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QlftECTORY y - BU8INB88 CARDS. VS. - ; VI' , DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. (A OBYSICIAN, 8UBGEON AND OCULIST, p r JL Office and residence in Justin's Block, 'p) ".--Weithe Plaindealer office, McHenry. - ' | 0. H. FEGEB8, M. D. vi mayaiCIAN AND SURGEON, McHenry, **• -• ifu. oiBce at Residence. -,'4' ' DR. A. E. AD RINGER. "PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Office In the f old Post Office buildinR, one door east of .v vriJ. Miller's store. West McHenry; 111. Itesl- ** dence, house formerly occupied by Dr. Os- -ofbonie. Ail professional calls promptly at- "'£• ' tended to. -V i FRED'K C. PAGE, M. D. ££ ^"PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.--Special at- tention diseases and surgery of eye, ear. V; ~ nose and throat. Office hours: 8 to # a. m., * .1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p. m. Office. Church block, ' < A Woodstock, 111. Telephone--Office, ISB; Rest* S..ft.v;.5^dence, 123. • ' KNIGHT & BROWN. I ATTORNEYS AT LAW. ;,**• street, Chicago, III. 100 Washington C. P. BARNES. A TTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. Col- • -.**• lections a specialty. Damage Suits, etc. ; Office at Woodstock, 111. ' D. T. SMILEY. > ATTORNEY, Counselor, Solicitor and No- V tary Public. Will give prompt and 1m- r- jmediate attention to ail business intrusted to v. his care. Office in Hoy's Block. $'•&*, ' Woodstock, II F. C. ROSS, D. McHenry Illinois Over Owen & Chapeli's Store ft- H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General In- lt ; .|Wi|uioe Agent, including Accident ! and Life Insurance. :• * / . WBBT McHmrar, - - ,•<£ 'J . W. C. BESLEY :g3Tv'. . Kendal Block Surgeon n t i s t . WOODSTOCK, ILL. MICHAEL MATTSEN Artistic Decorating "Painting and Paper Hanging Plaindealer office, McHenry. ^ 496 Bowen Ave., Chicago. References: The numerous people for whom I have done decorating in McHenry. SOCJKTIES, M' ' MASONIC. A MCHENRY LODGE, No. 158, A. F.and A. M.-- • 'Regular Communications the second and | fSS.K^VrrE.w.M. ? JOHN EVANSON. Secy. W. C. O. F. 5 ^ St. Patrick's Court, No. 187. W. C. O. F.,meet . sf .lthe First Saturday and Third Wednesday •\ ^evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. Mas. R. J. SUTTON, Chief Ranger. LOBKRA WALSH. Secretary. ^ M. W. A. «'* / Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth £ ' .'^Wednesday evenings of each month, at their ST r 4 '*'Hall, over Evanson's store. M-~, , W. P. SZBVSMS, COBSBl. f"-- \ H. O. MBAD, Clerk. £ . * • ' O.O.F. t Meet First and Third Sundays of each month In Forester Hall. ANTON ENGELN, Chief Ranger. JOHN NEISS, Recording Secretary. . Louis OKKTEL, Financial Secretary. JOHN J. BAKBXAN, Treasurer. Trustees- John Heimer, Anton Ettgeln. .Ben Lauur. • mm O. O. F. ! St. Patrick Court No. 744. C. O. F. Meetings held the Second and Fourth Monday evenings *|of each month in Forester Hall. n ^ J. M. Phalen, O. R. ; ' Waiter Bolger, R. S. CHURCHES. >'V kv UNIVERSALIS!. • s^Ft W. Mium PASTOR JT. J. Walsh President V|H. C. Mead yfl Clerk a -'Dr. H. T. brown.. Treasurer • 8upt. of Sunday-Bcnool.. .Miss Bernice Perry ^Assistant W. A. Cristy ^ WILLING WORK IBS. Mrs. John I. Story President ' Mrs. James B. Perry Vice President SfsMw. F. C. Ross .....„w„,.8ecretary IjMrs. W. A. Cristy Treasurer % r. r. c. n. ' SJMISS Julia A. Story...,...President # | M i s s B e r n i e c e P e r r y . . . . . S e c r e t a r y Services: •-"± Stated Sermon. . .........1ID.90p m f Suuaay School. .. . . .. ........ .¥1.45 p m Y.P. C. U 7.15pm METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Rev. W. L, Whipple Pastor "< Preaching Sunday 10:80 A. M. Sunday- School, 12 M. „ 11 Dr. A. E. Auringer Superintendent * Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. v. J Ladles' Aid Society meet each alternate iweek. Mrs. A. E. Auringer, President, Miss ( Cora Wilson, Secretary. i|3F™A Cordial invitation is extended to all. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) > nSunday services: Low Mass at 8:00 a. m.; i High Mass and Sermon at 10:00 a. m.; Sunday 1 School at 2:00 p. m.; Vesper Services and Ben- 5 ediction at 2:30 p. m. REV. M. W. BABTH, 1 Pastor. BT. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. Begnlar Sunday Services at 8 a. m. and 10 j a^ Vespers at 8 p. m., Sunday School at 11:30 ? a. m. J REV. FATHER O'NEIL, Pastor. •g ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) | St. John's Catholic Church, Johnsburg have services on Sunday as follows: High , Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. REV. FATHER MKHRINO. Pastor Chicago & North-Western. ; Cidcatco. > 7.25 am *. 7.25 a m... • 8.45 a m... f 4 3.30pm... • 4.15 pm... ^ 5.01 p OB... ? 8.00 a 3D... ' ^ 8.45 am... >v,-'v. 4 8. 1 0 a m . . . 2.02pm... , 1MB P ia . j lJOpf:.. Leave McHeovy. ' 7.32 a m... 7.32am... " v 8.33am... • 5.28 pm... : 6.15 p m.... 7.32 am... 7.06 pm... 'j; 7.42 p m... 7 42^m... ^jSTective May IB. 1901. . :fWEEK DAY TRAIHB. ' NORTH BOUHD Via Elgin Via Elgin .... VlaDes Plaiwes.... .....Via Des Plaihes Via Elgin Via Dcs Plaines.... SUNDAY TRAINS. Via Des Plaines Via Elgin .. ..Via Des Plaines Via Elgin FRIDAY TRAINS. Via Elgin * v SATURDAY TRAINS. .....Via Des Plaines-- WEEK DAY TRAINS. SOUTHBOUND. Via Des Plaines.... Via Elgin Via Des Plaines-- Via Elgin Via Des Plaines-- SUNDAY TRAINS. Via Elgin ^.... Via lies Plaines.... .." Via Elgiu. Via I>es Plaines... MONDAY TRAINS. Vis Dee Plaines.... . Ajflrtve McHenry. .... 10.10 a m ...11.34am --10.10 a m 4.40 p m . • .6.54 p m • ..&54pm 9.37 a m --11.14 a m --11.14 a m -- 5.00 p m 3.00 p m 8.00 p m Arrive Chicago. ».80am .. ..10.10 a m .. .9.50 a m 7.45 p m ... .7.45 p m . . . . 1 0 . 3 0 p m 8.25 p m ... .10.15 p m . ..9.45pm Trai l* **»*®rly ObMrve# to |Na- Vll- lag*. The arrangements for' Memorial Day are about completed and we feel sure that the program contemplated will be one of the most interesting ever ren­ dered in McHenry. Judge Gillmore, of Woodstock, who is known as an able orator, will deliver an address and the McHenry Military band will be present and discourse appropriate mnsio. The beautiful custom of having the school children take an important part on the program will again be observed. Miss Kate F, Howe will have them nnder her personal supervision and is arranging special music for the occasion. The ex­ ercises will be held in Stoffel's hall be­ ginning promptly at 1:30 p. m., after which the march to the cemetery will be made. Here, in aooordance with cus- T11EO. L. GROTT. torn, the duty which is as sacred as it iB beautiful of strewing garlands of flowers upon the graves of those who have answered "Here" to their last earthly roll call, will be performed. Mr. and Mrs. Story Entertain. The pretty cottage home of Mr. and Mrs. John L Story was the scene of a pleasant social gathering last Saturday evening. Forty friends were invited to play progressive cinque and nearly all responded to the invitation. The fcocial functions at which Mr. and Mrs. Story preside are always character­ ized by such charming cordiality as to make them thoroughly enjoy.?d and long to be remembered by all. Mrs. Story's artistic taste was never displayed to Letter advantage than in the arrangement of her parlors on this occasion. Lilacs and violets in profus­ ion peeped out from every possible nook and dispensed sweet fragrance. A dainty' supper was served at small tables after which the honors of the evening, a handsome ash tray for the gentleman and a pretty candle holder and candle for the lady, were awarded to Mr. T. J. Walsh and Mrs. H. T. Brown. The guests were : Mr. and Mfs. a S. Chapell, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Chapell, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hanly, Mr. and Mrs. S. Covell, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kimball, Dr. and Mrs. H. T. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pres­ ton, Chicago, Mrs. Emma Philips, Mrs. E. M. Owen, Mrs. George Richards, Mrs. Walter Evanson, Mrs. H. C. Smith, Mrs. M. A. Howell, Mrs. J. Fitzsimmons, Chicago, Miss Julia A. Story, Messta. George Hanly, C. H. Granger, O. N. Owen, Martin A. How­ ell, Jr., James T. Edwards, Chicago. Weekly School Notes. Teresa Webble is a new papil in the first room. Miss Nina Colby W88 a high school visitor Wednesday. Misses MaryDoherty and Minnie Knox were third room callers. A very pretty May basket was given to Miss Howe by her pupil Mirk Jensen. Emery Kimball is to wield the birch in Bull Valley the coming school year. Miss Mayme Carey visited the first room last Tuesday. The pupils found her very amusing. Bijou Dramatic Company. The Bijou Dramatic Company ren­ dered the drama entitled "The Con­ vict's Daughter" to a crowded house at Wauconda Saturday evening. The entertainment included specialties by Messrs. Going, Pratt, Cristy and Schoon- maker. The dance which followed was a pleasant affair. It is to be hoped that this company will keep together and favor our village with another produc­ tion in the near future. Batcher* Banished. The Burlington Railway company has made a new regulation which will go into effect the first day of July which will undoubtedly be appreciated by the public. This Dew rule does away with all news agents and venders of fruit chocolate, gum, etc. The company holds that the public will not be incon­ venienced to any great extent by the removal of these "butchers," as they are called, and will be saved the annoy ance, every few minutes, of having to tell the agent they do not care to make a purchase. Newspapers and maga­ zines will be on sale by an agent at al principal stations and when the train stops an a^ent will pass through the car, and in a gentlemanly! manner solicit patronage. OF A PERSONAL NATURE. PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. A Weekly Bvdget of Personal Mtttet* Picked Up Here and There by The Flalndealear Scribe. WE KICK THE CHAP THAT'8 DOWN. This is a queer old world of oars. Just as it's always been; It Is made up of hills and dales, of women and of men, And while a host Is ever near the one that wins the crown* A goodly number are aboctt to kick the chap that's down. Whoever strives In any line and meets with irreat success The world will sit np half the night to flatter to excess. But woe to him who tries and toils; be gets a. chilling frown. Because so many stiU delight to kick the chap that's down. And so I fancy 'twill remain down to the end of time, • ' Since human nature's 'boot the same In every age aud clime; A man has always been a man, a clown has been a clown; So there will always be a crowd to kick the chap that's down. --Boston Ultte. Klgin Batter Market. The offerings were 6540 pounds. There were no bids and no sales. The official market was declared steady at 18} cts. The sales the past week showed a de­ cided increase. The amom»t reported was 678,900 pounds. 1 Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Lamphere visited Elgin friends recently. Bay H. Owen is out from Chicago this week tuning pianos. J. G. Anderson, of Barreville, was a caller in town last Friday. Emil Lasch, of Chicago, spent Sunday at his cottage on the river. Joseph Loletta, of Chicago, Sanday- ed at his cottage on the river. C. Eskelson was out from Chicago and spent Sunday at Bosedale. K. G. Dekker eame out from Chicago to spend Sunday with his family. Thomas Smith, of Rosedale, spent Saturday and Sunday in the City. John P. 8mith's residence is very much improved by a new coat of punt. William Kline, of Kansas City, Mo., was a visitor in McHenry last Saturday. C. W. Peters and family, of Chicago, are occupying their cottage at Pistakee Bay. Thoe. Rawson, of Cary, was in town last Thursday Mid made us a pleasant call. Dr. and Mrs. David G. Wells are the parents of an eight pound son born Mon day. , Lost--a pair of rimless eye glasses. Finder will please leave at Plaindealer; office. Mrs. S. S. Chapell was the guest of friends in Chicago several days last week. Prof. A. Bryhn, of Chicago, visited relatives in McHenry Sunday and Mon­ day last Capt C. W.Eichelberger, and family, of Woodstock, drove over to McHenry last Friday. Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Rose were the guests of Chicago friends last Friday and Saturday. Messrs. Robert Matthews Mid Eai nest Hill, of Barreville, were McHenry callers Saturday evening. Mrs. Joseph Fitzsimmons, of Chicago, wae the guest of McHenry friends several days recently. Mrs. W. C. Evanson and little ton returned from a visit with relatives in Palatine last Saturday. Miss Iva Mead returned from a six week's visit with friends in'Elgin and Hampshire last Saturday. Mr. Mid Mrs. James Monroe Preston came out from Chicago to spend Sunday with relatives in this village. O. W. Owen was in Chicago las week and purchased a fine Crown piano for H. L. Waterman, of Ringwood. Messrs. G. S. Magnusen, Matt Web­ ber and Ray O. Lamphere were busi­ ness visitors in Woodstock Saturday. A rare treat is in store for all - who avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing the Rev. M. W. Barth deliver his famous lecture on Old Mexico. All interested in Woodland cemetery are requested to meet at the city hall next Saturday evening at 7:80 o'clock. A large attendance is earnestly desired. The new Northwestern time table which went into effect Monday, May 90, will be found elsewhere in these col­ umns. McHenry people will do well to consult it. A new churn with a capacity of 800 pounds has been placed in the butter factory. It was operated for the first time on Wednesday morning with satis­ factory results. Mrs. W. A. Cristy was in Chicago the first of the week to meet her mother, Mrs. E. H. Walker, who was returning to her home in Lake Geneva after a winter's sojourn in California. O. E. Churchill and wife drove over from Libertyville Friday and spent several days the guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherburne. They paid a brief visit to Mrb. Church­ ill o sister, Mrs C. C. Harrison, of Ring- wood. Dr. Osborne and daughter, Miss Frances, were out from Chicago the latter part of last week superintending work they were having done in Wood­ land cemetery. A railing has been placed around their lot and a monu­ ment erected to the memory of Mrs. Osborne. •" . Hon. F. K. Granger spent Tuesday in Chicago. Lewis H, Owen attended the shoot at Elgin last week. C. H. Parker, of Volo, was a recent McHenry visitor. Ralph Childs,of W illmette, 111. ,is visit­ ing Guy Clemens. Otis Murray, of Volo, was a McHenry visitor last Friday. . Clark Jacobs, of Nunda, was • caller in town Wednesday. A. A. Chapell, of Chicago, is in town visiting relatives this week. Mrs. E. Richards, of Pistakee Bay, was a caller in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Jolm Heimer are the parents of a son born Wednesday. John Tonyan, of Dighton, was a vis­ itor in town the first of the week. Walter Frisby returned from a visit with Chicago friends Wednesday. Fred Bauer, of Gray's Lake, was a business visitor in town Wednesday. Miss Katie Knox is entertaining a friend from McHenry.--Elgin Courier. James T. Edwards, of Chicago, was a guest at the Riverside house over Sun­ day. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherburne called on Ringwood friends Wednesday after­ noon. M. O'Harft, of Chicago, has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Guerin for the past week. H. C. Mead will attend the G. A. R. reunion in Belvidere Friday and Satur­ day of this week. Gottlieb Boley and Miss Mary Engeln attended the entertainment and dance at Wauconda Saturday evening. Messrs. George Gilbert and Charles Lamphere attended the dramatic enter­ tainment at Wauconda Saturday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mayes, of Racine, Wis., have been in McHenry for the past week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Bennett. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McCollum went to McHenry Friday to attend the funer­ al of his aunt, Mrs. Wm. McCollum.-- Nunda Herald, Remember the May party in Stoffel's hall Friday evening,'May 24. Reed's full orchestra will render all the popular music of the day. Geo. W. Besley was in Chicago Tues­ day to meet Mrs. Besley who was on her way home from an extended visit with relatives in Waukegan. There will be an examination at Wood MRS.WILLIAM M'COLLUM DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON MONDAY , MAY 13, I SOI. •;: a Besident of This ftmaljrltaw 1S37--Was Burled In Woodland Ceme­ tery, McHenry. Katharine Robenanet was born in Fair­ field Co.,Ohio,April 9,1813,she being the eldest of a family of eight children all of whom she survived. On Dec. 25, 1829 she was united in marriage with William McCollum, who was also a resident of her native place. In 1887 they came to Illinois and were among the first early pioneers who settled in and near McHenry, which place has since been their home. Six children were born to them to gladden their lives: Mrs. Almira Dwelley Mrs. Samantha Button, Peter, Samuel and George McCollum and Mrs. Margaret Merriman, four of whom survive to mourn her loss. On June 1, 1884 death first entered her household and took from her, her beloved husband, and twice since has that silent Messenger come, and called from her, her loved ones; on January 4, 181)1 her son George, and April 9, 1899, Samuel, were called to their last home. But when next Death's Messenger came the call was to her. and on May 13,1901, in her home, which was endeared to her by so many sweet and sacred memories, and after a long and painfdl illness, she breathed her last, attended by her daughters, whose tender love and de­ voted care, had so brightened her last days, and whose gentle, loving minis­ trations were so faithfully given even to that portal through which she stepped from this life into that brighter land, toward which she had looked with such earnest longing. She was a woman of strong character­ istics and sterling qualities, possessing a self-reliant and trustful spirit, firm in her convictions and strong in her faith in the Christian religion. Her heart was ever warm in its sympathies for all in affliction or pain. As a wife she had ever proved a faithfnl, earnest helpmate; so was she a fond and devoted mother and grand-mother and a kindly neighbor and friend and her loss will be deeply felt by all. As has been stated, during the past few months she had been prostrated with pain and suffering and though * THE McHENRY BBEWEBY, • *3v stock, Saturday, June 1, under the di­ rection of County Superintendent W. EL Wire, for a scholarship at the Univer­ sity of Illinois. Mesdames Ella and Ray O. Lam­ phere drove over to Waukegan last Thursday and remained until Saturday where they were entertained by Mrs. C. H. Albrecht. A. B. Johnson and wife, of Stfflman Valley, spent Sunday with Mr.and Mrs. J. F. Kramer.-- Elgin Courier. Mr. Johnson was at one time employed by The Plaindealer Co. Rev. Father Barth was in Chicago several days the first of the week at­ tending the convention of German Cath­ olic Societies of Illinois which opened at the auditorium on Sunday last. Mrs. E. J. Hazel will lead the Y. P. C. U. devotional meeting at the Uni- versalist church next Sunday evening at 7:15. (Memorial Day.) Subject: Responsibility of Our Inheritance." Several of the boys who live in and around McHenry and who served through the Spanish-American war will be interested to know that Col. Fred Bennett is planning ft reunion of the old Third to be held in Joliet in June or July next. Judge C. H. Donnelly and Master-in- Chancery, Geo. W. Fields, of Wood­ stock, drove through McHenry Satur­ day afternoon on their way to Pistakee. Mr. Fields is a frequent caller in this village but Judge Donnelly seldom gets here but once a year. Guy C.Lemmers, of the Hebron Trib­ une and Geo. A. Hunt, of Greenwood, were in McHenry last Saturday and made us a friendly calL Mr. Hunt was here in the interest of the Farmer's as­ sociation to ascertain, if possible, the number of people likely to attend the picnic at Madison on June 4. Mr. Lem* mere told us he was merely acting as chaperone for Mr. Hunt. "A negro ran a against a young lady in Mississippi last Sunday. Her escort went home and procured a revolver. The negro said he had as much right to the side-walk as any one. The coroner's jury said the deoeased committed sui­ cide." faithfully cared for by her three daugh­ ters who were constantly with her, her tired spirit longed for that release which has come; so quiet and so peace­ ful did the end come, that it may indeed be said, she "fell asleep" in this life to be awakened in the next by the many loved ones awating to welcome her. Her funeral services were held from the Universalist church, which had been her church home and also that of her three daughters. The sermon by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Miller, was preached from the tex| found in John 14th chap­ ter and the 27th verse: "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. *' Most beautiful music was rendered by Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh whose kindly services and sym­ pathetic voices have brought sweet solace to many mourning hearts. That Mrs. McCollum was held in high esteem was manifested by the large congregation present,'and also by the beautiful floral offerings sent by the Ladies Willing Workers society, and by the relatives, friends and neighbors. Thus passes from our midst another -loved one, who will be missed by so many. "Then fare thee well, no words can breathe How close how dear the mystic spell That bound our lives In one strong bond, Then friend and mother, fare thee well." -J.A.8. Allowance for Circuit Clerk. At the last session of the state legis­ lature a bill was passed allowing the office of circuit clerk f6 a day instead of $3 whila court is in session. This applies to ail counties except Cook. It does not increase the salary of the clerk but makes a greater allowance tor the deputy and incidental expehcee. Alone In Mid-Ocean or on the train, in the house or while at your office duties, you are subject to disagreeable results from irregular or excessive diet Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures postively Constipation, Indigestion, Sick Headache and Stomach Trouble. Sold by Julia A. Story and G. W. Besley. V 8HALL WE CELEBRATE? If McHenry Is to Celebrate This Tear Now ,, lsf the Time to Commence. Will McHenry have a Fourth of July celebration this year? If such is the in­ tention now is the time to commence making arrangements. There is no reason why McHenry should not have the largest celebration ever held here if our people only take the matter in hand early enough. In order to insure success and an immenee crowd an early start is necessary, and the present is none too soon. A'meeting of those interested should be called and a decision arrived at be­ fore the neighboring towns make any arrangements whatsoever. Gomeaow, get a hustle on you. , • Stereoptlcan Lecture on Wexloo. We are pleased to make known to our readers that the Rev. M. W. Barth, pas­ tor of St. Mary's church, McHenry, will give a descriptive lecture on Mexico at the Riverside ball, next Monday even­ ing, May 37t,h. The great development going on in our sister Republic Mexico during the past ten years has cansed the people of this country to take more interest in that ancient and slow-going country on the south of us. A book entitled "The Awakening of a Nation," which ap­ peared in this country lately has still more stimulated that interest. During the past years millions of dollara have been invested in Mexican lands, mines, plantations, etc., by citizens of the United States. Gen. Diaz has been president of Mexico for the past eighteen years and by his wise and firm rule has held all contending and revolutionary forces in check, thus giving stability to the gov eminent and peace and prosperity to the country. President Diaz is aged and several times of late reports of his death became current. Judging from the past political history of Mexico it is quite probable that at the death of Diaz, in the scramble for the presidency, a pro­ tracted revolution or war between con tending parties may take place. If such be the case it might become necessary for the United States to interfere in order to protect the interests of the American citizens in that country. And, just as like as not, if our flag is taken down there and raised it will not be taken down again. Mexico may be an­ nexed to our country as was the state of Texas and other territories in days not long gone by. Of late years many of oar people have traveled in Mexico. Every winter "tourist trains" leave for a month's tour and sojourn in that glorious "tand of Sunshine." Father Barth, who thus toured Mexico some time ago with a party of seventy-five people, will de scribe what can be seen in that ancient and beautiful land to the south of us, separated from our country only by the Rio Grande river and an imaginary line. The lecture will be illustrated by stereoptican views. Over 80 colored and plain photographic pictures about 15 feet square, thrown on a white screen by means of the stereoptican will do much to give the audience a good idea of "Old Mexico." Admission to lecture 35 cents. Reserved seats 10 cents extra. Lecture will commence at,..J| sharp. ' ̂ .w'.T" Qrand Opening May •$•*>" i , ' Messrs. Grot and Damgardt are mak­ ing arrangements for a grand opening of the McHenry brewery Saturday May 25. A parade will be one of the features and an invitation is extended to the pub­ lic to be present. A large amount of money has been consumed in remodeling and renovating the brewery since these gentlemen leased it and the claim is made that nothing superior in their line is on the market. The McHenry Mili­ tary band will be-present and discourse some of their choicest selections. Ladlei' Cemetery Aid Soelety. ^ The Ladies' Cemetery Aid society will meet with Mrs. James B. Perry Tuesday May 28th at 3 p. m. All interested are most urgently requested to be present and aid in forming a society whose ob­ ject is to co-operate with and aid the trustees in making our cemetery so beautiful that each and all may feel proud of it JULIA A. STORY, Sea A New Pastor. The Universalist Society of McHenry and Ringwood has secured the services of the Rev. F. W. Miller, late of West- field, Pa, as pastor for the ensuing year. Mr. Miller is a scholarly gentleman and has entered upon his pastorate in a zealous manner. As the opportunity is ripe for Such work good results must follow. . Adjourned Meeting;. The adjourned meeting of the Ceme­ tery association will be held at the city hall on Saturday evening May 25th at 7:30 p. m. for the purpose of electing of­ ficers and the transacting of business. Ail lot owners and others interested are requested to be present Dance May 18. : A grand dance will be givt^rw Pint & Hasan's hall, Ringwood, Saturday evening May 25. Fine music Mid a pleasant evening is assured. tiordial invitation is extended to all. Current Event Clnb. The Current Event club, having post­ poned its regular meeting on account of rain, will meet Tuesday evening, May 28th, with Miss Julia A, Stury. M<p- ben win ratain the BMM topic* - INFORMATION GATHERED FROtF VARIOUS SOURCES. CENERAL COUNTY NEWS. San* of the Happenings tai oar CV»anl|f ;• in Condensed Form Car Xfauy Pewyla ' Exchange Gleaning*. Cornell Broe. at Huntley have con­ tracted for 35,000 pounds of milk per day tor the ensuing six months. The City Council recently passed an ordinance requiring the full amount of license fee for dram shops in advance. $3000 is now in the hands of the city treasurer, the result of the three saloon licenses granted last week.--Marengo News. The highway commissioners of the town of Hebron tested the new road grader last Saturday and found it ggpf fectly satisfactory. It is one of the latest improved machines and will add greatly to the effectiveness of road work.--Hebron Tribune. A class of nine will be graduated from the Harvard high school on Thursday evening. June 13, the mem­ bers being Winnie field, Anna Traver, Emma Symonds, Eloise Church, Kate O'Connor, Madge Coe, Joanna Burlap Paul Goddard and Elmer Mnnger.--- Harvard Independent Last Saturday the Woodstock High School baseball nine defeated the Oaiy nine on the home grounds by the phe­ nomenal score of 35 to 5. It was a slugging match all along the line, and the Cary boys went home feeling as though they had| been up against the real thing in thTwwuTJall line.--Senti­ nel Woodstock. Miss Hattie Ladd has been engaged for another year by the board of educa­ tion at Woodstock to teach in their public school for the ensuing school year. Miss Ladd is completing her first year's work there and her retention for another year is sufficient evidenoe as to her ability and the satisfaction she is giving.--Harvard Herald. Bert Lanning took a busload of jofij fishermen over to Burton's Bridge in the east part of the county Saturday evening on a fishing excursion. The party consisted of Louie Schmidt, Jas. and Francis McGovern, Wm. Malberg, Clark Williams, Wm. Stafford, James Young, Rockford. The weather proved too cold and windy for good fishing and only a small catch was mad&--Marengo Republican. Henry Sullivan, of Seneca, has taken charge of the Hartland Creamery Com­ pany's factory at Bassett's corners, five miles northwest of this city, and will manage the same in the future. The new company made no mistake in selecting a man to take charge of the factory as Henry has had a long exper­ ience in the business and is in every way capable of managing the plant-- McHenry County Democrat. , Street Commissioner Henderson aad a gang of men have been busy at work for a few days cleaning up and hauling away the stones on the streets. And now the streets are cleaned Village Marshal Henderson wants no more bicycle riding on the walks, as he fean that if the village ordinance concern­ ing bicycles is violated Constable Hen­ derson will be obliged to serve warrants for the arrest of such bicyclists. Night Watch Henderson also wishes bicyclists to carry lighted lamps on their bicycles after dark.--Nunda Herald. fcjfc . Vii \-uLy * y 'v#$i ' i ' . i / s , » ':£m 'A' - 4*# Ed Sutton, of McHenry, was m<:-_ hibiting his fine French Coach horse, "Star Light,"on our streets, one day last week, and he attracted the atten­ tion of every lover of a good horse, in our midst He is indeed a fine Coal black in color, full sixteen hands high, and will weigh about 1400poilttd&. Is clean limbed, strong, and has fine action. For both road and draft par- poses, and in fact as an all purpose horse he has no superior. He wa* JOHN M. PAMGAKD. greatly admired by all who saw hia, while here.--Algonquin Citizen. Arrangements for the proper observ­ ance of Decoration Day are well under way and it goes without saying that an appropriate and interesting program will be presented. The address will he delivered by Dr. Wm. A. Burch of Northwestern University, admitted by all to be one of the finest platform orators in the west These who heard this eloquent speaker at the high school commencement exercises last Jgae' jrill be sure to be on hand May ifc 1»a ladies of the W. R. C. the arrangements and thai not ante's a suseessfttl and patriot!* r1 anoe of the day --Riohiaoad G • v-vwvv v. &!' I -""t" V . ti".: »• Will' ' ( ' V& * i&Wc* 4 * * • .. 1*. ^ J&t... ^ . . . f.iS . 'fclS&iSirAf • • A ; - "