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/« Covers Johnsburgh, ^ Jtirigwood, Solon, - - Barreville, Ostend, Spring Grove, Terra Cotta and Wauconda VOLUME XXVII. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1902. Covers Volo, Ridge- Jie&J, Greenwood, Fose iofce, Dighton, Pis- , v$f taqua Bay and tribu- tary rural districts. ^ NUMBER 39 DIRECTORY DAVID G. WELLS, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST x Office and residence in J us tan'8 Block, one door north of bank, McHenry. C. H. FEGER8, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. McHenry, 111. Office at Residence, corner Court ana Elm streets. Telephone 333. FRED'K C . l'AGE, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.-Speclal at- •*- tention diseases and surgery or eye, 1 nose and throat. Office hours: $ to 9 a. m. 1 to 4 and 8'to 8 p. in. Office. Chorch block, Woodstock* 111. Telephone--Office. 122; Besi dence, 123. KNIGHT & BROWN. A TTORNEY8 AT LAW. 100 Washington "• street, Chicago, IiI. C. P. BARNES. Ool-A TTORNEY, solicitor, and Counselor. lections a Specialty. Damage Suits, etc Office at Woodstock, 111. -B. 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 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-Longbe strangers sometimes lead people astray. WEST MCHBNRY, - - III. F. C. ROSS, D. D. S. McHenry Illinois Over S. 8. Chapell's Store MICHAEL MATTSEN Artistic Decorating Painting and Paper Hanging Plaindealer office, McHenry. 490 Bowen Ave., Chicago. References: The numerous people for whom I have done (Kcorating in McHenry. Calls from out of town promptly attended to. A. C. SPURLINQ, Veterinary Surgeon end Dentist. West McHenry, Office at residence first liu«n|< 4oor west of Methodhit church Illinois. Geo. Meyers Oeneral Teaming of all kinds. Excavating and Grading. flcHENRY - - - V - ILLINOIS. -? Telephone, Market 451. LAHBERT Q. SENQ BUFFET Headquarters for McHenry and McHenry county visitors. John Scharres, 98 Fifth Ave., Chicago. Bar Tender. SOCIETIES. MASONIC. MCHBKBT LODGE, NO. 158, A. F.and A. M. Regular Communications the second and fourth Mondays in each month. S. S. CHAPELL, W. M. JOHN EVANSON. Secy. W. C. O. F. St. Patrick's Court, No. 187, W. C. O. F..meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each month, at Forester Hall. MRS. MAHY COBB. Chief Hanger MRS. KATHBYN ADAMS, Secretary. M. W. A. Regular Meetings every Second and Fourth Wednesday evenings of each month, at their Hall, over Evanson's store. W. P. STKVBNS, Consul. H. O. MKAD, Clerk. C. O. F. Meet First and Third Sundays of each month in Forester Hall. ANTON ENGELN, Chief Ranger. JOHN NEISS, Recording Secretary. Louis OEBTEL, Financial Secretary. JOHN J. BARBIAN, Treasurer. Trustees* John Heimer, Anton Engeln Ben Laner. ,, C. O. F. 8t. Patrick Court No. 746. C. O. F. Meetings held the Second and Fourth Monday evenings of each month In Forester llall. John Fleming, C. H. Walter Bolger, R. S. CHURCHES. UN IV ERSALIST. P. W. MILLER PASTOR T. J. Walsh President H. C. Mead Clerk Dr. 11. T. «.>rown Treasurer Supt. of Sunday-School.. Mrs. Etnma Phillips Assistant W. A. Cristy WI LIU NO WORKERS. Mrs. John 1. Story President Mrs. James B. Perry Vice President airs. F. C. Ross Secretary Mrs. W. A. Cristy Treasurer T. r . c. U. Miss Julia A. Story President Miss Berniece Perry Secretary JUNIOR Y. p. c. c. Mrs. Anna Byrd Superintendent Mrs. E. B. Perkins Assistant and Organist Miss I rene McOmber. President Lulu Byrd Ht'cretary Services i Stated Sermon 10.30 a m Sunday School 11.45 a m V. P. C. U 7.00pm Junior Y. P. C. U 4.00 METHODIST EPISCOPAL. Rev. 8. W. Lauck Pastor Preaching. Sunday 10:30 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. Sunday School, 11:45 a.m. , Prof. E. C. Fisher Superintendent Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:00 P. m. Ladies' Aid Society meet each alternate week. Mrs. C. C. Colby, President, Mrs. E. Wheeler. Socretary. iw A Cordial invitation is extended to all. BT. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Sunday services: Low Mass at 8:00 a. m.; High Mass and Sermon at 10:00 a. m.; Sunday School at 2:00 p. m.; Vesper Services and Ben­ ediction at 2:30 p. m. REV. M. W. BARTH, Pftstor. 8T. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. Regular Sunday Services at 8 a. m. and 10 a., Vespers at 8 p.m., Sunday School at a. m. R*v. FATHER O'NEIL, Pastor. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Bt. John's Catholic Church, Johnsburg have services on Sunday as follows: Hlgb Mass at 10 o'clock a. m. and Vespers at 8 O'clock p. m. R*v. FATHER MKHHIHG. Pastor We sat at the table together. She cast a shy glance over at me, She certainly looked lik&,an angel Oh Charley I Please order me Rocky Mountain Tea. G. W. Besley. Our Alston Carriage Pamfc can't be G. W. Bsaley. INTERESTING PARAGRAPHS. Items Concerning Local Affair* Picked Up by the Way. Klgin Batter Market. The butter offierings on the board of trade were 3,400 pounds, all from Wau- ponda. 27 cents was bid bat the batter was not sold. The official market was made firm at 27 cents. The oatpnt for the week was 600,30^ pounds. "Uncle Rube." Captivating Easter millinery at Mrs. M. A. Searleaf! Did >ou hear the frogs croak?; Now look oat for fish stories. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Nickels Wednesday morning. A surprise awaits you at Stoffel's hall next Monday night. Don't miss it. Swell Eastei millinery at the very lowest prices at Mrs. M. A. Searles. S. S. Chapell has just received a line of up-to-date hats. All the latest shapes. "Ike" the goodnatured, clumsy farm hand. See him at Stoffel's hall next next week. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hanly will movte into their own house, recently vacated by D. G. Nellis. The Willing Workers will meet with Mrs. H. T. Brown this (Thursday)after noon at two o'clock. Jos. Heimer will move into the Mc­ Henry House soon and conduct the hotel during the coming summer. Mrs. E. M. Owen is having a new side walk built from her residence near the pond, to Waakegan street. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller are the hap­ py parents of a baby girl which arrived at their home Monday morning. "Taggs" and "Upson," the tenement house kid and the dude, will make you laugh in spite of yourself at Stoffel's hall April 4 and 5. "Uncle Rube, "and "Deacon Smailey" will give yon cause to laugh. See them at Stoffel's hall Friday and Saturday evenings, April 4 and 5. It is evident that several new build­ ings will be erected this summer, but those who contemplate making the im­ provements are very reticent at present about giving out the details. Rev. Irl R. Hicks predicts that this section of the country, in many places, will be visited by sleet and snow storms during April. Don't set out your ger­ aniums for at least a week or two. Ben Shermrn has secured a covered wagon on which he has painted in glow­ ing letters the words "Fine Tea and Coffee." This means that Ben will de­ liver the goods at the farmers' doors. It is obvious that the first money ap­ propriated by the new board should be for payment on the new bridge, and then, before a foot of new side walk is laid the stand pipe should be painted. There has been considerable life at the Bay and along the river the past week. Many people have been out preparing their cottages and grounds for the season. Indications point to a longer season than was enjoyed last year. There has not been any great amount street-corner electioneering or con­ spicuous button-holing during the past week, but still water runs deep. This suppression would indicate that there will be a lively time at the village cau­ cus next Saturday. The subject for the J. Y. P. C. U. for next Sunday is "A Lesson from the Awakening Flowers, Growing in Beauty to Make the World Brighter and Better." Miss Lucile Byrd will lead. The meeting will be held at four o'clock instead of three. E. G. Dekker has just received a fine lot of potted palms, ferns and other plants which he is Belling at very reason­ able rates. He has several hanging Japanese baskets which are inc^d a novelty. The ladies should call at his store and look at the plants. Major J. G. Rosengarten has done perhaps only a little less than Prince Henry to keep alive the native German spirit in this country, and his paper in the April Lippincott, "German Influ- ance in America," will be welcomed at this time by all friends of the Vater- land. Sanford R. Peck, of Barrington. one of the agents who has been negotiating for the purchare of land for the govern­ ment, has for some time past been en­ deavoring to purchase Simon Stoffel's stock of general merchandise, and last week a deal was partially consummated whereby a trade will be made. N. A. Huemann contemplates taking a thorough course in the study of photo­ graphic art when he will open a studio in this village in connection with his other business. Nic is pretty well posted in the art now and if he follows out his present plans we predict that he will make a decided success of the venture. Parents should caution their children about crossing the mill dam, and older persons should be careful when using the short cut at night. The bridge over the race is in bad condition and a broken leg may be the result of care­ lessness. Remember, that route is not a public thoroughfare, and people using it do so at their own risk. Arthur Bickler has secured the agency for the Saturday Evening Post, the best weekly magazine published in America. Those who are not subscribers for the Post and desire to get it regular­ ly shonld leave their order with Arthur or at this office, where he will make his headquarters, and the pL e will be de­ livered at your door. The paper is only five Mid per copy. OF A PERSONAL NATURE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND PEOPLE THAT WE KNOW. A Weekly Budget of Personal Matters Picked Up Here and There kf The Plaindealear Scribe. Robert Frisby was in Woodstock Sat urday. C. A. Guerin had business in the city Tuesday. E. Lasch spent Sunday at his cottage on the river. Chas. Granger was at the oounty Seat Monday. Geo . Harrison, of Ringwood, was in town Saturday. Mrs. H. M. Jensen was a Woodstock visitor Satnrday. Mrs. Will Dodge, of Ringwood, was in town Monday. Mrs. H. M. McOmber has been quite ill the past week. 'Chas. Frye, of Woodstock, was caller here Sunday A. C. Matthews made a business trip to Chicago Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Going were Chica go visitors over Sunday. Will Nickels has secured a position at the Terra Cotta factory. John Starshank, of phicago, was vis iting friends here Sunday. Jos. J. Frett, of Chicago, was visiting relatives here last Saturday. Al. Krause and HermaB Kamholz were Nunda visiters Sunday. Ed. Frisby, of Nunda, was a Sunday caller at Mrs. James Cleary's. Misses Etta and Emma Smith were visiting friends at Nunda Sunday. Geo. Gilbert and John Miller were Chicago visitors the first of the week E. H. Stone and Mr. Hartman, of Woodstock,* were Rosedale callers Tues­ day. Miss Dora Colby is attending the Chi cago training school for missionary work. Miss Thompson, of Kenosha, has been yisiting Miss Mary Engeln the past week. Fred Goodman visited his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman, over Sunday, Mrs. P. W. Thompson, of Lake Geneva, spent the past week with Mrs. E. Lawlus. . Dr. M. L. Goodkind, of Chicago, was in McHenry last Friday in consultation with Dr. D. G. Wells. Mrs. John Bolger, of Woodstock, has been spending this week with her father, Thomas Phalen. C. Eskelson, who has been spending the past winter in Florida, was Rosedale caller Sunday. H. Hoepe and son, of Chicago, are spending the week at their cottage at the International Village. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Peters, Hon. Henry L Hertz and sons and Mr. Mc- Ansh were at the Bay Sunday. Ferdinand Frett came out from Chi cago Monday morning, driving back the same day, accompanied by Martin Stof- fel. Architect E. A. Hogensen, of Chicago, was here last ween looking over the grounds upon which J. J. Buch will erect his stable. A. W. Reynolds came out from Chica go Saturday evening, accompanied by the Misses Clayton and spent Sunday at the home of his parents. B. T. MathewsoB, manager Elgin dis­ trict of the United States Health & Accident Insurance Co., of Saginaw, Mich., was in town Saturday. Geo. Stanford is again working for Gus Carlson. Gns now has three men in his employ and he has enough work to keep them all busy night and day. Anton Weber has been seriously ill the past week, suffering from a disease with which he has been afflicted for some years. We are pleased to stale that he is much better at this writing and may soon be out again. Isaac Went worth has accepted the position as superintendent of the D. H. Haeger Estate Brick and Tile Works at Gilberts, ahd will assume the duties next Monday. This plant is the largest in Illinois, making the finest quality of brick and tile. Mr. Wentworth has had years of experience in that line of work, and the company have made po mistake in securing his services. The. Jew and the Law. About twenty^seven people, more or less, heard the lecture given by Rev. A. H. Altfeld at the M. E. church last Saturday evening, on "The Jew ^and the Law," Why people should not de­ sire to hear a lecture of this nature is a problem. Tfeere is one thing certain that there was ample opportunity for those in attendance to learn some of the peculiarities of the Jewish faith. Rev. Altfeld is not an orator by any means and be has not even a pleasing voice, but he is a fluent speaker and despite the fact that he spent the best part of his life in the study of the Hebrew language, his command of the English was good. He disclosed many facts regarding the Jewish faith which are seldom made public and naturally astonished the audience. Be it said that Rev. Altfeld is now as enthusiastic over Christianity as any protestant. His sermons ou Sunday and leotnre at Ringwood Monday evening were well attended. M'HENRY FARMERS SATISFIED. Borden Condensed Milk Co. Offer Good Prices for Next Six Months. $1.15 90 80 90 1.05 1.15 Last Thursday was contract day at the Borden factory, a day to which dairymen anxiously look forward, for they then learn the price their milk will bring for the following six months. No one can have the slightest idea what the price will be until the hour the books are opened on the appointed day, for the Borden people are very careful in this respect. The prices offered last Thurs­ day were as follows: April May.... June July August....._ September This makes the average price for the next six months 99 and 1-6 cents per hundred pounds. In 1901 for the cor­ responding period the price paid by this company was 96$, in 1900 it was 98$ and for 1899, 1898 and 1897 it was but 80 cents. The average this year is the highest milk has brought in the summer months since 1898. In that year the Condensing company paid an average of f 1.07 "4-5 for the six months beginning April first. McHenry farmers are entirely satisfied with the prices and there were many who would like to have signed contracts but were not given the opportunity. The old patrons were allowed to con­ tract first and it was found that they could furnish all the milk that the com­ pany can use at present, It iB intimated by the local management that more dairies may be taken on as the summer advances. At Dundee the dairymen were not pleased with the prices and signed the contracts under protest. Sometime ago the dairymen erected a building which they were holding in readiness for use when the need became apparent. The action came when the contract books were opened Thnrsday by the conden­ sing company and other milk consumers in that vicinity. The stockholders of the Dundee Milk & Butter Co. unanimously agreed to ac cept the condensing factory prices under protest. It was voted to pay in the re­ maining 50 per cent on the stock sub­ scribed, and the executive committee was ordered to fit up the factory build ing with the latest improved machinery at once. If the Borden -company loses this milk at Dundee it may be that more will be taken -at the McHenry factory to make up the deficiency. LAND IS TOO EXPENSIVE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BUY TRACT IN THIS VICINITY. Land is Not Just What is Wanted For Military Purposes--Too Much Expense Attached. It has been learned from good author­ ity that the purchase of land on the east side of Fox River for military use is declared off. Upon final examina­ tion of the land it was found that it would be too costly to put the land in proper condition for use. This annouce- ment may come as a surprise to sbme of the fanners who have given option on their land, as it was understood that the tract was just what the agents wanted. And so it was in some re­ spects. They were looking for about 2000 acres composed of hills, valleys, timber, etc. However, when the ground was first inspected, at a time when the earth was frozen, the low lands ap­ peared to be solid and firm, but as the frost left the ground the people interest­ ed discovered that considerable of the maish and bog land was almost im­ passable. In the natural state these places could not te used and should an attempt be made to improve them, the cost of the improvements added to the first cost of the land would make it a very expensive deal for Uncle Sam. Even the cost of filling in or draining one bog hole might bring the cost of that farm up to an enormous figure. No other tract has as yet been de­ cided upon although it is uderstood that agents have options in various places? To secure that number of acres with every foot firm land will be no easy task, and as far as can be learned the property here comes the nearest to being what is wanted of any land thns far inspected. DAMTAT M'HENRY. "UNCLE RUBE." A Comedy Drama to l>e Presented by the Universalist Church. Permission Given by Congress for Con­ struction of Same. COMMENDATION McHenry County Leads the Agricultural Knthusiasiu. • v_ ,-J World In Geo. A. Hunt, director of Farmers Institute, recently wrote Mr. H. E Cook, of Denmark, N. Y., and asked him to point out, in his reply, some of the weak points or short comings in our Institute work here in McHenry county It will be remembered that Mr. Cook was one of the speakers at our Insti tute meetings laBt winter. He is also one of the most active and succeesful Institute workers in the United States. Following is an extract from his letter to Mr. Hunt: 'It would be difficult indeed for me to point out any shortcomings in your ocal Institute work. I think rather that your work is to be commended and studied as the present ij^al in local organization. Whether your system as a whole is to be commended above our own I am in some doubt. If your county is a fair sample for the state then your system is in my judgement superior to our own or Wisconsin, should presume however that perhaps no county in your state could duplicate your splendi^ Work in McHenry county. Continue oiir your present lines and nothing can prevent your success, wish we had more of your western agricultural enthusiasm in our state, but we have not." Alston No. 1 Floor Paint drys in one night. G. W- Besley. , White Pine Cough Syrup bores. Another Surprise. When Miss Iva Mead came home from Elgin last Saturday evening she was surprised indeed to find a number of friends at the house to greet her. Later more friends dropped in and by nine o'clock a gay party had assembled. The evening was spent at ciokinole boards and card tables and no one went to sleep is an assured fact. Even the young boys outside would not be de­ prived of some pleasure so put tick tacks on the windows. At an hour dangerously near the Sabbath morn tempting refreshments were served. The following persons were present: . Misses- Blanche Nellis Delhi Heimer Kiltie llelmer Etta Colby Lena Stolfel Elsie Howe Kosina Reynolds Belle Oallaher Messrs.-- Albert Reynolds Emerson Travers Charles Heimer Orten tiilbeft Geo. Hanly Pearl Nellis Lillie Heimer Florence Howe Dora Stoffel Cassie Eldredge Mabel Granger Nina Colby Estelle Clayton Richard Walsh William Schreiner Harry Fay Eugene Matthews Carleton Ross Surprise In Store. Simon Stoffel has a genuine surprise in store for those who attend the dance next Monday night, in the nature of a souvenir. Be doee not intend to give away five dollar gold pieces or silk umbrellas, but that which will be found beside your plate will surprise you more than either of the above men­ tioned articles. Arbor Day. Governor Yates has issued a procla­ mation designating Friday, April 25, as Arbor Day. It is expected that this day will be set apart for the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers and for the de- ooration pf private and public buildings. Permission was given by Congress last Friday to the Fox River Navigable Water Way Association to construct a dam across the river near the bridge in this village. Congress has not made an appropriation for the construction of this dam, but simply given permission for those interested to do so, but at the same time the promulgators will be pro tected in their work by the government. It is to be hoped that all will look at this matter in the right light, compre­ hending the vast amount of benefit to be derived. It is understood that a dam will be built just high enough to make the river navigable for small steamers. This being the case very little, if any, land will be inundated. Of course if a solid obstruction were placed across the river a large amount of land would be­ come flooded during the spring freshets. But it is likely that a dam will be built with sluice gates whereby the water could be kept at the same height the year round. No one can blame pro perty owners along the river for object­ ing if they are laboring under the im­ pression that valuable land will be lost. However, if the Association follows proper plans there will be no cause for alarm. We will have a beautiful river and the farmers will never regret the day that the dam goes in. Death of George Sommen. Mrs. Geo. Sommers received a tele­ phone message from Chicago Monday morning announcing the death of Mr. Sommers at San Antonio, Texas, on Sunday, March 28. Mr. Sommers left for the south about a month ago, hoping to gain a new lease of life under the invigorating effects of a warmer climate and a dryer atmosphere. He first went to Ocean Springs, Miss., and from there to San Antonio, his mother being with him at all times. At first the change seemed beneficial, but as usual the relentless disease, consumption, became the final victor. Mr. Sommer's parents were aware of the weakness of his constitution some years ago and for that reason he left the city aud settled in McHenry where he could find plenty of pure, fresh air. At first he engage^ in the plumbing business at which he was an expert, and later purchasing the Friedly stock of hardware. It was immediately after assuming charge of the hardware store that he began to fail rapidly, being un­ able to give much attention to bnsiness affairs, although he fought the disease bravely. During his stay in McHenry he made many warm friends who will deeply mourn his demise. Mrs. Sommers and two children weht to Chicago Tuesday morning to meet the body which arrived the same even­ ing. The funeral was held in that city on Wednesday. Mrs. Sommers will have the sincere sympathy of a host of friends during the sad days to come. The comedy drama "Uncle Rube' will be presented at Stoffel's hall on Friday and Saturday evenings, April 4 and 5, by home talent, for the benefit of the Uuiversalist parsonage fund. Some of the best local talent has been engaged. Some good songs will be interspersed through the play, the kind that characterize the backwoods rural districts. Mrs. T. J. Walsh will pre­ side at the piano daring the perform- ance. This drama is full of life and anima­ tion. During no part of the play is there a dull moment. The scene of the play being in old Vermont, it depictis the characteristics of the rural people of that state, their simplicity and uni­ versal honesty. But like all communi ties there are a few sheep in wolyes' clothing and Deacon Smailey is one of them. Following is the cast of charac­ ters: Reuben Rodney, a Tustlee of the Peace, Shool Trustee, and a master band at "swappln* horses."..; W. A. Cristy. Deacon Smailey,* A smooth old vlllan T. J. Walsh. Mark His son; a promising rascal C. D. Schoonmaker. Gordon Gray A young artist F. A. Holly. Upson Asterbl.lt A New York swell N. H. I'etesch. Ike Tho hired man S. S. Chapell. Bub Green A young rustic Lynn Crysty. Bill Tappam A constable O. B. Gilbert. Milicent Lee "The pretty school ma'am." Mtss Pearl Nellis. Mrs. Maria Bunn A charming widow Miss Kate Howe. Taggs .A waif from New York Mrs. C. D. Schoonmaker. SYNOPSIS. ACT I.--The "old homestead." Ike is mystified. The Deacon hears some plain talk. Uncle Rube arrives. Some city yarns. The battle of the bees. "Now I call this a reg'lar circus!" ACT II.--The constables office. Bub Green wants revenge. Mark's proposal. Milly's answer. The Deacon's cunning plot to ruin Uncle Rube. A reoeipt for $10,000. The plot succeeds. ACT III.--Kitchen in the old farm­ house. Getting supper. Milly speaks her mind. Mark gets impudent. He catches a tumble. Uncle Rube and the pop corn. Popping the question. The supper. Uncle Rube arrested 1 ACT IV.--The constable's office. Waiting for news. Gordon gives Mark a lesson in manners. The acquittal. Uncle Rube opens court. Some'hard swearing. Taggs on her muscle. The Deacon is caught in his own trap. Milly's fortune. Happy ending. MAIL ORDER HOUSES. Do Not Have Too Much In Them. Confidence The mail order houses are constantly sending out circulars, catalogues, and even send representatives in person, offering merchandise at seemingly low prices. But taking everything into consideration, do they offer real bar­ gains? There is certainly always plenty of room for doubt • McHenry mer­ chants have been offering all Kinds of genuine bargains during the past few months, and the goods must always be as represented. These mail order houses are in business for profit, and it stands to reason that they can not Bell the best brands of any article for less than the home merchant asks. They will present rare bargains in a few staples, but you may depend that other articles will cost you enough to even accounts. We would also caution pro­ spective purchasers about giving their notes for merchandise. In the first place, don't give your note, but if you do, be assured that you will haye to pay it, whether the goods are as repre­ sented or not. Trade with Plaindealer advertisers and be on the safe side. EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENING8 IN M'HENRY AND ADJACENT C0UNTIE8. A Miscellaneous Assortment of HM( items in Condensed form Vor CM*n> ience of Busy People. A new depot is among the possibilities for Crystal Lake station. The employes of t he Oliver Typewriter Co. at Woodstock have organized a base ball team which, it is expected will clean up everything in the county. John Mulligan, the blacksmith al TerraCotta, and Miss Cora Lilley of Chemung, were married Saturday, March 8. They are living in the rooms over the shop at Terra Catta. David R. Joslyn, of Woodstock, EL 0t;: Wbittenberg and E. C. Bodenschote, of Elgin, will establish a candy factory at the former city. Mr. Joslyn will ereet a building on Main street at a ooet of $4,000. The Wauconda Leader says that the firm of Fuller & Wentworth has dis­ solved partnership by mutual consent and Mr. Fuller continues to conduct the business, Wm. Hoaft assuming the share formerly owned by the retiring partner. Mr. Wentworth, who is now clerking for Simon Stoffel will soon move his family to McHenry. Woodstock Democrat: One of the- most enjoyable events that ever took place in Greenwood township was the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Sondericker, celebrated at their home on Tuesday evening last, at which-one hundred and fifty of their neighbors and friends were present. • most elaborate supper was served and everybody enjoyed themselves as they never did before. This worthy couple is one of the most prominent and re­ spected in that township and have ever been held in the highest esteem by all who know them. A host of friends in this city and vicinity wish them many ̂ more years of happiness and oonteai- ment. * \ : The Herald says that considerable ex­ citement was caused in Nunda last week among the republicans, and the hopes of the democrats were raised, by the discovery that Mr. Gracy had pocketed the nomination papers and through forgetfulness failed to file them with Town Clerk Wilcox before the 15-day limit, which expired Monday at mid­ night. It was at first believed that the republican ticket could not be placed on the ballot, and that the names of the republican candidates must be written in by each individual voter, but consultation of the law and the rulings of the supreme court makes known the fact that the nomination papers may still be filed and that the ticket can appear on the ballot The papers have today been filed with tine town clerk, and the republican ticket. will appear on the ballot as usual, BO our republican friends may rest easy. BARREVILLE P. O. GOER. The Poatofflce to he Discontinued After April &. Tax Books Returned. Collector Peter Rothermel returned his books to the county clerk last week, having collected all taxes, except $998. Of this amount over $200 was for taxes levied on real estate to defray expenses of surveying. On the day Mr. Rother­ mel was to have turned in his books there was still $10,000 outstanding, but he was allowed ten days of grace and in that short time did some remarkable hustling, collecting all bnt the amount mentioned above. Peteach's White Pine Cough Syrup. William Hill. William Hill died at the home of his mother, Mrs. E. Lawlus, in this village on Saturday, March 22, 1902, at seven o'clock a. m., aged 33 years, 10 months and 27 days. William Hill was born in Buchanan, Berrian county, Mich., com­ ing to McHenry with his mother in 1872. Since that date he had spent most of his time in and about McHenry, until the last few years. About one year ago he began to fail in strength and for a time sought relief in a hospital in Chicago. About two months ago he camd home, but at no tini3 during his sickness here did relatives entertain much hopes of his recovery, for he was a victim of that grim destroyer, con­ sumption. The funeral was held from the house on Monday afternoon at 1:80 o'clock. Rev. F. W. Miller officiating. Many beautiful fioral tributes from lov­ ing friends adorned the casket Inter­ ment took place at Woodlawn cemetery. Pleasant Event. Miss Anna frisby was pleasantly sur­ prised by a number of friends at her home in Emerald Park on Monday evening. Playing of various games and singing were the diversions of the even­ ing, with supper as the last number on the program. The guests departed for their homes at midnight, being well pleased with the outcome of the con­ spiracy. The following were present: Misses-- Nunda Herald: The postofllos dar :\e, partment has ordered the discontinuance , of the Barreville postoffice. The office has not paid for years, and the patron­ age had dwindled until it amounted to very little. Since the death of t|ie last postmaster, E. C. Turner, no one has been found who cared to accept the office and it will subsequently be dis­ continued after April 1. Theoflioe was established in 1844 by Long John^Weut- ^ worth, and a man by the name Stan- > kj ton was the first postmaster. .* - J Mary Glbbs Mae Wulsh Ajina Fleming Irene Frisby Messrs.-- Frank McMillao Eddie Sutton Leo Wamsley John Knox Richard Flenttag Lola Aylward Mamie Knox Anna Cleary Anna Frisby Robert Sutton Martle Kuox John Glbbs Allan CltNtry Berate Frisoy A Correction. ' • EDITOR PLAINDEALER: ' ^ \ •. Dear Sir:--In your valued paper of 20th inst. I find that a mistake has been made by stating that 1 have sold all my interests at the Bay, which is not true as I still own the bathing beach and all other land of Pistakee Island outside of Rosing's subdivision. This Island prop­ erty is one of the biggest and best par- cles of land not subdivided around Pistakee lake and with its perfect shor«iv, and attractive appearance in general, say nothing about the mineral qualities of the spring and soil back of the shore ridge, I think it is the most valuable piece of unsubdivided land in McHenry county. So you see frqm this that my interests are still with yon and the Bay and I shall keep on improving the island and planting spruce and pine trees etc. until "Lovers Lane ' (.west end of island) and "Paradise Point" (east end) will be perfect wonders of natural beanty. Yours very truly, HKNRY ERICSSON. Birthday Party. Little Gertrude Mueller gave a party last Thursday, it being her sixth birth­ day anniversary. The little people had a delightful time and were not noisy either. The following were prtMWat Margaret Dekker, Cornelia Dekker Mamie Ibsch, Alva Smith. Agnes Cleray| Cora bell McOmber, Esther Stoffel, lian Pouse, M. Jensen and Ernst Grot Feet Off, Pleas*. The officials of the Northvnsfcfrp have instructed their conductors brakemen to compel all pa^ngere keep their feet off the cushions whe< traveling in the passenger coaches. is an order that should be enforced d ing the season for Mt oototed apparel. I Petssoh'S hoaidacfae powders <|RA. w