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^ V . ' A ' ' f i " i VOLUME XXXIX., MoHENRY, FLUIISrOTS. THTJRS13AY'. MARCH 26, 1914. WEEK&Y PttSORAL ITEHS counts m GOERS OF A WEE* W mm BUSY UTTIE W0 $5,v, IFI , V< ; * tit* AS SEEN BR HAINBEALER REPORTERS £;V », AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR |?S FRIENDS. Robert Knox was a Chicago visitor 4|vi' c ^be first of the week. > r . V Wrs. Ben Stilling was a NortbCrya- >vtalLake visitor Tuesday. G. C. Bosnia attended to business i5' matters at Elgin Monday. vMiss May me Ibsch passed Monday as ttup guest of Elgin friends. J. e. Miller transacted business at : Aldington Heights Tuesday. Raymond Howard was a Chicago Vis­ itor on Friday of last week. AS rs. C. L. Page passed a day last week in the metropolitan city. C. L. Page and son, Bay, were Chi­ cago visitors last week Friday. If. J. Walsh and daughter, Mary, were Chicago visitor Tuesday. Win. Althoff was a business visitor la Chicago on Friday of last week. A. M.Schiller was among the Chi­ cago passengers Tuesday morning. Miss Katie Caspers spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Everett Hunter transacted business matters in the windy city Monday. Atty. Edgar J. Elliott of West Chi­ cago was a visitor in town Monday. Glenn Robisoo of North CrystnlljSte spent Sunday as the guest of friends here. John W. Fay of Chicago spent Sun­ day as the guest of Ms wife and family here. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller spent Sunday as the' guests' of relatives in Elgin. - John P. Schreiner passed Sunday as the guest Elgin relatives Mod friends. J. W. Smith attended to business matters in the metropolitan city last Saturday. Robert Larner of Peotone, 111.,,was the guest of McRenry friends the first of the week. Miss Bertha Wolff was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Chas. Mo Arthur, at Elgin Sunday. George Johnson of North Crystal Lake was a guest of McHenry friends Sunday evening. Win. Stoffel, Sr., transacted matters of a business nature in the metropoli­ tan city Monday. Rev. A. Royer passed Monday and Tuesday asrthe guest of Rev. D. Le- hane at Batavia. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Schaffer were" the guests of relatives at Ridgefield Sunday afternoon. O. N. Owen and daughters spent Saturday and Sunday as thl guests of Chicago relatives. Mrs. C. L. Page and son, Frank Chance, were guests of Hebron friends last Saturday and Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Thelen spent Sunday and Monday as the guest of relatives In Chicago and Elgin. ( Mr. and Mrs. A1 Krauze and chil­ dren spent Sunday as the guests of rel­ atives near Crystal Lake. Richard B. Walsl^of Chicago spent Sunday in the home of hi* parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. F. J. Barbian was a business visitor in Waukegan and other North Shore, towns the first of the week. Mrs. Stacia Knox of North Crystal Lake passed an evening last week as the guest of McHenry friends. J. C., C. M., A. W. and Theo. Biek- ler were at Elgin Sunday to see their brother, Martin, who is quite ill. C. H. Colby of Des Moines, la., spent a day last week as a guest in the home of his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Sherburne. Vernon Lockwood of North Crystal Lake spent Sunday as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Perkins. F. M. Ball of Williams Bay, Wis ,( vraa a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gaylerd am Friday of last week. Frank Schumacher of Chicago was entertained in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, J, Schumacher, Sunday. Miss Blanche Loomis of Nortty Crys. tal Lake passed Sunday as a guest in aathe home of her sister, Mrs. James Perkins, Mr, and Mrs. Lewis McDonald and aab, Ford, of Woodstock were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J* F. Newman. Mrs, Wm. A. Fisher and daughter, Helen, speul a few days the first of the week as the guest of relatives in the metropolitan oity. Mrs. Theo. Biokter spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives In Elgin, called there by the illness of her son, Martin, who is ill with typhoid fever. Fred Sherburne of North Crystal Ziftke was a recent guest in'the home of his grandmother and aunt, Mrs. Sarah Sherburne and Miss Anna Sher­ burne. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Barker and daughter, Glenys, of Nbrth Crystal Lake Were Sunday guests in the home of Mrs. Barker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Freund. • ^ " Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson of littGrange, 111., were guests in the home of the former's grandfather, Thos. Thompson, south of the village, ' V > t&r «*e first of the week; M TURNOUT AT CAUCUS --t WOMEN VQtEIS TUMI OUT TO CASf BALLOTS J, Last Saturday was town caucus day and the event will go down in history as one of the biggest days of the kind ever seen in our township, a total of 720 ballots being cast on that day. Of this number there were 458 bal­ lots that had been cast by .male voters, while 268 were the work of the female voters of the town. We consider this a most auspicious showing for the women of this town and that each and every one was very well posted on how to cast her ballot is plainly evident from the fact that not a ballot was thrown out. Seven of the voters failed to vote on the office of collector. Why they failed to ex' press a choice on that office, which, by the way, was the only one that was contested, is more than we can under­ stand. It may have been that the vot­ ers weren't exactly sure as to the prop­ er way of marking the square preced­ ing the name of the contestant and to avoid making a mistake they skipped that office. We have heard it said that the wom­ en of McHenry, when it came to vot­ ing time, would not go to the polls, but from the showing made last Satur­ day we may rest assured that the fair voters of this town and village can take care of their political duties just as well as the men and we see where the women will interest themselves more and more as years go on and we predict that it will not be long before they have politics pretty well in hand. The one contest last Saturday, as pre­ dicted In last week's issue of The Plain- dealer, was between the -two contest­ ants for the office of township collect­ or, John Niesen and Mrs. May me Har­ rison. In this contest the present in­ cumbent won out by a majority of 175 votes. In view of the fact that Mrs. Harri­ son 1B practically a new comer here and that she bears the distinction of being the first woman in McHenry township to make a bid for a public office at the disposal of the voters of the town, we consider her showing of last Saturday one that she need not feel ashamed of. The individual vote of last Saturday waaas follows: TOWN CLERK Charles B. Harmsen *-r 406 ASSESSOR John Kimball 428 COLLECTOR John Niesen 447 Mrs. Mayme Haprison .272 The town election will he held on Tuesday, April 7, and from present in­ dications a record breaking vote will be cast in this township on that day. Besides voting on the regularly nom­ inated candidates for office, two impor­ tant '"pony" ballots will also be voted. One will contain the poll tax question of whether or not to abolish the poll tax, while the other will be the local option question. As the defeated candidate for collect­ or has not filed a petition with the town clerk there will be no contest waged for any of the offices to be tilled and the candi^gtes nominated at last Saturday's caucus are aa good,as elect­ ed. HOLD-UP AT ROUND LAKE A masked robber entered the store building of Charles Brainard at Round Lake on Monday evening of this week. The proprietor of the place, his clerk and a few customers were in the store at the time,and all were forced to hold up their hands at the point of a re­ volver held in the hand of the robber. The stranger rifled the cash drawer and safe and got away with a trifle over 9300. He made his escape in a rig which he stole from Fred Converse and whioh was hitched near the store. Word was sent to McHenry to watch for the fellow. Men were stationed at the Fox river bridge here all night, but evidently the fellow ohose another direction in making his escape. THE SOCIAL WHEEL The members of the Social Wheel will be the guests of Mrs. K. M. Owen next Saturday afternoon. It is hoped that a good attendance will be on hand as an exceptionally fine time is in store for all. Altho she is the oldest mem­ ber of the olub, she has always borne the reputation of being one of Mc Hen­ ry's most royal entertainers and those who turn out may rest assured that splendid entertainment will be provid­ ed for this occasion. TEACHERS AT WOODSTOCK Our public school is closed all this week to give the teachers an opportu­ nity to attend the institute which is being held at the county seat and at the same time give the scholars their annual spring vacation. All of' the teachers of our school as well as those teaching in rural districts surrounding IfcHenry are attending the Institute. LIGHTNING RODS I have taken the agency for a light­ ning rod that is safe and reliable in every particular and wiil be pleased to quote you prices on same. A tele­ phone call or post card will bring me right to your home with the very best proposition in this line that has ever been made you. 38-tf WM. SIMKS, Agent. | Vfcf * Plal|dealer for sale adv* THEIR LAST LONG SLEEP THREE DUTIS OCCUI WITHIN ONE . WEEK "'ZImC i> • "47"* •• v PETER^'ACNER,*" ICRS. PET£» AND JOHN FREDERICK KRAU8E ANSWER FINAL SUMMONS P«t»r WagMr : Peter Wagner, who tot the past eighteen years has made his home in McHenry, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hubert Weber, east of the river bridge, last Thursday morning after several weeks of illness. The deceased was born at Lexum, Germany, May 8, 1834. When a lad of seven years his parents came to Amer­ ica and settled on a farm near Johns burgh, where he grew to manhood. On September 4, 1856, at Johns- burgh, he wa^ united in marriage to Miss Barbara Jacobs. A few years after his marriage he with his family moved to Chippewa Falls, Wis., where they made their home for a period of nine years. Returning from the Bad­ ger state he moved on a farm near Volo and from there to this village, which place he Called his home up to the time of answering the'voice of his Master. His wife passed away on May 11, 190B. He was the father of ten chil­ dren, seven boys and three girls. Three of the boys passed away in tfeeir tender years, while those who are left to survive a kind and loving father are Michael of Elgin, Martin of O.ttawa, Frank of Spring Grove, Mrs. Nick IMt- zen of Turtle Lake, Wis., Mrs. Hubert Weber, Mrs. John A. Worts and Henry of this place. Besides the chil­ dren he leaves-forty-five grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren »and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Wagner was one of those good old men who assisted in making this community what it is today. When he first settled in this vicinity this part of the state was very thinly settled and the greater part of it was in a wild and uncultivated condition. He, with other early settlers, shares the honor of making this locality one of the rich­ est farm countries in the United States. As a husband and father his life was a well spent one and with his death he leaves behind only sweet n^emories of the many good traits which marked his worldly labors. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock last Saturday morning, Rev. A. Royer, pastor of the church, officiating. In­ terment was made in St. Mary's ceme­ tery. CARD Of THANKS. We wish in this manner to publicly thank the many kind friends and neigh­ bors who so willingly lent their assis­ tance during the sickness and lifter the death of our beloved father. Also do we wish to thank the donors of flowers. All of which is deeply appreciated. THE CHILDREN. MM Fnfcrick KrtuM ' ' John Frederick Krause was born in this village on April 24; 1876, and was taken away from us in , the midst of life, his death occurring at his home on the West Side last Saturday morn­ ing after a short illness of pneumonia. He was 37 years, 10 months and 24 days old. Mr. Krause has made this village bis home practically all his life. With the exception ofxhree years spent at Pittsburg, Pa., he has resided here continually, where he was popularly known to all of our people. "Hons," as be was commonly known to his friends about town, was a man with many friends. His big heart won him the esteen of all who knew him. He was a young man who was ever ready to assist those in want of help and was never known to turn down a friend who came to him in quest of some favor or other. For many years he was employed at the Borden Milk compapy factory here, but during the past few summers he with Joe Heimer was engaged in whitewashing dairy barns in the vicin­ ity of this village. ' He leaves, besides a large circle of friends and acquaintances, a sorrowing mother, Mrs. Augusta Krause; four brothers, Juliiis, Gustave, William and Walter, and four sisters, Mrs, Frank G. Spurling, Mrs. Wm. Felu, Mrs. Geo. Gary and Miss Laura Krause. The deceased was a member of t,[ie local camp of Modern Woodmen, who turned out in a body at his^funeral. The funeral was held from the M- E. church at 1:15 o'clock on Tuesday aft­ ernoon of this week, Rev. F. A. Ship­ ley, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was made in Woodland cem­ etery. ______ i Rn. FMtr Biww The remains of Mrs. Peter Bowers, who passed away at Libertyville, were brought here for burial last Sunday afternoon. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic church at 2:30 p. m., Rev. A. Royer officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary's cemetery be­ side the remains of her husband. Mrs. Bower was well and favorably known to many of The Plaindealer readers, having been a resident of this vicinity for some years. We were vfnable to get data and for that reason cannot give obituary. Dr. Roberts' veterinary remedies for sale at Petesoh's. WOODSTOCK DEFEATS LOCALS H4PEKRY H1GH8 DEFEATED 111 AMD EXCITING GAME CFTME , The Woodstock and McHenry high school teams hooked up for a battle royal at the local gym last Saturday evening. When the £ame began the loyal Mc­ Henry captain was seen along the side line in Ills street clothes. After four­ teen minutes of the fastest kind of playing the whistle sounded for "time out," Bruce Nickels having been laid out. At that time the score stood 14 to 7 in McHenry's favor » Bonslett was then kind enough to volunteer his services and put on his basket ball togs. With the fleet little captain in the line-up the game was resumed, the score at the end of the tirst half standing 19 to 13, with Mc­ Henry holding the big end. The second half appeared even faster than the second. Before many minutes had elapsed the visitors overtook the home team and from that time until ^he close of the contest the game was. in doubt, Woodstock tinally winning by one point, the final score being 32 to 31. ^ It was not the fault of the crowd present that McHenry did not win. Nay, nay, Pauline, far be it from such, for the rooters almost cracked their lungs cheering for the home boys. After all was over the fans declared that it was the fastest and best exhibi­ tion of basket ball playing ever seen on the home floor. The line-up and goals were as follows: Sherburne F Mann F Steussy C Bonslett Stoffel Nickels Richardson Beacocu G Bacon Howard G Dodge Field throws--Steussy, ft; Mann, 4; Beacock, 2; Sherburne, 2; Bonslett, 4; StolTel, 7; Richardson, 3; Bacon, 1. Free throws--Mann, 4; Bonslett, 1. FALLS DOWN STAIRWAY F. H. Schau. who spends his sum­ mers in a cottage at Rosedale, a short distance north of the Fox river bridge in this village, met with quite a pain­ ful accident last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Schau came out from Chicago on that day for the purpose of getting their summer home in, readiness for the opening of the season. Mr. Schau had gathered up an arm full of wood and was in the act of descending the stafrway leading to the basement of the home when he made a misstep and fell. In the fall he suffered injuries to his back, a sprained wrist and lacera­ tion of the scalp. That he was not more seriously injured is a little short of marvelous, as in the fall he struck on his back and head. Dr. D. G. Wells attended the victim, who at this writ­ ing is well on the road to recovery. M. E. CHURCH NOTES Sunday school, 10:00 a. m.; preach­ ing, 11:00 a. ra.; Junior league, 2:30; Epworth league, 7:45. Interest in the Epworth league con­ test is gaining momentum. The Alien study class will meet at the parsonage Saturday evening at 8:00 o'clock. Quite a number attended the lecture of Father McGrath at StofTel's Hall on Monday evening and were well pleased as well as awakened to facts. The funeral of Mr. John Krause was held in the church at 1:15 p. m. Tues­ day. The- Woodman lodge attended the services. Let us turn our sympa­ thies to those bereft. F. A. SHIPLEY, Pastor. SPEAKS ON LOCAL OPTION Rev. McGrath, a Catholic priest, spoke on local option at StofTel's hall on Monday evening of this week. Al­ tho hi£ appearance in McHenry was but very little advertised, a fair sized crowd turned out to listen to this noted speaker. Altho we did not hear him, we are told that he spoke in "plain English" and some of the things which he said didn't set well with some who heard him. That his speech had the approval of the majority of the audi­ ence present was evidenced from the hearty applause tendered him at the conclusion of his leoture. THE SOCIAL WORKERS The Social Workers met at the home of Mrs. Edmund Knox last Saturday afternoon. The meeting was very well attended and proved one of the best yet held by the new society. Mrs. Chas. W. Gibbs won the quilt. The next meeting will be with Mrs. J&cob Adams at Ringwood oa Saturday, April 4. NOTICE The person who left motor cycle at my place last September is hereby notified to call for same and pay stor­ age. Unless called for and charges paid within three weeks from date cycle will be sold. Dated at McHenry this 2(it£i day of March, 1914. 41-3t JOHN BLAKE. CARD or THANKS In appreciation of the splendid sup- [>ort given me at the polls last Satur­ day I wish to express to the voters of McHenry township my heartiest thanks. Especially do I wish to thank the ladies for the grand showing they made and their support tendered. JOHN NIBSEN. WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS TAKEN FROn TIE COLUMNS OF QUE MANY EXCHANGES. The Lotus millinery parlor spring opening will take place on Saturday, :£lareh '<• >: 'Vv I--. -';r &V> M*!LL%!IEO(N ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITERS IN CONDENSED FORK FOR FEUSY PEOPLE. The Harvard Masonic lodge is fifty- five yfeara old. The membership of die Harvard M. E. chuch has passed the 400 mark. If the Richmond Woman's club's plans do not go astray that village will have a "clean up" day soon. The dates for the fifth annual Mc­ Henry County Poultry show have al­ ready been set for Dec. 2 to 6. A campaign to raise $100,000 for the re-buiiding of St. Joseph's hospital at Elgin will be launched about the mid­ dle of next month. Chas. Probst, a tenant farmer resid­ ing in the town of Dunham, McHenry county, wMle clearing away a stack of corn stalks on his place, one day re­ cently killed 180 rats. At the annual town caucus held at" Barrington last Saturday,- Mrs. Carrie Martin triumphed over four men can­ didates for the office of township col­ lector, her plurality being seventy-two voces. Grant township will not vote on the wet and dry question this spring. It has just been discovered that the peti­ tion asking that th^> question be placed upon the ballot was improperly signed and thus made void. The Kirkland sheep yards are now sheltering 00,000 sheep. The farm on which they are being cared for contains 2,000 acres. The cost of feeding the liitle wool covered animals is from.-3 to 4 cents a day for each sheep. The McHenry County State bank at Woodstock received the largest bank deposit ever made in this county one day recently when our county treasurer deposited in that institution the check for $77,071.06, which was paid by the Barber estate for back taxes. Application for parole is to be made for William Harder, said to be the man who planned and directed the fiendish torture and robbery of the aged Forn brothers in their shack near \lgonquin in 1905, and who, with Will­ iam Gooby, has been servidg out an indeterminate sentence at Joliet since that time for his part of the crime. Mrs. Ray JCimberly, a former Wood­ stock resident, committed suicide at her late home at Belvidere one day recently by drinking carbolic acid. Worry over financial affairs and loss of her home property are given as the reasons for her act. The suicide's maiden name was Eliza Merchant and she was born near Greenwood Jan. 1, 1879. Richmond Gazette: A state fish hatchery for Spring Grove Is now an assured thing, officials in the employ of the state fish and game commission having definitely decided upon. that village as a suitable location and papers were drawn Tuesday for the lease by the state -of about forty acres of land owned by the Wieland Dairy com pap y as a site for the hatchery. The land, formerly a slough, was made into an artificial lake by the Wieland company and was flooded each fall from Nipper- sink creek to supply ice for the com­ pany's milk plant. The lake will be used as the main pond and Binaller ponds will be made in the northwest corner of the plot for hatching pur poses. The ponds will all be fed from Nippersink creek. The state plans to dredge the like and make it much deeper than at present. The term of the lease made with the Wieland Dairy company is for five years and at the ex­ piration of the term the state has the privilege of extending the lease five years longer if the extension is de­ sired. Richmond Gazette: Louis Turner, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Turner of Solon, and well known young man of that village, was seriously injured in a runaway accident at Solon Wednesday morning. Mr. Turner, who was em­ ployed on the Will Aylward farm north of Solon, was on his way to town, driving a young cOlt, when the animal took fright near the farm of Carl An­ derson and started to run. Mr. Turner was unable to control the horse and it ran into a large post in front of the W. J. Overton farm on the corner, striking the post with such force as to break the animal's neck and'shatter the rig. Mr. Turner was hurled to the ground, landing in such a manner as to frac­ ture both jaws and he also sustained several severe cuts and bruises about the head and face. He was picked up unconscious and carried into the home of Geo. Vogel, who occupies the Over­ ton farm, where a physician was sum­ moned to attended his injuries. Later he was taken to the home of his par­ ents in Solon. The young^man did not regain consciousness until Thursday morning. It was currently reported in Richmond this morning that Mr. Tur­ ner's injuries had resulted in his death, but this is untrue. He appeared strong in mind and body this morning, consid­ ering the severe nature of his injuries, and was able to give a recital in detail of the accident. His recovery is con­ fidently expected. For pickle contracts call at F. A. Bohlander'd store. National Pickle it • 4jaoiiiiif G®r?; • HKWt BASEBALL PROSPECTS BRIGHT NeHENRY TO BE REPRESENTED WltH A GOOD TEAM That McHenry will be represented with a good team the coming season is already assured the fans and all otheA interested in the sport. The prospects for a good team and an exceptionally successful baseball season never looked brighter in McHenry than they do this spring. Richard B. Walsh, who handled the affairs of the McHenry team during the last few weeks of play last season, will again be at the head of the organ­ ization this spring and everyone may- rest assured that the popular and hard­ working manager will give McHenry a team that the village may be proud of.- The manager was interviewed by a Plaindealer reporter the first of the week and from the information gained we feel sure that McHenry will be placed on the; baseball map the coming summer. Already an order has been placed with the secretary of the Chicago White Sox for the transfer of the White Sox white home suits to the McHenry team. The suits will arrive in McHenry some tipie next month. These suits were worn only a short time by the major leaguers and are just as good as new. The suits are made up of the very best material and it Was only thru the personal acquaint­ ance of the McHenry manager with the White Sox secretary-that the trans­ fer was made possible. The suits are pure white, while the stockings and caps will be black. Each player will be instructed -to take good care of his suit and see to it that it goes to the laundry whenever neees^ sary. • Regarding the material, we are in­ formed that an abundance of material is at hand and that the boys will have to exert themselves if they want to make the team this spring. The man­ ager believes in making the team as near home talent as it is possible to do, but in order to get on the team the home boys will have to show thru their hard work that they have the interest of the game at heart. Quite a few out­ side players have already written th^( manager for a chance to try for a posi­ tion on the team, but, as before stated, the McHenry boys will be given the first chance for the different positions to be tilled. It is quite certain that Roy Sahlberg, the little port sider, will again be on the pitching staff and with Koob ever ready to step into the box McHenry will have two of tfie best little twirlers in the game. From present indications it looks like Koob will hold down the keystone position. It will be remembered that the fleet little fellow played an excep­ tionally strong game in this position last year and we are sure that the fans will be glad to see him back in his old position. Sahs is again willing to make a bid for the first base job, while "Bobby" Knox will undoubtedly be seen in the short field, where his ^nany brilliant plays last season made him a favorite. Third base, which last year was held down by Lawrence Huck, is one of the positions on the team for which there will be a scrap. No doubt Huck will make a bid for the position, while it is said that Comiskey will also try for the place. Among the other local players who will probably try for po­ sitions on the team are "Pyke" Behl- ke, Will Aebischer, Nick Freund, Ray Page and others. The back stopping position is aqother that is Still in doubt. Besides Brailsford the manager has several other good men in view and by the time that the candidates are called out for practice we believe that the manager will have an abundance of material to select from. . > The grounds will be placed in first- class condition. In fact, we are as­ sured by the manager that McHenry will have a real baseball field this year. That is, so far as the playing field is concerned. McHenry has never had what one might term a first-class playing field, but if it's the one and only thing accomplished so far as the park is concerned, the players will this year have groun4s that will compare with the best to be found in any small town. Now that McHenry has a young man who is willing to go ahead and give us a real baseball team and field the pub­ lic should show their appreciation by lending the manager and team their undivided support. The manager will at all times appreciate any favor that may be shown him or the team and we are sure that the fans will see to it that this will be forthcoming. Let everyone boost for McHenry's baseball team. UN1VERSAL1ST CHURCH Regular services next Sunday. Sun­ day school at 10 IT. m., sermon Jt>y Miss Margaret Hess at 11 o'clock. A cor­ dial invitation is given everyope to attend both of these services. ITEMS OF LOCAL AS PICKED OR BY PUKSEALOT K- P0RTERS MIRING WEET.C- WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS V|̂ > - LACE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINLTT-R- OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. Batter HarkM. - l Butter was declared firm at 26t ceiifei^;' on the Elgin board of trade Monday.* ;; For bargains this Week read Rexall store ad on last page. • ._.v£ Spring opening of the Lotus milit' ; nery parlors on Saturday, March 28. F ' Atthe present time twenty-two • our people are employed attlielto$y . " Cotta factory, The Dorcas society will meet at t$M home bf Mrs. G. C. Bosma on Friday ' afternoon of this week. S ' Meyers Bros. Ice companj- are MV ^ ready to supply their customers with ice for the coming season. 41-2t ^ We are told that the gas company * ' will resume work in the village witfc- * t in the next week or so. Here's hopin*. • The dust is again flying, which nat- , urally draws our attention, to onr ? - streets. Will we oil them this springf Saturday was the first day of spring [ f v and altho robins were very much In evidence the discarding of overcoats was not general. • ' '•$; The members of the McHenry C. T. U. are making an effort toae^> - "• •"• M' cure still another speaker to oome bete . ':M' to deliver an address. -~\y "'^-1' _l_1 • • The ladies of McHenry and vicinity -' are cordially invited to attend the ! T ^ spring opening of the Lotus milllnetjr Vl|. parlors on Saturday, March 28. t The wet and dry fight in McHenry Is • now on in real earnest and from now '|§; until election day, April 7, both fa«- .^||j tions will work hard to carry the dagr. - Wm. A. Fisher, until recently pn>> prietor of the Water street meat msjr». , ,|f; ket, has secured suitable employment ' . ̂ in Chicago and will soon move his fan- ^ f ^ ily to that city to make their future home. On account of discontinuing our re­ tail store we are closing out our stock of pipes at greatly reduced priceb. ^Barbian Bros., McHenry. I have contracted for 200 bushels of Red River Wisconsin seed potatoes. Better leave M, ttieaeo. order at once. M. The ihllk war is over and moat if : the old patrons of the local Borden factory have signed up. A few dairy*- men residing west of town have signed contracts with the Bowman dairy at Ringwood. Atty. Edgar J. Elliott of West Chi­ cago was in town last Saturday looking over the grounds with a view of estab­ lishing an office here for a permanent location. We understand that he re­ ceived considerable encouragement from those he interviewed while her0. Mrs. Caroline Skinner Lincoln, who for a number of years lived on a far® near Barreville, passed away at heir late home at Oahkosh, Wis., on Mareh 2. The deceased was sixty-nine yean of age and is survived by her husband and two sons, Charles and William, |of Oshko6h. The hold-up at Round Lake was the souree of a bit of excitement in the vicinity of the Fox river bridge last Monday evening. The police of the village were notified of the hold-up and told to Watch for the man, who was headed for McHenry. A watch was kept at the bridge all that night. Political activity as far as the vil­ lage is concerned seems to be at % standstill. The town politics, no doubly are taking up the time of the voters and all concerned and until after the town election we expect to see little activity in the village. Thus far we have heard of no one who is ready to make the race for the aldermanic jot*. The brick building on Main street on the West Side, familiarly known as the Simes block and which recently came into the possession of John Carey of Ringwood, is being remodeled and made into a flat building. The upper flat is occupied by Frank . Thurlwell • and family, while the low6r flat wi^ when completed, house Mrs. Philipgi and family. . V"; The Cary Sand & Gravel company, which operates a large pit at Cary, h||i recently come into possession of a pit on the Bower farm near Spring Grove. Side tracks will be laid at once and operations will begin at an early date. This new industry will, no doubt, mean much to Spring Grove and the citizens of that hamlet are looking forward to a big boom. One of the West Side's oldest IMI*','. marks, the Mrs. Robert Schiesslo building, is this week being moved onto the McHenrv Artificial Stone Co. property, just west of the railrojfcd tracks. The building some time ado came into the possession of D. K. Payne, who in turn traded same ttk' Mathias Steffes for one of his cement cottages on the east banks of Fox river. - Peter Wirfs has moved his family to North Crystal Lake, where they will , make their future home. 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