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THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER. 'S'v'l®!'!" jf H m VOLUME XXIX. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, HAY 12, 1904. NUMBER 46 PURELY PERSONAL Earl Waite spent Friday in Chic»go. N. J. Justen was a Chicago caller Fri­ day. Chas. Bass of Chicagtf visited home folks Sunday. John Buss of Racino spent Sunday with relative* here. Miss Alice Waite visited Elgin rela­ tives two days last week. Miss Jennie Smith of Alden spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Will C. Feltz was an Elgin vis­ itor seyeral days last week. Miss M. Ray Kranse was an Elgin visitor several days last week. Miss Charlotte Madden of Ringwood was a caller here Wednesday. Mrs. Ben Lanres spent a few days with relatives at Johnsburgh. Mrs. Henry Heiiner and children are visiting in Chicago this wtek. Misses May me Meyers and Maggie En^els spent Tnesdav at Elgin. Miss Anna Wolff of Dubnqne, la., is visiting her mother at present. Miss Lizzie Thelen of Elgin Hpent Snn­ day with her father and family. Miss Etta Alexander of Chicago spent Sunday with R. Waite and family. J. J. Reser is entertaining this week his father and mother of Beloit, Wis Jesse Bennett of Elgin visited his ^daughter, Mrs. D. F Hanly, last week. Mrs. B. A. Ford of Streator. Ill , is visiting at the home of L. F. Newman. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A Hanly spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives here. lj\ A. Schnorr of Ashton, S. D , is here this week as agent for western land. CI.as. Cnrrie of Chicago spent Satur day and Sunday at the home of John I Story. Miss Katie Justen and Math Freund called on Johusburgh friends Tuesday evenihg. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer of Hebron were guests at the home of J. J. Reser over Snnday. Fred Eldredgecame over from Maren go Saturday evening to spend Sunday at home. Misses Tena Feltz and Millie Law­ rence of Algonquin visited relatives here Sunday. Thomas Chestnut and party of friends were over from Marengo Saturday to enjoy the fishing. W. D. Wentworth, Wm. Bonslettand August Rossman transacted business in the city yesterday. Mrs. Emil Snyder and daughter of Woodstock called on McHenry friends the first of the week. * Mrs. J. J. Reser, Mrs. P. B. Frennd, Miss Florence Searles and Mrs. Jordan were Chicago visitors Wednesday. H. C. Mead and daughter, Mrs. J. J. Davis, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mead at Woodstock Saturday. Mrs. S. Wells and daughter, Jessie, of Montreal, Canada, arrived here Sat­ urday evening for a visit with Dr. D. G. Wells and family. Mrs. I. A. Fairweather h^s leased the Oakland hotel at Wauconda and will move to tfiat village Saturday to as­ sume control of the business. ^ Thos. Gill came over from Marengo Tuesday in his Rambler auto, for which he is county agent. Dr. Fegers and Simon Stoffel expect to. buy new ma­ chines. C. A Gnerin, who has had charge of , the separating room in the Borden fac­ tory at Hebron since the factory opened, has moved to Greenwood, where he will take charge of a creamery. John B. Colby of Clifton, 111., has been spending several days the past week with McHenry relatives. He has disposed of his business at Clifton and will soon leave for Kansas, where he will visit his brother, H. C. Hear»t and HIH Millionn. That Wm. R. Hearst, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, intends to be a factor at the Democratic national convention at St. Louis next July in^y be seen when it is known that his agents have secured rooms enough to quarter an army, and all of his shout- ers are to be entertained, roomed and fed at his expense, says the Hahv^rd Herald. Three entire floors have been reserved at the Planter's hotel for the convention period of six days At the* New Jefferson hotel two entire floors and a greater part of the third have been secured. Without counting wha^ the l|ired boosters will eat and drink, or other incidental expenses, Hearst's bill for hotel rooms alone will amount to $8,500 a day for the six days. That means $21,000 for this item alone. It is needless to add that the other bills will be much larger and that vast sums will be expended in the effort to work up an appearance of Hearst sentiment. But how else could there be secured even an appearance of sentiment in favor of the only man who has ever set out deliber­ ately to undertake to buy the presidency of the United States? A Kevclatlon. If you will make inquiry it will be a revelation to you how many succumb to kidney or bladder troubles in one form or another. If the patient is not beyond medical aid, Foley's Kidney Cure will cure. The safest and surest remedy for all kidney and bladder diseases is Foley's Kidney (Jure. It never disappoints. Sold by G. W. Beeley, W. MpHenry. ED. COBB TO GRADUATE. Will Celebrate MASK in McHenry on Sun­ day, June ft. Ed. Cobb will graduate from St. Mary 's seminary, Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio, on the 28th of this month, after ten long years of study. The first five years of his college career were speht. in St. Francis seminary, Milwaukee, and the last five at the college from which he graduates. He will be ordained as a priest of the Roman Catholic faith on the day of his graduation and will cele­ brate his first mass at St. Patrick's church in this village Sunday, June He has joined the diocese of Indianap­ olis, Indiana, but has not as yet been given an appointment by the bishop. Mr. Cobb is a son of Mrs. Mary Cobb of this village and McHenry has been his home nearly all his life. His mother and brother, Frank, will attend the graduation exercises on the 28th. The Plaindealer joins wit^ hundreds of friends in wishing for Rev. Cobb un­ limited success in his field of labor for the benefit of mankind and the glory of Christ. II WAS NEEDED. Stand Pipe Cleaned and Mains Flushed With Clear Water. Tup city water should now l^e sweet, clean and fit to drink, for the stand pipe and mains have been thoroughly cleansed, all filth being removed. As The Plaindealer predicted, it was about time that some action was taken in the matter. We are pleased to note that no dead birds of any kind were found in the tank, but the -iH and filth found at the bottom wa< enontrh to turn a strong stomach After the water had been let out thru the hydrants on the streets about one foot of slime re­ mained at the bottom of the tank. About one-half of this was water of a dark green hue while the other half consisted of silt and iron scales from the sides of the stand pipe, the accum­ ulation of several years This was all cleaned out and the tAnk cleansed with pure water. Fresh water was then forced thru the mains by direct pressure from the engine. The Plaindealer extends thanks to the water works committee for their prompt act on in the matter, following the warning of last week. Twine Price* About an l.ant Tear. Binding twine may he a trifle cheaper than last year. Standard and sisal twine are 6ach quoted a quarter cent per pound under the prices of last yfcar, although the manila grades are the same amount higher. According to the records of sales kept the majority of the farmers in this section of the state use the standard and sisal grades, and they will be benefitted by the reduc­ tion in prices. Usually the prices quot­ ed at the opening of the season main­ tain fdr the year, though this is not guaranteed. The schedule of prices of twine for this season, and compared with last year follows: 1908 1904 Sisal IB* 12 Standard 12i 12 Standard manila 18 18 Manila 18f 14 Pure manila 14f 15 The present outlook for the twine market is not very favorable. The small grain tfity year will be less in acreage than a year ago, according to reports coming in from farmers, and on the fall sown grain the reports to the government are not the best. Council Proceed!nu». Conncil Room, May 9, 1904. Special meeting. Roll call showed present trustees Block, Freund, Lanres, Eldredge, Heimer. Abseut, Stoffel. President Story presiding The president stated that, the meeting had been called for the purpose of tak­ ing action on the dram shop bond of Wm. Thurlwell, Jr., which was filed in due form and signed by Theodore L, Grot and N. E. Baroian as sureties. On motion by Eldredge, seconded by Lanres, the bond was approved. There being no further business the board adjourned. J. I. STORY, \ JOHN STOFFEL, Clerk. Pres. A Lenaoii in Health. Healthy kidneys filter the impurities from the blood, and unless they do this ood health is impossible. Foley's Kid­ ney Cure makes sound kidneys and will positively cure all forms of kidney and bladder disease. It strengthens the whole system. Refuse substitutes. Sold by G. W. Besley, W. McHenry. Will Teat Their Strength. The married men and old time ball players will test the strength of the new base ball team next Saturday by giving them a battle on the diamond at Gage's park. It is expected that a regular game with some outside team will be scheduled for the following Saturday. Tenth Saloon License. Will Thurlwell, Jr., who has been tending bar for Long & Wattles, leased the Snyder building, occupied by his former employes, and will conduct a saloon in his own name. A license was graft ted and bonds approved at a special meeting of the board Monday evening. Ice Conmiuiein' Notice. Having gone into the ice business I am now prepared to furnish the public with ice, in any quantity, and hereby solicit your patronage. Call np 'phone 888. CHAS. LAMPHERE, tf West McHenry. COURT HOUSE ADDITION. WILL BE BUILT AT AN EXPENSE OF ABOUT $5,000- Supervisor*) so Decide at Special Meeting Held Monday l.HHt -Town of Kijey Stan* MwndaniiiA I'roceedingH. At a special meeting of the board supervisors held in Woodstock Monday, May 9. it was decided to build an addi­ tion to the court house to give extra room for the county clerk's office, "phis addition will be fourteen by twenty-five feet and will run the full freight of the court house so as to harintMiize with the architecture of the rest of the building. It will be irected on the uorth side of the building and will open out of the county judge's room. A vanlt for the county clerk will be erected therein. The upper room will br nsed as cham-" bers for Judge Donnelly. The vault in the circuit clerk's office will also l>e remodeled and made water and fire proof. The new improvement® will cost about $5,000. The board also instructed the state's attorney to fight mandamus proceed ings started by the town of Riley against the county to force the payment of $900 as one-half of the cost of a bridge over Coon creek built in Rilev township last fall When the bridge was to be built the town of Riley petitioned the board for county aid. The board decided that such aid was not needed and refused to srrant the petition. News From County Seat. Sieve Horr has purchased an automo­ bile. B C. Young visited friends at Rich­ mond Snnday. Clarence Coonrad visited his parents at West Seneca Sunday James Sullivan is attending the exi>o- sition at St. Louis this week. J. C. Choate is the possessor of a uiag nolia tree that displays 125 blossoms. Miss Etta Mentzer is taking a layoff from her duties at the typewriter fact­ ory. E E. Bagley of Woodville, Ore , ar­ rived here last week for a two weeks' visit. Herbert Do ten has been kept from his duties at the bakery since Thursday on account of illness. A ten-pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Bunker at Chicago Heights Saturday morning. ,, D. D. Manny has moved his family from the James Dnfield ho se to the Floyd house on Dean street. ^fE B Losee was on the sick list Friday and Saturday. Erwin Burger assisted at the store during his absence. Cal Curtis, Floyd Anderson and Wm. Downing went to McHenry and Pistakee Bay on a fishing trip Saturday afternoon. Misses Catherine and Amanda Renich attended the Christian Endeavor con­ vention at Dundee Saturday and Sun­ day. The M. E. church edifice is in the hands of the painters and decorators. No services will be held for about a month. The Olivers won a victory over the Athletics of Chicago in a game of ball here Saturday afternoon. The score was 6 to 8. The Woodstock Reds and Wal worths contested in a game of ball Sunday at Walworth. The Reds were defeated by a score of 4 to 0. Miss Frances Northrop came home from Evanston, 111., Saturday evening and spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs C. S. Northrop. T. O. Cowlin, a son of Wm. H. Cow- lin, arrived here Monday night after an absence of two years in the Philippines in the service of the U S. army. Eugene Kelsey moved his household goods into the Ercanbrack house on East Jackson street Monday Mr. Kelsey is a son of Rev. J. D Kelsey and has re­ cently moved here from Chicago. The board of supervisors met in special session at the court house Monday to consider the matter of making improve­ ments on the conrt house, and it was decided to leave the business in the hands of a committee. There is talk of putting up an addition on the north side of the court house to cost about $5,000. The democratic county convention was held Thursday at the court house. J. T. Bowers of Richmond was chair­ man and H. H. McCollum secretary. Wm, Desmond was endorsed for re- nomination as representative to the leg­ islature and a full county ticket placed in the field. Among the candidates nominated were Frank Tappen of Wood­ stock for circuit clerk and J B. Rich­ ardson of Spring Grove for surveyor. The social department of the Epworth League entertained the members of that society in the parlors of the M. E. church Thursday evening. The program con­ sisted of music and reports of the dis­ trict convention by the delegates. There was also an imaginery trip in an imag- inery airship to a number of cities of interest in the United States Then the guests enjoyed a deer hunt, a fishing party and a trip to the Klondike where they serched for gold. With this novel program the guests passed a busy even­ ing. Fruit was served and souvenir badges distributed. To Shoot Crow*. Elgin rtnn club is" again planning to hold its annual shoot wherein during a single day thousands of the crow family will be hunted to their death. It is officially announced that the event will be held Monday, May 28. HITCHING PORTS MUST GO. Country Women Bring About Reform for Comfort of Farmek' Horseo. One of the most successful reforms in treatment of dumb animals that have ever been brought about by women is the town hitching barn, by the use of 'rich horses no longer stand out in the Pold of winter and the warm, fly pester­ ing season of midsummer. Women's clubs and the wives and daughters of farmers started this reform and it has grown to such an extent that the big barns are seen in practically all of the larger and progressive country towns. :J One of these barns has just been com­ pleted at Motnence, on the Chicago and E istern Illinois road. In size it is 132 feet long and 62 feet wide. It has m earth floor and the roof is of sheet iron. Nearly forty teams may be hitched in­ side this big enclosure. The horses stand hitched to the vehicle and the ar­ rangement is such that the rig may be backed out of its place at any time. In place of hitching a team to a fence or posts on the town square, the outfit is driven inside and hitched to a railing on which is a continuous trough. For the privilege of hitching, the farmer is charged 10 cents for any length of time during the day. The farmer may fill the trongh with his own feed freel of chaise, but if feed i* supplied by the barn owner, 10 cents a head is charged for it Less than a decade ago teams stood in the biting cold weather for hours at a stretch. The animals befouled thpstreets and the rigs would be pilfered of their robes and whips. The women of the towns began complaining of thissort of thiug as a crime auainst humanity, and deprecated the unsightly condi­ tion of the streets. The farmers wives and daughters objected to be­ ing coin[>elled to hitch up some unsafe location. In snmmer time the horses were left out in the swel tering sun and the streets became a festering nuisance. Nowadays, when farm help is scarce, the women are compelled to do nearlyall the driv ing and errands to town, and they set up a loud cry for a place to hitch. One of the first Illinois towns to adopt the hitching barn was Dixon, where there is a strong and actiye women's club, some of the members being wives of farmers. Today few teams are found hitched ontside. There we-e a few farmers who preferred to hitch their faithful teams in the cold or heat to giving up a dime, but they soon grew ashamed of the old practice. The barns sprang up all over Illinois and in many towns in Indiana. At Ottawa, 111., all of the hitching posts and fences were torn down one night and carted off. This work was charged np to certain members of the city council, and ever after they were known as "The Destroy­ ing Angels." When a woman has occasion to drive to a town where a hitching barn has been established, she makes her way to the barn and alights at the door, turn­ ing the team over to the barn attendant. In many of the towns young daughters of farmers attend school during the winter and the methods of the town barn relieve them of much care. The women of Illinois are not more proud of the result of any movement carried out and enconraged by them than they are of the town hitching barn. MANYlMPORTANT THINGS. MethodUts at Conference to l>l«po»e of Vital Uuentlona. THE RIVERSIDE HOUSE. WILL BE OPENED SOON BY R. W. INNESS OF CHICAGO. Many lmproveinrnta lleing Made In the Building City Water an^f Steam Heat- New Furniture Throughout. In a few weeks the Riverside House will be opened under circumstances and conditions that will undoubtedly make the venture a success, Mr. R. W. Inness of Chicago having leased the property for a term of years. Altho the building itself will not be changed, the interior will undergo such repairs that the old frieuds of the otice popular hotel will hardly recognize the place, for Mr. Innes will spare neither patience nor expense in making it a modern hostlery in every respect. The office and the halls will have oak floors, all wood work inside and out will be painted and walls papered wherever needed. All furnishings will be installed on a sanitary basis. Noth­ ing but rugs will be used in the rooms and only iron beds with felt mattresses will go into the house. A system of plumbing will be put in, bath and toilet rooms, ith hot and cold water. All FLAG DAY COMING. Should be Observed by Citisens. all Patriotic In accordance with its custom for the past seven years, the American Flag association is sending out' notices to the mayors of each American city, to the press, to the officers and members of all patriotic societies, to all school officers and school teachers and to the public generally, reminding them that Tues­ day, June 14, 1904, will be the one hun­ dred and twenty-seventh anniversary of the stars and stripes as the flag of the United States and asking their co­ operation in securing the widest possi­ ble observance this year of flag day as a national anniversary. All that is asked is all who can do so shall display the national colors on June 14 in recog- n tion of the anniversary, but it is sug­ gested that in addition special patriotic exercises be held in public and private schools appropriate to the day. The object of these exercises should be to teach the story of the flag, to explain what it represents and to have the young people pledge their loyalty and fealty to it. This certainly is a laudable more- L O C A L B R I E F S New Ada This Week. J. Hurwitz R. H. Owen Jacob Justen Variety Store F. J. Herbes Block & Bethke J. S. Brown & Son Wilbur Lumber Co. Frank Schnmacher John Stoffel Butter Market. Bntter sold for 20 cents on the Elgin board Monday, a drop of three cents. One year ago the price was 21 cents. New line of Variety store. covered pottery at the A son was born to Mr. and Mrs, Hughes Sunday last. • Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sunday, May 8, a girl. Emil Pfaffsr, Stoves store l for the summer and set up again u! the fall. Ostnun Bros. 45. Black dress hats in beautiful patterns at C. & D. Wilson's. Prices to suit all. Chas. Lamphere has given up hiq posi­ tion at the Borden plant and will devote 56# RIVERSIDE HOUSE, McHENRY. As the day for the assembling of the delegates to the thirty-first general con­ ference of the Methodist Episcopal church at Los Angeles, Calif., approach es, general interest becomes greater and when B shop Steven Merrill calls to or­ der the first session 748 out of a total of 750 delegates will be in their seats ready tj proceed with the legislative tasks confronting them. Among the most important subjects are the following: What can the church do on the liquor question? What action can the church take to solve the race question? Shall worldly pleasures, such as danc­ ing, theater-going and card playing, be conducted by the church? With which combatant in the war in the orient are our sympathies? What can be done by the church to prevent, in the good name of the coun­ try. the crime of lynching Shall the itineraries of Methodist min­ isters be restored ? How many bishops may be elected and how many may be retired? A proposal to consolidate the three publishing houses of the church in New York, Cincinnati and Chicago will doubtless cause spirited discussion in the conference, as the movement to combine them all in one, in the interest of economy, is looked upon with dis­ favor by many delegates and it is earn­ estly supported by others. For the first time in the history of Methodist general conference women delegates will have seats in the confer­ ence and a voice in the direction of chnrch affairs. Seateaee InipeadWI. "Her voice was tried by a famous singing master." "Was It found guiltyT* -- Brincettti Tiger. the old outbuildings at the rear will be removed and the park will extend from the house to the water's edge. There will be direct sewerage from the hotel to the river, there being sufficient fall to make this an easy task. In the fall a sieam heating plant will be installed. The question of heating has always been a serious one with the Riverside and for that reason, in the past, guests as well as the landlord, were greatly inconvenienced. But the steam heat will do away with all that, making every room in the house com­ fortable at any time of the year. The roof will receive a fresh coat of tar and gravel. Mr. Innes has not yet decided how he will light the building, but will put in some kind of gas plant or electricity. There are many more little improve­ ments to be made that will tend to bring the old Riverside up to a standard with the best in the county. The pro­ prietor will cater to the first class ele­ ment only and states that he will run a place to please those who are willing to pay for modern accommodations and a good table. No hotel in this region of summer re­ sorts is oetter located than the River­ side. It is situated on the banks of Fox river, a beautiful lawn, covered with shade trees, sloping from the honse to the water. The building is of solid brick walls, three stories high and base­ ment. The basement extends under the entire building and is divided into din­ ing room, wash room, laundry, kitchen, boiler room and refrigerator. On the first floor is the office, hall entrance, two large parlors and several bed rooms. The second floor contains the guest rooms, there being thirty-one such rooms in the house, and all are large aiid well ventilated. The third floor is used as a dance hall. Mr. Inness ex­ pects during the summer to utilize this hall for the entertainment of his guests. 'Wide verandas extend across the entire front of the house and on one end on both the first and second floors. No better fishing can be found any­ where than in the river near the hotel. Sportsmen could not find a better ren­ dezvous. It is only four miles from Pistakee lake. Guests will find them­ selves at an ideal summer resort and at the same time in the village and near the railway. Mr. Inness will not cater to summer people alone. He will make an effort to draw a share of the regular business that comes to McHenry and try to induce more traveling men to ment. Too much respect cannot be paid to the flag of the nation, and it is especially important that the youth of the land should understand what it symbolizes and should be taught to re­ vere it. The American flag has become th» symbol of a mighty nation. It has been carried to the utmost parts of the earth, carrying liberty and enlighten­ ment wherever it has been thrown to the breezes. It stands for civilization and progress, and it is viewed with respect in all sections ol ftie globe. It is particularly appropriate that the flag should receive especial reoognition on one day in the year. The Modern Woodmen will give a dance in their hall on the evening of May 25. Full particulars will be pub­ lished later. his time to the ice business this nlnnnw* selling to consumers direct. We can give you a stylish hat at any price. The style is there in all onr goods. C. &. D. Wilson. Leave your orders for dye work. Anything from a feather to an overcoat. 45-tf ' Lawlns. Money is made by having what others want. Do not forget this when yon chance to look thru the want column. For convenience of people who are busy during the week my photograph gallery will be open Sunday afternoons from 12:80 to 5 o'clock. N. A. Hneman. 46-4t Mr. and Mrs. Guy Harrison are the proud parents of a baby eirl, born Wed­ nesday morning. All are doing nicely. Even Grandpa Harrison is holding his age well. The club house built for the "Honey- dew" club of Chicago is now completed and the members were out in force Monday night for the first visit. It is a cozy little c( ttage, situated just north of Rosedale on the old picnic grounds. The business men and others have re­ sponded very liberally to the call for funds to maintain a base ball team, about fifty dollars having bean raised at this time. It is likely that the boys will appear in their uniforms in two weeks. The vacant corner lot opposite the Riverside Honse, which has for some years yielded nothing but weeds, has this year been plowed and converted into a po ato patch. This is an im­ provement that will be appreciated by the neighborhood. Another of those pleasant dancing parties will be given at Stoffel's hall on Saturday evening of this week. Good music is assured. Great variety of light summer hats at C. & D. Wilson's for ladies Misses and children. You are cordially invited to call and see them. The very latest and most stylish 'in Decoration day hats at C. & D. Wil­ son's. We make a specialty of line during the next two weeks. The old John Thurlwell farm, con­ sisting of sixty acres, owned by Ben Wegener, was sold this week to Joe. Arena. Consideration, eighty dollars per acre. The Chicago Gunthers and Olivers will cross bats at Woodstock next Sat­ urday. Game to be called at three o'clock. Admission, including grand stand, 25 cents. The interior of N. A. Huemann's jewelry store and photograph gallery is now attractive in new decorations and fixtnres. The gallery is light and well arranged for photographic purposes, while the store part is large and con­ veniently arranged. Glazier's Carolinians were greeted by a good audience last Friday evening, and it was an appreciative lot of people. It is seldom that McHenry or any other stop here*--He also conducts the West1 village has the opportunity of hearing Terrace hotel at 5510 Washington ave­ nue, Chicago, and the place is first-class in every respect His brother-in-law, L. A. Horlic i, will act as clerk. Both gentlemen are of pleasing address and that which should commend them to the good graces of McHenry people is the fact that they are, as far as possi­ ble, employing local labor in making repairs and purchasing materials of McHenry merchants. The house will probably be opened for business some time in June. Getting in debt Is like sliding down a greased pole; getting out is like climlK Ing the same pole.--Augusta (Ga.) Her- such music. The pianist was an excep tionally good artist, while all the voices were beautiful. The male quartette, in particular, captivated the audience. S. S. Wells graduated last week from the Chicago College of Dental Sur­ gery, with high honors. He was class historian and did not disappoint his classmates in performing his dutiee as such. Mr. Wells, who is a brother of Dr. D. G. Wells, is well known in Mc­ Henry, having visited here many times. He is a genial young man, possesses a big heart and does not lack ambition.' He has many friends here who will wish him abundant success in his chosen profession, wherever he may locate. 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. The Wilbur Lumber Co. last week installed a six-horse power gasoline engine to be used for unloading feed into their elevator. This work was heretofore done by tread power. Rev. Irl R. Hicks predicts that there will be an abnormal fall of rain during the month of May, but that during the latter part of the summer a drought may be experienced in many sections. At the last meeting o> the village council Dr. H. F. Bee be was appointed chairman of the board of health. This should have been in the minutes pub» lished, but was overlooked by the proof reader. John Schaffer, formerly employed toy B. Nordquist, has purchased the blaok- smith shop opposite the Park hotel, of J. B. Mnrphy. John is a oompetent workman and makes a specialty <jfl horseshoeing. >\ Frank Buhr, the painter and decorat­ or who carries an ad in this paper, has secured the contract for decorating and painting the Riverside House, an ex­ tensive job. E. W. Howe is doing th* carpenter work. Dr. Hunt is making many improvements at his snmmer home oa the river. The doctor is a man who en­ joys life and all there is in it and leaves nothing undone that will tend to add tt the comfort of his family. E. C. Joslyn again entertained a oom* pany of jolly young people at his IOOBMI over N._ J. Justen's store last Saturday evening. Dancing was the main afr» traction and the usual good had by those in attendance. rm «(J