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; % lis,* i ' ' ,. ** f. ' -:y::4W^ "'"<fi. ..." 1 1 , 1 V 1 t^'">' 1^"' ftl. ' 1 •/>:,••-, "j,i ;»'••, '• ^ ' „ V ,r X X, ";: r, 111 , ; W :v?, fr', , -."f^i,1,,1 jto::,* "fflllJ* "f VOLUME XXXIII. * Mcli&XRY, II4-INOJIS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1906. itmrnrnlrnim WE ENTERTAIN "#HERE WE SO. AND Entertains a Lsuf* Comfwi/ «f Vlaltors Dntteg th« Wiwk-Whom Tk*r Eatorteta. £•*.-& H. Bealwas a Chicago visitor Joseph Dedrieh wm m Chicago visit­ or iastfriday.;/. ^ Fred Kambolz vu a windy city vfait- MraW.D. Wentworth spent Satur­ day in Chicago. 5 j Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holt* spent Fri- f . *4ay last in Chicago, Simon Stoffel was a business visitor in f* Chicago last Friday. '""•'•"r' SL Hunter was a business visitor in |, <*iongo Friday last Joel Wheeler was a Chicago passenger tf last Friday morning. Dr. E. G. Chamberlin Was a Chicago X* visitor last Thursday. * . C. D. Ross was the gout it Hebron friends Christmas day. . ^ Mr. and Mrs. George Yager spent pp^lf'riday last in Chicago. • „J */ 'v John Bvaaaon was a business visitor ' lib Chicago last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lamphere were >. recent Wanconda visitors. Wm. Simes and daughter spent Fri- ,.*^ay last iii the windy city. ^ Dr. and Mrs. F; £!. Roes spent Christ­ mas with Aprora relatives. . * Guy Semens boarded the Chicago ir#«i|itaat Friday morning. ** John Leickem spent the first of the #eek with Chicago friends.-,* Walter Woodburn of Woodstb^kspent y with McHenry friends. \ Peter M. Jnsten of Chicago spent Christmas' with his parents here. Peter Wirfa of Wankegan spent Christmas with his parents here. 4 - Miss Elisabeth Tnrner is spending ' V weeks in Chicago and Hebron. " H. Zimmermann spent Saturday and Hunday with his family in Chicago. r ,v4 Wm. Burke of Chicago was a guest • lit the home of M. J. Walsh Sunday. Will and Hobart Kauen of Spring %rove were recent McHenry visitors. H. Chubaroff of Chicago was the guest his wife here the first of the week. **' Miss Mayme Kasser is spending her , * - holiday vacation with Elgin relatives. *, Mkn Mae Beebe is spending the week With relatives and friends in Chicago. ' ^ Warren Howell of Chicago spent Sun­ day with his mother at the Riverside. : F. C. Goodman of Chicago spent the :>first of the week with his parents here. Lewis Miller of Chicago was the guest %f his parents here the first of the week. •^ Miss Martha Geske of Glenn Ellyn, spent Sunday with McHenry rela- *• \\ ' ^ r /V-i Gilbert Gilmore of Montreal, Canada, t Sunday at the home of Dr. D. G. ells. Mrs. M. A. Howell spent a few days IfbiB week with Chicago relatives and friends. „ Miss Helen McLean of Spring 6rove Was the guest of McHenry frieftds recently. Rev. Paul Bourke attended the oon- ftrmatioB sertiee at WoodBtocfc last < fhunday. Gtoorge Sayer of Chicago was looking lifter his interests at Pistakee Bey last Saturday N F. A. Holly of (Jenoa, 111., was the of his mother and brother the first the week. Mrs. Waltef ^:S# Keyes of Algtmquin 4>ent Saturday and Sunday with her mother here. Miss Ethel wyn Gr$er is spending her holiday vacation with home folhs at Eacine, Wis. , » ^ Ray H. Owen of Chicago was the ^guest of MoHenry relatives a few days <Hbe past week. 'l Misses Katie and Gertrude Engelk of fCenosha, Wis., are the guests of home ; Jblks this week. r Miss Eolia Boyer is spending h«r holi- ,y vacation with her sister, Mrs. E. C. er, of Dundee. A. S. Parin was over from the courtt^ teat last 8onday and spent C brbtiM | irith his parents bete. f George Stilling of Chicago is spends • 'tog the holiday vacation with his par' entsatPWalfee Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Haryey Prio6 entertaih- the fmUlei's mother of Genoa Jnnc- Wiav lass Sunday. Dr. aad Mn. C. H. Fegen and little4 ai^ spending the week with Io^fa, relatives. James Fitasimmons of Chicago is tha holiday vaoation with Mo- frietidkr FloretMie Visisy of Oak Parkl|>iMr>6undayaMd^Monday at homt^MFfllilMauftirWiite. •£• Mies Carey, who is attending i|jebool atPtf^lHi is spending her holiday Mr. aad'tHiT^B^^Mhyof Woodstock it the <*t>^th®' w«ek with of Chicago Editor F. L. Carr of Wanconda spent WedaitMday in McHenry. Dick Wray of Richmond was a Me" Henry visitor Christmas. < Old Folks' dance on Friday evening at the Central opera house. Ad. Zober of Chicago spent Christmas at the home of Jos. Heimer. Roy Aldrich of RiohaMmd was a Mc­ Henry caller Christmas day. Ed Quigley of Woodetoehepent Christ­ mas with McHenry relate Chas. G. Buss of Chicago spent Christ- m&8 with McHenry relatives. John Gibbs was the guest of 'Chicago relatives a few days last week. Miss Minnie McGee of Harvard spent Christmsc with her siator here. Miw Dora Btoffel of Chicago waa the gnest of home folks Chnstmas. Miss Anna Bttiiiug spent a few days last Wiik wWk&mm tarn* Mrs. B. WeHespint two days of last week with relatives In Chicago. Martin Stoffel of Cttfeigv Christmas with bis parents here. Miss Mabelle |f heeler of Chicago is the gueit of bur parents this week. Leo Jadnon of Chicago spent Christ­ mas day at thahooii of & Reynolds. Miss Sylvia and John Hille are spend­ ing the week with Chicago relatives. Ed Walsh of Chicago was the gnest of MoHenry relatives Christmas day. Joe Kappler of Woodstock was the gueat of MoHenry friends Christmas. Hapke's sevm-^ieoe orchestra, with drums, at the Central, December S8. Miss Lisssie Gorman of Woodrtook intent Christmas with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs; Chas. Gibbs were the guests of McHenry relatives Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Mead of Oak Park spent Christmas with MoHenry rela­ tives. Miss Lena Stoffel oT IStatilsiea is spending the week with her parents here. Dr. 8. S. Wells of Chicago spent Christmas day with his brother, Dr. D. G. Wells. „ Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Guerin of Hebron spent Monday with McHenry relatives and friends. Miss Kate F. Howe of Mif wood hi spending her holiday vacation WftH her parents hen. Miss Annie 8tilling and John BroWn of Wanconda visited with McHenry friends Sunday. Misses Hellen Panka and Lillian Glader of Chicago spent Christinas ^at the McHenry House. Miss Irene M cOmber of Evanstcm, 111., is spending her holiday vacation with her parents here. Harry Ames of Minneapolis, Minn., is a gnest at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Gallaher this week. Mi«fs Bernice Roes and brother, Clay­ ton, are spending a few days with rela­ tives in Aurora this week. Mrs. McGee and son, Eugene* of Woodstock were guests at the home of Dr. C. H. Fegers Christmas. Peter Kerling of Stacyville, Iowa, is visiting relatives and friends in Mc­ Henry and vicinity this week. Miss Nellie Clemens of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is spending her holiday vaoation with her parents west of town. Mrs. Henry Schuenqemann, daughter and three sons of Chicago spent Christ­ mas at the home of Jos. Heimer . Arthur Merriman of Waterloo, Iowa, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. M. Merriman since last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Thompeon and eon of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent Christ­ mas day at the home of W. D. Went- worth. - % • •sea Mary and Celia Miller of Kenosha, Wis., are spending the week at. the hoine of their father, Hentfy Miller, here. Misses Lucy and May Spenoer of Chicago are spending the holiday vaca­ tion with their paretfts, Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. Mrs. Mary L. Cobb'teft Monday morn­ ing for Eockville, Int., where she is spending the week with her eon, Rev. Edward Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Verbeek, Mr. and Mw. Julius Eggert and daughter, Lil­ lian, of Chicago spent Christmas at the home of J. J. Hille. Miss Jessie Hanson of Caseopolis,Mich. and Misses Lena and Bessie Mason vis­ ited Mr. and Mrs. M. Merriman last Friday and Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wooster and little daughter of Woodstock spent Christmas at the home of the tatter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gallaher. One of the special attractions at the New Year's da^oe at Stoffel's ball next Monday evening will be the presence of a quartette which will render, "Ring out the Old, Ring in the New," at the midnight hour. All join in the chorus. • Notice to Oar CmtMMn. We an pleased to anmwmoe that -Fo­ ley's Honey and Tar tor coughs, ooids and lung troubles if not affected by tike National Pure Food and Drag Law, as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as a safe remedy for children and adults. G. W. REV. TEPJB ABOUT POUTiCM. SITUA­ TION IN CUBA- Was M ©f 'tthtf ^ley. Wm. GtljMM. left last Friday Wis., w WlilR- r:l George H. HaWf was a^ n si waggon ^the train thMt stops at the Wdls street itation, Ohioaga last J<4m mUhMiiia Sisie _ home of « th f̂trif or the Owl Camp No* 4-11-44 meets at the Central opera house Friday evening. Dee. SB. afforded by s Pain Bum. possible. For salary G Hapke's se drums, at Hie omheiira, w î ueoenmer w," Dmribil Qrapiilolly the So«l*l mmd Pttr 11U««1 Condition of th« People on lk« blud-Ottitr KotM of IaterMt. Columbia, Cuba, Dec. 13,1906. Editor The McHenry Plalndealer: Dear Sir--I have had inquiries from subscribers of The Piaxndealer, as well as from other parties, as to how we fare in the bellicoee islapd of Cuba; and I take this method, a letter to The Plain- dealer, of communicating briefly with them. In August the longs mouldering fins of revolution broke out, the details of which most people in the States are al­ ready familiar with. It was expected to come, but not so soon. A different struggle, too, was anticipated in some respects. It was supposed that the rivals would be more evenly matched and that Palma would put up a stiff fight and that the work would be Moh as to obviate as much as possible th* owning of intervention. Knowing that it was to be a fight between the "ins" and "outs" for the now quite plethoric little crib, foreigners had little ocoaakm to fear unless they representedeapitalin considerable quantities. The insur­ gents (revolutionists as they prefer to be called, and a highly honorable a] lation in Latin America) o: mainly in the vicinity of large towns. They could be at business in the day titee and at night help to swell the ratiks of their confederates encamped in the neighboring woods. We of the American colonies saw little of them or their pursners. Occasionally some rural guards wfere in evidence professing to be looking after some one. They sel­ dom seemed in mneh of a hurry. It was wittingly suggested that it kept them busy figuring Which side they were on. Stock was sometimes driven off, but aside from this the colonies were little disturbed, though not wholly uncon­ cerned. AM to the number of revolutionists really in arms no definite oount can be made. When the Liberals take the government, as is planned by them­ selves, and of which they have encour­ agement at Washington, this army may have to be paid off, and like the previous "army of liberation" it will be fonndtohave been surprisingly large. To estimate the situation the obarac* ter of the Caban must be well Been. He, as a neighbor, is generally quiet and kind when not disturbed in his choices and traditions, and even then bears as much as most people of better advan­ tages. But by tradition and tempera- ment'he is a revolutionist There are some very worthy exception!--a few self-contained, noble people of fine taste and culture, who would do honor to any country. But these are in business and not in politics. However, the av­ erage Cuban is without taste on his per­ son or surroundings. He is good at plain, rough, routine work, such as* clearing lands and operating in cane fields. At a task requiring skill he fails. He cares not to own lands or home that he may be free to move on with his gypsy outfit. He knows little of politics and cares less, but has a wor­ shipful ngard for his military hero, at the signal of whom he is "off to the, woods" for a whole or half bandit life, At the beck of his hero he is back to his quiet life again. He cares little for school and education. By him one 6a not help being reminded of our Jkmeri oaa Indians, without any hope for many generations. They impress one as stunted raoe, with the exceptions I al­ luded to. This refers to the middle and lower classes more particularly. Yet what are rated the higher classes shqw grave deficiencies, in many oases, in the qua$ ification for government. The Anglo- Saxon's sense of honor pertains to too few, as seen in the varied and. skilled efforts of Secretaries Taft and Bacon to procure harmony for a basis of peace ful resumption of government. Prom­ ises made were by them little considered later. The Liberals protested that they wanted no offices, and shortly hfter were in a rage that a few were be­ stowed on Moderates. Though all this and more of the kind ietrneofthis people, with a strongly and wisely environing and ruling Amer­ ican government nod sentiment great changes could speedily be seen. With enforced education with the English as well as the Spanish languages in the schools and, both languages in the courts and public offices, and above all to find themselves less oppressed and better employed than now wonld be the basis of a perpetual peace and loyalty. " But any policy that will hold out hope to the politician and demagogue of "in­ dependence" is to keep the fat in the fire, and to repress confidence and pro­ gress is to incite revolution at every election. With the island a strategic necessity to the United States, eventual aanexation is the reasonable hope of Cuba, and in her destiny to be in proper time one of the foremosi states in the Union. The colonists are cheerful, and hope­ ful of the ontoome being eventually what has from the first been expected-- agood gov ninent under the stars and etiipes. qnelaluenei of this precious ^fihi-- they strongly feel now as the *#t*p0W«r of the M«at. Things hate been held back by this revolution, but still the colonies hsjve been gaining all the time. The orahge crop in the older colony of LaGloria is large this year and of excellent quality. It will enlarge jFS*i{after year. Columbia's trees are stilt too young to bear, but bloomed copiously the present year. In another year we expect to eat the fruit from our own trees. * Lemons were sent from La Gloria that brought over eleven dollars a box. Our own lime trees furnish tig with all the limes we need. Our lemon trees, tpo, are in bearing and will soon supply us with all of that kind of fruit we shall need, and to spare. Lemon groves are generally considered more profitable than oranges on account of the steadier demand and better shipping qualities. Our winter garden is very promising, with almost everything in it that belongs to gardens North and South. • Very cordially yours, 4:%, JACOB STRA^B. PHARMACY# ---------- • ' • ' !,, V*- ». MEmkI will Open New PtMu-mwey : * at Oak Park. . ": E. JL Mead, 'son of Postmaster and Mrs. and H. C. Mead of this village, will open a new pharmacy at Oak Park, Dl, about the middle of February. In regard to the opening The Daily Report­ er-Argas of Oak Park t*s the follow­ ing to say: E- t*. Mead, who until last summer was connected with Oaks' Avenue Pharmacy, has announced that on or about the middle of February he will open a first-class, modern pharmacy at the store at 101 North Oak Park avenue, formerly^ occupied by Pnohner Bros. The announcement was not a surprise to all for it had been the supposition that Mr. Mead wonld go into business for himself in the village when it be­ came known that he had severed his connection With W. W. Oaks. 'the store which he will open will be one of the most modern establishments within a radius of many miles. An en­ tirely new stock of fixtures will be in­ stalled, and the all-glass show cases and marble fountain will be made to order. A novelty in the shape of a space on one side of the store for an ice cream parlor is planned, which will add greatly to the attractiveness of the place. As soon as possible the floor will be lowered and a new modern front piiton the store, making one of the most at­ tractive and op-to-date pharmacies in Oak Park. The new establishment will make a feature of its prescription de­ partment, which Mr. Mead aims to make one of the store's strong points. E. L. Mead is well known in Oak Park, having for several years been with W. W. Oaks. This will be the first time he has been in business for himself, though he has had over twenty years' experience in the drug business. MOREANIMALSFORFARM. Geo rye 4, 8ayer Places a Number of New Animals on His Farm, George J. Sayer of Chicago, who fcas a large farm near Pistakee Bay, last week added a number of new ani­ mals and fowls to his zoo. Among the new arrivals are a pair of partridge Arpington, pair buff Arpington, pair Jubilee Arpington, pair black Arping­ ton, Indian games, pair of |25 doves, the largest pair of doves in America, patr of Siberian deer, pair of German Doirnn deer, fiat horn bnck and black doe. t The proprietor of the farm had pre­ viously placed a number of animals and fowls of different species on the place and the new addition will give him one of the largest private zoos to be found in the country. Besides his zoological garden Mr. Sayer can also boast of having one of the largest fruit orchards in McHenry county, apd probably in the state. An unlimited amount of-English shrubbery will b* added to this department next spring. The peop&of this vicinity will watch Mr. Sayer *s movements with a great deal of interest as an enterprise of this sort ^yiite a scarcity in thjs neck o' wood*.. i. .• 9 * ., « A Happy Oatheriair<v In honor of Chicago relatives and friends Charles Heimer entertained a company of young people at bis home last Tuesday evening. All present re­ port a most enjoyable time. Those in attendance ware: Misses Lillie and Katie Heimer, Lillie McGee, Mabel Granger, Annie Miller, Cassie Eldredge, Dora Stoffel, Edna Hunter, Zue Galla­ her, Amy Yager, Hellen Panka and Lillian _ Glader, the latter two from Chicago; Messrs. John Hunter, Arvel Yager, James Fitasimmons, Charles, Leo and Henry Schnennemann, Adam Zueber, the Hotter five from ^Chicago Ltgh| refreshments were servepfc, A Mistake Corrected. In last week's issue the type made us say that Hapke's orchestra would fur­ nish the music for Stoffel's dance and that the dance tickets would be 50 oents. Such is not the case, however, as Metager's oelebrated Woodstock or­ chestra will be on hand and furnish the music, and the usual price, one dollar, will be charged for dance tickets. The management of the hall will please ac­ cept our apology. Metzger's celebrated Woodstock or­ chestra will furnish the music for the dance at Staffer's hall next Monday EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY AND ADJACEfiT COUNTIES* A WCaeellaneoaa Assortment of Mews Items In Condensed Vorrn for Ovnrtn- ienee of Busy People. The Nanda Herald came out last week in holiday attire. It has been definitely announced that the Woman's club of Woodstock has given up the project of building a hos­ pital at the county seat. Never judge a man by the appearance, of his clothes. A shabby coat may con­ tain an editor, while the man with the yellow gloves may be a delinquent sub­ scriber. At a recent cow sale held at Algon­ quin thirty-three cows were sold and the average price received for them was $53.50. The highest price paid for a Single cow was $80. Drink claimed another victim at Rondont, Lake county, last week, the beirtg James Saraga, a work­ man, who was returning home "loaded down for a fair." His body was found on the railroad tracks. Practical jokers substituted Portland cement for buckwheat and a Harvard young man carried the cement home and his wife tried in vain to make eat­ able buckwheat cakes. He made a kick to the man he bought it of and was told of the trick.. He thinks cement is all right for sidewalks but he doesn't want a lining of it in his stomach. A case was being tried in court and the opposing lawyers became somewhat excited and personal in their remarks. Finally they began calling each other names. "You're a fool," said one. "You're a liar," said the other. Then the judge, in a very dignified manner, said: "Now that thecounael have ident­ ified each other kindly proceed to the disputed point" . If you are supeAtitlous about the number 18 you had better give us your quarter dollars, for on each one are 13 stars, 18 letters, in the scroll in the eagle's beak, 18 leaves on the olive branch, 13 arrow heads and 18 letters in the words "quarter dollar." Now, it's not safe to keep them, so just bring them in and get credit on your subscrip­ tion for the fnll amount. Waukegan Gazette: Quite a Sensa­ tion was. created in cirouit court one day last week when Judge Donnelly "called down" a prominent attorney in a manner that surprised even those who bad heard the court get angered before. He is said to have eclipsed all former efforts in his "call down." The court felt that the attorney was dragging along the case much more than be shonld and he repeatedly warned him to hasten things along. Finally he cut loose and told the attorney that if he did not stop asking questions having no bearing on the case he would dismiss the action entirely. He expressed him­ self in very plain terms and the inci­ dent created quite a sensation. Reprint, News-Herald: "There is at least one effectual, safe and reliable Cough Cure--Dr. Shoop's--that we re­ gard as suitable, even for the youngest child. For years. Dr. Shoop bitterly opposed the use of opiates or narcotics in medicine, offering $10 per drop to anyone finding Opium, Chloroform or any other poisonous or narcotip ingredi­ ent in Dr. Shoop's Cough Core. And the challenge is as yet unanswered. Here is one manufacturing physician Who welcomed with much satisfaction the new Government Pure Food and Drug Law. The public can now pro­ tect itself at all times, by insisting on having Dr. Shoop's when a cough rem­ edy is needed." Sold by N. H. Petesch. Wilmot Agitator: The carp pond, whioh has been an object of interest to visitors to the village all summer, is now tenantless. All'of the fish were taken oat Friday, placed in 200-pound boxes and made ready for shipment. They were packed alive and the cold weather is reckoned on to keep them fresh until tney reach their destination, when they will again l>e put in water and wait further disposal. The fish numbered close to two thousand and as the average weight is six pounds, • the total weight of the carp was several tons. They ranged in weight from two to twenty pounds eaoh. Some were evenly scaled, some with a few rows of large scales across die body Mid some without scales at alL. "Here clerk, I'm in a hurry. I want a book for my husband. It's his birth­ day and I want it for a present. Show me what you have and be quick about it. Nothing too expensive, mind you, and I don't want anything Wo cheap, either; do you hear? He is a mild man­ nered man and not fond of sports, so do not-show me anything in that line. For goodness' sake don't offer me any of those trashy novels, and no matter how much you try to persuade me I won't take anything in the way of history or Come now, I'm in a dread- QUARTER OF A CENTUBT. | Q|)R y Items Clipped from The Plalndeai«*.ei ^ December 28, 1881. A seven weeks' old child of Johfi Parker, who lives in the Kelter building/ died very suddenly on Sunday morning hut M. Engeln has bought a Mil of lum­ ber and will immediately commence the erection of a store on the lot be­ tween A. Engeln's building and George Rosenberger's house.- It will be 18x40 and two stories high. The entertainment by the dramatic club Saturday evening, was, considering the condition of the roads, well render­ ed, and everything passed off in the best of manner, everyone of the club doing their part in a manner not to be sur­ passed. They propose, about the first of February, to bring out another drama, the name of whioh will be an­ nounced next week. We learn that Chas. Knhnert has leased the store in Howe's block, now occupied by Mr. Engeln, and will move into the same about March 1st, keeping a stock of dry goods, groceries, and general merchandise. Mr. Kuhnert is well and favorably known in this sec­ tion, having been in trade in Johns- burgh for several years, and we heartily welcome him to our village. Young Wirfs, who was rescued from drowning by Chas. Granger and Henry Smith, week before last, remembered them in a handsome manner on Christ­ mas eve by presenting eaoh of them with a handsome autograph album and a photograph of himself. It was a brave act, and by this token the boys are assured that they will ever be remem­ bered. ' The McHenry dramatic club on Christmas eve presented F. *C. Going, their stage mannger, with a handsome silver watch valued at $35, on the in­ side case of which is engraved the fol­ lowing: "Presented to P. C. Going by the McHenry Dramatic club." Mr. Going has labored hard in organizing the club and rehearsing for the two dramas which has been brought out, and this handsome present proves that bis efforts have been appreciated fay the members. ITEMS PICKED UP A1 DURING THE W£t What People are Doing in OwrRoay j City--News as Seen by The Pla Representative*. Butter Market* . Butter was 81i cents oa ^tber board of trade Monday. New Year postal cards at: ALBERT RAUGHT DEAD. Passes Away at Hts Home Near Veto Friday Morning. ful hu much1 know, have appropriate? already wasted too Of course, you don 't but from all that I you (suggest something •Yes, ma'am," replied the obliging clerk. ' Here's a little vol­ ume entitled. 'How to Manage a Tatt­ ing Machine.' " , , ^ Dance the old year out and the new year in at the New Year's dance at iftbfftl'i hall next Monday evantftf. Ttoe'death of Albert Raugfet occurred Friday morning at his home just east of Volo. His death was due to a nerve trouble which brought on a dropsical condition. He had been sick for a short time only. Mr. Raught was 71 years, 10 months of age and had lived at Yolo since 1868. He is survived by his wife. Charity Raught, and a eon. Mr. Raught was well known in and about Volo where he was a much re­ spected resident arid his demise is gen­ erally regretted. <> Mr. Raught was a member of Rising Sun Masonic lodge which originally held forth at Hainesville, but now locat­ ed at Grayslake. The funeral? took plaoe at Waukegan at 12 o'clock Monday. Recitation Conteat. The recitation contest given by the Athletic association of the McHenry high school at the Central opera house last Friday evening was very well at tended and all who turned out were well repaid for doing so. All the con testants seemed intent on carrying off first honors, and so close was the entire contest that the judges experienced no little difficulty in picking the winners. After due deliberation the judges final­ ly decided on Miss Lillian Wheeler as winner of first honors, with Agues Dodge and Will Gallaher close second and third. The contest proved a most interesting one, furmshing the audience with some good food for thought. All in all it was the most successful contest of the kin^ ever held in McHenry, each and every contestant deserving more than a little praise for his or her part in the program^ Hunting with Ferrets. Several complaints have been made of late by farmers in regard to ihunting with ferrets. The would-be sportsmen who have been practicing these unlaw­ ful deeds should take this as a warning and "cnt out the ferrets" at once. The farmers on whose premises they have been hunting are keeping a close watch on the guilty parties and threaten legal proceedings against the law-offenders if their unsportsman-like hunting m-1$--. peated. , How Diphtheria Is Contracted. _ One often hears the expression, "My child caught a severe cold which devel­ oped into diphtheria," when the truth was that the cold had left the little one particularly susceptible to the wander­ ing diphtheria germ. When Chamber­ lain's Cough Remedy is given it quickly cures the cold and lessens the danger of diphtheria or any other germ disease being contracted. For sale fc>v Gv |£v Bedw- .--, ". tteelalaaed Lattex* , - Unclaimed letters in the po&ioflioe at McHenry, 111., for the week ending De­ cember M, 1906: William Nilsen, An­ tony Rossi, Henry Gerould, Clifford Haws. When calling for above letters please say advertised. v ROLLIN WAIT®, p. Jf, % -- - . n -- » 3 l - . v J v ' Open the New Year right <by attend­ ing' the dance at Stoffel's hall next Monday evening 7 - Bargains in fancy china at China at reduced prices at Peteeeh's. Get your New Year postal cards at The finest line Of New Ifear cards in town at Besley's. Old Folks' dance on Friday evening at the Central opera house. New Year dance at Stoffell hail next Monday evening, December 31. Owl Camp No. 4-11-44 meets at ! Central opera home Friday e« Dec. , This paper and The Weekly - Ocean--$1.55 gets for both one Special deal. The Plaindeaier wishes each and every one of its readers a |iappy and; prosperous New Year. | Wrn. Mead has purcha^lM!^ Texas and will move there family in the near future. The ioe season is nearly her#t owners of the various honattiai vicinity are preparing for the harvest. . _ FOR SALE CHEAP--A. s two-horse power gasoline enghf^ your price and take it away. this < Christmas exercises at the churches were well attended; said that Santa clans was generous to all. "A Thoroughbred Tramp" pCbly prodooed before a goodn dience at the Central opera! Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hanly, wfcr been making Texas their home the past two years, have returned to MoHenry to reside. Dade's Little Liver Pills thoroughly clean the system, good for lazy livenC makes clear complexions, bright eyes, happy thoughts. Sold by N. H. ft*- esch, druggist. f WANTED--Lady to advertise onr goods locally. Several wMta«h«jM work. Salary $12 per week, " for expenses. Saunders & Cb., W, 46-48 Jaokson Boulevard, Chicago, HI. Jan 17 F. O. Gans doee auctioneering. Do you contemplate folding an auction sale this fall? If so, consult him. Tel­ ephone calls will be paid for by him. Call up Nunda or address F. O. Gans, . ' ̂ Nunda, I1L ; 10-tf WANTED: Ten men in each state to travel, distribute samples of our goods and tack signs. Salary $85 per month, $3.00 per day for expenses. Saunders Co., Department P, 46 Jack­ son Boulevard, Chicago, 111. Mar 27. We ^rant young men and women to learn telegraphy at our school Unpre­ cedented demand for operators. Good positions guaranteed. Expenses very low. Catalogue explaining all free. Dodge's Institute, Monroe St, Valpa­ raiso, Ind. j_ Feb 7 United States pensioners shonld re­ member that their vouchers for thrf next quarterly payment can be execut­ ed on or after January 4 next The law requires that the pension certificate be exhibited to the magistrate who ad­ ministers the oath and the voucher signed in his presence. * In renewing his subeoripiialk In Thnf ^ Plaindeaier Wm. Mueller, a former Me* Henry resident but now located at Stacyville, Iowa, states that they have had no snow as yet but have had a few days of zero weather. Crops, he says, have been good the past season. Mr. Mueller also states that they are ex­ pecting a new railroad thru thatseotion next summer. $ Mne. Q«i Vive Back from Parte. Mme. Qui Vive, who writes entertain* ingly and chattily on beauty and other feminine topics in The Chicago Record- Herald, has recently returned from Paris, where she went to study beauty as the French see it It is safe to say that it will take her a year 1 readers all the new ideas she abroad. Feminine readers wilt ha to learn that these are to appear from time to time in her well-known depart* meut, "The Woman Beautiful," in The Record-Herald. The immense popular­ ity of Mme. Qui Vive's artfeks is Iftrga- ly due to the fact that her adfip is of real value to women and is gipMi in * delightfully original style. Em men are known to read with chuckles the ^piquant **f"graiaa which she heads her aohnpak morning. Her wholesaMMiaia nr marlcable vicMvii^ty have aMide her a» eagerly looked tor visitor in thousMdft The Magaaine of The