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VOLUME XXXVII. McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 21,lOll. X PERSONA!, ITEMS OBR BUSY UTTLE VILLAGE. J. C. Bickler Chicagoed Monday. J. W. Smith passed Monday in windy city. Theo. Schiessle attended to in Chicago last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Overton were Chicago visitors Monday. Henry Heimer was a Chicago visit­ or Saturday of last week. Mr, and Mrs. F, A. Bchlander spent Monday in the windy city. Harry Bollinger ol Sycamore, 111., spent Sunday in McHenry. Jacob Just an was a business visitor in the windy city Wednesday. Miss Irene McOmber passed Wed­ nesday in the metropolitan city. • Ben Rosengarten was a Chicago pas­ senger last week Friday morning. A. M. Whitten of Chicago was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Walter Warner of Chicago was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. tj. F. Block was a business visitor in the metropolitan city last Friday. , Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nelson were Chicago visitors last week Saturday. Frank E. Block of Elgin was enter­ tained by McHengy relatives Sunday. Elmer Lane of Chicago passed Sun­ day as the guest of McHenry friends. - Miss Maude Schreiner passed Friday and Saturday in the metropolitan city.. Dick McLaughlin and wife are spend­ ing th© '.VCCk With KcuOSha ielatiVES. J. L. McLaughlin returned to Chica­ go Tuesday after spending a short'va­ cation at his home here. J. D. Lodtz transacted business in the metropolitan city last week Fri­ day. Mrs. Chas. Selby of Antioch, 111., was a recent visitor at Kit McLaugh­ lin's. Curtis Westfall of Chicago was a guest in the home of Simon Stoffel Sunday. Mrs. Lucy Edwards of Dixon, 111., was a guest in the home of H. C. Mead Monday. Wm. Bonslett was amqng those who hoarded the Chicago train Wednesday morning. F. B. Doran of St. Paul, Minn., passed a few days recently at the home of W. B, Gilbert. Peter P. Rotherroel transacted mat­ ters of a business nature in Chicago Wednesday. W. H. Laughlin and family of Dows, la., spent last week with the former's mother here. J. W. Smith attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago laqt week Friday. Arthur Biokler of Rogers Park spent the first of the week with Mo- Henry friends. > Robert Nuttingham of Kenosha, Wis., spent Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. Miss Martha Althoff of Kenosha is spending the week as the guest of McHenry relatives. Mrs. Charles Chamberlain of Twin Lakes, Wis., is the guest of McHenry relatives this week. Miss Anna Miller passed the latter part of last week as the guest of Elgin relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Parks of Wood­ stock were guests of McHenry rela­ tives the first of the week. Gilbert McOmber, Leonard Phillips and Alford Pouse spent Sunday at their respective homes here. A. C. Granger of Chicago was enter­ tained in the home of his mother, Mrs. F. K. Granger, Sunday. Miss Macie Dake of Chicago was entertained in the home of the Mrases Anna and Irene Frisby Sunday. C. W. Edwards of Chicago passed a few days the latter part of last week as the guest of McHenry friends. Mrs. N. H. Petesch went to Chicago Sunday evening, where she attended the funeral of an aunt on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George G. Smith and son, Harrison, of Elgin passed Sunday at the home of Mrs. Alseqa Smith. Mr. and Mrs, C. A, Kirwan and phildren of Crystal Lake were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Spencer Sunday. Mrs. Lewis McDonald of Woodstock passed Tuesday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Newman. F. H. Schau and Geo. W. Johnson of Chicago passed last week at the sum­ mer home of the former on Fox river. Mrs. Charles B. Harmsen and daugh­ ter were among those to board the Chicago train on Friday morning of last week. J. F. Adams has given up his posi­ tion as lineman with the North Shore Electric company and returned to his home here. Mathias Rothermel of Kenosha, Wis., was a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Rother­ mel, Sunday. Miss Christina Pint returned to Chi­ cago Sunday evening after spending the week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pint. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bonslett of Chi­ cago came out in their machine last Saturday and passed Sunday aa the guest of the former's mother, Mrs. Margaret Bonslett. NUMBER 14. The winter prices for milk to be paid by the Borden company average seven and one-half cents per hun­ dred lower than for the corresponding period of a year ago. The average price for the six months beginning October 1 is $1.7» 1-6, while the average price paid for the corres­ ponding six months in 1910 was 91.86f. The contract day was last Friday. H. E. Price, superintendent of the local plant, opened his books at seven o'clock and before the hour of closing them, 4:00 p. m., all the milk wanted was contracted for. The company this year contracted for considerably more milk than last year and from all indi­ cations the McHenry plant will pre­ sent an unusually busy scene during the coming six months. Thpt the farmers are satisfied with the prices offered is evidenced from the manner in which they signed the contracts. While a few of the milk producers were of the opinion that the prices would be boosted somewhat this winter, the general belief was that the prices would be less than last winter. Some of the farmers did not hesitate in saying that the prices were even higher than they had expected, their guess being that the average price would be about $1.75 during the win­ ter months. The prices to be paid by the Borden company during the winter months are as follows: October $1.70 ' November 1.85 December _.. 1.90 January.. 1.85 February 1.80 March „ 1.65 Average for six months...$1.79 1-6 The prices fo» the corresponding period in 1909 and 1910 were as follows: 1910 1909 October #1.70 $1.55 November 1.90 1.70 December 2.00 1.75 January 2.00 1.75 February 1.90 1.70 March 1.70 1.55 NEICBANDISE SHOOT SUNDAY RINGWOOD GUN CLUP WILL HOM> NOVEL EVENT NEXT SUNDAY. The members of the Ringwood Gun club will hold a merchandise shoot on the Ringwood grounds next Sunday, September 84. The club members are all4 very en­ thusiastic over the favorable prospects of the season and work along the line of increasing the membership as well as providing a cracking fine season's schedule, is going along most harmon­ iously. The shoot -advertised for next Sun­ day is something in the way of a novel­ ty to most of the local shooters and every member of the club has already signified his intention of getting in on the sport on that day. Fifteen suitable prizes will be put up and awarded to the fifteen shooters registering the highest scores during the day. Only those shooting thruout the entire program will be eligible to prizes. The prizes will be placed into a grab bag and the winner allowed to make one grab for a prize. In this manner the lncky man will get the best prize. The day's sport will begin at eleven o'clock and continue until the whole program, consisting of one hundred targets, has been shot thru. The membership of this club is the largest of any like club ever organized in this vicinity and from what we are able to learn the season is bound to terminate into a hummer, at least so far as amusement and good times are concerned. If you have not joined the club and you enjoy the sport the officers of the club will be only too pleased to make out a membership ticket for you. Don't forget the event next Sunday. Therms, going to be something doing and if you like the sport you will be missing seme fun by staying away. Everybody welcome. WILL VILLAGE PAY BILLOT A number of the more interested ones are asking themselves if the vil­ lage will continue to pay the North Shore jplectric company the full light­ ing bills or will It deduct for the nights that it had very poor or no service at all? It seems to us that the village should not pay the full amount, as the company surely has not given us the service as set aside in the ordinance covering the lighting of village streets. Quite a number of private users of electricity are also becoming disgusted with the service and unless a change for the better is at once forthcoming we can see where gas systems will re­ place the electric lights the coming winter. The public simply will not stand for such service as we have been getting in the past. A SHALL BLAZE. A small blaze did considerable dam­ age to the kitchen in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Feffer last Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Feffer were away from home when the fire took place, but the children neighbors succeeded in quenching the blase be­ fore a great deal of damage was done. U-fcf Tablets at Petesch's. WlilUS KCEIVE CUPS HUENRY rown MAT CUB MZTS SATURDAY EVEMK SEASON'S COPS ABE NERS -C. W. EI INC The McHenry Power Boat club wound up its season of 1911 last Satur­ day evening in a most appropriate manner at the Riverside hotel. The various boat owners, who during the season were fortunate enough to win cups, were presented with them. Rev. D. Lehane, who presided, made a few very pleasing and suitable re­ marks and then proceeded to present the cups to the different winners. With each presentation the winner was given a compliment of the sort that ouly Rev. Lehane knows how to bestow in the proper manner. Dr. Thompson of Chicago, accom­ panied by a party of friends, made the trip from Fox Lake for the purpose of receiving andv taking back with him the cup donated by C. W. Edwards and was the only winner to be disappoint­ ed, as neither Mr. Edwards nor a rep­ resentative made his appearance, like­ wise the cup, and, inasmuch as the cup promised and so advertised had never been turned over to the club nor any of its proper officers and strict search only revealed the fact that Mr. Ed­ wards had taken the cup away with him, placed the club committee in the very humiliating position of having the winner present and the Edwards cup not to be found. The}' were, however, equal to the occasion and immediately held a full committee meeting and agreed to present Dr. Thompson with a cup which they had in reserve (sub­ stituting same for cup in question) and for which they had to pay. There had been a great many re­ marks made uncomplimentary to the judges and their ruling in the race in which the cup in question was the prize. However, the rulings were made striotly in accordance with the racing rules of the club, a copy of which was sent to every member and with which they should be familiar, as considerable money and time was spent having same published, In this particular race, which was held Sundayt Sept. 3, and for which Mr. Edwards offered a cup, stipu­ lating that the Fox Lake Country club should be invited to participate, the first boat over the finishing line was the Sharpshooter, which was disquali­ fied for violating one of the racing rules. The second boat to cross was Rebecca, which, having started two minutes ahead of her time (thru an error of the starter), would rightfully have been fifth or sixth boat at the finish. Third boat was the Harriet H., which overran her five per cent time allowance (it being her first race after a trial). Third boat was the Coinisteo, a few seconds after Harriet H. and the real winner. The club officers ask no special favors. They only ask that the typical, intelligent, fair-minded club members and citizens of our town, who are able to hear without prejudice, tnink without partiality "and without passion, reason for themselves and they will conclude that whereas the judge and officers of the club evidently can­ not please every member and specta­ tor, they are strictly following the racing rules and favoring no one. It is particularly noticeable that most all of this annoyance has been caused by members who are commonly known in all boat clubs as the "rocking chair fleet," who never do anything them­ selves, but ait on the club porch with their feet on the rail and criticise all in the club who are real workers --they themselves only trying to undo the good work of those who give up a great deal of time and real hard work that the racing may be a success and a source of entertainment to spectators and boat owners. It is sincerely hoped that the mem­ bers as well as the public in general will give the new officers of the Mc­ Henry Power Boat club every encour­ agement and assistance possible as the future ol this club is only assured thru this source. The new qfficers are all worthy gentlemen and should be given the same consideration as has been accorded the outgoing ones. If all will do this we can see where the season of 1912 will be even more of a success than has the one just closed. *** CONSOLIDATION OT ELECTRIC CONCERNS. The consolidation of the suburban electrical lighting and power concerns around Chicago, controlled by the Commonwealth Edison interests, will be concluded shortly. Between 95 and 98 per cent of the stocks of the North Shore Electric, the Economy Light and Power and the Illinois Valley Gas and Electric companies have already been deposited with the Illinois Trust and Savings bank for exchange in a new corporation to be formed to take over the properties. The deal will be consummated as soon as Samuel Insull can find a chance to divert his atten­ tion from the elevated railroad matters. A NEW WHISTLE. The engine house at the local Bor­ den factory has again been equipped with a whistle, for which all employes as well as the citizens ix* general feel grateful. fifofrool books at Peteseb's. 14-tf WEEIIY EXCHANGE HERS Elgin Courier, Saturday, Sept. 16: Miss Mina Larsen, daughter of Thor- sten Larsen of 488 Barrett avenue, became the bride of Thomas A. Frisby of 21 Villa court, at 2 o'clock this aft­ ernoon at St. Mary's parish- house, Rev. J. J. McCann officiating. The service was a simple one, just the members of the two families wit­ nessing the ceremony. The bride and groom were unattended. The bridal robe was of creme satin, made entraine and .high in the neck, with long sleeves. Trimmings were of Venetian point and Chantilly laces. The bouquet was of bride's roses and lilies of the valley, in a shower. A reception was held at the house at 2:30, guests numberihg about thir­ ty, all relatives and a couple of inti­ mate friends. The reception was in­ formal, with an impromptu program of music: A wedding luncheon was served, Mrs. Anderson catering. Decorations in the parlors of the home were in white asters, a fine white vine and smilax and potted plants. Pink, and white asters with the vines and ferns, etc., were used in the dining IDOIB. Mr. and\ Mrs. Frisby left late this afternoon Jer a short trip and will be at home uX friends after Nov. 1, at 376 Chicago sficeet. The bride hatk always been at home since finishing school, and has many friends here, having resided here all her lifetime. She is a monitor of the First Congregational church. The groom is a mail carrier here and has lived in Elgin for a number of years, coming here from McHenry. Out of town guests were Mrs. Ellen Frisby of MoHpni-y. mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. George Frisby of McHenry, a brother, and his family; James Frisby, McHenry, another bro­ ther; Miss Frisby, McHenry, a sister, and Miss Anna Cleary, a niece of the groom from McHenry; Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Foster and Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Pamer, Chicago: Prof. L. T. Larsen and family of Memphis, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Winfred B. Larsen of Northfield, Minn., who came this morn­ ing; Mrs. M. S. Larsen of La Junta, Col., and daughter, Ruth: Mrs. B. An­ derson and son, Arthur, of Chicago. Mrs. M. S. Larsen and Mrs. Anderson are aunts of the bride. STORES TO CLOSE ON SUNDAY BUSINESS KEN OF NCHENBY AGBEE TO CLOSE DURING WINTER. A meeting of the business men took place at the McHenry Pleasure club's quarters one evening last week and after an hour's talk over the situation it was decided to close their respective places of business all day Sunday from Oetober 1, 1911, to April 1, 1912. Not only was the Sunday closing pro|K)sition discussed, but also other matters that proved beneficial were also disposed of. The Plaindealer be­ lieves that as a result of this meeting the business men of McHenry are draw ing closer together and that the next step win be to organize a business men's association. In many of the towns in the state organizations of this sort have proven wonderful things for the business men and why McHenry has gone without such we are unable to understand. The business men of today must be protected and the only way to do this and do it properly is by way of unity. Just as long as the business men are separated and fighting one another the proper termination cannot be reached. The move of the business men to close on Sundays during the winter months, we believe, is a good one and the public should look at U in the right light. Every fair-minded person is well aware that the business men and their help appreciate the fact that Sunday was set aside for the day of rest and Why they should be deprived of this privilege is beyond explanation. There isn't a person residing in Mc­ Henry and the surrounding country but who is able to do his or her trad­ ing during the six work days of the week, so why not do this and give the business man and his helpers the seventh day, the day that all humanity deserves as a day of rest? Those who have signed the agree­ ment are as follows: H. E. Buch, M. J. Walsh, Charles G. Frett, Jos. W. Freund, Block & Bethke, M. M. Niet- en. E. F. Matthews, F. A. Bohlander, J. J. Vycital, N. P. Steilen & Son, J. D. Lodtz, John Stoffel, Wm. Stoffel, F. L. McOmber and L. Huck. WEDDING DANCE AT JOHNSBUKGH. A wedding dance will take place at Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, on Wednes­ day evening of next week, Sept. 27. Preparations are being made by Man­ ager Smith to entertain one of the largest crowds on this occasion that has ever assembled at this resort. Heimer's McHenry orchestra, the original musical kids, will be there with the music that made Alexander's Rag Time band famous. All the young people are going so you had better join the crowd and get in on this big time. Dance tickets, 50 cents. A cordial invitation is extended to all. AS TAKEN FROM TIE COLUMNS OT BUR MANY EXCHANGES. Elgin is again having an epidemic of typhoid fever. A Woodstock paper last week stated that at that time there were no cases of infantile paralysis in that city. The lower grades of school are open this week. Elgin is considerably excited over a five acre patch of Canada thistles for nobody seems to have authority to destroy them and the seed is spread­ ing. A Chicago boy is reported to have driven his motor cycle from Chicago to Williams Bay, a distance of ninety miles, in two hours and twenty min­ utes--that's going some. A traction engine belonging to Mc- Dougal Bros, of Wilmot went thru a bridge across the Fox river the other night. Th*» bridge was wrecked, but the men in charge of the engine escaped injury. Farmers owning property adjacent to and a part of the course over which the national road raagjfe were run at Elgin last* month pr&fit handsomely by the holding of the big motor event in that city. Seventy-five farmers have just distributed $14,700 among themselves. Joe Bassett, who has been following the racing game for fifty or more years, drove an exhibition mile before the race program started at the Beloit fair, driving "Dick," who was first seen at the side of his mother twenty- nine years ago. The combined ages of horse and driver are 105 years. Wilbur Gienn Voiiva of Zion City, successor to the late John Alex. Dowie, has been discharged from all indict­ ments pending against him in the cir­ cuit court of Lake county, thru the efforts of his attorneys, George W. Field and C. P. Barnes of Woodstock, without going thru a trial before a jury. To sell pianos in some large cities, business houses appear to reach the limit. They hire a woman to take a fiat, dress in deep mourning, and have in the flat one of their instruments. An "ad" is then put in the local papers, stating that because of her husband's death the widow at the flat will sell an instrument as good as new for a nomi­ nal sum. A big sea serpent that had been frightening citizens of Janesville for some time was shot by an employe of the Rock River Machine company, while disporting itself in the waters of the Rock river, It proved to be an enormous marine snake and is on ex­ hibition at the rear of the machine company's building, hung from a scaf­ fold and a block and tackle. Harvard Independent: Chelson Sweet had his left hand painfully burned and his eyebrows and hair singed while rescuing his cousin, Miss Cora Hogan, whose dress had caught fire. While using wood alcohol to generate the gasoline stove something went wrong and the flames burst out suddens!*- wet­ ting fire to her dress. Mr. Sweet went to her relief, receiving the burns while smothering the blaze. Cora was for tunate to escape without any injuries to speak of. A recent fire on a farm belonging to Alex Glass of Harvard and located four miles west of Marengo, consumed every building on the farm, save the resi­ dence. In the barn were forty tons of hay, a quantity of straw, three horses, several sets of harness. The tool house with all the machinery on the farm, the granary with 200 bushels of oats and other grain, a hog hoi^te, a double corn orlb and a chicken' house, all were a prey to the flames. The origin of the fire appears a mystery and how it could start at 4 o'clock a. m., without an electric storm prevailing, adds to the mystery. The 14,500 pupils in the Kane county public schools are to compete in an old-fashioned "spelling bee" for the county championship. The contest started in Aurora with the beginning of school last Monday, and will not be finished until spring. In the begin­ ning the championship of each room will be decided. Then the champions of rooms will meet for the champion­ ships of schools, the champions of schools in each city or township will be pitted against each other for the championship of the city or township. The champions of the oities and town­ ships will meet at Geneva in the final pell down. I Lake county will soon be the home of one of the finest sanitoriums and homes for the disabled and aged in the country--the Vikings'Valhalla. It will be located on the banks of Deep lake and cost between $30,000 and $40,000. The home will be purely a lodge in­ stitution. Any member of the Inde­ pendent Order of Vikings, who becomes physically unable to support himself and family, will be cared for at this new Lake county institution. Orphan children of lodge members, instead of being left dependent upon the tender care of friends and neighbors, will be taken to this home and there cared for until they are old enough and capable of taking care of themselves. EARLY HORNING MARRIAGE St. Mary's Catholic church was the scene of an early morning marriage last Thursday, when Mrs. Emma Steffes became the wife of Joseph N. Miller, the marriage having been per­ formed by the pastor of the church, Rev. A. Royer, at 0:30 o'clock that morning. While their many friends had been looking for the event, there were few who knew the exact date, the news of their marriage coming as a surprise to all. The ceremony was a very simple affair and witnessed by only a few of the nearest relatives of the pair. The couple left McHenry that morn­ ing for Chicago, where a couple of days were passed "among relatives and friends, and on their return home they went to housekeepinging in the new home that had been erected by the groom on Pearl street. The bride of this union has passed her entire life in McHenry and vicin­ ity, where she has always been held in the very highest esteem by all. The groom is also well and favorably- known to most of our readers, making an introduction unnecessary. He is the rural mail carrier on route No. 3, in whioh capacity he has faithfully served Uncle Sam during the past sev­ eral years. Mr. and Mrs. Miller have the con­ gratulations of their many friends here. ~ "FATTY FELIX." Every indication points to standing room only at the Central opera house on Sunday evening, Sept. 24, when the richest of all comedy drama successes, "Fatty Felix," will hold the boards. A distinct departure from the time worn policy of popular priced man­ agers has been instituted by Mr. Hen­ ry Link in presenting this delightful play. The play itself is a triumph from a dramatic standpoint, but other features in the way of vaudeville and music have been added and are pre­ sented during the action of the piece. Reports from neighboring towns where the company has played are very flat­ tering and in no case has it failed to give satisfaction. "Fatty Felix," while adapted from the cartoons of Mr. McDougall, contains a touching story of deepest heart Interest, the tension of which is admirably relieved by a vein of pure, clean comedy with up-to-date musical and vaudeville spe­ cialties introduced during the action of the play. This attraction is guar­ anteed to please the majority or money refunded after the first act, so what more could one ask? Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents. 14-1 RECEIVES STBOKE OP PARALYSIS. Mrs. J. Otto, who, with her husband and family is occupying their summer home^m Fox river near the Orchard Beach hotel, suffered quite a severe stroke of paralysis on Friday after­ noon of last-week. She was at home alone with her six year old daughter at the time that she was affected. Her daughter called to Mrs. Norager for assistance and within a few min­ utes Dr. Strueh was on the scene and administered to the suffering woman. Dr. Otto and his son, who were in Chicago at the time, were wired for and reached the home about 10 o'clock that evening, coming out as far as Crystal Lake by train and from there by automobile. At this writing Mrs. Otto is getting along as well as could be expected, considering the serious­ ness of the stroke, and her many friends hope that she may recover. A NEW RECORD. The Seibel shows opened the season of 1910 at the exposition bulling in Milwaukee, Wis., in March, appearing for ten consecutive performances under the auspices and for the benefit of the Wisconsin Humane society, and during the engagement of five days over, 62,- 000 people attended the performances. The attendance increased from the opening matinee and the delighted spectators joined the new papers of the city in pronouncing the performance the best dog and pony show ever given in that city. The same excellent per­ formance in every detail will be offered when the show visits McHenry on Fri­ day) Sept. 29. Be sure and do not miss it. 14-lt H. E. CHURCH SERVICES. Order of services at the McHenry Methodist Episcopal church Sunday next, Sept. 24: Sunday school at 10 a. m. Lesson text, Daniel, chapter ti. Subject, "Daniel in the Lion's Den." Preaching service at 11 a. m. This is the last Sunday of the present confer­ ence year. The quarterly conference meets at the church at 2 p. m. Satur­ day the 23rd. All members of any in­ terest in the church are welcome to attend. WM. A. CROSS, Pastor. 1TENS OF LOCAL AS PICKED Iff BY nJUNDEALEK (/ rORTERS DORM WHAT PEOPLE ARE LACE AND THE I P Butter was declared firm at 26 on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Nothing but the very latest in fall and winter millinery may be seen at Mrs. Harriet Howe's. 14-1 The swellest hats ever shown in Mc­ Henry will be on disylay at the Lotus millinery next Saturday, Sept. 23. 14-1 They still have a supply of cotton batts at Debrecbt's- Have you bought yours? If not, don't delay in doing so. 14-1 The second section of the Friday and Saturday night Chicago . passenger train has been discontinued for the Tonight is the regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus. Every member is urgently requested to be present. You will make a mistake if you do not call and see the beautiful new line of fall and winter millinery at Mrs. Harriet Howe's. 14-1 Mrs. Hetty Fuller, son and daughter left Wauconda this week for their new home in Chicago, where the family will reside in the future. Quite a number of our villagers are attending the Elkhorn, Wis., fair this week. The trip, in most instances, is being made by automobiles. Settling is to be stopped at Slocum's lake, near Wauconda. The residents near that beautiful body of water are going to see to it that the violators of the law will be prosecuted. One of the most severe electrical storms of the season visited McHenay and vicinity between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock last Monday morning. A terrific wind accompanied the storm and much damage was done to fruit and corn. A sociable crowd turned oat to the card party and dance given by the Mystic Workers at Stoffel's hall on Tuesday evening of this week. Heim- er'» orchestra furnished the music for the occasion. As a result of the social event the treasury of this society was swelled considerably. Elgin Courier: D. E. Sayler of the tool department,* accompanied by his family, is planning to go to Fruitdale, Ala., for the winter, where he has landed Interests. His daughters, Miss Pearl, of the product division, and Miss Evelyn, of the material division, expect to go also and they will leave about November 1, See "Fatty Felix," the new comedy drama with music, at the Central next Sunday and forget your cares and en­ joy two hours of a good popular play, excellent acting and some good singing and dancing specialties. Popular prices will prevail for this engagement and you will receive more than your mon­ ey's worth. 14-1 The dance at the Riverside House last Saturday evening, under the au­ spices i of the McHenry Power Boat club, was not as well attended as it might have been. Those who turned out, however, were given their mon­ ey's worth. ShWman's Woodstock orchestra furnished the music and did the job up in A No. 1 style. The attraction at the Central, "The Tale of a Coat," last Sunday evening was not given the patronage that the show deserved. The company was a high-class one in every respect and those who turned out were treated to one of the best comic dramas that ever visited McHenry. The specialties were all good, especially the tenor selections bv Frank Howard. The houseboat, "Larabelle," made a trial trip to the dam last week. The good ship left Buch's dock on Tuesday and returned Friday- Com­ modore Buch was in command. F. J. Herbes took the responsibilities of chief cook upon him, while Theo. Schiessle acted the part of steward. While away the commodore was given the water cure, whatever that may have been. Mm m CUTS HAND. While working on the roof of the new residence that is being construct­ ed by Henry Kamholz on Center street Fred Adams slipped and came in con­ tact with a tin shingle. The shingle penetrated the palm and little finger of his right hand. It required four stitches to sew up the wound, which was done by Dr. N. J. Nye. The acci­ dent happened at about 9 o'clock Mon­ day morning of this week. Milton Otto informs the writer that he has about fifty White Wyandottes and 250 Plymouth Rock Homers (pigeons) that he will dispose of at a bargain. Both chickens and pigeons are high-bred birds and anyone wish­ ing to go into that line of business would do well to take up this snap. Mr. Otto informs us that \»e must sell them as he does not wish to take them back to Chicago with him. BIG EXCURSION TO CHANNEL LAKE on the reliable passenger boat Alioe at Monday, Sept. 25. Boat,leaves Buch's pier promptly at nine o'clock a. in. This trip takes in Fox river, Pistakee lake, Nipper-sink lake, Fox lake, Grass lake, Lake Marie, Lake Bluff, Channel lake and Lake Catherine. An all day, sixty mile trip for 75 cents. Passen­ gers please bring your lunch. WM. KOKPPK, Captain^ 'Phone McHenry 38.