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r* '•• V •,i-§K': 'A < *• £*/• >„'i- {^\3 "~T - ,?< • :&f. xi «*V* \;V;.<£$»?.;i^ -Jr-*gi- -* J* . \V- tfStjT 5|t * r v - > - ,jV} ' /" i* ,^fc ^ * ;•! • | i 3v " - fy -iS , -jki ^ '-I <jjj . ..ft-I? J aas • iiuitiif i VOLUME XXXVI, McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, SEPTEflBER 15, 1910. NUMBER 13 AC A nrnnnuaa ur it rtnounAi IIITIIDI! nmunt PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND WHERE THEY GO. A Grist of Prritonkl News Gath«r«d l'p bj tli* WajraMe by The PlnlBtlcxler Repro- »«ntativ«B • F. V. Cobb was a Bel vide re visitor Monday. F. O. Gans attended to business in the windy city Tuesday. Atty. David E. Joslyn was over from the connty seat Monday. Edward Conway passed Sunday as the guest of Elgin relatives. Mra. D. G. Weils boarded the Chica­ go train Wednesday morning. JjAiiifVt B. Perry passed Saturday, Son- day and Monday in Peoria, 1)1. . August Nordqaist left last week for a several weeks' trip thro the West. Mrs. Jacob Lfiikera wa# among the Chicago passengers Tuesday morning. Simon Stoftel was a business visitor in the windy city Thursday of last week. Mrs. J. B. Buss and son, Edwin, were Chicago visitors Saturday of last week. Miss Elfreida Berner of Chicago Son- dayed at the home of her parents here. Mrs. Everett Hunter was among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morn­ ing. Mrs. F. E. Covalt passed Monday as the guest of «North Crystal Lake rela­ tives. George Johnson spent Sunday as the guest of his mother in North Crystal Lake, Miss Augusta Bucheft boarded the Chicago train Friday morning of last week. Mrs, P, H. -Weber and son, Charles, were Chicago passengers last Friday morning. Frank Masqnelet, Jr., attended the Lake county fair at Libertyville Friday of last week. Theo. Schiessle, spent Thursday and Friday of last week as the guest of Chi­ cago friends. M. M. Niesen and son, Clarence, spent Thursday of last week in the met­ ropolitan city. Miss Mande Granger of Elgin passed Saturday and Sunday as the gaest if her bisters here. - Henry St. John of Chicago "Heights Visited McHenry friends several days this and last week. Mrs. Nizza Holly passed last week as the guest of her son, F. A. HolljT, and wife at Genoa, 111. Dr. A. Mueller returned Wednesday evening from a week's visit with rela­ tives in Wisconsin. Ray McAndrews was among the Chi cago passengers from this station last Thursday morning. Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago was enter­ tained in the home of his brother, Dr D. G. Wells, Sunday. Mies Til lie St. Germaine of J£lgin passed a day last week as the gnest of Miss Elizabeth Thelen. W. T. Wells of Chicago passed sev­ eral days this week at the home of his brother, Dr. D. G. Wells. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schaffer passed several days last week as the guests of relatives near Wauconda. Mesdames J. H. Miller and J J. Bach are at Ottawa, 111., attending the fuu- eral of Mrs. John Damgard. Mr. and Mrs. Max Ziuiinermann and daughters are passing a few days this week in the metropolitan city. Miss Lillian Sitnes of Woodstock is passing a few days this week as the gnest of Miss Alice Sitnes here. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Day of Cleve­ land, O., passed Saturday and Sunday last at the home of Win Siuies. Mr. aud Mrs. William Conway and son, Walter, were among the Chicago passengers Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heimer and daughter, Elvera, of Woodstock spent Sunday with McHenry relatives. Mrs. W. Spencer aud children visited a few days last week with Desplaines, Edison Park and Chicago friends. Mrs. Andrew Miller, danguter, Rose, and son, Harold, are spending a week with Chicago relatives and friends. Mrs. George Colby left Tuesday for a two weeks' visit with her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Waldorf, at Wichita, Kan. Miss Elizabeth Thelen returned last Thursday from a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends in Chicago and Milwaukee. Miss Gladys Bnrgess of Kingston, 111., was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Cobb several days this and last week. Oliver Moore of West Chicago, a former McHenry business man, was here calling on friends a few days this and last week. Gilbert McOmber came out from Chi­ cago Saturday afternoon to be the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Mc­ Omber, Snnday. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Welch of Glen- coe, Minn., are passing the week as the guests of relatives and friends in Mc Henry and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Frank I'onyan and children of North Chicago were guests at the home of Mr. ant Mrs. J. J. Bishop several days this week. Mrs. John I. Story came ont from Chicago last Thursday evening for a few days' visit among relatives and friends. Mr. Story was out over Snnday. Nothing but the very latest fall and winter millinery creations will be on display at the Lotus millinery parlors next Saturday. Sept, 17, the day of the grand faU opening- , FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING Of Stockholder! of the West HeHMry Sute Rank Is Held. The fourth annnal meeting of the stockholders of the West McHenry State bank took place at the bank on Satur­ day of last week, All the old directors, consisting of Dr. C. H. Fegers, E. L. Wagner, Geo. H. Hanly, F. H. Watties and Parker H. Webster, were again re­ elected. The bank, since its organization four years ago, has shown a wonderfnl growth in spite of the prediction' by many that it would not last long when it was first instituted. In fact, but very few local capitalists could be induced to take stock in the proposed new bank when the proposition was first pat to the people of this village. Today. after only a fonr-year existence, it stands among the leading banking institutions of McHenry county and stock is held at a handsome premium. The institution has just finished the Very best year of its existence. The business of the bank has been almost triple that of its first year. The depos­ its today have reached the handsome figure of $15^000, while its undivided profits total $8,500. It is the intention of the officers to make the institution a purely local af­ fair. At the beginning only one-third of tyie stock was held by local capital­ ists, while at this time about two-thirds of the stock is held by our own people. William B. Gilbert, Joseph Justen and Dr. C. H. Fegers were amon^c the latest McHenryites to subscribe for stock. It was thru the efforts of Carl W. Stenger, the trustworthy and congenial cashier, that the Green Bay stockholders were indnced to dispose of their shares to local capitalists and Mr. Stenger hopes to have every dollar's worth of stock in the institution in the hands of local people in the near future. A vast improvement has also been made in the bnilding, the finishing touches of which are now being put on. The bank proper now takes in the entire west half of the Brefeld building, to­ gether with a private room in the rear end of the Brefeld barber shop. The entire bank has been repainted, repap- ered and new furniture and fixtures in­ stalled and it now represents a twentieth century banking institution. Among the more important improve­ ment is the addition of a large vault, which will contain from fifty to on<} hundred safety deposit boxes, which will be rented to private individuals at a yearly rental of $3 00. This addition will fill a lotag felt want and already a great many of the boxes have been spoken for. The private room, located in the rear end of the barber shop, Of which we previously spoke, is also at the disposal of those renting safety deposit boxes. Each bolder of such a box has his or ber own key and is given access to the vault at any aud all times daring business hours of the bank. Iu short, the West McHenry^&tate bank is no more an experiment and, while still in its infancy, has proven be yond the least possible doubt that-it is as solid as the rock of Gibralter. The officers and cashier of the bank extend a cordial invitation to the general pub­ lic TO visit their institution aud see what they are doing. Visitors are always welcome. - Their Tenth WeiMIng Arfulverary. One of the very pleasant early fall social functions was that of the surprise tendered Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chamber- lin at their borne on Waukegau street last week Wednesday evening in honor of the couple's tenth wedding anniver­ sary. The event was planned and suc­ cessfully executed by a number of their friends, and it would be well to state that the iuvaders arrived just in time to find their victims at home. Had the party arrived at the Chamberlin home a quarter of an hour later there snrely would have been no one at home to greet them, as the popular doctor and his wife intended to take an auto ride that evening and were preparing to leave when the unexpected happened. The guests arrived at the Chamberlin home about f>:30 and their arrival at their destination was made known by the tooting of tin horns, shouts and laughter. The home was at ouce turned over to the guests, who for several hours enjoyed themselves at progressive cinch, the honors going to Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bob lander. The guests brought their own refreshments, which were servnd at the conclusion of the card games. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin were the recipients of many useful gifts iu the shape of pieces of tinware. Among the presents received was a tiny automo­ bile made from tin kitchen utensils. The unique piece of work was construct­ ed by none other than our West Side hardware dealer, F. L. McOmber, who presented it to the evening's host and hostess. A breadpan formed the body of the auto, while a cake tin made up the top. Tin spoons were need for the top supporters and fenders, doughnut cutters took the part of the wheels, while the hood and steering wheel were made of a cream whip. In the con­ struction of this unique piece of work Mr. McOmber has proven himself a genius and during the evening was highly complimented for his * skill. After refreshments had been served, the guests departed for their various homes, expressing themselves as having been royally entertained. . cvny sunt; LAUTLFLNUL ftl CftUIUOO ui.i.ftn«ivue> _ MRS. L. STODDARD HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND a Nl*ce!lsssenits Auortmcat of News (tents In Cood«UIM>(l Curni for ODBTM- ieuce of Busy feopie. Lake Geneva News: Malscb Bros., who live near Lyons, sold a load of tim­ othy -and clover hay at Burlington. The load weighed 5130 lbs. and brought $53.80. • Mrs. John Rodawalt, who recently died at Sharon, Wis , was 161 years and 9 months old. She was a native of New York state, the date of her birth betug Dec. 4, 1808. An effort is being made to get all the owners of Geneva lsk« shore property to go into a sort of pool, pledged that the land shall not be used or soid for any other than residential purposes. The water level in Geneva lake is said to be tbe lowest iu many years. The water has receded a rod or two from the usual shore line aud quite a growth of vegetation haB sprung up where the water has receded. Harold Zeller, the fourteen year old son of Mrs. I. Zeller of Marengo, who disappeared from home June 12, has not yet been found. The boy bought a ticket for Rockford the day of the Ring- ling circus and has not been seen since. Lake Geneva News: The Woody Lea Herefords from the P. H. Moore stock farm, after winning enough ribbons to stock a small millinery store at thu Iowa state fair, also won the grand champion;prise for the best beef animal of all breeds. Crystal Lake Herald: A bunch of seven Italians from Chicago who have been trespassing and hnuting on farms in this vicinity were gathered in Sunday by Marshal Henderson and Squire Gard­ ner fined them $5 and costs each, amounting to $16 each. State's Attorney Joslyn coming down to see that they got what was coming. Last Thursday, Sept: 8, was the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Lady Elgin, one of the greatest disasters known in the history of the great lak-s. She had on board 800 excursionists, fto passengers and a crew of 35 men. a total of 385, of whom only 98 were saved. She was struck by the Schooner Augus­ ta and sank in twenty minutes. Ruthless shooting of prairie chickens in violation of the state law w,hioh pro tects them until Sept. 1, 1911, has brought forth storms of protests from hnntere in Elgin and vicinity. It is de­ clared that hunters are bringing in many of tbe protected birds and selling them. Three years ago the state legis lature passed a law protecting prairie chickens for four years. The birds were becoming scarce in the Htata b«-- cause of wholesale killiug and the idea of the statute was to allow them to mul­ tiply for four years. Solou correspondent to Richmond Gazette: Earle Cornish was quite badly injured at Belvidere last Friday from being kicked in the face by a horse. He was driving iu a race when bis horse *tarfed to kick and became unnianage able. In trying to subdue the animal Mr. Cornish was kicked in the face and otherwise injured from being thrown against a fence He returned home the same evening, but by Tuesday he had recovered from the effects of his in­ juries to the extent that he was able to leave for Libertyville. where Mr. Vogel has horses entered iir tbe races this week. Fell Into Pistaltee Bay. While out fishing from a boat iu front of Stilling's hotel at P.stakee Bay last Saturday afternoon, J. M. Preston and his friend. Chas. Parker, of Chicago gave the few spectators who happened to be near a fine exhibition of high div­ ing. The two gentlemen in question, wbo, by tbe way, are overly blessed with avoirdupois, were out casting. Mr. Parker was in tbe act of throwing his line into the water when his weight upset the boat, letting the two occupants into the waters of that beautiful lake. Both men are expert swimmers, but the weight of their clothing prevented them from making an attempt to swim to *hore. They clung to the side of the aft-set boat for some iniputes before a launch came to their rescue. The acci­ dent put a quick finish to their fishing expedition and the gentlemen returned to McHenry. The experience cost Mr. Preston a fine set of tishing tackle which he had had iu his possession for about twenty years and which he prized most highly. Bowever, he is willing to for get tbe tackle and is thanking his Maker that it wasn t any worse. CMMd MMJT Years M ft Resident Of ThU Village. Mrs. L. Stoddard, who for many years was a highly respected resident of this village, passed away at the home of btr daughter, Mrs. A. N. Tripp, at 280 West Perry street, Belvidere, 111., on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. ?, after a short illness from bowel trouble. Mrs. Stoddard had only recently re­ turned to Belvidere from an annual summer visit among relatives in Lake county and soon after her arrival home bSCSUic ill . The deceased was born in England eighty three years ago and auis to this country with her parents when but a girl of six years: Most of her married life was passed in this village, where her huHband, who died several years ago, was engaged iic business Four­ teen years ago she went to Belviotere, where she has ever since resided in tbe home of her daughter Three daughters and one eon survive, these being Mrs. A N Tripp and Mrs. G. A. Canfield of Belvidere; Mrs. Nettie Flanders of liockford and M. D. Stod­ dard of (rreen Like, Wis. Two broth ers and two sisters ar^ also living, there residi.i# in thin stnte and one of tbe sisters in North Dakota The demise of Mrs. Stoddard came after an illness of only teu days. She possessed all her faculties to a remark able decree up to her last hours. Much | sympathy has gone out to the bereaved ! in their lo>w of one whone lovable char acter and worfhv life will be a precious memory and benediction A short service for thf deceased was held at the home of her daughter in Bel­ videre last Friday morning, the Revs. W H Jones and W. H Pierce conduct­ ing the service The funeral party left Belvidere with the rem tins at ten o'clock that morning and arrived in McHenry 8t 1:4.r) p. tu Tii^ services in McHenry were .conducted from the tfniversalist church by R«v. McHenry The remains vcere laid to rest beside those of her husband in Woodlaud cemetery. The McHenry friends extend their heartfelt sympathy t,o the bereaved ones. CUIIDTI RRR VIIUIL I LK.IT IU in M'URUDV IN NTNM TELLS VOTERS OF THIS VILLAGE WHERE HE STANDS, OUm Bake at PlalakM. Next Sunday, Sept. 18, is tbe day set aside for the 'holding of the annual clam bake at the Kingsley House at Pistakee Bay. The Kingsley House baa made this an annnal event and the pro­ prietor, A. H. Kingsley, is exercising bis very best ingenuity to make the bake of 1910 one of tbe biggest and grandest ever attempted by him or any­ one else in tbe lake region. Special music has been engaged for the occa­ sion and if we are not badly mistaken the event will surpass that of last year, which was pronounced by those present as having been tbe biggest success ever. A charge of |1.50 per plate will be made for the bake and all the other good things that go with H and a general invitation la extended to all to be pres­ ent. ~ MRS SARAH PUTMAN 0!ARDINIER. Mrs. Sarah Pntman Gardinier, who {tassed away at her home near Volo the first, of last week, was born in Fulton connty. New York, on Feb 25. 1825, slid was next, to the oldest in a family of eleven children. She was always lending a helping hand to her parents; to ber father iu the grain field and at the spinning wheel for ber mother. In those days her mother's oldest sister aud herself made all the clothing for their father, mother, brothers and sis. tern: also all the bedding, carpets and table liueu. There were also many other useful things that were made by other members of the family. On March 5, 1846, she was united in mar riaae to Mr. Samnel N (Jardinier of Montgomery county. New York, aud to them were born eleven children, two dying in infancy and William H. at the age of fifty-one. The aged husband and father passed away March 28, 1900, at at the a#e of eighty three years Among those who are left to survive are Chaa. H , of North Crystal Lake; Barney of Chippewa Falls, Wis ; Mrs Elvira Rich­ ardson of Grayslake, Byron E , of San Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Alice Simpson of this place, Willis A of Grayslake, Harvev S. of Volo, Sidney F. of Fort Wayne, 1ml.. a half sister, Mrs. Ellen M. Scheuch, of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers ami one sister. She was a valued member of the Cougregational church The funeral took place at her home aud burial iu Volo cemetery. As wc (tour! n'ci her coHtned form, AjkJ our tears full soflly down, We look our laM. on ttie iijreil fiu'e, Willi Its look of peace. Its piit , i»;nt Kr. ' iOf, Ami lialr like a silver crown. We touch our own lo her clay cold Imiids. t ' l-om life's Iuiik lsil»or lit rest, And uitiouc thu blossoms white ;ntd sweet, In uitnU, we note a bundle of jfoldeti wheat, clasped close to » he silent, breast. The blossoms whisper of fadeless bloom, Of » land where fulls no tears. The ripe wheat tells of toll and care. The patient wait inn, the trubtuiK prayer, riie garnered « xxl of i.lie years. We know not what work her hands bud found. V> hat mune<l place til her feet. What cross Wiis hers, what blackness of nlKlit. We see but. the peace, the blossoms white. And the bundles of riiiened wheat A. S. Cloyer i; in ell I'ai'ty. Mrs. J. M. Prestou eutertaiued a com­ pany of relatives and friends at a clover cinch party at her home last Saturday evening, the name clover being applied for the reasou that each guest was pre­ sented witb a four-leaf clover. The evening was most pleasantly passed. Tbe evening's hrst prizes went to Mrs. J. W. Smith and F. O. Gans, while tbe consolation prizes were accepted by Mrs. John I. Story and H. M. Cbubaroff. There were twenty present. Those making up the party were: Messre. and Mesdames John I. Story, H. M. Chubaroff, F. O. Gans, F. L. McOmber, A. E. Ny»\ Mrs. James B. Perry, Mip. J. W. Smith, Misses Agn«s Perry, Flor­ ence Granger aud Irene McOmber and Mr. Charles Parker. At the finish of tbe oard games refreshments were served. Mrs. Jacob- Wilmert, Liincoln, III., found her way back to perfect health. She writes: "I suffered with kidney trouble and backache and my appetite was very poor at times. A few weeks ago I got Foley's Kidnev Pills and gave them atrial They gave me great re­ lief. so continued till now I am again in perfect health." F. Masqoelet. Jorige l>avid T. Smiley, Stele's Attorney David K. .1 onlyn and Judge Charles H. Dunurlly Also Speak. The last Repnblican rally of the pres­ ent campaign took place at the Central opera house last Friday evening and brought ont one of the largest audiences that has attended a political gathering in McHenry since the campaign opened. The meeting was tboroly advertised and as a result the audience was made op, to a good extent, of farmers from the surrounding country. The Johns- borgh band, which had been previously engaged for the occasion, rendered sev­ eral selections on the opera house corner before the meeting was called to order and again favored the audience with a musical number in the hall. The meetiug was called to order by Attorney Joseph I. Lang of Richmond, who was selected as the chairman. Hon. Edward D. Shnrtleff of Marengo was the first of the speakers to be intro duced and his introduction was met with a hearty applanse from the gath­ ering. Mr. Shnrtlef?. in his usual mas­ terly manner, explained to his listeners his platform and gave it in such a clear and distinct manner that not one person in the andieuce could find fault witb same. That the majority of toe crowd was with him was evidenced from the warm welcome that he received flnring the evening. Mr. Shurtleff asked as a especial favor from the audience that they place their votes in favor of Messrs. Smiley, Cris sey and Still at next Thursday's pri­ maries and gave excellent reasons why he thought they were deservitig of the voters' support After paying a very high tribute to each of these gentlemen who occupied the platform with him on this occasion, the speaker went into ex tended details regarding the cougres sional candidates from this district. He pictured tbe golden opportunity Mc Henry county had at this time of send ing one of its best and most able sons to congress and as a loyal American citi sen asked that the voters of McHenry place their ballots in favor of Geo. W Conn, who, as the speaker expressed himself, wae able in every way to fill that office in an honorable manner. After-going into the most minute de tails regarding Mr. Conn's fitness for the office for which he aspires, the speaker devoted considerable time in clearing himself of the many charges made against him. Among other things, he took up the tuberculin question and before he got thru with it showed where the friend of tbe farmer, A. J. Olson of Woodstock, was not such a great frieud, after all. He also made it very clear to the au­ dience that he never was and isn't ready for some time to vote for the deep waterway bill. The speaker then took np his opponent's platform, in which Mr. Vickers of Harvard declares him­ self against the Lorimer-Moxley crowd and their butterine interests. Again he ueiuoustrr.red to the andience that he was never in any way or manner con nected with the butterine interests and explained how it was utterly impossible for him to be connected with same. In short, the speaker cleared himself of every charge that has been brought np against him to the general satisfaction of the McHenry public. His entire ad­ dress was a clear cut one and was void of mud slinging. He made a fine im­ pression. The next speaker to be introduced by the chairman was our esteemed friend, Connty Judge David D. Smiley. He, like Mr. Shurtleff, has also been accused of doing things not to the satisfaction of his opponent and his crowd. First of ail, the question was asked him whether 4>r not, if again renominated and re­ elected to the office which he has so cap­ ably filled during the past term, he would spend his time in Woodstock or Chicago? He showed his attentive lis­ teners that he had given McHenry oounty. all and even more, services that had been required of him, and before tie finished his talk, in which he gave facts and figures, the audieqee was of one opinion, that the judge's services had been most satisfactorily rendered. Like the preceding speaker, he asked the voters to support the Conu Shuitleff ticket. State's Attorney David R Joslyn was tbe next speaker to take the stand. His address was, in most part, hinged on the candidacy of Ira C. Copley of Auro ra, Republican candidate for congress Mr. Joslyn took up that part of Mr. Copley 's platform where it goes on and says: "I believe in putting the burden of taxation on the shoulders of the peo­ ple who can best afford to bear it." Mr. Joslyn had in his possession Col. (Copley's assessment list and the amonnt of taxes that he paid. The asseewment list showed the colonel to be a man'of only moderate means, while the facta of the matter are that he is at the head of one of the biggest trusts in the state of Illinois, that of the gas trust. The speaker pointed out that it was only natural to believe that the colonel, if nominated and elected to tbe office that he seeks to obtain thru the liberal ex­ penditure of a vast amonnt of money, would look after his own interests first. He pictured the voters of thii country ae kings and explained bow foolishly some sell their kingBbip for the price of a drink or a cigar. He urged that every voter should prize his kingship beyond a purchasable price and to vote for the man who, in their estimation, is best qualified and fitted for the office to which he aspires. Mr. Joslyn's talk, in every particular, waa in harmony with the true state of affairs in the present campaign, and when he was thru more than one man was heard to exclaim, "He is right." Judge Charles H. Donnelly, who hap­ pened to be in the audience, was next called upon for a talk, and in his usual pleasing manner told the audience his reasons for supporting the Conn Shurt­ leff ticket. His address, like that of the other speakers, was tc the point and made a most favorable impression. Mr. Donnelly's address concluded the speak­ ing for the evening and the vast assem­ blage left the house with a feeling that all had been well repaid for turning out The expression, after it was all over, came from many a lip tbat "the ad dresses were the most reasonable and most sensible that have been presented to McHenry audiences during the pres­ ent campaign." CLOSING RACE FOR 1910. niiD UUN ILTf!/! v RiAtf Ran VVLCIVLV riuA-uro ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK.! Hnn over Kull Course Lut Sunday Afternoon and Won by Hunter Boys. The closing motor boat rf*ce for the Reason of 19io was pulled off before a large crowd of spectators last Sunday afternoon. The full course of six and one half miles was used. The conditions of the race were that the boat finishing nearest to its trial time would be declared the winner. There were seventeen boats that Btarted in the race and all, with the exception of two, the "Spray"and "Yes"finished. The finish was a dandy, five boats cross­ ing the line at about the sauie tiuie. After the judges had completed figur­ ing up the time that each boat made, it was found that the Hunter boys, with their boat "Ed," would be entitled to the first prize; the "Arthur," owned by Arthur Hunter and driven by Chas. Rietesel, came in , for second honors; the "Humsum," ovtned by Capt. Bick ler, third; and the "Comet," owned and driven by Geo. Kramer, fourth. The following is the list of entries and the time and order in which each finished: Klleu .. An tou Schneider ...3:02:44 Elbert E. A. Wagner .. ...3:02:52 E<i Hunter Boys ...3:<M:H Arthur .... -- Arthur Hunter .. 3:04:15 I'eroy ). 1). Lixtu . .3:05:00 Rivera -- H. O. Woolner ...3:06:0# tiumsum .. <J. Blckler ..3:U>:£! B. & B ...Block & Beihke . . 3:05:24 Myrtle K. H. Schau ..3:0»:2U Mary MtiKdalena.Jolm Soliermiuin . . . 3:05:3ft Joseph Jr . 1. Lauletta. . . 3:05:37 Comet Cleo. Kramer.. ...3:05:40 Jewel C .... C. FurlouK ..3:05:44 Lucy B J. J. Bucli .3:00:50 Alice . -- Wm. Koeppe . 3:07:00 Can a Squirrel 8wim? Can a squirrel swim? F. H. Schan of Chicago, who has a summer home at RoBedale, thought not and for this rea son be is now nursing a very sore finger. It appears that our good natured friend of Chicago was out on the Rosedale pier last Sunday morning for the express purpose of catching a mess of fish for dinner. While so engaged, a squirrel suddenly made its appearance on the surface of the water at a point where our friend was fishing. The squirrel, after failing in its efforts to climb up tbe side of Mr. Scbau's boat, which was anchored close by, elicited the sympathy of the fisherman, who from tbe very bottom of his heart believed that the little squirrel could not swim and surely would be drowned unless action was taken at ouce to spare its life. While waiting for little Alice Miller, whom be had sent for a dip net with which he proposed to play the part of a hero, tbe squirrel swam within easy reaching dis­ tance of Mr. Schau. Not waiting for tbe net he bad sent for, the fisherman reached down and tenderly picked the animal from the cold waters of the Fox, but no sooner bad he clutched the ani­ mal than it (either to show its appre­ ciation or for a joke) got oue of Mr. Scbau's fingers between its teeth and could not be induced to let go until the jaws of the animal were pried apart witb a jack-knife in the hands of John Miller, the proprietor of tbe Rose- dale hotel. Since the Suuday morning experience Mr. Schau has fully made up his mind that squirrels can really swim aud bite some, too OOIc« Meekera Here. On Monday morning of this week G. W. Conn, Judge D T. Smiley, Guy E. Still and Arthur A. Crissey started their liist round of towus in McHenry county. The start was made in McHenry, the candidates arriving in town shortly after seven o'clock. The office seekers bad no more than started their meeting when the Olson crowd from Woodstock was also upon the grounds and for a few minntes the fur was flying. While Conn was attempting to address the voters the Olson crowd was rounding up the boys and lining 'em op to the bar for cigars and drinks. The two factions left McHenry for Richmond at about the same time and 'tis said that more doingB took place in the latter town. The entire county will breath* an air of relief after tonight "Can be depended apoh"is an expres­ sion we all like to hear, and when it is used in connection with Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy it means that it never fails tocurediarrhoea dysentery or bowel complaints. It is pleasant to take and equally valuable for children and adult*. Sold by all dealers. What People are Doing In tlarflaiy Little City-News a« Seen by The Plaintfeale* Representatives. Butter Market. On the board of trade Monday after­ noon butter was declared to be worth 31 cents after a bitter dispute. There were 741,800 pounds sold during the week and several sales were made on the board at 31 cents. School books, tablets and peccHs RS Petosch's. FOR SALE One small Somtd Oak Jewel stove, coal or wood. L. F. Pottee 13 2t that •we Don't forget tbe grand opening of ffrf Lotus milliuery in tbe N. A. HaOflMMk block next Saturday, 8ept. 17. On Sunday, Sept. 18, W. F. M«BB presents the great play, "The Plotte**." Criticisms are all alike-a great toMfc a great play, a great cast ? The Wankegan Gazette says gambling, pickpocketing and thing" tips prevailed at the L&ke uuBik* ty fair held at Libertyville last week; Every lady in McHenry and viciiilt|r is cordially invited to attend the grand fall opening of the Lotos millinery i» the N. A. Huemann block next Sat*h day, Sept. !7. At the Central opera house, on next Sunday, Sept. 18, W. F. Mann presents that great play, "The Plotters," Saf. eral of Mr. Mann's playe have been pre­ sented here and all have given the beat of satisfaction. *£•• ;*w Most of the summer reeorters have left the river and Pistakee Bay for their winter homes in Chicago and-ehe* where. Only a few familiea will remain to enjoy the beautiful fall. The Mthadn just dosed has been one of the best tn years. Frank V. Cobb, who for aonte tilt past has been clerking in the drug ttoro of G. W. Besley, expects to move hit family to Belvidere tbe latter part of this week, where he has accepted a good position in the office of the Borden Con­ densed Milk company's plant pfa many friends here wish him eucceea. John B. Murphy of this place Mi probably displayed more interest in till present political campaign than any other two men in McHenry. His chldf ambition has been to defeat a man of his own party, the Hon. Thoe. Bnrna of Belvidere, a man whom every man in Belvidere, both Democrat and Re­ publican, takes pride in. Mrs. Sarah McOmber, who, tbrei weeks ago fell into a trench tbat waa being dug in a neighbor's yard, in Chi­ cago, and thereby fractared a rib, waa taken very ill with ptomaine poisoning and the first of the week was in a very critical condition, bnt at this writing is recovering from both tbe illneia and tbe injury. Mrs. McOmber is pant eighty years of age. Uncle Tom's Cabin," the play that never grows old, was interpreted by AL W. Martin's oompany at the CenMri opera house to a good sized andienee last Sunday evening. Owing to the limited stage capadity none of the spe­ cial scenery could be used, altho Ike grand old piece wae pnt on to the en tiffs satisfaction of the assemblage. The company carries a splendid band and orchestra, both of which add strength to the company. Nick Bohr of thia place broagbt to this office on Monday evening of this week a peach taken from a crate of this fruit that was shipped to him by hia sister, Mrs. Emma Sberflflk, who reetipife at Bowey, Col. The peach is about Ilia finest that we have ever seen acd It measured just exactly 9* in circumference and weighed pound. Mr. and Mm. Sherfick an #ie possessors of a one hundred acre farm situated on the banks of the GnnnilMk river in the above mentioned elate. Nearly two hundred friends of Senator William Lorimer tendered that honored gentleman a very pleasant surprise in the form of a serenade at his Pistakee Bay home last Saturday evening. The serenade was planned and executed by his friends as the reeult of the rnnemt Roosevelt visit to Chicago, when the ex- president refused to sit at the same table with Mr. Lorimer asagueet Of the Hamilton club. The demonstration dearly shtyWed that tbe senator has fold none of his friends thru the occurrenen. Here in McHenry the feeling seeoafM be in sympathy with Mr. Lorimei. r ' i:r 5 •< wip t , * ; '.21 •fKs ' xt '.•d-'S-J .•'Sir." Ni4k Bohr has dispoeed of hia ful' home on North Green te Joseph Justen, wbo will take poammtsbM of same November t, 1911. Mr Bdfer will build himself a new home in the Kelter sub-division to MeHettry en Broad street. The new residence, to­ gether with tbe barn and all out-deer buildings, will be constractt-d of eemntit blocks and will be a model in beaatgr When finished. Mr. Bohr informs ne that he intends expending about on the new property. Being an expert mason and cement worker, Mr Bohr will manufacture and lay the bioofce himself and will commence making said blocks this fall, so aa to get an eaity start on construction work nest -im