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VOLUME XXIX. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1904., NUMBER 40 r PURELY PERSONAL cago VM- Mrs. Ed. Long was ao Elgin visitor Sunday. Irving Creech was an E gin visitor Monday. Fred Eldredge of Marepgo spent Sun­ day here. E. Wfiowe was a Chicago passenger Satuntty. ? W Harrison was a Chicago call er Moriaay. Dr. C. H. Fegers was a Chicago visit­ or Saturday. Mis# Mamie Knox was a itor Ipriday last F. L. Carr of Wauconda was"ft^ Me- Henry Saturday. Mr and Mm D. F. Hanly spent Son day iii Woodstock. • • *. Jim Fitzsinuuous of Chicago is spend­ ing the week here. Henry C. Mead was a county seat Vis itor last Thursday. . Chris Stegmann of Chicago waa a caller here Thursday. Mrs. W. C. Evanson is "visiting with relatives at Palatine. Fred Goodman of Chicago spent Son- day with his parents. Mrs. Harvey Price spent Sunday with relatives at Woodstock. August Nordquist of Milwaukee spent Sunday with his parents. M Zimmerman transacted business in the windy city Monday. Samuel Zimmerman is enjoying a week's vacation with relatives. Mrs. E W. Howe and daughter, Elsie, were Chicago visitors Monday. Emil Schneider of Woodstock was calling on friends here Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Thurlwell of Elgin spent Sunday with relatives here. Mrs Maiman of Wauconda visited relatives and friends here Monday. Misses Etta Simes and Caroline Spur- ling were Chicago visitors Monday. Lon Howard of Elgin spent a few days last week with old friends here. Mrs. Price of Genoa Junction visited at the honie of G. W. Besley Sunday. Joel Wheeler is visiting his grand­ mother, Mrs. Spikes, at Oshkosh, Wis. Miss Dorlisca Granger is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. John Ral­ ston. Mrs Emil Feltes of Kansas City, Kan­ sas, who is visiting relatives at Spring Grove, called on McHenry and Johns­ burgh friends Saturday. Mrs. Feltes is a constant reader of The Plaindealer. Frank Masqnelette - and Jos. Frett weru out from the citv to see what the flood had done for their cottages on the river. They found them well anchored with no immediate danger oi floating down the stream. *»y MIGHT HAVE BEEN WRECK. OklM|« PMMnfM- K»cap«x Smash Up Hermt Chance. By mere chance the Chicago passen ger, ijphich passes McHenry at b:30 a. m., escaped being wrecked last Friday morning. In some manner a rail at the north end of the switch was broken by the milk train, which passes an hour in ad­ vance of the passenger, and was not noticed by tne trainmen. Stan Wright happened to pass the place shortly after and discovered the broken rail. He no­ tified Agent Buss at once and the on­ coming train was flagged and run onto the switch. The b eak was not far from the depot and of course the train would not have been going at a high rate of speed, but nevertheless, had it jumped the tiack. the passengers would have been badly shaken and frightened, and a serious delay would have resulted. At the M. K. Church. Easter exercises will be held at the M. E. church next Sunday morning, beginning at 10:80. All are cordially invited to attend. PBOGBAM. Voluntary Mrs. Reser THE MINSTRELS COMING ENTERTAINMENT BY M'HENRY PLEASURE CLUB. ry 801 ng. Opening! Prayer.. Anthem Scripture Beading :>ong Recitation Song Exercise--"The Easter Story j.. School .... Rev. Corm :tck Cliolr Primary Class Evelyn Sayler Marjorle Reser Mrs. Henry Brefeld spent a few days last wcpk with her pa.ents near Ring- wood. Martin Conway and family spent a few days last week with relatives at - Nunda. Miss Cassie Eldredge attended the fu­ neral of an acquaintance at Algonquin Sunday. Miss M Ray Krause is visiting rela­ tives at West Chicago and Wheaton this week. Mrs. J. I. Story and daughter, Edna, returned Saturday from a few da} a' vis­ it in Chicago. Villa and George Smith of Elgin spent a few days the first of the week with relatives. Mrs J. J. Baldes and children of Ne­ braska have been visiting at the home of Simon S toff el. Misses Lena Voss and Martha Mol- denhauer were recent guests of Miss Augusta Buchert. Master James a d Miss Mamie Costel- lo of Elgin spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. Fred Karges spent a few days last wee; with friends in Chicago, return­ ing Sunday evening Mrs. C A. Johnson of Elgin was the guest of Mrs. L. Hunter and family unday and Monday. Mrs. A. Brown of Elgin was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ChriB Kyris on Saturday last. Frank Mathien, the juggler, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo • Meyers iu Johnsburgh Saturday Charles Block and lady friend of Dun­ dee spent Sunday at the home of the former's parents, Mr. and 4Irs. Fred Block. Chas. Lasch of Chicago was here Sun­ day to view the work of the flood at Rusedale There has been no dapiage can sod there. Roy Colby and Lewis Whiting left on Tuesday morning for Auburn, Wash , where they will remain for an indefinite period. Mrs. Leo Salvage and daughter re­ turned to their home in Chicago Satur­ day, after a pleasant visit with R. G. Cbamberlin anu wife. Edwin Granger left last week for Minnesota, where he intends to remain for an indefinite period, having been en­ gaged by a live slock firm, as buyer, at Lewiston. Soio.. Recitation <>'Jg.. .. Recitation..' Song -- Exercise--"Easter" s*ong Recitation Duet Recitation Song Recitation Solo and Chorus..,. Address Missionary Collection; Closing Song Miss Etta Simes Emil Olsen School Etva Smith ... Girls . Primary Classes Frank Sayler I.Miss Hattie Lamuhere Miss Zue Gallahei- Ruby Claxton School .......Tillie Stewart. . ..Mri.Bpaer and Choir . .Rev. Cormack School Kusttla's Klghta In Manchuria. D. W. Stevens, counselor to the Jap­ anese legation at Washin^tGn, has the following to say in Leslie's Monthly for April: There are, of course, two standpoints from which Russia's motives and ac­ tions in the Far East may be judged. She has constructed railways through fertile regions, hitherto ^inaccessible: built fine towns, mills and factories where before nothing of the kind existed and established orderly government where formerly misrule prevailed. In doing these thing* she has made enor­ mous expenditures, thereby creating im­ portant interests which she now has a valid right to protect. Considering the methods by which Russia gained a hold on Manchuria and the means she has taken to strengthen and perpetuate it; considering, also, the ulterior object her actions have plainly shown she hap all the time had in view, this argument, let me say with all due respect, put* the cart before the horse. It is the same as if, having obtained your per mission to erect a buildin • on yopr land for our joint use and benefit, and hav iug built, a far more elaborate structure than was originally planned, I claimed exclusive owership and control, not only of the building and the land on which it stood, but also of your adjoining prop erty, because I had spent a great deal of money in the enterprise, and had succeeded in erecting a very fine build­ ing indeed. The justice of such a claim, as b^ween individuals, could hardly be admitted, and yet it differs in no degree in principle from the claim , set up on Russia's behalf in the extension of rail way enterprises in Manchuria. General Conference Excursion. .Rev. A. H. Kistler, pastor of Nor­ wood Park M. E. church, Chicago, who is well known to uian^ of the readers of this paper, will have charge of* an excursion over the Chicago & North Western railroad from Chicago to Los Angeles, Cal., to the Methodist Episco­ pal General Conference Five days will be spent en route, Sunday being spent at Salt Lake City, stops beinj< made at Denver and other important places. Round trip $50. Futl informa­ tion may be obtained of Mr Kiatler by writing to Norwood Park, Chicago. GetH Five Year*. Francis B. Wright, former cashier of the Firat National bank of Dundee, yes terday was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary on the charge of misappro­ priating $30,000 of the bank's funds. Solon by He*t Male Voice* In McHenry-- Duet*, Quartettes aud KiKcg-Lnufh and Grow Fat. The minstrel show, under the auspices of the McHenry Pleasure club, will take place at Stoffel's hall oh Friday aiid Saturday evenings of next week, April 8 and 9. This will be a rare treat, one that lovers of good singing and frt'n should not fail to enjoy. In the first part some of the best male voices in McHeury will entertain the audience with solos, and chorus. And a choice selection of jokes will be sprung, of course. The chorus has been well trained under the direction of Chas. G Frett, and with Miss Rosa .Tns'en pre­ siding at the piano, with Chria Hapke as violin accompanist, there is no rea­ son why this should not be a concert ot the first class. THE FIRST "PART. C. D. Schoonmaker, Interlocutor Bones, N. II. Petesch Tambo, F. C. Going Overture •'The Song the Anvil sinus" c. O. Frett "Han* Me de Golden Crown" F. C. Going "There's No Use Asking" J. I). Lodtz "IJark Town is Out Tonight" Fred Karges "My Charcoal Charmer".. N. H. I'etesch "Song of the Lighthouse Bell". C. P. Schoonmaker After the first part Messrs. Frett and Lodtz will sing "The Sinking Ship," a beautiful duet. And then comes the laughable farce entitled '"The Sleep Walkers." Mor fun in fifteen minutes than any one could imagine. Following the farce Messrs Frett, Lodtz. Barbian and Schoonmakcr will sing "The Chimes," a quartette that has no equal for beautiful harmony and expression. THE SIAMESE TWINS. The entertainment will clone with the langhable and side splitting farce, 'The Siamese Twins " Nothing but fun from start to finish. Following is the cast: Ned Malone, a fresh Mick , Dan Crow, whitewasher ft"® Twins i F. C. Going _ » N. H. Pet esc h Dr. Grabem. an expert surgeon.. M. I). Weber Mr. Skiuner, a schemer... C. D. Schoonmaker Peter, an errand (toy Guess Again Tickets will be on sale at G. W. Bes­ ley's and N. H. Petesch's drug stores Monday morning. Usual prices will prevail, 35, 25 and 15 cents. Mr. Lewis Block, who has a fine tenor voice, will assist in the chorus in i the first part. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped from The Plaindealer of April 8, 8179. Two new houses are being put np on the street north of the Parker House. An unknown exchange gives a recipe for acquiring short baud in one lesson. We give it for what it is worth--"Fool around a buzz saw." Will McHenry have a walking match? It is said that it is better to be out of the world than out of fashion, and as this is all the go, VcHeury should not be behind. Let us have a walking match, by all me.ns. The Marengo Republican says: "Since I R. Curtiss, Esq., has been state's attorney for McHenry county he has collected in fines and paid over to the school fund $120, retaining besides his own fees. If we remember aright, this is a very unusual record." Our neighboring town of Richmond caught the "walking fever." aud Sat­ urday last was the day on which aspir ants were allowed to show their pedes­ trian skill and see who could make forty miles iu the quickest time. There were seven entered for the race, but towards noon two of them weakened, and then thev gradually dropped off until at the close but. three men remained on the track, namely: Bnckridge of Beloit. Lawrence of McHenry and Wannemak- er of Genoa, who won he money in the order named. $80 to first, $20 to second and $10 to third. MEETING OF FAIR MANAGERS. B*prM?tatatlT«« ot Five AMoclntloaa Dla- rDH Plans at Beloit. ' Sixteen meg representing five fair' as­ sociations met at Beloit last week to talk over the advisability of forming a permanent organization for mutual aid in conducting their annual fairs. An organization was effected and ways and means whereby they could be of benefit to each other were discussed, and it was found that much good could be done. The associations represented at the meeting were McHenry county, Boone county, Lake county, of Illinois, and Walworth county and the Beloit Inter­ state Fair and Driving association of Wisconsin. Stephenson county. 111., will also be included in the circuit. William Desmond of Woodstock called "the meeting to order, and O. E. Church- id was chosen secretary. George A. Hunt of Hebron stated the object of the meeting aud A. J. Lovejoy of Roscoe spoke of the value of making the organ­ ization a permanent one. The dates of fairs in the circuit was then brought up and ir was found there was but little conflict between the vari ons associations. The dateeae arranged are as follows: Beloit, August 16-19 Woodstock, August 22 96 Libertyville, August 30-September 2 Belvidere, August 30-September 2 Fieeport. September 2-5 Elkhorn, Sepetiuber 18-16 The question of gett ng together on some uniform basis of making up prem­ iums aud paying nearly the same amounts for side attractions came np and received a thorough airing Some were of the opinion that too much money was being paid at present for these attractions, more in fact, than the price of admission would warrant. That there was a wide variance in the amount spent for speed, premiums and attractions by the various associations was shown by the figures, which were ao follows: Woodstock--Premiums, $2,000; speed, $2,8 H); music $250; attractions, $550. Belvidere-- Premiums, $1,000; speed, $l,2< 0; music, $300; attractions. $825 Elkhorn--Premiums, $4,000; speed, $2,800; music, $100; attractions, $450. Libertyville -Premiums, $1,200; speed, $2,800; music, $200; attractions, $500. Beloit--Premiums, $2,100; speed, $4,800; music, $200; attractions, $485. McHenry county was represented at this meeting by the following named gentlemen: Geo. A. Hunt and J H. Turner. Hebron; A. J. Hannas, Rich- W in. Desmond, Fremont Hoy, Woodstock; C. F. Dike, Crystal Lake. TERRIFIC WIND STORM PASSES THRU M'HENRY AND LAKE COUNTIES THURSDAY. Lasts Only Thre^ Minutes, Bqt Damage Is Great--Barns DeMroyed and Stock Killed--Church Turned Over. \ The first windstorm of the season struck this vicinity Thursday evening between six and seven o clocK, and al- tho it was no more than a gust of wind, lasting about three minutes, the dam­ age caused was great. The storm was decidedly untimely and came up so suddenly that few had time to become ANNUAL FIELD MEET. I>efeat. and Victor y. The high school and second basket ball teams went to Algonquiu last Fri­ day night to show the Gonqnin Indians a few pointers about the game, bnt. alas, the said Indians bad on their war paint and would take no suggestion* from the McHenry athletes, who lost the game by a score of 23 to 9 The boys are not discouraged, however, and are confident they have a team equal to anv in the county, which will show it-1 prowess with a little more experience, fn the game between the McHenry and Algonquin second teams the former was yictorioua, the score standing IS to 9. Arrangements Beiug Made tor the OreaU est Event Kver Held In Woodstock. Arrangements are being made for the greatest field meet ever held in McHen­ ry county. The literary feature in­ augurated last year will be continued this year. The management has decid ed to offer three suitable medals for the beet three reciters. It is hoped this will create more interest and en husiasm in the literary part of the work, besides it gives the girls a chance to compete with the boys. Officers of Athletic associatioq for 1904: President--R G. Jones, Harvard. Vice-President--J. I. Frederick, Cary. Secretary and Treasurer--C. W. Hart, Woodstock. Officers of Literary association for 1904: 1 President--M. A. Shelton, Nunda. Vice President and Secretary--L. H. Cutting, Woodstock. Treasurer--C. W. Hart, Woodstock. CaQri and Dance Party. . The ladies of St. Patricia court, C. O. F . are arranging to give a card and dance party at Buch 's hall on Friday evening, April 15 They are making great preparations and something good in the way of entertainment may be ex­ pected. The first part of the evening will lie devoted to card playing, %fter which the hall will be cleared and the young people given the floor. Refresh­ ments will be served. Twenty five cents pays for everything, including dancing and refreshments, and every­ body is invited. Remember the date. Abutment Wnshed Dot. One of the cement abutments under the new iron bridge at Barnard's Mills in Greenwood was washed out last week. The abutment was undermined by the swift current and settled shout three feet, taking the bridge with it, A representative of the Massilon Bridge company was here yesterday to look into the matter. The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for twen ty-five cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of time unless other­ wise ordered. Trv it. Iriiffatened before it was all over, and it was of such short duration one could scarcely realize its force. For a time the rain fell in torrents and those wh< were caught out of doors were quickly drenched to the skin. The storm seemed to come from the south-west, passing t.h§p McHenry toward the lake regions. Windmills and numerous outhouses were turned over, barns unroofed and trees brokeu. The large Bryaut barn near Nunda was completely demolished Killing six valuable cows. The large new barn on the Fisher farm near Volo was reduced to kindling wood, killing Six or seven cows aud three horses. The Methodist church at Volo was turned over aud practically destroyed Several store windows in McHenry and Johnsburgh were blown in and n mer ous chimneys toppled to the ground A heavy refrigerator car standiug the siding at the Borden factory wat- turned over on its side. The shiuglei on one side of the root of Geo.. Colby barn were all stripped off and scattered over the farm. This same thing oc curred in many places. The large tool shed on Math Blake s place was lifted from its foundations and badly wrecked Before the storm the waters of the Fox had receded several inches, but be fore morning the high mark was again reached, water running over the road at the east end of the bridge. Considerable damage resulted along the river aud at the Bay, and many des olate scenes, caused by the wind and flood, greet the eye. The large new- dance hall and numerous stands and sheds on Geo Nell's place at Columbia Park, east of Johnsburgh, were all uu fder water at the time the storm struck I The smaller buildings were almost com pleteiy destroyed, while the dance hall is badly wrecked. The hotel building is so badly wrenched that doors cannot be closed. Mr. Nell estimates his loss at about $500. At the Bay the wind mills on S J. Mellin's and Wm. Lori mer's places were toppled to the ground and ruined. A mammoth steel tank bath houses and boat houses at Stilling were demolished. For a few days after the storrn about six inches of water stood on the floor in Mr Stilling's bar ro<>ift. The basement under the hotel is flooded, the steam and gas plants being put out of commission. Mr Stilling will have a large force of men at work as soon as the water recedes however, and be ready for the first summer guests. * The farming country around Hunt ley suffered perhaps more than any other in this vicinity. Seven barns were demolished and twenty windmill razed. Lightning struck barbed wire fences and the shock killed many cattle which came in contact with the live fence wires The storm struck Genoa, 111., in the evening at six o'clock. No great dam age was done in the town itself, the wiqd merely being hard enough to blow down signs and twist awnings out of shape, but in the country consider able damage resulted. On the A. V Pierce farm a large barn was blown down. Charlie Pierce, 18 years old son of the proprietor, was bille t, and forty-two head of stock perished. Mr Pierce and family are intimate friendF of the editor of this paper. Hl|(her Authority. Last week the Wilmot Agitator asked the following question: "Where is Mr. Lorimer now that he does not get out and enjoy himself in the high water while he nas the oppor­ tunity?" The editor of The Agitator evidently doesn't know Mr. Lorimer's powers He long since withdrew his dam bill from congress and submitted it to a higher authority, thus accounting for the 1 igh water. Lorimer moves in a mvsterious way, his wonders to per­ form. But we will confess, brother, that he has overreached this spring. Polities In Lake County. At the convention; in Lake county Saturday Mr. Tiffany of Antioch was the < hoice by an overwhelming major ity for state senator, and the delegates to convention were instructed for CoL Frank O. Lowden for governor. Specimen Ballot « For Town C'erk, Q CHARLES B. HARMSEN. For Assessor, • JOHN KIMBALL. Happenings of & Week at the County Seat. The McHenry county jail has been Woodstock, but 'so far as can be ascer- barn, corn crib and ca ttle shed. Every- without a prisoner for the past three tained no damage was sustained within thing in the barn was burned, including^ weeks. ' f|ie corporation. Chas. H. Harrison was over from Sam Mills has closed his shop and quit Ringwood atteuding a Masonic Chapter the manufacture of fur goods. He left Friday to visit his brother, Joe, at Ma­ rengo, going to Chicago. Monday where meeting Monday evening. Mrs. Amy Brink and sons, Jas. P. and George, attended the funeral of John Brink at Crystal La°ke Friday. An inspecting officer took account of the appearance and doings of Co. G, I. N. G. Saturday night at the armory. he has decided to locate and continue to work at his trade. The residence of A. J. Olson was the scene of a small blaze Thursday fore­ noon. The fir®- was mused by an over- fiye horses and all the farm machinery which was ihe property of Andrew Paulson who rents the place. . About three months ago the house was burned and soon afterward Mr. Paulson fell from a load of hay striking on his head cansing him to be aid up for several weeks. It certainly looks as though he was born an unlackly star. Edgar B. Still has secured a position heated lamP in an incubator located in in the drug store of . W. Merry at He- the dement. It was extinguished • • For Collector, TBTER NIESEN. For Commissioner of jBighways, JAMES I*. CONWAY. I hereby certify that the above is a true specimen of the billot to .be voted at the annual town election, in the town of McHenry, McHenry County and State of Illinois, on Tuesday, April f>, 1904. ,"r- % bron and left Monday to rater on his duties there. The National Union, recently instruct­ ed here, gave a basket social in Odd Fel lows' hall Friday evening. The mem­ bers and theiririends enjoyed a pleasant program. Dr Doolittle, who was so seriously in­ jured in "the accident at the railroad crossing a few weeks ago, has recovered "sufficiently to be out of doors again. He gets about on crutches. Prof. Torrens of Rockford has ar­ ranged for the organization of a choral union here Friday evening a meeting county. without doing any material damage. Presiding Elder Earngey of Roekford preached at the M. E. church Sunday night. On Monday Mr. Earngey left for Poughkeepsie, N. Y.. where he goes to visit a sister, who iB very ill. On his way he will call on his son, Frank.. who is attending school near Washington, D C. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Donnelly and child­ ren of Pittsburgh, Pa . were the guests of the former's sisters, "the Donnelly girls." over Sunday Mr. Donnelly is a brother of John Donnelly, former mem­ ber of the legislature from McHenry a? 9"* Town .2 c m ® £*0 < 2*3 V' £ i r; 5 2 Amount s5ssirjRss-Ji58 Levied will be held in Murphy's hall at which the organization will be effected. Mrs. A. B. McConnell has returned from a two-month'R sojourn in the south. Her son, S. McConnell. went to Chicago Sunday evening to meet her. They arrived in Woodstock Monday evening. _ The severe storm of Thursday night did considerable damage to windmills John Dennis, the horse buyer, at­ tended the horse sale at Harvard Wed­ nesday of lagt week and while there got into an altercation with the Jewish gentlemen who are always present at these dqlngs. As a resnlt he is not so handsome but has acquired considerable knowledge, and the end may not be yet. A fire on the Norman Frame farm, about a mile southwest of Woodstock. e a. ccj and farm buildinge in the conntry abput Tuesday night completely ummss S'£?S£2|tig_ --"-- --' *--1 jg^sss'sa T3301 ~ > T. Returned Delinquent Amount Collected Collectors Commission Amount Turned over -T Collector O » e* 11" *£5 5 hn fsl Pi 31* S o g 2 B 3 *4 m ags Jo S l i s » B a T»tr 6efore buying garden seeds look at Gilbert Bros.' ad on another page. Have you tried the famous allegretti chocolates to be had at (filbert Bros.' in } and 1 tt> boxes t Call on Gilbert Bros, and look over their stock of garden seeds. Any vari­ ety you wish in stock. The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for twen­ ty-five cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of time unless other­ wise ordered. Try it. Charles Schumacher, foreman on the Hutson farm, recently had the misfort­ une to run a pitchfork into his foot causing a painful wound. Dr. Wells was hastily summoned, who dressed the wound, and at last report the pa tient was doing nicely. Insurance Agent Simon Stoffel has been on the jump this week straighten­ ing up losses due to the storm of last week. In this yicinity his companies have suffered twenty-four losses, amounting to about $3,000 in all, the Phoenix being involved mostly. The greatest lo8vS settled by Mr. Stoffel was in the case of Esse & Thos. Fisher of Volo, they receiving $1,550.00, having been insured in the Phoenix. E. W. Wheeler, a former resident of this place, lies seriously ill at his home in Elgin, no hopes being entertained for hia recovery. Last summer Mr. Wheel­ er wrenched his shoulder and as a re­ sult later an abscess formed in the chest. Gangrene set in and now his death is only a matter of time. E. S. Wheeler went to Elgin Tuesday to as­ sist his brother and take him to the hospital if necessary, but the doctors claim that an operation would only hasten death. L O C A L EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. Happening* in McHenry and Adjacent Counties. The Hebron barbers have "agreed" to close their shops on Sundays after the first of April. Arthur J. Mullen and Eugene R. Hoy have formed a co-partnership for the practice of law at Woodstock. Brad street's Mercantile agency is authority for the statement that 84 per cent of tne merchants who failed last year didn't advertise in the newspapers. Four-year-old Julian had become somewhat perplexed throngh hearing discussions on current events and of school topics. "Papa," he asked one day, "#hich is longer, the alimentery •anal, or the Fauama Canalf"--Aprii Lippincott's. Under a lease which expires 1,006 years hence, the Chicago & Milwaukee Electric Railroad company has secured the right to extend its line through Zion City, according to one of Dowie's publications. According to the an­ nouncement, "said lease is to expire 3000 A D." The new part of the road is to connect Kenosha on the B4Mrth-"«ad Waukegan on the south. The poor farm committee of super­ visors met at the county poor farm at Hartland Monday and audited bills Those present included. Hon. Wm Des inond, chairman, Jas Lake, John Welt- zein and L. B. Covell After auditing the bills it was found that it cost the ounty $1 56 a week the past year to keep each pauper --Harvard Herald. "Uncle" John Brink died at his home in Crystal Lake Wednesday afternoon, March 28, aged 93 years. The immedi ate cause of his death was pneumonia. No man in McHenry county was more beloved than he. Every do< r was open to him. Brink was the man who first surveyed the land around Lake Geneva and irave that beautiful body if water its name. He was county sur­ veyor for thirty years and served as as­ sessor of the town of Algonquin for twenty-eight years. George A. Hunt has been appointed by the Illinois Dairy Commission to have charge of the Illinois dairy ex hihit at the St. Louis Exposition. The duties of the position will require his being in St. Louis the larger part of the summer. Mr. Hunt is well qualified to fill this position, having been for some time active in everything tending to the advancement of the farmers. The appointment came unsolicited, and goes to show that his ability is recog­ nized throughout the state. He ex pects to enter upon his duties about the first of May.--Hebron Tribune. M. Long of Greenwood, who enjoys the distinction of being the tallest man on the board of supervisors, won a de cided victory at the caucus Saturday Mr. Long has one of the most perfect organizations pr "machines" in hia township of any town in the cotintv and an effort was made Saturday by a nnm ber of his townsmen to reduce him to the ranks. The Long "machine" was there with the goods and won a victory R. L. Wilson was nominated for town clerk, M. Dassow for assessor, Frank Brady for collector and Geo. Thomas for highway commissioner.--Harvard Herald. THE BLACK HILLS. The Richest Hundred Square Miles in the World. The Black Hills, in the southwestern part of the state of South Dakota, pro­ duce one-third of the gold found in the United States, and are said to be the richest one hundred square miles in the orld A new booklet on the Black Hills has been issued by the North­ western Line, with a fine detailed map this wonderful region. Send four cents in stamps for copy of the booklet to W. B. Kuiskeru, P. T. M. Chicago & North-Western R'v., Chicago. Apr 2 The Wauconda Ticket. The following ticket was nominated at the caucus in Wauconda last Satur­ day: Supervisor, A. J. Raymond: town lerk, A. S« Powers; assessor, Arthur Cook; collector, Chas. Do well: commis­ sioners of highways, Frank Martin, Wm. Dowe: justice of the peace, Geo. Prouty; constable, H. Gardinier. Do You Want StreniftliT If yon want to increase your strength you must add to and not take from the physical. In other words, the food that you eat most be digested, assimilated and appropriated by the nerves, blood and tissues before being expelled from the intestines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to the physical. It gives strength to and builds up strength in the human system. It is pleasant to the taste aDd palatable, and the only combination of digestants that will digest the food and enable the system to appropriate all of its health and strength-giving qualities. Sold by all druggists. New Ada This Week. Block & Beth ke . ' W. C. Evanson | F. A. Bohlander - - *5# Gilbert Bros. ; Gus Carlson > , Wm. Bonslett ( t Osmnn Bros. >>.3 fi. & D. Wilson ^ Stafford & Goldsmith Frank Schumacher Woolson Spice Obi ' Butter Market. Butter was quoted unchanged on the Elgin board of trade Monday at 24} cents. No sales were made. The oofc- pnt for the week was 428,300 ponnd& r .. New garden seedR at Gilbert Bros.* " Easter candies. Go to Gilbert Bros.' A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reger last Friday. " v Best line of garden seeds in feowA. All varieties at Gilbert Bros.' Before buying your Easter hat call on Mrs. E. W. Howe and see the fine dis­ play of Easter millinery. Stylish Easter millinery, beantiful dress hats, and smart ready-to-wear bats at Mrs. M. A. Searles'. Let us retrim vonr hat. We will guarantee to make it look up-to-date and etylish. <3. & D. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feltz are rejoicing over a bright baby girl that arrived at their home yesterday afternoon. An ounce of satisfaction is worth a ton of talk. Satisfaction goes with ev­ ery article we sell. W. C. Evanson. Dr. W. C. Besley and wife of Wood­ stock rejoice over the arrival of a 18- pound boy, born Sunday, March 27. Come in and see the ready-made sam­ ple clothing for men and boys. Men's suits $7.00, boys, $1.75. E. Lawlns. 3&-3t Everybody dance at the McHenry House hall Monday night. Good music* good floor, good supper* Tickets, 75. cents. There will be no school during the week beginning April 11, when teachers and pupils will enjoy the usual spring vacation. At this writing Jos. Heimer, Antnn Engeln and Fred Karges are the only avowed candidates for the office of vil­ lage trustee. If you call thif week Saturday ytra may have one sack of Ben Hur flour at $1.15. None delivered at that prioe. W. C. Evanson. New ideas, new stock, latest creations at the west side millinery establish* ment. Prices right, too. Gall and see us. C. & D. Wilson. Don't risk your garden to old seeda when you can get die best to be had. All new seeds at Gilbert Bros.'--any variety yon call for. Only fifty cents admission to the dance at Stephen H. Smith's hall in Johnsburgh, Monday evening. The best hall in the county. Vessrs. JoBlyn & Goodman will give a dance at Stoffel's hall Monday night* An Elgin orchestra has been engaged. Dance tickets only fifty cents. Go to C. & D. Wilson's for Easter hats. You will find the latest creations in dress and street hats at reasonable prices. Retrimming a specialty. Mrs. J. C. Clemens was seveiely in- * jured Monday by falling onto a store door, the sharp edge cutting through clothing and penetrating ber side. J. D. Lodtz and Dr. C. H. Fegers bagged seventy-two ducks Tuesday. We did not see the game, but rely wholly on the veracity of the two gen­ tlemen. The Ladies' Cemetery Aid society will meet with Mrs. J. B. Perry Tuesday afternoon, April 6, at 2:80 o'olodt' Mrs J. b. Perry, Pres., Mrs. T. J, Walsh Sec. £ '• :'-f0 & m • --i-H •'•y.-x.-x •• -• i On account of impassable roads and considerable sickness among pupils, the Prairie Grove school, of which Mim; Elsie Howe is teacher, has {won closed during the past two weeks. As in the past I am in the market for all kinds of furs, paying the highest market price for same. Drop me A '•ard and I will call on you. 20-tf C. S. HOWARD, McHenry, Shoes you will like to buy at pri<|H^ you'll like to p^y. Here is just a hint of the many goiod values to be found in on' shoe department: Come here every day for shoes--it wil save you monefv W. C. Evanson. Eber Bassett of Ostend came in cos- tact with a buzz saw last Friday and was severely injured. In some manner his knee struck the saw and the cruel teeth tore into the bone and tissue, making an ugly wound. We have this week 50 boxes fancy Califoi nia navel orauges, thin peel ana. very sweet, at 15, 25 and 35c per dozen. Also new Turkish . dat s, stuffed with pecans, almonds or walnuts, very fin6^ at 25c per pound1 box. Gilbert Bros. At the annual meeting of the Un#R.. versalist Church society held in th®' church parlors March 85, the following officers were elected: F. L. McOmbeiy. president; H. C. Mead, clerk; D. F.7 Hanly. treasurer; O. N. Owen, collector; Mrs Emma Phillips, Geo. H. Hanly, trustees. The river reached the highest stag#, Saturday when the water ran over thf&^l. road at the east end of the bridge abou# • v "*'• six inches deep. Several loads of graved - " * will be needed to fill up the wash outfc./*%'" ' ® The water was about two feet deep i^t- the road at the west end of the Johns^; ; burgh bridge. The dime social at the home of MiJ;-* « ® and Mrs. Bradford Smith was attended', by a goodly number of people Saturday evening, and by their hospitality thef, Smith family made an impression thai r - will last many years after they hav« left McHenry. They will be greatly missed in the M. E. church affairs, ill which every member of the family a worker. O. N. Owen has sold for the Owes '| estate the two lots west of the stand pipe on Waukegan street, receiving- $750.00 for the same. J. J. Hille of i Chicago is the purchaser. Mr. Hille i*X a photographer and will erect a galler# y< • and residence on the lots this sprUi{$v excavating as soon as weather will per^^ mit. All the lots of the Owen estate ^ on Waukegan street are now sold.. Enough land has been reserved for * ̂ street to run toward the mill pond. cross street will be pnt in and the haelj^ '$1 $ i i is .... . ..v '" •SbS- , . v . 1, '::±. l ....