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v- • ' « ^ ^ - J \ *v * ' ^ f .; -* uur-*.\«"' ^ v • * .v /-; * .£;*. * , ;v^r'-r'1* v^}r'" \ r v - ;t- v , " • / •' ; , V"' y** ^ .- v• ̂ &'.. $;.a-;-v&A*Tm* j ?1 4 M^wv":'^;>:-M: •. •':?:* ••^,^^ - -v : •;••&&? u -1•'?*•;i"*^' * ••" "• ;-.' *•.,* ' <•' . if: •••• / '-'"V.V" Wm::̂ . y:-&i>**$•;&• <• :::$Affie' VOLUME XXIX. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, HAY 5,1904. • iv-. -•• *& ^»t'i •;# NUMBER 45 PURELY PERSONAL ' G. T. Eldredge was a Marengo visitor Sunday. Mrs. Jordan was a Chicago passenger Tuesday. F. K Granger was a Woodstock call­ er Monday. * . Henry Heimer was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. ' Miss Slade of Elgin is visiting friends in this village. Eiiiil Snyder was over from Wood­ stock Monday. Mrs. Bernard Buss was a Woodstock caller Monday. Mrs. Jacob Died rich visited Chicago friends Monday. * ^ Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Mead were in Chicago Friday. Chas. l.ampfrere was a \JJanconda visitor Saturday. Miss Bfernice K mball was a Solon visitor Sunday last. ^ John Olsen and danghter weFe visitors iri the city Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Stevens were Chi­ cago visitors Saturday. W. D. Wentwortb spent Snnday with ^ his father at'Gilberts, 111. Mrs. T. J. Walsh and son, Dick, were Chicago visitors Saturday. 1 Mis->es Kate and Elsie Howe were Chicago visitors Saturday. Will Reed of Chicago spent Snnday visiting his McHeary friends. Carl Ralston of Joplin, Mo., is here this week, visiting his parents. John Ralston, Jr., was ont from Chi- cago Sunday to visit his parents. Mrs. John F. Kennebeck was a Chi­ cago visitor th$ first of the week. Jos. Pekovsky spent a few days last week at the home of Jos. Heimer. Mr. Ott and A1 Krause witnessed the ball game at Woodstock Saturday. Eugene Matthews of Slgin attended the leap year party here last Friday. Mrs. Qeo. Smith of Elgin spent the first of the week with relatives here. Ed. Walsh was out from Chicago Sun­ day and spent the day with relatives. Mrs. Ge?>. Meyers was among the Chicago passengers Monday morning. Miss Maegie Walsh of Chicago spent a few days last week with relatives here Miss Dora Stoffel of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents Miss Tressa Carson of Chicago was the gnest of Miss Rosa J us ten Friday. August Nordqnist of Milwaukee vis­ ited McHenry friends the first of the week. ^gWarthen Kimball was out from Chi­ cago Friday evening to take in the leap year party. m Wm. Thurlwell, Sr., and son, Frank, of Antioeh spent Sunday with their families here. Fred Goodman of Pnllman spent Snn­ day with his parents, Prof, and Mrs. F. M. Goodman. Mrs. Wm. Strawser left Wednesday for a two weeks' visit at Beloit anJ Broadhead, Wis. Mrs. Block and daughter acconpanied Mr. Block on his regular business trip to Chicago Tuesday. Misses Nina Colby, Belle and Zne G^jjaher attended the ball game at Woodstock Saturday. Fred Colby and family of Chicago are the%uests of the former'3, parents, *Mr. and-Mrs. C. C. Colby. Mrs. T. L. Kitchen of Genoa, 111., is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. D. Schoonmaker. C A. Knight was a visitor last week at the home of Mrs. Knight's parents, Dr.and Mrs. H. T. Brown. Ben Smith, now employed in the Quiver typewriter factory at Woodstock, called on McHenry friends Tuesday. Mr. fend Mrs. A. F. Kuhnert of Far­ go, N. D., are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Heimer this week. Harry Bacon and Chas. Giftbe, both of whom are locomotive firemen, spent the first of the week with hoiqe folks. Mrs. F. W. Ames, daughter and son of Minneapolis are guests at the home of the former's brother, W. F. Gallaher. Henry Kamholz and Mrs. Fred Nick­ els drove to Cary Sunday and went the day with Mr. and Mrs. Hermni Kam­ holz. Mr and Mrs. Chas. Block of Dundee spent a few days last week with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred 1 Block. W Robt. Matthews aud R. E. McLean diSbve over to Woodstock Saturday aft­ ernoon and witnessed the Oliver-Spauld- ing ball game. Mr. and Mrs. Herbprt Allen of Ring- wood yleave this week for a two months' trip thru the East, after which they will go to Cuba Mike Thelen is here this week, visit­ ing home folks. He is just recovering from a long illness, having been in a hospital several weeks. Dr. C. H. Fegers and Misses Eleanor, Anna and Lillie .MsGee drove over to Woodstock Sunday morning and spent the day with relatives. Gns Carlson went to Woodstock Mon- , day evening to take a degree in Masonry. He was accompanied by several mem­ bers of the McHenry lodge. Mrs. O. W. Owen returned from 8t Louis Tuesday, accompanied by her grandson, Harold Waite. Mrs. Owen had been in St. "Louis since her hus­ band '8 death. Mrs- E. M. Owen returned Friday ^.trorn California, where she spent the ^•Winter. Mrs. Owen enjoyed the climate very much.and ret pus In the teat of health. She will soon leave for a trip to the East. Miss Clara L. Wightman returned to Chicago Sunday morning, after a week's vacation spent at her home here. She w<tH accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. < Wightman, who will visit in Wheaton and Chicago for a few weeks. I Mr. and Mrs. S. S Chapell and daugh­ ter, Harriet, left Tuesday morning for a three weeks' visit in Oklahoma. Their youngest daughter, Marian, will be a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Clemens during her parents' ab sence. Circumstances prevented Mr. Chapell's departure last week. MRS MARTIN NIESEN. Dt*d Sunday at Her Home in Johnsburgh of Lung Feyer. Mrs. Martin Niesen died Sunday at her home in Johnsburgh, after a short illness, of lung fever, aged sixty-eight years 'Eva Jacobs was born in Germany oy Christmas day, 1885. When twenty yeprs of age she came to America and located at Johnsburgh. On the first day of June, 1858, she was married to Martin Niesen, a shoemaker by trade. Mr. Niesen died about twenty-three years tigo, leaving eight children, all of whom now survive and reside in the neighborhood, except a son, Will, who is a resident of Chicago. Mrs. Niesen was a woman possessed of all the inherited German character­ istics, those of love for her family, thrift and perseverance. She was a good mother and a neighbor that will be missed by her friends in the village The children are John, Peter, Mathi- as, Christina Nell, Barbara Hnemann, Katie Britz, Will and Frank. The funeral was held at St. John's church, Johnsburgh, Tuesday forenoon. Rev. Mehring officiating, and was at­ tended by a large number of friends of the family. 1 HE LEAP YEAR PARTY. Attended by Fully 8eventy-five Couples-- Joy una Time. The members of the "Just Us" club have reason to feel elated over the suc­ cess of their leap year party. About seventy-five couples were in attendance and they were well entertained by the club membeis. Rqpd's music was at its best and the supper served by Mrs. Brink was, as usukl, good enough to tempt a prince. It had been eight years since a leap vear party had been given in McHenry and naturally the novelty of the thing drew out a goodly number. It is a good idea to shelve the young men occasion­ ally, just to let them try the wall flower act. ' The "Jnst Us" club has established a reputation, now let it try some other scheme in the entertainment line. A hard time partywould be a sure go. FATHER P. M. O'NEILL 1'ays Mlu Km inert, the Optician, * Great Compliment The many friends of Father O'Neill, of St. Patrick's church, will be pleased to learn that his vision is being greatly benefitted by a pair of glasses with which Miss Emuiert, the optician, %£ed him. He says they are giving him great satisfaction and that he cannot speak too highly of her knowledge of her profession. ______ An Ordinance Fixing Villas* Attorney** Salary. Sec. 1. Be it ordained by tfie presi­ dent and board of trustees of the village of McHenry, Illinois, that, commencing May 1, 1904, the village attorney shall receive a salary of fifty ($50) dollars per annum. Sec. 2 All ordinances or parts of or­ dinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed. Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on and after May 1, 1904. Sec. 4 This ordinance shall be known as ordinance No. 38. Passed April 25, 1904. .Published May 5, 1904. Attest: JOHN STOFFEL, Clerk. To the Southwest. Land seekers'special excursions Will run on May 17 and June 7 from Chicago to Pecos Valley, New Mexico. Round trip $25.00. This will give you an op­ portunity to see Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas add the beautflPul Pecos Valley. Or from Chicago to Bovina, Texas, $20.00 round trip, Stops will be made along the way. For further informa­ tion inquire of WM. STOFFEL, Special Emigration Agt. lucproveweuta at Roaedale. Many improvements have been made in the hot bouses at Rosedale this spring, Mr. Miller, the manager, being thor­ oughly acquainted with the business. He now has in bloom thousands of car­ nations, roses and sweet peas. This summer he will build another hot house equal in size to those now standings which will be used for roses exclusively. 6 Walnuts and Wine. "Walnuts aud Wiue" are a morally repast in Lippincott's, and for May they are addressed to al fresco entertainment under the leaves and on the porch. This department has steadily won fayor from hundreds of readers, who encourage the editor, so he says, not only by commen­ dation, but by sending in each new quip or anecdote as it freshly arise*. WARNS OTHER TOWNS. CONDITION OF STAND PIPE AT WATERLOO, IOWA. English Sparrow* Found Lying Dead MI Bottom of Tank to Depth of Six Feet- Typhoid Germ*, Because English sparrows fle# into a standpipe at Waterloo, Iowa, and drowned in the water which supplied the city, hundreds of the inhabitants contracted typhoid fever this winter, resulting in many deaths. Some days ago the drinking water of that city was examined by a chemist who found that it contained typhoid germs which he believed resulted from some decaying substance iu the water. The standpipe in which the city water supply is pumped each day was drained and an investigation! of its sanitary condition was made. Dead sparrows were found lying on the bottom of the tank to the depth of six feet. Some of the birds had decayed until nothing remained but a few bones and feathers, while others were in a fair state of preserva­ tion. There may not be a single dead bird in the standpipe from which McHenry gets its water supply, but it stands to reason, nevertheless, that it should be emptied and inspected at least once a year. There is a natural accumulation of filth that cannot be prevented, the tank being entirely open at the top. The case at Waterloo is not the only one on record. In several instances dead birds have been found in the water which the unsuspecting people had been using for drinking and cooking pur­ poses. The standpipe should have a cover, but to put one on this year is out of the question from a financial stand- point. But there would be no expense in letting out the water and cleaning the tank. At the same time the mains would receive a much needed flushing. Persons using city water know that something is wrong, for very tew UBe it for drinking purposes. Especial y in the summer months, not* only is the taste vile, but the odor is offensive. Water taken directly at the well has not these peculiarities, consequently the trouble must lie between the pumping station and the mains. It is up to the committee on water works to look into this matter. WORKING LEGISLATORS. The Statesman Who Really Do Moat of the Work. The average citizen, interested in the Jiistory of his country and rather proud of his knowledge of men and events, if asked to name the leaders in legisla­ tive statesmanship, would glibly refer to Senators Spooner, Lodge, Depew, Al­ lison, Bailey, Hoar, Teller and Repre­ sentatives ('annon, Payne, Dalzell, Gros- venor, Hepburn and the men who share with them the glory of star roles and speaking parts in the presentation of the Congressional drama. These are the men who receive the applause of the audience while the actual work, the drudgery, even of the artistic kind, is performed by minor persons in the play, although everything is apparently pruned to prepare proper stage settings and scenic effects for the star perform ers. Within the last twenty-five years it was possible for a member of Con­ gress. particularly of the House, to make his influence felt by his oratory! Dur­ ing the term of Mr. Carlisle's speaker­ ship there was a growing disposition to limit debate, and this culminated in the suppression of extended discussion of any topic, unless favored by a few lead­ ers. when Speaker Reed formulated and forced the adoption of his now famous rules. When the Democrats later se cured control of the House, the very liberty, amounting almost to license, which marked t!he reaction against the Reed rules was «o gross that it caused their adoption by the Democrats. These rules are still in force, and under them, by the power invested in a few impor­ tant committees, mnch oratory is im­ possible. Asa result the "gum-sboe" brand of statesmanship has been devel­ oped. Important problems, the solntion of which are demanded by national ne­ cessity . are no longer settled on the floor of the House. They come to that body from committees, and the rank and file of the membership of the House has little to do but to register, more or less faithfully, the mandates that come from the committee rooms.--Leslie's Mohth- ly for May. McHenry Made Defendant. According to the Woodstock Sentinel the town of McHenry is to be made a defendant in a suit to recover over $200 in alleged delinquent pauper bills, cov­ ering a period of eight or tftn years. McHenry county will be the plaintiff. This suit was determined upon at the recent meeting of the board of super­ visors. The town of McHenry, so it is charged, has not paid certain pauper bills for a number of yeara and the county has been allowing same all the while. The: e is a dispute as to who should pay the claims .and this suit will settle the question. Advertised Letters. Letters remaining uncalled for in the postoffice at McHenry, 111., May 1, 1904: Mre. Martin Keiley Master Fred Krohn Charles Heft L. M. Belle H. H. Cannon C. Klump When calling for above letters please say advertised. ROLUN WAITE, F. Y. QUARTJER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped rrom The Plalndealer tif May 7, 1870. LICENSE NINE SALOON^ The cow qnestion is now creating considerable excitement in this village. C. F. Hall sells 9 lbs. standard granu­ lated sugar for $1.00. Five saloons have taken ont licenses thus far in this village, against eight last year. The new board announce their intention to euforce the Sunday law to the letter. Dr. J. F. Cravens, who formerly re­ sided in thiB village, has rented H. E. Wightman's house and moved his fam­ ily to tbis village. lUss Jennie Beers, having just re­ turned from the Chicago Musical school, » now prepared to take a limited num­ ber of scholars for either the piano or organ. We bear inquiries nearly* every day as to when the Cisooette train is to be pdt on. Unless it warms up a little it will be almost useless to put it on at all. This is better weather for visiting around a coal stove than rustioating around the lakes. One of the editors of the Harvard In­ dependent attended the carnival of authors at Chicago and was greatly shocked because he saw a woman with low neck and short sleeves. Well, well. Young man, don't you go away from home again. It's dangerous. At a meeting of the board on Wed­ nesday evening last James Walsh was appointed marshal and street commis­ sioner for the corporation for the ensu­ ing year, and was sworn in and entered upon his duties. "Jim" will make a good officer and violators of the law will do well to "look a leedle oud." CITY DADS APPROVE B0N08 THAT NUMBER. Foil NEARLY CREMATED. Alffonqnln Man Carelessly Puts Lighted Pipe in His Pocket, Thomas Bean of Algonquin placed a lighted pipe in his pocket and was near­ ly cremated before his burning clothes could be torn from him. After partak­ ing of a few "beers" at an Algonquin refreshment stand Saturday morning he started for the farm of Ihis employer, near the village. The horses became unmanageable and Bean carelessly thrtw a lighted pipe into his coat pock­ et. In a short time flames enveloped him and he was pulled off the wagon in an unconscious condition. Saturday night the victim was re­ moved to Sherman hospital, where Dr, J. A. Rutledge dressed the burns. The left hand is charred and ampntation may be necessary. ^ Chas. F. Block Married. Dundee Hawkeye: At the Lutheran TShurch, on Tuesday evening, in the presence of a large number of their rel­ atives and friends, *Charles F. Block and Emma A. Sternberg were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. The church had been prettily decorated for the oc­ casion, Rev. C. Steege performed the ceremony. The bride, who was prettily attired and carried flowers, was given away by her brother. Frank Sternberg, of Elgin. Othera in attendance on the couple were Mrs. L. J. Sternberg, Miss Marie Block, L. F. and Frank Blook of McHenry. Mr. Edward Wdgner played the wedding march and furnished other instrumental music, while Misses Clara Steege and Ella Wendt sang a duet. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother on First street, where about thirty guests congratulated Mr. and Mrs Block and did full justioe to the good things provided. On Wednesday the couple left Dundee for a brief wedding trip. !rhey will reside with the bride's mother, Mrs. M. G.1 Sternberg. Mrs. Block was born and bred in Dundee, where she is well and favorably known. The groom hails from McHenry, where his parents still live. For some years he has lived in Dundee and at preseut is employed by the G F Hall Co. Their many friends wish theta all success in their married life. The AinerUutu'tt'lutlueiiee. Ten Racine Boys, ranging in age from twelve to sixteen years, were rounded up at the depot in Waukegan the evening before the car .barn bandits were hanged. They had been readmit all about the car barn bandits and one of tiff"1 admitted that they wanted to get to- Chicago to see the murderers banged. The depot-officer tried to bunch them but three of the youngsters managed to run away and when he cornered the rest with a revolver he found he had but seven of the original number. He made them fall in line juid then marched them to the city jail, where, despite vociferous protestations, they were locked up for the night. They each had copies of the Chicago American and were reading about the car barn bandits and talking of their exploits. Nathan B. Balm. Nathan B. Helm, former mayor of Harvard and one of that city's most en­ ergetic business men, died Tuesday of last week, aged nearly eighty years. Mr. Hunt was a member of the firm of Hunt, Helm & Ferris and had done mnch in the np building of Harvard. Creamery at Wllmot Burned. The farmers' creamery at Wilmot was destroyed by fire last Saturday morning. The building and contents were yalued at $8,000, while the insur­ ance amounted to about $8,600. Louie A Wattles Make No Application-- Standing Committees, Marshals and City Attorney Appointed. .Council RooBk April 88, 1904. Boarn met pnrsufnirto adjournment. Present^ trustee# Block, Eldredge, Stof­ fel, Frepuirl.'tleiuier, Laures; president Story rfrdeiding. The foMowing diam shop bonds were approved by a unanimous vote: Bondjof John Heimer; sureties, Jos. Blake and Math! Blake. Bondjof A. Engeln; sureties, P. B. Freundj M. Engeln. Bondof O. L. Moore; sureties, J. W. Doersner, Simon Stoffel. Bond of P. H. Weber; sureties, J. J. Buch, Robt. Schiessle. Bond of Jos. Heimer; sureties, John Heimer, Math Heimer. Bond of Heimer Bros.; sureties, Jos. Heimer, John Heimer. Bond of M. D. Weber; sureties, P. B. Freund, M Engeln. Bond of J. J. Buch; sureties, Robert Schiessle, F. J. Barbian. Bond of P. B. Freund; sureties, A. Engeln, F. J. Barbian. On motion by Eldredge, seconded by Freund, the board adjourned. JOHN STOFFEL, J. I. STORY, Clerk. President. BEAUTIFUL BOATS- Will Soon be Launched In Rosedale. Fox River at Council Room, May 2, 1904 Regular meeting. Present, trustees Block. Eldredge, Freund, Heimer, Stof­ fel and Laures. President Story presid­ ing. The minutes of the annual and spe­ cial meetings were read and approved. The following bills were approved by the board: Jos. Schneider, labor $1.75 John Niesen, labor 88 Motion by Eldredge, seconded by Heimer, that John Walsh be appointed as assistant marshal for the ensuing year. Amendment to motion by Block, sec­ onded by Freund, that Martin Conway be appointed assistant marshal. Vote on original motion: Ayes--El­ dredge, Heimer, Laures. Nays--Block, Freund, Stoffel. The president declared the motion carried. Motion by Stoffel, seconded by El­ dredge, that M. M. Niesen be appointed village marshal for the ensning year. Carried. Motion by Stoffel, seconded by Block, that F. K Granger be ap(k>inted village attorney. Amendment to motion by Eldredge, seconded by Heimer, that C. P. Barnes be appointed village attorney. Vottron original motion: Ayes--Stof­ fel, Block, Freund. Nays--Eldredge, Heimer, Laures. The president de­ clared the motion lost. Vote on amendment: Ayes--Heimer, Eldredge, Laures. Nays--Block, Stof­ fel, Freund. The president declared the amendment carried. Motjion by Freund, seconded by Blook, that Jacob Bonslett be appointed mem- oer of the board of health. Carried. Motion by Block, seconded by Freund, that Peter Thelen be appointed member of board of health. Carried. An ordinance to repeal ordinance No. 88 was read. Motion by Freund, seoonded by Blook, that the ordinance be passed. Ayes--Block, Freund, Stoffel. .Nays--Eldredge, Heimer, Laures. The president declared the motion lost, A petition signed by thirty-four busi­ ness men and others requesting the board to grant the use of the street sprinkler and water to some person for the season was read. Motion by Stoffel, seconded by El­ dredge that prayer of petitioners be granted, with the provision that the party getting the use of the sprinkler must take good care of same and hy­ drants, tools, etc. Motion carried. Motion by Freund, seconded by Stof­ fel, that all ordinances be enforced and thar the marshals be instructed to stop gambling. Amendment to motion by Eldredge, seconded by Heimer, that the marshals be instructed to stop gambling and in­ sist on better order. Amendment car­ ried. Motion by Freund, seconded by Stof­ fel, that each marshal be on duty at night each alternate week. Ayes--Block, Freund, Stoffel. Nays--Eldredge, Heimer, Laures. The president voted nay and declared the motion lost. The president named the following standing committees: Finance--Stoffel, Freund, Block. Streets and alleys--Eldredge, Stoffel, Heimer. Sidewalks--Heimer, Laures, Eldredge. Public property--Freund, Block, Laures. , Water works--Laures, Heimer, El­ dredge. Miscellaneous--Block, Stoffel, Freund. The board then adjourned. JOHN STOFFEL., J. I. STORY, Clerk., Pre£\ The Jubilee Singers, Buy your tickets for the Glazier Jubi­ lee Singers, who will appear May 6, in advance, from the members of the Y, P. C. U., as the larger the number of tickets sold in advance, i.e., before 7 p m., May 6, the larger per centage of the gross receipts the Young People fill rsoeive. EL' Hunter, the boat manufacturer, has sold many launches and small boats to persons at the lake and river resorts this spring, but there are two to be launched in a short time that will eclipse anything ever Been in this region. The pleasure boat made for August Larsen, manager of the Rosedale Pleasure club, is a large affair, being thirty-eight feet long and of a generous width. Despite its great size, however, it will draft only about fifteen inches of water, at the most, when loaded to its full capac­ ity, about fifty passengers. The boat is constructed similar to smaller launch­ es, having a seat around the inside of the rail. There is also room for seats in the center. All wood work above the hull is highly polished oak. The boat is pro­ vided with lockers, lavatory and all conveniences for a long trip. Two gas­ oline engines of five horse power each will furnish the motive power. Mr. Larsen expects to launch his boat one week from next Saturday. The other large boat, built for Geo. J. Sayer of PiBtakee Bay, is thirty-five feet long and not quite as wide as the Larsen boat. It will be furnished lux­ uriously, with rattan chairs, lockers and all modern conveniences. The wood work above the hull is of quarter sawed oak, highly polished, constructed by the best workmen. The front part of the boat will be enclosed with French plate glass. It has been constructed to run in very shallow water^JThe motive power consists of a fifteen horse power Buffalo gasoline engine, one of the best made. Both boats will be propelled with rear paddle wheels, being the only practical method in the river and Pista- tee lake. They will be an ornament to the river and lakes. L O C A L B R I E F S Batter Market. Butter remains firm at 28 cents on the Elgin board of trade. Mr. Hunt, who has charge of the agricultural exhibit at the fair, was here to make arrange­ ments for the shipment of the prize banner, which hangs in the board room. News From Coi|r\ty Seat. Wright & Guest have decided to quit business, so their saloon on Benton street is closed. The Olivers defeated the Spaldings in a game of base ball Saturday. The score was 4 to 5. W. W. Chandler went to Aurora Sun­ day and saw the Oliver base ball team defeated by a score of 8 to 7. Mrs. J, M. Thomas is moving her stick of goods into the store building recently occupied by P. W. Dora. Mrs. J. D. Cronk is back from the hospital in Chicago. She returned Sun­ day and is much improved in health. Tracy Forman and Miss May Wiloox wfice married at -Christ's Reformed ohnrch Wednesday night. Bishop Cheney officiated. Harry Cross and Fred Bower drove to Belvidere in an automobile Thursday night. They were only one and one- half houre on the road. Geo. Morarity came out from Chica­ go to see the ball game between the Olivers and the Spaldings. It is said be will join Seele's Cubs again Boon. There is an effort being made to have a Y. M. C. A. building erected here and to revive the Y. M. C. A. work, which has become dormant in this vicinity. Mr. aud Mrs. A. E. Southworth of Chicago were at Mrs. A. B. McConnel's Sunday. Mr. McConnell has been suf­ fering from an abscess on bis knee cap and still has to use a cane in getting about. Fire Vras discovered in the old Quin- lan mill Thursday about six o'clock and threatened to do what the ravages of time have not yet accomplished. The fire department soon extinguished it, however, but not until the roof was de­ stroyed. It is thought that a spark from a passing train ignited the roof. The Free Methodist denomination re­ cently purchased the James Allen farm of about fifteen acres, near the Indus­ trial Home in this city and have ar­ ranged to conduct an Old People's Home there. On Thursday a formal opening will take place with an appropriate pro­ gram. The exercises will begin at ten o'clock a. m., and continue until four o'clock p. m. The inmates are taken into the home on payment of $50.00 and they are cared for during the rest of their lives without further cost to them. Three inmates have been entered al­ ready. Mrs. Prudence Wright of Morning Sun, la., is the matron in charge. Silas Dic-terson die^ Saturday from injuries sustained in a runaway acci­ dent which occurred on his farm north of Woodstock Friday afternoon. Mr. Dickerson ^ as plowing in the field with a riding plow, when his little grand­ daughter came to call him to supper. Taking the little girl on the plow with him he turned the horses- toward the house, when they became unmanage­ able and ran away, throwing Mr. Dick­ erson and his grandchild to the ground. When they were found it was thought they both were dead, but the little girl soon regained consciousness and seems to have recovered from the effects of the accident. The grandfather, how­ ever, never regained consciousness, but died the next day. Mr. Dickerson was about 77 years old. He lived for many years near Franklinville, 111., but had recently moved to a farm north of this place. The funeral services were hfeld at the M. E. church and were uqder the auspices of St. Mark's lodge No. 68 A. F. and A. M., of which he was a mem­ ber. Rev. N. A- Sunderlin preached the sermon. Mr. Dickerson was made a Mason in 1868. Kitchen utensils at the Variety Store. The M. E. parsonage is being re-shin­ gled, a much needed improvement. Stoves storea for the summer and SSt up again in the fall, t^smun Bros. 45. ^ Jake Hetzel, a former resident, of this village, buried his mother at Hamp­ shire last Monday. Jos. Miller has several hundred cf his weedless hooks manufactured, mounted on cards, ready for the market. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Peter­ sen, Sunday, May 1, a girl. Mrs. Peter­ sen is a daughter of C. C. Colby. Leave your orders for dye vrork.- Any thing from a feather to an overcoat. 45-tf E. Lawlua. City water has been put in at G. W. Besley's drug store. Many others are contemplating doing likewise this sum­ mer. The Cherry Valley circle will meal with Mrs. Henry Daily Thursday after­ noon, May 12. A cordial invitation is extended to all. The entire southern part of the busi­ ness section of the village of Lake Villa was wiped out by fire at an early boor Tuesday morning. Geo. Richards, former manager of the Riverside House, has leased the Waverly hotel at Woodstock, takfaj possession May 1. There is considerable satisfaction in knowing that the hat you wear is styl­ ish. Our hats are guaranteed to be tte latest C. & D. Wilson. The Irish Catholic congregation at Fox Lake will build a $8,000 church this summer. Peter J. Freund has the con-, tract for the carpenter work. Peter J. Freund has the contract for' building a barn for Henry Kennebeck. The building witl be 40x80 feet Work will begin on the structure at once. Robert McLean has closed his barber shop in the Snyder block and will go to Woodstock. Larry Welch will again open a shop in the Gilbert building. 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. -- i We keep in touch with the lateA creations in millinery. Our hats Bhow this to be a fact Call and see the stock we have on hand. Visitors always welcome. C. & D. Wilson. The saloonkeepers of McHenry coun­ ty met in Woodstock last Wednesday afternoon and organized a Retail Liquor Dealers' association and will affiliate with she state organization. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Heimar celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary last' Sunday. All the members of Mrs. Heimer's family came out from Chi­ cago, their arrival being in the nature of a surprise. The Northwestern railway has begun the construction of its new fourteen story office building at the northeast corner of Jackson boulevard and Frank­ lin street in Chicago, and it is the inten­ tion to push it to completion within a year. The Oliver base ball team defeated the Spauldings last Saturday, the score being 5 to 4. The Olivers are stronger this year than ever. Next Saturday they«will cross bats with the Chicago Athletics, one of the best amateur teams in the city. .viiss Emmert, the well known opti­ cian, will make her regular visit to McHenry next Monday, May 9. She will be at the office of Dr. Ross, giving f̂ ee examinations of eyes. Prices rea­ sonable. No one urged to buy. A May party will be held at Stephen H. Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, DL, on Tuesday evening, May 10. Music will be furnished by Schaefer's orchestra of Johnsburgh, and will consist of six pieces. A fine floor, and plenty of fun guaranteed. Dance tickets will be SO cents. Everybody invited. "I have derived great" benefit from ths use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago," says Mxa> Anna Hagelgans, Tuckahoe, N. J. "My husband used it for a sprained hack and was also quickly relieved. In fact, it is ttie beet family liniment I have ever used. I would not think of being with­ out it I have recommended it to manor and they always speak very highly of it and declare its merits are woodarfni," Sold by all druggists. " 1 ( Secretary Huut Has Aulttaui. Guy EL Still is to act as assistant sec­ retary for the McHenry County Fair association. Secretary Hunt's recent appointment as superintendent of tfca Illinois state dairy exhibit at the St. Louis exposition necessitates his ab> sence a considerable of his time and Mr. Still has been appointed to look after the business of the office while ha it away.