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;;> ' / ' /% ' ' ; ̂ r'fp^f<f^ • »•?:?• ":^"z'K: *tj™:^i-^%-:£^'-<:ti -.^ ,, - •; - <\ 4 f- #$<£*&*:'l- & t<- *^*>.. 'J iipPpPlS^Sili /, w : Jf H • ^It'lil m W £» . , . . . | ^ 'h ;i? _ ^ VOLUME XXVII. 1 McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1902. NUMBER 3i LDIRECTORY } l»«i *** Mf ^ DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. •* Office and residence In Justen's Block, one door north of bank. McHenry. C. H. FEGEKS, M. D. -PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. McHenry, ^ 111. Office at Kesidence, corner Court and Elm streets. Telephone 333. FRED'K C. PAGE, M. p. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.--Special &t- temion diseases and surgery of eye, ear, nose and throat. Office hours: 8 to 9 a. m., 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p. m. Office. Church block, Woodstock, 111. Telephone--Office, 122; Resi­ dence, 123. KNIGHT & BROWN. A TTORNEYS AT LAW. 100 Washington •"• street, Chicago, III. C. P. BARNES. A TTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. Ool- lections a specialty. Damage Suits, etc. Office at Woodstock, ill. 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, 11 H. C. MEAD, Justice of the Peace and General In­ surance Agent, including Accident and Life Insurance. Agent for Continental Casualty Co. Insure with home agents, smooth-tongue Strangers soopetimes lead people astray. WEST MCUBNBY, - - III. •P. C. ROSS, D. D. S- McHenry Illinois Over S. 8. Chapell's Store 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. Calls from out of town promptly attended to. A. C. SPURL1NG, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. West McHenry, OQIce at residence flrnt llllnnl i door west of Methodlut church IIIIHUI®« Strayer & Thurlwell lawyers. Room 72a Opera House Block, 112 Clark Street. N Telephone, 1865 Main. Chicago. Geo. Meyers General Teaming of all kinds. Excavating and Grading. n c H E N R Y - - - - - I L L I N O I S . Telephone. Market 431. LAHBERT Q. SENG BUFFET Headquarters for McHenry and McHenry county visitors. John Scharres, Og Fifth Ave., Chicago. Bar Tender. SOCIETIES. MASONIC. MCHENRY LODGE, NO. 158, A. F.and A. M.-- Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. S. S. CUAPELL. W. M. JOHN EVANSON. Secy. W. C. O. F. St. Patrick's Court, No. 1H7. W. C. O. F., meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. MRS. R. J.'SUTTON, Chief Ranger. LOKETTA WALSH. Secretary. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Hall, over fivanson's store. W. P. STEVENS, Consul. H. O. MEAD, Clerk. C. O. F. Meet First and Third Sundays of each month in Forester Hall. ANTON ENGKLN, Chief Ranger. JOHN NKISS, Recording Secretary. LOUIS OKRTEL, Financial Secretary. JOHN J. BARBIAN, Treasurer. Trustees' John Heinier, Anton Engeln. Ben Lauer. C. O. F. St.' Patrick Court No. 746. C. O. F. Meetings held the Second and Fourth Monday evenings Of each mouth in Forester Hall. John Fleming, C. R. Walter Bolger, R. S. CHURCHES. UNIVERSALIST. $. w. MILLER PASTOR 'T.J. Walsh President H. C. Mead Clerk * Dr. H. T. t»rown Treasurer Bupt. of Sunday-School.. Mrs. Emma Phillips Assistant W. A. Crlsty WJI.LINO WORKERS. MRA. John 1. Story President Mrs. James B. Perry ; Vice President Mrs. F. C. Ross Secretary airs. W. A. Cristy , Treasurer Y. P. c. u. Miss Julia A. Story president MIim Bernlece Perry Secretary JUNIOR Y. p. c. p. Mrs. Anna Byrd Si^periutendent Mi?. E. B. Perkins Assistant and Organist Miss Prune McOmfer President Lqlu Byrd '...• Secretary Services: Stated Sermon M-30 a m Sunday School 11.45-a m Y.l». d. C _ 7.00pm Junior Y. P. C. U .•••4.00 METHODIST EPISCOPAL. 3ev. 8. W. Lauck Pastor Presetting, Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. x Sunday school, 11:45 a,m. Prof. E. C. Fisher Superintendent firayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:<J0 p. M. fjaaies' Aid Society meet each alternate week. Mrs. C. C. ColUy, President, Mrs. B. Wheeler. Secretary. |SF~A Cardial Invitation Is extended to all. ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Sunday serylces: Low Mass at 8:00 a. m.; Hteh Mq.ss arid Sermon af, J0:00 a. m.; Sunday SpEool at 2:00 p. m.; Vesper Services and Ben­EDICTION at $:<)0 p. m. REV. M. W BARTH, Pastor. ^ ST- PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. •Regular Sunday gervlcM 4 «]»• and H., vessers *t 3 p. m., Sunday School at 11:30 at ro. V Jiev. FATHER 0'NEir>. Pastor. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) St. John's Catholic Church, .Tolinsburg have services on Sunday as follows: llign Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 3 p'plock p. M. BBY. FATBSB MEHJUNQ. Pastor INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. Items Concerning Local Affairs Picked Up by tbe Way. I Klffin Butter Market. Batter advanced one and one-balf cent® Monday on the Elgin Board of Trade. All offerings sold for 27 cents, the'official market being made firm at ttfat price. Tbe week's output was 601,- ponnda. Tn trading give your local Btores the fifcst chance. edding bells will soon ring out again in McHenry. Born--to Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Freund f Wednesday, February 5, a boy. M. J. Walsh has just received a line of up-to-date hats for spring and sum­ mer wear. Sleighing will be A thing, of the past in a few days unless a new mantle of snow soon fails. N. E. Barbian has cut down several trees in front of his residence. Those left standing will be nicely trimmed. Jos. Hueman, the hustling agricul­ tural implement dealer of Johnsburgh, in unloading a car load of Rock Island machinery this week. J. D. Lodtz just received a fine line of fancy suits and pants patterns. No need of selecting from samples when you can see the gobds in the whole piece. The topic for the J. Y. P. C. U. next Sunday is "What do you remember about Nazareth? What people did you learn about there." Miss Fannie Grang­ er leader. Very often goods offered by depart­ ment stores and mail order houses in the city at what appears to be very low prices are what is called "seconds" by the trade. Another sacred concert will be given at the Universalist church on Sunday evening, Feb. 23. A good program is being prepared and will probably be published next week. It is probable that the Riverside House will undergo a thorough reno­ vation this spring in the way of paint­ ing, papering" and the addition of more modern conveniences. Harry Fay will lead the Y. P. C. U. devotional meeting at the Universalist church next Sunday evening. Christian Citizenship Sunday. Subject: "Every- Day Patriotism." Matt. 22:21. People of Grayslake and Wauconda tiave requested the McHenry Dramatic Club to reproduce the play "Thompkins' Girls" at those towns and the club will probably accept the invitations if con­ vinced that it will pay. K. G. Dekker has a change of ad thiB week. He hak a complete line of dried, salt and canned fish, bbth domestic and foreign brand?, suitable for the'table during lent. In fact there is nothing in that line that he does not handle. Read his ad. A large barn belonging to Willis Gar- dinier, of Grayslake, was destroyed by fire Tuesday of this week. Four horses were burned, besides a quantity of tools and grain. The building was insured in one of S. Stoffel's com­ panies. If you are interested in the news of the sporting world, you can't do better than to read The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean regularly. Our low combination rate of $1.75 represents one year's sub­ scription to both Tbe Inter Ocean and this papeifc Water in the boile^ at St. Mary's church froze tight this week, causing one of the sections to burst It was necessary to send to Milwaukee for re­ pairs. It is likely however that every­ thing will be in readiness for the Sun­ day morning service. Dr. D. G. Wells' new house has been in the hands of the plumbers and paint­ ers during the past few weeks and will soon be ready for0 occupancy. The house is a model of neatness through­ out and shows that the designers pos­ sessed of very good taste. William Lehmann and Miss Martha Krouse were married at the German Lutheran church on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at one o'clock. Both Of th ? young peo­ ple are well and favorably known in the neighborhood of their homes. The Plaindealer extends congratulations. The Y. P. C. U. will hold a Valentine sociable on Saturday evening of this week, February 15, in the church parlors. The entertainment committee consists of the Misses Stella Nordquist and Elsie Howe, Messrs. Harry Fay and Will Howe. A most cordial invitation is ex­ tended to all. Chas. Lamphere has purchased the express and transfer business of Ben Sherman, taking possession yesterday. Tbe business will be run in connection with the west side livery where Charles will make his headquarters, and can beii called up at any time by 'phone. BCnR has not fully decided what business he will take up. f There were several strangers in town Tuesday night who indulged in several drinis of fire water--not enough to make them ugly--but just the quantity that makes the drinker a trifle gay. Three of these fellows met two ladies on the street after dark and badly frightened them by their demonstra­ tions. They may not have intended any harm, but that doetf not. make a parMcle of difference Such characters should be given a night's lodging in the village bastile. When a lady can not v% cituu^ tuc dhod ui lutixoiirjr WITU" out encountering some drunken bum it is time that the privileges ot Such men should be cat short OF A PERSONAL NATURE. PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. A Weekly Rudget of Personal Matters Picked l'p Here and "^her® by The Plaindealear Scribe. Rev. Fr. Barth is quite ill. Anton Engeln was in Chicago Tuesday. T. P. Walsh was a Nunda visitor Sun­ day. Martin Howell was out from Chicago Sunda£. Mrs. F. L. McOmber called at Nunda Saturday. W111. Langhlin transacted business in Chicago last Saturday. "Captain Jack" Thurlwell is acting as clerk at the Park Hotel H. C. Mend transacted legal business at the county seat Saturday. W\ J. Schumacher transacted busi­ ness in the windy city yesterday. David Woodburn returned last night after a few days' visit in Chicago. Ray Gaylord has secured a position in the Oliver factory at Wi>odstock. Miss Mattie Dwelly, of Ringwood, called on McHenry friends Monday. John H. Miller and Peter J. Freund had business in the windy city Monday. Ben Getzlenian, of Eljgin, was a Sun­ day visitor at the home of S. S. Chapell. Phil Harrison, of Greenwood, was in town Saturdav looking up his friends. Miss Delo Knox, of Elgin, took in the masquerade at Stoffel's Monday evening. Geo. Eckert was over from Wood­ stock Friday with a wistful look in his eye. John Dermont is visiting his daugh­ ters-Mrs. Shoemaker, at Sotith Bend, Ind.^ S. Reynolds and Paul Mueller were among the Chicago passengers Saturday last. Aaron Smith, of Cedarville, la., is vis­ iting relatives and friends here this week. Mrs. D. G. Nellis and daughter, Pearl, are visiting relatives in Chicago this week. Mrs. Lou Scott, of Chicago, is a guest at the home ft her brother, Rollin Waite. Ferdinand Frett came out from Chi­ cago to visit friends and relatives over Sunday. F. G. Vail, one of Marengo's prosper­ ous business men, was a McHenry call­ er yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Stevens and daughter, Mildred, were Chicago visit­ ors last week. Jay Gilbert left this week for New Orleans where he will attend the Mardi Gras festivities. Miss Jessie Baldwin, of Nunda, at­ tended the drama at Stoffel's hall last Friday evening. Mise Hazel Nellis. of Chicago, was a guest at the residence of D. G. Nellis the first the week. Mrs. Florence Seaman, of Marengo, is visiting at the home of her son, Clias. D. Schoonmaker. Frank Winkels. of Johnsburgh, Minn., was here the first of the week to attend his mother's funeral. F. C. Ralston, of Joplin, Mo., is here this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston. Miss Mary Black man, of Chicago, is here this week, th^gn^t of her mother, Mrs. Geo. Schreiner. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Webster, of Chi­ cago, were out to attend the funeral of Mrs. Winkles Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Howard, of Elgin, attended the masquerade dance at Stof­ fel's hall Monday evening. Albert M. Frett, of Chicago, spent Sunday and Monday with relatives at Johnsburgh and McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Meyers, of Johns­ burgh, returned Wednesday evening after a short visit in Chicago. Miss Emma Hammond, of Chicago, was a guest at the home of Mrs. Geo. Schreiner the first of the week. Chas. Granger has been navigating with the use of crutch and cane the past week, owing to a sprained ankle. A. C. Friedly, wife and children went to Chicago Wednesday afternoon to at­ tend the funeral of the former's sister. In tbe case of Dermont vs. Dermont in court at Woodstock; Saturday, Mrs. John Dermont was granted a bill of divorce. F. W. Smith, who now resides on a farm west of Ringwood, will move to McHenry as soon as he can find a suit­ able house. I. S. Purcell, of tbe Kimball Piano and Organ Co.. was out yesterday look­ ing up a place to start a first-class musical instrument store. W. A. Morey, who has been at Salt Lake City the past year, was In town last week calling on friends. He will locate at Denver when he returns west. Mrs. and Mrs. N. Conley, of Chicago, attended the masquerade ball Monday evening. Mrs. Conley was formerly Miss Dora Gilbert and has many friends here. Jos. Heimer went to Chicago last Fri­ day to take a lQok at the scene of the recent explosion on 22nd street He formerly owned the building adjoining the one that was destroyed. C. C. Chapell writes that Mrs. Chap­ ell arrived at Asher without mishap auu is Well pleiocu witir i'ue^ow u wiiieii continues to boom. A. A. ^Chapell is engaged in the transfer businew and Is making his share of the coin. THE SUNNY SOUTH. Mrs. -Philips Writes of Her Trip to. the Gulf. * Biloxi, Mias., Feb. 8, 1902. MS. SCHOONMAKER: Having promised to write many, think the b«st way to reach ail will be through The Plaindealer. We left Chi­ cago by way of Louisville and Nashville R. R. Although the day was cloudy and damp with snow, was passed pleas­ antly viewing the country. At nightf- fall was still in the snowy regions which extended far into Kentucky, a driving sleet storm had visited as far south as Nashville, Tenn. At diy break on look­ ing out of bu-th was greeted by the typical cabiiv with Old Mammy in the doorway to greet us. These little houses are simply shells of huts about 6 by 8 feet witn crude chimneys built on the outside; built high on posts to keep out of water durihg a greater portion of the year. A few cows or mules grazing upon seemingly bare ground and they truly looked that they lived upon very little. No provision seems to be made for any living creature, and how these poor colored people are sustained is a mystery. Nearing the gulf we found better conditions in buildings etc. The Alabama river was quite a sight at Montgomery as it had overflowed its banks and was a surging mass of red water. At Mobile it was a river of grand appearance. The rainfall has been great during the winter and all forests and much of the land traversed by the L. & N. R. R. was in like condi­ tion. Was quite disappointed in the scenery but presume on our return all will be a brighter picture. Our inten­ tion was To go to New Orleans at first, but acting on advice given by passengers we stopped at Biloxi and have since made arrangements to visit Mardi Gras next week. We were driven to the Beach hotel and so far have nought to say of the sunny south although Feb­ ruary is the most uncertain of the win ter months and some days are a little chilly. Have visited several placef of interest but the Beach seems most at tractive. Here are large Oyster beds and quantities are shipped from this place. Biloxi prides itself upon ' its roads which*" are made by using the shells, and in time it wears to be a solid pavement of stone. There are numer ous canneries here where the famous Baltimore oysters are put up. I went to the dock and watched vthe workmen open them for market, some make a re­ cord of 5000 per day, but the average is 8000, for which they are paid 74 cents per 100. Visited the cemetery which is a curiosity to any Northener. Little enclosed vaults of brick or stone, plas­ tered and whitened, decorated with Spanish or French emblems, one would feel that he were in a midway of the dead, and the inscription-will give a sample: "For eighteen years 1 was his wife. Without an(?er and without strife; His spirit hack to Go<l has tfoue, And for him It were vain to mourn." Erected by his wife and children. Biloxie claims about 6000 people. Its main business street is paved with brick but its shops and all business seems- many year? behind our smallest North ern places. The fine residence portion extends along the beach a distance of at least two miles. We enjoyed a ride over the city and also to the back bay crossing the bay over a bridge J of a mile long. A toll bridge just wide enough to allow one team to pass, with three relays where one had to wait for oncoming teams. The southern people do not believe in hurrying and their work and conditions of their homes and cities fully demonstrate it. Yesterday visited the terrapin farm where thous ands of turtles are matured sor market They must be about eight years old to be prime. We are enjoying the sea breezes, fresh fish and oysters, southern molasses and hot biscuit. Asr we pro­ gress may give you further detail. Should you wish. Respectfully, 0 MRS. E. PHILLIPS. StoflTeTs Masquerade Ball. About 120 dance tickets were sold at Stoffel's masquerade ball Monday night, besides the large number of spectators that were in attendance. The music as usual was the best possible. There were many beautiful and expensive cos­ tumes in evidence as well' as many of tbe ludicrous. Bruce Starritt and Mijjs Clara Thompson captured the pri*es for the most beautiful costumes. They represented tbe prince and urincess of "Holland, easily carrying off the honors. John Richardson, of Fremont, and Miss Kathryn Walsh won the prizes for the most ludicrous costumes. Mr. Richard­ son impersonated the green Hollander. Miss Walsh's costume was probably more unique than ludicrous, but she was certainly entitled to a prize. She wore ^ dress and cap made up of news­ papers, and she showed good taste in using copies of The McHenry Plaindeal­ er in its construction. It was indeed an original idea, and Miss Walsh has our hearty thanks for demonstrating her loyalty to the home paper. J. Bennett will leave f6r Buffalo, N. Atomorrow where he expects to en­ gage in the mercantile husinesk His Wi^eand daughter willtemain here un­ til he has made permanent arrange­ ments. Mr. Bennett intended to locate McHenry county, bj»t 'could find NOW PAY YOUR TAXES COLLECTOR ROTHERMEL IS NOW READY TO ISSUE RECEIPTS. Taxes Throughout the County are Higher --Short Time In Which to Make Col­ lections This Year. Collector Peter Rothermel has re­ ceived his books and is now ready to receive the sheckels that help keep our state, county and city institutions in running order. The taxes, as a whole, are somewhat larger than last year, but not so much so that it will make or break anyone. The collector has but a short time in which to make collections and tax payers generally should bear tdis in inin£. Do not wait until the last minute. Waiting will only have a tendency to make the sum seem larger. The amounts to be collected in the va»ious townships this year are as follows, as shown by the books of the countv clerk'8 office: THOMPKIN S GIRLS. \ Draws Large Houses and Proves a Success In Every Way. >s.z:ix?:x<r.~~Z ~ ^ ~ | § a• : a: 0: ." : D- : • o-: g,: • : 5.: fif?; T O W N S •s I I ! x | u ic ts ic -- o E5 *»* 55 ** 5 M 1 S ? £ 5: to S £> C5 ?~1 S: ^ I SBTBSSJSTGLGSGJEFTGCSJ I J J S S 3 S $ § t ii 8- a: f- g: *9 53 32. SU-. 88: $ I SSSSasSSSBtSSSfsfSS In addition to this, the railroad, tele­ graph and telephone companies will be required to pay the following amounts: C. & N. W. railroad, $27,057.47; C. M. & St."P. railroad, $1,887.95; C. H. & L. G. railroad, $169.26; W. U. Telegraph Co., $166.62; Chicago Telephone Co., $178.19; Am. T. & T, Co., $110.50; Citi­ zens Telephone Co., ; McHenry County Telephone Cbff $'21.99; making a grand total of all taxes of $255,985. 76. Following is a list of persons in Mc­ Henry township who will pay taxes amounting to $100 and over: R. Bishop estate 1117 4f« S. 11. rovelI....« 1*1 M .lohn Carey J. E. Cristy I'atfe Colby John F. Freund Hanly Bros 11. Kennelieck Anton Mc.vers E. M. Dwell v • • Bernard Tonian -v- • John Ralston ."•>&» R. Richardson S. M. Smith 113 1^ Robert Sehlessle 11M'.J4 Simon stoffel Ii#t 00 Henry St UllllK HV> Ik'i Wilbur Lumber Co 1(*) ill Freeman Whiting 41(2 mi A. 1, Howe 1K1 «0 Isaac Harsh 125 George H. H .irrlson 105 0>< lrn.vj 104 4S 1IW 111 lor 4u atctw i:>4 1211 112 ISO lfil Wi i:« 1:1 lia v. NEAR CENTURY MARK. Mrs. Michael Winkels Passes Away at // Age of 91 Years. The drama "Thompkin's Girls" or "The Mother's Secret," given by The McHenry Dramatic Club, at Stoffel's hall last Friday and Saturday evenings, under the auspices of the Ladies' Ceme­ tery Aid Society, was a decided success. The hall was comfortably filled each evening, the total receipts amounting to about $110. Only one scene during the entire play, the kitchen in Mr. Thompkin's home, and it had all the appearances of a down-east rural kitchen, the old cook stpve, rag carpet, cupboard, wash stand and carpet rags being in evidence. Frank C. Going, as Dixie, the hired man, won the sympathy of the audience from the first. His impersonation of the kind hearted, good natured and honest rural character was certainly good. As James Thompkins, the pros­ perous and conscienctous farmer, Dr. H. F. Beebe did well, easily assuming the role of a well-fed self-satisfied east­ erner. As John Remington, the ardent lover, always the most disagreeable part for an amateur actor, Prof. E. C. Fisher proved his efficiency. He also took the part of Jerry, the awkward country boy, and by his acting caused any amount of mirth and laughter. Mrs. E. C. Fisher, as Louise, took the role of the innocent and confiding country girl to perfection. By her su­ perb acting and pretty make-up, to­ gether with her natural grace and beauty she won the admiration of the audience. Julia, the mother's pet and spoiled child -cold, haughty, selfish and deceitful--was held in contempt by the audience, but Miss Eolia G. Boyer, as an actress, made a most favorable im­ pression. Miss Lillie Heimer, as Ruth, the vivacious and saucy niece of Mr. Thompkins, kept the people in good humor at all times. It is safe to say that no one went to sleep while she was on the stage. One would have to search a long time to find a person more able to take the part of Mrs. Sarah Thompkins, than Mrs. Frank C. Going. Although a difficult character to imper­ sonate, her acting waM very pleasing. The juvenile quartette, with Dixie as leader, rendered some very pretty selec­ tions and received hearty encores. Miss Rosa Justen, as pianist, and Miss Rosin a Reynolds, as vocal soloist, by their work won merited applause. Both young ladies are held in the high­ est esteem by all lovers of music. The farce, ' 'Troublesome Servants," was decidedly funny, if not deep. W. A. Cristy and W. F. Gallaher as negro servants kept the audience in an up­ roar with their witticisms. The entire program as givon here will be repeated at Ringwood next Sat­ urday evening, Feb. 15, in Woodman hall, under the auspices of Ringwood Camp M. W. A. Readers of Th^Plain- dealer in Ringwood and vicinity will not be disappointed if they attend. An admission fee' of 25 cents will be charged. Chil RU lren, J5 cents. (LNG»USINESS. Friday Last a Red Letter Day for Live Stock at lliiigwood. Anna Eaman was born in Germany on the 25th day of June, 1811. In the year 1832 she was married to Frank Worts, who died, within a few years, leaving his widow with two children. Only one of those children is now living. Theodore Worts, who re­ sides at Volo. In 1839 Mrs. Worts was married to Michael Winkels. Several children blessed this union, four of whom are now living, Nicholas, of Mc­ Henry; John A. of Canby, Minn.; Jacob, of Iowa; and Frank, of Johnsburgh, Minn. There are also living forty-seyen grand-children and fifty-nine great grand-children. Mr. and Mrs. Winkels came to America in the year 1844 and settled at Johnsburgh. Like all Ger­ man-Americans they were very thrifty and did their full share in developing the new country, working for the future welfare of their children. Mr. Winkels died December 1, 1892, and about one year later Mrs. Winkels came to McHenry and resided with hefe^jj are son, Nicholas, up to the time of her death. Mrs. Winkels had been suffering with dropsy for some time past, and owing to old age she was unable to cope with the disease. She died at one o'clock p. m. on Friday, Feb. 7, 1902. The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Sunday last at two o'clock, Rev. M. W. Barth officiating. The remains were laid to rest in St Mary's cemetery. nothing sui table. Try Peteech's headache powder. Walmsley-Pront. Married, at McHenry, III., Feb. 5, 1902, by the Rev. P. M. O'Neil, Esther E. Walmsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Walmsley, to Mr. Frank Prout, of Chicago. The wedding was a quiet affair, only a few of the immediate friends of the family being present The couple took the afternoon train on Thursday for their future home in Chi­ cago where they will be at/ home after May 15. That they may have every happiness is the'wish of their numeroflA friends. On Friday last the following live stock wae^shipped to the Union stock yards from Ringwood: James Ladd, three cars, 23()\hogs and ten head of cattle, costing $3\400; Wat^ps & Eldredge^one car, 78 hogs, costing $1,200; F. K.-vralfc- ger, one car, 77 hogs, costing $1,330, making the total cash paid out there for liye stock that one day close to $6,000. In addition to the aboye Mr. Ladd had shipped on the preceding Wednes­ day two cars which cost him $1,950. The hogs that filled one of these cars, raised and fed by John Kennebeck, were less than ten months old and weighed 300 pounds each. They sold in Chicago at $6.60 per hundred, which was 5 cents per hundred above any other sale at the yards for that day. Surely the farmers in the vicinity of Ringwood are reaping a golden haryest. New tin gland Dinner. What delights the inner man more than a good old-fashioned New England dinner? The Willing Workers will take advantage of the weakness charac­ teristic of all Americau-s and will serve one of those dinners at the Universalist church parlors next Thursday, Feb. 20. Dinner will be served from noon until served. There will be no ice cream, Welch rarebit, or any of the French dishws, but just the good whole­ some food--same as was served in old New England a hundred years ago, and plenty ofji. The ladies have an estab­ lished reputation in this line. No one need fear that he will leave the table with a half appeased appetite, unless a victim of dyspepsia. Only twenty-five cents per plate. Children under twelve years, 15 cents. Remember the date, Thursday, Feb. 20. EXGHANCE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY AND ADJACENT COUNTIE8. A Miscellaneous Assortmeot of News Items In Condensed Yorm for Conrea- ience of Busy People. Two rural mail routes will be estab­ lished at Hebron on March 1. Miss Helen Gunn committed "rncide at the home of Geo, Murdock at Lake Geneva, last Thursday. Poor health is given as the cause of the deed. John Galley, of Ijake Geneva, mat • horrible death last week. He had da- cended into an old well for the purpose of cleaning it, and when at a depth dt about twenty-eight feet the curbing gave way, the sand and gravel burying; , him. He could not be extricated for , several hours. Nunda Herald: Attorney L. D. ell, representing vthe widow of Heimaa Schooth--the fanner who was recently' killed on the C. & N. W. track, was a£ Chicago Thursday last, accompanied by Wm. Pinnow, and made a cash settle* ment with the company which was very satisfactory to Mrs. Schooth. Nunda Herald: A price is set on the head of the man who steals chickens from the members of the Nunda Poul­ try association. At a meeting of the association held at the office of Dr. I* A. Werden Monday evening, a rewarct of $25 was offered for the arreet and conviction of anyone caught purloining fowls belonging to members. Sentinel: The candidates for county offices, including the four from Dorr, C, W. Wandrack, of Algonquin, M. W. Lake, of Harvard, C. B. Whittemore^ of. Marengo, and P. S. Harrison, of - Ringwood, met in this city, Tuesday, to agree on a date for the county con­ vention. All agreed that they desired, the convention held early in Marct^ and the county central committee haft' been called to meet in this city on Fri­ day to fix the date. There was thfr utmost good feeling between all of the T candidates present, and whatever the county committee decides upon doubtless be satisfactory to all of them. A six-year-old son of Charles Churcfcv living on the Britton farm west of E|»': gin was attacked by a large dog SattUN ' day and almost killed. The boy walr hauling a load of milk from the barn t»- ' the milk house when tbe vicious bruti • sprang at him and seized him bythflipi: jaw. The lower part of the boy's fWfe was terribly torn and lacerated by tfrfr dog's teeth and he was also severely bitten on both shoulders and both armau . In trying to defend himself the lad% J hands were caught in the brute's montik and chewed into unrecognizable shap<|0 When rescued the lad was nearly deadL < s'm MONTHLY SCHOOL REPORT. The Cold Weather Has Caused Pom Showing in Lower Booms. The cold weather during the montk of January caused several names to fall from the roll of honor. Some days the weather was most too severe to send the youijg ones to school, and besides many have been sick with bad colds, necessi­ tating absence. The work however progresses nicely in all departments. Enrollment 198 Total day's attendance. 8688 Average daily attendance. 188 Visitors 34 Days taught 88 The following pupils have neither been as bent nor tardy daring the month of January: HIGH SCHOOL. Fresbtnen Francos Buss Chester Goodman Florence Howe Lorln Lauck AKI les Myers Charley l'oet llelleu Uayniond Hazel ^paulding I>iyk Walsh May Welch Cassle Eldredge Chas. Heinier lvatie Knox Lillie McUee Ethel Owen t'arlton Koss lioht. Sutton Bessie Smith Earl Waite Juniors. Belle Gallaher Birdie Small o Surprise Party. Willie Nickels was the victim of a surprise party at the home of his brother, Charles, Tuesday evening, it being his eighteenth birthday anniyersary. Pro­ gressive oinch was the principal feature of the evening's pleasures, prizes being won by Misses Tena Felts and Martha Block. Ligh r refreshments were served. Those present were: Missus-- Minnie Felts Fred Felt* Til lie Feltz <• l\a£. Folia Etta Smith Hw-n.iiii K.ioiboli Tena Fclt^' William Kranae Martha HU*'4v Henry ltUx-k Martha Wolff Albert Kaiuholt Mesdames Chas. Harmsen and Cbaa. Nickels Mr, and Mrs. Cfcas. Nickels. Nina Colby Agnes Stevens Sammy Zimmerman Seniors w Thos. Bolger Lynn Cristy Mabel (j ranger Kose lluson Elmer Kraucisco Luele Stevens Dora Stoffel E. C. FISHKK, Ptte, EIGHTH GRADE Frank Block Vera Lanck Hattie Lamphere Mamie tiranger Lena Stoffel Iva Curtlss AQXES A. PEHHY, Teacher. rOCKTH HOOM. George Freund Anna Zimmerman Katie Nicholls Irene Mel»uiber Lillian Wheeler Maggie Ward Delia Beckwlth Josie Holly Zue Gallaher Ellen Cleary Kosie Zimmerman Julia Seward Lueile Byrd Maude Granger Alice Olson Bertha Wolff Gilbert .MeOmber Kay Pago W tn. Schneider Frieda Berner Eumia Krause Frank Geske Gerald Newman , Lizzie Gorman Myrtle Wattles Nellie Newman lrv .e Frisby Alma Tesch Fred' 1 elta Mary Knox Willie G&llaber I.ulu Byrd i.ida Golug Eddie Conway 11 enry Qninn Mas. MARY COBB. Teaeter. THIRD ROOM. Pearl Claxton Edith Lauck Julia Stoffel Thomas Knox Louis Miller Howard Wattles Leonard Phillips Fanny Granger Earl Brown John Long - DOHA BKSuex^reaehWk. SECOND PK1M\*r- Klsa Block M*rvariw> Deklur Anna Knox Teeeh Marguerite Granger Maitle Laurea V- 'v<3 KTtuu. M. Sxr^H. TSmoftw*. ^ ^ flHST PRtM-VKY ^ Esther Rrnst Grott_ ^ 1 Coce4a, Ajr! ward K4.TK F. How*. Teocfear^ v ^ Nolle* to Smnd« T»i liyrer*. I will be at John J. Miller's store atĵ ; West McHenry on Wednesday of each* week to collect the taxes of Nonda 1̂̂ township. JUD. THOMPSON, OoUeotor. " ̂ dO-it. ' ""'p'-? .Trade with your home merchant and?.:/'*"- insure better streets and foaiL ipjpQre*