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vr t v.r •.. f - l , , '•• ';".;:c':'4'* Wh*to,/ •&>&> «•»#}!»», * «V ***• » , S , + * j ,••<4 J» " * ' 2 * v r ' * * Ti* *. ' .>!•*»; -3w- r,p,1- , - " > ^ HS; V .) ** ^ ! •fi -ill'-'* 'fwiii"i#iir'i-"T! >• -*&a -VAt; pt * i - ••'•') ,*u .-£•• , 3 i i ̂ ^ : «p VOLUME XXXHI. •F * PERSONAL NATURE MchENRV, 5L.L.JNOSS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1908. NUMBER 36 sifHoi* WE ENTERTAIN* WHERE WE QO. •AND HcBanry Katartaln* * Ur|« Compwy of - Visitor® Duri»| thfc VMk-WhMB W» Kntnrtaln. Richard McUnxUiB wW'm connty •eat visitor Monday. G. W. Beeley wiut k business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. Cbaa. G. Frett was a business visitor In Chicago Tuesday. .1. W. Smitb waa a Jbusiness visitor in Chicago Wednesday. A. 14. Brown wm a Woodstock visitor the first of the week. Dr. and Mrs. H. F. ."ffcoek visitors Monday. ; • Henry McDonald of Naadft spent a • ^pBc»Dt day in McHenry. . ' ^ 0. B. Gilbert attended to business in Chicago last Thursday. I, F. Block was a business visitor in Chicago Thursday laat Sheriff Wand rack was oyer from the oonnty seat last Friday. Jay N. Gilbert boarded tile Chicago train Tuesday morning. H. C. Mead attended to bueineaa at the county seat Monday. Everett Sherman of Woodstock spent Snuday with friends here. » B. C. Joslyn of Woodstock called on friends here last Saturday. Rev. A. Rover boarded, the Chicago brain Wednesday morning. George Yager was a Chicago passen­ ger last Thursday morning. Dick W ray of Chicago called on friends here Sunday evening. ' Mrs. F. A. Bohlander attended to business in Chicago Tnesday Miss Dora Stoffel of,,Chicago spent Sunday with her parentis here. Victor Meyers of West Chicago spent Sunday with hie parents here. J. H. Miller attended to business at Arlington Heights yesterday. Herbert. Nelson of Fox Lake was a visitor here one day laat week. Mlsa Edna Wollaver of Elgin spent Sunday with McHenry friend*. Mr. and Mrs. Michael .lasted were wunty neat visitor? Wednesday. , John Huemann and John Kennetieck were recent Spring Grove visitors. Mrs. Stacia Knox of Elgin WHS the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. Miss Frances Jones spent Satmday •ltd Sundav at her home in Hebron. Judge Smiley of Woodstock was a business visitor in town last Friday John R Hnnter of Chicago spent Sun­ day with his mother and sister here. Miss Alice B Hereley spent Saturday and Sunday at her hoine in Harvard. Rev. Stackable of Chicaico called on McHenry friends last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colby of Woodstock were guests of relatives here Sunday. Carl W. Stenger spent Saturday and Sunday with Green Bay, Wis., relatives. Atty. V. S. Luuiley of Woodstock Was here on legal, business Friday last. Arthur Bickler of Elgin spent Satur dfcv and Sunday with his mother here. Joseph Bart/, wan a business viaitor in Chicago Wednesday and today (Thurs­ day). Miss Carrie Sitnea was the guest of River Forest friends the first of the week. Warren Howell of Chicago spent Sat- urday end Sunday at the Villa up the river. Will Howard of Woodstock spent Sat­ urday and Sunday with McHenry friends. Mr. and Mrs John Sable and son, William, spent Sunday with. T. E. Winkle. Miss Lillian McGee of Woodstock spent Saturday and Sunday with the Misses McWw here. Miss Winuifred Wire of Hebron spent eeveral days recently at the home of Miss Edna Hunter. Mrs. J. W. Cnsty, a former Ring wood resident, is now sojourning in aonthern California. Mrs. Carl Mead has returned from a visit yith her sister, Mrs H. R. Bienne- mann, at Kenosha, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sutton and chil­ dren of Solon spent Sunday last at the bome of W111. Siuiea here. Mrs. J. J. Davis of Elgin was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. XI Mead, Saturday and Sunday. Editor Paddock of Palatine was a business visitor in town last Friday and made this office a fraternal call. Misa Eva Miller returned to her home «t Lily Lake laat week, after a week's visit with Chicago relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ody of Cleve­ land. Ohio, apent Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wm. Fish­ er Frank Stock, Mike Jneten, Henry Stilling and Jacob Brefeld are spending Hie week with Chicago relatives and ftiends. Mrs Bernard Buss, Mrs John S toff el, Him Frances Buss and Charles Bnss Were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Dowe |Ht Ingleside Saturday. E. W. Howe returned from hfa Colo­ rado trip last Monday night. The trip Was a moat successful one, Mr. Howe disposing of 1280 acres of the Colorado land. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith of Ring- wood returned last Friday from a visit .With relatives thrnout the West, going ae far as Denver, Col. Among other* they visited the former's brother, 2*. fl. flknitb, •* Reddingtoo, Neb. ' DEATH OF WAUCONOA WOMAN. *•* |i. Franwl Suddenly. Ksptraa fiatt* It was with the deepest regret that the sad news of the death of Mrs. Joseph N; Freund, which occurred at her home at Wauconda Wednesday noon of last week, was received by her many rela- tives and friends in McHenry and vicin­ ity Mrs. Freund complained of not feel ing well the Sunday noon previous to her death, taking to her bed soon after. Medical aid was at once summoned, b»H with all the moat tender susd loving cart* that was bestowed on hershesn-cnuilted to the much dreaded disease, pnetiuiou 'ia, Wedeesday noon. The shock was a heart breaking one to the hanbawi nud children. Miss Anna M. Stilling was burn on the old Stilling teomest••«<!. «*ai<t of Mc Henry, Feb. 9, 1851, vlime whe ki»w to womanhood. In August, 1«79. ahe was united in marriage, at St. Johu « Catb olic church at Johu»burgh, to Mr. Jo seph N, Freund Afu*r her marriage she made tier hoiuti iu the immediate vicinity of her birth until aliout ten or twelve years ago whnu i he family ni<>v<-<l to Wauconda and wh»«*h pla<^e «b« con­ tinued to call Iter home up to the time of answering her Father's call The union was blensfd with live chil­ dren, all of whom aurvive excepting one which died in childhood Thotte liviug are. Mrs. Jos J. Bach of Chicago, Mrs. E L Murray of Wauconda. Misa Olia of Wanconda aud Mathiaa of this place The deceased whs a faithful wife, a kind and loving mother, a good neigh bor and friend. She was Intro, edncat ed and always lived iu the Roman Cath olir faith, being at all times greatly devoted to her church dntiee. The remains were brought to Johns burgh for burial, the funeral takimc place at fOoYjork laat Saturday morn­ ing from St. John s church, the laat sad riles Iteing performed by "the Rev H. MehrinK Tl»£ fnperal was one of the most largely attended ever held in that place. A G*niiln*i SnrpriMt. Friends to the nnmlier of fifty planned and executed oue of the most complete surprises of the season on Mr. and Mrs. A. G Bishop, who reside near Ring wood, last Saturday evening I he coaple were quietly enjoying the comforta of their pleasant country home when the bevy of invaders took the "fort" by sur­ prise and captured it before the inmates recovered sufficiently from their sur- priee to make any resistance. The bonx* was simply taken by storm, and before the couple had time to comprehend the sudden disturbance the friends had tak en complete possession of their home. Mr and Mrs. Bishop proved themselves equal to the occasion, however, by treat­ ing their company in a most hoepitable manner. Preparations were made and soon the jolly company were enjoying the ever fascinating card game of pro­ gressive cinch, eleven tables being used. The company exhibited their thought- fulness by bringing their own lunch and bouse decorations in keeping with the lay. The tally cards were especial­ ly appropriate and were most unique, being decorated with yellow cherries for the ladies and red cherries for the men. Mrs. Wm. Gilbert was awarded the first ladies' prize, while Chas, Page won the gentlemen's prise. The evening was uioet pleasantly spent, dainty refresh­ ments adding greatly to the eujoyiuent of the evening. Before leaving for tbeir respective homes the company joined in expressing their gratitude to the able host aud hostess for the manner in which they had been entertaiued. The event ia one that will long remain in the mem­ oriae of those who attended and had the pleasure of partaking of the excellent hospitality extended. ltoubi* Surprint) at P»* Uk«. A merry time was had at the surprise party giveu in honor of Mrs. Ferd. W. Stbulz's birthday Sunday evening, Feb. 83. Mrs. Sehulz waa moet agreeably surprised, but the forty guests were even more surprised when it was an­ nounced that they were to attend a mar­ riage ceremony. Mr. Otto Mnehrcke and Margaret Hennesey were the happy couple A local miniater performed tue ceremony, which took place beneat'a a canopy of roses amidat a merry gather­ ing of friends aud well wishers. Not only the minister but all the male mem­ bers of the party received theoaculatory tribute before the bridegroom bad a chance Concluding v^ith the usual Terpsichorean efforts involved in the celebration of similar happy events and a shower of ric« aud old shoes that marked the exit of the bridal party, the party broke up at about 8 a. m. Air. Otto Mnehrcke is a well kuown politi­ cian and his many friends thrnout the county join with those of Fox Lake in wishing him a happy voyage oa toe mm of married life. Tarc«t Shoot at Jobntbrnik. A target shoot will take place at Joa. J. Mich els' place at Johnsburgb on Tuesday, March 8. Shooting will com­ mence at 10 o'clock a m. and continue thru the day. The moneys will be di­ vided to aoit the contestants and shells may be procured on the grouods. Mr. Michels will hIho serve dinner at noon. All lovers of the sport are welcome. Jos. J. Michels, Manager. The Empire Stock company of Me- Heory in Finnigan s Fortune at the Central Friday ami Saturday evenings. PASTOR IS LAID TO REST THOUSAND8 PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO THE REV. 8ADLIER. Belov»«« Factor In Laid, to Rmt Aftcr ttaattilfwl Kllr* Ar* Performed In the Church H* Krwlnd. [The Battle Creek Enquirer.] One of the moat beautiful and by far the most itupresaiye sight ev**r witnessed in Battle Creek took place yesterday morning J Feb. 19] dnrinu t>»e funeral services at. St. Phillip's church over the remains of the late Rev. Fattier H««ilit r with the entrance of Rt. Rev. Bishop Foley of Detroit and the conclusion of the funeral rites precedent to the re inova) of the body of the l>el<>ved priest for interment at Mt. Olivet cemetery. Massed behind the communion railing and faciutr the great audience of mourn­ ers who had gathered to pay final trib­ ute to their beloved rector, atom! a bun dred aud twenty-five prieats o the faith appropriately rotted iu case<*ck and aur- plice At the gates of the couiutuiiioi) railing iu the center stood Sub deacon Father Fisher bearing-the cross, and In the baud of every priest there ahoue a lighted candb, like so many twiukliug stars to light the dear depaited one to the happiness of that; beyond which his life of hallowed wndeavor for his fellow- man so righteoualy ui«rite<t. Advancing thru the gate of the chan < el railing after the prayer by Bishop Foley, aud to the right of the casket, which atood iu the central aiale iu front, cauie Rt Rev Bishop Foley and with him were the deacon of the mass. Rev. Father Linsky of Battle Creek; master of cereuioiiies. rstiicr Kelly of Aun Arbor; asaiatant maater of ceremonies. Father James Hally of Wyandotte and Rev. Father Charles Linsky of Detroit, who acted as Thnrifer becauxe of the lateness of the arrfval of the Rev. Fa­ ther K J. Taylor' ol Auu Arbor, who was to have performed that office, ac­ cording to previous arraugeuieut. The aittolntion, perfoiuied by thei-e five named, commencing with the prayer by the bishop, euded with the aprinb- ling of the corpse with holy water and its incensing by the biahop, and then came the sermon by Bishop Foley, which here follows ill part. The remarks by Bishop Foley were brief, yet tense with feeling He said: "We are gathered here to perform the last sad rites over the mortal re­ mains of oue we all have loved. You Who have been nuder his loviug care kuew him to tiosaeas all the character Virtu s of the faith to be found in a true priest of God. In the prime of life be goes forth to stand before the Judg­ ment Seat of the Moet High. The priesthood is a continuance of the life of Christ upon earth. He calls his min­ isters to be his assistautti in the great and noble work of man's salvation. ' "Father Sadlier was fitted in his home life for the dutiea be was later to as­ sume in the service of the church Fol­ lowing his domestic training eaine his seminary life and all thru his early yearo we find in him a full appreciation of the dignities of the station he was to later assume and a true realization of its solemn obligations. He was' first ordained ss a«sistaut at St. Joseph's church at Detroit, and the memory of his service there is still toll of the kind­ ly capable way in which he performed his duties, eudearinic himself to all by bis exercise of scrupulous care in his work and winning the admiration of hie congregation. "Then eighteen years ago he was transferred to this parish and every day of this long period has beeu devoted to hie people, as full well they know. I have known him these eighteen years, and Christ-like indeed as be was, his blameless, faultless life shines brightly before ns on this sad occasion. His meekness and charity and devotion were his greatest characteristics. Of a silent disposition yet bis heart was warm Cor all. He loved this pariah much and as we atand here we have but to contem­ plate this newly built portion of this church edifice and the school bouse yon der in proof thereof. Cut off in hia youth, he has nevertheless fulfilled the (|r)tles of » longer life than that he lived. He has accepted the great reajKtUHibiti­ tles of his station with zeal and bia priestly life has been an example to all, He was prepared for the end, for bia ill­ ness of weeka made him thoughtful of the end, yet cotjjd be speak from tbiB nai row casket it would not be to ask for praise of a work well done, but rather for your prayers These he will have. Prayers, not praise, would be this truly great man's wish " Qua Cartoon «m Woodaioek. Gue Carlson baa opened a new harnese shop at Woodstock. Since leaving Mc- fleory Mr Carlson baa successfully op­ erated a harness establishment at Chi­ cago Heights, but Gus likes McHenry county just a trifle better tban any oth­ er part of the country, and seeing an excellent opening at the county seat he was not long in making up bis mind to locate theje. Gus it- an excellent work­ man, a good business man and a hearty good uatured fellow, who will try to ^ive the people of Woodstock a shop that will be a credit to thatcommanity. High class specialties will be intro­ duced between acts at the Central Fri­ day and Satnrday evenings by the Lawn Tennis Quintet. Positively the biggest bit of tb« MMon. TAKE NUPTIAL VOW8. DavM At P*w*nT»k«n Mlac Mabel Dohar- ty •» Rrldo. St. Patrick's church in tbia village wa* the scene of a very pretty wedding ceremony at 10 o'clock last Thursday morning, when Miss Mabel Dohertyand Mr. David A. Powers were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the ceremony belug performed by the Rev. Paul Bonrke, pastor of the church. To the beautiful strains of a wedding march very capably rendered by the bride's aunt. Misa Mary Doherty, the bridal party marched from the eutrance of the church to the altar, where the sacred words were spoken. The bride, becomingly gowned in a drees of wtute chigtu^ voile oyer white silk and carry­ ing a white prayer book, offered a moat charm ing appears uce. She was attend­ ed by her sister, Grace, who, dressed in a gown of white to correspond with that of the bride, carried out, her part in a moat fitting manner The groomsman whs Edward Powers, brother of the grooiu, both gentlemen wearing the cus toiuary black. At the completion of the church cer­ emony the happy yonUg -couple, with a few invited relativea and friends, gath­ ered at. the houie of the bride's grand­ father, .lames Doherty, where a sumpt­ uous wedding repast was partaken of. The house waa beautifully decorated for the occasion with caruatiousand MUiilax, the ever popular colors, pink and white, predominating. A beautiful array or wedding gifts wps received during the day. The newly wedded ones left on the 4:2# Chicago paaseuger lor a short-wed­ ding trip, amid the usual shower of rice and wiabes for a long, prosperous and happy life from tbeir friends wbo had gathered at the station. The bride is the oldeet daughter of Mr. Wm. Doherty. one of McHenry county's most highly respected farmers. She is a most accomplished young wom­ an, hearing all the qiiaiifications that go to make up an ideal, pleasant and help­ ful housewife. Her charming person­ ality and pleasing disposition hav« al­ ways figured greatly in making ber a prime favorite with the large number of acquaintances ahe bears the distinc­ tion of possessing. The groom is the eon of Mr. William Powers, a respected reeident of Nunda township. He is a straight, upright and industrious young mau with a bright future before him. He has always been employed on hia father's farm, where his services have always been of the highest order. Mr. Powers has rented thq Jerry Sherman farm weat of town and will take poeseaaion of the same March 1. The Plaindealer joins their many friends in McHeury and vicinity in ex­ tending congratulations. EXCHANGE CLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND Wit and humor. That'a what will see at the Ceutral Friday and urday evenings. you Sat Wuhluflon BlrtMajr Part jr. Roy Bob lander en ter tai ned at a George Washington birthday party at his home o^VVatikegan street laat Saturday even­ ing. Out of nineteen invitations issued, eighteen youug folks responded. The home was prettily decorated for the oc­ casion with the national colors, red, white and blue.' Aside from the various games played, a word coutest proved a most intereHting number on the even­ ing a program. A prize, in the form of a log with cherries attached, was offered to the contestant forming the greatest number of words out of the name, Washington, fifteen minutes being al­ lowed to complete a list. At the end of the specified time it was found that the prize would go to Miss Hazel Thomas, ber list containing sixty-two words. At the uaual hour the guests repaired to the dining room, where a tasty luncheon waa awaitiug them, each plate beiug supplied with a dainty Washington menu card. Those wbo made up the cheerful gathering were: Messrs. Misses Raymond Whiting Hazel Thomas Clinton Martin Roy Page Honatou Gallaher Herald Newman Arthur Wrede Harold Gilies Roiiert Thompson Rav Mc Andrews Roy bohlander Dora Hudson Julia Stoffel Theresa Harbiau Lizzie Miller Auna Heimer Ella Mollohan Katie Bucb Anna Meyers A MImcIUbuui Auortment of Haws Itami In GondcsMd |»rn For Coavall­ iance of Baajr People. A farmers' institute will be held at Lake Geneva on March 5 aud 6. Twenty-five dollars and costs was the fine imposed uposi a party ,of fishermen from Harvard recently for fiehing thru the ice at Lake Co mo, Wis. Fred SJocum of Woodstock, who was recently committed to the Elgin insane asylum, ended bis lifeoueday last week by cutting his throat with a piece of glass. Nunde, Herald: A bus load of JJnnda sports drove to Fox river Sunday to help "cut " Considerable money chang ed hands on the fight and some of the best game birds in tbe country were matched in the pit. Provisions for the establishment of parcels post on rural mail routes wa* made in a bill before congress Monday, introduced by Senator Burnham. It is modeled along tbe lines recommended by the postmaster general in his report. Merchants in towns where routes begin may forward to rural route customers at a rate of five cents for the first pound and two cents a pound thereafter up to 11 pounds. If pasaed, the measure will give country merchants a great advan­ tage over mail order houses in permit­ ting 11 pound packages for a quarter, whereas it would cost outside merchants #1 78 Hebron Tribune: One of the most im­ portant business changes that has oc­ curred in Hebron for some time took place last week. G. W. Conn and F N. Torrance dispoeed of their interest iu th^i Bank of Hebron to their partners, W. E. Wire, A. J. Cole and R. Holmes, aud they in turn sold an interest iu the Institution to C. F. Woodbury and F. Slavin. The chanire goes iuto effect the first of Marcb. The bank is capital tzed for $25,(KM), of which sum Riley Holmes has |ti,000, and the balance ia divided equally among the other four partners. It has always done a good business and is considered one of tbe strongest inetltious of its kind in north ern Illinois. W. E Wire will continue in active control of tbe busiuess. It wasn't a Missouri editor but a print er's devil wbo was goiug thru his first experience in makiug np tbe forms. The paper was late and the boy got tbe gal leys mixed. The first part of an obitu ary of a pecunious citizen had been put into the forms, and the uext handful of type came off a galley describing a re­ cent fire. It read like this: "Tbe pall bearers lowered the body into tbe grave, and as it was cousigned to tbe flames there were few if any regrets, for tbe old wreck had been an eyesore to the town for years. Of course there was in­ dividual loss but that was fully covered by insurance." Tbe widow thinks the editor wrote tbe obituary that way be. cause the lamented partner of ber joys and sorrows owed bim five years' sub­ scription. Old Folks'dance at Bach's ball on Monday evening, March 2. All are in vited. MeBeorj to Hay* Band. It is with tbe greatest pleasure that we annonnce the fact that McHenry is again to have a brass band, the first meeting for practice having already beeu called for and wiii take place at the village power house next Tuesday evening. Many of tbe old timers have already signified their Intention of join- iug the organization and the promoters inform u» that the new band will be launched with fifteen piecea. Our citi­ zens should lend tbe boys every assist­ ance possible, thereby showing their appreciation. McHenry, in her day, has bad some real good bands and there is no reason in the world why we can­ not again have the pleasure of boasting of a musical organization second to none in tbe county. MAY HAVE ELECTRIC LIGHTS. Chicago Company Wants Franchise Operative Light Plant Hera. Far McHenry may have electric lights after all; in fact, if plans that are now under way and being perfected by a large Chicago concern materialize, this village will in the course of a few months have an electric light plant sec ond to none in the county. Messrs. Page and Howell, wbo claim to represent a large Chicago concern, were in town Tnesday, looking over the field and also, met our village officials during the afternoon. So well impress ed were the gentlemen with the situ­ ation that they will be here again next Monday evening ,to lay their definite plans before the \illage board The gentlemen in question appeared unusually enthusiastic, speaking quite freely as to what the citizens might expect from them should they come to terms and decide to locate here. The field was pronounced to be a good one, and they further stated tbat the best of everything would be .employed in the establishment of their plant should they decide to come. They are now negotiating with the McHeury Electric Light, Heat and Pow er company for the purchase of their wire and poles here, and in case the deal goes thru, tbe poles and wires of that company will be used, while the balance of the plant will consist of the latest improved machinery, and it-is quite likely that a new bnildihg will be erect­ ed to be occupied by the plaut. The geutlemen, while here, were giv­ en every eticouragetueut, aud they left on the 4:23 passenger in the beet of spir­ its, feeling tbat their trip to onr village had been well repaid. Our citizens are now anxiously awaitiug the promoters' final decision, which undoubtedly will be made known at die meeting of the village dads next "Monday evening. Before buying a cook atove or beater see Vycital's line and get his prices, tf RIVERSIDE 18 RENTED. Mueaer to Talta Po--anloa of Popular fUaart May 1. You'll laugh every minute if you see Finnigan's Fortune at the Central Fri­ day aud Saturday evenings. A Social Eveulug In honor of Mr. and Mrs, Thompson of Lake Geneva Mrs. W D. Went- worth entertained at cards at ber home last Thursday evening. Twenty-four sat down to tbe six tables that had been arranged for pr<igressive cincb. Favors of tbe evening were won by Mrs. F. A. Bohlander and Dr. R. G. Chamberlin. After the presentation of the prizes re­ freshments were served, wbich dost-d a very pleasant evening. Kiitertaln* at Tea Miss Lucile Wentwortb entertained the school teachers at tea at her home last Thursday afternoon, tbe occasion marking the hostess' birthday anniver sary. - Tbe Lawn Tennis Quintet, introduc­ ing the very latest songs and dancee and musical sleigbbells at tbe Central Fri day and Saturday evenings of this week. A big show for little mooay. A' show tbat yon'U enjoy. Good spring wheat rest McHenry mill, proprietor. - wanted at tbe John Spencer, tf t'rufrtMlv* Cincb Part/. Mrs. Jos W. Freund was the hostess at a progressive cinch party given at ber borne on the West Side last Monday evening. Tbe guests occupied five tables snd a most pleasant time prevail­ ed. When t^e summing up and refresh­ ment hour arrived it was found tbat Miss Lillian Hiller had won tbe highest number of games of any of the contest­ ants, and Was awarded the initial prize, Mrs. Peter J. Freund winning second prize, while Miss Mary VanDyke smug­ gled tbe booby prize. A Jolly Gathering. The home of Mrs. Peter B. Freund was the scene of a jolly gathering last Saturday evening, when a company of friends gathered at her home to indulge themselves, for a few hours, with cards. Prog reactive cinch was the game decided upon and tbe prizes were awarded as follows: Mrs. Susie Smith, first; Miss Lillian Hiller, second; Mrs. Anton Bar- bian, the booby. Four tables were oc­ cupied and a general good time was had. Dainty refreshments of a moat «ppetiz< ing nature were served. Finnigan's Fortune, the funniest American-Irish play ever written, at tbe Central Friday and Saturday eveo- iq|i, Tbat the Riverside House will be open this summer is an assured fact as the building baa beeu leased by Bernard Mueser, who at the present time is con­ ducting a first-class sample room in the Gilbert building on the West Side. Mr. Mueser takes possession of tbe popular summer resort the first of May aud if we are not sadly mistaken the boetlery will present one of the moat busy appearances that baa ever marked its existence. The new proprietor Is already plan­ ning on a few chauges in the house, among them ueing tbe installation of a bar, together with billiard and pool rooms, to be located in the basement. The house will be conducted in strict accordance to law and order and at no time will rowdyism or misbehavior be allowed. Ever since coming to McHenry Mr. Mneeer has conducted a first-class sa­ loon; has always maintained his busi­ ness in strict accordance to law and order, which has won for him an excep­ tionally good patronage. Our people will be pleased to see Mr Mueser take hold of tbe Riverside, as under his care­ ful management the house is bound te win the best class of patronage- Yon'II find the beat articles ever of­ fered for 10 cents at Vycital'a, tf John Lanxeii l>«-a<l. Word has just reached McHenry an­ nouncing the death of John Lenzen, which occurred in a hospital at Regime, Assiniboia, Canada, last Thursday, Feb. 20. The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Margaret Bonslett of this place aud at one tiu^g made his home in this vicinity. Mr. Lenzen was born in Germany and came to this country when only ten years old. He left this vicinity about thirty years ago for the West, where he continued to reside until four years ago, when he went to Canada. The deceased was in bis sixty-sixth year. F. O. Gans the auctioneer. He guar­ antees satisfaction. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOW$i DURING THE WEEK. '!• " - v; *l,,t P*»fh are Dotnc la Oar Mai; Llttlt City--New* a* Seen by Tbe Plaiadealar Battar Market. . ^ Tbe price of butter on the Rtgffcfcferii of trade Monday was 82 cents. D. J. Roszel hae opened a new hnrnfM and repair shop in Spring Grove. ' .1: Jos, Bartz has disposed of his far^t north of towtr to Joseph J us ten and will remove to Chicago soon. Qnite a number of our people have been summoned to Woodstock to testify iu the Colby-Beebe case. A large number of our people attendf ed the funeral of Mrs. Jos. N. Freund at Johnaburgh last Saturday. ^ The rural carriers of this place ob­ served Washington's birthday last Sat­ urday. No deliveries were made. ; » John Regner has sold his reaideb** on North Green street to Mrs. Bn Meyers, who takes possession soon. Jos. H. Justen will hold a public auc­ tion on his place on Thursday, March IB. Notice will appear in these columns next week. i'M .' " 1 i siS Don't fail to see the Flnaigane at tbe Central Friday and Saturday evenings. The show that makes them all langb It's so funuv. Carpenters are at work the Geo. Yager store building, Wbjfefe will at a near future date be occupied by a first class restaurant Lee Walmsley captured one of tbe prices at a masque ball held at Waucon­ da one evening recently. Lee patfsd as -, the best dressed Irish character. •• • /u;i. The Central opera bouse block noiit .presents a most desolate appearance,' but we are informed that such coadfr tions will be of only short duration. : _ • "• --- t _ The house now occupied by G. ' Besley and family on the West Side baa been purchased by E. B&asett, who will at some near future date move into If. Mrs. S. S. Torrance is now occupying the Simes building with her millinery store and is making her home in the Schnorr cottage on Main streak «i West Side. ^ Blsh School Pupils Have Marry Time. Last Friday evening was one of real merriment for the pupils of the McHen­ ry high school, who gathered at Wood­ man hall for a few hours of recreation. The young people came well prepared for a good time and if their expectations were not fulfilled it surely was no fault of their own. Music, games and danc­ ing proved the main leatures of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served by the young ladies. Mrs. H. F. Bee be acted as chape rone. Taxes! Taxes! Taxeal Having received my books I am now ready to collect taxes for tbe town of McHenry and will be at the following places during the week: Mondays, J. C. Debrecht's store, Johnsburgb; Tuee< days at Bradley & FOBS' store, Ring- wood; Thursdays at M. J. Walsh's, store, West McHenry; Saturdays'at the store of Gilbert Bros., McHenry. ' | "JOHN NIESKN. Collector.' 32-tf Valuable Retuedy Far CoMa aM Crouy. W. W. Gray, an attorney at W4nat- chee, Wash., says: "i baveused Cham­ berlain's Cough Remedy in my family for colds aud crotip* with fjb&i results. 1 aim to always keep this remedy in tbe bouse. *' So)<| Uy ajl ; Btad Tbe PlslnVaaler "wMttf adj.1 .zeezvr v " : ' ' . . ... . •drtofffia €-iP5 JM! to I W >--#* - According to the Spring Grove alonr- nal a certain young man in that village ielibsratoij iu&kea itis mother yjay cards for money on Sundays. Tbe naughty kid should be spanked. Tbe specialties introduced between acts at the Central Friday and Saturday evenings are the san^ as yon may sea on any of the large vaudeville stages In tbe large cities. Don't witw seeittfc them. A basket social will be held at the Cherry Valley school bouse, for the ben­ efit of the school, on Friday evening, Feb. 38. Ladies are requested to bring baskets with lunch for two. A nation- al program will be rendered* Miss Wheeler, teacher. V - --i--...n .„v „-ite f. k* J. B. Palmer of Chicago has purchased the milk route of H. Degen and is being supplied by the Stephen H. Freund dairy, and is prepared to supply evtirj^ body with milk and cream daily, deity* ered at tbe door. New customers eife- make arrangements by calling np 9dl, ' About sixty couples attended tbe Knights of Columbus Old Folks' dauoe at Stoffel's hall last Friday evening. Considering the condition of the roads the attendance was large and a fine time was had by all. The music and supper were both of high order, so say those * who were there. Si Grayslake Times,: Simon Stoffel wna -rk here from McHenry on business Tues- -- day, and owing to the blizzard was com­ pelled to stay for several hours longer p than he expected in a good town. Tom P Walsh made an effort to get Simon out of town sooner but the latter seemstpkto T o m ' s m o s t e f f e c t i v e c u r v e s . t ' " * - Yager's "Kiddos" went to NtJnha last Monday evening where they /met the local laddies in a three gafne bovrHng" ^ contest Tbe McHenryitea came within * fifty-five points of winning Out th^y claim that tbe Nuud&ifes played several - "ringers,"and they feel confident, tbjrt f » they would have won out had uofc, tbe "big kids" butted in. {--V 3 : "Was She toB^ine" was most en£-U i itably presented by a company of »rt-]1 ii iste at tlie Central last Stwday evening. f Miss Emma Jean Carlton, as the artist's tf | daughter, carried her role true to life and i* soon Won the sympathy and admiration/? of ker ahadtence. Special seeb~ery? addea uinob-dp thg presentation otthe freauti^w ; fcil drama. .Only a Jbir! Ased^tiiiERence txit^e^sed the production.^ '* We:ar* iudebled tbtttmrias A: Couiis^^f key for a souvenir copy of the Ohicagh'*"" Whit»S6>%i ItKW trip to4 Alrf^rnia, fhiH • ^pauipbletH* replete witft half tone x -1W of the flJkyers bu Com^^y s 1908 bal^fr.?^ team, together with yifWfA along ilfjfo route. they --are'. tp« • take* aadtmaj views,of California. A diagram ot thetsdlK «itie»$bey «mt« to visit and play extuhi^ tion guinee iu is al**> giveu. Here M hoping* "thai-the- "OM Roman's" war-""1^1; riors'witt ofc&»py the top berth in the ^ percentage column uatr "Si­ ft ^