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smv*K•-<*# .« i>i" * ' *1 * /;•! ^R#^C!4 ^ ̂ | \ i_4 -V "• '.- |rf|.'a,. „ r' ' ̂ ll ; ;-- % R •-1^: v; - \?> , vt0 "^?9 ; i VOLUME XXXVI. JHcHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTErtBER 39, 1910. NUMBER 15 OF A PERSONAL NATURE A PRETTY SHOWER WHOMTR WE ENTERTAIN AND WHERE WE GO. MeHenrjr Entertains a Larg* Company of Visitor* Darius the WMl-Wlam We Rut*ri»in= Men wanted at Terra Cotta factory. F. O. Gans boarded the Chicago train Monday morning. John R. Knox spent Tuesday in the metropolitan city. E. W. Howe was a b a sines* visitor in Chicago last Friday. W, P. H0U2 was a Chicago visitor the first of the week. John P. Smith was among the Chica­ go passenger* Monday morning. Joe Weber and George Sehreiner spent Mond&y in the windy city." Mrs. Peter H. Weber and son, Carlie, were Chicago visitor^ Friday last. Mies Lizzie Thelen passed Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Rev. W. A. Cross of North Crystal Lake was a visitor in town Tuesday. Walter Warner of Elgin spent Sun­ day as the guest of McHenry friends. Dr. C. H. Fegers was among the Chi­ cago passengers last Saturday morning. Peter J. Frennd attended to business matters in the metropolitan city Tues­ day. Dr. S/S. Wells of Chicago spent Sun day in the borne of his brother, Dr. D. G Wells. Mral^Theo. Schiessle and daughter, Bertha, passed Monday in the metropol­ itan city. Alvin Kimball of Wauconda phased a ?s^v days last week with McHenry relatives. Miss Hattie Miller of Chicago i* a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nickels. Miss Ida Burdick of Elgin was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Baa- sett last Friday. Miss Gertrude Schaefer was the guest of Chicago relatives and friends the first of the week. Wm. Frett of Chicago Attended to matters of^ltrttsinesA nature here the first of the week. Mrt. Em Ma Hamill of Chicago was a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. D. G. Wella, Sunday. Mr8. John Walsh and children of Fox Lake spent the latter part of last week with relatives here. Miss Christina Pint of Chicago passed Snnday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pint. Milo Loomis of Woodstock spent Sun­ day as the guest of his father, A. D. Loomis, at the Park hotel. Thos. Good, Thos. Favero and "Cop" Casben of Chicago passed Snnday on and along the banks of Fox river. Mrs. Charles Givens and daughters, Leone and Kathleen, spent Thursday of last week with Waucond£ friends. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago passed the first of the week as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Miss Anna Wolff returned home last Thursday evening from an extended visit with Elgin relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davis of Elgin were guests iu the home of Postmaster and Mrs. H. C. Mead Saturday and Sun­ day. Miss Maude Granger came home from Elgin last Friday evening to spend* Sat­ nrday and Sunday with her sisters hepe. Mrs. Geo. Buss and daughter, Lillian, spent last week Wednesday as guests of Mrs. Geo. Naslund in North Crystal Lake. Mrs. Hettie Fuller of Wauconda passed a day the first of the week at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. E. Lam- phere. Mr. and Mrs. James N. Sayler of Silverlake, Wis., spent Sunday as the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. E. S. Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins and daughter, Adelaide, of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Wentworth. Mrs, C. W. Edwards and daughter, Hellen, returned to their home in Chi­ cago Snnday evening after a vary pleas­ ant outing here. Miss Elfreida Berner came out from Chicago Saturday eveniug to be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G Berner, Sunday. Emery Hartlette, Mathias Lanres, Louis McDonald and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colby and daughter were over from Woodstock Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Allen of Ring- wood, Mrs. Walters of Woodstock and Mrs. Button were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Merriman last Sunday. Mrs. Ella Lam phere and daughter, Hattie, and Miss Mayme Granger of Elgin were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lam phere Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cameron of Chi- oago passed Saturday and Sunday as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Edwards in the latter's houseboat on Fox river. C. S. Howard, Jacob J us ten, Henry Kennebeck, Wm. Bacon, N. H. Petesch, John R. Knox, J. J. Bishop, C. G. Frett and Wm. Simes were among the Mc Henryites who attended the Elkhorn, Wis.; fair last Thursday. James T. Walsh, at one time manager and editor of The Plaindealet, but who is now employed as a special agent on the Chicago Record-Herald staff, was a business visitor in town last Saturday and at the same time shook hands with his many friends here. l*Tendere<l MIm M»jm« Qru((r Lact Saturday KTMIh- Bar* One of the prettieBt showers of recent date was given at the home of Mrs. C. E. Lain phere on Saturday evening, Sept. 24, in houor of Mis* Mayme Granger, bride elect At the request of the hostess not an inkling of the plans reached the honored gfueat until eight o'clock, when she was taken by com­ plete surprise. While games, music and singing, very appropriately and previously arranged, were being thoroly enjoyed, the guests were invited to follow the hostess to the dining room, where Cupid reigned ira- preme, and. with a stolen glance from the bride-to be, behold the enlarged photo of a coy little msSdsn, po^ed as if nodding assent to one dear heuE-t, an ex­ cellent litnees of Miss Granger at three. Dainty refreshments were then served on tables beautifully spread. The last course, in the form of a huge cake, on top of which were poised a wee bride and bridegroom, was to be carved by the guest of honor and when the frosting was rent disclosed miscellaneous gifts, and as the delighted guest received each gift she belditalort, proclaiming the donor's name and her enthusiastic thanks. The evening's merriment concluded when each guest had constructed a bridegroom according to her own ideal. Honors were won by Mrs. H. E. Price, Mrs. J. N. Sayler and Miss Irene Mc- Omber. Hearty handshakes were divided be­ tween the hostess and Miss Granger MM the merry party disbanded, wishing "Long life and a happy one." The guests were: Misses Myrtle Wat­ tles, Louise Evanson, Florence Granger, Maude Granger, Fannie Granger, Mar­ guerite Grauger, Harriet Latnphere, IreneMcOmber, Meedames Ella Latn­ phere, H. E Price, Hettie Fuller, W. D. Wentworth and J. Walsh. Ditch to CoBOtct Lake*. Some forty or more property owners residing on the borders of Long Lake have organized the Long Lake Improve­ ment association, which has been incor­ porated under the state law and has for its object the construction of a waterway SO feet wide, 6 feeta deep and a mile and one-half in length, connecting Long and Fox lakes and thus providing passage for boats from one lake to the other. The estimated cost of the projected im­ provement is $2500 for constructing of a dam and the necessary dredging and it is stated that one of the results will be to hold the water iu Long lake at its normal level or even increase the depth a foot. Officers of the association are: Fred H* Allen, president; W. M. Ernst, treasurer; J. W. Cooper, secretary, and the postoffice address is Ingleside, 111. A meeting for the purpose of electing a board of directors will be held next week at Long Lake. Opera Hoiine Sunday, Oct. S. The Becker's society entertainers will be at the Central opera house on Snn­ day, Oct..2. This company of players carries all its own scenery for every act. Prof. Chas. A. Becker, who is a graduate of the Academy of Music of Munich, Germany, will entertain you with music, playing twenty-three in­ struments at one and the same time. Harry B. Becker, the minstrel mati, and Marguerite Becker, in their own act, "Joining Out," will make you laugh some. And best of all, ' Das Dentche Kasperl Spiel," the doll theatre, with eighteen dolls (3i high), horses, mules, dogs, cats and twenty-six sets of the finest scenery ever put on the road, will keep you in an uproar. Remember, this company comes well recommended. Prit •es, 25, 35 and 50 cents. Illlpola Auto Law. The papers of Illinois, taking the sag-, gestion from recent happenings; CaH general attention to the fact that A per­ son driving on the highway with a horse that is terrified at the coming of an anta has only to raise his hand to secure the protection and the assistance of the auto driver, who will at once stop. To decline doing so wonld expose him to serious penalties in the conrts, under the Illinois law, even if he were not de­ sirous personally of preventing acci­ dent, which all worthy auto drivers are. at M. K. Church. Next SiKiday. Oct. 2, is Missionary day in the Methodist Sanday school A brief missionary service will be held jnst before the close of the school, with short essays ou missions and the Sunday school and the missions of the M. E. church. You are requested to be pres­ ent. Next Sunday will be the last of the present conference year. Services at the usnal hour in the forenoon--Sun­ day school at 10 a. m. and preaching at 11. No Children's Hour service in the afternoon. WM. A. CROSS, Pastor. EXCHANGE GLBttSiiaS. TTFCP#EN»NG8 IN M'HEFLRY ADJACENT COUNTIE8. AND To Whom It May Concern. As I leave for California on or before October 15, all parties indebted to me wishing to make a personal settlement are requested to do so before that date. After that date all accounts will be left with Carl W. Stenger at the West Mc­ Henry State bank, who will be author­ ized to settle and receipt for same. This also applies to accounts due the firm of Drs. Fegers & Fegers. DR. C. H. FEGERS. <* Strictly up-to-the-minute millinery may be found at the Lotus millinery parlors, Wsst Mo Henry. A * Miscellaneous Assortment of 'ltew» ' ftema In OondenMU Form For Oootod* iWaoe of Baay People. Elgin's population is 35,9191, the last teft years showing an Increase of 8 548. The West Dundee Board ^Public Improvements is planning to put in a $15,000 sewer system. It is reported that the Northwestern railway is about to frusta!! vpeedome tors" On its engines to keep a nttord of the number of miles each engine runs KUQ pay tbo enginemon 00 that basis. * Tbert wis only one Democratic vote cast & thefeceat primaries at Genoa J miction. No one seems to understand just who it was cast the vote and the town is on pins and needles to locate the lonely individual. Federal spies, to the number of fift^ Or more, are now in Lake county, espe­ cially at Lake Forest, uncovering every movement of George Fitzgerald, sus­ pected of the $173,000 sob treasury theft three years ago in Chicago, from the time of the theft down to the present. The new city well In North Crystal Lake, tn the rear of the pump house, is Completed And accepted. It is 10 inches in diameter, cased with iron pipe 270 feet down to solid sock, and going thru 34 feet of limestone. There is 180 feet of good soft water, and a test pumping of two honrs at 80 gallons a minute failed to lower it a particle. Woodstock Republican: Prospect* look bright indeed for the future of tbe Emerson Typewriter company, the new industry reoently inaugurated in ibis city, for one day last week the officers of the cdutpany landed a contract with the United States government by which the Emerson will furnish the (tost office department with machines for the fiscal year 1910 1011. Young men, as you stand on the cor net making impolite and improper re marks about girls or women as they pass by, do you realize that some other -•fool mouthed puppy may be standing ou tbe other corner making similar re marks about yonr sister? Never thought of that, did you? Treat every woman as a lady until yon know she doesn't deserve it, then keep your month shut Work was started at Appleton. Wis., last week on the making of the biggest cheese the world has ever known The cheese will be four feet high and fifteen feet in diameter and will weigh 4.000 pounds. It will be built on a flat car and will require 50,000 pouuds of milk, to be supplied by 2,100 cows. Tbe cheese, when finished, will be valued at $10,000 and will be sent to Chicago to be exhiLited at the National Dairymen's association show on Oct 20. Nothing tends so much to brighten aud sweeten social intercourse and make life generally agreeable as the little at­ tentions, civilities aud courtesies which we style good manners. And since good manners are the natural outgrowth of character and kindness of heart, it stands to reason that one of our chiefest con eerns should be tbe cultivation of the heart and the affections and the up building of the character thru a devel opment of the moral sense. Genoa Republican Journal: G W Houdeshall has proven that sugar beets can be raised successfully iu this part of the country under favorable condi tions He put in twenty acres this year and the average weight of each beet will run about three pounds- Many patches in this section will not average that big on accouut of the dry weather at the time the beets should have been at their beet, but that fact does not designate that the soil is not adapted to the crop. ; Lake Geneva News: A most distress ing accident occurred at the P. H. Moore stock farm last Friday morning when John Letham, manager of the Woody Lea Herefords, lost bis right hand in a silo feed cutter. Mr. Letham was regulating the machine and in stepping away he slipped and threw out his hand to save himself when it came in contact with the kuives, sever­ ing it completely. The shock was ter­ rible, but tbe superb nerve of Mr. Letham and tbe careful treatment of Dr. Rngb, who is caring for the wound, is bringing him out all right. Citizens of Algonquin were much ex­ cited over the discovery made while building the special hill road that wf«s used for the" fifth aonaal climb of the Chicago Motor club. At the top of tbe grade and almost on tbe finishing line workmen dug iuto an Indian grave and unearthed tbe skeleton of what is said to be old Chief Algonquin himself. The skeleton was in fairly good condition, and while it is not positively known that in life it belonged to the famous chief, tbe oldest inhabitant surmises as much because of the location of the grave, wbicb was on tbe top of tbe highest bill and overlooking the Fox river valley, where nestles tbe pretty village of Al­ gonquin. So confident, however, are the Atffonquinitee that this is a fact that the skeleton baa been presented to tbe Chicago Motor club. HnatlliC or Treapaaalng. Notice is hereby given tnat bunting and trespassing on my premises on and after this date are prohibited. Viola­ tors of this notice will be prosecuted. Dated'this twenty-first day of Septem­ ber, mo. BTBFHTO F. SCBMITT. I HREE FAIR SEPTEMBER BRIDE6 MIM Elisabeth Kennebeck of ThU Place United to Woodstock Young Man. ANDERSON-KENNEBECK. A quiet yet pretty wedding was sol­ emnized at St. Mary'8 Catholic/ church parsonage, Woodstock, at high noon on Monday of this week, when Rev. Conway spoke the words that made Miss Elisabeth Kennebeck of this place aud Mr. Elbert Anderson of Winxlstock life companions. The bride wore a beautiful blue trav­ eling suit and was attended by her sis- tsr. Kathryn, who wore a gown of bine. The groom was attended, by Raymond McGee. Immediately after tbe wedding cere- ouy the bridal party iett Woodstock by automobile and arrived in Mclleury about 1:30 p. m. They drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E Price, where the latter tendered tbem an elaborate wedding reception. Tbe re ception was attended by members of tbe O. D O club, of which the bride was an active member last winter, and number of relatives of tbe happy couple. The couple left McHenry for Chicago on ihe 4:40 t.raiu and from that city down into Indiaua. where they will spend their honeymoon amoug lelatives. Nearly all the members of tbe O D O. club accompanied the couple as far as Crystal Lake and from all reports the time between this station and Crystal Lxke w.ts ased to the very be«t advan- Th« l>ride is the second daughter of .i'liin H Kennnlieck of this place She was born aud giew to womauhood near and in this village She i* a mo it pleas ant young woman and is held iu ftie very highest esteem by sll who know her The groom is numbered among the county seat's progressive sous. He holds a position in tbe Oliver Type, writer factory, where he has been a faithful employe for some years. The couple will be at home to their friends at tt()8 North Hoy avenue, Wood- mock. after November 1 of this year. The many friends of the couple here ex­ tend heartiest congratulations. RAILROAD GOPfiC SURE BIG MASS MEETING AT VILLAGE HALL TONIGHT. LYCEUM ENTERTAINMENTS STILLING MR VERS A weddiug of more than passing in terest to tue people of Johnsburgh and tbe surrounding country was solem­ nized at St John's German Catholic church at that place on Wednesday morning of this week at nine o'clock, at which time Ben H Stilling and Miss Christina Meyers were united in tbe holy bonds of matrimony, the official kuot beiuK tied by Rev. S. Wolfgarten, pastor of tbe church. The couple were attended by Messrs. Joseph Stilling and Anton Schumacher and Misses Emma Freund and Lizzie Stilling The bride was attired in a gown of white satin and carried a bou quet of white bridal roses, while her veil was supported by lilies of the val­ ley. Tbe bridesmaids wore gowns of lavender and carried pink and white carnations. After tbe church ceremony the couple were tendered a reception at the home of the bride s mother. A large number of relatives and friends were present and the day was most pleasantly en­ joyed. The young couple were the recipients of many useful as well as ornamental presents thruont the day, presented to them by those gathered. Tbe groom is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stilling. He is a young man ^of sterling qualities, being pos­ sessed with all the energy and thrift which go to make up the successful man of today. He was born and raised near McHenry and has passed nearly all bis time on the farm of his father. Tbe bride Is the youngest daughter -of Mrs Anna Marie Meyers of Johns­ burgh. She is a pleasant young woman and possesses all the requirements that are asked of tbe tweutieth century housewife. She was born and raised near Johnsburgh, where she numbers her friends by the score. The young couple will go to house­ keeping at once on the Meyers home­ stead, situated near the river bridge at Johnsburgh, where they will be at home to their friends. Their many friends ejttend congratulations. TON VAN WATTS. The marriage of Miss bernice Watts aud Mr. Frank Tonyan was solemnised at tbe German Catholic church at Spring Grove ou Wednesday morning of this week. Tbe contracting parties are young people who are hfeld in the very highest esteem by their many friends in tbe communities in wbicb they reside. Tbe groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Tonyan, who reside near Ricbinoud. He is an indus­ trious young man and has tbe friendship of hundreds*' Tbe bride is the daugh­ ter of Mrs. William Watts of Spring Grove. She is an accomplished young woman and has always been a favorite among her many friends. Next Dance Saturday Mfht. The young people of McHenry and vicinity will again gather at Stoffel's hall next Saturday evening,' Oct. 1, at which time another of those social dances will be given. Sherman's Wood­ stock orchestra has been engaged to fnrnish tbe music and something real classy is expected of tbem. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Dance tickets, 75 cents. Are Now Asanrcd V* and First Number »V!U Take Place Monday Evening. Promotor* Will Meet Bualneaa Men and All<St>tliern luterested and Talk Over- Plans. This (Thursday) evening at eight o'clock in the village hall here the pro­ moters of the Wankegan, Rock ford & Elgin railroad have arranged to meet the business men and all others interest­ ed iu bringing this road to McHenry. The promoters have thus far met with excellent encouragement from residents in the tcwcB thru which tbe road pro­ poses to run thru. In fact, sufficient encouragement has been given the pit) nioters thru subscription and otherwise so that actual work on the road has al­ ready commenced aud is being pushed with a vim and vigor that has never been excelled. The promoters are meeting the people of McHenry this (Thursday) evening for the express purpose of ascertaining whether or not McHenry residents want tbe proposed road to run to tnis village. From comments that have been made by o? o"? very best cltizons sv^r since the road became a subject of con­ versation here, we are led to believe that the road officials will meet a hearty welcome by McHenryites in general. Work on clearing the right of way aud grading for the track bed is well under way between tbe villages of Pala tine and Wancondi, and in case the promoters receive the encouragement that is looked for here the work will be continued on to McHenry. Those in a position to know tell ns that it is tbe officials'intention to complete the road to tbe Fox river in this village this fall, providing the citizens of McHenry want the road. The promoters of tbe Wankegan, Rockford & Elgin Traction Co. held a successful meeting in the little village of Volo Monday evening and despite the inclement weather succeeded in drhwing a record breaking attendance for the village. Tbe subscriptions made Monday -night, together with a few smaller ones made before, amounted to $2,400. This is considered Bplendid for the little village. The meeting was held at Stadtfeld's blacksmith shop. The anvils and im­ plements were placed to one side, boxes and barrels were placed about the room for seating ibe audience. Gasoline lamps were installed to furnish the light. The shop was filled to overflow ing and many were obliged to stand outside. The greatest enthusiasm marked the meeting and from time to time the applause would be so great that the speakers bad to pause until it had sub­ sided in part. It is understood that several more in the village plan to make subscriptions in a few days. Tuesday evening another large meet­ ing was held at Prairie View and last night at Grayslake. These meetings seem to be growing In interest and the promoters are greatly encouraged at tbe support they are getting every­ where. It is the intention of the promoters to also run their line into the city of Wan­ kegan and later on extend it farther north from McHenry. Thus it may be seen at a glance that the proposition looks like a mighty good one. For many years McHenry haa been wishing for just such a railroad and now that the time is ripe our citizens shonld lose no time, but get busy. Every man in McHenry who has the interest of tbe village at heart should be present ft to­ night's meeting and lend the promoters every bit of encouragement that they have in their possession. That the road, if bnilt, will be a pay­ ing proposition is already assured and tbe manner in which stock is being subscribed clearly displays the confi­ dence that IB being placed in the pro moters. Don't fail to be on band tonight. Pare-well to Black But. Thousands of Lake and McHenry oounty anglers bewail tbe growing scarcity of the black bass, which once furnished kingly sport in tbe waters of this and adjoining states. That raids of hordes of fishermen are responsible for partial depopulation of onr lakes and rivers is a mistaken impression, ac­ cording to a writer in Outing Magazine It iB declared that the passing of tbe black bass is merely an unavoidable in­ cident of agricultural progress. The plow, not the angler, has written its doom. N o longer tbe rains s weep clean- ly down grassy banks, carrying with tbem the bugs and worms on which the bass loves to subsist. Instead, they wash down tbe refuse from cultivated fields. Tbe turbid Inflow drives him to despair and the avalanche of mud floods bis breeding places and fills up the hol- IOWB around snags and roots until no place is left in which a self-respecting bass can live and rear his family. If this theory is true, it is of no use to plan new restrictions to protect this gainey denizen of onr streams. More and more the plow and barrow will en­ croach upon the wilds. Since he will not adapt himself to the new conditions, the bass must steal away in search for waters which the march of progress has not yet defiled. Have yon seen our five and tencen t counterT If not, bettor call in and save mo nay. J. J. VycitaL After several months of canvassing and hard labor Rev. D. Lehane, pastor of St. Patrick's Catholic church, has finally assured the people of McHenry aud vicinity a series of six high class Lyceum entertainments for this fall and winter, the first of which will take place at the Central opera house next Monday evening, Oct. 8. Rev. D. Lehane wants to impress up­ on the minds of the public that the object of these entertainments is not a money making scheme, bnt, as he ex­ presses himself, they were arranged fcolely for the purpose of entertainment, study and enjoyment for the general public. The series, as heretofore stated, will consist of six numbers, each and every one of which will be of very high order, in fact, they will be something different from what has been offered McHenry people in tbe past, and fiom the man­ ner that the citizens of this place have responded in tbe purchase of season tickets we feel safe in saying that the series will result in a decided success. Up to date nearly one hundred season tickets have been disposed of. The tickets are selling at the remarkably low price of $1.50, while single admis­ sion tickets will be disposed of at the door of the theater on the nights of performances at 35 cents each. The series will be opened next Mon­ day evening by John B. Ratto, imper­ sonator. He is peculiar in his sympa thetic interest, a careful and shrewd psychologist. Mr. Ratto always studies his audiences before opening bis pro­ gram, and adjusts his offering to the tastes of those before him. The result is almost magical. Absorbent interest lights up every face; enthusiastic atten­ tion crowds out the indifference so man­ ifest when they filed into the assembly hall. They leave convinced that Ratto is an artist. He lives every character be studies; when, for example, he pre­ sents Gunga Din (Kipling) he is Gunga Din. Seldom cau an unprofessional audience appreciate this poem, but Rat­ to has tbe rare quality of popularizing classics without having to explain their builders. While his programs are miscellaneous, each number naturally and logically follows tbe one which went before, combining to make a grand panorama of associated characters. In presenting each number, Mr. Ratto "makes up." He pencils in full view of his audience, telling an appropriate story the while. Pencilling finished, he turns quickly to the table mirror to adjust his wig, facing about to surprise you with the accuracy of the represen­ tation. Ratto has a noble personality, is zealous, gentlemanly, unselfish,--he wants to please. He works hard, which explains his success. The Leavenworth (Kan.) Times says: "Mr. Ratto is an impersonator of re markable ability and swayed his audi ence from screams of delight to tears of sadness at will. While most of the program was of a humorous nature, here and there he slipped in a touch of the darker side of life that never failed to score heavily and bring hand­ kerchiefs to the eyes of many. One of the features of hts entertainment that was a distinct novelty was the "making up" of the character before the audi­ ence. The make-ups were quickly done and as true as was his impersonation of tbe character itself. It would be hard to say which number pleased best." Celt-brutes Birthday Anuivernary. Mrs. Joe Abrens celebrated ber thirty- fifth birthday anniversary last Sunday by inviting a number of her neighbors and friends to spend the day with her. It is needless for us to say that all pres­ ent enjoyed the event to the fullest ex­ tent, as Mrs. Ahrens knows a thing or two about entertaining her guests. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith and two cons of Emerald Park; Mr. and Mrs. S. Wagner and daughter**, Clara and Viola; Mrs. Chris Sable of Volo; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller and children, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Stilling, Mr, and Mrs. Emil Feffer, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Winkels and Joe Smith <f McHenry. Tbe company left many beautiful presents to serve as mementoes of the occasion. Refreshments were aeryed. McHenry Given Advertisement. In its write np of the recent primary election the Harvard Herald pays this village the following compliment: "Joseph C. James, Democratic local option candidate, received a total of 614 votes in McHenry county, nine of these having been cast in Grafton, six in Dorr, three each iu Burton and R'ch- mond, one in Greenwood, twenty-one in McHenry and seven and a half in Nunda. A strange thing about this is that tbe largest vote was obtained in McHenry, regarded as the 'wetest* town in the county, while the 'dry* towns of Dunham, Alden and Hebron did not record a vote in favor of the Lake county legislative aspirant who was pledged to county option. Notice to Hunters. Notice is hereby given that hunting and trespassing is strictly prohibited on our premises JOHN HUFF. PHILIP SCHAEFER. STEPHEN H. FREUND. JOHN SMITH. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK.! What People are Doing In Oar RM; IJttl* Cltf-N.-s asSsss by The Kataawitt Representatives. Butter Market. On tbe Elgin board of trade Monday the quotation committee reported t)H» market firm at 29 cents. School books, tablets and pencils at Pstescb's. Men wanted at Terra Cotta factory Last Friday, Sept. 28, wan the first day of autumn. Attend the big mass meeting at the village hall this (Thursday) evening. A $5,000 scenic production at the GSB* tral opera house next Sunday evening, Oct. 2. Exclusive millinery designs. Partic­ ular hats for particular people at the Lotus millinery. West McHenry. See the Madame Sherry hats at Mrs. E. W. Howe's, over Block & Bethke's store, McHenry, 111. New godda every week. M. A. Conway has purchased the Ett* J. Kittle farm of 120 acres now occu­ pied by C. E. Martin. Consideration* #15,000. Only one Socialistic vote was cast iu McHenry county at the recent primar­ ies and that oue solitary vote, was cast in McHenry. If you want to see the Wauconda electric extended to McHenry sttcad the Meeting at the city hall this (Thva- day) evening. A large crowd attended the dance Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, last night <^uite a number of McHenryites helped swell the crowd. Eighteen funny electric dolls, three feet high, make 'em all langb. At the Central opera house Sunday evening, Oct. 3. Prices 25c, 85c and 50c. On account of unforeseen circum­ stances the public card party that was advertised in last week's issue of Tbe Plaindealer haa been indefinitely port poned. Excavation is under way fof a new brick block, to be erected by Peter B. Freund on Main street on the Side. What the building will be for we have been nnable to learn. Charming style innovations, correctly interpreting the highest ideals of the foremost American and Parisian de­ signers, are realized in the surpassing spec imens of our fall and winter hats. Mrs. E. W. Howe, over Block & Beth­ ke's store, McHenry, III. Eli Brink, former McHenry resident and who has been employed at th# Oliver Typewriter factory at Woo#., stock for some time past, has given np his position in the county seat city and has moved to West Chicago, where has again entered the employ of the Borden Milk company. - - One of the most enjoyable dances held at tbe McHenry House ball in many a moon took place last Tuesday evening. While the crowd was not the largest ever, it was composed of a jolly bonoh, which appeared to enjoy the hospitality of Landlord Bickler immensely. sides excellent music, the midnigkt supper brought forth many comments during tbe evening. the > .m The cement foundation tar tbe new Schumacher block, next to the Bank of McHenry building,' was started Wed nesday morning and it is expected that it will be completed by this (Thursday) evening. NOTICE--Came into my indoeore Sept. 19, four head of yearlings--three heifers and one bull. Owner can have them by paying for this notioe and keep of cattle. W. E. Walker. Ringwood, Illinois. Oct. 13. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. B. church will give a supper at the heme of Mrs. C. E. Lam phere on Friday ol this week, Sept. 80, commencing to serve at five o'clook at 86"cents per plate. All are invited. A large crowd was present at the Central opera house last Sunday even­ ing to witness "Sparks the Rounder." one of tbe most langhable musical fame comedies ever presented in tile house. The singing and dancing of the Haiders made a hit with the audience. 3 :.ntj The first auction sale of took place on Wednesday of this week, when Mrs. Ferdinand PfannenstiU dis­ posed of her farm stock, grain ;u*d. machinery. The sale was very largely attended and everything brought a good price. In fact, those present tell as that it was one of tbe best sales held fas this vicinity in some time. F. O. Gans did the auctioneering and did a splendid job. Work on the site of the new Hunter- Weckler boat factory building is pro­ gressing favorably. Quite a stretch of the cement foundation has already beeat laid, and Albert Etten is being kept very busy manufacturing the cement blocks, of which the building will be construct­ ed. It is expected that about sevwi thousand of these blocks will be used in the construction of the building sad they are being manufactured at the rate of about ISO per day- Up to data about three thousand btooks are to be laid. m