The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

h.<' AFRIL 19QO SVN MiVM toe WEB tn »RI «AT • 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BO Ki 12 13 14 •5 K ̂ 1 y 18 •9 20 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 *\ Y u ,'jV,'Y!,Hi>; . © :•-. <r? y "s S\ ' ",'r c 'l<>- ' - Vft?. " ' »*.v NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS here was a J OHNSBIRGH. R. W. Stafford was a caller Thursday. Mr. Barbian, from Chicago, caller here Sunday. 9 Phil. Freiler, from Elgin, transacted business here Tuesday. John P. Lay was a business caller in Chicago on Thursday. rf Mr. Dreimueller, from Chicago, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. Rohebacher, from Chicago, was a business caller here Tuesday. A. L. Reese, from Fox Lake, was a business caller here Friday. Sirs. Stephen Heimer, of Chicago, Is visiting relatives here at present. Miss Mary May returned to Chicago on Friday after visiting with relatives for several days. Many of the ladies and gentlemen from here attended the dance at B. Stilling'8 place Monday night. Mr. John May went to Johnsburg, Minn., on Thursday for a several weeks visit with relatives and friends. Miss Minnie Kerst, from Kenosha, attended the funeral of her grand­ mother, Mrs. Kamp, on Friday. The school election Saturday was most interesting for Jos. J. Michels was elected school director receiving two majority over Peter EothermeL There were forty-two votes cast. , /Peter Weber and Will Cole finished /drilling a well for Math. Freund on the I prairie Friday, going down 187 feet and furnishing 100 feet of water. This is the eighth well they drilled since l&g(" ^Mfall. )f Mrs.. Kamp aged 78 years died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Michels fy on Wednesday morning. The funeral was held Friday morning at 9 o'clock by Rev. H. Mehring. The deceased lived here for about thirty years and -- was respected by all th^JawrtTKen " RIDGEFIELD. # Parks was in Chicago Thursday E. Noble was in Nunda Thurs- J. H Mrs. day. Geo. Baker was in Chicago Wednes­ day. Miss Lola Lynch is visiting Mends in Harvard. ' '. * Peter Johnson returned to Carpenters- ville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. Merchant were in Nunda Thursday. Miss Nell Gibson returned home Wed­ nesday from Chicago. Delmar Dufield visited his father here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Gibson and daughter, Nell, were in Woodstock Friday. Westerman & Garrison have their wagon on the road again. James Westeiman and Chas. Ambler were in Woodstock Sunday. - Mrs. Bell Dufield visited at Burton's Bridge Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Westerman, of Greenwood, vis­ ited her daughter, Mrs. Maud Garrison, Wednesday. Mrs. Eva Lynch and daughter, Lola, visited with the family of F. Martin at Hartland Thursday. Don't forget the Sunday school con­ vention to be held at Woodstock in the Presbyterian church next Sunday after­ noon and evening. RICHMOND. T. F. Williams was a .county seat caller one day this week. Mr. Wm. Nyquist spent Sunday in Chicago with relatives. Mr. George Foster was a county seat caller the latter part of last week. Wm. Nyquist drove over to Wilmot Friday evening to transact business. Miss Dora Schroeder spent Saturday and Sunday*-with relatives at Harvard. Mrs. Julia Dennison who , haw )wn at Elgin returned home Sunday even­ ing. Mrs. John Wray is entertaining her sister, Miss Harriet Wilcox, of Darien Center, N. Y. Mrs. Frank Howden was visiting friends and relatives in Chicago several days last week. Dr. A. M. Wray was attending to professional work at Barrington Thurs­ day and Friday. Clarence Cox, of Batavia, was visit­ ing relatives here in town the latter part of last week. Mrs. Mary McConnell has been enter­ taining her daughter, Mrs. C. A. Mather, and son, of LaGfange, for several days. Last Friday evening Louis Burton gave a dancing party in the opera house.. About sixty were present, and it is needless to say that all had a very pleasant evening: Those who did not . dance spent the evening in playing carem and crokinole. At the proper time luscious refreshments were served ; and all dreaded the morning hours which' came all tp boon. = WAUCONDA. Geo. Hicks went to Chicago Tuesday. Miss Ada Hicks was ill the first of the Week. Miss Lulu Sensor returned to Wauke- gan Monday. Mrs. Torrance went to Chicago Mon­ day morning. Mrs. W. D. Wentworthf went to Chi­ cago Monday. ^ Judge Fiteh and James Gainer were Chicago visitors. M. S. Ford and Mrs. Prouty visited in Elgin Saturday. Will Derry, of Waukegan, spent Sun­ day with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Hill returned to Waukegan Monday. E. W. Brooks -has received his books and commenced assessing. John Hodge, of Lake Zurich, was seen on our streets Monday. Rev. Dutton is moving into Will Wynkoop's house this week. Rev. Pollock, of Evanston, preached in the M, E. church Sunday^ . SOLON. Mr. Camel and wife were visiting Mends here Sunday. Sarah Beck was calling on some of her many friends Monday. Alice Reading attended the dance at Wilmot Friday evening, Anna James spent last week with her parents at Spring Grove. Ed. Cary and sister Maud, of Spring Grove, called on friends here. Miss Bird Hodge has been quite sick but is now recovering hey health and strength. , Mrs. H. J. Christian went to Elgin this week to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Phillips. • 4 0 Mr. and Mrs. Merrell entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sniffin, of Wilmot, one day this week. School election Saturday evening re­ sulted in the re-election of Homer. Thomas director. Edward Aylward drove over to Antioch Sunday accompanied by Miss Agnes Bull winkle, of Chicago. Willis Gardiner and Louis Turner went toyWilmot Sunday to look at the ruins the big fire last week made. The C. M. & St. Paul right of way across the Overton farm has been amicably settled as also across W. D. Monear's forty. W. D. Monear our road commissioner is mending his ways by putting in a new culvert near Mr. Merrell's and ' iBftfikmg many other improvements. Fishing is engaging the time of many, and by the way one might go a long dis­ tance to find a stream like the Nipper- sink that would reward $he angler with a more palatable fish. George Vogle got four George O. colts to break and train last Saturdiay. Ere the sun went down the next evening he had them all in the harness which is good proof of his skill to manage a horse. Mrs. W. Dilley and little daughter who have been spending some time with her parentsv Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Johonott, returned to her home in Grenola Kan. Miss Mary Brown ac­ companied her and will remain the summer. , NORTH NUNDA. Jas. Reed, of Chicago, is visiting friends here. Walter J. Walsh is on the sick list at the present writing. W. C. Starrit, of Chicago, calte$l on friends here recently. Miss Alice Sutton, of McHenry, spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Mary Sutton spent Saturday with Miss Loretta Walsh. Miss Lizzie Sutton, of Elgin, spent Sunday with Mends here. Ed Larkin, of Elgin, visited friends here a few days last week. Jas. Erwin and Chas. Gibbs, of Terra Cotta, called on friends here Sunday. T. Ames and C. Hill, of Terra Cotta, called on friends here Sunday evening. Miss Nancy Frisby spent a few days of last week with her brother at Terra Cotta. „ A few of our young people attended a dance at Wauconda Friday evening and report a very pleasant time. Several of the housekeepers of this vicinity enjoyed a quilting bee at the home of Mrs. R. J. Sutton on Wednes­ day last. WOODSTOCK. J. A. Dufield, of Wheaton, was visit­ ing friends and attending to business in town last Saturday. Miss Josephine Peterson, of Chicago, was greeting many of her old Mends in town the first of the week. A grand organ recital was given at the M. E. church last Tuesday evening when the new pipe organ was dedi­ cated. The annual Dorr township Sunday school convention will be held in the Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon and evening. The I. O. O. F. will observe their eighty-first anniversary by holding services at the M. E. church Sunday afternoon, April 29. Township Sunday school officers, President J. D. Cronk and Secretary Benj. Anderson visited the Ridgefield Sunday school last Sunday. Mrs. S. C. Hay and daughter, Miss Mary, went to Virginia last week in hopes of the latter regaining her health. They will be with old friends, Rev. A. F. Hale and family. Chancey Gibson, of McHenry, spent Sunday with his brother George. Miss Eloise Jenks and Mrs. Wood- house returned from Chicago Saturday. Clyde Golding and friend, of Chicago, spent Sunday with the former's parents. Joe Haas, Mrs. Mamian and Herman Mamian were Chicago callers this week. Will McWett and lady friend, of Cary, called on Wauconda friends Sun­ day. Mrs. W. B. Duers was elected school trustee to succeed Jay Cook at election Saturday evening. Marcus Fuller returned to his home in Evanston Saturday, after spending the week with his brother. Geo. Broncheon died at his home near this village after an illness of about three weeks, of pneumonia. The funeral took place in the M. E. church, Rev. Dutton officiating. To secure the original witch hazel salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, well known as a certain cure for piles and skin diseases. Beware of worthless counterfeits. They are dan­ gerous. Julia A. Story. That Throbbing Headache ~ Would quickly leave you, if you used Dr. King's New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved their matchless merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches. They make pure blood and build up your health. Only 25 cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by Julia A. Story, Druggist. Groat opportunity offered to good, reliable men. Salary of $15 per week and expenses for man with rig to in­ troduce our Poultry Mixture and Insect Destroyer in the country. Send stamp, American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind. 82-ly The Bent in the world. We believe Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is -the best in the world. A few weeks ago we suffered with a severe cold and a troublesome cough, and hav­ ing read their advertisements in our own and other papers we purchased a bottle to see if it would effect us. It cured us before the bottle was more than half used. It is the best medicine out for colds and coughs.--The Herald, Andersonville, ind. For sale by Julia A. Story. . 08TEND. v ^Everlasting arms of love . Are beneat h, around, above; ^ ' v* "tjlod it is who bears us on, •*" 1 His the arm we leanjupon. - ' Be our ever-present guide. / ^ T ' ' faithful is, whate'er betide;' , <ji ladly then, we journey oflr,- • | '^Vltli bis arm to lean upon'?* «•* Rattles win no battles. • No man ever found fame by looking for it. • Henry Hobart was a McHenry visitor Monday. ; ~ Chas. Davis was a Woodstock visitor Monday. * E. E. Bassett was a Woodstock visitor Tuesday. Pay for what yon get and don't forget your manners. # The energetic man is he who works when he is tired.. Master Loern Thompson is' a new scholar at our school. He who thinks most of his own happi­ ness knows least of it. Edward French was a Ringwdod visi­ tor Saturday and Sunday. . Thos. Jecks, well known here, is the proud father of a baby girl, • ; Mrs. Frank Abbott was calling (Ml Mi*s. Geo. Thomas Tuesday. Religion can no more be,a Sunday coat than £an honesty and truth. .. . Rev. Newbaner, of Chicago, delivered a fine sermon here Sunday evening. Mrs. T. ^ A. Abbott and daughter, Maud, were Monday visitors at Mc­ Henry. I Elon F. Harrison and wife, of Ring- wood, were recent visitors at Jas. Mc­ Donalds. Mr. Pierce'8 valuable horse which has lately been afflicted with lung fever has recovered. Arbor Day will be* celebrated with appropriate exercises at/our school Fri­ day afternoon. It would puzzle an onion to under­ stand what there is about a rose the that people like. « Eddie Martin and Guy Harrison attended a party at Frank Murphy's Monday evening. The man who is a walking directory of his neighbor's affairs is a poor director of his own--(This also applies to women.) t? Abraham Lawerence the hustling mason, from Ringwood, recently com­ pleted a job of stone and cement work here. If you want good work done reasonably, call on him. Mrs. Robt. Richardson, of Wood­ stock, accompanied Miss Anna Harrison home Friday returning with her Sun­ day afternoon. Mrs. Richardson wus visiting with her son, R. H. Richardson, and was also a pleasant and welcome visitor at our Sunday School. Free Complexion Beautifler. We want every lady reader of the McHenry Plaindealer, to try Dwight's Complexion Beautifler, the most ex­ quisite toilet preparation.. It is pure and harmless, makes the face smooth as vel­ vet and fair as alabaster. To induce a fair trial of it we will for SHORT TIME ONLY SESTD FREE a full size, Fifty Cent box to every lady who will send us her post office address and SILVER DIME to pay for packing and postage. Only one FREE box to each address, but ladies may order for her friends. Each box mailed separately. Send this no­ tice and your order AT ONCE to D. W. CUSTER & Co., Huntington, W. Va Feb. 22, 1 y.,-x 91000.00. To Be Given Away. Form as many English words as you can using only the lettersycontained in the text, "WARD DRUG COMPANY" for example :on, rag, candy, woman, etc. Use no letter in a word more times than it appears in "Ward Drug Company." Don't use plurals or names of persons or places. Two Hundred Dollars in Gold will be given to the person forming the largest list of words. $100 will be given for the second, $75 for the third largest, $50 for the fourth, and $25 for each of the 5th 6th and 7th largest lists, and $500 will be divided among the persons bright enough to form 20 words or more who do not win the leading cash prizes. Complete list of prizes and full particulars of the contest will be sent promptly to all contestants. This is a legitimate offer made by an honorable company and should not be classed with catch-penny affairs. If you are any good at word making, you are sure of a r^jvard that will pay you many times oyer for your trouble. veryone has an eq^al opportunity, diStance makes no difference. It is in­ tended to make every contestant a per­ manent customer. Write your name and address plainly on your list and ntimber words, enclosing twelve two- cent stamps or twenty-five cents in sil­ ver for a package of Ward's Prize Pills which is just the medicine e^ery family needs at this season of the year. Ask your druggist about them. Contest closes July 15th 1900. In case of a tie for any prizes the money will be equally divided between such tied contestants. Mail your list at earliest possible moment. Some one is going to get this prize money, fQrtune may now be knocking at your door. Our object is to make our name a household word in every &ome. Satisfaction guaranteed or money cheerfully refunded for the asking. Address WARD DRUG CO., 80 and 32 East 14th Street, New York. Lewis Ackerman, Goshen, IpdC says "DeWitt's Little Early Risers always bring certain relief, cure my headache and never gripe." Theygently cleanse and invigorate the bowels and liver Joiia A. Story. FOUND A GOLD MINE ANP JT WAS IN HIS POULTRY YARD* M&fi iin lowa FseH a Compound that Make* His Hens I.ay Double the Usual Number Snmmcr and Winter. Secret of His Stic- cem. People in the neighborhood of Cree- ton, Iowa, are amazed at the number of eggs that this man drives to market with. When asked what was the cause of his hens being so prolific, he stated it was all in a "certain compound he was using, that kept his hens in good con­ dition and furnished them with the proper stimulus to egg production. American Poultry Mixture is the name of it, and is made by American Mfg. Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Every man in the poultry business is interested in the health of his hens and their laying ca­ pacity. In the eggs lie his profits. This mixture is guaranteed tc> increase the production of eggs lOOi per cent or money refunded. It will do more than three times as much as the same amount of any other compound. It is concen­ trated in form and the result of years of practical experience in the poultry business. There is absolutely no doubt as to what it will do, and you are in­ vited to try it at the expense of the company. Send $1.00 for a sample package and if doesn't do the work you get your money back. This is fair and is made to induce prac tical pot 1 toymen to give it a trial. It is also a sure pre­ ventive of such diseases as the terrible cholera and roup which create such havoc in all parts of the country. It acts directly on the craw and gizzard and is a thoroughly scientific prepara­ tion. The manufacturers guarantee every package or refund purchase money. If your druggist don't sell American Poult­ ry Mixture, he's behind the age. In that case order direct from American Manufacturing Co., Terre Haute, Ind. Millions Given Away. It is certainly gratifying to the public to know of onfe concern which is not afraid to be generous. The proprietors of Dr. King's New Discovery for Con­ sumption, Coughs and Colds, have given away over ten million trial bottles and have the satisfaction of knowing it has cured thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis, La Grippe and all Throat, Chest and Lung diseases are surely cured by it. Call on Julia A. Story, Druggist, and get a free trial bottle. Regular size 50c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Concerning the Month of April. Data concerning the month of April has been compiled for a period covering twenty-eight years, during which time the mean or normal temperature has been 50. The warmest month was that of 1892, with a average of 57, and the coldest that of 1897, with an average of 41. The highest temperature was 87, ,on the 30th, 1895. The lowest was 14, on the 2d, 1886. The average precipita­ tion (rain and melted snow) was 2.78 inches. The greatest monthly precipi­ tation was 5.41 inches in 1892. The least monthly precipitation was 0.42 inches in 1892. The greatest amount of precipitation recorded any 24 conse­ cutive hours was 3.0 inches, on the 11th and 12th, 1870. The average number of clear days was 7. partly cloudy 13, cloudy 10. The prevailing winds have been from the northeast and northwest. Spreads Like Wildfire. When things are ' 'the best" they be-" come "the best selling." Abraham Hare, a leading druggist, of Belleville, 0., writes: ' 'Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters I have handled in 20 years. You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones *Vp the stomach, regulates liver, kidneys and bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala­ dies. It builds the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Price 50 cents. Sold by Julia A. Story, Druggist. .Excursion Tickets to Second Anniversary of Battle of Manila Bay and Reception of Admiral George Dewey, at Chi­ cago, Via the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates, April 30 and May 1, and for trains arriving Chicago on or before 11:00 a. m., May 2, limited to May 2, inclusive. Apply to agents Chi­ cago & North-Western Railway. 42-2t Next Tuesday At 12:45 p. m. standard time, you begin and take after each meal a half tea- spoonful of Dr. Clad well's Syrup Pepsin, you will be permanently relieved of any stomach or bowel irregularities and we will gain your friendship by this timely advice which we give in all sincerity JulfS A. Story. 1 DIRECTORY I ^ s 5 ^ » -BUSINESS CARDS. p /-* Over O WEN & CHAPEL L M c H e n r y « / I l i n o i s Office ho tirritS to 12; 1 U) 5 Half Rcttes to Illinois G. A. R. Kncamp- ment at Jacksonville. Yia the North-Western Line. Excur- ti<m tickets will be sold at one fare for rcrand trip, May.l, 2 and 3, limited to May 5. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 42-2t It Leads, Wherever it has been introduced, Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin leads all other remedies in curing constipation, indi­ gestion and sick headache. It only costs 10c for trial size (10 doses 10c). Large size 50c and $1. Julia Story. " i KNIGHT 4c BROWN. . , A»5gg?8BU»1^»- -- ;--------- -J C. P. BARNES. A TTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. Col-, lections a specialty. Damage Suits, etc. Office at Woodstock, lit. DAVID G. WELLS, M. IX )/ C PnXmI( SU,K,(iEoN AND OCULIST. , Office and i-esldeuce la Justen's Block, oyer the Plaindealer office, McHenry. Tele- pliant} JSp.U. •: ' ~ Ct H. FEGEHS, M D. DR. A. E. AURINGER. OtlYSlCIAN AND SURGEON, Office in the r Office biiildiiiff, one door east of J. Miller's store, West McHenry, 111. Resi­ dence. house formerly occupied by Dr. Os­ borne. All professional calls promptly at­ tended to. STRAYER & 8TRAYER, A TTOllNEYjS AT LAW. Practice In all the courts of the state. Collections iriven personal attention. Suite 210 Real Estate Board building. 59 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL. D. T.' SMILEY, A TTORNEY, Counselor, Solicitor and No- L if" WU' £lvo prompt and im­ mediate attention to lili business intrusted to his care. & Office in Hoy's Block. ..... Woodstock, 111. J. W. TORIiENCE, ~ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE and Notary Pub- lie. General collection agency. Collec­ tions promptly made at a reasonable commis- sion- " Volo, 111. H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General- In­ surance Agent, including Accident and Life Insurance. WEST MCHENHY, - - ILI,. A. M. CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jeweler No. 126 State street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairing Fine Watches and Chronometers. If"* A full assortment of goods in his line. Office,t Kendal Block, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS DR. -W. C. BESLEY SURGEON DENTIST Extracting a Specialty, with the administra­ tion of Nitrous, Oxid Gas or Vital!jeed Alt. J Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty C. P. BOLEY, Proprietor of McHenry Brewery, McHENRY, ILL. Always OD Hand With the Best Beer-- SOCIETIES. ~ ~' : 1 MASONTCI; MCHENRY LODGE, NO. 158, A. F.and A. M.-- FEL Regular Communications the second mi fourth Mondays in each month. • GEO. H. HANLY, W. M. W. C. O. F. St. Patrick's Coilrt, No. 187, W. C. O. F., meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. MKS. MARY COBB, Chief Ranger. LORETTA WALSH, Secretary. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Hall, in Stoffel's Block. C. C. COLBY, Consul. H. C. MEAD, Clerk. C. O. F. Meet First and Third Sunday? of each month in Forester Hall. MATT WEBER, Chief Ranger. JOHN NEISS, Secretary. JOHN II. MILLER, Financial Sec'y. Trustees: John Heimer, Anton Engeln, Ben Lauer. C. O. F. St. Patrick Court No. 746, C. O. F. Meetings held the Second and Fourth Monday evenings of each month in Forester Hall. J. M. Phalen, C. R. G. E. Walsh, R. S. s CHURCHES. UNIVERSALIST. Rev. J. Straub, D. D Pastor T. J. Walsh. --. ; s . . . . . . 7 : 7 . . President; H. C. Mead ... clerk JtttDcs B. Perry Treasurer The Willing Workers (the ladies' organiza­ tion.) Mrs. John I. Story President Mrs. L. H. Owen Vice President ^ Mrs. C. G. Chapell Swrttarv Mrs. W A. Cristy Treasurer Supt. of Sunday-School F. L. McOmber Assistant w. A. Cristy The Pastor s Chicago Telegraph Address is Grand Crossing. Preaching Services at 10:30 A. M. and at 7:30 p. M. A cordial invitation to all. METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Rev. W. L. Whipple Pastor Preaching Sunday 10:30 A. M. Sunday- «fhnol. 12 M. Dr. A. E. Aurlnger Superintendent Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Ladies' Aid Society m»>et each alternate week. Mrs. A. E. Aurlnger, President, Miss Cora Wilson, Secretary. ISGTA Cordial invitation is extended to all. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Services will be held dn Sunday as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. REV. FATHER KIRSCH, Pastor. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. Regular Sunday services at 8:30 o'clock a. m. and 12 o'clock every third Sunday. REV. FATHER O'NEIL, Pastor. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) St.- John's Catholic CW^reh, Johnsbnrit have services on Sunday as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 o'clock p. M. RBT. FATHER MCHRING, Pastor.