur local hunters were caught in the very act by a farmer living a short dis- Cknce north of town. The two sports­ men, who happened to be friends of the farmer, were not prosecuted, but were cautioned not to let it happen on the premises again. A few fines would probably serve to pnt a Ud on this form of hunting. Try Gilberts' great __i_ buttered pop ootn. It s K. of C. Klectlon of Officers. The annual election of officers of the Knights of Columbus will take place at tbe next regular meeting of that body at Stoffel's hall on Thursday evening, December 17. All members are argent ly requested to be present. Christmas novelties at Gilber|»\ The Woman Beautiful. Be»T»ty in face and form depends upon mental peace and contentment. Avoid the discomforts and tronbles of travel ing by using the long distance telephone. A rapid, pleasing way--and economical. Chicago Telephone Company. ^ The snow fall of Saturday night w«k Welcomely received by local aim ro#e; who find so much enjoyment in rabbit hunting. A large number of the littkl cottontails have already met their fat*. ? v"? Frank Fisk of Elgin has just ooo* pie ted a new summer cottage on biak r '| property at Indian Point, near Fox ' - . t Lake. The cottage is a novel one and has consumed considerable tine in itC * construction. , A baby girl arrived at the home dl; ^ ^ Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Block last Thursday night The little lady appears well pleased with her new home and ha* caused a large smile to appear 00 tip countenance of L. F. " % Quite a number of our young peoplil;; attended a dance in the haudsome u#v Lakeside pavilion at Wauconda la^jfc Friday eveving. A good time was en- , tj joyed by all and outside of one couple losing their way on the return trip misfortunes were experienced. ' With assurances of colder weatb^c " ^ from the government prognosticators ^ t which will keep ttie snow on the ground*' f for some time, devotees of winter sportiT' *, are praying for more snow that they " • may enjoy a few cutter and sleigh rides. ; Some of the more enthusiastic got oat "Jfj their cutters last Sunday and the merry jingle of the sleigh belle wsdt heard for the first time this season. "• th#^-:^l < -w!' /• • v:j feed iiriixliug. Until further notice we will grind feed mornings only, commencing at 10 o'clock daily. WM. BONSUBTT. O 'I ..• .?>rV + •* v •"-« • $} ^ * ' lit! h * . - There is a goad story going rounds about a traveling man who wasr^^ up in Maine, that dry state, where tb*^ saloon people say you can't get a drink . quicker thsn you can in MeHenry, n v The traveling man bad been in the stated ^ several weeks, and every town ha : ̂ 'made" he would ask of the hotel mat* if be could get a drink and invariably received the answer in the negative* But finally he got desperate, and h«r i went to the drug store in tbe httUt-J f town he happened to be in. He gav%V\ tbe druggist the wink and called him one side and asked if he c»uM get ' \: drink. The druggist told him ptTliapt'- the hotel clerk aid give him mwsm in* . } ' formation on the matter. Back to th# hotel he goes, the clerk referred him fc» tbe hotel keeper. Approaching the hotel keeper, he said, * 'Have you got £ bottle!"" Just tbat m-iiefc |h^ keeper took on a mysterious air says: "Follow ma" ITp of stairs they went and into a iittbif back room. The hotel keeper pullt<f down the curtain, locked the dour aa^il:;,1 then tnrned to the traveling .Man said: "No. have . ̂ , • ' ifi:- three flight#^ £ ; ' yont * - s W MIT?--