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VOLUME XXVII. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1902. vfi "*"'*•4^ • • •••• INTERESTING MEETINGS INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. BEING HELD AT THE UNIVER8A- -LIST CHURCH THIS WEEK. Itoi Concerning Local Uj by the 1 Alhin Piofced V m f . PrmMlug by Some of th< Ablest Mlnlitei* • *#« ip SotMy--Large Congregations In Attendance Each Evenlnf, The special meetings at the Univers- alist church during the past week have aroused considerable interest, being At­ tended by large congregations each ev­ ening. * On, Sunday morning Rev. J. S. Coot, D D , state superintendent of chnrobw, preached from the following text, 5th chapter of Mathew, 5th verse: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." Following is a brief synopsis of the sermon: These words are the statement of one of our eternal laws which role in hnman actions, rather than a prophesy. We shall understand them better if for the word meek, which is a much weaker word today than it was several hundred years ago, we substitute something more nearly akin to the original--Blessed are they of kindly heart, of gentleness of deposition, is more nearly the mean­ ing of our text. Now these words have been made the center of attack by a certain school of pessimistic philoso­ phers. "Nineteen hundred years have passed, and it is still the arrogant, the proud, the masterful that possess the earth: your prophet of Nazareth is dis­ credited," say these with boastful arro­ gance. "It is not the Golden Rule but the rale of might that wins in the bat­ tle of life." Nor do we fully believe and trust them ourselves. We have admired and quoted and praised these beatitudes, and persuaded ourselves that we believe them, but how many of us have made them the rule of our lives, have lived them ? Since, in reply to these critics of Christian motive, we can not claim a S*rfect victory for the teachings of the [aster, what evidence have we that these principles are to succeed, are the true and eternal ones to which life must at least conform 1 We can say no, these teachings of Christ and his disciples have not yet conquered in all, but they have in some. In despite of much that is contrary to them, tney are at work leavening the lump, and prevail to a larger extent than evei before. The facts of the daily life show that on the farm, in the store, in the factory, in politics, everywhere the gentlo, the thoughtful, kindly hearted man or wo­ man are in demand. To these teach­ ings our church is committed and is thus worthy of our best support. On Monday evening the subject of Rev. F. C. Priest's sermon was ' Un­ churched People." In beginning his sermon he spoke as follows: Many sides of man's nature can be ministered unto by agencies entirely outside and independent of the chnrch. After a fashion, the saloou ministers to his social nature, the newspaper to his intellectual nature, the comfort and luxury of his home to his physical and aesthetic nature. But were these agen­ cies able to minister perfectly and thor­ oughly to the social, intellectual, pliysi- cal and aesthetic sides of maii's nature, another agency would be required to minister to his spiritual nature. Man is a spirit and can not live by bread alone, nor without that which nourishes his essential nature. The church is the agency which can satisfy the requirements of the spiritual nature of man. A church is not merely the retreat of the "saved." A church is a place for • worship, a place in which character is to be built, and a place in which the brotherhood of man is to be recognized and practiced. If the true character and mission of churches were understood and maintained, and if ev­ erybody went to church for worship, for character building and to practice hainan brotherhood, this would be an ideal world. But these conditions are not met. Vast numbers of people do not understand the character and mis­ sion of the church and never enter its ddors. What shall we say of the quality of these unchurched people? Some often are bad; some often are very bad; and jome of them are excellent men and wouien. For them nil the church <-onld do an immense amount of gm>d if they would give themselves to her service and work. The church could teach them the greatest moral and religious truths; it could set before them the highest ideals of life; it could appeal to and stir their nobler emotions: it could givte them uplifting and ennobling mus leal services; it could open to them the doors of pure social life and fellow­ ship; and it could set them at work in character boilding, subjectively and ob­ jectively . And how much good these unchurched people could do the church by interest­ ing themselves in its services and its work! Many of these people are broad­ ly intelligent. Their well-eqnipped minds, used in and for the churches, codld greatly help them. Many of these Kiple are of high moral character, eir sterling integrity and keen moral insight could greatly strengthen and Mess the churches. Many of these peo­ ple have enjoyed profound spiritual ex­ periences, which, turned to the account and service of the churches would large­ ly add to their usefulness and power. Many of these people occupy high social stations and wield large influence with old and young. Were they church peo­ ple, their standing and power with so­ ciety would immensely help the chur ch. We want the Yinohurched masses to interest themselves in the services and work of the churches, firstly, because the churches can help and bless such people, and secondly, because such peo­ ple can help and bless the chnrches. The services will be continued during the coming week. The pastor will be assisted by Rev. F. W. Millar, of Wood- lawn Park, Chicago; I. M. At wood, D. D. Rochester, N. Y.,general superintendent of the Universalist church; Rev. Geo. A. Sablin, Sycamore. III.; R. F. Johon- ° not, D. D., Oak Park, and Rev. E. L Oouklin, Elgin. All these are pleasing as well as earnest speakers, and it will be well worth taking extra trouble for the sake of hearing them. Services will begin at eight o'clock p. m. on week days, and 10;30 a. ni. and 7:00 pt to. gp All are oopHalljr invited. : *-^lgln Batter Market. There were no offerings and no sales. The official market was made firm at 24i cents by the committee. The week's output, 600,000 poands, showed a slight decrease. C. S. Kilbourne of Aurora was reappointed to the quotation com­ mittee for one year. OF A PERSONAL NATURE. PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. Try an ad hi The Flaindealer.. "Want" column. Circuit court opens at Woodstock next Monday, January 18. ^ H. Zimmerman shipped four car loads of iron to the foundry this week. N. H. Petesch, Deutche Apotheke. Familien Recepten sorgfallig su be- reitefc. % D. Simpson shipped two car loads .of wild bay to the Chicago market this week. Rev. S W. Lauck is holding a series of special meetings at the Ostend school house this week. Waukegan has good chances of being selected as the sight for the new West­ ern Naval Station. A large force of men are filling J. F. Brand's ice honse at McCollum's lake, work beginning Monday. As long as the weather permits, A. C. Matthews will carry a full line of fresh Hsh at till times during the week. C. H. Murphy and Joseph Swadish, of1 Woodstor'H. ".re building a barn for At­ torney C. 1. Barnes at Pistakee Bay. Another street fair and carnival will probably be held in Elgin sbrne time during August--if the city council gives permission. John V. Freund, living near Johns- burgh, has rented his farm and will re­ side in the booming village of Spring Grove. It is stated that Algonquin citizens are forming a stock compamy for the purchase of Normon and Percheron hortes. Business men of Nunda have mad6 an agreement to close their doors at six p. m. on Monday, Wednesday and Fri­ day evenings. v Contributors of news items would confer a great favor by signing their names when sending matter through th@ postoffice. Big headaches stopped for little money. Why suffer when Petesch's Headache Powder stops all sorts of headache, 3 doses 10c. Jos, Heimer will hold a masquerade ball at the McHenry House hall, Mo Henry, on February 10. More particu­ lars will be given in a later issue. M. Engeln & Son have secured the agency for the Acetagen Acetylene gas machines. It's a good machine and the agents know how to install them. S. S. Chape 11 is enlarging his grocery department by removing the partition at the rear, thus giving him much more room in which to display his canned goods. » The Ogaard Amusement Co., gave an exhibition of moving pictures at Stoffel's hall on Tuesday evening, but through lack of proper advertising very few were in attendance. In last week's issue we stated that over 300 people were served in the din­ ing room at Stoffel's New Yew dance Is should have been 300 couple or 40o people. Quite a difference. The first sign of a cough should re- mind.you that it is best to take some­ thing at the beginning. Take White Pine cough syrup, at Petesch's. Mrs. M. A. fWrles has a few trimmed bats and draped ready-to-wear hats; also an elegant lot of plumes, breasts and fancy feathers which will be sold re­ gardless of cost for the next ten days. M. Engeln & Son have been doiug a rushing business lately. Last week they turned out six large galvanized steel tanks and have several orders ahead. They are now building a large reservoir for Attorney C. P. Barnes for use at hist Pistakee cottage. Gas on DeKalb county farms is being discovered in sufficient quantities to make it available for a variety of farm uses. It has also been found in Will county, and a government geologist has made a report concerning the oil and gas deposits in Ogle county. Work of filling the Borden company 's ice house began Monday morning. The cakes are hauled over the surface of the ice on slides, the distance from the ice house to the place of cutting being about 600 feet. Good clear ice is being put up. About twenty-five men and boys are em­ ployed. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will serve a chicken pie dinner at Stoffel's hall on Thursday, Jan. 16. Everybody is invited to call at the hall and partake of the good things with which the tables will be loaded, ̂ of course chicken will predominate. Din­ ner wilKbe served from 11:80 a. m. until every one's appetite is appeased. H. A. Luther, agent for the United States Health and Accident Ins. Co., was in town yesterday to settle a claim made by Geo. Engeln, who recently, was laid np with a bruised hand. Mr. Luther states that all the policies writ­ ten by their truant agent Meyers have been straightenad out and the hold­ ers are perfectly satisfied. They cer­ tainly should be if all claims are to be paid as promptly as Goo. Engeln's. A Weekly Budget of Personal Matters Picked Up Here aad There by The Plaindealear Scribe. NOTICE! For the convenience of persons living on the west side of town we have placed an item box near the door in N. A Ruemann's jewelry store as a recep­ tacle for news items. The last collection of each week will be made on Wednesday at noon. We trust that persons who have been visiting out of town or are enter­ taining guests, or knowing of any other news of interest will make use of the item box. Another box will soon be placed near the door of this office. Con­ tributors should sign their letters. Miller went to Chicago Chicago visitor Rev. F. W Monday. Mrs. Jordan last week.s^ , Will Howe was a caller at the county seat Monday. Thos. Walsh, of Chicago, spent last week at home. G. W. Eldredge, of Richmond, was a caller Monday Geo. Sommers is entertaining his father this week. Otis Murray made his usual Sunday evening call hpre.v Peter Justen was visiting friends at Elgin last week. John P. Schreiner, of Eigin, was a vis­ itor here Sunday. H. M. Jensen shipped 1400 roses to Chicago last week. Miss Alice Frisby, of Nunda, spent last week at home. Walter Frisby has gone to Fox Lake to work on the ice. Mrs. E. Smith is entertaining her son, Will, of Minnesota. Miss Celia Frisby returned trom Chi­ cago Saturday night. Mr. McCellan, of Richmond, called on friends here Tuesday. Miss Christina Buss was a city visitor the latter part of last week. M. D. Smalley transacted business in Chicago the first of the week. John Brents called on Nunda friends last week Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Peter B. Freund were Chicago visitors on Tuesday. Miss Katie Frisby, of River Forest, was visiting home folks last week. Geo. Staneford, of Kenosha, Wis., was a visitor the first of the week. Fred Wille and family, of Woodstock, were visiting relatives here last week. Miss Etta Simes has been visiting friends at Hebron a few days this week. B. A. Berger, 'of Sonth Dakota, has been spending a few days with Walter Frisby. R. A. Howard and wife, of Elgin, were guests of R. Waite and family last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cristy, of Ring- wood, were guests of Mrs. W. A, Cristy last week. John Claxton made a busi ess trip to Batavia, Illinois, on Saturday, returning on Sunday. Lloyd Robertson, of Barrington, spent Friday with his grandmother, Mrs. Dora Alexander. Mr. and Hrs. Henry Heimer are enter­ taining the Misses Anna and Katie Stengle, of Chicago. Julia Laughlin and Otis Murray at­ tended the concert and dance at Volo Wednesday evening. Jos. Schoewer has been qnite sick the past week with fever, but at this writ­ ing is somewhat better. Miss Dora Besley returned last Fri- Miss Edna Story called on friends here ySSterday. Willie Weber is seriously ill with lung fever. N. E. Barbian called at the county seat Tuesday. - F. E. Smith, of Ringwood, was in town Sunday. Colon Ostrander had business in Chi­ cago yesterday. Del Noonan and wife have been vot­ ing friends at Woodstock. Mise Nancy Frisby, of Terra Cotta, was a guest of Mrs. Jensen Sunday. Mrs. Bennett went to Woodstock yesterday to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Besley. Henry and Miss Caroline Elfering, of Libertyville, were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Justen and also with friends at Volo last Sunday. Paul Isherwood and Wm. Sargeant, of West Chicago, spent Saturday and Sunday with Carl and Clayton Ross. C. T. Smith, of Spring Groye, was in McHenry last week looking up old ac­ quaintances, and gave The Plaindealer office a pleasant call. Mr. Smith is a jolly, good-natured fellow and his visits are always enjoyed. James Fryer, of Doland, South Dako­ ta, is spending the winter with his daughter, Mrs. Claxton, and Chas. Page and children. Mr. Fryer formerly lived near Woodstock and moved to Dakota some sixteen years ago. He says there have been many changes in Illinois as well as in D ikota since he left here. POULTRY SHOW AT NUNDA. AN OLD SETTLER GONE. .WM. L. SMITH SUCCUMBS TO THE GRIM REAPER. The Plaindealer mad Weekly ;ln^r Ocean one year for |L 7*.V Second Annual Exhibition to be Held Next Week, Jan. 14-17. The second annual exhibition of the Nunda Poultry association will be held next week at National rink, Nunda. Jan. 14, 15, 16 and 17. At least 600 of thebest fowls in northern Illinois will be on exhibition, besides a number of other interesting features. The first exhibit held last year, was a pronounced success, and the managers are planning to handle this year au entire list and attendance fully double that of a year ago. One of the best poultry judges in the United States, M. W. Summers, of Cur ran, 111., president of the Illinois Poul­ try association, will judge and score the birds. Competition is open to breeders everywhere. Entries close Monday, Jan 18. Cash premiums are pt^d on all varieties, and there are a number of valuable special premiums, besides special cash premium of $85 in gold for the largest and best display of chickens, any or all varieties Smaller prizes for turkeys, ducks, geese and pigeons. Admission to hall, 15 cents. The ex­ hibit will be open to the public every duy andevening, and everyone is cor­ dially invited.\^i-• Breeders from ^lgin, ftockford, Belvi- dere, Barrington, Algonquin, Wood­ stock, McHenry, Greenwood, Cary. Nunda and other places are expected to compete Let all who possibly can pre pare to pay a visit to the Nunda Poul­ try show, which has already taken rank among the leading shows in Illinois Further particulars and catalogue may be obtained by addressing Secretary G. H. Prickett, Nunda, 111. They'll Have to Hurry. County Clerk Rushton has just got his force of clerks at work on the col­ lector' books and will have them out as soon as possible, extra help being employed in his office for that purpose, says the Richmond Gazette. The books are supposed to be ready for the col­ lectors about the tenth of January, but owing to the fact that the State Board of Equalization has been so long equal day after a week s visit with friends in jzjng (he assessment the hooks will not Oak Park and Chicago. • be in the hands of the collectors fur * N. H. Pike, of Chenoa, is expected to month or more. This will make the arrive here about the 15th to look after collectors hustle, the law providing his real estate interests. that the books must be returned to the Mayor Frett drove to Crystal Lake Sunday and took the train there for Chicago, returning on Monday evening. Mr. Rolla and Miss Flora Churchill, of Libertyville, visited their grand­ parents, R. H. Sherburne and wife, last week. Gilbert Hnbbard, of Nunda, and Chas. Habbard, of Independence, In , were in town a short time on Monday visiting their parents. John Claxton and family and Chas. Page and children ate turkey with D. H. Fullington near Woodstock on New Year's Day. Mrs. Ed. Fryer and daughter, Bula, of South Dakota, have been visiting friends here the past week. Mrs. Fryer was formerly Cynthia Whiting and will be remembered by many here. Harvey J5rice, foreman of the bott­ ling department at the Borden factory, was called to Genoa Junction last Sat­ urday by the death of his father. The funeral was held on Monday. M. Merriman came out from Chicago Saturday to look after his property. He and his wife have been visiting in Chi­ cago the past month and will probably remain there for several weeks. Harold Cristy left for Chicago, Mon­ day, where he has securned a good posi­ tion. Harold is a studious and faithful Worker and we feel assured that he will soon win the confidence of hiB employers. Carl Mead came home from Wood­ stock last Thursday to spend the bal­ ance of the week with his parents, in­ ventory being taken at the Oliver fac­ tory. Carl has a lucrative position and jieoiM toUte work. ' county treasurer on or before March 10. Tax payers should bear these facts in mind and make arrangements to settle promptly, thereby assisting the collector in his work and enabling him to make a good showing. Organisation Perfected. The Hopkins campaign forces are be­ coming well organized. Monday there was a meeting of his more immediate supporters in DeKalb and a campaign committee appointed. As announced by himself its makeup is as follows: Chairman, L. T. Hoy, McHenry coun­ ty; secretary, A. W. Fiske, DeKalb county; treasurer, C. P. Dutton, Kane county; Howard Snapp and John Clyne, Will county; Charles T. Cherry,Kendall county. It was also given out that this com­ mittee would at once establish head­ quarters in Chicago and begin work. Surprised. A large party of young ladies com­ pletely surprised Miss Irene McOmber, Saturday evening. Miss Irene assumed the role of hostess without the least em- barassment, entertaining her guests in proper style. Progressive orokinole was indulged in, the prizes being won by Misses Hattie Lamphere and Louise Evanson. Refresements were served. Appointed Public Administrator. Gov. Yates has appointed Arthur J. Mullen, of Woodstock, public adminis­ trator for McHenry county to succeed Charles B. Whittemore, whose term lias expired. Mr. Mullen iB one of the youngest and brightest lawyers in the county, and is, at present, assistant flats'* attorijejr.--Honda RURAL MAIL DELIVERY. McHenry Farmers Recognition are Anxion* for l ;\V'Y*" Av, ;4; jV Settled at Ringwood in 1855 -Prominent Worker In Methodist Church in McHenry -^Died Jan. 4, 1908. ^ W. L. Smith was born in Johnson, Vermont, Oct. 13, 1821, and died at his home in McHenry, 111., Jan. 4, 1902. .Mr. Smith was the oldest of twelve children born to his parents, ten of whom are still living and are prominent and respected citizens in the community where they live. ' Mrs. Judiome and Mrs. Phelps, Deep Creek, Washington: Mrs. Beckwith, Fort Smith, Arkansas; Mrs. Babcock, Clifton, 111.; Mrs. Tabor, Ringwood, III.; Charlie Smith, Clifton, 111.; Geo. Smith, Chicago. 111.; Zaccarias Smith, Denver, Col.; Frank Smith, Clyde, Kan.; Bradford Smith, McHenry, III. Mr. Smith was married in 1846 to Mariah Wilson, and twelve children were born to them of whom only five are still living, four son§ and one daughter: Mrs. S. II, Covell, D. N. Smith, of McHenry,.III.; S, W. and A. W. Smith, Ringwood, 111. ;Aaron Smith. Cedarville, Kan. Brother Smith with family moved to the west and settled near Ringwood in 1855 on the farm now occupied by his sons, S. W. and A. W. Smith. This farm of 800 acres was taken up from the government and now forms a valna- ble property a monument to the in­ dustry ana economy of the family. Brother Smith was especially promi­ nent in his religious and church life, which began with his conversion at 18 years of age and extended to the end of his life, over a period of 68 years. He made the M. E. church the one of his choice and wfes in this an official mem­ ber for more than 82 years. The quar­ terly conference reports show his name to appear in the roll in 1868 as follows: W. C. Willing, Presiding Elder; S. H. Adams, preacher in charge; M. H. Stewart, John Vasey, Samuel Simmons, J. F. Barney, Wm. Smith, Wm. Nickle and Owen Murphy, members of the quarterly conference and present. From this date following Brother Smith was near always, and possibly always, an official member and was at his death both a steward and a trustee of the Mc­ Henry Methodist church. He will be greatly missed in the church circles. Seventeen years ago he quit the farm and moved to McHenry where he had planned to. and did spend his last years in quiet and comfort. However for several years past his health has not been good and he often refened to his iickness of two years ago as being so severe and came so near being his last. For several weeks of the last of his life he seemed conscious that the end was near, and one of his last testimonies was: "I love everything that belongs to Jesus." May many rise up to call him blessed and those of his family step forward in the name of their father's God to fill as best they may his place in the work of the Lord. Mrs. Smith, the widow, has many things, we trust, that will contribute to ner comfort in this lonely hour. A sufficiency of property, many kind friends, the benedictions of the good life that is ended, and that which cannot be over estimated, a family who will min­ ister to her comfort by their love and affection in her declining years. May this be her portion is my prayer. S. W. LAUCK, Pastor. The funeral was conducted from the Methodist church, Jan. 6, 1902, by the pastor, S. W. Lauck. in the presence of a large audience. The pew in which Mr. Smith usually sat in church, neatly draped in crepe, was not used on this occasion, also the memorial window bearing his name was draped in mourn­ ing. The text was selected from the 6th chapter of St. Matthew and the 10th verse: "Thy will be done in earth as it is done in heaveu." The sermon was full of comforting words for the sorrow­ ing relatives and will long be remem­ bered by those who were fortunate enough to be present. _ The remains were laid to rest"- in^ Ringwood cemetery. A. H. Frost Named, At the judicial convention held in Belvidere last Saturday A. H. Frost, of liockford, was nominated by acclama­ tion. Mrr-Erost was called upon for a speecl/and responded friefly, thanking the convention and making the promise that if elected he would exercise his authority without fear or favor. It is stated by prominent Democrats that the party will not put up a candidate to oppose Mr. Frost, whose election is thus assured. Victor Meyer* Surprised. Victor Meyers was the victim of a surprise at his home on Monday eyen- ing. The time passed pleasantly at cards and the young people had a jolly time. Refreshments were served. The following were present: Eddie CJnigly, Rudy MillejvPaul Meyers,Philip Quigly, Nickie Meyers, Eddie Conway, Maggie Ward, Mary Meyers, Gertie NeiSs, Etta Meyers, Annie Neiss, Emma Conway. Closing Out Stock. . Gilbert Bros, are closing ont their stock of groceries. They have not yet decided what they will do when the goods have been cleaned up, but it is hoped that they will decide to commence of#r again at the uw old stand. Fanners in the vicinity of McHenry are after free mail delivery and the chances are that they will get it if they work together, concentrating their ef­ forts. A petition was recently circulat­ ed among the farmers getting their mail at the McHenry office, but in some manner it was sent to headquarters under the head of West McHenry, and in that way the petition is now under advisement. In a letter written to Hon. A. J. Hopkins oij the 27th of December the general superintendent of the rural delivery department says: "I acknowledge receipt by reference from you of a letter from Rollin Waite, postmaster at McHenry, 111., relative to a petition for rural free delivery for the patrons of his office Mr. Waite sug­ gests that after the petition was signed the distribnting point may have been changed to West McHenry. In reply I have to inform you that a petition was presented to the department by you for rural free delivery from West McHenry. This petition was referred on December <ith to the special agent in charge ef the Middle Division for investigation. There is no application on file for rural service from McHenry." It will be seen from the above that things are badly muddled^ No one seems to know just how the mistake was made. « The only way to settle the difficulty is for both offices to have their petitions on file with the depart­ ment. One is just as much entitled to the service as the other and both should have it. There is no use entering into an altercation over the matter, as that will surely cause ill fellings and it would not make a particle of difference with the authorities at Washington Pull together for the good of the en tire village. FR. CROWLEY REINSTATED. Tlie Friend* of the Oregon Priest Efffet lteconcllliation. . SHOULD BE SUPPORTED. PROPOSITION BY GEO. RICHARDS OF THE ftlVERSIDE HOUSE. v. M m For a week past. Father J. J. Crowley has been the guest of Bishop Scannell at Omaha. Neb., deputized by Cardinal Martinelli to adjust the differences be­ tween Crowley and the church digni­ taries in Chicago, and it appears the only sacrfice asked of him by Martinelli was that he remain the guest of Scaunell for the period of a week, after which he was given his papers, signed and sealed by the Papal delegate, reinstating him to the priesthood. Fr. Crowley is in Washington at the present time, the guest of Cardinal Martinelli and will probably receive from him the appoint­ ment to a parish at once. An adjourned meeting of the Associa­ tion of Catholic Laymen of the diocese of Chicago was held at the Sherman House in Chicago recently, at which time an association was formed, with a membership of more than one hundred. It is the purpose of the association to continue to strengthen the association with members from every part of the dity and the work before them is to urge upon Cardinal Martinelli the importance of restoring Father J. J. Crowley to the active ministry of the diocese. Auction Sale. The undersigned will sell at public auction on the John V. Freund farm, 2 miles north of Johnsburgh and 8 miles west of Ringwood, on Tuesday, January 21, 1902, commencing atone o'clock p in., the following described property, to-wit: Fourteen head cattle, 8 milk cows, 8 heifers, 2 yearling calves, 1 full-blood Holetein bull: 3 head horses, 1 2-year- old -colt, 9 hogs, 5 brood sows, 4 young pigs, lumber wagon, truck wagon, buggy, set harness, binder, set l>ob sleds, mower, drag, hograck, walking plow, snlkv cultivator, hand cultivator, tank heater. 8 uiilk cans, 200 bushels oats, 15 tons corn, 40 bushels barley, 12 tons timothy bay, Terms of sale: All sums of $10 and under, cash; over that amount credit of oue year will be given on good approved n^tes bearing interest at 6 per cent per atinuui. Two per cent discount for cash on sums entitled to credit. No property to be removed until settled for. JOHN V. FREUND. MB. WILSON, Auctioneer. School Notes. Nellie Rossman has returned to school. Caroline Spurling is a new pupil in the fourth room. Julia Stoffel has returned to school after a short absence. Josie Schaefer is absent from school on account of sickness. A young ladies' quartette has been organized in the high school. George Baatz and Bessie Smith were absent from school Monday. Freddie Seward and Annie Schiessle were absent from school Tuesday. Pupils have returned to school after their vacation and iiave begun work «%rith a will. School opened in the third room with an enrollment of thirty-eight, fifteen girls and.twgjrty-three boys. Management at Poor Farm. "On Tuesday of last week the manage­ ment of the county poor farm passed from the hands of H. M. Brown to K. Mills, of Union. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have given the best of satisfaction dur­ ing their seven years of service. Mr. Mills is a young man of business ability and no doubt witi fill the position with credit. Lost, found, for sale and for not--in ootan*. Tiy fefc ' * Will Putin Bowling Alley, Billiard Tables | lleading Room Ktc„ If Sufficient Snpporf Is Guaranteed. " ' V'jf! Geo. G. Richards, manager of the Riverside House, has a scheme that- should receiye the hearty support of every man in McHenry, if not Jinaaciallyi, by encouraging words at least. The large room on the north side of the hotel bnilding which was formerly used as a Vi/1 genei al merchandise store will be con-1 f in­ verted into a first-class bowling alley. Itr is long enough for the regulation alley -J with plenty of lobby room for specta&« ro­ tors. The room has a very high ceBla|'V^| and is cool in summer, making it aa ideal place for the sport. ^ The west parlor will be used as a read^. - ; • ing room and this is a feature thai- should indeed be upheld by the people. 'A A billiard table will be installed in the rear parlor and the two bed rooms ad- joining will be furnished with card - ^ tables, where one can sit down and en«",v.:^i. joy a game of whist or cinch without 0^ being disturbed by the other sports. ^ But for all this the house will not losa' its identity as a hotel. The regular of- fice will be maintained. The two large rooms just oflf'from the office are to bs ^ <| used as a reception room and parlor. ! If the project is carried out as Mr.., Jf ? Richards would like it, he will fit tfp ths " large hall on the third floor as a gyinna*;^ sium. Anyone cain comprehend at one*. T the immense benefit such a place woul<J, -x be to the young men of this city. Thera , will be no liquor retailed in the housey- but at all times the most fastidious may.- enjoy the pleasures without fear of mix> •!M ing up with a "rough house." Iu this - respect Mr. Richards will make iron laws and see that they are enforced. To accomplish all the work necessary to equip the house will require a large outlay of money, and the manager doea not feel that he can go ahead with th* pi'ojtXit Witholit eoUiO gU&l'«iLilcc S>Upi*- port. In order to ascertain whether th# plan will be favorably received or not • / he has had printed several membership % tickets which will be sold at five dollars each. The tickets have figures in tlM c margin representing a cash value of $5.50, and will be redeemed when pr»- v $ sented in payment for privileges. Iff:/ - enough of the tickets are sold M*. Richards will at once put in the alley? \ * tables, etc. The young men especially ' and older ones as well should give tha " ^ idea careful thought before they tttrn it down. • r8 m FARMERS' INSTITUTE. Every Farmer Should Now Make ments to Attends li The institute officers and 'the vafTottot committees have been actively engaged during the past few weeks in preparing " plans and perfecting arrangements far" i"J the forthcoming meetings of tho Mc» Henry County Farmers' Institute, to ba ,»y held at Hebron, January 21 and 22, and at Nunda January 23 and 24. The pro- . v- gratn, which will make a 86-page book-. V let, is now in the printer's hands. Fivai^l thousand copies will be issued and dis* tributed over the county as thoroughly -T-- as possible. 'Q Some of the ablest institute workers, in the United States have been engage® ; J to address the meetings, and all signs . ^ point to the most successful Farmers' , > Institute ever held in Northern Illinois; successful not only in point of attend­ ance and enthusiasm, but also in point of knowledge gained and of mutual help* fulness and good fellowship. , ; ^ Every farmer who wishes to keep - f: pace with the progress of agriculture, shonld begin now to make arrange ments to attend--with his wife an4 family--one or more sessions of the stitute; he should also sharpen up hit ideas and experiences and be prepared relate them for the benefit of his brother farmers, for while the addresses aud papers are indispensible, the discussions are the life of the meetings and malfe - ? them much more interesting and pr<> ^ fitable. r ^ Some good premiums will be ofiEereft. for the best samples of seed corn; to h*<c,. judged by a corn expert from the Hll» * nois College of Agriculture. Prot, " ̂ Henry, dean of the Wisconsin College of Agriculture, will address the farmers at • both meetings. Other interesting feafc* . ̂ ' ures have been arranged for and will h» announced next week. > H. T. THOMPSON, President ' •%$ ••>:*£& Big Turkey. Geo. W. Eldredge, of Richmond, well known her^ as a lover of trotting horsea and fine poultry and also a former mem­ ber of the state, board of equalization^ holds the palm for raising turkeys,as ha ? | placed in the shade the thirty-six ponnd . ? bird, made famous by the newspaper^ Vpi which was shipped to President Roos*> velt for Thanksgiving dinner, fn thf^• , recent shipment to Boston, Mr. EK j'jys dredge eent a turkey, which, with head: ^ off and drawn, weighed forty-oua 5 pounds.--Wankegan Gasette. ill ITp With the TIKW. >*' To keep up with the spirit of the itaaw ; John Buch has remodeled the front of his building. The old west door and windows have been removed. The placa . now has a corner entrance with largik plate giaaa windows ou either side. -«AS Read ThTPUindaalec "Waal" Jl* ltd . 1 ;_c\»•