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The republican state central commit­ tee has booked Judge Chae. E. Fuller, of Belvidere, to speak in Richmond Friday evening, Oct. 26. The Nunda Herald says that C. L. Teckler has a squash that is a world- beater. It weighs 60 pounds and he will have it in the Herald window on exhibi­ tion. Oscar Gibbs bad a fatty abcess re­ moved from his shoulder Monday after­ noon. Drs. F. N. Armstrong and C. H. Fegers performed the operation, and Mr. Gibbs is getting around all right.--Rich­ mond Gazette. Fred Willie is building a large barn on the Watt Goff farm, 8 miles south­ east of Woodstock on the Ridgefield road. The building is 36x100 feet, and when completed will be one of the larg­ est in that section.. Will Conway, in digging his potatoes, came upon one of mammoth size. It was fully eight inches in length and weighed a trifle over two pounds. From an acre of land planted to potatoes Mr. Conway estimated his yield at 120 bushels.--Harvard Herald. Cricket, the six legged cow which was on exhibition at the McHenry county fair, has been purchased by James Dev­ lin, of Belvidere, who will make a tour of the county fairs in this vicinity. The animal is a great curiosity and draws crowds wherever it goes.--Nunda Her- lald. Two hnndred and seven Belgian hares have just been added to the Northwest­ ern Rabbitry in this city. C. F. King­ man returned on Thursday from En­ gland, where he had been the past month to select the best stock to be ob­ tained, and brought them to this city.-- McHenry County Democrat. James Wood, of this city, who is the nventor of an attachment to corn har­ vesters that adds materially to their use­ fulness, has entered into a contract with the Piano Manufacturing Co., to handle bis invention, which will necessitate his ;oing to West Pullman, headquarters of the company, though he will not at present move his family from Harvard, to which they are greatly attached.-- Harvard Herald. Patrick McCauley, working for Thoa. Miles in Hartland, displayed wonderful erve during the heavy wind-storm one day last week. One of the anchor posts to the wind-mill tower broke and the other was nearly pulled out so that the inill was in dange:' of flowing over. Mr. McCauley took a long rope, climbed to the top of the sixty-five-foot tower and fastened it so that the other en<| could be tied to a large tree and the mill and tower saved. It was H perilous under1 taking but he accomplished it success­ fully.--McHenry County Democrat George Kiltz, whose successful inven­ tions are bringing him into more than local prominence, has recently secured another patent on an improvement re­ cently patented on a gasoline engine. The improvement is to properly mix the gasoline and air before they reach the cylinder, thereby securing the highest power of explosion with the minimum of oil. The invention promises to bring him large monetary reward. The de­ vice has-been examined by the most skillful machinists and is pronounced by them to meet a problem that has long confronted gasoline engine bulkier#. Marengo News. Grand Ball. The arrangements are all complete for the grand ball to be given in River Bide hall, Friday evening of this week. Hardin's celebrated harp orchestra will furnish the music and this in itself is sufficient guarantee of a very delightful occasion. A supper consisting of all the dainties in season will be served. All in attendance are assured a royal evening Dance tickets including supper $1.75. Horses and baggage cared for free of charge. ' Cliurch Motes. Services will be held in thfr It.E. Church as usual next Sunday. Re W. L. Whipple will leave for Chicago* Monday to attend the conference. The Y.. P. C. U. Devotional meeting next Sunday evening will be led by Harry Fay. Subject: True Friendship (David and Jonathan.) 1 Sam. 1£|:1--4. yyn are cordially invited to attend. Frederick, the three-year old son of R. A. Pontow, the new proprietor of Dean's hotel at Libertyville, was burned to death last week Monday, as a result of playing with matches. He was an only child. The Free Methodist conference con­ vened last week at Fairbury, Illinois. This is the Illinois conference and in­ cludes the districts of Fox and Rock river, Chicago, Peoria, Kew&nee and Morris. At this conference the minis­ ters will be reassigned to their present charges or sent to new ones. A jewelry store at Rockford was burglarized Friday and the theives se­ cured rich booty. The loot consisted of three dozen plain gold band rings, one dozen gold bowed spectacles, six pairs opera glasses, one dozen watch move­ ments, two dozen gold pens and holders, and $10 in nickles and dimes. Allie Ehle learned his first lesson with powder last week. He, with several other boys, had a small pile of the com- bustable material on the ground and thought a flash light would be interest­ ing. Allie flashed the match and a blistered face and hands shows that the powder was dry. The next time there is to be any powder lighting he will let some other boy do the act. -- Wheaton Illinoian. The annual Wheatland plowing match was held six miles south of Naperville last Saturday. There were about one thousand teams tied to fences, which would make an estimate of the crowd from four to five thousand. The plow­ ing match is conducted much on the order of the countv fair.. No side-shows or fakes are allowed on the grounds. A grain show is ope of the feature?, good prizes being awarded. A ladies' fair is held in connection, wives of the farmers exhibiting oookery and needle work, and children exhibiting writing and map drawing. Thomas P. Upton, who is employed on the farm of Wm. Straube, was bitten by a large copperhead snake Monday while cutting grass on the Straube farm, south of town. The reptile was routed by the scythe Mr. Upton was using and sprang at him, sinking its fangs in his right hand After trying in vain to shake the snake off he drew a pocket knife and cut off his head. He was taken to the Cook county hospital where .his wound was pronounced not serious. Tuesday the physicians said that he would not suffer further effects from the bite.--Downers Grove Repoiter. O. D. Patton has had many and seri­ ous misfortunes. He is almost blind and is only able to walk slowly by the aid of crutches. Yet he has been fort­ unate in one thing that will do much to relieve his distress. He is a member in good standing of the Sycamore lodge of the ordor of the Maccabees, in which he carries a $3,000 life insurance policy. Unlike any other fraternal insurance order with which we are familiar, the Maccabees have in their policies a total Usability clause whereby a member can draw 10 per cent of his policy per annum until paid and from the time of his total disability no assessments are due un­ less he recovers and is able to resume work before the amount of the policy has been paid. Mr. Patton is now drawing $300 per annum which sum he may draw yearly for ten years.--Syca­ more Republican- THE VOICE IS STILLED AND THE ONCE FAMILIAR FORM WILL BE SEEN NO MORE. Charles Harrison Smith Died Last gnndsy at His Home in This tillage. Aged 63 Years. Charles Harrison Smith was born in JohriSon, Vt., in 1887, died in McHenry Sunday, Sept 38, 1900. In 1840 his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abijah Smith, moved to McHenry and settled on a farm one mile east of the village, Which place was his boyhood home and for a number of years after his marriage, being sold March 5,1870, to John L. Howe. He was united in marriage with Alse- na Gage, daughter of Hon. George Gage, October 1858. Some thirty years ago he moved into McHenry and embarked in the lumber business, the firm being known as Smith & Snyder. After a period of prosperous business he purchased the interest of his partner and with the assistance of his son, George, carried on the business very successfully for five years. He then disposed of his interests to the Wilbur Lumber Company. He was actively indentified with the business in­ terests of McHenry until last winter, when he retired He served as super­ visor two terms, the only public office he ever held. Mr. Smith was a kind and indulgent husband and father and a neighbor ever ready to assist in time of need. He pos­ sessed a heart full of generous impulses and gave to all public causes with a lavish hand. Many were the little acts of kindness .done for the poor and needy and at the last two entertainments given for charity, although unable to attend, he sent in his bountiful donation. Mr. Smith leaves surviving him, his widow, and five children, George, of Elgin, and Henry, Miss Mamie, Mrs. Lewis H. Owen and Mrs. Sherman S. Chapell, McHenry. One daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Granger has already preceded him to the great beyond. One brother, Hawley Smith, Minneapolis, Minn., and four sisters, Mrs. H. T. Brown, Mrs. Page Colby, McHenry, Mrs. Albert Colby, Crystal Lake and Mrs. Snyder, Hartland, Conn., survive. The funeral services were held from the residence at 10:80 a. m. Tuesday, Elder Holmes Slade, of Elgin, officiat­ ing. The remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. The pall bearers were: John Ralston, C. T. Eldredge, R. Waite, R. Sherburne, QJfte^parks and C. A. Guerin. SILVER WEDDING* A Swelled Head. W. F. Gallaher was the victim of a very serious accident last Sunday. He had gone to the city preparatory to go­ ing out on his run as mail clerk. In crossing a street he was attempting to avoid a streetcar and was struck by an express wagon and knockd dofan receiv irig ^ number of severe cuts and bruises about the head and face.. He was car­ ried into a drug store and the wounds dressed but he did not recover conscious­ ness for more than an hour. However, William does not believe in being "side­ tracked" and proceeded on his way ac­ companied by a "swelled" head. He ar­ rived home Tuesday and was hardly recognizable to his most intimate friends, but he asserts this is the way it all happened- Celebrates Eightieth Birthday. Last Saturday was Mr. Page Colby's 80th birthday anniversary and his children planned a surprise in honor of the occasion. At eleven o'clock in com­ pany with their families, they took possession of the homestead and at twelve o'clock served a sumptous din­ ner. As the twilight shadows gathered all took their departure, wishing the venerable gentleman many- happy re- 'turns of the day. Those present were: G. W. Colby and family, W. E. Colby and family, C. C. Colby, wife and daughter, Mrs. Mary Ford, Linus New­ man family. Minn Lettig SteY" n -a \ ̂ , J'" Mr. Mid Mrs. George Thomas Celebrate Their 8Sth Marriage Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thomas were agreeably surprised last Sunday by rela­ tives to the number of fifty-six. The guests assembled while Mrs. Thomas and daughters, Callie and Ella, were at Sunday school and when they got home they found the tables spread by the happy crowd, and loaded with the good things with which all were well supplied. So for once Mrs. Thomas' fine cooking had to stay in the pantry. The young folks found melons and grapes and every one had an excellent time. At 5 o'clock the guests departed leav­ ing Mr. and Mrs. Thomas happy in the thought that they were remembered by all present. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were presented with two full sets of silver knives and forks, also four table spoons. In addi­ tion to the silver an elegant china tea set consisting of fifty-six pieces was pre­ sented. The families present were: Mother Thomas, Mother and Father Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Saylor, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Dwelly, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Ran­ dall, Mrs. Julius Thomas, Mrs. Jos. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Wattles, Mr. and Mrs. F. Wattles, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hanly, Mrs C. Grimoldby, Mr. Geo. Hanly and Merritt, Edgar Warren Thomas. / BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. Proceedings of the Special July and Regu- ; lar September Meetings, 1MO. , ... SPECIAL JULY MEETING. lion. A. J. Hopkins. Hon. A. J. Hopkins will open the campaign in McHenry at Stoffel's Hall, on Tuesday evening next, Oct 3. Mr. Hopkins needs no introduction from us. He is known to every one in McHenry county, and ^we can assure him of a large and appreciative audience. Senator Granger has made arrange­ ments for a male quartette which will render a number of selections. I»t all turn out and hear the issues of the day fairly and squarely discussed. ^ Andy in a Mew Role, There will be a Bryan and fiHCTWMOB anti-trust meeting at the Brady school house 2 miles east of town on Thursday September, 37, 1900. All are requested to come out at 8 o'clock p. m. as A. O. Rupp and others will speak.--Chenoa • HML • . The honorable board of supervisors of McHenry county met in special session at the court house in Woodstock, III., on Saturday, July 38, 1900. The board was called to order by the chairman. The following named supervisors an­ swered to their names at roll-call, to- Vit: Sups. Brotzman, Lake, Cornue, tfeemond, Mills, Stevens, Weltzien, Hoy, Clark, Turner, Covell, Hatch, Cristy, Gracy and Mentch. A petition sighed by more" than one- third of the members of the board, re­ questing the clerk to call the special session, was read to the board. Chair­ man Stevens stated that the petition was filed at the instance of the poor form committee, and requested the chairman of said committee to state the object of the meeting. Sup. Hoy, as chairman of the farm committee, presented the matter in questiou briefly as follows: That in ad­ dition to erecting a new building at the poor farm, the committee had discovered that the heating plant now situated in basement of main building was very much out of repair and the capacity of the same would be inadequate to heat the main building and the new ad­ ditional rooms, and the committee was Without authority to provide for the contingency and had requested the clerk to call the special meeting for the pur­ pose of submitting the matter to the full board for their action. F. H. Opfergelt presented plans for a new boiler house to be erected on the east ride of the main building. Sup. Mentch moved that the polling place of the second district of Algon­ quin precinct be changed from Geo. D. Williams' store to the council rooms, Crystal Lake. Carried. After brief discussion of the poor farm matters, Sup. Desmond moved that the board adjourn until 2 p» Oft., to meet at the poor farm. TWO P. M. Pursuant to adjournment, meeting was called to order by the Jhairman. At roll-call the following supervitors answered to their names, to-wit: Sups. Brotzman, Lake, Cornue, Mills, Stevens, Hoy, Clark, Turner, Covell, Hatch, Cristy and Gracy. After brief discussions and personal inspection of the buildings by the board. Sup. Cristy offered the following resolu­ tion and moved its adoption, towit: Resolved, That the poor farcu committee be and are hereby empowered to install a new heating plant and erect a boiler house and smoke stack at the poor farm; size of said boiler house to be 22x28 feet, with 12-foot ei'il- iujS, uiid u, witli 20 "iucta flue. Sups. Hoy, Cristy and Cornue called for the ayes and nays. A vote being taken, resulted as follows: Ayes--Sups. N. Brotzman. James Lake. W. D. Cornue, Joseph 8. Mills, L. T. Hoy. S. E. Clark. H. M. Turner. L. B. Covell, F. W. Hatch (refusing to vote,) W. A. Cristy, J. H. Gracy and K. E. Stevens--11. Nays--0. ^ The chairman declared the resolution carried. Sup. Brotzman offered the following resolution to-wit: That this board re­ commend to the town auditing boards that a uniform per diem of $3 for ten hoars' work be allowed to the local as­ sessors. Carried. Sup. Hoy moved that the oounty clerk be authorised to draw orders for the bills of the several newspapers through­ out the county for publishing the assess­ ment rolls, when approved by the county treasurer. Carried. F. E. STEVENS, Chairman. 0BO. F. RUSHTON, Clerk. REGULAR SEPTEMBER MEETING. The honorable board of supervisors of McHenry county met in annual session at the court house in Woodstock, 111., on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1900. '* Meeting called to order by Sop. F. E. Stevens, Chairman. At roll-call the following named sup­ ervisors responded, towit: Sups. Brotz. man, Patrick, Beck, Lake, Cornue, Des­ mond, Mills, Stevens, Wetzien, Hoy, Clark, Turner, Covell, Hatch, Cristy, Gracy and Mentch. The annual and quarterly reports of the superintendent of schools were read to the board and referred to the com­ mittee on education. The delinquent district road tax lists of the town of Hebron were laid before the board by Sup. H. M. Turner and on motion referred to the committe on roads and bridgee. On motion of Sup. Hoy all other re­ ports and communicotions in the hands of the clerk were referred to their proper committees without reading. The communication of Isaac R. Hitt, state and county swamp land agent, was read to the board and on motion of Sup. Beck was referred to the committee on roads and bridges. On motion duly made and seconded, board adjourned until 8 p. m. for com­ mittee work. • s> THREE P. M. Board met pursuant to adjournment. At roll-call all supervisors present The committee on roads and bridges made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Youreommittce to whom was referred t he various road warrants of the town of Hebron would beg leave to submit the fol­ lowing report on the matters before them: Town of Hebron, nineteen dist ricts, fifteen of which are correct. Nos. 12, 13, 14 and 15 are not returned. We recommend that, the said warrants lie returned to the county clerk on or before the 1st of October. 1000. We would furt her recommend that the county clerk be Instructed to spread all unpaid tax of the several warrant,s on the collector's books for the yen r UXX). All of which Is respect fully submitted. J. H. GUACT, Chm, L. E. MKNTCH, N. BROTZMAN, WM. DESMOND. JOHN WKI/TZIKN. The special committee on roads and bridges appointed by the board made the following report and on motion of Sup. Beck the report was appoved and the committee was discharged from further duties, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your commit tee to whom was referred the petition of the commissioners of highways of the town of Riley would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before I hem: A majority of said committee met with the highway commissioners of the town of Biley on June 25, 1SMM), and adjourned to meet. <U W'oodstock on the 2nd day of July following, but before that date Sup. Brotamau gave notice that the town of Riley wished to withdraw their pcUUou. All of which is respectfully submitted. J. H. GRACY, • .) AMK8 LAKK. The committee on public buildiug* made the following report which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred the matter of cutting a door from the circuit judge's chamber into the library respectfully report that the work has been completed as directed by the board. JAMBS LAKB. Ohm, JOSEPH 8. MIIXS, W. D. CORNCTB, L. T. HOY, ? J. H. GRACY. ' The committee on education made the following report, which was adopted, to­ wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred the annual report of W. E. Wire, county superintendent of schools, would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them: That v.'c have ex­ amined said report, compared the report with the boons and And the same correct, and that all the money in the hands of the superinten­ dent. has been distributed. VV'e have also ex­ amined the superintendent's reports of insti­ tute funds, tind the same correct , with a bal­ ance on hand of one hundred fifty-seven dol­ lars and seventy-two cents ($157.72). We have also examined the- quarterly report for the quarter ending Sept. 1, linn), limi the same cor­ rect, and recommend the payment of the three hundred fifty-two dollars the amount due the superintendent. Your committee would also recommend that twenty-five dol­ lars be allowed the superintendent for insti­ tute work. Ail of which is respectfully submitted. W. 1). CORNUE, Chm, F. W. HATCH, H. M. TURNER, E. D. PATRICK. JAMKH LAKE. The committee on finance made the following report, which was adopted, to­ wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee to whom was referred finance would beg leave to sub­ mit the following report on the matters be­ fore them: The county treasurer reports a balance on hand Sept. 1, IttOO, of nine thousand six hundred nine and twenty-hundredths dol­ lars Your committee would recom­ mend that, the sum of eighteen thousand dol­ lars ($18,000) for contingent expenses and thir­ teen thousand dollars ($13,000) for building purposes, making in the aggregate a tax of thirty-one thousand dollars ($31,000), be levied on the taxable property of McHenry county for the ensuing year. The county treasurer's report if hereto attached and made a part of this report. All of which was respectfully submitted. W. A. CRISTY, Chm, L. T HOY, JAMES LAKE. JOSEPH S. MILLS. JOHN VVELTZIEN, To the Honorable Board of Supervisors of McHenry County: I, P. F. Axtell, treasurer of McHenry county, do hereby certify the fol­ lowing to be a true and correct statement of the funds in my hands on Sept. 1.1900. Total receipts as per cash book 184,563 35 Total expenditures as per cashbook.. 74,954 15 Balance on hand S W.609 20 I would respectfully itemize the balance on hand as follows: Duplicate tax fund. ,,....9 0864 Institute fund.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 7 6 2 Non-resident and minor heir fmra -- 008 4V distributable taxes 8,0470 Anit deposited with co treas per order of court in condemnation proceed­ ings, C M ft ST F B K T« Margaret Gavitt et al.........y. 1.75000 General fund 4,78708 Total $ 9,609 20 All Of which is respectfully .submitted. F. F. AXTELL, County Treasurer. per Shippee. The committee on claims made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee on claims would beg leave to report that they have ex­ amined all claims presented to them, and rec­ ommend the payment of the following, and that the clerk be directed to Issue orders on the county treasurer to the claimants for the several amounts allowed»,as follows, to-wit: F N Blakeslee, transcript of record i 20 00 W E Wire, stamps, stationery 47 00 P J McCauley, repairs on court house.. 26 nf> Stevens, board of review 47 days-- 188 00 F* E'l -- Chas Kobb, ijoard of review depco clerk Lucia Stevens, board of review 30 days. Mrs A Lines, livery rigs furnished V E Jones, same L T Hoy, goods furnished co officers.... V S Lumley. Insane case Callaghan & Co. Illinois reports.. I)r E Windmueller, insane case A Evans "7;V* 45 00 3000 500 300 50 70 500 8 75 500 880 880 880 880 1800 iiS Nellie Evans, same Louis Vogel, same.. B L Thomas, same W C Hohensteiu, same Callaghan & Co. records .v..... Guy E Still, selecting jury........ E Windmueller M I), l'eo vs Glazier J W Cristy, board of review.. 80000 W A Cristy, same ... -- 1450 Witness fees board of review 8750 Geo W Field, atty fees, col shr and elk fees, Brown vs Clow 22 85 R J Beck, burying old soldier............. 3800 J J Stafford, casket for Omer J Rhodes. 35 00 F H Opfergflt, architect and supt new poor farm buildings 800 00 C F Kenicli, ptg envelopes with stamps. 17 00 M W Lake, baliff cir court May term... S H Flint, boarding tramp Woodstock Sentinel Co, legal blks, etc.. A Dwight Osborn. goods furn'd sheriff.. City of Woodstock, elec light July 1 to Aug 1, 1900 Chas Seotteld, pub assessment list.., -. • Emerson & Saunders, same -- 14 01 J V Beatty. same 18 30 J B Babcock & Son, same Jf £} McHenry Flalndealer Co. tome l»"l 8600 500 8200 1804 132 1101 .̂ Goatiinftod on page eight) A BRILLIANT WEDDING. TWO YOUNQ PEOPLE PROMINENF IN SOCIAL AFFAIRS Plight Their froth.-Mlw £11 en I.ore Walsh and Mr. John Walsh Married Tuesday.--Father O'Neill Officiate*. St Patrick's church was the soene at a brilliant wedding last Tuesday mora- " ing, which united the lives of two yonng people prominent in the social affairs of McHenry, Miss Ellen Loretto Walsh ; and Mr. John Walsh. The Rev. Father O'Neil officiated. Promptly at 10:H0 the bells pealed out their joyful refrain and they had scarcely ceased ere theor- gan burst forth in the beautiful strains V of the Lohengrin wedding march and w the bridal party entered the church. Miss Marguerite Walsh, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, proceeded the bride to the altar. Mr. Thomas Walsh, brother of the bride, was best man. ^ The bride looked vary sweet and \ charming in her bridal robe of fawn colored doth. The skirt was arranged f in small tucks and the waist most beau­ tifully trimmed with turquoise blue and Russian lace with velvet bodice. The groom and best man wore the conventional black. ^ Mrs. Walsh is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Walsh and has spent her H 1 entire life in this community. She is a graduate of the McHenry high school and has been a very successful teacher for some time past. In all affairs ner> taining to the church, she has alwaya given efficient aid since childhood. No social affair was complete without her and by her sweet and unassum* ing manner she has endeared herself to a very large circle of friends. , > Mr. Walsh is our popular marshal and no one, perhaps, can count more ot warmer Mends than he. He, too, has passed hie life in this community and by his honorable dealing has secured the sincere regard of all classes. A reception followed the ceremony at the bride's home just south of town at which about 160 relatives and friends were present. The house was decorated with cut flowers and palms and a sump­ tuous wedding dinner and supper served. One room was completely filled with wedding presents, and such an array of silver, cut glass, china eta, seldom ° • •• '-v.. meets one s gaze. - In the evening there wm a dancing party and at eleven o'clock dainty r»v freshments were served. The bridal couple will at once com­ mence house-keeping in the elegant resi­ dence just purchased and which was most beautifully furnished and waiting to receive them. Mr. and Mrs. Walsh will be at home to their friends after Oct. 10. » { Those present from abroad wert: Mr. and Mrs. Muldoon, Roby, Ind., Mrs. Mary Bolger and daughter, Kathryn, Miss Hortens Powers, Mr. J as. Walsh, Miss Agnes Murray, Mrs. Nellie Biggy, Mr. Jno. Walsh, Chicago; Mr* Thos. F. Walsh, Aurora; Mrs. M. Con­ way and daughter, Margaret, Mrs. Ed. Larkin, Mrs. Mayme Ketohum, Mm. Mary O'Flarety, Mrs. P. Costello and children, Thos. A. Frisby, Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. D.. H. Corr, Woodstock; Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Ryan, Richmond; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thorns, Mr. and Mrs. E. Renehen and family, Fox Lake. v J": Ml v. 1 I Ci,.# . A < ^ r: ,xi y : Help the CauM, ' " An entertainment will be held in fhd city hall on Friday evening, Oct 5, the proceeds of which will be devoted to de­ corating the school rooms. This is a . worthy cause and we hope to see the hall if not crowded, at least well, filled. , The price of admission is only 15 cents and coffee and cake will be served to all free of charge. Chorus "Stars and Stripes Forever" j • School. VS 71 Recitation. "Jsefc" g Irene McOmber. ' X? Duett. "Bye LoBaby Darling* ^ Zue Gallaher, Hattle Lamphere. r ? Recitation'....' "Selected Miss Edith Wright. Duett "Like the Lark'* Dr. Aurtnger, Mrs. W. F. Gallaher. Recitation "Th® two Vislttf Maggie Ward. "Selected : : ' * • M r . E . J . H a w s L • _ , . m . Exltt;.;::... Millie Lawrence, Lena Stoffel, Iva Mead. 3 Winnie Dermont, Iva Curtis, Mamie Granger, Emma Thelen. Dancing Claasea to be t'ormtC Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Peak, of Chicago" ̂ will on Monday evening, Oct 8, at 7:80 form a dancing class. They will give twelve lessons for 95 and all the new as well as the old dances will be taught In the after­ noon from 4 to 6 o'clock a class for - children will be taught. The price wfll be the Same as abova These classes will be held on Monday# ^ of each week beginning Oct 8. Mr. and Mrs. Peak are assisted by Miae Louise M. Peak. Those desiring may leave their names at the Riverside W #3 l , -»ir sM:-