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• v 1 ̂ v ̂ •" ^ * f OLUME XXVI. MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY IO, 1901. "li'iT^jB I!1 "Mm m II |1 u^ii.„i miriii (H ; njim imIV-i M l 1 1 | -- 1 1 . tny)!'-1 X.'1.|'.W"irrii))-iniw;aj|iniiii-')frrWimvftr^ciiî C l̂S^Wiifi! •KftihijjiiLrtr Hi-1»t"i NUMBEI »«*<«**** p̂" ECTORY I BUSINESS CARD®, ,1 KNIGHT A BEOWN. TTORNEYS AT LAW. 100 Washington street, Chicago, III. C. P. BARNES. teg H' A TTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. Ool- lections a specialty. Damage Bolts, etc. jEv-i'. # Office at Woodstock, IO. DAVII>G. WELLS, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON ANI) OCULIST. Office and residence In Justen's Block, OTer the Plaindealer office, McHenry. O. H. FEGERS, M. D. Physician-• • W-IB. Office 'AND SURGEON, at Residence. McHenry, 5? »-- " TIY ̂ DR. A. B. AURINGER. , îfinrrSlOIAN AND SURGEON, Offlle little * old Poet Office building, one door east of J. Miller's store, West McHenry, 111. Resi- . denee, bouse formerly occupied by Dr. Os- ; borne. All professional calls promptly at­ tended to. 8TRAYER ft BTRAYER, A TTORNEYS AT LAW. Practice in all the ** courts of the state. Collections given attention. Suite 210 Heal Estate 69 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL. '•K-r • wut IO U* V !"$' x. •» nersonal attenti P'JI * Board building. t*S " vi- D. T. SMILEY, A TTORNEY, Counselor, Solicitor and No- .**• tary Public. Will give prompt and im- attention to all business intrusted to care. Office in Hoy's Block, Woodstock, II FliED'K C. PAGE, M. D. j§HYSICIAN AND SCRGEON.-Speclal at- 3|», tention diseases and surgery 01 eye, ear, nose and throat. Office hours: 8 to 9 a. m., 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p. m. Office. Church block, Woodstock, 111. Telephone--Office, 122; Resi­ dence, 12il. 4 H. C. MEAD, V;: ' Jttstice of the Peace and General In- ~ V % 8Urance Agent, including Accident Insurance. r< : : '* ̂ West McHenry, -_ - IUU ' ' - A. M, CHURCH, Watchmaker and Jewel## No. 126 State street, Chicago. Special attention given to repairing Fine *,Watches and Chronometers. &J~ A full assortment of goods in his line. Office, Kendal Block, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS DR. W. C. BESLEIN SURGEON DENTIST f a specialty, with the.admlnlstra- on of Nitrous Oxld Gas or Vitalized Air. Crown antl Bridge Work a Specialty j i "*"> MRS. a. F. BOLEY, of McHenry McHENRY, ILL.: Always on Hand With --the Best Beer - T^': SOCIETIES. ; MASONIC. HcHnmv Lome, No. 168, A. F.and A. 1L-- Begular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. , GEO. H. HANLY, W. M. ....I. i ' . ' a. ---------- .* * W. C.O.F. t. Patrick's Court, No. 187.W. C. O. F., meet First Saturday and Third Wednesday aings of each month, at Forester Hall. k; Mks. Maky Cobb, Chief Banger. Lobktta W alsh, Secretary. *n ---, • M. W. A. Rqpral&r Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Bull, over Evanson's store. W. P. Sikvcms, Consul. I3LC, MpA»f Clerk. y?i v',,." ' " o.o.F. ̂Iteet CTrst and Third Sunday# of iMmth In Forester Hall. ; Matt Enoeijj, Chief Ranger. fOHN Neiss, Secretary. : tfoHN II. Miller, Financial Sec'y. ^Tr us tees: Johli Heimer, Anton Ssgeln. ;|||n Lauer. >:,*i •' ' . 1--: • 9 o. F. , ^ At. Patrick Court No. 746.0.0. F. Meetings Mid the Second and Fourth Monday evenings Of eaeli month in Forester Hall. J. M. Phalen, C. R. |Yalter^Bolger, R. S. CHURCHES. i t'.Mifc1 ( \ % >*"?* ^ ; -/> : \ ; v..,-, tfNrVERSALIsiV .^"5-'^. %v;. 'I SfrauVB. D.........Pasfor T. J. Walsh President H. C. Mead Clerk James B. Perry..... .'...........Tieasurer The Willing Workers (the ladles' organiza­ tion.) Mrs. John I.Story President Mrs. T, H. Owen.... .... .... Vice President Mrs. C. C. Chapell Secretary Mrs- W. A. Cristy. Treasurer Supt. of Sunday-School .F. L. McOmber Assistant W. A . Cristy Kgr The Pastor's Chicago Telegraph Andrews IIGrand Crossing. Preaching Services at 10:30 A. u. and at 7:80 3P. m. A cordial invitation to all. MSTHODIBT EPISCOPAL. if. i Whipple : :*astor Preaching Sunday 10:90 A. M. Sunday- School. 12 M. »E:A E. Auringer Superintendent Prayer Meeting. Wednesday, 7:30 P. m. Lames' Aid i^ociety meet each alternate week. Mrs. A. E. Auringer, President, Miss Cora Wilson, Secretary. . Cordial Cavitation is extended to ail. /m V ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN0 Services will be held on Sunday as follows Ph Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. Vespers at 3 ock p. m. Ukv. Fath*3 Kibsch, Pastor. 5 , r • ^1-- |kandtto'elodc fit . .. \f 8T. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. - %te*Blar Sunday services at »:ao o'etoek a. • every third Sunday. Rxv. Father O'nkil, PastOT. •W. ST* JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) ipt. John's Catholic Church, Johnsbure I*veservices on Sunday as follows: High •ass at 10 o'clock a. m. ami Yespera at 3 SfClock p. m. R*v. Fathkb Mkhriro. Pastor *. I . ^ops the Cough 1" , -4fta4 works off the Cold. . v v laxative Bromo-Qninine TaMdli cure a cold in one day. No Cure, no Pay. WILL THEY LOCATE HERE? Gail Borden Looking tor Another Site to nils County. Charles A. Knight, of Chicago, and E. S. Eno, of Elgin, representing the Gail Borden Condensing Co., and Fred J. Allen, who looks after milk for the Northwestern R'y., in this section were in town last Saturday looking over the field regarding the location of a conden­ sing factory. A number of our progressive business men interviewed the gentlemen at the Park hotel regarding their proposition. The gentlemen stated that the three neceasa/y things were a right-of-way, sewerage and ice privileges. They also stated they were not prepared to make promises regarding their company's movements bat would report npoh the matter. After a short discussion it was decided to hold another meeting on the follow­ ing Tuesday thus giving amgle time to secure definite information. At Tuesday's meeting James B. Perry was selected chairman and T. J. Walsh secretary. Hon. F. E. Granger made a short address in which he urged decisive action upon the people noting the bene­ fits to be derived from an industry. George H. Hanly, H. C. Mead and S. S. Chapell were selected as a committee on ice privileges, Hon. F. K. Granger, O. N. Owen and Albert Parks were to look into the sewerage qnestion and W. A. Cristy to see what eonld be done about the right of way. These com­ mittees are to make a report at an early date which report will be forwarded. There is much sterling worth in Mc­ Henry and whenever sufficient pressure can be brought to bear to eliminate the town from the boggy rat into which it has fallen there will be a wave of pros­ perity and progression which will place as at the head. ̂ Weekly School Notes. Frank Schessel is a new pnpil in the second room, Nellie Rossman in the third room and Frank Cobb and Julia Seward in the fourth room. Miss Nellie Hansen, of Racine, Miss Maude Carey, of Spring Grove and Miss Helen Raymond were Friday visitors. The half hour study class has been or­ ganized. Emery Kimball is teacher this week and the subject is Geography. The pupils who have been absent on account of sickness but have returned are: Elsie Howe, Archie Auringer, Ann Knox, Eddie Nichols and Lillian Wheeler. The sick list is large and apparently is one the increase. Those now absent are: lillian and Alfred Pouse, Mamie Cobb, Johnnie Conway, Clara Wortz, Johnnie Long, Rosie Zimmerman, Myrtle Wat­ tles, Emma and Eddie Conway, Thomas Knox, Gilbert McOmber and Charles Curtis. Hugh Stevenson Dead. Hugh Stevenson died at his home in Grant township, Lake County, Friday Dec. 28, 1900. Mr. Stevenson was born in Comity Antram, Ireland, Aag. 22, 1818, and came to this country in 1845. Be settled in Lake county, seven miles east of Mc­ Henry in 1850. Five years later he was united in marriage to Miss Ellen Larkiu. The wife and foar children, John, Mar­ guerite, Catharine and Mary survive. The funeral service was held Sunday, Dec. 80, the Rev. Dutton, of Wauconda, officiating, and the remains w#re laid to rest in Grant cemetery. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Hugh Stevenson and children tender their heartfelt^ thanks to the friends who aided them in their reoent bereavement. St. Charles Booming. The city of St. Charles is soon to have an industrial boom that will put all previous business advances in the shade, so it is reported. Rumor has it that a Chicago piano concern employing 1880 hands has con­ solidated with the Cable Piano company of St. Charles and the latter company's plant is to be greatly enlarged. The capital of the new company will be $1,- 600,000. The Cable company at present em­ ploys about 125 hands and has been doing a prosperous business. With the capital and machinery of the Chicago concern added to the Cable company's plant the factory will be one of the strongest piano manufactories in the United States. Time to Pity Up. The Plaiudealer deems it necessary at this time to call the attention of those readers who are delinquent in their sub­ scription accounts to the fact that money is needed to conduct a successful news­ paper. Some owe for one year and others for a longer period, and this may be taken for a polite invitation to call at the captain's office and settle. We have plenty of ink, pens and receipts and are willing to spend a reasonable amount of time each day placing oar signature to the aforesaid receipts. We have been lenient with many, and now expect a return for the courtesy. shown.Qt_3 CD Daace Jan nary 18. A grand dance will be given in Pint & Hagan's hall, Ring wood, on Friday evening, Jan. 18, 1901. Reed's popular orchestra will furnish the music. Dance tickets, 50c; supper extra. A cordial invitation is extended all to enjoy a royal evening. Hagan & Conway, Pro­ prietors. Masquerade Ball. • grand masquerade ball will be given in Stoffel s hall Monday evening, Feb. 18. Particulars of all arrangements OF A PERSONAL NATURE. NEWS CONCERNING PEOPLE FROM HOME AND ABROAD. A Weekly Budget of Personal Matters Picked Hp Here and There by The Pialndealear Scribe. i/ ̂ WHEN TEDDY RODE THE GOAT. When Teddy rode the goat laaty^bt,. The Roiu's on, they say, " Beat all the records out of For fun In Oyster Bay;' • ~ " The mystic boys they all t urned out, Just as they did to vote; And viewed the sight with wild delight When Teddy rode the goat. They tossed him up and *trun him down An'stood him on his head, An' ducked him till he almost drowned _ An' yanked him out half dead. They made him jin and «ing a eong An'yell like a coyote-- . B'gosh, you'd ought to been along When Teddy rode the goat. * . He rode wild horses in the Weai 5""^ An' lassoed crazy steers; - J 11 A buckin' bronco was a jest , 'j,; / - To him in early years; ' " But e'en the jaunt up Han Jua|t * ' " That famous history wrote, Was nothin'to the goin's on - When Teddy rode the goat. - ^ The above noetic account of tliofnTOitlon of Vice-Preside.nt-Elect Roosevelt into the mysteries of Masonry was published in the New York Evening Sun of recent date.--[Ed. Elgin Butter Market. The offerings on the Elgin board of trade Monday were unusually large, 14,- 400 pounds. The call closed without bids or sales. The quotation committee made the market steady at 34 cents. The sales for the week were 634,900 pounds. ; . ;• • Jos. Miller is on the sick list, J Miss Lena Engeln is suforlng with the grip. Willie Nieeon is visiting friends in Belvidere. . Mrs. Elmer Stewart has beat very ill for some time. John I. Story is in Chicago this week serving on U. S. jury. • Miss Pearl Lincoln, of McHenry, spent Christmas here.--Nunda Herald. M. D. Smalley, of Chicago, has been visiting McHenry friends for several days.. Harry Wightman has been ill for several days but is now able to be aroand. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jl. Cristy spent last Monday in Ring wood the guests of J. E. Cristy and wife. Miss Julia A. Story has been suffering with an attack of ,the grip but are pleased to note that she is improving. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Granger, of Chi­ cago, spent last Sunday in McHenry the guests of Hon. and Mrs. F. K. Granger. Miss Matie Kohn, of Chicago, who has been visiting friends in Ringwood and McHenry returned home Sunday even­ ing. The reception for Governor and Mrs. Yates will be public in character, to which every citizen of the State will be welcomed. Jacob Dietrich has pnrohased the Sny­ der farm, the consideration being $10,- 000. He has rented the same for a per­ iod of three years. f Miss Vera Fitzsimmons, who was tfie guest of Miss Edna Story for a week's visit returned to Jier home in Chicago last Friday afternoon. Fred Eldredge and .his sister, Miss Cassie, of McHenry, were the guests of A. G. Eldredge and wife in this village Saturday.--Algonquin Citizen. Mrs. Henry Wightman, who lias been visiting with McHenry friends for the past ten days, returned to her home in Chicago last Saturday morning. Prof. F. E. Angevine has received from Gin & Co., a reproduction of a New England Primer printed in 1785. It is a curiosity in its way and well worth see- ing. Misses E. M. Kelter and Katharyn Barrett returned to their Chicago homes last Friday. The young ladies feel that McHenry is the ideal spot for a pleasant week's vacation. Messrs. John Went worth, Cedar Lake, Ind,, Will Wentworth, Wauconda and Ja6ob Wentworth, Elgin, are in town to attend the funeral of their mother, Mis. Isaac Wentworth. Jas. T. Walsh, of The JJarvard Her­ ald, was the guest of Mr. mid Mrs. E. J. Hazel over Sunday. Jim has many warm friends in McHenry who extend him a cordial welcome whenever he calls. Mr. and Mrs. Martin 4L Howell left Tuesday afternoon for a sojourn at West Baden, Ind. Mr. Howell has not been enjoying good health for some time and hopes to be materially benefitted by the change. John P. Smith has been suffering with a very sore hand for the past ten days. He was cutting branches from a tree in his yajrd and run a splinter in his hand. For a time it was feared that blood poi­ son would result. At present he is im­ proving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Freund and son, Albert, left this morning for a month's visit' in Ashton, la. They will also visit friends in Stacyville, la,, be­ fore returning. Mr. Freund says he has been married eighteen years and this is the first vacation he has allowed himself. Indications are that the inauguration of Governor Yates will be attended by a display of the military and civil forces of the State unprecedented in the history of Illinois. While the demonstration will not be of a gandy nature, it will be in ke >ping with the high position of Illi­ nois in the rank of statehood, repreeent- L. H. Owen was in Chicago Tuesday. Be sore and attend the dance January 18. John Dermont was a Richmond visitor Sunday. Remember the dance in Stoffel's hall January 18. R J. Douglass, of Waakegan, DL, is Id town today. Charles Smith, of Chfcago, has been •njoying a visit at the r|sidenoe of A. L. -Howe. Geo. Blethen, formerly of this village, was up from Nunda Sunday oalling on friends. Frank Wattles shipped a car of fat hogs and one of cattle to Chicago on Monday. Mrs. A. D. Gifford, o| Elgin, was the guest of her son, M. B. Whitten, for a brief visit last week. / Messrs. Will Whiting and Cha£page •hipped a car of fat cattle to Chicago the first of the week. / " A. C. Eaton, of Dixon, ILL, was in town Wednesday evening calling on the hardware merchants: Wm. Smith recently entertained party 4>f friends from Hebron, Momence, Ringwood and McHenry. C. D. Schoontnaker and wife, who have been suffering with an attack of grip, are mnch improved. Misses Jennie Covell and Stella Nord- quist were obliged to return from their school duties at Evanston Tuesday even­ ing on account of illness H. C. Mead will leave for Springfield, 111., Sunday evening where he will at­ tend the inaugural ceremony. He goes as a member of the Yates Veteran Club. Wm. Feltz, of Pittsburgh, Pa., who is at present visiting his parents in this village, made us a pleasant call Wm. says he looks anxiously each week to see what is going on in his home town. .Rev. Wm. Nickle, of Moreland, made as a pleasant call last Friday. Mr OF EARLY SCHOOL DAYS 8OMETHINQ ABOUT THE PUPILS OF FORTY YEARS AGO. Some are Still Residents of MeHeary - They Have Made a R«cord that Would do Honor to Any Tillage. Friend Hazel,--I promised some time ago that I would wrjtfe something for The Plaindealer, of my recollections of McHenry forty years ago. I first saw the place in the fell of 1851, bat knew little of it till several years after. In September, 1860, 1 removed to Mc­ Henry for the purpose of teaching the public school. The directors at that time were Patrick E. Cassidy, Freeman Har­ vey and Mr. Gibbons, whose first name I have forgotten. These men have all been dead quite a number of years. I might speak of the business men of that day, the physicians etc., but my business was in the old brick school house and I will confine myself to that place and the persons there met I began my work with fear and trem­ bling. The school was much larger than any I had previously taught, and I had been told it was difficult to manage. Well, it was not all smooth sailiug, but on the whole it was very pleasant, and I look back with much pleasure to the days and years I spent in that old school- house, and that which affords me the greatest pleasure is the feet that the young people I there met, have in al­ most every instance made a good record, and are today honored members of so­ ciety. They have made a record that would do honor to any village in Mc­ Henry county. Let me name some of the young men who were in school that first winter. I hesitate, however, to at­ tempt this aa I have no record before me and depend on memory, which, I find, is BAND • » HSs • CONCERT. STOFFEL'S HALL KVEOTNG. JAKUAK3T 85. I Galop • - - - - - - - • "Under White Teats" HCHEXBT Miutast 9UJO>. 9 Euphonium aod Alto Duet, piano accompaniment, "Larboard Watch" C. D. Schoohhakbb and J. E. Pkatt. 4 Berenade "The HolyUJ&r" "Dreams of Youth" rass Quartette - - • ~ • " - - "Fairy Walte" Jos. Babbiav, W. Bud, J.B. FLTTCC, a D. Bcboohmakmi. next Boy* - - - < ̂ " WW* all „ FUN Goiao and Ed P*aw. . fSuphonium triple toiigae Solo, piano accompaniment, "Martha Faika" •. % * C. D. Bchoonmakkr. t *chotti«be >; V# aJ8$. Bun>. " 4 ^ t T h e H e M | n l | | | > , w " ki Vocal I Old ^.^Bearta lase" Polka •Safe? ll Alto Solo, piano accompaniment J. E. - - - - - .. : T • Bup. . "• "-v >'4rvferaas Sextette "Fama" Maiurka Jos. Barbian, W. Reed. J. E. Pratt, John Oĵ som," • „ C. I). Bchoonmakkh, M. D. Wkber. ̂The "Kid" Quartette - - , - - "'When I was a Little Bag**,, , Fred $AIPP8, J. E. PaAtrr, C. D. foaooiriiAu&T Jo*. Barbiak. #injwM Von Numbers" UJtltherSdte - *QuickB«e» JOKV GbSO*. Baud. SUm Boea Jas ten, Aoeompanlrt Nickle taught school here many years ago and says he feels proud of the pupils who attended his school. A letter from his pen will be foand elsewhere in this issue. . French--Harnteh. Mr. Edward S. French and Miss Flora Harnish were united in marriage at Wauconda, Tuesday, Jan. 1. The wed­ ding was quiet and informal, being wit­ nessed by a few immediate friends. Mrs. French is the daughter of Frank Harnish, of Woodstock, and is an ac­ complished and estimable young woman. Mr. French is the son of C. W. French, of Ri tig wood, and is at present instruc­ tor of the Ottend school. He is a young man possessed of many sterling qualities and destined to take a prominent place in educational affairs. The Plaindealer extends heartiest con­ gratulations. • Serious Accident. Mrs. Angevine, mother of Prof. H FI. Angevine, was the unfortunate victim of a painful accident last Saturday morning. In stepping off the rear porch she missed her footing and fell, fractur­ ing the leg above the knee. Owing to advanced age and the fact that an acci­ dent years ago necessitated the use of crutches this one is doubly serious. Mrs. Isaac Wentworth K)ea4. Mrs, Isaac Wentworth died at her home in this village Tuesday, Jan. 8, after a lingering illness. The funeral service will be held this (Thursday) morning at 10.30 a. in. from the M. £. church, the Rev. W.L. Whipple officiat­ ing. An obituary notice will appear "• * ' becoming a little treacherous, and I fear I shall omit some just as worthy as those I mention. Among those young men were: Philo Smith, John M.Smith, John C. Smith, Simeon Covell, Wm. Harrison, James Harrison, Henry Colby, Charles Colby, Joseph Gage, Geo.Hankins, Wm. Claxton, Gideon Colby, Wm. Stevens, Chester Stevens and several others whose names 1 cannot recall this morn­ ing. Let the old settlers of McHenry look over this list, incomplete as it is, and they will agree with me that these men have done honor to their school and village. But I must not forget a younger class of boys who were in school at that time whose record ia no less honorable than that of the young men mentioned above. Their ages at that time, perhaps, would range from ten to fifteen years. I can almost see them this morning as they ap­ peared then. Here, again, I shall omit names, but it. is because I cannot recall them now. Among thOse boyB were: George Owen, Oliver Owen, John Story, Willie Colby, George Colby, Willard Colby, Byron Smith, Ormus Bishop, Smith Colby, Clarence Colby, Geo. Han- ley, Edward Hanley, Clinton Borer, Leonard Bores, Frank Borer, Willie Stoddard, Charley Waite, Wm. Waite, Cookson Wright, Wm, Knight, Clarence Knight, Casper McOmber, Eddie Mc­ Omber. Again, let the people of Mc­ Henry scan these names, and I think they will agree with me that these boys also have honored their homes and their school. They are scattered far and wide to-day, but as far as I know they are good citizens and honorable men. Some of them are bankers in Western states, one a banker in McHenry, one a leading lawyer in Chicago, some are farmers, some merchants, nearly all men worthy of the esteem and confidence of their fel­ low-men. -- When the war broke out quite a num­ ber of these boys left home and schoo and went forth in the darkest hour of their country's need to help crush out the great rebellion. Philo Smith, John C. Smith, John Story, Wm. Harrison, Jas. Harrison returned home again, but other's have boys from our school who never came back, but found graves in southern soil. Ormus Bishop li êd a few years after, but his body has been in your beautiful cemetery many years. Willie Colby also sleeps there today. Little Eddie Mc­ Omber, many years ago, was laid to rest in the same hallowed ground. But I must not forget the girls who at­ tended school at that time. Among the older ones were Julia Story, Ellen Colby, Cornelia Smith, Cornelia Talbot, Armin- da Talbot, Mary Talbot, Carrie Talbot, Isadore Talbot, Ella Page,NizzieHebard, Kittie Wightman, Georgiana Gage, Marie Gage, Hetta Gregory and Emma Gregory. Then there was a younger class of girls who were among the most interesting pupils in the school. Among these were Lola Bishop, Dell Brown, Jennie Snyder Clara Owen, Olive Owen, Louisa T hurl well, Henrietta Thurlwell, i.lla McOmber, Julia McOmber, Louisa Smith, two laughters of Herman Owen whose names I have forgotten, Mary Ann Harvey and Laura Mayes. Here,again, my list is very incomplete, but as far as I know these ladies are all honored mem­ bers of society. They are not all living today. Mary Talbot and Isadore went home years ago and Mary Ann Harvey, one of the dearest and best girls we ever knew, long since went to live with the Savior she loved and served so faithfully here. I have giyen a very incomplete list of my McHenry pupils but it is enough to show the character of the school at that time and I often wonder whether there has ever been since, at one time, a finer 'set of pupils than we had then. In conclusion I wonld say that while the teacher takes no honor to himself, probably deserves none, for the honor­ able record made by his pupils, still it is a source of gratification to him that he was associated so long with them. He feels that it was his good fortune to have as pupils such worthy young people and he hopes that the McHenry school shall jsontinue toilless the country by sending out many more of the same kind of boys and girls. , I feel that I cannot close without say­ ing a word concerning the size of our school. In my room I had an enrollment of eighty-six pupils. Perhaps one half of these were less than sixteen years of age, and the others ranged from sixteen to twenty-five vears. You say: "No teacher can do justice to such a number," but somehow those pupils have made a good record in spite of all their disad- Wm. Nickle. INFORMATION GATHERED Fi VARIOU8 SOURCE8. GENERAL COUNTY Nl Tweed--Kane. Mr. Robert G. Tweed and Miss Alma Anna Etta Kane were united in mar­ riage at the residence of Miss T. Shar- ron, No. 1 Groveland Place, Chicago, Tuesday, January 1, the Bev. Dr. Hen- son officiating. McHenry claims Mrs. Tweed as one of her most highly accomplished and charming ladies, who, with the exception of brief visits abroad has passed her en­ tire life in this vicinity. Mr. Tweed is the son of John Tweed, of Fairfield, Neb., but was a resident of Woodstock for six years previous to com­ ing here. About a year ago he purchas­ ed the grocery business of B. Gilbert, which has steadily increased. Mr. and Mrs. Tweed will be at home to their friends after March 1. The Plaindealer extends wishes for a future of prosperity. Mrs. Perry Entertains. Mrs. James B. Perry entertained at a one o'clock luncheon last Saturday. The large table, at which the guests were seated, was prettily decorated with pink and white carnations and the charm of the dining room was further enhanced by potted plants and vines. The luncheon consisted of six courses and an hour of pleasant social conversa­ tion was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Those present were: Mrs. E M. Owen, Mrs. John I. Story, Mrs. Martin A Howell, Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Mrs. W. A. Cristy, Mrs. Edmund J. Basel and Miss Julia A Story. ^ Church Motes. Mrs. B. S. Perkins will lead the T. P. C. U. devotional meeting next Son- day evening. Subject: "Christian Dis- cipleship." The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. EL church will meet with Mrs. B. Waite on Friday afternoon of this week at two o'clock. All are cordially invited. Maccabees Klect Officers. At a regular meeting of the Tent of Maccabees held on Dec. 39, the following officers were elected: Geo. H. Hanly, Com; Donald Simpson, L. C; John Evan- son, B. K; Wm. Phalin, Chap; John Frisby, S; Gus Carlson, M. of A., Ames Frisby, S; L. H. Owen, P. Franklin Scott Fay Dead. Franklin Scott Fay died at his home in this village Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 9, at five o'clock. The funeral service will be private, and held at 10:30 o'clock Friday morning. Obitu­ ary noticenext^eek. Some of the Happenings In In Condensed Form far Basy Exchange Gleanings. R. Engel distributed a neat souvenir to his friends last week. It consisted fit a match-safe, ornamented with ture. They were in great de several hundred were required around.--Harvard Independent. The board of education have SMHENdh' the services of Miss L. B. Hart, enswood, as assistant to the She is a graduate Of Northwestern Uni­ versity, and comes with the best of re­ commendations.--Marengo ^epahttoaaou C. D. Chewning and family wit to Elgin Friday and on Saturday departed for New Berlin, N. Y., where he will be employed in a branch of the Borden Con­ densed Milk Co., of which his brother* S. S. Chewning, is superintendent.--Al­ gonquin Citizen. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Groesbeck cele­ brated the 40th anniversary of their, married life Thursday afternoon. Old friends from Woodstock, Harvard and the adjoining country were present to assist this worthy couple in celebrating the event.--Hebron Tribune. At the meeting of the Knights of the Globe last week Friday evening Judge O. H. Gillmore and Geo. B. Bit hards were selected as delegates to luyraMBilt the lodge at the annual meetings , tha order to be held at Freeport on Jai£ 3 McHenry County Democrat. B. J. Beck has been honored ha ' chosen to serve on one of the< to make arrangements for the inaugura­ tion of Gov. -Elect Yates. Mr. Beck's assignment is on the committee on pre* gram and decorations, his coOaiNpBee thereon being Col. J. B. B. VaaCliSve and Col. John T. Peters, both of 8grlt»g- field. The inauguration of Gov.*Btoct Yates and the other state official! take place at Springfield, Wednelbjr, Jan. 16.--Harvard Herald. Postmaster Aldrich received aBfepai- nouncement through the mail Monday of the marriage of Harold Gaga Sniiiliv of Nelson, Neb., to Katherine Davey, of McGaffy, Iowa, December 27, 1900k: Harry, as he was best known, will be re­ membered as the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Smith who were former residents of Bichmond. Harry's many friends join with The Gazette ia extending the happy couple congratula­ tions.--Bichmond Gazette. Mrs. Harriet M. Austin, trix of the estate of William B. deceased, is planning the erection flf a large double house, on Hayward street, just south of her own residence. It will be equipped with all modern ces, and will be made as cosy fortable as modern mechanical skill can make it, and will be rented to desirable tenants. It is expected that work on the same will begin as soon as the weather will permit--Woodstock Senti­ nel. Band Conoert. %:;; The McHenry Military band will giva a concert on Friday evening, Jan. 25. The evening's entertainment will be provided exclusively by the band Mini Rose Justen, our talented pianist, will be the accompanist. The boys serving of much praise for tha SMalier in which they have surmounted ; stacles and today are a credit to the vil­ lage. Remembering the many occa­ sions upon which they have their services it is now our duty pond with a rousing house accocdlajgl praise they merit. The small sum of 85 cents admission will be charged, program will be foand these colnmns. Population Figures. The following figures from the of 1900 show a healthy growth of of the townships, cities and villagea of McHenry county: 1900 McHenry county 89,759 Nunda township....... 1,963 Algonquin township... 8*04$ Grafton township... . . . 1 , 4 8 4 McHenry township.... 81,673 Dorr township %470 Nunda village .'"T 604 Crystal Lake village... 950 Algonquin village. .*>•;f|650(no%4 Cary village V ; 898 QgMij Huntley village.... McHenry village...... 1,013 Woadstock city %508l Grand DaMa The ladies of St. Mary's Catholic church will give a, ing party and supper in Stoffe|l!! Tuesday, Jan. 15. Reed 's po{ piece orchestra will furnish Preparations are being made for m, evening's entertainment. also, be served on Wednesday Dance tickets, fl.00; sapper, plate. Horses and baggage free of charge. Mrs. John N. E. Barbian and Mrs. Kuril I are the oommittee in charge. C. O. F. Blect OflMM At the last regular meeting O. F. the following officers were Rev. Father Kirsch Spiritual Anton Engeln, Chief RangM) Bothermel, V. C. It; John Sec; Louis Oertel, Fin. See hi»n, Treas; Anton Heimer, Ben Lauers, Barbian, Clemen* Jos. Bishop, Aug. Hoi, J. Barbian, Delegate; Anion teruata • M At X* *1 cared! v "" ' r '• r, n ,-.a : V s ** * ̂: .W, V .i.v