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> 'V *«*' :"" ̂ . NIIMRPD » DIRECTORY I BU8INES8 CAXIDE. DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. 3ICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. Bee aad eeaWteace In Justen's Block, jper the niJaAnler Office, McHenry. j ' 0. H. FEGEKH. M. D. PHYSICIAN AND > 111. Office at Itcsic McHenry, S: I)R. A. E. ADEI]«GEB. Port Office balldlngk one door east of I. Miller's MOn, West McHenry. III. Resl- dence, hon*e formerly occupied by Dr. Os­ borne. A1I professional calls promptly at­ tended to. FBED'K C. PAGE, M. D. -Special at- of eye, ear, toil s. m., 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p. ID. Office. Church block, Woodstock, 111. Telephone--Office, 128; Resi­ dence, 123. KNIGHT & BROWN. A TTOBNEYS AT LAW. 100 Washington street, Chicago, III. ATTORNEY, -#»• lections a C. f. BARNES. , and Counselor. Col- Damage Sult«,etc. See at Wooastocs,!!!. D. T. SMILEY, A TTORNEY, Counselor, Solicitor and No- " tary Public. Will give prompt and Im­ mediate attention to all business intrusted to his care. Office in HOy's Block, Woodstock, II F. C. ROSS, D. D. S.- JHcHemy Over Oiran & ChapellVBtore f/l H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General Jn- surance Agent, including Accident j- f ^ - and Life Insurance. * WKSTMCHENBV, - - III. • DR. W. C. BESLEY \ « Surgeon Dentist llifendsl Block WOODSTOCK, ILL. MICHAEL MATTSEN Artistic Decorating Painting and .Paper Hanging 0 1'laindealer office, McHenry. V 496 Bowen Ave., Chicago. References: The numerous people for whom 5 : r •»'--'• ill Mcil I have done decorating in i lenry. e£.?\ CHURCHES. UNIVER8ALIST. ;'IN w. milub SJ. Walsh . C. Mead Ur. H. T. Brown Bupt . of Sunday-School Assistant urer ....President ..Secretary .10.90 p m .11.4JS p m . ,7.15p m $5 ..PASTOR ....... .. ..President ..Clerk Treasurer .Miss Bernice Perry ....W. A. Cristy WILIJKO WORKERS. i. John I. Story : ..President i. James B. 1'erry Vice President . F. C. Boss " W.A. Cristy ........ T. P. C. V. ss Julia A. Story ... -- .. ss BernleeeTerry... Iter vices: Stated Sermon. *. yuiKiay SchooJ. ... ~W METHODIST EPISCOPAL. IfeT. W. L. Whipple Pastor Preaching Sunday 10:80 A. u. Sunday- School. 12 M. JJr. A. E. Auringer #... Su] Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:90 p. M. Ladies' Aid .Society meet each alternate Mrs. A. E. Auringer, President, Hiss Wilson, Secretary. Cordial invitation is extended to alL •IT ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GEBMAN.) OSunday services: Low Mass at 8:00 a. m.; Blgli Mass and Sermon at 16:00 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:00 p. m.; Vesper Services and Ben­ ediction at 2:30 p. m. REV. M. W. BARTH, Pastor. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. * Rqgular Sunday Services at 8 a. m. and 10 ^$4 Vespers at 3 p. m., Sunday School at 11:80 ;mm' R*v. FATHER O'NEIL,. Pastor. ^ ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GEBMAN.) St. John's Catholic Church, Johnsburg taveservices on Sunday as follows: High Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. BBV. FATHER MRHRINU. Pastor * SOCIETIES. "• MASONIC. MCHENRY LODOE, No. 158, A. F.aqd A. M.-- •Multr Communications the second and aurth Mondays in eaoh month; „ " BOLLIN WAITK. W. M. JOHN EVANSON. Secy. W.C.O.F. Bt. Patrick's Court, No. 187. W. C. O. F., meet "ie First Saturday and Third Wednesday renings of each month, at Forester Hall. MRS. K- J- SUTTON, Chief Ranger. LORKTT* WALSH. Secretary. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth eduesday evenings of each month, at their ,11, over Evanson's. store. _ W. P. STEVENS, Consul. H. C. MEAD, Clerk. Chicago & North-Western. Tv" Leave icago. JK> a m BID... IMttpm-. KlOam... num.. On m... 18.36 p m |#>pm.,i . Leave McHenry. 7JBam... ?JSam... hiss l.in p ni-. §.15 p m.i 7.32 a m.. 7.08 n m .. 7.42 p in.... 742 p m...4 7.12 am. Effective July 1. 1901. WEEK DAT TRAI1W. KORTHBOCND : i,:.'..... Via Elgin.. .**,», .....Via Elgin ....... ... Via Des Plaine#...?.. ....Via Des Plidiu* ........Via Elgin.,.... . .... Via Des PlaiiujS»..« SUNDAY THAI.Nil. ....Via Des I'laintjS.... Via Elgin. ....ii . ..Via 1H» Plainer..... Via Eitrin........ FRIDAY TRAIN*. Via Elgin........ .JttTURDAY THAIS* ,i.-ijyia Des Plaint*.... IwKEK DAY TRAipg, SOPTHBOUNII. ....Via Des Plain*.... .Via Elgin .....Via Des Plaituas.... ........ Via Elgin..,..... Via Des Plainas. .iv"*®OSDAY TRAINJ Via Elirin .... &*.. Via Des Piainas J i t * . V i a K i e i u . . . . . . . . . ».*i.Via De.slslain«i,.. , ilONUAY TRAIKf. ...;Via Des i lainai • Arrive Kellenry. ^ 10.10 a m 1,11.34 a m ,..10.10 a ni .. .4.40 p m .. .6.54 p m . ..tiJ>4 p m ....9.37 a m ...11.14 a m ,.11.14 am ... 5.00pm ,...3.00 p m ....3.00 p m Arrive Chicago. ... .9.30 a m ...10.10 a m .. .9.50 a m ... .5.50 p m ....7.45 pm . 10.30 p m . .8.25 p m .10.15 p m >.9.46 p m . 8.35 a m Don't Kill «»• Birds. The English sparrow bonnty law 1m a thing the past, having been repealed by the last legislature, repeal going into effect July 1, 1901. It has been noticed many boys make a practice of shooting most any song bird that hap Ih«»« to show its head, when out with a rifle. Be careful, boys, the little song' stere are all protected by law mad you might get your foot in it. INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. It«m* CnMnlng Local AflMi* I1ckc< v Dp kjr the Way. Elgin Batter DUrkat The offerings were but 82 tubs; put up by the Dorr Creamery company. No bids were made and the market closed without sales. The official price was made firm at 19 cents. The sales for the past week showed a decrease in the output,, the figure* being 714,000 pounds. Born--to Mr. and Mrs. Martin May, on Monday, July 15, a girl. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bowers are en tertaining a new baby bay at their home." Simon Stoffel has a fine line of boy's crash suits, consisting of pants and blonse, for 65c, 75, and 85c. Father Deere, pastor of the Catholic church at Spring Grove, will move into the new parsonage this week. The Willing Workers will meet in the church parlors on Thursday after­ noon of next week at the usual hour. All the 'bus drivers employed by Wm. Holts now wear neat, lettered caps, making some of them quite good look­ ing. Chas. Michaels, of Johnsburgh, has secured the contract for lathing the new bank building and' has commenoed work. There is a crossing in bad condition in front of Barbian's cigar store. All passing that way in the dark should step high. The North-Western road have intro­ duced a new block systew on this Una, making a collision practically an im­ possibility. Gilbert Bros, have a nice showing in the fruit line these da|B, and its ail put where people can see it "Hustle" is their motto. We received a letter from N. A. Hue- mann stating that he had suffered a relapse and would not be home as soon, as expected. The gentle zephyrs wafted in through our sanctum door tell us that a wed­ ding in high life will take place in the near future. In taking a look through Stoffel's store one would be surprised at the im- mence stock of hammocks he has on hand. Good ones too. Last Saturday was the beet day for the bus lines this summer, a large num­ ber of people ooming out to the Bay and resorts along the river. Frank McOmber is building a vat forty feet long at the condenser, and one glance at it convinces us that it is no simple piece of work. 3. Reynolds has moved into the John Justen house on Elm street, re­ cently vacated, by F. E* Angevine, making it much more convenient for him. This office will soon have a large and complete stock of sample calendars. Hold your order until our agent calls and shows yon the goods and makes prices. The third Illinois regiment of Nation­ al Guards will go into camp at Spring­ field for one week, commencing Satur­ day, July 37. A large number from Woodstock will be on the list. Please don't forget that this paper wants all the news. If you have some little item that yon think interesting just hail the reporter wherever you see him or leave a note at the office. The photo engravers, of Chicago* will hold their second annual picnic at Fox River Park, at, Cary, on August 4. Mr. and Mrs. John Buch of this place have been invited to participate. Richards & Kimball have a brand of cigars called the "Riverside Special," and S. S. Chapell has one called the "S. S. C." The writer is a pretty good judge of a cigar, and pronounces them good. Barbian Bros, are the makers. Dr. Auringer's horse caused some ex­ citement on the west side Friday by running faster than the law allows and without the consent of its driver, Archie Auringer. It finally pulled up in Stof- fel's yard without doing much damage- The reporter stopped in at Evanson's store one day this week and noticed a fine line of summer dress goods on his shelves and counters and wondered why people will go to Chicago to trade when such a display can be seen at home. Wm. Mers has it too! A new camera, and he isn't doing a thing to the beauti­ ful scenes about town. Of course he has a taste of his own and some scenes which he is pleased to show to his friends are not as beautiful as they are expressive. Miaw Lola Lynch our competent Ridgefield correspondent, will take her vacation soon, consequently there will be no regular letter from that place until her return in September. Any contributions sent in by our readers in that section will be greatly appreciated. W. A. Cristy, R. Waite, S. S. Chap­ ell and John Evanson drove, over to Woodstock last Thursday and assisted in the initiation of a Knight Templar candidate. The Woodstock command- ery voted not to.attend the meeting at Louisville as was intended. _ In a one-quarter mile running race at Gage's park last Sunday Ed. Granger's horse was defeated by one owned by a wandering baud of horse traders. Con­ siderable excitement was manifest and not a little money changed hands. Say, J. G.. can't you scare up a little more excitement, that's just what we want OF A PERSONAL MATURE. PFOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOI»LE THAT WE KNOW, T A." Weekly Badfct of Panoul Matters Picked V| fm and Them by The Plaindealawr Sort be. Mrs, Simon Stoffel Chicagoed yester­ day. Mrs. Bird was a Chicago visitor last week. F. L. McOmber was an Elgin visitor Monday Father Stackable had business in Chi­ cago Monday. G. W. Resley transacted business in Chicago Tuesday. M. J. Walsh made a burinen trip to Chicago yesterday. Henry Miller took in the sights at the windy city Monday. Rev. W. L. Whipple was a Chicago visitor on Mondfty. Clyde Thurlwell left on Monday morning for Oklahoma. Miss Celia Frisby has been spending the past week in Woodstock. Mrs, D. G. Wells and sister drove over to Woodstock yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Fiisby apent Sun­ day with Terra Cotta friends.. Miss Lizzie Thelen, of Elgin, sprat Tueeday evening with friends here. Geo. Engeln has returned from a several months' sojourn in Chicago. Geo. Blethen, of Nunda, was a Mc­ Henry caller last Saturday evening. R. H. Owen is out from Chicago tun­ ing pianos for several of our people. Miss Rose Huemann is very ill with typhoid fever at the home of her parents. Miss Millie Lawrence is entertaining her oousin, Katie Lawrence, of Chicago. Miss Gertie Freund, of Chicago, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Anton Barbian. Will Merz and sister, Bertha, went to GalesviUe,' Wis., Monday, to visit a sis'* ter. Jaa Walsh, of Chicago, was Enter­ tained by his brother, John, over Sun­ day. Miss Anna Stilling and Mrs. Peter Miller were Richmond callers laft Fri­ day. Miss Edna Saylor spent Tuesday with Miss Mabel Yassy, at the home of R Waite. Mrs. Nesmith, of Capron, 111., Was a guest last week of her daughter, Mm. J, J. Reser. Mrs. Robert Schiessle and daughter, Nettie, were among the Chicago visitors yesterday. Miss Mary Freund entertained her sis ter, Annie, of Johnsburgh, a few days last week. Albert Holly will act as "comp" in The Plaindealer office until college opeps in the fall. Park Buckley Mid Jobn O'Brien, of Chicago, gave Dr. D. G. Wells a pleas­ ant call Tuesday. Mrs. Theo. Bickler oalled on her daughter-in-law, who is very sick, in Chicago, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bull winkle, of Chicago, were Sunday visitors at the home of A. L. Howe. Mrs. E. H. Walker, of Geneva Lake, was the gueet of her daughter, Mrs. W. A. Cristy, last Friday. Misses Maude Van Slyke and Laura Wenholz, of Algonquin, were McHenry, callers last Thursday. Carl Mead and his sister, Mrs. & L. Dal ton, of Hampshire, visited friends at Fron, Wis., last week. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Bennett, of Chi­ cago, are spending the week at the home of Homer Clemens. Mrs. Sarah McOmber, of Chicago, has been here the past week superintending repairs on her property. Peter Bishop has returned from a several month's stay in Chicago and will spend the summer here. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bethke, of Dun­ dee. are visiting the latter'* parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Block. . Mrs. Geo. E. Sisley, of Genoa, 111., was the guest of her brother, C. D. Schoonmaker, last Friday. L. E. Bennett and family left this morning for Racine,,Wis., where they will make their future home. C. Orre and son, C. Molanderandson, and W. Smith, of Chicago, were enter­ tained over Sunday by J. D. Lodtz. Misses Mabel and Florence Vasey, of Chicago, will spend several weeks at the home of their grandfather, R. Waits. John Fay, shipping clerk for Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co., Chicago, and family are visiting at the home of his mother. Father Ferhollin and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schuenemann, of Waukegan, were guests at the home of Michael Justen last week. M. D. Smalley has gone to Racine, Wis,, where he has found employment. His wife will remain in McHenry tor some time. F. H. Opfergelt, of Woodstock, and daughter, Mrs. Richardson, of Milwau­ kee, were calling on Dr. D. G. Wells last Saturday. Frank A Schumacher returned to his duties in Chicago, Tuesday, aftor a two week's visit with his parents, Mr. and Mis. Wm. S. Schumacher. Mrs. Iserman, accompanied bg^hgr children and mother-in-law, of Chicago, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Schumacher. Mr. Mid Mrs. B. Behr, of Chicago, who have been spending tiie past week with H. Zimmermann and family, re­ turned to Chicago Sunday. * Henry Simes was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. H. c. Mead spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Ohicftgo. ' John Meyers, of Chicago, Is visiting friends here this week. Albert Reynolds, of Chicago, spent Sunday with his parents here Jay Going, of Chicago, is visiting rel­ atives and friends here this week. Miss Minnie Nickels, of Algonquin, spent Sunday with relatives here. August Beckel, of Chicago, was the guest of Henry Simes and family Sun­ day. Mrs. E. Lamphere wad daughter, Miss Hattie, ai* guests of Elgin friends this week. * Mrs. A. F. Law, and daughter, Hasel, of Waukegan, are visitihg at B. Gil­ bert's this week. Misses Anna and Katie Stengle, of Chicago, are visiting Henry Heimer and wife this week. Miss Delo Knox and tiro friends re­ turned to their home in lilgin Saturday, after a week's visit here. Miss Christina Buss and Mollie Sicher spent Saturday and Sunday with Joseph Buss and family at Carpentersville. Misses Lillie Heimer atid Etta Colby went to Chicago Saturday to spend a few weeks with friends and relatives. Messrs. Chas. and Frank Hahn, of Chicago, are spending a two weeks' va­ cation with W. F. Gallaher and family. Wilbert Belding, of West Chicago, spent the latter part of last week visit­ ing at the homo of Dr. ted Mrs, F. C. Ross. Misses Anna and Laura and Messrs. John and Arthur Smith, all of Cary, spent Sunday at the home of Chris. Smith. G. H, Pederaon returned to his home in Chicago Sunday evening after a two weeks' visit with Henry Simes and family. Mrs. Chris. Knowles and daughters, Irene and Lillie, of Chicago, spent the first of the week visiting relatives in and around McHenry. Miss Charlotte Madden. Mrs. Peter Schreiner and daughters, Maud and Susie, spent Wednesday .with Mr. and Mrs. Green at Ringwdodf Misses Anna and Tina behr, of Chica­ go, who spent the past two weeks visit­ ing Misses Anna and Bessie Zimmerman, returned to their home Sunday evening Mrs. Julia Francisco, who left this vil­ lage about twenty-five years ago, is here visiting her brother, Frank Kimball. She is now making her home at Sac City, Iowa. Geo. Gilbert left Wednesday morning for a visit to the Pan American Exposi­ tion at Buffalo. He may take a trip through to the coast before returning to McHenxy. , Maple TM«* Djrteg. Many maple trees about town are dying and all owing to a little insect called the cotton scale. The limbs of the trees are covered with a soft white substance resembling cotton, under­ neath which can be found the insect that is causing the havoc. It was first noticed last year and there seemed no hope of saving the trees except by cut­ ting off those limbs which were infected. This season J. V. Buckland, of Ring- wood, has come to the rescue. He has sprayed some of the smaller trees with a solution of his own manufacture and the chances are that the insects can be driven from them. How to get at the large maples is a quandary to owners. A Short Life. A girl was bora to Mr. and Mn. C. C. Chapell on Tuesday afternoon, but the little one only lived a few hours. No one but the loving mother knows the sorrow of losing the new-born babe, of all the fond hopes and pictures of a bright and happy futnre that are shat­ tered. Mr. and Mrs. Chapell have the sincere sympathy of all their friends. At the Old Stajtd. Thomas Burke has again opened his meat market down near the river. Mr. Burke is an old hand at the business and needs no introduction to our people, as he run a shop in the same place a great many years. He intends to handle all kinds of fresh and salt meats, and will buy all kinds of live stock. See his ad oil another page of this pape|. : JPlentc At XeCollnm'*. •» Several ladies and their children, drove out to McCollufn's lake last Thursday and indulged iu a good, old- fashioned picnic, on C. C. Colby's grounds. To say the least the children enjoyed shemselves to their heart's content, and if the reports are true the older ones e»joyed the outing jast as much../ :/V' 74,000 MEN QUIT WORK MANY MORE WILL PROBABLY WALK OUT THIS WEEK. * WAS IT A BALL GAME? Or DM the Boys Entertain Wilk a gltag Kxhibition? See the Difference ? The Milk News, the organ of the Milk Shippers union, gives the price of milk as fixed by the board of directors as 85 cents for July and 90 cents for August. The Gail Borden Co. of this place are offering 90 cents for July milk and $1.05 for August NOTICE. There are hi this office several photo­ graphs that have from time to time been .loaned to us and desiring to-re- turn them and as they have not all been properly labled would consider it a owners would call for then" PLAINDEALER CO. RWonl;«WBedlt Among the papers recorded at Wood­ stock last week was a mortage for one hundred and fifty millions of dollars. We would buy an automobile. A Strike Which Threatens to he the Greatest In the History of Organised Labor Is Inaugurated. Seventy-four thousand men employed in the mills of the American Tin Plate Company, American Steel Hoop Com pany, and American Sheet Steel Com­ pany quit work in obedience to the or­ der of President Shaffer of the Amalga­ mated Association. If a settlement of the trouble is not speedily reached the order for suspen­ sion of work will unquestionably be ex­ tended to members of the association throughout the United States, directly affecting 300,000 men. Other branches of organized labor are already express­ ing sympathy for the steel workers and in some instances showing a willingness to quit work and thereby aid in estab­ lishing the Amalgamated association upon a firmer basis. If the differences between employer and employe are not settled without de­ lay it is estimated that a few weeks from now will find 1,000,000 men unem ployed. The cost of such a strike is conservatively estimated at $8,000,000 a day. , Can We Have Band Concerts* . 1 The McHenry Military Band, ttftifer the leadership of J. E. Pratt, is coming to the front rapidly, and is rendering some high grade music. The boys are all workers and wish to give McHenry people a band to be proud of. Now Mr. Pratt informs us that they are fully prepared and are perfectly willing to give concerts in the park once a week, if the citizens will furnish a few gaso line torches. This is a very small con sideration for an evening's entertain­ ment once a week. Will some lover of music take the matter in hand and raise enough money, or will the village board appropriate the amount? || An Old Settler. F. K. Granger with daughters, Maljel and Marguerite, were in Janesville.Wis. over Sunday. He visited his brother, Augustus, while there. Mr. Augustus Granger was a long time resident of this place and vicinity. He came west and took up the Sam Wilson farm on the Lake and McHenry county line five miles southeast of McHenry in the year 1848. He was one of the first settlers in West McHenry when the railroad was built. He is near 82 years of age and is the father of ten children, all living, and the youngest one over 35 years of age It is needless to say, his grand children constitute an army in number. The Gall Borden Milk Bottling Works. The various committees, in connection with the new factory met on Tuesday evening, and took final action on mat­ ters connected with the factory. It was decided that 70 per cent only of the amount originally subscribed would be needed to pay up all bills and expenses. All amounts collected in excess of 70 per cent will be immediately returned to the respective snbsc^^f,. The show­ ing is a creditable one, and highly satis­ factory to all parties. More Improvements. Rev. M. W. Barth has purchased an acre of ground'in the rear of St, Mary's church where he will erect a barn. He has also made many improvements in the parsonage, enlarging some of the rooms, decorating the walk and cement­ ing the cellar. Rev. Barth is thorough­ ly np to-date in all things and his parishoners watch his progress!veness with entire satisfaction. Additional Locals. Farmers in this vicinity say that the oat crop will be comparatively light, that hay is only about half a crop. The corn is looking fine in most places at this writing. A ball team of the younger try wen to Richmond last Wednesday and Were defeated to the tune of 15 to 9. The boys say they will load up for them next time and malts the score look dif­ ferent. Win. Bell, the concrete builder of Elgin, has beea here this week putting a tar and gravel roof on the new bank building. Mr. Bell has a large busi­ ness, the result of giving satisfactory work at all times The Fox river is becoming very shal­ low, and in some places, where no ef­ fort is made to prevent it the weeds are hiding the river from view. However, the fish still bite and many fine speci­ mens are landed every day. The road grader in the hands of Geo. Meyers, has been doing some effective work about town the past week. The present village board are bound to have things done up right, and their actions are deserving of comment. That big batch of weeds in the vacant lot in front of the Riverside House is not a beautiful sight, and hanging over the side walk after a nun or heavy dew cause considerable annoyance to pedes­ trians. There are also several other places about town where weeds over­ hang the walks. K. G. Dekker, who has placed an ad as, is d ing a nice business in the delecacy line. He has a fine stock of imported and don» cheese, canned meats and fish anu smoked meats. Fr toy bottled goods also take up a goodly portion of his shelves. Mr. Dek­ ker and his wife are" estimable people and we hope BHfflmrfnl •*'t GENERAL COUNTY NEWI. There have been a great many games of ball played in McHenry in the past, but the one played in Gage's park last Sunday was the worst eyer. The Mc­ Henry regulars (some not so regular) de­ feated the Spring Grove railroaders by a score of 20 to 12. It did mate one's heart ache to see the way those boys handled that little pig skin sphere. It was surely not too cold to play nor was there many whiskers on the ball at any time. The only way the matter can be solved is to infer that McHenry did not wish to do their opponents too badly, and the Spring Groves, seeing the hope­ lessness of their task, from the first lo$t all interest. The one real brilliant play was made by Starshank, who pulled down a skyscraper in center field, being compelled to pick it out from among the leaves of the trees. Another very pronounced feature was the rooting by the younger element The Spring Groves were not satisfied with their defeat Wnd backed by one of their flush friends offered to play the McHenry Juniors. They played a five inning game, and (is it possible?) were defeated to the tune of 16 to 4. The McHenry Regulars will play the Spring Groves at Spring Grove next Sunday. Now boys, ginger up. DEATH OF EDGAR J. WARD WeIi-Kao«rn Dentlnt Succnmbt After a Prolonged Illness. Edgar J. Ward, a dentist having of­ fices in suite 809 Columbus Memorial building, died at his residence, 5319 Prairie avenue, yesterday afternoon after a prolonged illness. Mr Ward came to Chicago shortly after the World's Fair and established a large dental practice. He was also president of the E. J. Ward company, a corpor^ ation organized by him dealing in rail­ road supplies, with offices at 100 Lake street Decedent was a member of Engle- wood commandery No. 59, Knights Templars, and was also a member of the Mystic Shrine. He leaves a wife and son, the latter 10 years of age. Funeral services will be held at the family residence Saturday at 2 p.m. and burial will be at Oakwoods.--Chicago Daily News. Dr. Ward haa bean making McHenry his hunting and fishing headquartam for some yearn, and his many friaada^ will read the above articleawith the deepest regret He was one of those good hearted, noble men, liked by all who met him in either business or society. Cross-Roads) Sign Boards. Under the above head The Woodstock Sentinel has brought before its readers the advisability of placing sign boards at all road intersections. Every one who passes through thiB part of the county is at a loss which way to turn when the lake regions are reached. There the roads turn and twist in every direction; intersected at short intervals by cross roads and outleting into in­ numerable private roads, leading to hotels and cottages. It is enough to be­ wilder a person not acquainted with the lay of the country. McHenry county should put up these signs as far as the lines on all sides, then perhaps counties about us would take the hint and do likewise. The hotel managers would also do well to "label" their private roads, and this would sometimes save theirguests many unnecessary miles of trav#V . . The School Census. : The school census of McHenry town­ ship has been completed and from the treasurer's annual repoct ars glqaned the following items: / - - Males under 21 years .........467 Females under 31 years. . .497 Males between 0 and 21 V,• .310 Females.betweeh 6 and 21 ;^..3S6 ...212 ....2oy INFORMATION GATHERED V VARIOU8 80URCES. Males enrolled in graded schools... females enrolled in graded schools .... Males enrolled in ungraded schools Females enrolled in ungraded schools.. No. Districts having libraries.. No. books in libraries Males in private schools '...i-i'.i.'w Females In private schools ... 81 ... 5 ...507 ... 58 ... 45 Afternoon i'leasantly Spent. Mrs. E. M. Owen gave a reception at her home last Friday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. E. E. Thomas, who eptered upon her seventy-fiftn year last Sunday. The afternoon was pleasantly spent by the thirty ladies present tempting refreshments being served in the evening. Mrs. Thomas will remain in McHenry about two more weeks and then goes to New Tork to make her home with a daughter. Dele rail Lake Assembly. The fourth annual session of the Delevan Lake Assembly will be held twelve days this year, from July 84 to August 4. The management have great hopes for the success of this seasons' sessions. The many improvements up­ on the grounds, also the splendid dining hall arrangements, in charge of Shurt- leff, the caterer, assure the physical comfort for guests; while the fine array of talent upon the program is a sure guarantee for their abundant entertain­ ment. The Awakening. The little village of HairiesviUe was incorporated many years ago, but the community was depopulised through succeeding events and for years no of- F9QM Some of the Happenings ta oar C*aa|p ' in Condensed Foran for Ussy Peopte~ ,, ; Eich»B{e Gleaatnar*. - \ The Hebron Tribune is agitating til# waterworks question in that viHapp Keep at 'em Leminers. * g A proposition to erect a toWnshijp high school at Hebron was defeated, the vote standing 126 in favor to 158 against. ̂ H. L. Abraham has completed a welt - - f at the Kishwaukee factory that is prob­ ably one of the deepest in this section. It is 442 feet in depth, 362 feet beiag te rock. The well contains 405 fort of oold, sparkling water.--Marengo News. Last Wednesday morning, WITIiam Henry Judson, son of Mr. and Mn. John Judson, was drowned while bath­ ing in a mill pond near Lake Geneva. He was a very popular young man, sad the news of his death was a great shock to his friends. The Woodstock Sentinel says: "The latter part of last week E. Felt and A. E. South worth captured a monster snapping turtle at Dufield's lake. The immense chelpdra serpentina weighed 12 pounds, and was on exhibition for a day or two in the front window 'of tbe "Board of Trade" saloon. It was the largest turtle captured in these parted for several years." The Harvard Herald says: "Four operations were performed at Cottage Hospital Monday morning by Dr. C. M. Johnson, assisted by Dm. WindmaaQer and Doolittle of Woodstock. Mias Mat- tie Shufelt of Sharon, was operated on for appendicitis. Herman Lentil, who resides south of this city, was operated on for the same affliction. Jacob Wal­ ters, of Chemung, and the infant sou of Mr. and Mrs. John Haley, of Hartiaad, also submitted to operations. llM iNfc* tients are reoovering nioely." la this hospital Harvard has an institution that the entire county should take pride in. Very few cases have been lost sines it was first opened. The contract to build an iron Mdg* across the Kishwaukee river on the Harvard and Marengo road wailli on Saturday last to the Joliet Bridge Ca. for $3,000. There will be some Olher expenses, which will bring the total cost to $8,400. The hagepi ae«ftitr«f :the main stream will be fitted •»! life fM» ent bridge iemowred. Thai consist of two i wide, with an 8-foot railing. It la to he completed within 75 days from Arte of contract The county pays one half of the cost and Marengo township the ia» mainder.--Harvard Independent. The McHenry county board of as­ sessment review met in this city, Mon­ day, and organised for ite iabots, whioh are the most intricate and trying tlmt can come before any body of dfisUi'ii the county. F. A. Stevens is nhaftifllBin of the new board by virtue of th* f*»- visions of the law, and F. E. Hohnea, of Richmond, was elected secretary. Die The hoard adopted the same rates that governed the board last year, and is now ready to receive and act upon aU com­ plaints that may come before them, whether of those who fed that they have been assessed too high or of those who feel that others have not been assessed high enough. It ia probable that there will be enough o( these to make the members of the honrd earn their salaries.--Woodstock Sentinel. A Mew Law. Under the new law, which went into effect July 1, the following are aoMMpt from jury service: The governor, Hen- tenant governor, secretary of states IMt* ^ ditor of public accounts, treasurer, ' superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, members of theigeWF- al assembly during the etnslovM, all judges of courts, "all clerks of court* sheriffs, coroners, postmasters, mall- carriers, practicing attorneys, all of­ ficers of the United States, offlriating ministers of gospel, school teachsrn during the term of school, practicing physicians registered and assistant phar* macists, constant ferrymen, mayors of cities, policemen, active members of the fire department, embalmem under­ takers. and funeral directors actively engaged in their business. MeHenry Caaaty Fair. The Great McHenry County Fair, which will be held at Woodstock An- gust 27 to 30, will snrpaaaiHiGrthlac **** before attempted in the county. Many improvements have been made in the grounds and buildings for the conven­ ience of both exhibitors and vlitlHjiU, The horse races will be exceptiaMilty good, Among the many attractions that have been slated is the Bfekatt family of contortionists, dancora and aerial performers, It has also been given out that no gambling game will be allowed on the grounds, and the management deserves great credit it this move. The Woodiuea. :V,j Marvin Quackenbush, of Doade* will probably be a candidate for head consul of the Modern Woodmen at next election. The biggest event in the initiation of candidates ever held by the Modem Woodmen was held at Peoria. Tuesday, July 9, 500 members having beea taken into the order. The camp at Bwcin , :'"v si $ aj - VJ ficers were elected, simply because they - re not needed. Recently the people | fnri islied the members and the awoke from their Rip Van other 400 were drawn ftom the bleep and elected village offioeis. / 1 ( within a