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PURELY PERSONAL Miss Kate Howe was a Chicago visit­ or Saturday. Mrs A. C. Matthews was a Chicago caller Monday. Mre. F. W. Miller was in Chicago the of the week. Mrs. Jos. Heuuer was a Chicago pas­ senger Tuesday. Anfo-u En gel n transacted business in Chicago Tuesday. A good place for good- shoes at little money--Osmun Bros. Mrs. G. W. Besley spent the first- of the week in Chicago. Martin A. Howell is visiting friends iu Chit-Ago this week. Miss Rosina Reyuolds spent Saturday and Su day in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs Jacob Bickler of Chica­ go vi.-ited relatives here Sunday. Foreman Block of the Borden factory was in the windy city yesterday. Do yon want a Brut-clans paint, brash­ es. oil or lead for any purpose* Go to Osmun Bros.' T. J. Walsh went to Chicago Tuesday to attend a meeting of the Pascajal Plantation stockholders. Mr. and Mre. O. E. Churchill of Lib- erf yville visited at the home of R. H. Sherburne one day last week. H. Paask&and family moved to Des Plaines last week, where they will con­ duct a farm for N. H. Pike. Mrs. H. C. Mead was called to Keno­ sha yesterday on account of the serious illness of the infaut child of Mr. and Mrs. Davis. John Bonslett is now traveling for the Pineule Medicine Co. of Chicago. His territory covers Southern Wiscon­ sin and Northern Illinois. Christ Kyriss returned this week after a two months' trip thru the west, hav­ ing spent most of his time on the coast iu California and Oregon. Ray Gaylord of Williams Bay and Miss Ida Brown were married at Wood­ stock yesterday. Miss Brown has been living with Jos. Draper's family for years and is well known here. Con­ gratulations. Mrs. Florence Seaman, who has been visiting at the home of her son, C. D. Schoonmaker, since the first of the year, returned to her home in Marengo Monday. Her daughter, Miss Grace, will rt main for some weeks more. Mrs. Fred Schnorr has been very sick the past three weeks with inflammatory » . rheumatism and at times suffered with a burniDg fever. Mr. Schnorr closed, his shoe shop and devoted his entire time as narse and housekeeper and it is thru his vigilance and untiring efforts that Mrs. Schnorr is now on the road to recovery. • ~ COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. C. P. B»rue»' Bill Laid Over Until Next Meeting. > Council Room, March ?, 1904. Regular meeting. Present, trustees Block, Chapell, Engeln, Eldredge, Roth- eruiel, Laures. President Story presid­ ing. The'minutes of the February meet­ ing were read and approved. The following bills were read and ap proved by the financ^committee: R ath Leickein, labor $ .88 Geo. Smith, labor 6.42 J. Stoffel, oil .•... 8.5)6 M M Niesen, police service 50.00 J. hn Walsh, police service oO.OO Geo. Meyers, graveling.... 12 80 Barbian Bros , walks 11 76 F. J Herbes, labor 6 05 On motion by Chapeil, seconded by Engeln, tne bills were approved and warrants ordered drawn on the treas­ urer for the same. .Vlofion by Eldredge, seconded by Chapell, that the bill of C. P. Barnes b laid ov**r to the uext meeting. Ayes--Chapell, Eldredge, Laures. Nsys--Block, Engeln, Rothermel. There being a tie the president voted aye and declared the motion carried. Taere being no further business the board adjourned. J. I. STORY, Prea; JOHN STOFFEL. clerk. liOKif. Teddle-- Pa. where do we get our milk from ? Father--From cows, my son. Teddle--And where do cows get their milk from? Father--Why, Neddie, where do you get your tears? Teddie (after a long, thoughtful pause)--Do they have to spank cows, papa?--Judge. A Man to Be Avoided. Briggs--Here comes Gldson. Let's cross over. Griggs--Why, I thought be was a friend of yours. Briggs--He used to be, but now he's my deadly enemy. He's the unspeukable villain who rec­ ommended a place for me to spend my vacation.--Brooklyn Life. . Very Like Bis DM. M. Crapaud--Ah! 8o rls ees your leetle son? He look to be slmllaire to you. Popley--Yes. he's very much like me. M. Crapaud--Aht How do you call eet? "A cheep of ze old block­ head," ees eet not?--Philadelphia Press, i A Beautiful Case. Visitor (calling on friend in hospital) --Sorry to find you here, old chap: bad­ ly hurt? Patient-- Yes. I am afraid I am. I beard the doctor say I was a "beautiful case." Of two heroes, he Is the greater who esteems his rivals most.---Beaumelle. An ad in The Plaindealer "want" col­ umn will -bring results. YOUNG GIRLS Shoald Bm4 thi» Arttele-mm* Swrlmwljr Ke fleet. A father talking to'his careless daugh­ ter said: "I want to speak to you of youf mother. It may be that yon have noticed a careworn look upon her face lately. Of course it has uot been brought there by any act of yours, still it is your duty to chase it away I want you to get up tomorrow morning and get breakfast and when your moth­ er begins to express her surprise, go right up to her and kiss he on the month. You cah't imagine how it will brighten her dear face. Besides, you owe her a kiss or two. Away back when you were a little girl she kissed you when no one else was tempted by yqur fever tainted breath and swollen face. Yon were not so attractive then as now. And all tbrongh these years of childish sunshine and shadow she was always ready to cure by the magic of .a mother's kiss the little chubby hands whenever they were injured . n their first skirmishes with this rough, cold world. And then the midnight kisses with which she routed so many bad dreams as she leaned over your restless pillow, have all been on interest these long years. Of course she is not so pretty and kissable as yon are, but if you bad done your share of the work during the past ten years, the contrast would not be so marked. Her face has more wrinkles than yours--far more-- and yet if you were sick that face would appear more beautiful than an angel's as it hovered over you, watch­ ing every opportunity to minister to your comfort, and every one of those wrinkles would seem to be bright wave­ lets of sunshine chasing each other over the dear face. She will leave you one of these days. These burdens, if not lifted from her shoulders, will soon break her down. Those rough, hard hands, that have lone so many unnec­ essary things for you, wiU be crossed upon her lifeless breast. Those neglect­ ed lips that gave you your first baby kiss will be closed forever, and those sad, tired eyes will have opened in eter­ nity, and then you will appreciate your mother, but it will be too late." It is uot the daughter alone that has caused those lines of care to appear on the face of the dear mother. That' son who speaks of the woman who gave him birth as "the old woman" could have made life in the home much bright­ er by being a man instead of eudeavbr- iug to follow the styles of those toughs who think they are men. A hoy or yonng man who lightly and publicly speaks of his mother as "the GREAT TARGET SHOOT. EXPERT8 8HOW THEIR SKILL AT BEN STILLING'S. Some of the Bent Shot* la the Country Prenwnt--Winner Loaeit Onljr 33 Bird* Out of 460. The target shoot at Ben Stilling's Saturday and Snnday was attended by many lovers of the gun despite the in­ clement weather. Some of the best shots in the country were present The following are the first class men who took part in the program each day: Ben Stilling of Pistakee; J. Graham, F. Stanton, Ed. Graham, Tom Graham, all of Long Lake; Mr. Boa and Mr. Lord, professionals in the service of the Winchester Arms Co.; Mr. Vertmeyer, with the Balhstite Manufacturing Co.; Mr. Stilson, target manufacturer of Aurora; Mr. Vance of Capron; Mr Har- ter of Maple Park. Dnring the two days' program 460 birds were thrown for each shooter. Out of that number Tom Graham and Mr. Boa lost only 82, J. R. Graham lost 84, A. Harter lost 86 and Ben Stilling 38. Mr. Boa and Tom Graham being tied for the first prize for highest aver­ age gun, the money was given to the latter, as Mr. Boa, being a professional, could not accept any part of the monej. J. R. Graham won the second prise and A. Barter the third Ben Stilling crow ded the third man closely. During the second day's shoot he broke 80 tar­ gets straight. Following is the score in detail, the total' of each day's events being given: "S c 3 £ 6 7V 15 8 IS 9 20 10 16 11 15 12 15 13 13 14 14 1& 15 s B e h 0) se cS es be x: s JS JS 9 _e t> h O * £ § e o £ e B t i 5 oc •4 £ Xi K a> > a s 00 SATURDAY. 14 15 13 0 12 14 13 13 18 13 14 14 8 13 14 13 13 11 14 15 13 tt 14 14 12 15 0 12 13 10 » 11 15 15 13 14 13 14 12 0 11 14 11 15 12 11 15 15 » 15 15 14 14 14 14 15 14 14 10 13 13 13 14 15 14 13 11 14 11 20 SO 20 1» 20 19 IS 15 15 14 13 13 15 12 13 14 14 15 11 14 15 15 15 14 15 14 14 U 13 18 14 IS 14 14 \S 10 13 13 18 14 12 12 14 10 14 14 15 14 15 15 14 10 15 11 15 18 15 18 15 14 16 15 15 13 13 15 15 14 12 15 13 15 14 13 12 14 14 14 13 20 IB 15 15 15 14 15 14 15 14 11 10 10 15 SUNDAY. 14 15 15 15 16 13 15 13 18 14 14 14 tt 11 14 15 19 14 15 13 13 12 15 15 14 12 12 15 14 13 13 15 14 7 12 15 12 11 14 11 12 14 15 13 14 13 13 14 ID 14 14 12 15 12 14 11 13 10 11 10 14 v Program v Conference of Superintendents, Teachers and Sun­ day School Workers of McHenry County i PRESBYTERIAN QjflVRCH. WOODSTOCK Saturday, March 19 •o a. m. FORENOON 1 Devotional - - - Rev. N. A. Suhderlin 2 Sunday School for all - Supt. Q. W. Conn 3 The Teacher's Opportunity - Rev. A. Cutler 4 Discipline in the Sunday School, Supt. C. W. Hart 5 County Work - - Mrs. Nettie C. Harrison i:iS AFTERNOON SESSION "DECISION DAY" "TKey that be wise shall shine m the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righto visneae. a* the stA.rs for ever t*.nd ever."--Daniel, 15:3. 1 Prayer Service 2 The Pastor's Part 3 The Parents' Part Rev. Underwood Rev. Rente, Rev. Comiack \ A. H. Lund I Mrs. J. W. Haythorne h The Superintendent's Part 5 The Teacher's Part j L. H. Norton "\ Jf. E. Cristy ( Mrs. Fannie Webster I Miss Jennie Smith & -The Church's Part j Mim Emma Deqjardun I Rev. Rates "He th&t goeth forth and weepeth. bearing preoloua •hall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his •heavee with him.--Psalm, USA old woman' is none too old to be thrashed by the father. The Play at Bsrrovllle. The play given at the Bbrreville school house Saturday evening, March 5, was a deemed success, and the young people are to be commended for the creditable manner in which it was pre­ sented. It was evident from first to last that they bad studied their parts with care and precision and, judging from the apparent appreciation of their audience, they succeeded beyond their expectations. Not only the play, but their songs were especially well ren­ dered, <Whd praise for their efforts is heard from all sides. The proceeds, $81.85, Which will go to the school fund, is a convincing proof of its success. Bead The Plaindealer advertisements. Theyare interesting. In the 14th evetft on hurt program 5 singles and 5 pairs were thrown, which acconnts for the small score. Owing to the inclement weather there were not many present to enter the event for second class shooters Sunday afternoon There were five entries, however, in one event of twenty birds, Wm. Stoffel getting 19, Mat Pitzen and John Barbian 17. For the benefit of second cla s men, Mr. Stilling will hold a shoot next Sun­ day afternoon and thus give all the en­ thusiasts in this vicinity a chance to try their skill Re Go Tonic Laxative Syaup is a pleasant and effectual* medicine for cleansing the system, regulating the liver and bowels, cures Costivhness, Biliousness, Headaches, Loss of Appe­ tite, Bad Breath, Belching, Disorders of the St<unach, Indigestion and Dyspep­ sia. 98c, 50c and $1.00 bottles. Sold by Q. W. Besley, W. McHenry. drug­ gist JDoBMStle Science Club Amiga* 8utyeets for DImumnIob. The Plaindealer has just turned out some neatly printed programs for the McHenry Domestic Science club, in which are arranged proceedings for the entire year. The meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month. This club is now in a more flourishing condi­ tion than ever, the ladies beginning to realize the great benefits that can be and have been derived from the meet­ ings. Open meetings are always held and the club extends a cordial invita­ tion to all ladies to attend. In domes­ tic as well as all other affairs of life one can profit by the experience of others. And this is the sole object of this organ­ ization. By comparing notes, offering suggestions and questioning, the mem­ bers learn more of the art of cooking, care of the home and the home educa­ tion of children. Every man, who is a man, works for the comfort of those at home. The mothers are anxious to ac­ quire knowledge to make that home brighter. We say, God bless them in their work Below is the complete program of topics for the year, each meeting open­ ing with music, business and roll call and closing with a question boi: HONORED CITIZEN DEAD BERNARD BUSS PASSED FRIDAY LA8T. AWAY MARCH MBS. M. A. HOWELL MK8. J. 1. STORY Soups, Care of llfnen, APRIL Left overs, MRS. F. C. KOSS. MRS. CULVER How to meetemergeiicies, MRS. W.-E. COLBY MAT Use of early vegetables, . MRS. B. SMITH Canning fruits, MRS. D. F. UANLY Use of fresh fruit, MRS. BUCKLAND JUNI How to cook i"K*s, MRS. F. C. GOING Ice--Its sources and dangers, MRS. D. G. WELLS Fmeen foods, . MRS. 8.8. CHAPELL JULY Summer drinks, . MRS. N. H. PETEBCH Disposal of garbage and waste, . . . . . M R S . F . W . M I L I . E H Substitutes for meats, MRS. S. E. SMITH AVUOST Fish MRS. M. A. HOWELL Cheese as a food, . MRS. J. D. LODTZ MKS. PHILLIPS What to do when unexpected company conies .. . . MR8. E. 8. W HEELER SEPTEMBER Breads, MRS. MERRIMAN MRS. F.L. McOMBEK Effect of diet on health, MRS. JULIA BISHOP Making of pickles, MRS. E. A. SMITH OCTOBKK Meats, MRS. W. E. COLBY MRS. W. C. EVANKJN MR8.M.A. HOWELL Putting away vegetables for winter use . . . MRS. WARREg THOMAS Cell4r--its one and abuse, MRS. W.THOMAS NOVEMBER Foods made from milk, MRS. C. C.COLBY MRS. W. P. STEVENS Diet in illness, . . MRS. H. F. BEKBE How and when to rest, MBS. J. D. 8MITH DECEMBER Fowls as a food and their preparation MRS. D. F. HANLY Balanced ration for family, MRS, PHILLIPS Benefits of fresh air and exercise, MRS. W. STRAWSER JANUARY Desserts, . . MKS. ELLA LAMPHERE MKS. W. K. GALLAHER Water--sources and dangers, MRS. BUCKLAND fEBRCARY Cakes, MBS. C. SHERMAN MRS. A. M. BROWN House plants and their care, MRS. F. C. ROSS Home Influence on young. MRS. J. B. WHEELER BASKET BALL GAME. Algonquin Will Meet McHenry nt City Ball Friday Night. Two games of basket ball will be played at the city hall tomorrow (Fri­ ll «y) evening, between the tirst and sec oud teams of the McHenry and Algon­ quin bixh schools. The first game will l>e called at 7:80 o'clock. It was thought best to give the exhibition iu the evening, thus affording the working people an opportunity to witness the fun. The McHenry boys are puttiug in some good practice and expect to give the visitors a hard rub. Algon­ quin is equally confident, so we may look for some exciting situations. Basket ball is a clean, invigorating game and th< se Vho can should encour­ age the home team by their presence to morrow night. ' Admission to hall, fif­ teen cents. Plsiudealer Brunch OIHoe. Beginning next Monday, March 14, The Plaindealer will open a branch of­ fice in the West McHenry postoflice. Postmaster H. C- Mead kindly offering the necessary desk room.. A represent­ ative of The Plaindealer will be at the desk every morning from nine to ten o'clock, prepared to transact any busi ness, such as taking orders for job work, receiving copy for ads or money on sub­ scriptions. We have established thu office for the convenience of the west side business men and farmers. Re member, the editor will be there only one hour each morning. A. Wonderful Reputation. . Miss Emmert, the well' known lady optician who is making regular month ly visits to McHenry. is establishing a wonderful reputation in overcoming headaches, nervousness, dizziness, etc.. by her system of fitting glasses. She has been coming to McHenry for the past six months, has fitted many paire of eyes and is giving universal satisfac­ tion, not only in her ability to fit glass es, but in her straightforward business methods. Her next visit is Wednesday, March 16. WM SICK Oulv a Few Days--Faithful Em­ ploye of Nnrthwe«t4>rii R. R. Co. for Years--Everybody's Friend: Bernard Buss, known to hist friends throughout the country as "Ben " died at his home in this village Friday fore­ noon March 4, at 11:08 o'clock, of heart "failure. He was confined to his bed only one day, being taken ill on Thurs­ day morning. On Wednesday of last week he took a stroll about town, ap­ parently in good health. His death was a grievous shock to the family and, in fact, the news was heard with grief by the entire community. For about forty-five years had Mr. Buss been a familiar figure in McHenry and it is safe to say that every man, woman and child for miles abent knew him, and of him knew no evil. Tho stern and strict in business matters, he had a kind heart. He was a terror to the boys who would interfere with him in his Work, but those boys who feared him in his just wrath knew that he loved them. He was a man who kept close to Nature and to Nature's (£od. Who is there in McHenry who hns not seen Ben Buss, when his day's work was done, standing in the beautifn' flower garden that always flourished at bis door stepst And who is there who has not been the recipient' of many flowers from that garden? Mr. Buss was a devout member of the Roman Catholic church. His devotion to his family was marked in many ways, it being his wish always to give his chil­ dren an education and start them well on the road to a successful career. We all know bow well he succeeded in that direction. His boys and girls are all well situated, the youngest one now being a membtr of the high school senior class. Such was the nature of the citisen whom McHenry has lost. Bernard Buss was born in Rossfelt, near Minster, Westphalia province, Germany, on the 10th of October, 1884. Like other able bodied boys of his time he served his three years in the German army. Soon after his discharge, in 1859, he came to America and McHenry. For the first two or three years he en­ gaged in well digging, but later was employed by the railway company to pnmp water for the locomotives, all the work being done by band in those days. It was also biB duty to load wood onto the engine tenders, which was used in- stea<L^f coitl^as fuel. • W Ori, the 27th^>f October, 1888, he was married to Miss Elizabeth Meissen at New Munst;er, Wis. He returned to McHenry wtttr"ms bride and resumed his duties with the railway company, as agent It may be stated here that Mr. Buss never attended any other than the schools in Germany. One can readily imagine the uphill work he had in mas­ tering the English language and chirog- raphy, while at the same time beiug actively engaged in a business that de­ manded a knowledge of both. About ten or fifteen years after entering the service of the Nortwestern be learned telegraphy. His long years of service testify to his honesty, ability and strict attention to onsiness. For forty long years, lacking two months, he served the Chicago & Northwestern Railway company, actually giving his life to the service. Be had faced many trying positions ind endured severe trials during those forty years, but perhaps he was never more heart sore than the day he was I int. on the retired list and pensioned, March 1, 1901. To give up his work was like giving up part of his very ex­ istence, and even those who had seen hi in engaged at the depot for so many years, could scarcely realize that he was not still on duty. Bnt during the three years since his retirement he bad been a familiar figure at the depot at the h rrival of all trains. Altho deprived of hid occupation and full pay he could still meet his old friends, the trainmen and old time passengers, as in days gone by # Besides the widow, ,the following children survive to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father and thought­ ful adviser: J. B, McHenry; Katie, Lincoln, 111.: Mrs. John Stoffel and Christina, McHenry; Joseph, Elgin; John, Racine, Wis.; Elizabeth, Elgin; Jacob, M Henry ; Charles, Chicago, and Frances of McHenry. One daughter, Helen, died on the 7th of March, seven years ago. being the day and month of the father's funeral. Mr. Buss never became fully reconciled to the loss of this daughter, and it was his custom to make weekly trips to the grave. Only two days before his death be made one of these trips. A brother, Joseph, re­ sides at Nnnda and a half brother, John Sinithkamp, resides at Burlington, Wis. The funeral service was held at St. Mary's church Monday morning of this week at ten o'clock, requiem high mass being celebrated by Rev. Father Stadler >f St. Michel's parish, Chicago. Hun­ dreds of friends were present. Those from abroad, besides the chil­ dren, who attended the funeral were: John Smithkamp and wife, Mrs. Law­ rence Stang Burlington, Wis.; Theo. Meissen and wife Pecatonica; Mrs. Becker and daughter, Lizzie, Chicago; Wm. Suiithkamp, Trevor, Wis.; Joseph Buss and wife, Nunda, 111. CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Buss and the children desire to express tlheir appreciation of and thanks for the kind assistance and sympathy of friends extended during the sad hours. REVIVALS AT M. E. CHURCH. Captain Houston Is an Able Speaker and Ksrnest Worker. Revival meetings are being conducted at the M. E. church this week by Cap­ tain Houston of the Volunteers of Amer­ ica. This organization is similar to the Salvation Army in itg noble work and some of the bravest men and women of America are enlisted in the ranks. We say brave, for it requires no small amount of moral and sometimes physi­ cal conrage to undertake the slum work that falls to the lot of these vol­ unteers. At the present time Captain Houston is engaged in church work and the peo­ ple of McHenry are fortunate in having the opportunity of hearing him. It is a decided pleasure to listen to his explanations of passages from the Bfble. The word pictures he presents to the congregation are wonderful. With ap­ parently no effort he rolls away the 2,000 years that have intervened since the days of Christ and brings the teach­ ing of the Bible to us in a twentieth oentury garb, as it were. Captain Honston does not gesticulate as if frantic, nor does he throw hell and damnation at the heads of the people in a voice of thunder. His preaching is more from the standpoint of love and faith, and by his methods h-* sways the audience. Those who have not had the pleasure of hearing this man should attend the meeting tonight or tomor^w night as he goes to Ringwood Saturday, where he will hold meetings nntil Friday even­ ing, March 18. He will come back to McHenry Sunday and conduct services at the M. E. church in the afternoon. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped from The Pliindesler March IS, 1870. F. A. Hebard has taken the contract and is now pntting np a new house for Jerry Sherman, on the site of the old one recently burned. We learn that Mr. Story has secured the services of Aaron Boomer to attend to his west side hardware store, and that he will open the same on Monday next. Died- -in this village, March 12, 1879, Mrs. Margaret Hankins, aged 71 years. Benj. Buss, station agent at this place, is laid up with a bad case of inflamma­ tion of the eyes, and his work is being done by Clyde Harrison of Ringwood. His many friends hope to see Ben at his poet again soon. The river is now clear of ice and the prospects for an earh spring never was better. Painting and fitting up boats is now the order of the day, and it will not be long before our entire fleet will be ready for active duty on the raging Fox and adjacent lakes. Ducks made their appearance in con­ siderable numbers on Saturday and Sun­ day, and hunters were out in full force, and the roar of musketry was iucessaut, especially in the early hours of morn­ ing when one wants to take his last nap. The ducks are more plenty than ever known the first day of their flying The bridge is lined night and morning with hunters and the banging of guns can be heard both np and d »wn the river. It looks as though duck hunting had commenced in earnest. Jos. Wiedemann had the misfortune to be thrown from his buggy on Thurs­ day night last, breaking his shoulder and injuring him quite severely. WILL HOLD OVER. PrMldonts of Vlllaye Boards Elected Lwt Spring Stay in Another Y< ar. According to a law passed by the present legislature and signed by the governor, all presidents of village boards will hold their office two years hereaft­ er, the same as the trustees. The bill which was passed carried an emergency clause and went into effect immediate­ ly. This means that the presidents elected last Bpring will hold over anoth­ er year. As far as McHenry county is concerned this will effect McHenry, Hebron, Richmond, Spring Grove, Nun- da, Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Union. Huntley and Cary. McHen:y will thus have no fight this spring over the paesidency. Three aldermen and clerk will be elected. JLiu|fte*a Ctuch Club. Several ladies met at the home of Mrs. Emma Phillips recently and organized a Cinch club, with Mrs. Phillips as pres­ ident and Mrs N. H. Petesch secretary and treasurer. Meetings will be held Saturday afternoon of each week at which time progressive cinch will be played. At the end of the season prizes will be awarded to the one haying the most games to her credit. Mrs. D. G. Wells entertained the ladies last Satur­ day. _____ Notice to Dairymen. Borden's Condensed Milk Co. will open their books for contracting for their summer supply of milk at their office in West McHenry, on Tuesday, March 15,1J04- Books will be op«ned at 7 o'clock a. m. and be closed at 4 p. m., unless the demand irsupplied at an earlier hour. LOC^L4BRIEFS Butter Market. The butter market was declared firm at 24} cents, as -against 28 cents last week and 27} a year ago. None was offered nor sold. The output of tkl week was 427,800 pounds. .J* ; ' y Dress goods and notions--Osmun Bfo£ An Easter Monday party will be giv­ en at S toff el's ball. Watch for partic­ ulars. Ri rn, to Mr. and Mrs. John StofFel, Tuesday, March 8, a girl. All doing nicely. Jos. Heimer is arranging to give a dance in his hall on Monday evening following Easter. The regular McHenry and high sclibel basket ball teams have joined fotcesand ordered new uniforms. ' i '-fj .ml The old Gage house, which will be occupied by Bernard Harrison this sum­ mer, is being reshingled and otherwise repaired. Philip M. Huffman died at his home . in Nnnda Wednesday. Feb 24, 1904. after a prolonged illness. He was aged nearly 88 years. Simeon Covell has sold his term. to Albert Etton for a consideration of $19,- 000, or $85 per acre. The farm consists of about 221 acres. Waukegan will soon have a new fed­ eral building to cost abont $100,000, Congressman Geo. E. Foes now having a bill before the house. » • In a free for all race of pacero on the ice at Lake Geneva last week Friday, Geo. Vogel of Solon Mills won thifd money with Harry Mac. Nearly all the enow has disappeared this week, but the wpter has run off gradually and unless a heavy rain npw sets in no damage will result. There was a spirited discussion OW the C. P. Barnes bill at the council meeting Monday night and it is still unpaid, having been laid over until till next regular meeting. r The roads are now in fairly good con­ dition for wheeling, bnt unless "all signs fail" there will be a tough time for the farmer this spring when the frost leaves the ground. The Ladies' Aid society snpper served at the home of Prof, and Mrs. E. C. Fisher last Friday evening was enjoyed by a large number of people. The hosts entertained the guests very nicely. As in the past I am in the market ft* all kinds of furs, paying the highest market price ~for same. Drop mo ft card and I will call on you. 20-tf C. S. HOWARD, McHenry. The basket ball game at the city hall last Saturday afternoon between the McHenry and Hebron high school teams was exciting and interesting. The vis­ iting team won by a score of 19 to 1$. The firm of Pettet, Bucknell & Pea- oock of Lake Geneva has purchased a large store at Whitewater, Wis. Mr. Allan Peacock, the junior member of the firm, well known in McHenry, will have charge of the new bnsiness. fine : jiH m Geo. W. Colby now ha* a milk deliverv wagon. It is large enough to carry all the cans to the Borden fac­ tory and the milk with which priyate families are supplied. Mr. Colby bas an extensive ronte in this village. Geo. Meyers hauled from Chicago yesterday a launch made by E. Hunter for jingnst Larson of Rosedale. It is the largest launch that has ever been set down 6n the banks of the Fox river in McHenry, being 88 feet long and ten feet wide. ,:n Peter Niesen has a card in The Plain- dealer this week annonncing his candi­ dacy for renomi nation to the office of collector. Mr. Niesen has now held the office two years and has given universal satisfaction, being courteous and oblig­ ing, and accurate in his work. The old willow tree that stood at the south end of the dam, from which tho school boys for years have cut their switches, fish poles and whistles, WM cut down last week. It seems like a sacrilege, altbo one can now get a bet­ ter view of the pond from the school grounds. Miss Emmert, the well known^Jady . optician, will make her regular month­ ly visit to McHenry Wednesday, March 16. She will be at the office of Dr. Roes, giving free examinations of eyes. No one urged to buy. Call and have your eyes examined free, whether or not jpafk • wish to bny glasses " Isaac Fair weather is moving his agri­ cultural implements, etc., to Wanoonda where be has rented a stand. That hn may do a prosperous business there la the wish of The Plaindealer. Mr. Fair- weather has made many friends dnring the time he has been in business hem who will regret that he finds if adihl able to move. c> Block & Bethke are making many changes ifPthe interior of their stor& The groceries have been moved into the main room aud will occupy the shelves and counters on the lower sooth side. The room thus vacated will hn filled with ladies' furnishings, etc. The shoe stock has been moved fiNp the front of the store to the renr. , • .... Ml 'v-r .!• -