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f « «• V 1 i | Ml 2*a«W MCHENRY PLAINDEALER. VOLUME XXXHI. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 1908. NUMBER 39 OF A PERSONAL NATURE WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. AND HcHm^ Kntertala L*rf« Company of Tlaltnni During the ff««k-ffhoin W« (Entertain. John Kaiser spent Tuesday In Chica­ go. B. C. Mead was a Nonda visitor Tues­ day. . , Emil Pfeffer was a recent county Beat visitor. Rev. E H. Beat was a Chicago visitor Tuesday John E. Brents spent Saturday last in Chicago. Nick Jug ten was a Spring Grow visit­ or recently. Euii 1 Lasdfof Chicago was a Sunday visitor here. E. Lawless was * Nuuda caller Mon day morning Frank V. Cobb was a Chicago visitor Saturday last. F. J. Herbes was a business visitor in Chicago Monday. L. F. Block attended to business la Chicago Tuesday. C S. Howard was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh ware Chi­ cago visitors Tuesday. L F. Block was a business visitor in Chicago last Thursday. James Lincoln of Nonda was a Mc­ Henry visitor Monday. ' Bernard Mueser was a business visitor in Chicago Wednesday. H. C. Mead was a business visitor at the county seat Monday. Henry McDonald of Nnnda was a McHenry visitor Sunday. C. H. Harrison was a Chicago passen­ ger Wednesday morniug. Victor Meyers of West Chicago apent Sunday with home folks, Jay N. Gilbert was a business visitor in Chicago last Thursday. Miss Tillie Stewart was the guest of Nunda friends last Sunday. Mrs. F. A. Boh lander was a Chicago passenger Monday morning. John R. Hunter of Chicago was the guest of home folks Sunday. Michael, Jacob and N. J Justen were county seat visitors Mouday. Meedames Al Kraoseand Win. Bishop were Chicago visitors Monday. Dr. C. H. Fegers, Sr., was a business visitor in Chicago last Thursday. Win. Henry Harrison was called to Chioago on business Wednesday. Joe MFTEQUVIBB UI CUICAGG WAS the guest of his parents here Sunday. Chas. Owen of Moline, III , spent Sun­ day with his brother, O. N., here. Mrs. Geo. Meyers and daughter were recent guests of Chicago relatives. Miss Frances Jones spent Saturday and Sunday at her home at Hebron. Mrs. H. B. Dowe of Iugleside was a guest of relatives here last Saturday. Mrs. May me Overton was the guest of friends at DeKalb Saturday-end Sun­ day. Miss Etbelwyn Grier spent Saturday aud Sunday with relatives at Racine, Wis. Miss Lucie Carey apent Saturday and Sunday with her mother and sisters here. Mrs Lena Mentzer of Woodstock was a recent guest of relatives and friends here. Miss Alice B. Hereley spent Saturday and Sunday with home folks at Har­ vard. Mrs. P. H. Weber and Miss Clara Schiessle were Chicago visitors last Sat­ urday. Miss Mayms Heimer spent several days this week with Kenosha, Wis , rel­ atives. Miss Tena Pint of Woodstock was the guest of her parents here Saturday and Sunday. Robert Larsen of Elgin passed Satur­ day and Sunday at the home of his par­ ents here. Mesdames Dwelly and Walters of Ringwood visited Mrs. Merriman last Thursday. C. E. Newel) was out to spend Sun­ day with his wife and mother, Mrs. Merriman Mrs. Simon Stoffel and daughter, Dora, were Chicago passengers Wednes­ day morning. R. M. Laas of Madison. Wis., spent last week Wednesday at the home of Simon Stoffel. C. D. Roes spent Saturday night and Sunday morning with his parents at Crystal Lake. Misses Amy Yager and Louise Evan- son spent several days last week with Elgin friends. John Larsen came oat from Chicago Saturday evening to spend Sunday with bis parents here. Mrs. H. C. Hankemeyer and mother went to Chicago Wednesday morning for a few days' visit. Mrs. F. C Rose of Nunda attended a meeting of the local chapter, O. E. S., here Monday evening. Math. J. May and Math, and frank Nimsgern of Spring Grove were visitors in town last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. C ha pell and chil­ dren of Chicago were gneets of relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Letekem will move to Chicago coon, the former hav­ ing secured employment there. Mrs- W. P. Sherman of Harvard was the guest of her parents, Mr. end Mrs. John Kimball, hers lastS-tirday. " A PROGRESSIVE LUNCHEON. Putokra of by Merry-Oo-Rouad Clash Club TaMdar Kvaniag. The Merry Go Round Cinch club, twelve in number, observed the even­ ing of St. Patrick's day in a manner that proved quite a novelty as well as profound pleasure to the members of the club, the evening having been set aside for the purpose of entertaining each other thru a progressive luncheon Plans for the event had been in prog­ ress for some rime, the novel idea hav­ ing been talked of for some weeks be fore the date was set for the execution The start was made at 6 o'clock p in. and when the last home was reached the clock pointed to the hour of 10 The six courses served at so many different homes were a source of great enjoy­ ment and all did justice to this wants of the inner man The menu as served was as follows: Oyster Cocktail Consomme Baked Fish Roast Beef and Entrees Chicken Salad Pudding Ice Cream Cake After the last home bad been reached and 4'finales" partaken of, cards were indulged in for a few hours. Each aud every home visited was dec­ orated well In keeping with the day. and the "travelers" were each presented with unique favors. The occasion was one of the most successful social func­ tions ever held in McHenry, and all members of the clnb rejoice over the excellent time had. NEW ORCHESTRA FOR M'HENRY. Local Talent Organizes and Hold* FlrM Kebeareal Wednaaday Evening. That McHenry is not among the "has beens" in the musical world has again been demonstrated thru the fact that we now have in our village an orches­ tra composed of purely home talent. The new organization was effected at the home of U. ChubarofY (under whose name the orchestra will be known) last Wednesday evening, when they also met for their first rehearsal. The original organization will consist of five pieces, altho Mr. Chnbaroff in­ forms the writer that any number can be furnished, from three to ten pieces. The members of the newly organized orchestra and the instrument assigned to each are as follows: Mr H. Chubaroff Violin Miss Mabel Granger ..Piano M«TF J. W. Smith Cornel Mr. Fred Bishop French Horn Mr. Mike Schaner Drums If our judgment of good music is any­ where near correct we should say that the organization is. a good one and should in a very short time be the pride of oor town. It is no more than right that our own orchestra should furuish the music at all occasions where an or­ chestra is demanded in our village in the future. May they meet with suc­ cess is our wish. Uoaa Quality Count With You? We wish to announce that we have added to our present business a full line of farm implements, milk and truck wagons, buggies and surries of the best make, to which we invite yonr inspec tion. Our aim is to furnish yon with the best grade of goods in this line and at prices consistent with good valuation. Our horseshoeing and repair department is complete and we can serve you promptly. Repairs for all machines furnished promptly. Be a looker, and call and look over our line, whether yon buy or not you are welcome, and we shall be pleased to have you call. Thanking you for past favors and hop­ ing for a continuance of the same, I am, Yours for business, MATH FREUND. Administrator'* Sala. On Saturday, April 4, at 1 o'clock p m., at the east door of the court house in Woodstock, the undersigned administratrix of the estate of Benson G. Sherman, deceased, will offer for sale aud sell to the highest bidder for cash, the Benson G. Sherman farm, contain­ ing 117 93 acres of land, situated one mile west of the village of McHenry, in the county of McHenry aud state of Illinois. Terms of sale: Ten per cent of the amount of bid on day of sale, and balance when sale is approved and deed delivered. Possession of said premises given the purchaser March 1, 1900 The taxes on said premises for the year 1908 to be paid by the estate. NINA M. SATERMAN, Administratrix. The Farm Hand Situation. A visit to this office by one of our farmers revealed one of the many dis­ gusting instances with which farmers must contend these days. The farmer in question, at the beginning of last sea­ son, hired a married man to assist him with bis farm duties, the wages agreed upon being $35 per month, together with the free use of a home, wood and all the milk needed in the family. The farm hand, becoming dissatisfied, quit his job last fail, bis only reason for his actions being that there were tOo many cows to milk--six in number. We do not wonder at the fact t^at old farmers are becoming disgusted. Such condi­ tions will drive the best of them from the farm. If you are an "fice seeker, let yonr friends and the public know about it thru the oolumns of The Plaindealer. CATHOLIC ENGAGEMENTS VALID WHEN MADE IN DOCUMENT­ ARY FORM. Otherwlae They Will Not He Recognised by the Catholic Church-- A rchblahop Quigley Menda Out Decree. Archbishop Quigley Saturday mailed to the clergy of the diocese of Chicago copies of the recently promulgated papal decree concerning marriages and promise** of marriage The most remarkable part of the de­ cree relates to the form of marriage promises. After Easter, April 19, these promises, to be considered valid by the church, must be in documentary form, signed by both parties, and witnessed by a priest. The aim, as announced previously from Rome, is to discourage clandestine marriages. "It is not necessary," states Arch­ bishop (Quigley in a formal comment, "that the contracting parties writet.be formula; their signature only is neces sary; heuce a priuted form may be made use of. Both parties must sign in the presence of either the parish priest or the ordinary of the place, or the two witnesses. Marriage in lawful, tho no sponsalia (marriage promise;, private or public, preceded it "Tho private clandestine sponsalia are not prohibited, the church does not, if contracted on or after April 19, 1908, recognize them. If, therefore, on or after this date a young man contracts private or clandestine sponsalia with a youug lady and afterward should pre­ fer to marry her sister, be would not be prohibited from doing so by the im pediment of public honesty. "If by mutual consent, or for any other reason, sponsalia contracted in accordance with the law of the church should be dissolved, the witnesses to this coutract ought to be uotiiied and the document itself and alt its copies be destroyed. "All mixed marriages in order to be valid must be contracted before a Cath olic priest, wbo is authorized to assist at marriages. Thus far one exception has been made to this law, namely: Within the confines of the German em­ pire mixed marriages, ibo not contract ed before the lawful pastor, will be val id even under the ne.w law. (Constitu­ tion Pii. X. "Provida," Jan. 18, 1906.) "The attention of the reverend clergy is again directed to paragraph 197 of the third synod o£ Chicago, prohibiting the celebration of marriages in a private house." _ SPRING MILLINERY OPENING. The Part* Millinery Will Hold Spring Opening Next Friday. Mme. S. S. Torrance, proprietress of the Paris millinery, located in the Simes building on the West Side, will hold her annual spring opeuing next Friday, at which time she will l>e pleased to have every lady in McHenry and vicinity call at her establishment. A splendid array of millinery goods, consisting of all the latest creations, including the now popular "Merry Widow" hats, will be on display. Mme. Torrance is also agent for the Becker cleaning and dyeing house of Chicago, and will be pleased to have you give her a call if you have any work in this line to be done. Both ladies' and gentlemen's garments are taken, also Oriental rnga and carpets. Give her a sail. Stetaon'a "Uncle Tom'a Cabin" Coming. Stetson's great double spectacular pro­ duction of "Uucle Tom's Cabin" is booked at the Central opera house for Suuday evening, March 22. The way this old drama has beeu mercilessly butchered by the "fly-by night" com­ panies in the past makes one marvel that it has not loug ere this lost its pow­ er of attracting people to a playhouse, and indeed it has, except when Stetson s company comes to towu. Stetson is the only one giving it the needed environ­ ment to insure a perfec t representation, and it alone has lifted it from medioc­ rity to mastery. Over twenty people are used in the production and with its artistic mingling of mirth, melody and pathos, all classes of amassment seekers will be entertained. Specialties galore and a splendid orchestra will be there. Warning Notice. All parties found or seen huntinir, fishing, boating or trespassing, without my permission, on Lake Defiance, with­ in the lines of the N. W. ± of the S. E. | of section 6, township 44, N., range 9, E. 3rd P. M., will be prosecuted to the extent of the law, and all boats found trespassing within the above lines on said lake will be captured and held as hostage. See Illinois statutes, chapter 66, section 7. M. KELTER. March 1, 1906. Notice to Honiara and Treapaaaara. The undersigned hereby give notice that hunting and trespassing on their premises is strictly prohibited on and after this date. Be it further known that anyone, no matter who it may be, who is fonnd violating the above notice, will find the state laws used in no mer­ ciful manner. Dated .this 19th day of March, 1908. HANLY BROS. Ladies, yon are respectfully asked to attend the grand opening of the Paris millinery next Friday, ranee, Propria Lr Mrs. 8. 8. Tor- BOOST IN MILK PRICES. Bordan'a Will Pay Five Ceats Mora Than Last Year. The Borden Milk company on Toes- day contracted for their summer sup­ ply of milk, and the contract price was the source of many smiling faces worn by our dairymen thruoat the day. Contrary to expectations, the prices this summer are higher than last year, an advance of five cents per hundred having been made. The prices to be paid for the coming six months are as follows: April $1.35 May 1.05 June .. 95 July.... .... 1.05 August. 1.3ft September 1.35 Average.. .$1.16| Thus it may be seen that the prices for the coming six months are just ex actly five cents higher than they were for the same months last year. All those who were lucky enough to have their names signed to a coutract feel quite satisfied. The only complaint that we have heard is that a few of the dairymen were unable to sign, as the amouut desired by the company was contracted for early iu the day. Just where the dairymen wbo have been un­ able to sign will take their milk is un­ decided. but the possibilities are that the milk will go to nearby creameries. Auction Male! The undersigned having sold his farm will sell at public auction on the R. H. Ricbardsou farm, 3 miles west of Mc­ Henry and 8 milea east of Woodstock, on the Woodstock and McHenry road, on Tuesday, March 24, 1908, oommetic- ing at 1 o'clock p. ui., sharp, ths follow­ ing described property, to-wit: Twen­ ty five bead of horses, consisting of good farm aud general purpose horses, a useful aud serviceable kind for farm and general work, good ages aud sound, as follows: Bay mare, 7 yrs, 1400 lbs; gray mare, 4 yrs, 1550 lbs; span gray wares, 11 yrs, 2500 lbs; bay gelding, 3 yrs, 1350 lbs; bay mare, 5 yrs, 1300 lbs; black mare, 14 yrs, 1800 lbs; black mule, 5 yrs, 1100 lbs; gray mare, 11 yra, 1160 lbs; gray mare, 11 yrs, in foal, 1260 lbs; span gray geldings, 13 yrs, 2700 lbs; aor- rel mare, 4 yrs, 1100 lbs; bay mare, 5 yrs, 1200 ths. bay yearling colt. The balanee of these horaes are a good, use­ ful kind. They are guaranteed to be as represented on day of sale or no sale. Chestnut driver 8 yrs, sired by Edwin V., standard bred, will be shown in har­ ness on day of sale; sorrel mare 8 yrs, sired by Edwin V7., standard bred; these drivers are broke double and single and not afraid of autoe. Also the following described property: Deeriug grain biud- er, truck wagon, Janeeville sulkey plow in good condition, corn planter, 3 shovel cultivator, milk wagon, Janeeville gang plow, 2 sets double harness nearly new, bob-sled, 3 section harrow, buzz saw, 26-in. blade, in good condition; quantity household furniture, 12 horse sweep, power and jack in good condition; about 5 tons old iron, 2700 fence poets, bnrr and white oak, of good length; 46 cords green wood Terms of sale: All sums of $10 and under, cash; above tbat amount a credit of 6 months will be giv­ en on approved notes at 7 per eent. No property to be removed until settled for with clerk. Geo, Vogel, auctioneer; Simon Stoffel, clerk. C. E. JECKS. Prof. H. A. Howall of Havana, Cuba, Baooramesda Chamberlain'* Cough Remedy. "As long as I can remember my mother was a faithful user and friend of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, but nev er in my life have I realized its true value until now," writes Prof. H. A. Howell of Howell's American School, Havana, Cuba. 4'On the night of Feb. 3 onr baby was taken sick with a very severe cold, the next day wae worse and the following night his condition was desperate. He could not lie down aud it was necessary to have him in the arms every moment. Even then bis breath ing was difficult. I did not think be would live until morning. At last I thought of my mother's remedy. Cham­ berlain's Cough Remedy, which we gave, and it afforded prompt relief, and now, three days later, he has fully re­ covered. Under the circumstances ] would not hesitate a moment in saying that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,and that only, saved the life of our dear lit­ tle boy." For jsale by all druggists. St. Patrick'a-Card Party. Mrs. Mayme Overton entertained a company of friends at a St. Patrick s card party at her home on Waukegan street Tuesday evening. The cozy home presented a most inviting appearance, being splendidly and appropriately dec­ orated in green for the occasion. The company sat down to three tables and a pleasant evening was spent at cards. When summing up time bad arrived, the tally cards proclaimed Miss Frances Jones the winner of the first prize, while to Miss Agues Perry the consolation prize was given. A dainty luncheon marked the closing of a delightful time, for which the company extended due thanks to the estimable hostess. The eyent is one that will remain in the memory of those wbo were present. Houaehold Furniture For Sale. Being about to move out of town I hereby offer all my household furniture for sale. Sale commences at once and continues until all has beeu disposed of. Chris. Stegemann, residence near St. Mary'• Catholic ohurcb, McHenry, 88-2* EXCHANCE CLEANINGS. HAPPENING8 IN M'HENRY AND ADJACENT COUNTIES. A Mlaeellantouft Assortment of News fteuit In Condensed Porin For Conven­ ience of Busy People. Yonng Connell, who is now confined in the couuty jail on a murder charge, is recovering from his recent serious ill­ ness. The big Lehmann hotel at Lake Villa, which has been idle for two years, will reopen in June, and the buildings are being repaired and put, into shape for a big season. W. W. Watson & Son will have charge of the hotel. The 2:14 trot at Liberty ville the week of July 20 will carry a puree of $10,000; the 2:06 will have a purse of '$2,000. The 2:14 pace will have $5,000, and the 2:08 wiH have $2,000. These are the 'largest purses ever offered in Lake county. After a recent inspection of Co. G., 3rd Infantry, I. N. G., at Woodstock that company was pronounced the J**st out of twenty-five inspected by Col. L D. Greene, U. S. A., retired, now divis­ ion adjutant general of the Illinois Na­ tional Guards. According to our Elgin exchanges plans are about perfected for a new amusement park to be located on the land lying between the North Western railway and Fox river, just west of Trout park. The organization will lie known as the Electric Park Amusement company and stock is now being dispos­ ed of. Several attractions have already secured space, among them Iteiug roller coaster, vaudeville theater, roller skat­ ing rink, boxball alleys, pony track and refreshment pavilion. The promoters announce tbat May 30 will be the open ing day. Richmond Gazette: K. S. Craine of Solon has purchased the stock of mer­ chandise of the Solon store of E G. Wester man & Co., a deal to this effect having been completed last Saturday, and Mr. Craine will take possession of the business next Monday. The Solou store has always eujoyed a large patron­ age and we can see no reason why it should not continue to be a profitable enterprise. Mr. Craine is a young man who possesses the necessary qualifica­ tions to make a successful merchant and we venture the suggestion that be will meet with success in this new busiuess venture. Mr. Westerman has also dis posed of his general store at Greenwood and we understand he coutemplates moving to Iowa in the near future to engage iu busiuess. The Wancouda creamery has opened again, and with a better patronage, and we are glad to see the farmers taking this action. The country creamery is not only the convenience but the main dependence of the farmer dairyman. They are conducted by reliable people whom yon know and whose interest it Is to keep the business good as they live among you, haviug homes like you to support, and, like you, a liviug to make. And it is our belief tbat they alone stand between the dairymen and the greed of the trust owned interests that handle the bottling and condensing business in railroad tdwns. The factory may or may not pay the prices paid for some months by these more pretentious con cerns, but let the factories close and see how short a time it will be till the con- denserB will be paying less tban any fac­ tory ever paid. The creameries around na are run by men wbo have the reputa­ tion of square business dealing and we hope that no one of them may ever find it necessary to close thru lack of pat ronage. Newa From the Bay. Connty Clerk Jos. F. Haas has just received at his Rohema stock farm, Pis takee Bay, one Berkshire sow, which he purchased from a famous breeder. It is said that tbecost was $500. Mr. Haas employs an attendant to care for hiB blooded stock and spares no money to attain the highest standard of breeding in cows, pigs and chickens. The feed­ ing of and caring for the animals is all done along scientific lines. Readers of The Plaindealer are cordially invited to visit the Rohema stock farm at any time. Work has ju^t been started on the new $1500 bridge to be built by the Palm Beach Improvement association. The bridge itself is to be 96 feet long and 14 feet wide, with 3 to 4 feet filling 12 feet in length at either approach. Contractor Walter McLean of Elgin has taken the contract to do the work aud has eighteen men on the job at present. The gentlemen at the head of this un­ dertaking are to be congratulated for their enterprise. The bridge will add much to the convenience of the resi­ dents of Palm Beach and will benefit the genera) public as well. Reduced Coloniat Ratea. One way tickets at special low rates on sale daily thruout March and April, from all points on the North Western Line to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Puget Sound points. Daily and personally conducted tours in tourist sleeping cars via the Chicago, Union Pacific and North Western Line. Double berth only $7.00, tbrn from Chi­ cago. For full particulars write S. A. Hutchison, Manager, Tourist Dept., 212 Clark St., Chicago, III., or address near­ est ticket agent. Apr 15 Before buying a cook stove or heater » Vyoital 's line and get his prioes, tf TO PUSHJHOME-COMING. Geo. A. Hunt Aaks Supervlaora of iMk Townahip to Lend Aid. Woodstock, 111., March 10, 1906. Dear Friend: As you will see by the enclosed copy of proceedings of commit­ tee meeting held March 3, you are asked to confer with Mr. C. H. Stephenson, member of the executive fair commit­ tee, in selecting three or more persons to act with you as an invitation com­ mittee for your township. It is design­ ed that this committee shall secure the names and a ddresses of as many as possible of the former residents of the township and forward them to the sec­ retary of the executive committee; and also sign the letter of invitation which will be sent to those whose names have beeu secured, inviting them to come and participate in the home-coming fes­ tival to be given in their honor next September. We would suggest that your commit­ tee consist of at least seven or eight persons, and that your newspaper edit or or editors would be able to assist you materially as members of the committee. As soon as you have organized please send me the name of the chairman, as well as other members of the commit­ tee, and also designate who will act as secretary or correspondent. On hearing from you I will at once send blanks and stationery with instructions for re­ cording and forwarding names and ad­ dresses. Kindly select and organize your com­ mittee, and let us push the work as rapidly as possible. Yours very truly, GEO A. HUNT, Secretary Executive Committee. The above letter was received by Su­ pervisor James C. Ladd, who has al­ ready set to work in forming the pro­ posed committee. .In consultation with the supervisor we were informed that the meu selected for such committee, besides himself aud Mr. Stephenson, are James B. Perry, Rollin Waite and John Buemann. Mr. Ladd has also asked us to an­ nounce to our readers that all in posses sion of addresses of former residents will be conferring the committee a great favor by sending or handing them ftito this office. Meeting of lMi-ectora and Treaaurera. Thursday, March 20, the first day of the federation meeting and fourth day of the annual teachers' institute, will be especially important to the school offic­ ials of the county. In fact this day will be largely given over to the interests of these officials. We snaii have one of the largest and most capable bodies of speakers that has ever appeared in Mc Henry county in a meeting of this kind There are many excellent reasons why every school officer in the county should be present at this meeting. First--There is a general lack of kuowledge concern­ ing the school law of Illinois. This in turn accounts for some of the slackness that is very evident iu the enforcement of many school measures. A stricter compliance with the requirements of the present form of the school law would be the means of saving the district many dollars in contracts and purchases. It would also be the means of saving many boys and girls for efficient citizenship if our truancy law were more effectively enforced. Second--There is a great movement on in this state which looks toward the general reorganization of the school laws, which IB certainly great ly needed. A commission appointed by the governor of the state is now at work recodifying the school laws. The result of their labor will be presented to the next legislature for enactment into law. However, these laws cannot be passed without the active cooperation of the voters of Illinois, aud especially the in tiuence of all school officers. The chair' man of tbis commission, the state super intendent of schools, will be one of the leading speakers at this session. Third --There is a necessity for the establish­ ment of a closer bond of sympathy be­ tween the forces that stand for the ad­ ministration of the laws and the forces that stand for public instruction and supervision of the work of education. There is a general spirit of liberality prevailing in this community that ex­ presses itself in no mistaken terms in favor of the public school. However, there is a sad waste in expenditures and many woeful instances of extravagance in some directions and corresponding penury in other matters. It is too often true that book agents and supply agents with smooth tongues rob the people un­ mercifully, while the hard working, con­ scientious teacher pays for the blunder in the way of a miserably low salary. And again, the directors in a commend­ able move for betterment, pay a respect­ able salary bnt in turn are ill-served by an incompetent teacher. A poor teach­ er is worth nothing. A good teacher is beyond a cash valuation. These are matters of a greater concern to us tban the election of the next president. Come out and let us reason together. All the people are urged to attend all sessions of the institute and the federation. The teachers' institute begins on Monday, March 33, at Harvard.^The federation begins on Weduesday evening, March 25, aud lasts uutil* Friday. The ladies of the Harvard churches will serve din­ ners and suppers every day of the week. Come and help the good can#e along. Bring or send yonr news items to thin office. We will be only too plHMi to pablleb them for you. . OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS TEM8 PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK. People are Doing la Oar Kvay Little City--Newa aa Seen by The Plat*a-- let Repreaentatlvea. Batter Market. The butter market was firm at the ssssion of the board of trade Monday and the quotation committee announced the price as 29 cents, the same as last week's price. Fifty tube of Walton, Iowa, product went at 29 cents, and twenty tubs oji Fort- Atkinson brought the same price. Fifty tuba of Polo, 111., received a bid of 29$, bnt were sold at 30 asked. Mr. Hoimvts of Aurora made the two purchases. Alabastine, all colors, at Peteach'a. Read The Plaindealer "want" ado. Next Saturday is caucus day. Don't forget to go down and vote. Chas. G. Frett expects to have a com­ plete stock of groceries in by next week. The Willing Workers will meet with Mrs. J. B. Perry Thursday, March 1$. Come. The excavation for the new residence to be erected by M. L. Worts on Green street is finished. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Guerin have re­ moved to McHenry and are occupying the Mrs. Culver residence. Jacob Buss is now temporarily sta­ tioned at Lake Geneva, Wis., acting as operator at the North Western station at tbat point. The Ladies' Cemetery society wiahea thru the columns of this paper to thank the Domestic Science olnb for its liberal donation to the society. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Banding <an now occupying the rooms over the N. J. Justen store, having taken Bp their abode there a ahort time ago. John Lodtz and Anton Schneider are the two lateat additions to the power boat club. At least, they have ordered their boata at the local factory. Dr-. Bremken, who at one time prac­ ticed medicine in Spring Grove bnt for some time has made Chicago his Home, has decided to locate at Richmond. Friends of Frank Smith of Johnsburgh will place that gentleman's name upon the ballot at the caucus next Saturday as a candidate for the office of town as­ sessor. An error haa been discovered in the grading of the junior olsea in high school The ranking should be as fol­ lows: Pearl Claxton, 90.4; Lucile Byrd, 95.2; Joe Sutton, 94. The Ladles' Afternoon Pleasure clnb met with Mrs. E. J. Hanly last Wed­ nesday afternoon. Honors for the aft­ ernoon were won by Mrs. E. M. Owen. Refreshments were served. Frank Nimsgern of Spring Grove in- forms us that he has a new 6 roll Apple- ton corn busker and will be ready for work next fall. The machine will be operated by a 12-horse power Inter- national gasoline engine. Ralph Colby, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Colby, who reside near Spring Grove, was recently united in marriage to Miss Pearl Sniffin of Wilmot, the ceremony taking place at Kenosha, Wis. Mr. Colby will work his father's farm the coming year. A bus was chartered by the Ladies* Afternoon Cinch clnb yesterday after­ noon and they were driven out to the country home of Mrs. Chas L. Page, where the club was entertained by Mrs. Page. The honors of the- afternoon went to Mrs. J. J. Hille. Their reputation as royal entertainers was not marred iu the least Tuesday evening when the ladies of St. Patricia's conrt most pleasingly entertained at cards at Woodman halL Favors were won by Joseph and Miaa Lucy Sutton. Refreshments completed aa evening ct rare enjoyment. In compliance with the state laws of Illinois Chas. G. Frett will soon have another stairway and exit added to the Central opera house. When the Im­ provement has been completed the Cen­ tral will fully comply with all the re­ tirements of the law regarding the safety of theaters. T. A. Abbott made this office a pleas­ ant call last Friday, paying np for an­ other year's subscription. Mr. Abbott informed us tbat he had 37 choice pork­ ers ready for market that Will average somewhere near the 800 mark. Mr. Abbott takes great interest in the rais­ ing of porkers and usually gets iu on top notch prices when the time arri^p to dispose of them. / Barney Driskee, a member of a Ms- phone gang which has been working in and around McHenry during the week, met with quite a painful accident Wed- needay noon. While driving out into the country in the company's wagon one of the wheels of the wagon became detatched from the wagon, throwing Mr. Driskee to the ground with consid­ erable force. While no bones were broken the fall caused the victim con­ siderable pain during the afternoon and evening. However, under the cam of Dr. D. G. Well* the injared M It teg ̂ IV •* '•* Yi'* siM