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PICTURESQUE PISTAKEE. PEOPLE COMING TO THE BAY IN LARGE NUMBER8. PbWCM Yaeht Club Hold Their Icfalte B«CM This WeeU Ralny Weather In- terfen With the Sport. / life at the Bay struck a merry gate /Saturday, for in years past people never I came to McHenry in larger numbers in I any. one day than they did last Saturday. ' Two sertions Of each of the afternoon trains were run and the livery service of McHenry was out in full force. As a result this week the hotels are all full and every cottage has a^aCcflpant.' ^JFhis has beentfie great regatta week at the Bay, but unfortunately the weather has not been favorable. it Saturday the prize in the first class race was won by Henry L. Hertz's boat, "Pistakee", "Fortune Teller" won the second prize and "Faraway" third. Monday's races were declared off on account of rain, and Tuesday rain pre­ vented the finish. Wednesday was the first real yacht day of the ., week. l has no \-Jfcast Tit* VtStowlai I« a Bulletin of WrinlMl «r Advertisers This Week. THE PLAINDEALER this week changes from the old into" the new. The old dress has beenthrown away and a bright new one has taken its place. The advertisements are new, new this week. They are new in type, in style of composition and in reading matter. We have one request to make and that is read them. They can give you bar­ gains as good as you can get anywhere on the face of the earth. THE PLAIN- DEALER is proud of its advertisers^ antl it has occasion to be. Simon Stoffel uses a half page ad. Look for it on the last page. John J. Miller's ad appears on the fifth page. A. P. Baer's advertisement oan be seen the fifth page. N. J. Justen takes a double quarter column of space in THE PLAINDEALER this week and speaks of bargains in furniture. His ad appears on the fifth page. Bead it for information. HMIlrtll r • -*-> SIXTY-ONE YEARS MARRIED. MM years ago Tuesday Hon. The McHenry ooonty history in Geo. Gage and his wife, Mrs. Mar- its biographical sketch of Mr. Gage tha Gage, were joined in the holy says: "There are numerous biograph- bonds of matrimony. They still BUT- ical sketches in this work of proini- vive and are now living with their nent and representative men of Mc- daughter and her husband, Mr. and Henry county, but to none of them Extra Copies Been Ordered int CM Be Secured at This <Mftee--NeatlySsbejijg_8eriously ill for about two weeks. Printed. In this issuer OF TH® PLAINDEALER appears the assessment rolls of McHenry and Greenwood townships. This is according to a provision of the la w, which provides for the publishing of the assessment rolls before July 10, of each year. We are not given to braggadocia but deem it not empty, boasting when we say that the assessment rolls of McHenry and. Greenwood townships have been the neatest and best gotten up of any that we have seen published as yet. We are certain that when our readers look the columns over they will agree with us. Read the assessment lists and also read rs. Atngal Sherman died at iber home near this place Tuesday after Her health was in an impaired state during the winter, still her husband and children did not anticipate that death would so soon claim her as its own. , She was the wife of Samuel Sherman /and was fifty-five years old at the timei iof her demise.] There are, besides her husband, three sons and daughters left to mourn her death. The children are: Mrs. L. Brown, of McHenry; Mrs. E. Parsons, of Bartlett, Neb.. and Clifford E. Sherman, who resides on the old homestead. ' S ; The decedent had been a resident of this place for many years and Ihe was a woman who was honored by all who possessed her acquaintance. Naturally every advertisement in THE PLAIN- J of a retiring disposition, but ever ready DEALER this week. They have been! to lend a helping hand in time of sick- specially prepared. jnessand kindred trouble, she became The purpose of having this published ' endeared to her neighbors $a»d all those is plain. It is for the interest of (with whom she came in daily contact each tax payer. Read it over ' and her death will be greatly mourned carefully and see that the assessment is by all. St. Mary's Catholic Church Picnic Held In Wheeler's Grove Tuesday and Wed­ nesday. Mrs. flomer Clemens, just south of this place. Mr. Gage was born in Litchfield, Herkimer county, N. Y,, Aug. 30, 1818. He belonged to a family of thirteen. He received a good educa­ tion and began life as a school teach­ er. He came to Lake county in 1885 and is probably the only man now living who saw Lake county at that early date. While a resident of Lake county he engaged in surveying in connection with his farm work. He Who reside does the historian refer with more pride than to this brief sketch of Hon. George Gage and his progeni­ tors." in your opinion a fair one. If you are of the opinion that there has been any property hidden from the assessor bring the matter before the coanty board of review. If you have been, in your opinion, unjustly assessed enter a com­ plaint with the board of review. This is certainly an important matter and that should concern every tax payer. Again we say read over the assessment rolls as thiey appear in THE PLAINDEALER. Mr. Gage has been in decidedly poor health since the early spring and has been confined to the house and bed nearly all of the time since being taken sick. * * * Mrs. Gage's maiden name was Misss Martha Heftld. She was born Oct. 17, 1817. Eter parents came to McHenry county in 1887, thus gain- Llbertyvllle-Fox Lake Bond In Course if Construction. A surveyed the original plat of Wauke- jug a place among the first pioneers gan,- then called Little Fori. of northern Illinois. "Pistakee" won in the first class, there being three other boats in the contest. "Bertha," Mr. M'Ansh's boat, came in second and "Hyperion," Dr. Nicholson's boat, third. There were no entries in the second class races. In the third class, "Fortune Teller," the boat owned by ifeithony Seyl, came in first, making the course in one hour, one minute, and thirty seconds. "Nip", Martin Hertz's boat, came- in secoiftl-, arriving one minute latter, and "Tuck", the boat owned by Miss Harriet Hertz, came in third, being an hour and seven and a half minutes in making the course. A grand dancing party was held at the Pistakee club house Tuesday even­ ing. There was also a social dancing party given there Saturday evening. The grand illumination and display of fireworks on the evening of July 4, was an exceptionally nice feature of the week's amusements. Mrs. S. S. Chapell has returned to McHenry after a two weeks' stay at the Bay, where she was the guest of rela­ tives at the Geo. Chapell cottage. The members of the Pistakee Yacht Club residing in McHenry are: Messrs. and Mesdames L. H. Owen, S. S. Chapell, John L Story, and Elmer Qorton. The Amphion Singing Club, of ' tJhicago, were here last week and enjoyed themselves hugely. They were/ at J. J. Buch's, some at Joseph Heimer's, a-nrt some at the Riverside. Their grand serenade on th#tiver Saturday evening was greatly appreciated. The boats were illuminated and had a very pretty appearance. The Pistakee Yacht Club season lor 1899 is as follows: regular races, July 15, and 89, and Aug. 13 and 86. ' The regatta week was July 8, 5, 6, 7. Flag Parade and squadron sailing Sunday afternoons; sociable at Yacht Club Pavillion, 7:80 p. m. every 7 .Tegular race day: special entertainment . and sociables at pavillion during reason. The following are the members - «of the Pistakee Yacht Club. Henry L. Hertz, Commodore; Alexander R. Beck, Vice-commodore; Philipp Jaeger, Jr., rear-commodore; Wm. M. . Gunton, treasurer; C. Edwin Blomgreen, sec­ retary; Noah H. Pike, fleet chaplain: Pr. S. M. Barnes, fleet Burgeon. The judges are Fred L. Wilk, Louis W. Eckhardt, and Lewis M. Melander. fcegatta coimnitee is Alexander R. \ Beck, Henry L. Hertz, Philipp Jaeger Jr., Andrew M'Ansh, Chas. J. Kuhn, John Oleson and Wm. M. Gunton: ' house committee, Fred L. Wilk, Noah ! \ H. Pike and Alexander R. Beck; enter- tainment committee, Charles W. Peters, V Wm. M. Gunton and Lewis M. Melander. Races at Richmond. W. C. Evanson's ad can be found on the fifth page. ; M. J. Walsh 's'ad appears oh the fifth page. On the fourth 'page the advertisement of F. L- McOmber can be found. - On this same page can be found the advertisement of Jacob Justen. Besides these there are on this page advertise­ ments for Barbian Bros., the Bank of McHenry, Robt. Scheissle, J. W. Bons- jet, J. H. Miller, T. V. Slocum, Geo. H. Hanly and the McHenry Percheron Horse Co. On the fifth page may he found a new advertisement for Joseph Schneider, the jeweler. Mr. Schneider advertises a general stock of jewelry and general repairing a speciaty. Wm. Merz, the harness dealer has an ad on the fifth page that is of interest to farmers. Read the professional card column. Read THE PLAINDEALER, On the fourth page can be found the ad of Miss Julia A. Story, who adver­ tises a general line of drugs. Will Go to DeKalb. The following is from the Lake County Independent and refers to Father Meehaif, who was at one time located at McHenry: -- /"^ast Sunday Father Meehan jounced his intention of leaving Libertyville to take charge of St. Mary's Catholic church at Sycamore, DeKalb County^ this state, and his- determin- atior cauie as& surprise to his congrf? gatiottC Father Meehan came here from Belvidere nearly two years ago J aSuT to jus energy is due in no small degree th healthy growth Of the Liberty ville Catholic church, which is to-day in better condition financially than ever before. He has improved their property in many ways and lost no opportunity to build up the church. In going to a larger field he only does himself justice, as being a young man and an ardent worker, he feels he has not sufficient scope here for his energies. Protestants as well as Catholics regret his departure and wish him well in his new field. He left Thursday for Sycamore, and it is not known who will succeed him here. "• . Important to Vet* rlnarles. By a new law which went into effect on April 14 all veterinarians who shall have been practising in the state for three years prior to the passage of the law, April 14, or who shall hold a di­ ploma from a recognized veterinary col­ lege, will, on application to the state board of veterinary examiners, be en­ titled to a state certificate without ex am ination. Persons not so priveleged must pass the examination. Active work has begun on the Fox- /Lake railroad. It is now rumored that the St. Paul is behind the enterprise and it is also probable that the road may be extended all the way to Madi­ son, Wis., thus lessening the distance from Chicago to St. Paul by way of the St. Paul line fifty miles. •neTwJwr^County Independent says: Evans Bros. & Parker railroad con­ tractors have two gangs of laborers at ork, one at Nippersink and one on the John Hart farm south of Long Lake. It might be stated "right here that they have work for as many men as apply at $1.75 per day. The men live in camps and are charged $8.50 for board and lodging. These contractors have a fine equipment, and although but seventy- five men have thus far been working they hope to secure many morei before another week, when work will be rushed. Mr. Evans, of the firm of con­ tractors, maintains a permanent office in Libertyville. Mr. Frank Kern having been secured as book keeper. Men in search of work should apply at the Nip- ;>ersink camp, however, while parties having business with the contractors ;enerally find Mr. Evans in his office at at t Thegahces advertised to take place „ _ the KHnmond driving park on the after- tioon of the Fourth were postponed, -on account of the rain, to Saturday after­ noon of this week, July 8th. There will be three races and they closed with over twenty entries, insuring big sport. The fourth road race over the Rich­ mond-Genoa Junction course was also postponed to next Saturday at 11 a. m. Itiders f«>m Chicago, Elgin, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, McHenry and other towns are altered.' The Third Regiment. Col. A. E. Fisher, of Rockford, was selected as colonel of the Third. He appointed as surgeon, adjutant and quartermaster Rockford men. The reg iment has been tendered to President McKinley for service in the Philippines. Sell* His Mining Interest. F. C. Ralston, son of John Ralston, of this place, has disposed of his mining interests at Joplin, Mo,, and expects to risit here within a few weeks. ARE BUILDING IT- The funeral was held ffom her late residence on Thursday at 11 o'clock a. m. , Rev. H. Slade, of Elgin, officiating, and her remains were followed to their last resting place by a large„ concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends. Council Proceedlnffs. The village board met Monday even­ ing. The following bills were allowed: i i generally nnc Libertyville.' M. Welsh..:, John Heimeii Gilbert Bros.*...... G. W. Besley,...... A. C. Freidley,... ». »i $ • • G e o . M e y e r s , . . . . . . , James FeehaSi,. V .. Frank Ward,..... .vVs§.--.• Peter Weber,........ .. Wm. Quin,..........Y. J *••»•»... Wm. Schreiner, . ., John W alsh .. SX. M. M. Neisen Geo. Sommer i.». The following appropriation of money was made: Special assessment, bond and Int. $1641 66 00 18 58 19 40 55 00 00 .. 55 .. 90 ..48 50 . .40 00 .. 7 00 ¥ 800 85 85 100 1335 3300 1235 400 Sidewalks Fire apparatus..... Public property Contingent General bond and Mt. For water workfcv For salary fund Street and alley fund... The motion to allow the" sprinkler to be sold was rescinded an#*Y." Kimball was permitted to use it for sprinkling at the rate of $5 per month, and the water ordinance was so amended as to permit water used for this purpose free. A peddlar's license fee was agreed upon. The license is no more than $ & nor less than $5 per day. An Oversight. „ In THE PLAINDEALER'S account of the "Queen Esther" entertainment we failed to mention that Miss Rosa Justen acted as accompanist at each evening entertainment. Miss Justen is an exceptionatly fine accompanist and she aquitted herself very creditably on the occasion. Tuesday was tin Glorious Fourth and big preparations were made in different parts of he country for its proper cele­ bration. Here in Mcfeenry the members of the St. Mary's Catholic church gave a picnic in Wheeler's grove, just across the river. Rev. Father Kirah and the members of the parish made elaborate preparations and they would have had a successful time if the weather had been favorable. They secured Weber's band of Chicago and prepared a dance platform and an elegant spread was collected up by the ladies of the church society. The rain Tuesday made it impossible for an outdoor picnic and Wednesday a large crowd assembled and a pleasant day was spent. Music was furnished by Weber's orchestra and a dance was indulged in during the afternoon and evening. The money realized from the picnic will be applied to the church fund. This new church is looked to I with a degree of pride by the members of St. Mary's parish and they have every reason in the world to feel proud. The grove was decorated in national colors. Flags were displayed and it presented a nice appearance. The celebrations at Woodstock, Har­ vard, Marengo, Richmond, Nunda, Hebron, Algonquin and Carey met with the same set back. July 4 of each year can in most cases be depended on for a clear day, but this year it broke all records and the patriotic inspiration that was so nobly manifested by the good people of McHenry coijnty this Fourth received a complete knock­ out from the freather man. 8ad State of Affairs. According to the Richmond Gazette English Prairie is having a hard time to get a postmaster. Here is what it says: "Postoffice or no pcstofficeY That is the question that is agitating the pa­ trons of the English Prairie postoffice. As noted in previous issue of the Ga­ zette Chas. Mead, tha postmaster for over thirty-four years, resigned, and Robert Westlake was appointed as his successor. Mr. Westlake has concluded that he doesn't care to serve Uncle Sam, consequently it is an open quest­ ion whether the postoffice will find a home or whether it will be discontinued. In the meantime Mr. Mead will con­ tinue to serve as postmaster, but this arrangement is liable to t t ninate at any time. , on the Fonrtli-W #^ would be a strange thing in McHenry, and the dance in Stoffel's hall Tuesday evening didn't fall short of keeping in line with the large events of former days. The dreary rain storms during the day and evening made prospects gloomy but when Baernstein's orchestra com­ menced to play the grand march there were 156 couples in line and also a large unmber of spectators. Mr. and Mrs. Stoffel spared neither time nor labor in making this the event of the season. Elegant programs were supr plied, the same being printed at THE PLAINDEALER office, and besides this they secured one of the best orchestras that has appeared, in McHenry since the days of Slocum. Supper was served in the basement dining hall at 85 cents per plate. Con­ sidering that it was a stormy' evening they are more than satisfied with the success of the party. THEY ARE NOTTEVERE. Illinois Society for the Prevention of Con­ sumption Convene. Biffin Batter Xarkaft. Butter was declared steady on the Elgin Board of Trade Monday by the quotation committee at 18 cents, 1,560 A secret meeting of the board of trus­ tees of the Illinois Society for the Pre­ vention of Consumption was held in Chicago Saturday. Dr. W. A. Evans presided. "It was the general concen­ sus," said Dr. Evans after the meeting, "that the excitement over bovine tuber- colsis is harmful. The man who takes good, pure milk is made afraid of all milk, while the man who takes an infe­ rior grade of milk does not care and the danger continues. We are also opposed to the general slaughter of cattle af­ fected with the disease. In the state there are $86,000,000 worth of milk cows. According to reports, 38 per cent are afflicted with tuberculosis, or about $9,000,000 worth. Half of this the farmers have to Btand, the state pays one-quarter and the taxpayer the other quarter. We do not believe in extremes in this matter any more than in handling human patients." Dr. Evans said a committer will be ap­ pointed at the next meeting of the board to ivestigate methods of erad­ icating the disease. Biff Adv«r«SMna|ri^ '̂ Simon Stoffel uses a half page of space for his advertisement this week. Mr. Stoffel is ono of the most* enterpris ing business men in McHenry county and his career in the business hustle of McHenry has been a continuous andy progressive one. In this we do not intend to omit mention of Mr. Stoffel'sj wife, who has general supervision of thei store and demonstrates great ability in this line. Mr. Stoffel devotes nearly all of his time to insurance and writes up a He •* • : $ ' Commences the Twenty-fifth Tear With the Prospecta for a Future Both Brlffht and Encouraging. THE PLAINDEALEB AM--IS IHLS week in a dress of^bran new type, ' which begins with its-fcwt" issue 4m the twenty-fifth year of its _ journalistic career.) This improvement was planned iintnediately after the purchase of the plant by the McHenry Plaindealer Oa and was delayed until now owing to the fact that it was necessary to deter­ mine just what was needed. But the- good work has been done and as a re­ sult we give our readers a paper this week which we consider a decided improvement; from a typographical standpoint, over what it has been heretofore. Our readers have been very courteous and have patronized THE PLAINDEALER whan its appear* ance was not the most flattering, for the reason that the type was well worn out and needed to be replaced. We can assure you that hereafter THE PLAIN- DEALER should have as clean and neat a typographical appearance as any paper in McHenry oounty and it will he our purpose to see that this is fulfilled. The new outfit includes 830 pou'nds of body type for the newspaper service, which will be used each week to print the local and personal happenings to McHenry and vicinity. Besides this m complete job printing outfit has been purchased. This includes type from letters of the smallest to that of the largest, thus permittinfus to print any- thing from a calling card to a full sheet '*-1 bill. This type is of the latest and >, best quality and is uptodate in every ' f| respect, so if you want a real artistic job £ 7 £ call on THE PLAINDEALER. Our prices v" are reasonable and the work turned / out in second to none. THE PLAINDKAL- ER with this latest purchase of type is one of the best equipped newspapers in , *; ̂ McHenry county and it will in course *< *.4 of time, under the present owners, be one of the best ,, papers ..ip . northeniu Illinois. fTi was first issued on Aug. 4, i' 1875, Jay Van Slyke being the founder .•> and proprietor for nearly twenty-four , years. It has always been considered strong in the journalistic field of Me* ( Henry county. The following are "'f- twenty-five of the first snhscriberfk; * •»» Some of~1&«€r are^^ll in Xcfinsry, | some are residing elsewhere, while } others have passed to the celestial shores: x Messrs. 'O '4 a , ... , ,, . • I large volume of insurance cost. Jle no pounds selling at that price.. One year | (jou|)^ (joeg a jarger insurance business ago butter sold at 16 cents: two years than any other insurance agent in ago at 144 cents. j McHenry oounty. , Rules Governing the Board of Review of flcHenry County. FIRST. The regular meeting of the board of re-1 review shall be held on or before the second Monday of July, and shall adjourn from- day to day as may be necessary. The hours of meeting shall be from 9 o'clock A. M. to 5 o'clock P. M., with a recess of on£ hour at noon, unless otherwise specially set. SECOND. ORDER OF BUSINESS. 1st. Reading and approving of record of pro­ ceedings of last meeting. 2nd. Presentation of petitions and complaints. 3rd. Reading of petitions. 4th. Considering petitions to increase or reduce assessments of individuals or corporations. 5th. Equalization of assessments of Townships. 6th. Hearings of owners or their agents. -- THIRD. All persons or corporations having com­ plaints to offer shall make same in writing, sign same, give their address and file said complaint with the clerk of this board before the first Monday of August. FOURTH- As to complaints concerning real es­ tate they shall contain: , 1st. A description of the real estate as nearly as possible as described on the assessor 's book giving section, town and range. 2nd. If village or city lots, the number of the lots, block and name of addition t© city or village. 3rd. The full value, and the assessed value, as * determined by the assessor. 4th. Its fair cash value, estimated at the price it would bring by a fair voluntary sale in the due course of trade. FTH. AS to complaints concerning personal property they shall contain: A li#t of all personal property Of the com­ plainant, in detail, and the name of the polit­ ical township where located, and residence of the owner or agent. The full value, and assessed value, as de- it within the requirements of the law as to exfempt property, its quantity and fair cash value. SEVENTH. Complaints of 10) low assessment may be made and they shall contain: 1st. A description of the real estate and its fair cash value, name and address of its owner or agent. 2nd. The amount and character of personal property, credits and moneys, and its fair jcash value, also name and address of its own­ er or agent. 8rd. Each complaint shall also contain such facts and circumstances as to enable the board of review to determine whether or not the and for hearing. EIGHTH. Complaints may be made concerning the increase or reduction of the entire assess­ ment, either real or personal property, or both, or of any class included therein. But anch complaint must state such facts as will enable the board of review to determine whether or not the assessment has been made upon the proper basis. NINTH. Complaints as to the inequality of the assessments between townships or in any portion of the County may be made, but the same shall contain such facts as will enable the board of review to equalize the same. TENTH. AS each complaint is filed with the said board of review, the same shall be numbered in its consecutive order and duly entered up­ on a docket kept by the said board. ELEVENTH. Endorsed upon the back of said complaint shall be the name and residence of FOURTEENTH. The board may hear petitions for reduction or missing of assessments at the time of the filing or may fix a day for the hearing thoreof. FIFTEENTH. All parties whether owners, agents, complainants, or witnesses intro­ duced to give information or evidence to or before said board shall first be sworn for that purpose. SIXTEENTH. When parties complaining have property in two or more townships, about which complaint is made, separate complaints shall be filed for each township. SEVENTEENTH. All parties desiring to make his or any other individ­ ual or corporation assessments will be fur­ nished the proper blanks therefor upon ap­ plication to any member of this board.- EIGHTEENTH. These rules may be amended at any time by giving one day's notice, speci- fying the proposed amendments. Digest of Revenue Laws Governing the Boar^ of Review of McHenry County. Section 80. BOARD OF REVIEW^WHO MEM­ BERS: The clerk of the county court, the chair­ man of the county board, and some Citizens of the county to be appointed by the county judge, on or before June 1 of each year, shall constitute a board of review to review the assessments made by the county supervisor of assessments. The chairman of the county board shall be the chair­ man of the board of review. Section 84. MEETING OF BOARD--POWER OF: 1st. 2nd. and termined by the assessor for each item, alsoits fair cash value. 8rd. In case of the claim for, deductions as may be allowed by law, to be made from credits, the same shall be set forth fully and in de­ tail. , SIXTH. AS to complaints regarding property ex­ empt from taxation they shall contain: The name of the owner, a full and com­ plete description, na»e of parties in posses- | don, its uses, and all facts necessary to bring the owner or agent, and the kind of property The review ghall meet on or before the included in the complaint, and township gecon(j Monday of July in each year for the pur- where located. pose of reviewing the assessment of property. At TWELFTH. Each owner, complainant, or agent 8Uch meeting the board of review, up. . appli- may appear in person or by attorney. cation of any taxpayer or upon theii iwn motion, THIRTEENTH. Any member of the board may MSY revise the entire assessment or any part notify this board of any property that may thereof of any taxpayer, and correct the same as come to his knowledge that is unassessed or shall appear to them to be just, but in none of - that in his opinion is assessed too high, or the cases provided for in this act shall the assess- low and the clerk shall thereupon issue ment of the property of any person be increased notice to the person or corporation affected unless such person or his agent, if either be resi- thereby that they may appear and Bhow dent of or has a place of business in the county, cause, if any they have, why such assessment fir«t have been notified in writing and been sEould not be changed, but no action shall be an opportunity to be heard. Such meeting may taken thereon for three days after giving said be adjourned from day to day as may be neeee- notice. sary- - V , l ~ ' V * ^ -'Ht'HJ. .f. Pi IS# KiSSsisia 1 T'i't ^ . 'm > :>M5. ive passed to the celestial C. B. Curtis B. N. Peck Jacob Blake M. Englen ̂ Joseph Bach JOB. Wiedeman, Hinton Wheetaĵ "**•• N. G. Mayes > Ralph Stebbina' ,, Perry Jt Martin ̂ O. W. Owen # Hon Geo. mi P. D. Smith John M. Smith David H. Smith F. A. Hebard Jacob Story Dr. H. T. Brown H. C. Smith. E. Per kins! W. F. TUttpir " B. Gilbert E. M. Owefc;. Jacob Bonsldtt THE PLAINDEALES will be always found battling for McHenry and its interest, and will never be found wanting when it can be of service to its patrons. The business of the newspaper will be conducted in a fair, impartial manner. It will try to print all the news of McHeny and vicinity and in this the assistance of others te solicited. Correspondents have been secured at different places and they are rendering able assistance. The paper is being given good support by both sub­ scribers and advertisers and with the present facilities j|t can give better service to both. j A Remarkable Case. Dan Redmond, an eighteen year oljl Rockford lad, died from blood poison- „ ing, which was caused by his swimming in a creek and at the same time he had a sore on his foot, and it is supposed the water of the creek superinduced the poisoning of the blood'. ' V v . £ Good Thlnff for soldfcsa^;.^ _ Vj It is said that soldiers who paid lines for disoreerly conduct, misdemeanor, etc., while in camp as volunteers in the war - with Spain, are to be remembered. : The war department declared such fines illegal and consequently the money aq> | collected must be refunded. Good work In Art. Miss Eleanor McGee, who hsa been* student in a school of art at Evanstoa during the year, has some specimens of her work that she may send to the county fair this year. She has certainly displayed great skill and ha^ !^ future in this line of work. Not their Fault. Occasionally errors will be found in our correspondents letters as published in THE' PLAINDEALER. Do not blame the correspondent. The compositor may make a mistake, the proof reader may overlook it and then it fa all charged against the correspondent. Belvidere Northwestern SaM. A. H. Keeler has disposed of He* Belvidere Northwestern to J. A, Wilgus, of Piatt ville, Wis. Mr. KmW has been engiiged in the newspaper business in Belvidere for a quarter of % century and * j*?: is