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3.. *•' 1 * ' "- '•< <:,'•. yi:~ *' t" « * ' Sr. | DIRECTORY § r: BUSINES8 CARDS. i KNIGHT A B^pWN. ATTORNEY AT LAW. 100 Washing** A street, Chicago, III. ' B C. P. BARNES. ATTOBNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. Ool- " ;eetlons a specialty. Damage Suits, etc. Office at Woodstock, 111. "•V DAVID O. WELLS, 11. D. IbfHTStCIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. office and residence in J listen's Block over tne Piaindealer ottlce, McHenry. Tele­ phone No. g. C. H. FE6ERS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, Itt. 0«ce at Residence. ' ; ^ • * 8- ; . , DR. A. E. AL1 RINGER. ,! uB V8tCI AN AND SURGEON, Office in the * old Port/Office building, one door east of • J. Miller's store, West McHenry, 111. Best- deuce, bouse formerly occupied by Dr. Os- & SSdSd to?1 ^*ot,mSM promptly at- * §V-.. •'Av I ' H. O. MEAD, i;' JnaUo* of the Peace and General In- •ttrattce Agent, including Accident s • N and Life Insurance. * ,t WE8T MCHBNRT, - - Ti-T. • I - A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler No. 126 State street, Chicago. attention given to repairing Fine and Chronometers. full assortment of goods In his line. J-^V -S Dr. Walter G. fissley, Oflce over Besley's DENTIST. Drug Store WEST MCJIKTBT. Woodstock office--Kendall Dental Parlors Will be at Mcllenry office Mondays and Tuesdays. At Woodstock office Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. EXAMINATIONS PRBfl .. All Kinds of Moden| "DEixrTiiSTTVsr Executed on Short Notice at Prices Consistent with Good Work. Extracting by the use of Nitrous Oxid Gas . or Vitalized Air. P. C. ROSS, l>. O. S. IIIWOwaB * Chapell's store. C. F. BOLEY, Proprietor of UcHenry Brewery, - McHENRY, ILL. on Band With * ---- the Best timr ---- SOCIETIES. s MASONIC. MCHKNBT LODGE, No. 158, A. F.and A. M.-- Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. ' ? : GEO. H. HANLY, W. M. KS? ; w. o.o. F. St. Patrick's (Join t, No. 187, W. C. O. F., meet j i the First Saturday and Third Wednesday Ufp evenings of each month, at Forester Hall, -V MRS. MABY COBB. Chief Rauger. - LOUTTA WALSH, Secretary. K" .* Hi- M. W . A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their 11 all, in Stoffel's Block. O. C. CoijBV, Consul. ./fl.O.MVAD, Clerk. . O.p.F. Meet First and Third Sundays of each month in Forester Hall. ANTON WEBEB, Chief Ranger. JP.. ,3-« JOHN NBISS, Secretary. •J. ̂ *"• " - ~~~ ; ' C. O. F. 5' * m. Patrick Court No. 748, C. O. F. Meetings ':i. ' ueiil iiie Second and Fourth Monday evenings Ih--of each month in Forester Hall. , J. M. Phalen, C. R. i , - Q. E. WaSsh, R. 8. ; v '• =fc CHURCHES. f:- • -- ,'+• * .* "• Yy'* ' ^ . . " V; , UNIVERSALIST, D. D. Pastor T. J. Walsh '. ..Presldeut H. C. MOM! Clerk James It. ! any Treasurer 'l'he Williag Workers (the ladles' organiza­ tion.) Mrs. L. H. Owen.................President Mrs. John 1. Story.... ..Vice President Mrs. J. Van Slyke Secretary Mrs. W. A. Cristy Treasurer Supt. of Sunday-School F. L. McOniber Assistant. ,W. A. Cristy far" The Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Address is Grand Crossing. Preaching Services at 10:30 4. M. and at 7:80 9. if. A cordial invitation to all. METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Rev. W.L. Whipple.... Pastor Preaching Sunday 10:30 A. M. Sunday- School, 12 k. Dr. A. E. Aurlnger Superintendent Prayer Meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 p. if. Ladies' Aid Soirletv meet each alternate week. Mrs. A. E. Auringer, President, Miss Cora Wilson, Secretary. mr& Cordial invitation is extended to all. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Services vrlll be held on Bond ay as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. Vespers at a o'clock p. m. Rev. FATHKB KIBSCH, Pastor. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. ' Regular Sunday services at 9:30 o'clock a. •I. and 18 o'clock every third Sunday. Ruv. FATHEB O'NKIL, Pastor. tr: ST. JOHN'8 CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) •i. John's Catholic Church, Johnsbnrg have services on Sunday as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m; REV. FATHER MEHBINO, Pastor. ,:*4_ • .. Ma^quemde Ball* , A nuwqnerade l>a11 will be given under Hie atwpices of the Riyal Neighbors of America,"^at Bnrtou 'R opera house, Rich­ mond, 111., Wednesday evening, Dec. 27, 1899. Music by Reed's celebrated or­ chestra, of .five pieces. Floor committee: C. S. Miller, Genoa Junction; Will Smart, Antioch; Bert Goddard, Hebron; Bernard B^ll, Ringwood • Horace Kell<-y, Richmond. Tickets $1.50, including Spectators 28 cents including supper; 15 cento without supper. Ladies masked supper, served by the Royal Neighbors. Inciudii t s«p| ^mitted fi^e of charge. ' C«rrent Kvent Club. : Owlnir to the many preparatkms in "progress for Christroas, th s Current Event dub did not meet last Tuesday ' -evening. TW nest meeting will be at - the residence of the leader. Miss Julia ? A. Stoij, Jan. % MOO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. PraeecKilngs of the Special December Meeting, ISM. The honorable board of supervisors of McHenry county met in special ses­ sion at the court house in Woodstock, 111., Monday, Dec, 4, A. D. 188J. Meeting called to order by the chair­ man, W. A. Cristy. At roll call the following named su­ pervisors responded: Sups. Brotzman, bhurtleff, Beck, Lake, Cornue, Desmond, Mills, Stevens, Weltzien, Hoy, Clark, Turner, Covell, Hatch, Cristy, Gracy, and Mentch. The report of the -September, 1899, grand jury was read to the board and on motion of Sup. Hoy was ordered placed on tile and printed with the pro­ ceedings of the board towit: To His Honor. Judge H, Donnelly, Judip of the Circuit Court of McHenry County: We, the grand jury, would report that we have fin­ ished all work, so far as has come to our knowledge, and have visited the jail. We And the same kept in cleanly manner, but we find that the ventilation of the same to be very poor and to a certain extent a, disease breeder. We would recommend that some system of ventilating be constructed so as to relieve its present condition. We also find that there is no way of separating inmates thereof except when In cells. We find a number of the in­ mates at present to be boys of tender years, and would recommend that something be done whereby young boys who are confined In jail shall not be kept in the same apartments with adults who are habitual criminals, as we believe the influence is not good for young boys. All of which we respectfully submit with the bills herewith produced in court. E. L. CHURCH, Foreman. GIOS6E GitiBElix, ("ici k. Filed Sept. 27,1W«, G. B. Richards, Clerk. Communication from the secretary of the state associations of supervisors, highway commissioners and county clerks, was read to the board and on motion of Sup. Beck was ordered placed on file. The quarterly report of the superin­ tendent of schools #as read and re­ ferred to the committee on education. The reports of the treasurer, sheriff, circuit and county clerk were presented and on motiop of Sup. Hoy were re­ ferred to their proper committee with A«t rssdin^. Sup. Hoy moved that the committee on public buildings be authorized to re­ new the fire insurance policies expiring on the county buildings, Jan. 1, 1900. Carried. On motion of Sup. Desmond board adjourned until 4 p. m. for committee work. FOUR p. M. Board met pursuant to adjournment. At roll call all supervisors present. The bond of F. F. Axtell, county col­ lector, was read to the board and re­ ferred to the committee on finance. On motion of Sup. Shurtleff the pur­ chasing committee was authorized to purchase the Elliot & Hatch book type­ writer on trial in the circuit clerk's of­ fice, if in their judgment on a week's further trial it would be for the inter­ est of the county and practical to do so. Committees not ready to report and no other business appearing, Sup. Hoy moved that the board adjourn until 10 a. m., Tuesday. Carried. TEN A. M., TUESDAY, DEC 5, 1899. Board met pursuant to adjournment. At roll call all supervisors answered to their names except Sup. Brotzman. Committees on fees and salaries, claims, and settle with the treasurer, not being ready to report, board ad­ journed until 2 p. m. TWO P. M. Board met pursuant to adjournment. All supervisors present except Hoy and Brotzman. The committee on finance made the following report, which was adopted, to­ wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee on finance, "to whom was referred the county collector's bond in the sum of sixty-sevea tliousand dol- lurs,($ti7,0U0), would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them: That we have examined said bond and find it in proper form and sufficient securities, signed 3 following named citizens, residents of nry county: Frank F. Axtell, Kmi I us C. v v.vi.t_, Krastus E. Richards, Wm. H.Stewart, Amos K. Bunker, George K, Bunker, Merritt L. Joslyn, Marma Duke Hoy and George 11. Hoy. Wo would respectfully recommend the approval of the same. We would further re­ commend that the county treasurer be author­ ized to procure the necessary money to pay the running expenses of the county untiisucn iiuie as sufficient money has been collected from the current year's taxes and turned over to the treasurer by the various town collec­ tors to meet said expenses, said money to be procured at the lowest rate of interest pos­ sible. All of which is respectfully submitted. F. E. STEVENS, Ohm. JOSEPH S. MILLS, JOHN WELTZIEN, JAMES LAKE. 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 quarterly report of W. E. Wire, county superintendent of schools, would beg leave to submit the following report of the matters before them: That we have ex­ amined said report and accompaning vouch­ ers, find the same correct, and recommed that three hundred sixty-six dollars (S3»S6), the a- monnt due the superintendent, be allowed. All of which is respectfully submitted. W. 1>. COHNUK, Chiu., F. W. HATCH, H. M. TUHNEB, E. D. SHURTLEIT. J AUKS LAKE, The committee on fees and salaries made the following report, which was adopted, to-wit: Mr. Chairman and Gentltmen of the Board of Supervisors: Your committee on fees and salaries would beg leave to submit the follow­ ing report on the matters before them; COUNYY CLKBK. Earned. Reed, tor probate fees and clerk's- fees in suits in court. fl253 31 f 531 77 County services #47 00 Miscellaneous services 14V 75 140 >5 Previous earnings 402 U0 . Totals. .. Expenditures: "Clerk hire Office expenses,stamps, etc... Clerk's salary half year Total... Balance due clerk SHERIFF. Sheriff's fees in suits In court. Miscellaneous Previously reported .. Totals Expenditures: Sheriff's salary half yew.... Telephone and stamps 08 11084 42 ... 000 00 .... JWH0 . , So 00 «171» 80 685 48 Earned Reed, f 711 73 • 231 38 330 50 13 10 •item 28 • *4 48 eeo 00 7 75 Total..... i.. . . . . ' 0 0 7 7 5 Balance due sheriff 323 27 CIBCHIT CLEBK. Earned - Reed. Balance due county from June report $207 00 For recording. I #11 11 011 11 Clerk's fees insults in court... 006 00 256 00 Court costs previously earned 03 30 C id sheriff^ fees aa 70 Totals Expenditures: Clerk hire . 91510 11 uses 61 500 00 Miscellaneous, stamps, etc.. 43 20 year 750 00 147 00 Clerk's salary half . 4V days' service In court at ft Total *440 00 Balance due county 158 41 Your committee would recommend that the. 1 -lerk be authorized to draw an order on the treasurer for the amounts, due sheriff and county clerk; also that the circuit clerk lie in­ structed to turn over to the treasurer tl>*> balance clue county now in his hands. Yoiur. committee would further .recommend Ana PERSONAL HAPPENINGS. °EOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. Those That Visit and Where They Visit and Whom They Visit as CkmilaM by The Piaindealer Scribe. . *- THE WAY OF THE WORL^i^' Laugh and the world laughs with yonj Weep, and you weep alone; For this brave old earth most botTQW Its mirth- It has troubles enough of ita own. ,, Sing and the hills will answer, "* Sigh, it Is lost in the air. > - , The echoes bound to a joyful sound,, r But shrink from voicing care. ' ' ® • , Rejoice, and men will seek yon; Grieve, and they turn ana go. « They want full measure for all your pleasure, But do not want your woe. ;• Be glad, and your friends are many: ' Be sad, and you lose them alL There are none to decline your t But alone you must drink life's Feast, and your halls are crowded; Fast, and the world goes by; ucceed and give, and it helps you tetH% But no man can help you to ale. There's room In the halls of pleasure)' - ' For a long and lordly train. £• y, . But one by one wp must ail file on. Thro' the narrow aisles of pain. Nye Colby is seriously ilL Wm. Merz was in Chicago Mondfty. Ben Smith spent Friday in Chicago. Rev. J. Straub is spending the week here. Walter G. Evanson was in Elgin over Sunday. Miss Berneice Kimball is visiting with friends in Elgin. Mrs. F. K. Granger was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. F. L. MeOmber made a business trip to Chicago Tuesday. Miss Kate Howe visited with friends in Chicago over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Owen spent the first of this week in Chicago. Jay Van Slyke, who has been quite ill, is much improved in health. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Howell have re­ turned from their visit in Chicago. Mrs, John I. Story spent last Thurs­ day and Friday visiting in Chicago. Mrs. A. O. Ri day! Dr. F. C. Ross spent the latter part of tupp visited in Chicago iveek. several days the latter part of last wees last week in Chicago on professional busi­ ness. Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston will en­ joy Christmas with their children in the city. Mrs. F. L. McOmber will entertain a number of relatives on Christmas eve­ ning. Mrs. W. A. Cristy has returned from an extended Visitfin Iowa and Wiscon­ sin. H. M. Jensen visited friends in Chi­ cago and Galewood Tuesday and Wed­ nesday. Mrs. H. M. Jensen will have several guests to enjoy a Christmas tree at her home. Master Lyle Hazel visited with his grandparents in Chicago several days last week. Master Lyle Hazel will entertain a number of little friends with a Christ­ mas tree. Mrs. E. M. Richards came out from Chicago to spend Sunday with Mrs. M. A. Howell. Prof. Mills, of Richmond visited his sister, Mrs. Jay Van Slyke, last Saturday and Sunday. A Christmas tree at the home of Mrs. E. S. Wheeler will be a pleasant Christ­ mas feature. , Mif-i- Kittk- Fri*by of Ringwood was the guest of her sister Mrs. H. M. Jen­ sen last Friday. Will Schreiner, now of the Hebron Tribune staff, spent Sunday with his mother in this village. Miss Lizzie Turner and Mrs. John Bell of Spring Grove were the guests of Mrs. H. M. Jensen last Monday. Edwin Drury came out from Chicago Wednesday evening to attend the funer­ al of his uncle, Hbn. George Gage. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin B. Bennett, Mrs. Marion H. Perkins, and Mrs. Sarah A. Milner all of Chicago were here to attend the funer­ al service of Hon. George Gage. Jay Van Slyke, who was the founder and for twenty-five years editor and proprietor of The Piaindealer," has bought an interest in the McHenry County Republican, of Algonquin. Dr. and Mrs. Brown will go to Chi­ cago Monday to spend Christmas with their children. Their grand-daughter, Miss Bessie Knight, w"ho is attending Smith College will be at her home for the holidays. Charch Notts. Rev. W. L. Whipple will preach a Christmas sermon at the M. E. church next Sunday morning at 10:80 a. m. Sunday school at 11.45. Extensive preparations are being made for the Sunday schpol Christmas exer­ cises to be given on Saturday evening of this week. All friends are cordially in­ vited to bring their presents and join in the Christmas greeting. Exercises will begin at 8:00 p. m. Services in the Ringwood M. EL church next Sunday will be as follows: Sunday school 1:00 p. m. Preaching 2:00 p. m. Subject "Cnri8tmas." Epworth League 7:00 p. n . Subject: 4>Our Royal Broil - er." Christmas servioe will be led by the pastor. Rev. W. L. Whipple, with his com­ mittee are preparing something new in the line of decoration for Christmas which will be enjoyed on Saturday . eve­ ning of this week at the Ringwood M. E. church, beginning at 8 o'clock. A11 friends are invHed to bring their presents and join in the exercises. The chicken pie supper held at Mr. and Mrs. Small's, Ringwood last Friday etening was a complete success both socially and financially. After an elab­ orate supper a very pleasing program was rendered and all went to their homes pleased and filled. Rev. W. L. Whipple was called to Spring Grove Wednesday of this week to officiate at a funeral. On account of the Christmas exercises which will take place on Saturnay even­ ing at the Universalist Church, the Y. P. C. U. have decided to omit their de­ votional meeting on Sunday night. Christmas will be celebrated in the M. E. Church by the Sunday School, on Saturday evening. A short program will be rendered commencing at eight o'clock, after which the presents will be distributed in the good old fashioned way. All are cordially invited to take irt in filling space on the Christmas ee. Those having presents to bring iftlle&fe them at the church Saturday afternoon Everybody invited. gifts to please the fastid- i A. Story s. us has left a fine lot of at (DAatiaued 00 fourth ] Atten« all 's. M & bis sale at Owen & Chap- nd Saturday. Merry Christmas. Only ten more days in this _ Gilbert Bros, have the finest in the market. Julia A. Story has an elegant line of Christmas china. Julia A Story has a variety of Christ­ mas tree ornaments. Get a magazine for Christmas at the west side post office. Buy your Christmas toys, games and dolls of Julia A. Story. Christmas iocs at Julia Santa Clans candy with Gilbert Bros. Attend the big sale at Owen & Chap­ ell's, Friday and Saturday. Books make nice Christmas gifts. Julia A. Story has a complete line. Gilbert Bros, are headquarters for Christmas candies, note and fruits. Current numbers of the leading maga­ zines for sale at the west side post office. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, the great stomach remedy, is now sold by Julia A.Story. Get your abstracts of title, of the Mc­ Henry County Abstract Co., Wood­ stock, 111. tf A magazine furnishes good reading for Christmas. For sale at the west side post office. Mr .Ross' little cockerel spaniel, Lady Belle De Leon, came near dying with pneumonia last week. J. H. Miller is finishing a fine Ver­ mont granite monument for the Rev. Chas. At Starck, of Long Grove, 111. The Piaindealer Co. acknowledges the receipt of an illustrated book, ' 'The Northwest," from D. H. Kennedy, of West Superior, a former resident or our village. If you consider either quality or price go to Reid's studio, open at Richmond every Thursday and Friday, and a trial will convince the most skeptical of the superiority of his work. 81-tf When sitting for photographs you always want the best. Reid's studio of Harvard has branch gallery at Richmond open every Thursday and Friday and ?[Uotes prices of fi. 50 to $3.50 per dozen or cabinets. 21-tf A million copies of the little phamph- let--"A Message to Garcia"--has been sent out by General Passenger Agent, Daniels, of the New York Central rail­ way. The demand seems to be as ac­ tive as ever. TO THE DEAF.--A rich lady, cured of her deafness and noises in the head by Dr. Nicholson's artificial ear drums, gave |10,000 to his institute, so that deaf people, unable to procure the ear drums, may have them free. Address No. 18,828. The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Avenue, New York. tf. "Secrets of Success; or, Our Business Boys" by the Rev. Francis E. Clark, founder of the Young People's Society for Christian Endeavor is a book of good and wholesome advice for boys. See the advertisement in another col­ umn. The Werner Company, publish­ ers, are offering it at a special price, tf. My son has been troubled for years with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago I persuaded him to take some of Cham­ berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two bottles of the 25-cent size he was cured. I give this testimonial, hoping some one similarly afflicted may read it and be benefitted.-- Thomas C. Bower, Glenooe, O. For sale by Julia A. Story. We are promised good, old-fashioned Christmas weather for the holidays. As the wave of prosperity has been gener­ al througout the country, the generous impulses will be stronger than for sev­ eral years. Little and big folks will doubtless be remembered and the poor not forgotten. McHenry's merchants have made ample preparation to meet, the demands of the most exacting and are sure of a good holiday trade. George Krueger, held for murder, at the county seat, will have his trial this term of court. Attorneys Whitney & Upton will represent the defense. An effort is also being made to secure At­ torney Forrest, the noted lawyer at Chicago. State's Attorney Hey decker will be assited by an able Chicago law­ yers and the case promises to be the hardest fought legal battle in the his­ tory of Lake county. -- Gray's Lake Tri- bqae. Sn Exchange says: The following secret recognition sign was adopted at the last session of the Fraternal Press association, and is now for the first time made public: The counteisign con­ sists of three kicks on the-sanctum door, which will be given with force and de­ liberation. You will then remove your hat and advance to the center of the room. Place your right hand inside the pants pocket, fingers and thumb paral­ lel and extended downwa.-d. Withdraw your hand from the pocket, thumb and finger clasping a silver dollar extend the arm and drop the dollar into the out­ stretched hand of the editor, and at the same time say, "Send me your paper, please." The editor will murmur "Thank yon," after which you will be seated and tell him all the news of your lodge. If it should happen that you be without a silver dollar, try a paper one. Grand New Years Ball. A New Year's ball will be held in Stoffel's hall Monday evening Jan. 1, 1900. Floor committee: W. F. Gallaher; N. E. Barbian, McHenry; Say lor Smith, Ringwood; W. Monahon, Wauconda; Earl Bower, Richmond; W. C. Besley, Woodstock; W. Farrier, Lake Villa; James Overton. Solon; Will Lichty, Spring Grove; Otis Murray, Volo; F. C. Lowell, Nunda; Spencer Abbott, Cary; Jno. Powers, Terra Cotta; Thos. Frisby, Barreville: Guy Harrison. Ostein!. Music by Baernstein's celebrated or­ chestra ol Chicago consisting of six pieces. In the grand prize waltz suitable prizes will be awarded to the best lady and gentleman waltzers. This being our first dance in the twentieth century we have decided to present each person present with a souve­ nir as a memento of this occasion. No pains will be spared to make the ball the greatest social event of the season. Dance tickets,$1.00; spectators, 25 cents; supper, 85 cents. Hoffees cared for and baggage checked free Of charge. All are cordially invited. December Statement. The following is the statement of the McHenry Creamery Co. for the month rtf Kaf • Amount of milk received, 221608 pounds; amount butter made, 10411 unds; amount money received, .38; average price received for butter, $.2564; average yield per 100 lbs. milk, 4.697; average oil test of factory, 8.988; average cost of manufacturing, 2i cents; over run 19; Avenge price for 100 lbs. milk, $L10, HON. GEORGE CAGE DEAD ONE BY ONE HE SILENTLY GATH­ ERS THEM IN. After* Lone and Useful Life Mr. Gage l>ies at the Age of 86 Years,--Waa One of MM Pioneer Settlers of McHenry. . "Another hand is beckoning wt. v Another call is given; '. •> And glows once more with Angel-steps, The path which reaches heaven." George Gage was born in the town of Litchfield, Herkimer County, N. Y. on August 80, 1818. He died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Georg- iana Clemens,near the town of McHenry, McHenry Co., Ills., on December 19, 1899, in his 87th year. In 1885 he came west and lived two or three years in a pioneer cabin, (with his brother, Leonard Gage, who was marriedt and his cousin, George Albert Drury, who came on from Ohio in the same year) near the south bank of what is now known as Gage's Lake, in the N. W. corner of the S. E. I of section 80, in the town of Warren, Lake Co., 111. Their little cabin stood just in the edge of the timber which skirts the eastern boundary of Lake County's broad prairie. They were among* the early settlers of the township, and the chain of lakes sometimes called first, second, third and fourth lakes, were originally known as Gage's Lakes, from Leonard and George Gage, who were the first settlers in this vicinity. The Potowattomie Indians were then encamped near second and third lakes, and George Gage used to take delight in telling how near they came to getting into trouble by his shooting one of the tndian dogs one evening, while it was lapping swill from a pail which stood just outside the door of the cabin. The dog was mistaken for one of the prairie wolves which were then so num­ erous and bold. Deer were very plenty in those days, and he greatly enjoyed shouldering his rifle and hunting them. He used to enjoy telling of the"part he took in building the stone house and the stone fences, on the old Litchfield home farm of his father. James Gage, who was a well-to-do farmer, and an influen­ tial citizen of Litchfield, and who was buried here in Wooodland cemetery, McHenry, in 1856. His mother, Polly (Drury) Gage, died and was buried in Litchfield in 1840. George Gage was a member of the petit jury, the first term of the Circuit court of Lake County, Illinois, in April 1840; Judge John Pierson, presiding. He acted as deputy county surveyor, in subdividing into lots and blocks, the S. E. i of Section 21, on which the old part of Waukegan, (then Little Fort) was located, about April 20th, 1841. In 1837, Daniel Heald emigrated with his family from the old home at furnace Hollow, a mile or two distant from Litchfield, and settled on what, was afterwards known as the Broadway farm, which bordered on the west shore of what is now known as Gage's Lake. In said family were seven children, among whom was Martha Persis Heald, who was born October 7, 1817, at Fur­ nace Hollow, and who on July 4, 1838 became the loved and loving wife of the subject of this sketch, and who still sur vives him. After their marriage he purchased a farm of the Government on 2nd Lake, where they lived until after the birth of their eldest daughter, Alsena, when he sold the farm to Alexander Druse, and moved onto the one owned by his broth­ er, Jared Gage, at the foot of Gages Lake. Here their daughters, Ellen, and Maria, were born; and in 1847 when Mai n was a baby a few months old, he purchased and moved onto the farm now owned by Amos Whiting in Nunda Township, of McHenry County, Illinois. Much of his time was spent in pro­ moting enterprises for the benefit of the public. He was one of the prime movers in securing for this village the C. & N. W. Railroad. He erected a number of the best buildings in Mc­ Henry. He was a member of the XVII General Assembly of the State of Illinois, having been elected to the House of Represen­ tatives in 1850. He also was elected as an Independent Candidate to the Senate of the XIX General Assembly of the State of Illin­ ois, in 1854, and was largely instrumen­ tal for the election of Lyman Trumbull to the Senate of the United States. Mr. Gage has been a leading power in social educational and financial matters pertaining to the community. He possessed a heart full of generous impulses and a blameless character. He was a kind and indulgent husband and father and a neighbor ever ready to assist in time of need. All that is mortal is gone but the memory of this grand man remains a lesson in all that is best and noblest. George Gage leaves surviving him, his widow, and two daughters, Mrs. Alsena Smith, and Mrs. Georgiana Clemens; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Smith and Mrs. Maria Stevens have al­ ready preceded him to the "Better Land." s'r> In a few short years we shall all meet again with those who have gone before, in a world where parting is no more; till then "We long for household vpices gone; For vanished smiles we long: Rut God hath led our dear onus on. And He can do no wrong." The funeral service was held at the residence of H. E.- Clemens (this) Thurs­ day morning at eleven o'clock. The Rev. Holmes Slade, of Elgin, for many years an intimate friend of the family, officiated. The remains were laid to rest in Woodland Cemetery.* The pall bearers were: John Ralston, J. C. Clemens, H. C. Mead, Charles Eldredge, W. H. Harrison and F- K. Granger. The following was written by Hon. George Gage in 1876 and was after­ ward used for his biography in the ' 'Di­ rectory of McHenry County," published ten years Biter: "George Gage--Surveyor--Residence in McHenry. Born in Litchfield, Herki­ mer Co., N. Y., August 80, 1818. Came to Illinois, May, 1885. Settled at Gage's Lakes, McHenry Co., (now Lake Co.) Nov., 1835. County surveyor, repre­ sentative and senator in the state legis­ lature. Married Martha Persis Heald July 4, 1838. She was born in Frank- ford, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Oct 7, 1817. Have four children, Alsena, born, Oct. 5, 1839,Ellen, born March 31,1844, Maria, born May 2, 1847, and Georgiana, born May 7,1849. Children all married living near home and mother. Have never lost a child. Never used tobacco, spirit­ uous or intoxicating liquors, or much profane language. Never vote the democratic ticket Never any of us joined any church except the universal church of humanity. We all believe in the development of science and take little or no stock in traditionary superstitions which we regard as $ie outgrowth of the ignorance of the age in which they originated. Have always resided $n this county since 1885 and expect to Jive and die here and hope to leave a creditable record. GEORGE GAGE. PREVENTION OF GUN ACCIDENTS. Some Simple Rules by Which Hunters May Avoid Untimely Death, Gunning accidents have become so frequent that it might be well to formu­ late a few rules for the guidance of those who go forth to slay. How would these do? 1. When you hand a loaded gun to your companion always keep the muzzle pointing your way. This may save the fool killer a job. 2. Never go hunting with a man who looks like a deer. Don't look like a deer yourself. A man in Pennsylvania was shot by a particular friend because the tuft of hair on his head resembled a partridge. When you go hunting have your head shaved. 3. Don't use a gun that will carry three or four miles. You may drop an innocent cow in the next county. Better stick to granddad's shotgun with the warped barrel. The children in a Wis­ consin county school got a holiday on account of one of these long distance guns. Bullet crossed over two town­ ships and hit the schoolma'am in the limb. , 4. If you have any doubt that the deer you are going to shoot at many be your hunting companion don't yell. "Is that you, Pete if" before you fire. It might alarm the deer--if it is a-deer. If you really want to insure perfect safety against hunting accidents have your eyes, your nerve and your firearm thoroughly tested before you start out-- and then stay at home. MR= CAFFERY PASSES AWAY At His Horn* in Deadwood, S. D., Aged 36 Years. Mr. 'frank Caffery died at his home in Deadwood, S. D., on Sunday, Dec. 17, aged 36 years. _ Mr. Caffery was the youngest brother of Mrs. F. K. Granger, of this village, also and the son of Mrs. Mary Caffery who resides here, He has been in poor health for some time past. 5 Mr. Caffery spent seven years of his boyhood days in McHenry and grew to manhood in the immediate vicinity and was known and esteemed by a large circle of friends. He leaves a |wi£% aud six children. VOLO. Mrs. James Kirwin has been on the sick list. James Murray was a Chicago visitor several days last week. Bert Willey and Cora Delziel of Big Hollow were at Volo Sunday. J. Standtfield and wife entertained Waukegan company over Sunday. Jack Do well and wife of Griswold Lake visited at J. Vasey's Sunday. Miss Emma Moladore gave a party to several young friends Sunday afternoon. Miss Jennie Walton of McHenry spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents here. Some of our young people attended a surprise party at F. Seymour's Friday night. Ed Frost who has been working in Chicago for s6me time, is visiting his parents here. . C. Dillon returned from S. D. Thurs­ day where he has been visiting his broth- David for about two weeks. C. G. Huson went to Elgin on Satur­ day afterroon and remained there over Sunday, the guest of relatives. Rev. Dutton will preach a Christmas sermon next Sunday. After that he will give a series of sermons on interest­ ing subjects. Sidney Gardiner, who is well known among Volo people, now has a position in a butter factory at Brownstown, Fayette Co., Illinois. Flossie and Lee Strang of Gray's Lake attended church here Sunday in com­ pany with their aunt and uncle, Mr- and Mrs. Gussie Townsend. Mrs. Richard Compton came home from Lake Villa Sunday, where she has been spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Crossman. The contract for carrying the mail from Volo to Grays Lake has been let to Joe Vogt for one , year. The year commencing December 14,1899. Several persons wished to get the job but Joe was the lucky one. BARREVILLE. Mrs. Richard Bremer is very ill Leonard Eastman is on the sick list. Hazel Robinson is improving slowly. Mrs. William Howell is visiting in Nunda. Dr. Lowell was here from Nunda on Monday. Mrs. C. Baird and daughter, Christina, visited relatives in Nunda Sunday. Captain Bishop of Chicago is spend­ ing a few months at Fred Bremer's. Remember the New Year 's dance at Stoffel's hall, McHenry, Monday even­ ing, Jan. 1,1900. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Colby and son, Claude, of Nunda spent Sunday with Mrs. Ross Robinson and family. Miss lsa Belle Matthews very pleas­ antly entertained a company of her young friends Friday evening. A dainty supper was served in three courses. Games and music whiled away the even­ ing and as the new day came in the guests betook themselves to their homes Those present were: Misses Bertha Win- gate, Tena Baird, Myrtle Buck. Edna Hunter, lsa Matthews. Messrs. Robert Matthews, Morris Jensen, Johnnie Hunter, Arthur Granthan, Fred Will- mington, Richard Fleming, Arthur Willmington, Claude Matthews and Clyde Wintrnte. Three Mr 11 on Four Wheels. -Three Men on Four Wheels is Jeroice K. Jerome's rather eccentric title for the series of humorous stories which he has just completed for the Saturday Even­ ing Post, of Philadelphia. Every one who has read Three Men in a Boat--and who has not?--will wish to follow the misadventures of Mr. Jerome and his two companions on their tour through Germany astride a tandem and a safety. Mr. Gerome's wit is no less keen, nor his humor «• less kindly, then when he scored his first great literary success ten years ago. The first story of Mr. Jerome's series will appear in the Post of January 6. It has been superbly illustrated in half­ tone by My. Harrison Fisher. Owen & Chap- WEEKLY LETTER COMPILED PHIL S. HARRISON. Who Goes and Where They talnments and Society meetings--Motett.: From the School. , ".Jf§ Mrs. Fred Morgan was a city visitor during the week. t4: C. H. Carr and wife visited at I { city qn Wednesday. - ] , Miss Mattie DweUy spent the first of the week in Chicago. SvF'. Will Dwelly of Chicago spent Satar* . "'?• day and Sunday here. > Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bradley on 'Fri« * ' * „ day Dec. 15, a daughter. J. H. Kemerling attended to business -vt-v ? in Chicago the first of the week. \ $ t Misses Carrie Toles and Blanche Piatt 5 were calling on friends Saturday. ' il. Miss Mollie Turner of Spring Grove is " Un­ caring for Mrs. Bradley and daughter. A. C. Matthews of Wauconda waa here on business the first of the week. ^ Mr. and Mrs. M. V. B. Spanlding at* tended to business in the city on Tues-ftB ; \t .day. • "S' Mr. and Mrs. B. Hutson are rejoicing"" •' over the arrival of a son on Tuesday ' / Dec. 12. Remember the New Year's dance at Stoffel's Hall Monday evening Jan. 1. 1900. Miss WinnifredGrimoldby entertained friends from Elgin on Saturday and Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. W. »E. Smith and' Ifet and Mrs. E. A. Smith spent part of last week in Chicago. The theme at the Universalis! church, "•? at Woodman Hall, next Sabbath at 2:30 p. -in. will be "The Memorial of the V; f World's Redeemer." ; Frank Griswold who has been spend* , • * ing the summer here returned to hit home in Missouri on Monday; his broth- * er, Lee, accompanied him as far as Chi* A There will be a Christmas tnoe given \P under the auspices of the Univwr»»li»i >i Sunday School and Willing Workers at " * {J M. W. A. Hall on Saturday evening jy ^ Dec. 28; a good program has been pre­ pared and all who attend are sure off a good time as Santa Claus will be present, * A cordial invitation is extended to tha . . Woodmen and their families. v ' The following is the statement of the '^.3; Ringwood Butter Co., for November;. jk' Amount of milk received. 449484 lbs; 7 Amount of butter made, 21157 lb?, v*'f Amount of money received, $5313.84; *,> Average price received for butter, $.251; Average cost of manufacturing, $.011 j • < Average price paid for 100 lbs. milk, $1.13; Amount received for butter "milk.' 'V # $ 8 8 . 7 5 . ' ^ • » SOLON. Miss Mae Monear entertained gentleman friend Sunday. Bern and Duane Bell were entertained by Solon friends Sunday. Arthur Merrell has gone to Prairie for a short sojourn. r. Misses Alice Merrell and Ruth' Over* - J \ ton drove to Wilmot Sunday. H ,1 Mrs. Grimoldby is visiting at the J '»* i home of Mrs. James Overton. J* ; A few from Solon attended the horse t sale at Woodstock one day last week. ' Remember the New Year's danceat '2; "• Stoffel's hall 'Monday evening, Jan. 1, 1 'J 1 9 0 0 . ' . ' S i Quite a number from Try on's Grove ' v attended the entertainment Thursday i evening. „ ^ ^ ^ Miss Alice Reading entertained i number of her friends Monday in honof of her birthday. George Hodge ^uid two children ar« , .•-f : rived here Satuftlay for a visit wiil|£"" parents and relative. rJfton r list Mrs. R. W. Qv pit] ,ke nti Goodhand was quite a suitw •n spent a part of George last week with her lister, Mrs. Read, at Lake Geneva. The entertainment m by ^Misa , •rJt; each and > j all doing their parts well.# % " % Lee Hodge has returned hdaue, after , quite an extended visit with rdgjvM ^ > i and friends in South Dakota. Ruth Overton and Alice MerreiraH i, " tended the clothes pin sociable held at "'••*1 the home of Richard Oxtoby Friday .V evening. " \ Miss Marie Goodhand left for Ne*---4#^ branka Saturday, where she was sudden- « ly called on account of the illness of her ijf.j sister-in-law. " t "• The nineteenth century problem h*4 ^ been exciting the minds of the people ' Sr around our little town as well as int *" ' f other places, while many believe and argue they are living the last year oty >V the nineteenth century, others of thi* - V "' same household think hey have another • year to live before the beginning of the»- 4 twentieth. . * -f; j The following is the program to be y ? given at the Christmas tree entertain* ' L ment held at the M. E. Church Satur- ^ J day evening, Dec. 23: i ; Song, "Ring the Bells"... .> Choir " * r Recitation, "A Little Boys Lament'* Charlie Westlako . . Song, "Joy to the World" Choir vrf*3 "The Early Christmas Classes" s ' ^ Infant class .'|A Recitation .Ruth Overton • ^ii Song, "Merry-Christmas Bells ".. .Choir Recitation, "Harry's Christmas" Hattie Westlak«|„_ Recitation, "Uncle Skin Flint's Cl^st mas Present" Addie£hmW Song, "Chiming Bells" .Choir JOHNSBUHGH. John Schaefer visiild Attend the big sale at On ell's, Friday ana Saturday. yesterday. Stephen Freund was a ffofaMrp oaUar # on Monday. • jL Mathew Thelen returned to the great *v city on Monday. «" Mr. Nye, brother of Dr. Nye, has re- ^ turned to his home. ^ Jacob May and wife are the proA A parents of a boy baby. C. M. Adams made a business trip to v * t h e g r e a t c i t y M o n d a y . : r f | - Hubert Freund and wife are happy \ ̂ . over the birth of a boy baby. f * C. M. Adams and family are now oc­ cupying the rooms above the store. • Vivian and Arthur Herzott and John " Schaefer visited at Desplaines last week. Nick Freund left for Chicago on Mon­ day where he intends to stay a few months. Remember the New Year's dance at Stoffel's hall, McHenry, Mondaj evening Jan. 1, 1900. Holiday Excurates ,'i Tickets will be sold at all'stations on the North-Western Line tC. & N. W. R'y, C. St. P. M. & O. R y. S. C. & P. R. R., and F. E. & M. V. R. It) to all other points 011 this system, withia JiM) miles of the selling station, at greatly' reduced rates. December 23. 54, 25, 80 and 31, 18H9. and January 1, 1900, good until January 2, 1900. Apply to agents Chicago & Xurth-WmtaKB &> |*r ist| particulars.