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, : , • : . / t • < * , , - « j ; MCHENRY '•'- r £ VOLUME XXXVI. MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. JUNE 15. 1911. NUM15ER r»2. WEEKLY PESSOIIAL ITEMS COHERE AND GOERS OF A WEEK IN QUE BUSY UTTIE lflLUGE. AS SEEN BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR FRIENDS. J. P. Smith was among the Chicago passengers Monday morning. J. W. Smith was a business visitor in Chicago last week Friday. Dr. C. H. Fegers was among the Chicago passengers last Friday morn­ ing. Miss Marie Quinn of Elgin was a guest at the hQme of her mother here Sunday. C. E. Jecks left Monday morning on a business trip to Mountain Park, Okla. A. M. Whitten of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. A. J. Kamholz of Cary spent Sunday as the guests of McHenry relatives and friends. ^ Miss Katie Schreiner passed a few days recently as the guest of Chicago friends. John I. Story of Chicago was enter­ tained by McHenry relafi ves and friends Sunday. Will Schuett passed a few days last week at the home of his parents at Al­ gonquin. , Robert Nuttingham of Kenosha, \^is., passed Sunday as the guest of McHen­ ry friends. Miss A. Roggeveen of Blue Island, 111., passed Sunday as the guest of Mc­ Henry friends. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest, III., passed Sunday as the guest of Mc­ Henry relatives. C. E. Gaylord left Saturday morning for Minneapolis, Minn., on a week's business trip. Miss Katie Engeln of Chicago spent Sunday as the gifest of McHenry rela­ tives and friends. Miss Anna Frisby is visiting at tho- hom^of her sister, Mrs. Harry Bacon, at Wall Lake, la. Capt. and Mrs^S. M. Walker of Chi­ cago passed Sunday at their summer home up the river. A. C. Granger of Chicago was a guest at the home of his mother, Mrs. F. K. Granger, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay of Solon passed Sunday as the guests of McHen­ ry relatives and friends. Boy Bohlander of Elgin passed Sun­ day as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bohlandef. __ Mr. and Mrs. T. Kimball of Palatine, 111., were entertained by McHenry relatives and friends Sunday. James C. Crummey of Milwaukee, Wis., spent Sunday as a guest in the home of Mrs. F. K. Granger. Miss Iva Mead, of Elgin spent Sun­ day at the home of her parents, Post­ master and Mrs. H. C. Mead. Mrs. George Smith and son of Ken­ osha, Wis., are guests at the home of her mother, Mrs. Math. Engeln. Mathias Rothermel of Kenosha, Wis., passed Sunday as the guest of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Rothermel. Mrs. W. Monear and daughter, ETelen, of Solon passed Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kim­ ball. Miss Edith Payne of Ravenswood spent a few days recently at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Payne. Miss Pauline Dern came out from Chicago last Saturday for a short visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Leonard Phillips, R. B. Walsh, Gil­ bert McOmber, Alford Pouse and Miss Elfreida Berner were out from the city Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Mix and sons, George and Harold, of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of John Miller on the West Side. T. L. Grot and son, Ernst, of Otta­ wa, 111., passed a few days of the past week in McHenry. They made the trip in their auto. Fred R. Goodman came out from Chicago Saturday evening to be the guest of his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman, Sunday. Miss Harriet Lamphere of Elgin at­ tended the alumni banquet here Satur­ day evening and passed Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. Emery Wheeler arrived in town from Freeport, 111., last Saturday even­ ing to take in the alumni banquet and pass Sunday with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Block and chil­ dren spent Thursday last as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Albrecht and also took in the auto hill climb. Louis Johnson, of Chicago was a Sun­ day visitor in town. Mr. Johnson in­ forms us that he and his wife will make their home in McHenry this summer. Lewis McDonald, Eddie Quigley, Isa- dore Feffer, Jos. Heimer, Thos. Kane, John Feltz, Emery Hartlette and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colby and daughter, Marion, were over from the county seat last Sunday. Miss Lulu Byrd, who has been at­ tending Lombard college at Galesburg, 111., the past year, arrived in Mc­ Henry last Friday evening and will pass the summer vacation at the home of her mother, Ifrs. Anna Byrd, ALirnNi ASSOCIATION BANQUET PROVED A VERY SUCCESSFUL EVENT SAT­ URDAY EVENING. The High School Alumni association held its eighth annual reunion and banquet at the Riverside House on Saturday evening, June 10. The rain which was accountable for a number of absentees did not succeed in dampening the spirits of those in attendance and it was a lively and congenial crowd that met the members of the graduat­ ing class, renewed .afiauaintances and sat down to a*banquet which fulfilled the fondest expectations of those in charge. The walls of the dining room were hung with th*> banners of the classes of past years and over the arch at the east end was the motto of 1911 in the class colors, pink and gold. The table decorations were myrtle and pink roses. The courses of the menu were excel­ lently prepared and served. MENU Shredded Pineapple and Oranges Cold Chicken Creamed Potatoes Peas Rolls Cucumber Salad Coffee Tea Iced Tea Milk Lemon Sherbet Cake Bon Bons Nuts At the conclusion the president of the association, Jos. J. Sutton, '09, in­ troduced the toast master of the even­ ing, John I. Sutton, '07. The usual welcome to the graduating class was spoken by Mrs. J. M. Walsh, '92, and ably responded to by Robert Knox for the class of '11. One of those delight­ ful coincidences which relieves life from monotony made this representa­ tive welcomed into the Alumni asso­ ciation by his first teacher. Of the fourteen classes which are represented in the association, mem­ bers of eleven answered roll call. Mrs. J. M. Walsh for the class of 1892: Miss Margaret Sutton, '00; Mrs. Marion Overton, '01; Miss Mabel Granger, '02; Miss Florence Howe, '04; Miss Irene McOmber, '0<>; Miss Myrtle Wattles, '07; Ray Page, '08; Leonard Phillips, '09; and Miss Anna Bolger, '10, re­ sponded with short talks on the merits of their respective classes and the courses in life taken by the different members. '07 carried off high honors in siz^, with '04 a close second. 'Op and '08 advanced'tjlaims to distinction, each having been graduated with an equal number of boys and girls. Their claims, however, were overwhelmingly defeated by 1911, which has the proud distinction of being the only class in which the sterner sex is twice the greater. Miss Myrtle Wattles for '07 read a class poem and Leonard Phil­ lips for '09 reread the prophecy of his class and explained how nearly the members had fulfilled their destiny. Every class made a strong J&id for the honors in general excellence. These were not awarded. -A. H. Pouse, '07, responded to the toast, "The Ladies." He toasted them, too. He neither roasted nor flattered, but appeared to think that because the ladies did the greater share of the work they deserved what praise and credit he could give them. The ladies thought so, too. Miss Irene McOmber, '0t>, responded to "Our Alumni" with a plea for more interest from the high school grad­ uates. Prof. A. E. Nye spoke some com­ fortable words of encouragement to the members and of praise for the class of '11. Instrumental music was furnished by Misses Florence Granger, W, and Mabel Graager, '02. Vocal solos by Miss Harriet Lamphere, '06, and by Miss Roggeveen were enthusiastically received and encored. """ With the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" the members separated for an­ other year, grateful for memories of a pleasant evening, proud of the new class and hopeful for the association and more good times to come. h M. NIBS HUNTER HONORED. Miss Edna Hunter of Elgin, who is to be a bride next week, was given a cut glass shower at the home of Misses Lillian and Kate Heimer on Tuesday evening of this week. The Heimer home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, a color scheme of green and white being carried out. The fore part of the evening was devoted to music and other pleasures that usually go with a gathering of the sort, while the serving of dainty refreshments closed an event of unusual pleasure and enjoyment. Those who made up the gathering were Misses Rose Jus- ten, Lena Stoffel, Mabel Granger, EJ- eanor McGee, Anna McGee, Florence Howe, Anna Miller, Lillian and Kate Heimer. G. W. BESLEY SELLS OUT. G. W. Besley, who for thirty-three years has conducted a drug store in McHenry, has sold out to E. V. Mc­ Allister of Dixon, 111. The purchaser and former owner are now taking in­ ventory and the store will be closed until Saturday morning, when the new proprietor will be open for business. We will have more to say regarding Mr. Besley's retirement and the new owner next week. All seats 10c at the Central Saturday and Sunday. Souvenirs Saturday night. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN nton THE COLUMNS Or OUR MANY EXCHANGES. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE. On the Roy Manley fariUj near Al- den, 1.10 little chickens were taken by rats one night recently. Two additional cases of smallpox have been discovered at Rock ford and residents are fearing an epidemic. Capt. Charles H. Tryon, former county surveyor, celebrated his eighty- fifth birthday in Woodstock June 2. The completion and opening of the Woodstock «.t Sycamore Traction com­ pany s line between Genoa and Maren­ go was celebrated last Saturday. Since Dec. 28 last there have been forty-three cases of smallpox in Elgin. The last case is reported cured now and the home released from quarantine. Harvard will be compelled to give up a good old fashioned celebration of the Fourth of July this year on account of the business streets being torn up for paving. J. R. Prouty, a Clinton inventor, has patented a butter machine designed to convert butter into bricks after it has been churned and salted, at the rate of 100 a minute. Improvements amounting to $35,000 or more at the west side factory of Borden's Condensed milk plant in Elgin are to be made, probably by fall, and the capacity of the malted milk factory doubled. The "Sane Fourth" idea seems to be gaining ground. Chicago and other cities thruout the state are placing the ban on dangerous fireworks with a view of lessening the danger (if acci­ dents and fires. Prospects for the purchase of Starved Rock, the historic spot of the Illinois river Itetween Spring Valley and Otta­ wa, for a state^park look very bright now, as several strong organizations are backing the bill. Richmond is seriously considering the proposition of oiling its principal streets this summer. A subscription paper is now being circulated for the purjtose of raising fund* to finance the scheme and the business men are re- sjtonding liberally. John, Jeanette and David, triplet children of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Rees of Elgin, graduated from the eighth grade into the Elgin high school last Wednesday. The llees triplets repre­ sented the Oak street school on the program of the graduation exercises and played a piano trio for their num­ ber. Alfred Beljean, son of William E. Beljean of Elgin, found a perfectly round, white pearl near the railroad bridge Monday afternoon. lie had been hunting clams for three-quarters of an hour when he made the find. The pearl is flawless and altoul the size of a pea. Its value is estimated at more than $100. Miss Emily Weeks is the youngest girl to ever graduate from the Elgin high school and will graduate at the age of fifteen years, Iteing sixteen next August. Only one person has gradu­ ated from the high school Itefore at the age of fifteen, Bernard Andrews, who finished in 1!H)7. Miss Weeks completed the course in three and one- half years. It would seem now that insurance companies who paid claims for dam­ ages resulting from the powder explo­ sion at Pleasant Prairie would be com­ pelled to fight for their money, as the powder company, it is claimed, is in no mood to pay the companies, the powder officials claiming that the in­ surance companies were amply pro­ tected by high rate of premium. There was joy in Kenosha when it was announced that Governor McGov- ern had signed the bill for tin' regula­ tion of the manufacture of powder in the state, and agents of the Du I'ont company have declared that the law is so stringent that it will make it im­ possible for the plant here to continue in operation. It is probable the plant will be closed down in a short time. Seventy-five miles an hour is the record made by Harroun in the gr< at automobile race at lndiana|x)lis May 30. This terrific pace was tolled off mile after mile and at times was in­ creased to over eighty miles per hour. Ten cars finished with only a small margin of time between them and eight out of the ten wen' equipped with Michelin tires. A new world s record for 250 miles in .J hours, 20 minutes and 29 seconds, was made by Harroun, whose name will go down in the history of automobiling as out­ driving and out-generaling the best drivers in the world. POSTMASTERS' SALARIES. The salaries of Illinois | tost masters have been readjusted, to take effect on July 1. Increases were made for Mc­ Henry ($1,300 to $1,400) and North Crystal Lake ($1,500 to $1,000), while Huntley is reduced from $1,000 to fourth class, these Iteing the only changes in McHenry county. WILL GRIND BUT THREE DAYS. Until further notice, we w ill giind feed on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sat­ urdays only. JOHN SPENCER. 44-tf POWER BOAT CLUB, TO MEET AT RIVERSIDE HOUSE ON SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 94. BIG MASS MEETING IEL§ A special meeting of the, McHenry Power Boat club will take place at the Riverside House at 8:00 o'clock on Sat­ urday evening, June 24. The meeting will be called for the purjtose of mak­ ing final arrangements for the season's racing schedule and also for the open ing race, which --rill take place on Sun­ day, June 25. This race will !>e a free- for-all and the first i»oat in to win. The club dues, which at a recent meeting were voted $2.00 per memli#r- ship, are now due and the secretary has just sent out notices to this effect. In view of the fact that only a few of the members were opj»osed to the $2.00 membership dues, it looks a.s if the members will "come across" with the, necessary financial assistance with­ out further delay. Both the commo­ dore, Mr. Everett Hunter, and secre­ tary, Dr. D. G. Wells, are kept very busy these days and it would be great­ ly appreciated by t hese officers ^f the members would be kind enough to lighten their work by responding to their request for dues. The club last season proved even a greater success than was anticipated and the officers art1 laltoi ing to make the season of 1911 a still bigger suc­ cess. This success, however, can l>e reached only thru the combined efforts of each and every member and for this reason it is sincerely hojx-d that the meeting of June 24 will bring out every member if possible. Commodore Hunte^ has already ex­ pressed his willingness to donate an­ other cup for the season of 1911. The cup is to 1m- raced for on jtoints, same as during last season. All further notices of racing events will be published in the columns of The Plain ieaier, to which each and every club member is asked to suit- scribe. This does not mean that it is necessary to subscribe for a full year, as The l'laindealer will be sent to any address three months for 40 cents. This will keep you |>osted on the club doings as well as summer resort news iji general, in which you all are inter­ ested. With everyone working the season of 1911 cannot help but terminate in one big social success and the officials of the club are living in hopes that all the old as well as many new members will make up the season's member­ ship. KITCHEN SHOWER FOR M1S8 NEWMAN Miss Nellie Newman, who is to be the bride of Lewis McDonald of Wood­ stock this, (Thursday) afternoon, was given a pretty kitchen shower at the home of the M isses Stoffel on Tuesday evening. When Miss Newman ar­ rived on the scene after an evening's drive (all pre-arranged) she was es eorted to a chair in the parlor that had been artistically decorated in green :\nd white and surrounded by numerous kitchen utensils. The par­ lor, as well as the dining room, were decorated in green and white, Miss Newman's class colors at school. The class pennant was also used. A large wedding bell hung suspended from the arch between the parlor and library, while the dining room decorations were prettiest of all. Here streamers of green and white hung suspended from the chandelier to the table. Myr­ tle and syringas made up the other decorations. The refreshments con­ sisted of strawberries, ice cream and cake, candy and salted peanuts. Music, games, guessing contests, "who'll bo nextV" etc., made up a most enjoyable evening, the guests departing for their homes at about the midnight hour. MISS GERTRUDE NEI8S TAKES VEIL. Mi^ Gertrude Neiss, oldest daugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Neiss of this village, and a graduate from the Mc­ Henry high school, took the sister veil at Milwaukee, Wis , on Tuesday of this week. Miss Neiss has been at the convent but one ye ar. Those from this village who were at Milwaukee to witness the exercises that go with an occasion of this sort were the fol­ low ing: Mr. and Mrs. John J. Buch and daughter, Katie; Mr. and Mrs. John Neiss and daughter, Lillie: Mrs. M. L. Worts, Mrs. Surges and daugh­ ter, Lizzie; Misses Anna Stock, Mayme Heimer, Eva Stoffel and Christina Miss Neiss will be known as Adams Sister Beatrice in the future. BASEBALL SATURDAY. On Saturday afternoon of this week, .June 17, the McHenry high school baseball team will meet the Dundee highs on the McHenry diamond. These two teams met the fore part of the season and our boys were victorious, altho the game was a hard fought and close one. The Dundee boys are out for revenge and will come up with the best line-up that they are able to put together. Our boys feel quite con­ fident that they are able to repeat. Everyone who enjoys the sport will do well to turn out and witness the con­ test. General admission, including grand stand seat, 15 cents. FOURTH OF JULY DANCE. A Fourth of July dance will take place at Stoffel's hall. Walsh's orches­ tra of Chicago has already been en­ gaged for the event and a big tipie is looked forward to. More particulars next weekt ANOTHER TO TAKE PI AT THE CON­ ING SATURDAY NIGHT DAN QUESTION IS THOROUGHLY DISCUSS­ ED-H. E. KUNE OF CHICAGO GIVES HIS IDEAS. The meeting held at Buch's hall last Saturday evening for the purpose of appointing a committee to devise w ays and means for getting money with which to build a permanent dam across Fox river below McHenry was very well attended, there being over one hundred representative business men present. The meeting was called to order by Dr. C. H. Fegei-s. It was the intention of those inter­ ested in the meeting to have Rev. I). Lehane act as chairman for the even­ ing, but, owing to the fact that the Rev. Father had not been feeling well of late, he sent word during the $ay that it would be impossible for him to be present. Upon his suggestion Sim­ on Stoffel was placed in the chair for the evening. Mr. Stoffel took the chair with Everett Hunter, secretary of the Fox, River Navigable association, at his side. The chairman, in his usual capable manner, explained the purjHtse of the meeting, after which he called upon different ones present for remarks. Mr. Hunter was first called upon for remarks and responded by giving an account, in a brief way, of what the present dam had done and the condi­ tion that it is in today. He showed where the present experimental dam had lasted longer than was expected when it was built and also made clear that a permanent dam at the old loca­ tion would be satisfactory to all con­ cerned. H. E. Ivleine of Chicago, chairman of the Fox River Navigable Waterway association, and w ho has probably done more for the good of the cause than any other one man in the association, was next introduced. In response to his introduction Mr. Kleine read the following paper, which fully explains itself: MR. KLEINE'S PAPER. The main issue before us this even­ ing is to consider how to maintain a fair stage of water in Fox river and adjacent lakes. In connection with this we must decide whether it is neces­ sary to build a new dam or whether it will be sufficient to repair the old one. We should all agree that the only way to obtain the desired results would be to have a permanent, new concrete dam. From past experience we know that nothing else will give us the necessary results. Another very imj>ortant ques­ tion is, should we dectde to build a new dam, would it be advisable to have it on the same site as the present one, or could the location be changed? A great many people from Fox Lake, Nipjtersink and Pistakee lake consider it a great mistake to build a dam four or five miles below McHenry. I pre­ sume most of us knowr why this was done. It was to accommodate property owners along the river below McHen­ ry, who at that time promised to make up a subscription of $1500.00 -toward the expense of the dam. At the present time I find but few from our lakes who are in favor of hav­ ing a new dam at the old location. They consider that a dam at McHenry would be much more practical and give far better results. A number of others are in favor of building a new dam at Lone Tree at the mouth of the river. This is favored by people along Pista­ kee lake and bay. The people in Fox Lake, north, and adjacent lakes are universally in favor of the dam at the railroad bridge at Nippersink. Per­ sonally, I am not in favor of this, as I would like to see a clear, uninterrupt­ ed water course between Fox Lake and McHenry, but I must state that I am jtositively opposed to any dam at the present location, and I can assure you that but little money can be raised at Fox Lake if you should decide to re­ pair the old dam. The reason thereof is easily explained by looking at the following reports made after the old dam was completed: Increase in height of water at Wil mot, none. Increase in height of water at Lake Bluff and Lake Marie, none. Excepting, that after a heavy rain it was noted that the water would re­ main for a longer period than formerly. Shorty's place, improvement, 4 inches Klondyke, " 4 inches Vidvard's place, " 4 inches North and east end of Fox lake, " fi inches Crab Apple island " 8 inches Nippersink, " 8 inches Pistakee lake & bay, " 12 inches German village " 14 inches Hunter's boat house & McHenry bridge, " 18 inches Emerald Park, " 2ti inches You would naturally expect that those who would receive the greatest benefit by a higher stage of water would be the ones that had contribut­ ed most liberally to the building of the dam. The following is an exact copy from the secretary: Money collected at Fox Lake. .$3362.50 Lake Marie, Bluff and Chan­ nel Lake, etc - - 600.00 Pistakee Bay and Lake 1508.08 German village and river front- 1041.32 McHenry 1102.50 Emerald Park _ . 217.00 Total .$7831.40 I think I have shown you conclusive­ ly the reason why we people along Fox lake are rather indifferent to the pro­ ject of building a new dam, or even repairing the old one at the nresent, location, about three miles below Mc­ Henry. However, we need a dam and need it badly. Every proj>erty owner, resi­ dent and business man is interested in this, as without water we can have no summer resorts. Therefore, we should combine all our efforts to obtain the 1 K*st results possible. However, before you can expect to interest those who hav;e been liberal in their former sub­ scriptions to again subscribe for this cause the town of McHenry and along the river must show their willingness to make up for what they have former­ ly neglected and make up a sufficient amount to pay for the improvement according to the benefits they will re­ ceive. A new clam will cost about $7500.00. We should at all times have a few- hundred dollars on hand for emergency expenses and in my judgment this amount should be made up from the districts as follows: McHenry $4000.00 The r i v e r looom Pistakee B a y a n d l a k e 10(10.00 Fox Lake and Nippersink. 1000.00 Emerald Park 1000.00 However, I would suggest (from former experience) that we do not figure on a subscription list, as rarely more than one half of subscriptions are evert* received. We must have the act­ ual cash before we can make a con­ tract. In conclusion I wish to say that a vote of thanks should be extended to Mr. Everett Hunter, who has given more of his valuable time and has had more trouble in this connection than we can realize. Among the others who were called upon for remarks were T. J. Walsh, Prof. F. M. Goodman, Dr. C. II. Feg­ ers, Carl W. Stenger, Edwin Miller, Wm. Stoffel, Ben Stilling, Martin A. Howell, Mr. Cook, Commodore Pugh, Charles W. Peters. All of the gentle­ men's remarks and suggestions were along about the same lines, the gen­ eral opinion being that a new dam at the present site of the old one was an absolute necessity and should be con­ structed. During the evening a general vote of thanks was extended to the chair­ man of the association, H. E. Kleine, and also to the secretary, EvereVt Hunter, both of whom have rendered hard and faithful services for the good of the cause. Before the meeting came to a close a motion was made and carried that the chair appoint a committee of at least twelve good men to advise ways and means to secure the money for the building of the dam. Right here our own Mr. Hunter again showed his liberal heart by donating an elegant launch to l>e rallied off to help the good cause along. The committee, we are told, has al­ ready been named by the chairman and on next Saturday evening at the Riverside House further action w ill be taken. The Pistakee Bay and Fox Lake delegation will again be present and another big meeting is looked for. One thing that The Plaindealer wishes to say a word about is regard­ ing the "knocking" that is going on. There seems to be a few men in the association who have taken a dislike to the secretary and have been known to make numerous unfounded remarks that are bound to breed anything but the "stick-together-spirit." After look­ ing up.the matter a bit we find that the men who are bringing about all this "rot" are some who have done very little or nothing for the dam so far as the financial end goes. We also called upon Mr. Hunter and found that his Itooks are open for inspection at any and all times. In fact, he is particu­ larly desirous of having the fault find­ ers call on him and he w ill Ite only too glad to go over the I took s and anything connected with the dam with them. The Plaindealer is surely sorry to know that such a feeling exists ami only ^opes that the dissatisfied ones will reconsider the situation and jump into the band wagon with the majority where the motto will he "B<tost" and not "KntK'k." Don't forget the meeting next Sat­ urday evening at the Rivei-side House, The meeting will be called at 8:00 o'clock. " RIVERV1EW CAMP TO ENTERTAIN. The members o i Riverview camp, R. N. A., of this place will again en­ tertain on Saturday evening, July I. This time they will entertain in the form of a dance and the serving of ice cream and cake. The event will take place at Eagle hall. More particulars, n^xt week. JAMES DOHERTY DEAD. James Doherty, one of McHenry's oldest and most highly respected citi­ zens, passed away at his home on Green street last Saturday evening after a short illness. The funeral took place from St. Patrick's Catholic church Tuesday morning^ Obituary will appear next week. FOR GOODNESS' SAKE drink Riverside coffee, dry roasted, t J. W. Fay's, McHenry, 111. 4»-8t ITEMS or LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER RE­ PORTERS DURING WEEK. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OTHER_SHORT PARAGRAPHS. Butter Market. Butter was declared firm at 22 cents on the Elgin ltoard oi trade Monday. Don't forget, the moving pictures at the Central Saturday and Sunday even­ ings. The Mystic Workers w i l l hold regu­ lar meetings the second and fourth Thursdays of everv month. The Mystic Workers took in fifteen new members at the meeting of that society last Thursday evening. A large class of young people made its first holy communion at St. Pat­ rick's church last Sunday morning. For a square deal and a quick sale list your property with C. E. Gaylord, West McHenry, 'phone 414. Oct. 1 Latest and best moving pictures at the Central Saturday and Sunday even­ ings. Saturday niirht souvenir night. The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus takes place at Stoffel's hall this (Thursday) evening. A Mr. Thomas of Genoa Junction has moved his family to McHenry and s occupying the Gage house on Main street. The Elgin Early Settlers' association*2 will hold their annual picnic at Lord's park June 24. Basket dinner at 12 m. and program at 1 :^$0. Moving pictures at the Central Sat- urday and Sunday evenings. Souvenirs will be given each lady attending the Iterformance Saturday evening. All seats 10 cents. From Dundee comes the news that Prof, and Mrs. E. C. Fisher are re­ joicing over the arrival of a baby girl. We have not learned when the little one was born. The Riverside House park is now illuminated by electricity. The wires and lights were installed the first of the week. The illumination adds great­ ly to the appearance of the park at night. John M. Phalin and Jay Doherty are among the very newest auto owners. The former has invested in a beautiful seven-passenger " Velie" and the latter in a five-passenger Ford. Both are well plea&ed'with their cars. Woodstock Republican: Lewis Mc­ Donald delighted a number of his friends in the mounting department with a banquet at Diringer's dining )tarlors last Thursday. We under­ stand this was Mr. McDonald's fare­ well to bachelorhood, which he will abandon in a short time. According to the Elgin Courier Miss Margaret Conway of that city is to become the wife of John Aylward of Mount Vernon, 111., on Wednesday, June 28. The ceremony will be per­ formed at St. Mary's church, Elgin, by the Rev. J. J. McCann. Mr. Ayl­ ward is well known to most of our young people as he was born and raised at Emerald Park. Reports that the Lake street "L," Chicago, is planning to extend to Elgin are again revived. It Nhas become known of late that Attorney Clarence A. Knight, well and favorably known o many of our readers and who is the president and holder of controlling1 stock in the Lake street "L," has re­ cently increased his holdings of stocks and Itomls in the Elgin and Belvidere electric road. Those who have heard the wonder­ ful stories of the vitality of alfalfa, with it,s six tons per acre six times a year, will be interested in learning there is another side to the rosy pic­ ture. A weevil has appeared which sin in w recks the hardiest alfalfa field. The government is at work on the problem of combating the bug and has inqtorU'd an insect from Italy which is said to be a destroyer of the alfalfa destroyer. McHenry county farmers who have followed the vocation all their lives say they have never until this year been able to cultivate corn, and in some cases twice, Itefore the first day >f June. I'sually much of the corn is not planted until the last days of June, but this year has been an exception in this particular. Only sod planting and fodder fields were deferred until June this season, while the work of culti­ vating, or plowing thru tl»u corn as it was called by the early day farmers* has been carried on in May, so unusual :is to cause comment in this respect. Lake Zurich is the training station of the Redjtath-Slayton Lyceum bu­ reau, which put on the entertainments in McHenry last fall and winter. Ar­ thur F. Plata of Waukegan has just accepted the position of second tenor and accompanist with the "Music Makers," the male quartet which made such a hit with the McHenry theater goers last winter. The "Music Mak­ ers" will take in all the larger Chat&u- quas in the east and middle w est dur­ ing the summer months, while the rest of the year thej will tour the Atlantic coast, south and Pacific wist