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iiv-:sm\ S I VOLUME XXXVI. MoHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURDAY, FEBRUARY 16. 1911. NUMBER 35. WOTLY mm& 1TOS C8SESS ANS GOERS OF A WEEKS! OUR BUSY LITTLE VHLAFFI. AS SEEN BY PLAINDEALE* REPORTERS AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OVB FRIENDS. E. C. Joslyn of Elgin was a Sunday visitor in town. H. E. Price was a business visitor in Chicago Monday; Jos. J. Frett was a business visitor in town last Saturday. Miss Margaret Ward was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. Mrs. Adolph Tietz boarded the Chi­ cago train Monday morning. Chas. J. Heimer called on Elgin friends last Sunday evening. Frank Schnabel was a business vis­ itor in the windy city Monday. Everett Hunter transacted business in the metropolitan city Monday. W. D. Went worth was a businesss caller at Solon one day recently. Walter Warner of Aurora was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Richard Wray of Richmond was a caller in town last Sunday evening. John R. Knox was a business visitor in the metropolitan eity last Friday, Miss Bertha Wolff was among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morn­ ing. Misses Maggie and Mamie Buss were among the Chicago visitors last Satur­ day. Kenneth Burns of Chicago was enter­ tained by McHenry friends Sunday last. Theo. L. Grot of Ottawa attended to business matters here a few days last week. Frank Taggart of Chicago was a guest in the home of Simon Stoffel Sunday. Miss Maude Granger of Elgin was the guest of home folks Saturday and Sunday. John Stoffel attended to business . matters in Grayslake a couple of days last week. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago was entertained under the -parental roof here Sunday. Frank E. Block of Elgin was a guest in the home of his brother, L. F, Block, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Covalt passed Sunday as the guests of North Crystal Lake relatives. C. S. Howard and son, Raymond, wei*e business visitors in the windy city Friday last. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson of Woodstock were recent guests of Mc­ Henry relatives. Wm, Van Natta of North Crystal Lake ts a guest at the home of his son, M. L. Van Natta. Gilbert McOmber and Leonard Phil­ lips of Chicago passed Sunday at their respective homes here. Miss Edna Hunter of Elgin was enter­ tained in the home of Mrs. Josephine Heimer on Sunday last. Miss Iva Mead of Elgin passed Sun­ day at the home of her parents, Post­ master and Mrs. H. C. Mead. v Mathias Laures, Emery Hartlette and Louis McDonald of Woodstock were Sunday visitors in town. Fred R Goodman of Chicago was a guest at the home of his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman, Sunday. Mrs. Frank E. Cobb and daughter went to Chicago last Sunday evening for a few days' visit with relatives. Dudley Morean, Herb More an and Wayne Gibson of Chicago spent Sun­ day as the guests of McHenry friends. Chas. Stoffel of Chicago passed a few days this and last week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Stoffel. Miss Lillian Heimer returned to Chi­ cago Sunday evening after being con­ fined to her home here thru illness for two weeks. Fred Adams, who is now employed with the North Shore Electric com­ pany, passed Sunday as the guest of his mother here. Miss Elfreida Berner came out from Chicago Saturday evening to be the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Berner, Sunday. Mr, aud Mrs, W= W, Monear and daughter, Helen, of Solon passed a recent day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Kimball here. Mrs. James Perkins and daughter, Adelaide, and Milo Loomis of Wood­ stock spent Sunday at the home of their father, A. D. Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Feltz and Misses Anna and Elsie Block were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kamholz in Cary last Sunday. Mrs. A. J. Thompson, Mrs. Alice Button of Carpentersville and Jabe Jacobs of Dundee visited their brother, Dorr Jacobs, heee one day recently. Mrs. Jacob J us ten, daughters, Mrs. Math. Freund and Helen, and son, Al­ bert, returned home Sunday evening \ from a few days' visit among Chicago relatives and friends. Woodstock Republican: J. C. Bick- ler, the genial proprietor of the Mc­ Henry House at McHenry, was shak­ ing hands with his many friends he$e Tuesday. He is about to begin the. making of many alterations and im­ provements on his hotel property, thereby better accommodating his large and increasing patronage SACRED CONCERTS AT ST. MARY S | WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS! PTHENRY PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES CATHOLIC CHURCH ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENINGS NEXT. On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19, the choir members of St. Mary's parish will hold two sacred concerts. Those taking part in the concerts have done their utmost to render the classical selections iii an attractive way, and it is now to be hoped that a large assembly will fill the church on each of the evenings. A very interesting feature of the program will be the lecture given by Rev. D. Lehane, who will speak on "Sacred Music." The doors of the church will be open at seven o'clock, the concei t be­ ginning at 7:45. Admission for adults is twenty-five cents; for children, ten cent, The proceeds^ are for the benefit of St. Mary's church. The following program • will be ob­ served: PROGRAM Glorious Thy Name Mozart Full Choir My Hope, My All Vocal Duet Soprano, Mrs. Shelton Tenor, F. Karges Come and Worship the Luid- O. M. Schoeltel Chorus A Dream of Paradise A. G ray Vocal solo, Arthur Biekler Angel's Serenade G. Bragu Instrumental Trio Organ Accompaniment 1st violin, George Heimer 2nd violin, Mr. Nooqfm Come Holy Spirit F. Jerome Vocal Duet Soprano, Mrs. Shelton Alto, Miss Maude Curr Meines Lel>en's Beste Freude . Flotow Tenor Solo, F. Karges Chorus, Full Choir Largo from "Xerxes" G. F. Haendel Organ Solo Lecture on "Sacred Music" Rev. D. Lehane The Heaven's Resound.. . Full Choir Cornet, Mr. Schaffer Praise Ye. Verdi , Vocal Trio Treble, Miss M. Curr Tenor, F. Karges Bass, C. Biekler We Are But Strangers Here. _ Donizett i Soprano Solo Miss A. Heimer and Mrs. Shelton Chorus, Full Chois Castle of Dreams Instrumental Duet Organ Accompaniment, MissM. Heimer Violin Accompaniment, Geo. Heimer Jesus, Lover of My Soul G. J. Jones Male Quartet 1st Tenor, Joe Freund 2nd Tenor, Peter Freund 1st Bass, John Barbian 2nd Bass, Math. Frepnd Bow Down 'fliine Ear .Vocal Trio Soprano, Miss Mayme Heimer Tenor, Fred Karges Bass, Casper Biekler Visions of Paradise Vocal Solo Miss Maude Curr One Sweetly Solemn Thought Ii. Ambrose Vocal Duet Soprano, Misses M. Schreiner and K. Kennebeck Alto, Misses K. Heimer and A. Miller The Day Is Ended ,J. C. Bartlett Vocal Duet Soprano, Miss Mayme Heimer Alto, Miss Anna Miller From Egypt's Bondage Come..A. Page Closing Chorus A ONE DAY SHOOT. RINGWOOD GUN CLUB WILL HOLD ONE DAY EVENT NEXT WEDNESDAY. The Ringwood Gun club will hold a one day shoot at their grounds at Ring- wood next week Wednesday, Feb. 22. The gentlemen having the event in charge are making extensive arrange­ ments for the day's sjiort and are look­ ing for a big turnout of shooters. The day's program will begin promptly at 10:35 a. m., and will con­ sist of nine events. The shoot will be open to all ama­ teurs. Professionals and paid experts are invited to shoot for targets only. The Jack-rabbit system and division of money will prevail, altho green shooters may enter the sjiort under the rules governing their own system. One cent of the target money will be divided into high gun averages to the amount of $5.00 for each high gun. Lunch and refreshments will be ob­ tainable on grounds, as will standard trap loads. A social invitation is extended to local lovers of the sjxut and quite a number from this place will likely par­ ticipate. GREAT SACRIFICE IN SUIT8. As a special inti-oductory offer to the young as well as older men of McHen­ ry and vicinity, I will, from now until March 1, make up any of my suitings ranging in price from $20.00 to $25.00 at the special low price of $18.50. Don't let this great opportunity slip by. J. D. LODTZ, the Tailor, McHenry, Illinois. PICKLE CONTRACTS. Call on Block & Jtiethke. National Pickle & Canning Co. May 4 Hot water bottles, fountain syringes, si Peteseh's. AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS or 00R LUNY EXCHANGES. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE. The First Presbyterian church at Woodstock will celebrate its sixty-first anniversary of its organization Feb­ ruary 2ti. Out of the seventy-six farmers who were shipping milk to Chicago from Woodstock six years ago, only one of the number is still shipping. A horse thief detective association will be formed in McHenry county for the protection of owners of horses, aud for the apprehension of thieves. Grayslake Times: A chunk of ice and sno* rlew from the midnight train Sunday night and smashed thru the windows of the telegraph office. 'Win. Nienhaus, the baby oj>erator, was out looking for the mail or he would un­ doubtedly been cut by the flying glass. The horse and buggy which were rented on Dec. liifrom Ed. Hawthorne's livery at Hebron by Dail Ford and for which Mr. Hawthorne has been search­ ing since that date, was recovered at Brit-ton, Mich., on Monday of last week and the young man who took the rig was placed under arrest. The outfit was located by Mr. Hawthorne and L. 11. Freeman and brought back to Hebron. A state law giving farmers the right to kill strange dogs found on their lands may l>e asked from the general assembly by the Illinois Live Stock Breeders' association. Ikigs were de­ clared to be the greatest scourge of sheep raisers in Illinois and canine ravaging of flocks is mentioned as one of the principal reasons why Illinois holds suc h a low rank as a sheep pro­ ducing state. Libertyville has been experiencing a scarlet fever scare for the past couple of weeks. Two of the school teachers, one of whom was Miss Lelah Webb, were stricken with the disease. This necessitated the closing of the school and it was feared that a general epi­ demic would follow. Iiut it is stated that only one more case has developed and that the school has again opened with a couple of substitute teaclieis in charge. "The warmest January in seven years.-' This was the verdict of the weather bureau in Chicago in sum­ marizing the records for January. The average temperature was 28.8 degrees which is 5.1 degrees altove normal. The wannest day was Jan. 2t>, when the thermometer registered 54 degrees. The lowest temperature was zero on .Ian. •"). The mark of the month just closed was sin-passed by January, l!t04, which was one of the warmest in his­ tory. Within the next few weeks Hetty Green, perhaps the richest woman in the entire world, with a fortune esti­ mated at between $100,000,000 and $.'{00,000,000. will turn over to a modern trust company all of her vast wealth to be watched over and cared for in future years. She will retire from active business with the knowledge that her vast ftCvuiuiiiulaiioiis of years will be carefully guarded and that the many enterprises which she has assisted in building up will be contiuued. A fund of $2.<XX),000 is to be raised for the supi»ort of superannuated ministers of the Methodist Episcopal church. This was deck ed at the annual meet­ ing of the boaidof conference claim­ ants, held at the board's national head­ quarters, in the Methodist Hook con­ cern building at 57 Washington street, Chicago. It was agreed to contribute $1,000,000 this year in support of the worn out ministers, the widows of ministers and their dejiendent chil­ dren. The other *1,000,000 is to be raised for a permanent fund, to be in­ vested and added to in the future. The Grand Army of the Republic, as an organization is approaching extinc­ tion faster t han at any time during its existence. Many of the state posts are sending in their annual reports of deaths, and these show 100 veterans of the Civil war died every twenty-four hours in 1H10. It is argued that were it not that the war was fought by mei-e boys it is probable the membership would be but a handful. Of the enlist­ ments in the great strife 844.891 were of boys under 17, while 1,101,411* had not reached their eighteenth year. A total of 104,987 boys under 15 were under arms, while twenty-live young­ sters of 10 yeai*s made themselves eligible. Crystal Lake Herald: Blazing five feet in the aii, a big gas flame on the old A. B. Lucas farm south of Crystal Lake, now owned by H. A. Block, burned all last Thursday night and Fri­ day morning was cut off by workmen driving down more pipe. How exten­ sive the vein of gas may lie is not known. While sinking a well on the farm, and at a depth of 150 feet, the presence of gas was discovered. On ig­ nition at the mouth of the well the tlame shot up as high as a man's head and burned steadily all night. Herman Abraham of Marengo, who is sinking the well for Mr. Block, drove addition­ al pipe Friday morning and the source of supply seemed to be cat off. SISBS LOSE TO KKHHONB flVE AT BAS­ KET BALL. WALLACE WATTLES WM Many of our new books are now in use. We are glad to have Frances Welch with us again. The zoology class is making a study of sponges this week. The pupils of the second year Latin class are reading "Julius Caesar" by Abbott. Our basket ball teams will play the Woodstock boys and girls in Wood­ stock next Friday evening. Many of our young people journeyed to Richmond last Friday night with the basket ball team, but it seems that the boys were not used to such rooting and in consequence" lost the game. McH*nry Lent*. McHenry's undefeated basket ball team journeyed to Richmond last Fri­ day evening with a badly shattered line-up and of course met with defeat, as was expected. Some of the regular players could not be on hand because of sickness. The rest of the boys went with a promise of another game later on with the regular team. Neverthe­ less, a good showing was made, tl^e score at the close of the first half be­ ing 7 to 5 in Richmond's favor. In the second half some of our IKJVS could not keep the pace since they were not accustomed to playing a thru game. It was only in the last few minutes of the game that Richmond brought up the score 20 to 11. Referee Covalt of­ ficiated in entire fairness to both/ teams. The line-up fo l lows: McHenry Richmond John Bolger Forward Aldrich Roht. Knox. Forward. Kimball Walter Conway Center Covell Clinton Mart in Guard Golden Joe Sutton Guard Westmont Referee, Covalt. Umpire, Williams. Fouls--Bulger* 2: Knox, 7: Martin, 1; Sutton. 4: Aldrich, 4: Covell, 5: Golden, 1: Westmont, 4. Free throws Bolger, 2: Knox, .'1; Kimball, 5; Covell, 1. Field throws--Bolger, 2: Knox, 1: Aldrich, 1: Kimball, 1: Covell, 5. SIXTH BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY. Master George Lamphere celebrated the sixth anniversary of his birth Tues­ day afternoon of this week by enter taining a number of his little friends at bis home on Main street. As the day was the one dedicated to St. Valen tine, the heart idea was carried out wherever jiossible in decorations and serving, to please the little folks. A happy little party of twelve sat down to a prettily decorated table, a birth­ day cake with six candles being the center of attraction. This was sur rounded with the favors,> from which ribbons ran to the place cards, these being valentines. Ice oream, nabis- coes, cake and heart shaped cookies were served, and the children will long remember the good time they had on George's birthday. "THE FEAST OF SEVEN TABLES," "The Feast of the Seven Tables," the novel supper given by the ladies of the .M. E. church at Stoffel's hall Last night, was well patronized, and it deserved to be, for surely the ladie6 had spared nothing to make their tables pretty and inviting and each proved a charming hostess. Surely by the time the dainty "kisses" of the seventh had been finished the guests could only be glad there was not an­ other. At the third (brown) table a full meal was served. We very much regret that time and space w ill not permit us to mention each table and hostess. ThV ladies feel well repaid for their efforts, as over one hundred tickets were sold. WAS A CRACKER JACK. The fifth number of the entertain­ ment course w as presented at the Cen­ tral oj>era house last night, the Mozart company being the entertainers. That every member of the company is an artist is beyond dispute and that they found an appreciative audience could not be doubted. The house was well filled and every number on the pro­ gram received hearty encores. If any one member of the company received special favor it was Mrs. Mortland, the piano accompanist and elocutionist, she being repeatedly recalled in her own special numbers. Those who did not attend missed a rare treat. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gallaher of Mil­ waukee, Wis., announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Zue Adelaide, to Mr. Arthur Albert Greenberg of Milwaukee, Wis. Marriage will take place during the early fall. Miss Gal­ laher lived in McHenry a number of years and graduated from the McHen­ ry high school with the class of '05. She moved to Milwaukee with her parents about two years ago and since that time has become a popular favor­ ite among the social set of the Wis­ consin metropolis. PROGRESSIVE CINCH CLUB MEET. Mr. and Mrs. Alford Krause enter­ tained the members of the Progressive Cinch ekib at their home on the east side of Fox river on Tuesday evening of this week. Progressive cinch was played and high honors went to Mrs. Al. Krause and William Bishop. Re­ freshments were served. F0RHER RESIDENT OF TERRA COTTA WES IN T FUNERALS OF WILLIAM L. WEBER AND HENRY KENNEBECK HELD LAST FRIDAY MORNING. From the El wood, Ind., Daily Call Leader of Feb. 9 The Plaindealer takes the follow ing obituary of the late Wal­ lace D. Wattles, formerly of Terra Cotta: In the very prime of life, with suc­ cess within his grasp and at the time when he was just reaching the goal for which he had been working since Vtoyhood, Wallace D. Wattles, one of El wood's foremost citizens and a man respected and loved by all who knew him, passed away at Ruskin, Tenn., last night. News of the death will not come as a surprise to the many in the city who hrld known of Mr. Wattles' condition, but the shock is in no way lessened by the fear which all entertained on ac­ count of his condition. Always a hard and thoro worker, Mr. Wattles had for the past three years been using every ounce of his strength in the inteivsts of his literary work. Doing a work that would have been too great for a man of twice his physical strength, the reaction which was inevitable came last fall. For several weeks he was confined to his bed, but later he recovered to some extent and it was felt for a time that, with a complete rest, he would soon regain his strength. The returning vitality was short lived, however, and he was again stricken. Everything that medical aid could offer was resort­ ed to, but a few weeks ago physicians told the family that the end was but a question of time. Refusing to accept the physician's statements, Mr. Wattles determined to get well for the sake of his family and his work. For a time he seemed to improve and was even able to leave his home, driving up town in a oab, and his strength seemed to increase. On last Tuesday, with his wife, he left for Ruskin, Tenn., where he hoped the the change in climate and the oppor­ tunity to enjoy a complete rest would restore him to health. The excitement and worry of the journey seemed to prove too much for him. Altho he appeared to stand the trip well and upon arriving at his destination seemed to feel better than in months, the relief was but tempo­ rary and the end came last night. Wallace D. Wattles was born Dec. 5, 1800, on the Magoon farm at Terra Cotta, where his boyhood was spent. Early in life he met and fell in love with Miss Abbie M. Bryant and their marriage was solemnised on Christmas day, twenty-five years ago. Of the union three children were born, Flor­ ence, Russell and Agnes Wattles, all of whom survive and who are living at home at the present time. Mr. Wattles began life as a common laborer, but altho denied the advan­ tages of school, he was a constant student of the best literature and his great and liberal education came en­ tirely thru education and observation. Shortly after his marriage he entered the ministry of the Methodist church, being stationed at North Judson, Ind., where he remained for several years. Later he left the ministry and moved to Kokomo, where he edited a small paper, known as "Abundant Life." He also became prominent in Socialist circles about that time. From there he moved to Marion, where he began his literary work. He also founded a small church in Marion and delivered weekly leotures there for some time. From there he moved to Winchester, where he oontinued his literary work, devoting the greater part uf his time to this labor, and it was w hile living there that his first stories in the magazines began appear­ ing. In the spring of 1907 Mr. Wattles and family moved to El wood, where they entered business in a small way. loiter this was abandoned and Mr. Watties took up literary work as his sole employment. He first edited a small paper known as "Constructive Science," which grew rapidly in size and circulation until sent to all coun­ tries on the globe and the work be­ came too great to be handled locally. It was later sold to Elizabeth Towne, one of the large publishers of the East. At the same time Mr. Wattles became a permanent member of the staff of the Nautilis, published by Mrs. Towne, and since then he has written many articles, books and stories for her. Recently he entered the literary field as a novelist, his last and most popular book being "Hellflre Harrison," which was introduced but a few months ago and is rapidly gaining in popularity. A year ago he signed a contract with Mrs. Towne to write four books. Three of these are "The Science of Getting\ Rich," "The Science of Being Great," and "The Science of Being Well." One more book of the series, which are already being widely read, was to have been written, but the death of the author leaves the manuscript only half finished. Mr. Wattles has during the past few years contributed to all the leading magazines and his name was rapidly becoming one of the foremost in the literary field. With a few years long­ er to work, no one can now estimate to what heights he would have reached. Mr. Wattles was greatly interested in politics, thinking along lines of re­ formation and advancement. In the last municipal election he was Socialist candidate for mayor and made a splen­ did race. A sad coincidence is that both the defeated candidates of that election, Mr. Wattles and George E. Haynes, have since passed into the Great Beyond. The deceased was a man loved ano respected by all who knew him. Kind­ ly of nature, liberal in his views, and w'ith a great love for those weak and in trouble, he spent his life in seeking to help those who were in need. He was a loving husband, a kind and gen­ erous father and a good citizen. All El wood and men and women thruout this and many other states will mourn his loss. He is survived by a wife, three children, an aged mother and an innumerable host of friends. Hanry K*nn*Wck. A very sad and heart-breaking death was that of Henry Kennebeck, which was mentioned in these columns last week, and who passed away at the fam ily home a short distance east of town on Feb. 7, 1911, after a short illness of only one week. Mr. Kennebeck was first taken down with pneumonia on Monday, Jan. 30, and after seven days of suffering and pain he passed peacefully away. Only a day before his demise the family physician informed Mrs. Kennebeck that a change had come for the better and that the patient would soon recov­ er from the disease with which he was grappling. During that same night, however, a serious change for the worse took piace, liver trouble setting in, and before medical attention could be granted him his condition had be­ come practically helpless and before the clock struck the noon-day hour the next day, Tuesday, Mr. Kennebeck had made the dark journey to the throne of his Maker. The deceased was born on the old Kennebeck homestead ne^r Pistakee Bay on Jan. 22, 1865, being a trifle over forty-six years of age at the time of his death. It was here that he grew to manhood and on Feb. 13, 1890, he was united in marriage to Miss Eliza­ beth Sohaefer, the ceremony having been performed at St. John the Bap­ tist churoli at Johnsburgh, with the Rev. H. Mehring officiating. Mr. Kennebeck, after his marriage, oontinued to make his home on the old homestead until about fifteen years ago, when he purchased the farm now oocupied by the family and at that time owned by Albert Howe. Mr. Kennebeck was one of the town­ ship's best citizens. He was purely a home man and devoted nearly all of his time to home interests and his fam ily. In his departure from this life this community has lost one of its best as well as most successful farmers. His family has lost a head who can never be replaced. In short, he who has left us was a man of ability and strength. There may have been bet­ ter men than he, but they never lived in this community. There are left to mourn him a sor­ rowing widow and eight children, four children having passed beyond the heavenly border in their infancy. The living children, all of whom reside with their mother and were at their father's bedside when death came, are as follows; Ben, John, Henry, Thresa, Edward, Arthur, Myrcella and Theo­ dore. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Henry Stilling and Miss Mary Kenne­ beck, and one brother, John H. Ken­ nebeck, of this place. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church at 10:30 o'clock last Friday morning, with the Rev. A. Royer officiating. A more fitting trib­ ute could not be paid than the splen­ did turnout of his friends. The remains were laid to rest in St. Mary's ceu tery. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank the many friends for their assistance and kindnesses shown us during the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father. The kind deeds have been spread upon the family records and will ever remain in the memory. MRS. ELIZABETH KENNEBECK AND CHILDREN. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 4.) PRE-LENT DANCE. The last dance until after Lent to take place at Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, will be held of Monday evening, Feb­ ruary 27. As this is the last opportu­ nity that the young people of Johns­ burgh and vicinity will have to trip the light fantastic until the Easter dance it is up to them to get in on l^is event. The manager wishes to im­ press upon the minds of the dance- loving public that he is going to exert himself just a trifle on this occasion and will do everything within reason and power to make things pleasant as well as lively for those who turn out. Mr. Smith has never yet fallen down on any of his promises and you can take it from him that there will be something doing. Dance tickets only 50 cents. The music for the event will be furnished by Nett's orchestra. A cordial invitation is extended to ail. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST AS PICKED DP SY PUWDEAIER RE­ PORTERS DURING WEEK. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN THIS VIL­ LAGE AHu THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OTHER SHORT PARACff.APffl?. Butter Market. Butter-was declared firm at 26* cts. on the Elgin l>oard of trade Monday. Benzo cream for the hands at Pet- esch's. Lodtz, the tailor, can save you money on a suit of clothes. See him. The biggest bargains in suits ever offered. See Lodtz. the tailor. Don't forget the moving pictures at the Central Saturday and Sunday even­ ings. Petesch's pink cold tablets is what you want this kind of weather. Cure a cold in twenty-four hours. Don't miss the opportunity of secur­ ing a suit that ordinarily sells at from $20.00 to $25.00 for the special price of $18.50 at J. D. Lodtz's. "The best ever" is what the people say that see the moving pictures at the Central. Will be here again Satunlay and Sunday, Feb. 18 and 19. The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus will take place at Stoffel's hall this (Thursday) even­ ing. A large attendance is anticipat­ ed. Sacred concerts at St. Mary's Cath­ olic church on Saturday and Sunday evenings of this week. The first con­ certs of this kind ever attempted in McHenry. Everybody invited. Men and women, sell guaranteed hose. 70 per cent profit. Make $10 daily. Full or part time. Beginners investigate. Wear Proof, 3038 Chest­ nut St., Philadelphia, Pa, 33 8t A calf hitched to a small cart and performing the light work of a horse is one of the novel sights that may be seen in this village these days. The calf is owned by Peter Schoewer, the blacksmith. F. A. Holly of Genoa has given up his position as railway mail clerk and is again employed in the capacity of foreman in the, office of the Genoa Republican-Journal, of which C. D. Schoon maker is the editor *TMI pub­ lisher. A newspaper* R&y say a thousand nice things about a man and business; how he is decorating his windows, get­ ting in new goods, expanding his busi­ ness^ etc., and the office will never hear a word of thanks. But let the paper S|>eak, even unintentionally, in a manner not complimentary, and the paper catches what Sherman said war was. "Who will be the next president of the village board of McHenry?" This is a question that has been put to us no less than a dozen times during the past two weeks. Thus far we have learned of no candidates, altho several groundless rumors have been afloat. It has been hinted that sewerage will be one of the platforms at the coming spring elections. The hard time party at Stoffel's hall last Saturday evening proved to be a pronounced success so far as real pleas­ ure is concerned. About seventy couples were present to enjoy the event and all had a fine time. The costumes worn were in keeping with the occasion and were the source of much merriment among the dancers. Herman's orchestra of Woodstock fur­ nished the music and did the job up swell. The numerous small lakes about the village at this time have been the source of much unfavorable comment during the past week, especially from those who have their cellars filled with water. Some denounce the village authorities and others the police offi­ cers for existing conditions, while the fair minded citizen keeps mum. There is only one thing that will eliminate this annual spring nuisance, vis., sew­ erage. August Feltz, flagman for the C. & N. W. railroad and who is stationed at the Waukegan street crossing, has been given the use of a "tower" house. The house is stationed on the west side of the tracks on Waukegan street »iyt is being duly appreciated by the faith­ ful flagman, who heretofore has been forced to stand at his post with no pro­ tection from the cold. Now that be has a nice, cozy, warm room August says the job isn't a had one at all. August certainly has a strong poll with the head officials. A slight change in the C. &. N. W. railway time table Wfent into effect last Sunday. The morning train now leaves Chicago at 9:00^ a. m. and arrives In McHenry at 10:28. The late afternoon passenger leaves Chicago at 4:50 p. m. and reaches this place at 6:24 p. m. On Sunday mornings the McHenrjk train leaves Chicago at 8:00 o'clock arrives here at 9:45 a. m. The com­ pany does not make a practice of ad­ vertising these sudden changes in ad- vance and for this reason quite a num­ ber of the McHenry passengers were forced to drive to this place from Crys­ tal Lake last Sunday morning.