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VOLUME XXX. McHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1905. NUMBER 4a OF | PERSONAL NATURE. WHOM WE ENTERTAIN AND -.•HERE WE 00. ,«j . Sft W^nir^r GhtcrUint a Large Vlnitow During the WMk--Whom They Entertain. Win. Stevens was a city visitor Satur­ day last. J. J. Hille had business in the windy city. Monday-. O. N. Owen was a Chicago visitor last Thursday. * Peter J. Freund was a Chicago visit- , or Friday last. 1 ^ ; ; - Mrs. Anton Schneider was a Chicago visitor Tuesday, ^ Mrs. L, Jordan spent Monday with Chicago friends. Mrs. F. L. McOmber and son Chica- gopd Friday last. • Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Sayler spent Sat nrday in Chicago., Chas* B. Harmsen was a Chicago ' Visitor last Friday. ' - J. B. Bass was a business visitor in Chicago last Friday. A. S. Parks of Woodstock, spent Sun­ day with home folks. John I. Story of Chicago spent Sun­ day at his hotne here. Miss Katie Engeln was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. Dorr A. Kennedy of Woodstock spent Sunday in McHenry. * > E. Lasch and son, Cbas., of Chicago were Sunday visitors. F. D. Shelton of Chicago spent Sun- i day with his wife here. Mrs. J. J. Bishop was a Chicago visit­ or a few days last week. Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Cormaek were Chieago visitors Monday. L. F. Block was a business transactor in the great eity Tuesday. C. S. Howard was a business visitor in Chicago Thursday last. Miss Mary Engeln of Rockford is visiting her parents hera G. W. Besley transacted business in the windy city Friday last. Jos. Buss of Elgin was the guest of McHenry relatives Sunday. Jos. Neumann spent the first of the week with Chicago relatives. Wm. Stoffel was a business visitor at the county seat last Saturday. Mrs. M. A. Howell and son, M. A., were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Mike Schneider of Woodstock spent Thursday last with friends here. Miss Dora Stoffel of Chicago was the guest of her parents here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Glosson went to Chicago Tuesday for a short vigit. Gtiy Colby attended the Y. M. C. A. conference at Woodst<&k Monday. Will Phalin, Jr., of Kenosha, Wis., spent Sunday with his parents here. Eugene and Robert Matthews of Elgin spent Sunday with McHenry friends. Mrs. E. W. Howe and daughter, Kate F., were Chicago visitors last Friday. & Miss Lillian Scofield of Wauconda was the guest of friends here Sunday. Stewart Ren wick of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with friends here. Starr Brink returned to Woodstock Monday morning, after a week's illness. Mrs. E. S. Wheeler and daughter, Miss Lillian, spent Saturday with Elgin friends. Ferdinand Frett of Chicago spent a few days this week with his brother, C. G. Frett. Albert M. Frett and son, Wm., of Chicago spent Sunday with relatives and friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller were guests of Chicago relatives the latter part of last week. Mrs. Susie Smith was the guest of Chicago relatives a few days the latter part of last wee«. Hon. and Mrs. Henry L. Hertz of Chi­ cago spent Sunday at their summer home at the Bay. Mrs. Anna Molloban and daughter, Ella, spent Sunday with the former's brother at Nunda. Miss Agnes Perry spent a few dayB last week with her sister, Mrs. H. H. Hanly, at Havana, 111. Dr. and Mrs, H. T. Brown went to Chicago Tuesday morning for a few days'visit with relatives. Mrs. Dr. Albrecht of Waukegan was the guest of her sister, Mrs. G. W. Bes­ ley, a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Evanson and Miss ~--Louise Evanson were guests of Chicago friends the latter part of last week. Jos. Frett came out from Chicago Saturday morning and spent the day at his summer home at German Village. W. R. Marshall spent Sunday with * relatives and friends at La Grange, 111. Mrs. Andrew Kennedy returned home Sunday from Woodstock, where she has been this guest of her son. Dorr A. Ken­ nedy. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Miller returned home from Los Angeles, California, bust Friday evening, where they had spent the winter. Capt. Walker was out from Chicago last week and made this office a wel- k come call, The captain tells us he will dbave his boat in operation, on the river . J iome time next month. ~ E. Hunter is entertaining his brother, <?ohn, of New Zealand, whom he had ^T^ot seen up to this time in twenty-six t years. Mr. Hunter has recently cum- "|)leted a new city hall at Wellington, • ^,;Kew Zealand, for which he had the >5. .. ' •?. .. v contract and is now' making a tour, ground the world. He expects to arrive i Jiome about Christmas. SHORT PARAGRAPHS.' Weekly Gossip as Seen by The PUlodMkler Reporters and' Others. Opera house tonight. School caucus tomorrow. Village election Tuesday. * . All tfale new shapes and colors in spring hats and caps at M. J. Walsh's Mr. and Mrs. Ben Adams are now oc­ cupying the Schnorr house on Main street. f ; -- : : . . • A new line of fine negligee shirts, col^ lars and ties just received at M. J. Walsh's. ' '".'V" Attend the mill end embioidery sale. Choice at 6c and To per yard at Blocs & Bethke's. • : . Don't forget unique entertainment of the Universalist Sunday School will be given April 28th. Easter hats! Easter hats! An ex­ quisite lot of up-to-date millinery at Mrs. M. A. Searles'. Herbert O'Connor as leading' man in "A Ruined Life," Thursday evening, Central opera house. Leave us your order for a spring suit of clothes. Remember,' a fit guaranteed or no sale. Block & Bethke. Our stock has been replenished with new spring and summer merchandise. Call and look it over. M. J. Walsh. Next Tuesday, April 18, is village election and it is up to every voter to go to the booths and cast his vote. No matter whether there is one or ten tick­ ets in the field it is your duty to vote. Let us all turn out next Tuesday and see how large a vote McHenry can poll. Every person not already clearly in­ formed on the subject should know that the proper way to discontinue a news­ paper is to settle all arrearage on sub­ scription. This is not only the legiti­ mate way, but it is the honest and man­ ly way. No one who desires to do the square thing will refuse to accept a paper at a postoffice unless all arrear­ ages of subscription have been paid in full, and very few people do. We have made arrangements where­ by we are able to offer both our paper and the Chicago Daily Inter Ocean for one year for $5.60 and give you as a pre­ mium a $1.75 Approved Galvanized Steel Mail Box and one Stencil Plate. Farmers who will be patrons of the routes which will soon go in -should avail themselves of this great opportu­ nity of getting one Of Chicago 's greatest daily papers, the home paper and the mail box all for the small price of $5.50 This is one of the greatest snaps we have ever been able to offer.. WILL WE OR WILL WE NOT MOVING PICTURES For Benefit of the Ladles' Aid Soelety of the M. E. Church. The Edison Famous Life Motion Pict­ ure Exhibition to be given at Central opera house, McHenry, Thursday even­ ing, April 30, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church, should prove a great attraction. Fierce conflicts of soldiers, firing guns, bursting shells, charging of cavalry, fire brigades, flying of train, so real as to make some people nervouB who sit on ffi'e front seats to witness the fine pro­ gram. Royal Gorge. The Lost Child, The Great Train Robbery, A Great So­ cial Drama, The Strike, Personal, Our Martyred Presidents, The Children's Soap Bubbles, Smashing a Jersey Mo­ squito, Uncle Saui's Cavalry Horses in Bathing, Two Old Churns, Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of Ameri­ ca, Juvenile Animal Trainer, Duck Farm in California, Automobile Race, Pillow Fight, Dog and Tramp, A Scene at Every Floor, High Diving at Milan. Many amusing as well as instructive features. Also some views on China Troubles, Russia and Japan, Paris, Chi­ cago, Buffalo and St. Louis Expositions and Our New Possessions. Admission 15 and 25 cents; reserved seats 30 cents, at all drug stores. Herbert O'Connor as leading man in "A Ruined Life, " Thursday evening, Central opera house. Notice to Lot Ownm. All persons owning lots in Woodland cemetj^y and wishing them cared for are respectfully requested to remit one dollar per lot to any one of the follow­ ing officers of the Ladies' Cemetery Aid society of McHenry. Please make re­ mittances as early as possible, that th society may be able to keep the ground in a neat condition during the year. i Mre. James B. Perry, Pres. Com'it tee Mrs T. J. Walsh, See. 41 8t ( Mrs. C. C. Colby. Troas. McHenry High School Alumni. The McHenry high school alumni met la$t Saturday evening at the home of Miss Elsie Howe. ' The following offi­ cers were elected: President, Harold Cristy; vice president, Margaret Sutton; secretary and treasurer, Emery L. Kim­ ball. The next meeting will be held at the same place qn Saturday evening, April 22. Let all who can be present. If you wish to join and cannot be pres­ ent, please notify the secretary. EMERY L. KIMBALL, Sec'y. May Fifth Is Date. W. O. Going and a capable company from Chicago will be here Friday even­ ing, May 5. The show will be given under the auspices of the Cemetery Aid society. Fall particulars later, WORK TOGETHER TO' MAKE *^M*HENRY A FACTORY TOWN? This Is the Question that Is Mow Con­ fronting; our People and it is np to Them to Decide. Since publishing the letter of Marvin Hughitt, Jr., freight traffic manager of the Chicago & North-Western railroad, in regard to locating factories along their lines, things have been a little quiet, in this respect,, but we do npt think that this question will be entirely overlooked by onr people, and more es­ pecially the business men and such oth­ ers as have capital invested in and around McHenry. We have interviewed several of the business men about town on the subject of organizing an improve­ ment association and so far all are very much in favor of such a move, and the prospects look bright for such an organ; ization, which seems the proper and .best way to work. A meeting will un­ doubtedly be called in the near futufre to decide the question definitely wheth­ er or not McHenry wants factories to locate here. The Hunter-Weckler Boat Co. are now making their spring shipments and. their plant presents a most active scene. Upon interviewing Mr Hunter we were informed that the present temporary quarters are far too small and a move is a certainty before long. Now, will the people of McHenry stand idly by and allow this enterprising and rapidly growing industy to leave McHenry with­ out making the least effort to offer them inducements to stay 1 We do not think that they will. But something must be done and done quickly, as the Boat company must have sufficient ground room to accommodate the permanent factory buildings commodious enough to Carry on the rapidly increasing amount of business that is coming their way. Again we say to the enterprising people of McHenry, Let us work togeth­ er. ^ • Herbert O'Connor as leading man in "A Ruined Life," Thursday evening, Cental opera house. Meeting Held. List Sunday April 9, the following members of the Hillside club of Elgin held their annual meeting at S. J. Mel- len's summer resort at Pistakee Bay: John C. Kohn, John A Logan. C. F. Schmitt, Geo. Schmitt, Paul Kemler, Jr., Edward C. Althen, Louis J. Althen, Joseph Reeh, John A. Logan, Jr. It was decided to make extensive improve­ ments in the ciub house and grounds, By unanimous consent it was decided to appropriate $2,000 of the club funds for the purchase of a naptha launch and sailing yacht. The club is in a very flourishing condition and the coming season promises to be a record-breaker in the club's history. The members of the club are gentlemen who know how to enjoy life when the opportunity-' pre* sents itself, and as a consequence al­ ways put in fif most beneficial summer at their summer home. ARE LOOKING THIS WAY. : The Railroad World Is Again Busy Plan­ ning New' Roads. Helmer's Easter Dance. Landlord Heimer will give the last dance of the season at the McHenry House hall on Friday evening, April 28, to which he extends a very liearty in­ vitation to all who wish to enjoy a very social evening at dancing. Mr. Heimer promises us the best of music for the occasion and will also see to it that all have a good time. The floor will be in charge of the following young gentle­ men: McHenry--W. G. Schreiner, G* C. Boley; West McHenry--W. H. Krause, Peter Heimer; Volo--Peter Stadtfeld; Johnsburgh--Jacob Millei; Spring Grove--Joe Wagner; Wauconda Claude Hutten; Woodstock--Albert Snyder; Dighton--Henry Dowe; Barre- ville--Will Lehman; Chicago-John Schillo, Mike Zuber, John Schomer and Math. Rauen. Buys Half Interest. A deal was closed the first of the month whereby G. C Boley became half owner of the Buffalo Bottling Works at Lily Lake, and the name of the firm will be Worts & Boley. They will continue to manufacture all kinds of pure and high grade carbonates of soda and mineral waters, but on a much larger scale than heretofore. The jun­ ior member is a graduate of one of the best brewers' institutes in Chicago, and what he doesn't know about thfe busi­ ness isn't taught. Both Messrs. Worts and Boley are active business men and their.patrons are assured of the best of service at all times. Their motto is: "No order too small for us to deliver, and none too large to fill." About Your Kjen. Miss Em inert, expert optician, 1149" Jackson boulevard, Chicago, will be at the office of Dr. Ross, Tuesday, April 18, giving free examination of eyes. Miss Emmert, having had elsreh years' experience in examining eyes and fitting glasses, can furnish you with just what you want. She examines the eyes care­ fully and uses none but the best leases ground especially to fit every defect. Perhaps you are suffering and can only obtain temporary relief, being in doubt as to the cause of your trouble. <>It may be your eyes--havw them examined. The bridge which spans the mill race across Green street has been replanked. The great network of steam and elec­ tric railroads that has been gradually extending in our direction from Chicago for the past several years, and more rapidly of lato} has brought up the question of an electrically controlled train service from Chicago to the lakes, arid recent developments tend to show that such a thing is now not improbable. Several new roads are now under con templation by railroad companies, and they ara turning theiy eyes toward the lake region, including McHenry. Over in Lake county the people are putting forth their best efforts to secure an elec­ tric line, which, according to present plans and the Lake county papers, is to be constructed from Chicago to McHen­ ry, via Palatine, Barrington, Wauconda and Volo. A road of this kind, as yQU all know, would mean a great boom for the com inunity through which it passes, and we should join with our Lake county neigh bora In the effort to induce the com­ pany to come this way, the results of which would be l^eneficial to each and every one of us, as well as to the farm­ ers over whose land the line wonld ex­ tend . With the prospects very bright on this side, news has reached us that the extension of the Elgin line to Lake Ge­ neva is atso one of the possibilities. In regard to this the Elgin Daily News has the following to say: "Influential men in the north are act­ ively considering ways and means to build a line between Lake Geneva, Mc­ Henry, Fox Lake, Woodstock and Elgin. "M. Long, the wealthy and influen­ tial creamery man near Woodstock, is behind the latest production in the di­ rection of plans for the construction work for & third rail line. With the vigor characteristic of the man, he is at work among farmers between Elgin and W oodstock. "For months the advantage of a Lake Geneva-Elgin line has been recog­ nized among electric railroad operators. Towns and villages between these points are prosperous and thriving. Prospects for financial returns from such a line, it is said, are better than those that induc­ ed President Wolf to oonstruct his Elgin- Aurora line and hiB Elgin-Chicago-Au­ rora system. "Passenger traffic during the summer must be heavy. Kane, DuPage, Cook and McHenry county residents look to Geneva Lake and Fox Lake, as Well as Crystal Lake and the various others in the northern district for their summer outings. With the completion of the southern lines leading into Aurora, even Will and Kendall counties would be joined to the northern lakes by a contin­ uous system of electric lines. "Mr. Long is now circulating a peti­ tion to be directed to railroad promoters who he believes will readily grasp the situation. As a starter for the new sys' tern he proposes a line passing east from Woodstock to Crystal Lake and south from Crystal Lake, through Algonquin, to Carpentersville. Here the new line will meet the tracks of the Elgin-Car-, pentersville road. Farnlers have already announced their favor for the plan. In the interj mediate districts there is a wealthy class of farmers who will assist any move­ ment to bring the line within their reach. Already Mr. Long has received offers of a large amount of right of way as well as cash to be used as a bonus, to assist in the promotion of the system. Algonquin citizens are already on record as lavorable to any line that may pass through the \ illage. Crystal Lake citi­ zens are equally eager to help. In the event that the Woodstock-El­ gin line is constructed, two avenues to the lake district are opened. By build­ ing ten miles more of line in a north­ westerly direction from Woodstock the tracks would connect at Harvard with an electric line now running to Lake Geneva. By building about fifteen miles north from Crystal Lake, Fox Lake would be reached and the entire* lake district to the north would be opened to southern traffic." ANOTHER GITiZEN GONE. MARTIN A. HOWELL ANSWERS TO - ALMIGHTY'S CALL. W|« One of McHenry's First Summer Re. sorters, and was the Owner of the Beau­ tiful Howell's Villa. Show l>p.Well. The first practice game of the season was playedby the McHenry baseball team at the ball park Sunday, the Os- tend team being their opponents. Con­ sidering the fact that most of the boys of the McHenry team,, had not touched a ball this season before Sunday, ihe boys of the green showed up well. Dur­ ing the game two lightning double plays were pulled off by our team. Buss pitched the first Beveninnings and prov­ ed to be in good shape for the coming season. During the seven innings that he occupied the pitcher's box he allowed no hits, gave but one free pass to first and struck otit about a dozen batters. He was relieved by Mead, who finished the game. With a month's practice the locals will be in fine shape and some ex­ cellent work can be expected fixtm them The 5 4 As the years pass by. we ate continu­ ally losing our loved ones, and this week we announce the death of one who \vas looked upon by the entire community as a leader in making McHenry the center of the beautiful summer resort region that it is today. This man was Martin A. Howell, Sr., who passed away at his home last Thursday, April s, 1905, after a long and lingering illness. Martin A. Howell, ST., was born in New Brunswick, N. J., November 16, 1882. He was of ancestry and parentage who had distinguished themselves for business sagacity and leadership. The fcarly years of his manhood were spent in New York City, where he was active­ ly engaged for a time in the wall paper business. About forty years ago be cjfme west, settling first iu Ottawa, 111., but for the past twenty years he has re­ sided in this vicinity, and the last twelve years of his life have been spent at the home at Howell'8 Villa. , The deceased was married twice. His first marriage was to Misa Abby Stout of New Brunswi&k, N. J., in 1854. To this uuion were born four children, three sons and one<daughter. The sons, Wilson S., John W., and Thomas, of this union, survive him. On April 16, 1872, at Marseilles, 111., he was united in marriage to Miss Eva W. Hedge, who has been hiB faithful and devoted com­ panion for almost thirty-three years. To this union were born two children. Martin A., Jr., and Warren Living­ stone, both of whom, with their mother, survive him. In early life Mr. Howell always took an active part in religious work in the Methodist Episcopal church at New Brunswick, N. J. He has traveled a great deal, and visited many parts of this and foreign countries, livingf or two years in London, England. His extensive ob­ servation of the world and his love of books gave him a fountain of knowl­ edge of the world and its people that proved of incalculable value to all with whom he came in contact. The funeral services were held from the home of the deceased on Saturday afternoon, April 8, Rev. A. Roberts pastor of the Universalist church of Mc Henry, officiating. His text for ad dress was: "Let not ^onr heart be troubled; yehelieye in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many "mansions; If it werenetso I would have told you. I go to prepare place for you." Misses Kate and Flor­ ence Howe and C. G. Frett rendered several beautiful and appropriate vocal selections, which were very much ap predated by the bereaved family. In terment took place in Woodland ceme tery. POST MOKTEM HELD. ^ 'About seven hours after death a post mortem examination was held by Dr C. H. Fegers, Sr., un.ier whose care Mr. Howell has been during his illness, assisted by Drs. Fegers, Jr., and Wells- Thru the courtesy of the doctor and by permission of the Howell family we give herewith the result of the examination: Post mortem revealed three calculi in tfaife hilus of left kidney, extending into the ureter, the composition of which were found to be calcic oxalate, uric acid and urates. They were very hard and their surfaces were covered with small spines; they were also faceted by attrition and on their faceted surfaces showed the concentric arrangement of wavy lines diagnostic of this form of renal calculi. The largest measured 2J inches in circumference by H inches ijc length; the next in size was nearly the same, while the smallest measured 2i inches in circumference by f inches in length. While these calculi were not the immediate cause of death, they were largely contributory. Specific cause of death, uraemic poisoning. CARD OF THANKS. We wish in this way to extend our sincere thanks to the many ^ind friends and neighbors who have so willing lent a helping hand during our recent bereave­ ment -- M'HENRY HIGHS WIN From Gary and Now Claim Championship. County Great progress has been made during the past two years inv athletics in Mc­ Henry and this goes tp show that we have within onr borders some of the best athletes in the county, and the young people should be given the best of encouragement, by the public to keep up the present excellent pace that they are setting. By defeating the Gary team last Friday evening the McHenry high school basket ball team now lays claim to the McHenry county high school basket ball championship. .The game last Friday evening WM as we predicted last week, the closest and most exciting of the season. Thomas, of the locals, did not participate, his place being most ably filled by Robt. Aylward, a member of the second team. Although a trifle light, Aylward, by hiB superb work during the whole season, and especially last Friday evening, has shown that he can play with the best of them an(| some day he will make a cracker-jack. The Cary team were by far in the best forui that they have been in this season, and they played a steady game, making the Highs work hai^d every minute of the contest. They are the hardest prop osition that the locals have gone up against this season. The final. score of the game was 22 to 20 in favor of the Highs. It was certainly an evenly matched game and either team is capa­ ble of supporting its right to the title of champion. This being the last game of the Beries of three between these teams, McHenry's capturing two of them makes them the victors, not only over Cary, but in the run for the county champion­ ship. The teams that have met defeat at the hands of the Highs are Richmond, Cary, Algonquin, Hebron and Harvard. Although the latter team has played but two games of its series with the Highs, winning and losing one, the refusal on the part of the Haryardites to play the third gives the game and the series to the Highs by forfeiture. Now, if you please, hats off to the McHenry high school basket ball team. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS before the season of 1905 clc following is the score by inningA: SCOliE BY INNINGS. - McHenry-r-0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 Ostend -0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Infant Called. Charles Thomas, the four-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Conway, died on Monday, April 10. The funer­ al was held from St. Patrick's church Wednesday morfiimr, »- 'Rv": M. O'Neill officiating. U i_: MRS. M. A. HOWELL AND CHILDREN. Buys A. L. Howe's HoaSe. August Larsen has purchased the A. L. Howe house on the river, and has al­ ready rented it to Dr. Geo. "C. Hunt of Chicago, who occupied the same last summer. Mr. Larson has rented the Rosedale hotel of John F. Miller. He nas successfully conducted this beauti­ ful and popular resort for the past sev­ eral seasons, and will this year strive to make Ihipgs even pleasanter for his guests than in previous years. The summer patronage of the hotel is ever increasing and this speaks very highly for Landlord Larsen's management Services are Held. , Although the body of the late* Ray Gaylord, who was rlrowned in the Rock river near Rockford about three weeks ago, has not been found, funeral servic­ es were held at Williams Bay, Wis., at the home of the parents of the deceased. The following people from here were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bassett, Misses Anna Harrison, Lena Mason, Callie and Ella Thomas, and Maude Abbott, and Clar­ ence Draper, Ray Thomas, Guy gatria* on, Ed Martin and Chester Noglft Central Opera House. The Lyceum Comedy company, sup porting the popular young actor, Mr. Herbert O'Connor, and the greatly pop­ ular and splendidly gowned actress, Miss Marie DeBeau, will begin a three nights' engagement at the Central op­ era house, in McHenry, tonight, pre­ senting as an opening bill the striking melodrama, "A Ruined Life," a play t|pkt. has pleased multitudes and elicited continuous rounds of applause from the many who have witnessed it in the var ions cities in which the company has appeared. Mr. O'Connor needs no in troduction to Illinois theater goers--in fact his name is legion where good plays and players are known. Miss Marie De Beau, though young and prepossessing, has well earned the credit that has been tendered her as an actress of great emo tion, besides possessing a wardrobe of much magnitude and splendor. The vaudeville features of the show are vary strong and varied, including Miss Ollie Cooke in a presentation of "The Fire Dance," a feature she has introduced in all the principal cities of the country under the management of the late Aiden Benedict of New York. Mr. Jas West, late actor in "Hogan's Alley," is with the company and presents a new and novel specialty at each performance. There are several other specialties. Mu­ sic galore will be furnished--music of all kinds, Including rag-time and clas­ sic, besides medleys and refined over­ tures. Prices will be 15, 25 and 35 cents, and all should attend the opening per­ formance. ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK. 'What People are Doing in OnrHo>| f ittlt City--News as Seen by The PISMMIW Representatives, Batter Market. The official price of butter is reported firm at 29 cents. One year ago it was 24i cents. Twenty-nine cents was bid with no sales. The weekly output for the district was 457,300 pounds. Herbert O'Connor as leading maw hi "A Ruined Life," Thursday evening, Central opera house. . Wagester Sisters, the new West Side milliners, have a new ad in this issue. Look for it on another page. You will hereafter address Dr. C. EL Fegers, Jr., as papa. It is a girl, and Papa Fegers is passing the cigars. The little daughter of Mr, and Ifn, Chas. Lamphere of Gilberts is improv­ ing rapidly after quite a serious For that lame back and that tired feel­ ing take DeCosta's Kidney pills. Every box guaranteed. Sold by N. H. Petesch. The smile that won't come off is being worn by J. W. Freund, the West Side clothier, a nine-pound baby girl, which arrived Thursday morning, April 6, being the cause of it alL At the M. E. church next Sunday ffcia morning topic will be "Greatest Work in the World." Evening topic, "Our Work in South America." All are in­ vited. Rev. J. M. Coimack, pastor. R. W. Inness was out from Chieago last week looking up business connected with the Riverside house. Mr. Inness has sold his Chicago business and will undoubtedly make McHenry his future home. The popular resort wiH open about May 1. The Edison Famous Life Motion Pio» tures at the Central opera bouse, Thurs­ day evening, April 20. Many far off soenee of distant lands brought home to ns. Clear, large and bright Don't miss them. Admission 15 and 951 Reserved seats 80 cents. Jos. Heimer, proprietor of the Mc­ Henry House, is having a number of new boats built to be at the disposal of his gnests the ooming summer. The popular landlord believes in giving his guests all the privileges available--* fact of which the summer resorters ara well aware. Easter Danee. The M. W. A. camp of MoHenry will give an Easter Monday dance at Stoffel's hall on Monday evening, April 24, to which they extend a most cordial invi­ tation to all to attend. The camp is composed of a most genial lot of gentle­ men of McHenry, who are working hand in hand to make the dance one of the most successful, as far as entertain­ ment is concerned, in the hall's history. The music for the occasion will be fur­ nished by Sylvester's orchestra of Wood­ stock, of which Cal Curtis, a former Mc­ Henry resident, is a member. The or­ chestra, we understand, furnishes music for nearly all the dances at the county seat, ranking as one of the best in the state. The supper will be furnished on this occasion by Mrs. Brink, who has long since won (or herself a reputation that cannot easily be surpassed. Hors­ es and baggage will be cared for free of charge by competent help and a grand time is an assured fact. Dance tickets $1.00; supper 35 cents a plate. Don't forget that you are most heartily wel­ come. , • Entertainsvat Cards. At the Central opera house last Thurs­ day afternoon Mrs. Emma Phillips very royally entertained a large company of friends at cards. Six tables were set and cinch was the chosen game. The first prize was awarded to Mrs. R O. Lampht-re, while Mrs. John D. Lrfidts carried off second honors. The ladies present enjoyed the occasion very much, many conipliweiits being jyven the host­ ess for the able way in which she enter­ tained. After the prizes were awarded dainty refreshments were partaken of by the company. bead The Plaindealwr "want" *4* We notice by the Antioch News that E. Bos tetter, proprietor of Hos tetter Inn, is advertising for a gasoline launch that will hold not less than twelve people. We suggest that the advertiser write to The Hnnter-Weckler Boat Co. of this village, who can fit out that gentleman'a order on short notice. The Lenten entertainment which given at St. Patrick's church Monday- evening was very well attended. The entertainment proved very interesting, especially to the Catholics, for whose benefit it was mostly given. Such an entertainment at this time of year is very instructive and the gentlemen in charge are to be congratulated upon their capable manner of entertaining. In the annual statement of school funds, published last week, there were two errors in figures. In the receipts of the account with school trustees, the township fund on hand April 4, 1904, shonld be $1494.54, instead of $1493.54, and the total of the expenditures shonld be $3908.79, instead of $8364.79. Tin mistake is ours and we humbly apolo­ gia. The Lyceum stock company, who ap­ pear at the opera house tonight and the rest of the week, will arrive in McHen­ ry about six o'clock this evening, being unable to arrive here earlier owing to railroad connections between our city and Racine, Wis., in which city they play prior to their engagement hera, Our people can depend upon the. per­ formance starting promptly at the usual hour and witnessing a good play, pre­ sented by a very clever and capaUe company. A solid gold Elgin watch to the per­ son guessing the nearest to the correct number of children bora in Chicago dur­ ing the months of March, April and May, 1905. Two thousand, four, hun­ dred and fifty-two were born during June, 1904. Three guesses with every measurement for a pair of pants, four guesses with every $15.00 suit and five guesses with every $20.00 suit. Call in and get a suit and get your guess ticket. E. Lawlus, tailor, agent for Chicago"il best tailors. Dog poisoners have been getting m their work about town recently, among their victims being the little pet dog be­ longing to Rev. M. W. Barth. Such work as this shows a small and mean nature on the part of the guilty persons, and if the identity of the perpetrators of the above deed could be established the law should sho^r no mercy. On questioning, Rev. Barth he stated to » Plaindealer representative that he haa always paid taxes on the dog and haa always been willing to live op to lawn of the village in regard to dogs, and say* the deed was unwarranted, as the do»* was harmless and no street loafer. Not only have dogs been poisoned, but in number of chickens have died from the effects of poisoning during the past two Now this is the limit, we tfaiafc