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WEEKLY PERSONAL ITERS COMERS AND GOEKS Of A WEEK M OUK MJSY UTILE VHiAGE. A8 SEEM BY PLAINDEALER REPORTER* AND HANDED INTO OUR OFPICE BY OUR FRIENDS. John Clucum vu a Chicago visitor one day: last week. Rev. A. Royer was a Chicago visitor the first of the week. Miss Ella Mollohan is visiting rela tives at Plainfield, 111. John W. Fay of Chicago spent Sun­ day with his family here. Wm. §imes was a business visitor at Harvard one day last week. Peter J. Freund was a business vis­ itor in the windy city Monday. Kenneth Burns of Chicago spent Sunday tfith McHenry friends. Richard Wray of Richmond was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Irving Watson of Chicago spent Sun­ day as the guest of McHenry friends. John D. Lodtz- attended to business matters in the metropolitan city Mon­ day. "Jitnmie" Burke of Chicago is spend­ ing the week with relatives and friends here F. J. Herbes was a business visitor in the metropolitan city Friday of last week. A. M. Whitten of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. , A. J. Kamholz of Cary spent Sunday as the gtiest of McHenry relatives and friends. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of her sis­ ters here. E. H. Feltz of Cary spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Feltz. George Nell is home from school at Peoria, 111., for the summer. He ar­ rived last week. f0 Mrs. L. P. Bedding and daughter of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guests of relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Barnes of Wood­ stock were callers in town last week Friday afternoon. B. J. Frisby of Chicago spent Sun­ day as \he guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Frisby. Miss Celia Geary of Wauconda wap a • guest in the home of her sister, Mrs. , Henry Sch'affer, Sunday. F. k. Goodman of Chicago spent Sun­ day as the guest of his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman. Frank Schumacher of Chicago spent Sunday in the home of his parents, Mr. land Mrs. W. J. Schumacher. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Parks of Wood­ stock spent Friday of last week a6 the guests of McHenry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hutson of Wood­ stock spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of McHenry relatives. Miss Florence Perkins and Charles Kinzle of Elgin spent Sunday as the guests of friends near this village. Gilbert McOmber, Alford Pouse and Leonard Phillips of Chicago passed Sunday at their respective homes here. - Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Granger of Chi­ cago were guests of the former's moth­ er, Mrs. F. K. Granger, Saturday and $linday. •, jMr. and Mrs. Elbert Anderson and daughter of Woodstock spent Saturday and Sunday a& the guests of McHenry relatives. > >. Harry. Gallaher of Milwaukee, Wis., i*i'visiting at the home of Mrs. E. S. Wheeler. Mrs. Aljjert Driscoll of Elgin spent Sf turdayand Sunday as the guest of btr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schreiner. - Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gaulke of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Feltz. Mesdames Almira Brown and Mary Ford passed a few days this and last week as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. Torrance at Hebron. Mrs. W. Thompson and son, Curtis, of Minneapolis, Minn., spent the first of the week as guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E.Bassett. 'Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Justen of Denver, Colo., arrived here last Sun­ day mortjing for a three weeks' visit aopong relatives and friends. Mr. and Mi's. Warthen Kimball and child of Ingleside, 111., spent Sunday at thq home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Kimball. Mrs. L. F. Newman, daughter,. Ella, and son, Bernard, spent the latter part ol«iast week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis McDonald in Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Barker and daughter, Gladys, of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Barker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Freund. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fleurry returned to their home in Chicago last Saturday evening after a two weeks' visit in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Feltz. Mrs. John Neiss and Miss Kathryn Weber were in Milwaukee Sunday, where they passed the day as the guest of the former's daughter, Gertrude, who is now a sister. Mite Flossie Randall arrived here from Grand Island, Neb., last week Thursday and will spendjthe summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Randall, who reside west oftown. EXClUtSKM BOAT WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS OF JULY CELEBRATION is AGAIN of etmmssion AND AT YOUR 8ERVM$. » 2 *VTT They long distance passenger boat "Alice" is ^-ain in eommissipn and at your service. The captain and. owner of the boat, William Koeppe, informs us that his boat now ranks; ampng the best and most reli^btQ on the chain of lakes and Fox river. The boat is equipped with never-sink boat cushions and other modern conveniences which make it one of the fastest and safest boats in this part of tfce state. The "Alice" will make excursions to and from Pistakee Lake, Pistakee Bay, Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake, Grass Lake, Lake JSf^rie, Lake Bluff, Chan nel Lake, Lake Catherine and on Fox river betveep Algonquin, Cary and McHenry, Til., to Wilmot, Wis. This river trip is sixty miles in length and can be W 00 Mr. Kon>?>" '»**' '• . -n1'1 small boats at your disposal, which may be chartered at any time by the day or hour. Special excursions will be run to the world famous lotus beds this season. The "Alice" is tile only boat which runs right into the beds so that pas­ sengers can pick the beautiful flowers without leaving their seats in the boat. The captain of the "Alice" hereby offers a reward of $100 to anyone who has ever seen the "Alice" afloat caused thru engine trouble or has ever seen the boat in tow of any other boat caused thru a crippled engine. The engine in the "Alice" is one of the best ever placed into a motor boat and can al­ ways be depended upon. All communications for the charter­ ing of boats or making arrangements for a trip should be made thru the owner, Captain Wm. Koeppe. Long distance 'phone, McHenry 92-J. 2 Watch and clock repairing of all kinds. William Winchester, Schu­ macher block, McHenry, III- 2-2t NEW CEMENT FIRM. Ahrens & Dettmer, the new cement blook manufacturing firm, are now just as busy as they can be. Their new cement block machine was placed into commission some two weeks ago and since that time the gentlemen have been turning out a large number of A No. I blocks. The firm will not only make cement blocks but is ready to do all sorts of oement work. The two gentlemen are firm believers in the old saying, "Whatever you do, do it well," and with this in mind they are sparing no cement or pains to turn out the very best of work. They also be­ lieve that all cement work should be well seasoned and for this reason will carry a large stock of well seasoned blocks at all times. They guarantee their blocks to be as good as the best manufactured anywhere and are will- ing to guarantee them. The new firm is located in the old creamery building and you are invited to call and inspect the work that the new enterprise is turning out. 2 BYRD-QUARTEL. A beautiful, simple wedding took place at the home of the bride last evening, June 26, 1912, when Miss Lulu Byrd was united in marriage to Mr. John D. Quartel, Jr., of Plymouth, M}ch., the Rev. F. W. Miller, pastor of the Universalist church at Stockton, 111., officiating. Only the immediate relatives of the couple were present. The bride succeeded pretty well in keeping her happy secret and only those near and dear to her were aware of the approaching event, so to most of her friends the news will come as a surprise. Many beautiful gifts and loving wishes betokened the love and esteem in which these worthy young people are held. They left this morning for a visit with relatives in Joliet, after which they will leave for their home in Plymouth, Mich., where the bride will be heartily welcomed by former friends and schoolmates. Congratulations and best wishes from many friends will follow them. %* MAY SPRINKLE WITH ML. McHenry may have her streets sprinkled with oil this summer. The dust question has been one hard to solve this year, but at the present time it begins to look as if the citizens are bound to do something. Prices have been obtained on oil and the property owners are now being asked to sub­ scribe a sufficient amount with which to purchase it. Most of the citizens are taking kindly to the proposition and at the time of going to press the prospects are very favorable that the principal streets of the village will be sprinkled with oil without further de­ lay. . Chieksa toed at M. If. Nlesea's. 40tf AS TAKEN fMl! THE COLUMNS OF OUR (tyNT EXCBANHS. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OT NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE. The big Oliver picnic will be held at Fox River Grove, Cary, Saturday, July 20. An eight pound bass aad twelve and fourteen pound pickerel are reported among the late catches at Lake Gen­ eva. But once since a record has been kept has there been a greater rainfall in the month of May than was the case in the month jusi passed. The streets of the twin villages of Crystal Lake and North Crystal Lake were oiled last week and all indica­ tions point to its being a successful experimeqt. Ringling Bros., the circus men, are in search of a permanent location for winter quarters within 100 miles of Chicago. Commercial clubs of several cities have made bids for them. The Sears & Roebuck company have made a report for the first five months of the year which shows a business of $34,332,790, which is a gain of $t>,U94,- ltiT over the corresponding five months of last year. It is reported that one farmer north of Harvard recently refused (200 an acre for an eighty acre farm and an­ other refused $202 an acre for a farm of the same size. Truly the price of farm land is soaring. The state of Wisconsin is to stand the expense of all G. A.^R. veteran survivors of the battle of Gettysburg of a trip to attend the fiftieth anniver­ sary celebration to be held on that his­ toric battle ground in July, 1913. Fred Turner, a farmer who lives on the farm owned by-A. J. Cole of Heb­ ron, is the owner of a Holstein cow that gave as high as 95 pounds of milk in one day and this in a rigid test con­ ducted by the cow testing association. Harley Loomer of Alden was recently caught in the belt of the Borden emery stone and was suddenly taken up over the shafting. If the belt had not brok­ en he certainly would have been killed before anyone could have come to his rescue. As ij. was, he escaped with minor injuries. Andrew Palmgren, near Crystal Lake, was attacked by a bull while crossing his pasture. He was totally unaware of his danger until the animal was charging upon him and by the time his cries brought aid he was severely injured. His collar bone and arm are broken, nose smashed and his face and limbs horribly bruised by the hoofs. He was taken to a hospital. The Woodstock merchants and pro­ fessional men and their assistants will hold a stag basket picnic in Sandow's woods tomorrow, all stores and busi­ ness places being olosed at noon for the rest of the day. The Oliver band is engaged for the afternoon and aif in­ teresting program of races and sports is planned. No Hnes are drawn and the general public is invited to share in the good time. The graduating class at Hinckley, DeKalb county, "struck" because the members did not approve of thfe selec­ tion made for the sj>eaker on the even­ ing's program. Trouble had been brewing for some time, but not until the night of the exercises did anyone realize bow much in earnest the class was, for not a member appeared and the program had to bte given without them. They were given their diplomas just the same. All efforts to recover the bodies of all four young Harvard men who were drowned in Delavan lake June 9 had proved fruitless up to the latter part of last week. Mayor Vickers and an undertaker went to the government life saving station at Kenosha and in­ terviewed the experts there, who told them all that could be done was to wait for the bodies to come to the sur­ face of their own accord, which they would do in from nine to eleven days unless caught by sand or weeds. A good many Burlington people were taken in on circus day by a street fakir, who persuaded many farm hands and visitor* in the city to purchase abso­ lutely worthless brass rings for $1 apiece, telling them afterward that the rings were worthless and returning the money upon request, and then in­ troducing the real stunt of the day, proceeded to sell watch chains no bet­ ter than the rings for a little more money, pocketing the proceeds and driving away. A golden harvest was reaped by the fakir. Carl Guedel, a Chicago hotel pro­ prietor, committed suicide at Twin Lakes a week ago last Friday, the body being found by two boys on Mon­ day of last week. That the suicide was premeditated was evident, for about the dead man's wrist was tied a heavy anchor taken from the Waldeck hotel, no doubt placed there by the suicide with the idea of holding his body beneath the water. The rope attached to the anchor, however, was so long as to allow the body to come to the surface, otherwise the body proba­ bly never would have been found and the man's disappearance remained a mystery. t AT NELL'S COLUMBIA RIVER. PARK ON FOX A Fourth of July celebration will be held at Nell's Columbia park, situated on the east bank of Fox river, near the Johnsburgh bridge. The park is centrally located and easy of access either by boat, auto or the old reliable horse anti buggy. Launches will leave McHenry during the afternooon and evening. Come, bring the whole family, there will be enjoyment for all. For the youngsters there will be frames, foot races, sack races, potato races, etc., with prizes to tempt any youngster. For the old folks it will be the occa­ sion of a regular old folks' reunion, where they will meet old friends and can swap stories of the good old long ago. For those enjoying dancing the spa­ cious pavilion offers the best opportu­ nity in the county. Rain or shine the pavilion is always in first-class condi­ tion- No danger of being disappointed by rains or warped floors. Those wishing to enjoy the pleasures of a lawn party spread can do so, as meals will be served in the shade of the old oak trees. Fireworks in the evening, starting at eight o'clock. Nett's six-piece orchestra will fur­ nish the music. This home organiza­ tion is composed of some of the best talent in this part of the country. They have given perfect satisfaction wherever they have played. Supper, 35 cents per plate. Dance tickets, 75 cents. SUMMER IS HERE AT LAST IjCAKLY ALL OF THE COTTARS ARE now occurat HOTEL PROPRIETORS ARE LOOKING FOR­ WARD TO BIG SEASON--RIVER NEVER MOKE BEAUTIFUL. One week from today Is the Fourth of July and in order to give the Plain- dealer staff an opportunity to cele­ brate the day the paper will be pub­ lished one day earlier and will go In­ to the mall on Wednesday evening Instead of Thursday. All corres­ pondence as well as advertising mat­ ter should be sent in one day earlier next week. MtHENRY TO HAVE REAL VAUDEVILLE. On Sunday, July 7, the McHenry people will have an opportunity to see a tirst-class vaudeville show at the Central opera house, direct from ohe of the leading vaudeville circuits in the middle west, under the personal direction of Jake Schaefer, himself a performer, playing with his brother and Mr. Walmsley jn the well known act called the Garden City Trio. Sev­ eral of Our leading citizens prevailed upon Jake to place vaudeville in our midst and after much consideration he finally agreed to place one show here on trial and if the people show their appreciation he intends to give several shows during the summer. In speak­ ing of McHenry as a show town Jake says this: "Being a visitor here every summer since I was a baby I naturally have the interests of McHenry at heart and it makes my blood boil to see these cheap hold up shows come to McHenry and get good crowds and go away with the impression we are suck­ ers; but I believe we can and ought to have as good shows here as we see in the city and for this reason I am going to place the best talent available in the vaudeville shows in MoHenry. I am not here to make money--I am here on a vacation. All I ask is that the people patronize the show to help me defray the expenses, which will run high, as you all know. Let me supply McHenry with pea! good shows isd break even and I'll be satisfied." Let's all root for Jake and be there with bells on. Central opera house, July 7. 2 The show at the airdorae is attrac­ tive and clean and the price is small-- all seats 10 cents. 2 M. E. CHURCH SERVICES. Order of services at the McHenry M. E. church next Sunday, June 30, is Sunday school at ten a. m. Subject- Review of lessons for past three months; The Life of Jesus, from the Use of the Sabbath, Mark 2-23 to Christ's Witness to John. Golden text--I came not to destroy, but to fulfill. Matthew 5-11. 11 a. m., preaching by the pastor. Sub­ ject--"Christ's Assuring Invitation." FOURTH OF JULY DANCE. A Fourth of July dance will take place at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday evening, July 3. Those having the event in charge are planning on mak­ ing it one of the biggest events ever undertaken in McHenry and those who attend are assured a good time. The Imperial orchestra will furnish the music and dance tickets will be sold at 75 cents. Everyl>ody invited. PIANO TUNING. Mr. Mayr, having tuned pianos In McHenry and surrounding country for a number of years, will call regularly from now on during the 'summer months. Pri«e per tuning, $3.00. Ad­ dress all communications to Frank J. Mayr, Plaindealer, McHenry, 111. ~ {JO CEMETERY AID SOCIETY. The Ladies' Cemetery Aid society will meet with Mrs. Ella Wheeler on Tuesday afternoon, July 2, at the usual hour. All members are urgently re­ quested to be present. Mrs. James B. Perry, President; Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Secretary- Bring your silks, satins, serges and flannels to be dyed and cleaned Iw our «ew French dry system. J. D. Lodtz. 2 This week marks the opening of the summer resort season in McHenry, along Fox river, Pistakee bay and lake and from now on the- resort district will present a scene of genuine activ­ ity. Most of the resort era owning cottages along the river and Pistakee lake &nd bay are now out and enjoying them­ selves among scenes that they have grown to love. In spite of the cold weather that has prevailed up until the latter part of last week the hotels here in McHenry have enjoyed fair crowds on Saturdays and Sundays, which indicates that the summer will be a very successful one. As is only to be expected, this season sees the automobiles more numerous than ever before and in spite of the fact that many of the resorters who come out for the Saturday and Sunday outing travel only in their cars, the Northwestern is carrying a big crowd to and from this station every Satur­ day and Sunday. The McHenry hotels are better pre­ pared than ever before to accommo­ date the resorters. The fishing and bathing is better than ever and with plenty of water the pleasure-bent ones will make no mistake in spending their idle time here. THE RIVERSIDE HOUSE. The Riverside House, the largest, oldest and probably one of the best known hostelries In these parts, has opened its second season under the careful guidance of F. O. Gans, who in one season has built up a rapidly growing patronage. The hotel is mod­ ern in every detail, electric light, baths, hot and cold water, large and well ventilated rooms, together with an excellent table and first-class ser­ vice, make the place an ideal one for resorters to stop at. The hotel has a garage in connection and the boating, fishing and bathing are unexcelled. BtJCH'S SUMMER RESORT. John J. Buch's summer resort, locat­ ed near the Fox river bridge, has opened the season most auspiciously and bids a hearty welcome to resorters. The hotel has all the modern conven­ iences and is fitted up in a No. 1 shape. This hotel always prides itself for its home-like accommodations and table and those who have seen fit to make it their stopping place in years gone by declare that the place has lost none of its charms for them. THE M'HENRY HOUSE. The McHenry House looms up bigger and better than ever this spring. Dur­ ing the early spring the old barns that stood just west of the hotel wfere re­ moved and the site is taken up by a new and beautilul lawn. A spacious cement block garage has been built and the exterior of the place presents a most inviting ap;>earanre.. Thfe sec­ ond floor of the hotel, which was for­ merly used as a dance hall, has been partitioned off into rooms, which gives the place the much needed rooms so long desired. The table is first-class and auto parties especially find this a good place at which to stop. THE PARK HOTEL. The Park hotel, on the West Side, is ever gaining in popularity. While its location from the river is anything but encouraging for summer resort business, a large number of automobile parties stop at the plaoe annually. The plaoe is modern in every detail and with Mrs. Dermont, the proprie­ tress, ever looking after the welfare and comfort of her guests those who stop there once are sure to come again. The Park hotel has long held the repu­ tation of being one of the very best of the smaller hotels in the state. THE NORTHWESTERN HOTEL. The Northwestern hotel, also located on the West Side, is under the man­ agement of Stephen Heimer, formerly of Chicago, fir. Heimer has had con­ siderable experience in that line of business and from the manner in which he is taking care of his guests we will venture to say that this hotel will see one of the very best seasons that it has ever enjoyed. Like the other hotels here it is up-to-date in every respect and has all the modern conveniences that are usually found in hotels in the larger cities. ROSKDALE SUMMER RESORT. Rosedale summer resort, located about a quarter of a mile north of the Fox river bridge, has also been thrown open to the public. John F. Miller, who has successfully conducted the place for several years past, has brought the place to where it ranks with the best along Fox river. The beautiful park connected with the place, together with its ideal location, make it an ex­ cellent place for one to spend the week end or summer vacation. THE ORCHARD BEACH HOTEL. The Orchard Beach hotel, with C. F. Norager in charge, is one of the liveliest places along the river. It is located on the west banks of Fox river about a mile north of the village. This Orchard Beach is the very latest of the river resorts to oooeiktoiitttttUi and, notwithstanding the fact that it has been doing business only a few years, its popularity has grown won­ derfully. Each season brings larger crowds to the place and the proprietor, who is one of those jolly, good-natured fellows, is looking forward to a record- breaking season. NELL'S COLUMBIA PARK. Nell's Columbia park is located on the east bank of Fox river, near the Johnsburgh bridge. This is the one and only place along the river which caters to the campers. The park is a beautiful one, well shaded and cool and has one of the finest dancing pa­ vilions in these parts. Every season finds a number of camps at this point and the present season will without doubt see more activity than ever be­ fore. Dances are conducted at the pa­ vilion at different intervals thruout the summer. Lovers of this sort of amuse ment find it a most pleasant ,place to go. MELLIN'S SUMMER RESORT. Mellin's summer resort, located on what is known as Bald Knob, Pistakee lake, never grows old. The site chos­ en for its location, a high knoll over­ looking the lake and bay, could not be excelled. No matter how warm the day or night may be there is always a gentle and cool breeze blowing at this place. The hotel is modern in every respect and the patrons always look forward to the opening of summer, when they soon find their way to the place. S. J. Mellin, the proprietor, is probably one of the most popular men along the lake and he is ever looking after the pleasures and comfort of those who stop with him. One of the big features of the place is the table and its home-like accommodations. MERTES' SUMMER RESORT. Jos. J. Mertes' summer resort at Pis­ takee Bay is better prepared than ever to make things enjoyable and pleasant for those who make it their stopping place. The resort is one of the oldest and best known at Pistakee and the house is taking oare of all business that 1b coming its way. Every accom­ modation known to the modern hostelry is to be found here and the worn out Chicagoan will find this a fit place for rest, comfort and recreation. One of the new features of the place is a new dance hall. STILLING'S SUMMER RESORT. Stilling's resort at Pistakee Bay is the largest on that body of water. It is very beautifully located on the banks of Pistakee bay and is made the stop­ ping place of thousands annually. The hotel is the largest at the Bay and has all the modern conveniences. Ben Stilling, who has made the place what it is today, is still at the helm and the present season gives promise of ter­ minating into one of the most success­ ful ever. THE KINGSLEY HOUSE. The Kingsley House is prettily locat­ ed on the east banks of Pistakee b^y. A. H. Kingsley, the jovial proprietor who has brought the place to its pres­ ent high standard, is still at the head of the hotel and he will personally see to it that the guests are well cared for and made comfortable while stopping at the place. The house has long since acquired the distinction of being one of the best in the land and it annually care for a large number of resorters who find their way to the Bay. M'COLLUM'S LAKE. One of the small resorts near Mc­ Henry which has shown a wonderful past few years is situated about a Northwestern sta- The lake is one of smaller bodies of 1HII IF LOCAL IMT11EST AS PICKED UP BY PfJUDEAltt IE- PORTERS DURING WEEK. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY-- OTHER SHORT PARAGR/ Batter Msrkat. Butter was declared firm at 25 cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Seed buckwheat for sale at the mill. 2-2t Week of the Fourth laundry must be in by Tuesday noon to go to Elgin. E. V. McAllister & Co. 2 Good home-grown potatoes, only 15 cents per bushel while supply lasts. Wm. Bonslett, West McHenry. 2 WANTED--Girl for tailor shop. Must be handy with the needle. In­ quire of J. D. Lodtz, McHenry, III. 2 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet Friday afternoon of this week at the home of Mrs. William Bacon. We clean anything in wearing ap­ parel for ladies and gents. We use the French dry system of dyeing and cleaning. J. D. Lodtz. AS If that watch or clook crf yours is in need of repairs take it to William WiM- chester, the expert repair man, SchMv macher block, McHenry, 111. 2-2t J. B. Buss resumed his duties aa station agent for the Chicago & North* western railroad company here last week after a three months' vacation. His daughter, Margaret, is alsd again employed in the ticket office. The airdome continues to offer each week thrilling stories of early days il|;' the west, portrayed by the best of ad§» ore in unique and startling scenis flashed in rapid sequence. Unexeelltift in photographic magnificence. £\ The year's work of the scholars of St. Mary's parochial school is on ex* hibition at the school building this week and the parents as well as the general public are invited to visit the school and examine the work of the children. The exhibit is a very creditable ottL. Little Angela Petesch met wittf* painful accident last Saturday after­ noon, when while playing with a lawn mower, she cut her thumb and middle finger quite badly on the blades. Df. D. G. Wells attended her and at writing the wounds are healing nicety'. The address given by Mr. E. L. Col­ lier at the M. E. church last Sundsgr, representing the anti-saloon cause, wap much enjoyed by those present. M«r. Collier is a very pleasant and infonig* ing speaker. The congregation 00%... tributed a little upward of $17.00 fsr :, the anti-saloon cause. •Wf Vf ; stride during the McCollum's Lake( mile north of the tion at this place, the prettiest of the water in these parts and new cottages have been built every spring during the past two or three years. The place now presents quite a lively ap­ pearance and those who own cottages there never seem to tire of the pleas­ ures that the lake and the woods sur­ rounding same afford them. The lake e n t e r t a i n s q u i t e a l a r g e g a t h e r i n g o f . Chicagoans each and every Saturday and Sunday. There are no hotels. FISHING, BOATING AND BATHING. The fishing, boating and bathing along Fox river and the bay is better than ever before and all told the sea­ son of 1912 should develop into a record breaker. New passenger boats have been added to the already long list both here and in the lakes and the owners of these craft are ready at all times to take parties out for any length of time that they may desire. SECOND ANNUAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT. E. M. Geier, proprietor of the Mc­ Henry bowling alleys, announces that the second annual bowling tournament on his alleys will take place next week, beginning,, on July 3 and closing July 7. Four cash prizes will be awarded to the successful contestants, as follows: First, $5.00; second, #4.00; third, $3.00, and fourth, $2.00. All tie scores will be rolled off on Monday evening, July 8. Tournament prices will be as fol­ lows: Five rolls for 10 cents. The alleys will be open all day mi the Fourth of July. ALUMNI MEETING. The McHenry High School Alimn^ association will meet at the home of Miss Florence Howe on Friday even­ ing, June 28. On account of the pony show in town last week the attendance was so small that it was found neces­ sary totall attothor loetlay. 2 The swamp grass at Fox lake Is rapidly being cleared away aad the despised carp is being thanked for the work. It is said that now the lake is cleaner than ever before, and tlx* shore line, which was once filled witlt grass, is now clean. It is thought tha$ private dredging has helped this Sttai- ter some. A class of three girls of St. Mary^s |- parochial school received their eighth > grade diplomas at St. Mary's Catholiii v' church last Sunday morning. The dt- j plomas were presented by Rev. A* . 1 - Royer immediately after high mass. The girls to receive the honors were Mary Hellen Stoffel, Margaret Peffer ' and Rose Herbes. fv The children of the Universalis ' church Sunday school, together with the teachers and a few others older people enjoyed a picnic at O. Owen's summer home at Pistakee Bag,, yesterday. The trip to and from Pi# takee was made in EI. Hunter's beautjp' ful new launch, the Gladene. Altai,* time was had by all. Tiger Bill's Wild West show exhlbllf? ited here last Friday afternoon an# evening. The show attracted a very S- small crowd in the afternoon, but ii| the evening the tent was packedL' Every seat was taken up, while «juitf>*$C- a number were forced to stand. Fojr^; an exhibition of its kind the perfornaw$i? ances were quite creditable. The increased patronage at. the dome goes to show that the Idea has proved a success. Every effort is being! made to procure the best of pictures^' The day has come when a man take the whole family and a small amount of change and see' the whole circus at a picture theater. Animals, clowns, elephants, the trick mule yo« can't ride, and all without undergoing the battle for Ule has to go tfer* in the big tent. f The dancing crowd last Saturday night was quite evenly divided. The manager of the dance at Stoffel's halt reports an attendance of about forty couples, while the Central opera hous*> entertained about the same number. Both events were thorolj enjoyed byr those in attendance. Owing to th<*. fact that Mr. Walsh was detained at the Chicago convention, he was unable to oome out and furnish the music at f Stoffel's and as a result the Imperial orchest ra of this place did the job and pleased the dancers. Heimer'sorehes- ^ tra furnished the music at the Oentral and did a satisfactory job. J iiS? 'te*' I*