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VOLUME XXXI. "m McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JANUARY li, 1906. PttJMliBR 39 ± OF A PERSONAL NATURE. » WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE W£ GO. »At IkBmri Entertains a Ur|t Compwiy of -Visitors Durln* the Wefk-Whom They Kutertaln. : Chas. Nickels spent Tuesday in Chi- .V- >J$ago. R. W. Inttess was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. . r F. H. Wattles was a windy city visit- iir last Friday. H. T BethkjB spent Sunday with rela- $ves at Dundee. _•*" Jack Walsh was a visitor at the oount v •bat Wednesday. August Larson spent several days in jlfchicago last week n F. C. Going of Chicago was a McHen- fy visitor Monday. ^ Mrs. S. Reynolds spent a few days in Chicago this week. j . M. A. Thelen was a business visitor lb Chicago Tuesday. J: * J. H. Miller was a business visitor in JCjhicago last Friday. i ? E Hunter was a bosinees visitor in ji§hicago last Friday. h Dr. and Mrs. Ross spent several days w In Aurora last week. •A,,; John F. Miller was a business visitor Crg ~|§ Chicago Friday last. V> ?' F. A. Bohlander was a business » #• in Chicago Monday. ip H. Wattles boarded the Chicago Tuesday morning. ^ Mike Schaefer was a business Visitor * /lj| Chicago Wednesday. > John Frennd of Lake (Geneva spen) . Sunday at his home here. '.\f > . Fred Goodman of Chicago spent San­ ity with his parents here. ' j Fred Schnorr attended the funeral of ' .-s|| friend at Elgin Tuesday. '• * i*' John H. Frennd boarded the Chicago ^ ; ijifain Wednesday morning. ^ Dr. R G. Chamberlin attended to isiness in Chicago Tuesday. viqit- Robt. Frisby spent the first of the sleek with Chicago relatives. Fred Karges spent a few days recent- if with relatives at Kenosha, Wis. Bert Pilcber of Chicago spent Sunday ^ iit the home of W. F. Gallaher. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Farrington are visiting at the home of Dr. Ross. Mathias Weber spent Friday and Sat- n^day last with Chicago relatives. /Misses Marie and Juliza Wagester J, were windy city visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Frennd are ^•r%*ie9t8 of relatives at Ashton, Iowa. C. S. Howard and son, Gilbert, were business visitors in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. Thos. Cotter was the guest of Chicago friends a few days this week. John Damgard of Ottawa, Hi., was a MC Henry visitor the first of the week. Frank Cobb of Chicago was the gneRt ; H( his father here a few days last week ' - • 1 Miss Mary Block returned last Thurs- :<fay from a visit with Dundee relatives. Mrs. Simon Stoffel and daughter, Le­ na, were Evanston visitors last Satur- day v l^ Misses Marie and Juliza Wagester ' were business visitors in Chicago Mon Will Overocker of Chicago was visit- _ lj|g friends in McHenry the first of the • week. Fred Schnorr was a recent Algonquin visitor. Mrs. Einma Phillips spent a few days this week with Chicago relatives and friends. Mrs. Emil Snyder of Woodstock gpent Tuesday evening with McHenry ' f r i ends . t Mr. and Mi*. Wm. Bonslett and chil- • 'ften spent a recent day with Wanconda relatives. Mrs. Robt. Schiessle was the guest of licago relatives a few days daring the *t week. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Cristy of Waupaca, -lifts., were recent guests of Mrs. W. A. Gristy here. $ 1U. . mm. n. o. N|Tis., is visitit : :i|r8. D. G. Nt Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bonslett of Chicago ere guests at the home of C. G. Frett , nesday evening. * Mr. and Mrs. D. F, Hanly visited Ifbeir parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Ben- 'Ipett, in Elgin over Sunday. • % El C. Joslyn has gone to Woodstock, here he has secured employment in e Oliver Typewriter factory. < i Misses Lizzie Meyers and Lillie Niesen f Belvidere spent a few days the' past eek with McHenry relatives. Mrs. H. S. Biennemann of Kenosha, visiting her parents, Mr. and Nellis here this week. Mrs. Ed. Willigman of Chicago spent e first of the week with her parents, r. snd Mrs. Anton Engeln, here. Miss Mary Blackman of Chicago was e guest of her mother, Mrs. Geo. hreiner, several days last week. Will Voeltz returned to Ft Wayne, Bid., Monday morning after spending jfoe holiday vacation with bis parents ;||ere. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gierke of Chicago, iifrs. Oestrich and daughter of Racine, is., are guests of the latter's sister, rs. W. D. Wentworth. Will Stoffel, Jr., who has been spend­ ing the past few months with relatives tr-lKb Humphrey, Nebraska, returned to ,'tus home here last Thursday. y Dr. C. W. Lessen of Winnetka, 111., # iiras a recent guest of August Larson, jffr. Lessen is a veterinary surgeon and |ias decided to locate in McHenry. TR<jge D. L. Jones of Wankegan and n, Lewis, of the Racine Military col- oe. spent Saturday and Sunday at the of Mr. and Mrs.,& & Wheeler. ANNUAL TARGET 8HOOT. On next Saturday and Sunday, Janu- ary 13 and 14, Ben Stilling will hold his annual target shoot at his place at Pis- takee Bay. This annual event brings out some good marksmen and we look forth to see some exceptionally good records made. The following events will be pulled olfs Event No. 1.:. ...10 Targets.. ....fl 00 Event No. 2... ...16 Targets.. ....$1.50 Event No. 8... ...20 Targets.. .. .$2.00 Event No. 4... .. .25 Targets... ..$2.50 Event No. 5... ..10 Targets.. ....$1.00 Event No. 6 .. .. .16 Targets.. ....$1 50 Event No. 7... .. .20 Targets. ....$2 00 Event No. 8... . . .86 Targets.. ....$2 50 Event No. 9... ...10 Targets.. ..$1.00 Event No. 10... .. .16 Targets.. ...$1.50 Event No. 11... .. 20 Targets . ....$2.00 Event No. 12 .. ...16 Targets . ....$1.50 Event No. 18. «• . ..10 Targets . ...$l 00 Event No. 14... ..'.16 Targets.. ...$1.50 Total. ..225 Targets.. ..$22 50 The money will be divided as follows: Twenty and twenty-five bird events, four moneys--40. 80, 30, 10 per cent. Ten and fifteen bird events, three mon­ eys--50, 30, 20 per cent. Five dollars will be given for high average each day; $2.50 for second highest average and $1.00 for low average. Shooters arriv­ ing late can still have benefit of the program, as entries can be made up until one o'clock each day. A good warm club room for shooters and plenty of shells on the grounds. Shooting will commence at ten o'clock each day. Nobody barred. Will shoot, rain or shine. Manufacturing agents shoot for targets only. Price of targets, two cents. Everybody turn out and enjoy a good time. YEAR'S BUSINE88. Aft TnMMted At Court H«MI During Year ot 1005. 'i. Woodstock Sentinel: During the year 1905 the county clerk issued and record­ ed 274 marriage licenses and recorded 481 births and 188 deaths; 167 estates were probated in the county court, of which 68 were administratorships, 50 executorships, 22 guardianships and 32 inquests in insanity and conservator­ ships. On the common law docket 88 cases were disposed of. which include adop­ tions. special assessments and condem­ nation proceedings. In the records of the recorder's office we find that 3101 instruments were filed for record, divided as follows: Deeds of all kinds, 1157, with an aggregate stated consideration of $2,226.252fmort­ gages and trust deeds, 566, with an ag­ gregate consideration of $2,122,015, a million-dollar trust deed of the Elgin & Belvidere Electric railway is included in this total; chattel mortgages, 448, with an aggregate consideration of $258,027, making a grand total of $4,- 601,294. As many of the deeds show only a nominal consideration of $1.00, it is safe to say that the real estate and personal property transfers of the connty exceed­ ed $5,000,000. In the circuit court there were 813 new cases started during the year, di­ vided as follows: Criminal, 80; com­ mon law, 117; chancery, 116. There were 248 cases disposed of, either by trial, settlement or dismissal, as fol lows: Criminal, 88; common law, 92, and chancery, 118. In addition to these there were 57 judgments entered by confession. - ~ Look up Gilbert Bros. Co.'s grocery advertisement on another page. Re­ markable bargains in good groceries. Auction Sale. The undersigned, having decided to quit farming, will sell at public auction on his farm situated 5 miles east of Mc­ Henry, 1| miles northwest of Volo and 4 miles southwest of Ingleside on Wednes­ day, January 17, '06, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m., the following described property, to. wit: IS cows, part new milkers, balance coming in between now and the first of March; 8 three-year-old heifers; 3 calves; 1 two-year-old bull; 1 bay horse, 8 years old; 2 sorrels, 16 years old; 28 loads corn stalks; 20 tons hay, timothy, upland and slough; 650 bn. oats; 800 bu. corn in crib; 10 bu. seed corn; 90 bu. barley; 25 bu. potatoes; Mc- Cormick grain binder; McCormick mow­ er; corn planter; 2 drags; sulky plow; 2 walking plows;seeder; pulverizer; plant­ er; 6-shovel cultivator; walking diamond tooth cultivator; hay rake; hay rack; hog rack; fanning mill; top buggy, al­ most new; road wagon; lumber wagon; truck wagon; set bob sleds; set heavy double harness; set light double harness; single harness; new grindstone; 5 milk cans; swill cart; 300 chickens; shoveYs, forks, and other articles too numerous to mention. Free lunch at noon. Terms of sale: All snms of $10 and nnder, cash; over that amount a credit of one year's time will be given on good bank-' able notes drawing interest at 6 per cent, per annum. No property to be re­ moved until settled for. Geo. Vogel, auctioneer. NICK Roos, Prop.. - Andtion Sale Datfttjp J. O, Groves, February 20 Carl Liegmeier, February 26. Walter White, on F. H. Wattles' term, February 87. John Powers will hold an auction sale on his place February 15. For further announcements watch these columns. •re you square with us? If not, what Mfttbereaseftl , EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND A Mlscellaneou* Amortment of How* Items In Condensed Form For Conven­ ience of Busy People. The Bowman Dairy Co. is about to build a factory at Palatine. Look up Gilbert Bros. Co.'s grocery advertisement on another page. Re­ markable bargains in good groceries. The Lake Geneva Times has entered upon its seventh year of existence with a brighter outlook for the future than ever before. ° , Louis Erb of Lake Geneva, Wis., shot and killed his wife and then blew the top of his head off in that city on Satur­ day, December 30. Harvard Independent: The Harvard employes of the Oliver factory at Wood­ stock have been notified that in order to retain their positions they will have to become residents of that city before May 1, 1906. Nunda Herald: Cary scored its sev­ enth victory on Saturday, Dec. 80, by defeating the Acme club of Chicago by a score of 71 to 18 Cary's team work showed up well, quick passes resulting in many field goals. Wascber led in the number of field goals, securing 15 Lemke was a close second with 10 and Allen at center secured 7. Wauconda Leader: One of the crop reports which reached this office is from H. L. Brooks. He has raised 315 bushels of winter wheat on 10 acres, an average of 60 bushels of oats on 15 acres, 44 bushels of barley per acre and 26 bush­ els of rye. In all he had 1,471 bashelb of small grain, and over 2,000 bushels of corn besides fodder corn. This we call good for a 90 .acre farm. Marengo Republican-News: C. L Lundgren received as one of bis Christ­ mas presents the medal given to the members of the Chicago National ball team for winning the Cnicago champion­ ship. The medal is about the size of a twenty dollar gold piece, solid gold with a large diamond imbedded in the center. Carl not only can prize it for its intrinsic value but also from the fact that his ex­ cellent work with the team helped to win the championship. He is acknowl­ edged one of the best pitchers in the National league. A Western editor received two letters one morning from subscribers asking advice,--one a father, wanting to know the best way jto bribg up his new twin babies in health and happiness; the other, a farmer, wishing to know the quickest way to get rid of grasshoppers. Out of the usual fullness of an editor's knowledge, this one hastily answered these letters, but in the rush of busi­ ness, put the missives into the wrong envelopes. The next morning the fath­ er of the twins received this interesting answer: "Cover them carefully with straw and set fire to it. After jumping in the flames a few minutes the little pests will be done for." And the man that was troubled with grasshoppers was bidden to "give castor oil regularly in moderate doses and rub their gums with a bone." Marengo Republican-News: Frank Trebes, the eighteen-year-old son of Her­ man TrebeB of Hartland, met with a horrible accident Tuesday morning, at the home of Fred Griebel. Frank was at Mr. Griebel's on an errand for his uncle, Ferdinand Trebes, and was as­ sisting Mr. Griebel to connect the belt from the gasoline engine to a corn- shredder. The belt was tight and slipped off and in some way Unknown Frank was caught in it and whirled around, twisting and crushing bis left arm so badly that it was amputated at the shoulder. He was thrown so rapidly that his boots were thrown off his feet about fifty feet in the air. He was ta­ ken up in an unconscious condition but soon regained consciousness. Drs. S. C- and J. I. Wernham and R. M. Curtiss hastened to his assistance. There were four wounds on his head and his chest as terribly bruised. Look up Gilbert Bros. Co 's grocery advertisement on another page. Re­ markable bargains in good groceries. Corn Growers nud Stockmen to Meet. Beginning January 22, 1906, and con- tinning two weeks, the corn growers and stockmen will hold their annual convention at the college of agriculture, Urbana, where practical farmers will meet daily and devote a portion of the time to the discussion of such questions .as are of vital importance to the Illinois farmer of today and lectures will be given upon topics of special interest to Illinois agricultures. In connection with this convention instruction in cer­ tain subjects will be given to young men and boys. Regular classes will be con­ ducted in corn judging, live stock judg­ ing, farm mechanics, etc. This work will be arranged and conducted by the instructors with special reference to the boys and young men who compete at the various farmers' institutes for prizes involving a trip to the university and for those who are unable to spend a longer time at the college of agriculture. This convention and two weeks' course in agriculture is free. Students are not required to pay any fees whatever. Ar­ rangements are being made to secure rates from the railroads. For a detailed program of this meeting, write to Eu­ gene Davenport, Urbana, III. The Plaindealer"#ant" ada. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Council Room, January 8, 1906. The board of trustees met in regular session. Present, Trustees Block, Stof­ fel, Heimer, Sherman, Simes. Absent, Freund. President Evanson presiding. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved. The following bills were read, ap­ proved, and ordered warrants drawn on the treasurer for the several amounts:; Gilbert Bros. Co , oil ;.. John Walsh, police service... M. M. Niesen, police service. C. Givens, labor.. Wilbur Lumber Co., coal.... Valvoline Oil Co., gasoline.,. F. Thnrlwell, labor.... Wm. Feltz, labor F. J. Herltes, labor...;. M. Engeln & Son, nails. m 4J' ,'$3.80 , 40.00 40,00 : ; 8.50 . 13.75 ijS.20 . 8.50 . ' 1.50 , 4.50 . .90 FACTORY IS SURE THING LAND IS ALREADY BOUGHT FOR 1T8 LOCATION. On motion by Stoffel, seconded by Simes, the bond of H. M. McOmber was approved. On motion by Sherman, seoonded by Heimer, the dram shop bond of George Snyder was approved. The report of the village attorney was read, accepted and ordered placed on file. An amendment to ordinanoe No. 20 was read and on motion by Sherman, seconded by Block, was passed. An ordinance concerning dram shops was read. Motion by Heimer, seoonded by Sher­ man, that the ordinance be laid on the table. Stoffel made an amendment to the motion that the ordinance be passed, which was seconded by Block. The vote on the amendment resulted as follows: Ayes--Block, Stoffel, Simes; nays--Heimer, Sherman. The vote on the original motion resulted as follows: Ayes--Heimer, Sherman; nays--Block, Stoffel, Simes. And so the ordinance was passed. Motion by Simes, seconded by Stoffel, that the Electrio Light Co. be paid $150 on account. Amendment to motion-by dherman, seconded by Heimer, that the company be paid in full. Vote on amendment: Ayes--Heimer, Sherman; nays--Block, Stoffel, Simes. Ameudment lost. Vote on original motion: Ayes--Stof fel, Simes, Block; nays--Heimer, Sher­ man. Motion carried. Motion by Sherman, seconded by Heimer, that the ordinance repealing that part of the Electric Light ordinanoe concerning bonds be laid over, Carried. Motion by Stoffel, seconded by heim­ er, that an order be drawn in favor of Nic Bohr for $10.22, as the village share of cement walks laid by him. Carried. The street committee was instructed to investigate the tile near Henry Mil­ ler's and report at the next meeting. On motion by Simes, seconded by Stoffel, the board adjourned Until Thursday evening to further consider the application of Del Noonan. JOHN STOFFEL, JOHN EVANSON, Clerk. President (took up Gilbert Bros. Co. 's grocery advertisement on another page. Re markable bargains in good groceries. ORGANIZATION EFFECTED, Temporary Committee Is Appotato* at Meeting Held toy Stock Holders Last Friday Morning--Will Build at Onoe. That McHenry is to have a canning factory is now an assured fact. This was decided by the subscribers to stock last Friday morning when a meeting was held at the city hall in this village. The meeting was called for the pur­ pose of appointing a temporary com­ mittee to attend to all business matters pertaining to the proposed new industry until the completion of the plant when a permanent organization would be ef­ fected. John Evanson acted as chair­ man of the meeting with C. G. Frett, secretary. After discussing the various points which ordinarily come up before a meeting of this kind the following gentlemen were selected to act as the committee for which purpose the meet­ ing was called: Simon Stoffel, Rollin Waite and Geo. Hanly, with the former acting as chairman. The committee at once set out looking up a location for the factory with the result that they succeeded in purchas­ ing one of the most desirable locatious to be had in McHenry, the land in question being about a half acre lying just west of the railroad tracks near the oil tanks. The piece was purchased from Hanly Bros, for the consideration of $500. A better or more convenient location could not be found in McHenry. The committee acted wisely in selecting the site and at such low figures. The building operations will begin as soon as the weather will permit and contracts for the 1906 crop will be made. The bnilding will be a two-story frame structure, 28x182 feet, and will be fitted up with all the latest and most modern machinery. McHenry, in securing the new indus­ try, has proven beyond doubt that her citizens have not gone to sleep but in­ stead are a most enterprising lot. With the hearty co-operation of its citizens more small enterprises can be secured and we suggest that a business men's association be organized at once. Never before in its history has MoHenry had a brighter outlook for the future than now and now is the time to act A representative of the new railroad was in McHenry Tuesday and among Other things he stated that onr people would have an opportunity of riding on the new road some time this fall. Work on the road has already been commenced and will be rapidly pushed. WHAT FARMER8 ARE DOING > ' ' ' " 1 Ladles of St Mary's Church Organise La­ dles' Forester Soelety. a month or more of persistent and hard labor on the part of Mesdames J. H. Miller and Anton Schneider the ladies of St. Mary's church have suc­ ceeded in establishing a German Lady Forester society, the last good work in its organization being done last Thnrs day evening, when the organisation was effected and the officers installed. Mrs. Elizabeth Rogers, high chief ranger, of Chicago, was present and the installation was conducted under her personal direction. The officers as in­ stalled are as follows: Mrs. Josephine Heimer, chief ranger; Mrs. Helen Hei­ mer, vice ranger; Miss Elizabeth McGee, financial secretary; Mrs. Gertrude Nie­ sen, recording secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, treasurer; Miss Anna Miller Mrs. Josephine Olson, Mrs. Bertha Wag­ ner, trustees; Mrs. Kate Worts, Mrs. Thresia Heimer, conductors: Mrs. Kate Freund, Mrs. Kate Weber, sentinels. Immediately after the installation the ladies repaired to Buck's hall, which had been nicely decorated for the occa­ sion, where a dainty banquet was parta­ ken of. Among the visiting sisters were Mrs. John Sehueneman, Mrs. J. Kate- lange, of Chicago, and Mrs. A. Fischer of Elgin. The ladies feel very grateful to those who have assisted them so willingly during the organization, the installation and at the banquet. More than a little praise is also due Mesdames J. H. Miller and Anton Schneider thru whose efforts the organization has been ^brought for­ ward. . Dance Saturday Night. The young people of McHenry and vicinitv will again have another oppor­ tunity of enjoying one of those Satur­ day night dances next Saturday even­ ing at Stoffel's hall. Good music has been engaged for the occasion and a fine time is promised all those who attend. The floor will be in charge of the fol­ lowing named young gentlemen: John Thurlwell, West McHenry; G. C Bolsy, McHenry; Geo. Bay, Nunda; Joe Kap- pler, Woodstock; David Powers, Emer­ ald Park. Dance tiokets, only 00 cents. MU. pre* * ERNEST HETZEL DEAD. ISMS Away at His Home In Ckleago-- Brought Here for Burial. T le death of Ernest Hetsel, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hetsel, former residents of this village, occurred at their Chicago home. 8080 Princeton ave­ nue, last Friday, January 5, after an illness covering a period of about eight­ een months, pulmonary tuberculosis being the cause of death. The deceased was born in IloHSnry June 17, 1886. He continued to make this village his home until about five years ago, when he moved to Chicago with his parents, which city has been his place of residence up to the time of his death. There are left to mourn his early and untimley death, his parents and one sister, Mrs. Walter Schaefer, all of whom reside in Chicago. Besides these, he leaves a large circle of rela­ tives, friends and acquaintances, bbth here and in Chicago. The funeral took place last Tuesday morning from his late residence, by car riage to North-Western depot, where a special car was chartered to McHenry The last sad rites were performed by Rev. M. W. Barth of 8t. Mary's Cath­ olic church, interment taking place in St. Mary's cemetery. The funeral was in charge of H. J. Thomas of the James M. Dailey undertaking establishment of Chicago. The floral contributions were many and most beautiful, among the pieces being a clock with the hands pointing to the hour of his death, twen ty-five minutes to twelve. The donors of this beautiful piece were his parents. A broken wheel, presented by bis sister, and an anchor from his uncle, P. Wen­ dell, were also among the profusion of flowers. The pall bearers were John Schaefer, Michael and George Lang. Oscar Pflae- ger. Otto Williams and Nicholas Dauf enbach, all of Chicago. Variety Store. Wishing to close out, great bargains are now offered--don't miss them. Ev­ erything below cost Some samples be­ low: ( 17 quart granite dish pan.. .,<<.. 8 quart granite coffee boilef... 8'quart granite tea kettle...... 5 quart granite tea kettle 8 quart granite kettle 12 quart granite pail 12 quart tin pail .$ -80 . .50 . .75 . .00 . .19 . .00 . .19 . .$1.05 hamber set.... Fancy dishes at all prioes. 4 piece chinaset ....... -75 4 piece chinaset ....... ..$1.00 2 piece china set from......... ;|9 to .50 Large salads. • -5® Large fancy plates. ..V 19 **> .5® Gla*r#*rd from....to.50 Water glasses Oti Tin ware from... le up Notions almost given away* ,; Hundreds of articles to numerous to mention at almost nothing. YABISTY STOKE, V I/>GAN Ob.-- Farmers here ally prosperous and in good spirits. Most of the corn was sold at 40c. There is quite a little to deliver still, owing to scarcity of cars. Stock of all kinds do­ ing nicely. Good horses scarce and high. Some few have had trouble with corn Btalk disease among cattle and horses. Winter wheat is looking fine. It is at present covered with about an inch of snow. GRUNDY Co.--Weather perfect for this time of year. Stock of all kinds doing well. Land ia selling at $135 to $150 per acre; some are asking $175 to $200 and don't have long to wait to find buyers. Corn is selling for 886, oats, 28c. Owing to lack of cars grain cannot be delivered now. HANCOCK Co.--Weather cool and get­ ting dry. Nature, the beet road maker of all, has done her beet work and farm­ ers are busy hauling vast quantities of produce to market Hay $7 to $10 per ton, corn 41c to 45c per bu. to feeders, oats 27c. Long fed cattle about all gone, short fed beginning to go. A good many fat hogs on hand and some chol­ era reported. Public spirit is pushing many enterprises and it is hoped it will build a new court house soon. SHELBY CO.--Farmers are finished husking corn. It is a good crop, aver aging 40 or more bn to the acre and sells for 85 to 40c per bu;oats, 27c; hogs $4.50 per 100 lbs; sheep $6 to $10 per head cattle steers $3.50 to $5.00 per 100 lbs horses $75 to $200 per head; mules $150 to $250 and scarce at that. Everything prosperous with farmers. Land is changing hands at $100 to $150 per acre, that is, black prairie land; yellow tint ber land $25 to $75. Many farms have changed hands lately, the owners going to towns. Many cattle on feed. Live stock in good oondition. DOUGLAS CO.--The fall and winter weather has been exceptionally good. More fall plowing done than usual. The yield of corn is 5 to 10 bu peracre below expectations of farmers. Cora 87c per bu. but not much selling since husking was finished. Clover seed $8 per bu and scarce. Hogs 4£c per lb. Hogs are healthy and doing well. Not as many steers as usual going on feed and feed­ ing periods are shortened. Jo DAVIESS Co.--December wa* fine but too dry. All kinds of live stock are doing well. Butcher stock $2.60 to $8.00 per 100 lbs, stockers $2.75 to $8.60 per 100 Ibe, hogs $4 70 to $4.90, corn 85 to 40 per bu, oats 28 to 80c, hay $9 to $10 a ton. Ground is bare and dry, which is hard on fall grain and grass. KfogS We going to market early. VERMILION Co.---Farm land is selling at $100 to $160 per aore. Hay is worth $8 to $10 per ton, corn 87c per bu. Live stock is in very good condition, except a few cases of hog cholera. Pig Crop larger than average. A good number of old hogs on feed, but not many cattle On account of the high price of sheep, few are kept Horses soarce and very high. Meadows in good conditional ? g Auction Sale. Having decided to quit farming, undersigned will sell at public auction on the farm known as the Miller farm, adjoining the Johnsburgh Creamery property on Wednesday, January 24, commencing at one o'clock, p. m., the following described property, to-* it: 14 cows, new milkers and close spring­ ers; 8 two-year-old heifers; 2 yearlings; 1 three-old bull; 1 nine-months'-old bull; 1 sorrel mare with foal and colt by side; 4 brood sows, 1 Chester White boar; 1 milk wagon; 1 Champion mower and rake; 2 six-shovel riding cultivators; walking cultivator; plow; 2 sets drags; hay rack, hog rack, with box combined; Gortnan seeder; set bob sleds; milk cahrt; set double work harness; single harness; 6 milk cans; grindstone; stoneboat; 90 chickens; 950 bu. oats; 80 bushels wheat; 8 bu, seed corn; 8 tons hay in barn and stack; qusnity corn fodder; set of t#o- and three-horse whipple-treee, and oth­ er articles too numerous to mention. Terms of sale: All sums of $10 and un­ der, cash; over that amount a credit of six months' time will be given on good bankable notes drawing interest at 6 per cent, per annum. No property to be re­ moved until settled for. F. O. Gans, auctioneer; Peter Niesen, Clerk. MATH. J. SMITH. OUR WEEKLY rluHrf ITEM8 PICKED UP ABOUt DURING THE WEEft. WlfeaS Ptsfl* an Dolus la Oar >#--J tltlk Y City--Mews as Ssra toy Thf Matadtaialesr Boyrese atatlves. Butter Martaft. The official price of butter on the gin board of trade is twenty-eeven cental firm, one oent higher thaa last week ^ ' ft <>t water bags, tl^1 Fountain syringes, > at Petesch's. ' '*•, .. F. O. Gans does aoctlofci&ffifc, "' People don't have coughs if they take Peteech's cough syrup. A fair sized audience attended the vaudeville show at the Central Sunday night ' One more week of bargains at Mra. M. A. Searles. Elegant Mack phrases at half price. • Your health demands that you nm only pure medicines. You'll find at Peteech 's. Geo. Meyers with a gang of mi menced the filling of the local ice hones* last Monday morning. Mrs. George N. WisneTT of Milwaukee announces the engagement of her daugh­ ter, Marguerite, to Martin A. Howell, 269 Oak street, Chicago. The filling of the Borden's lee was commenced Monday morning. The ice is about twelve inches thick. Cherry Valley circle will meet witk Mrs. Fred H. Bryant January 18, far dinner. All are cordially invited. Look np Gilbert Bros. Co. 'a grocssy advertisement on another page. Re­ markable bargains in good groceries. One of the greatest opportunities to buy stoves at a great reduction in prices at Vycit»l's hardware, McHenry. tt-St Owl Camp No. 41144 will give their second annual masque ball at Booh'a hall on the evening of January St. Pull particulars next week. In the article concerning the MoHen­ ry Brick mill we stated that a specialty would be made of grinding wheat ami rye. The article should have read buck­ wheat and rye. A little boy arrived at the homeof Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kennebeck last Monday morning and that never fading smile is plainly visible on the countenance of £he happy father. ' >111 The Men's Catholic < held their annual election ot OBBW at their hall last Sunday afternoon and tat the evening, in company with their (fen* iliee enjoyed a banquet at Buch's halL Miss Katie Frennd entertained a com­ pany of friends at her home ot Wanke- gan street last Sunday evening in honor of Miss Julian The evining was very pleasantly spent by all present Refreshments were served. The Plaindealer will be sent to My address on trial three months for twenty- fiye cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other­ wise ordered. Try it The season of Indigestion is ntfw at hand. Ring's Dyspepsia Tablets relieve indigestion, and correct all stomach Ah orders. Sold by G. W. Besley.Weet Mc­ Henry, N. H. Petesctr* and Julia A. Story, McHenry. Orders for auctioneering can be left at M. J. Walsh's store, Weet McHenry, where they will receive prompt atten­ tion. F. O. Gans pays all telephone calls pertaining to business intrusted to him by his patrons. Call up Nnnda OS- change. Three little babes were nestled in bed, I'll name them William. Willie and Bill," mother said; Wide was her smile, for triplets th* be. She lays her good luck to Rocky Mount- tain Ten. (Great baby asedictne.) 1 . J The Ladies' Aid society of the M. X. church will serve a chicken pie dinner at Stoffel's dining hall on 8atnrday, January 20, at 26 oents per plat*. Chil­ dren under 12 years of age Wtfi besetved for 15 cents. All are invited. During the funeral services Tuesday morning, the horses hitched to the hearse became tired of standing te tt» cold and took a ran for They were stopped near the hotel The result of the run was a bro­ ken tongue, whiffietree and As front glsss. Thos. Kane, while chopping vrood on* day recently, had the misfOrtone of cutting his right foot inflicting nil ugly gash. He drove at once to the oOos of JL»r. D. G. Wells, where the injured member was sewed up and is now rapid­ ly healing. The accident will ksep Worn on the shelf for s while. Mrs. Susie Smith entertained n pany of friends at cards at bar Tuesday evening. Progressive * was the prevailing gams and ftimm were won by Miss Susie Barbian, Mta. John Pint and Mrs. Peter E Refreshments were served and all < Joyed the event very anek - ^ i m Miss Emmert, the reliable optician, will make her regular monthly visit to McHenry, Tuesday, Jan. lft. Shs will be at the office of Dr. Boss giving fits* examinations of eyea. buy. No one nets* to Miss Iissie Meyer* was a surprise party last Setur&qy when a number of her gathered at her home to i ing with her. Miss Meyecs her unexpected guests Jn ft vngr tfc|* would do credit to nay nMMfeer sff n royal family. A ing was spent by all | "Young people grsphy. Railroads***tolsgysph ooas- pnnies need opmftm tolly. Tttal cost, Si* '"ontlw rows" St Wtt sofcao!. tnition "«lem9*j nnd tyiewsillacL duoed- tute, Monro* Refersnsae