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Herbes wasa Chicago passenger last Friday morning. «?; ' Wm. Burke of Chicago spent Sunday with his children here. Alien Osmun of Nunda (spent Snnday witb McHenry friends. Mrs L. F. Block waa a recent guest of Algonquin relatives. H. C. Mead was a bnslileea visitor at the County seat Monday. Mathias and Henry Heimer wars Chi­ cago visitors last Friday. Will Fisher was a windy city passen ger last Saturday morning. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander was a metropo­ litan oity visitor last Friday. Miss Agnes A. Perry spent lost Satur­ day in the metropolitan city. . Anton Nuemann of Chicago spent Sunday with his parents here. N. E. Barbian was a business visitor at the county seat last Friday. Warren Howell of Chicago spent Sun day at the Villas up the river. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen £1; Frennd were Chicago visitors Monday. Everett Sherman of Woodstock passed Sunday with friends in McHenry. Collector John Niesen was a recent business visitor at the county seat. John Larson of Chicago was the gnest of his parents up the river Sunday. Arthur Bickler of Elgin passed Sun" day nt the home of his mother here. » Irving Overton and W111. Cornish of Solon were recent McHenry visitors. Glenn Thomas of Woodstock spent ; Sunday at the home of W. F. Galls her. Miss Ada Carey spent several days ; last week with her sister, Lncy, at EI gin. Richard Wray of Chicago was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday even ing. ; ' Mr. •BQ Biro. Gw. A- usaSj in wuwi- stock were Sunday guests of relatives here. Miss Mary Weber is home from Evan- ston where die has been during the pait year. Edward Carey of Spring Grove spent a recent day with his mother, Mrs. Win Carey. Carleton D. Ross called on his parents, Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Rose, at Nunda last Sunday. Miss Alice Waite was the guest of Chicago relatives last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. J. J. Davis of Elgin spent Sun day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H C. Mead. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Matthews and little daughter spent Sunday^ith Elgin relatives. Lewis Miller was over from the conn­ ty seat to spend Snnday with his par ents here. Mr. and Mm Roy Colby of WoodnUx-k spent Saturday and Snnday with Mc Henry relatives. C. M. Adams of Johnsbucgh board el the Chicago train at this station last Friday morning. Dr. Carl Strueh was out from Chica go last Sunday looking after his inter ests up the river. Arthur Merriman of Waterloo. lows, was the en est of his uncle, M. W. Mer ritnann, last week. Mrs. Fred Arp of Rtebmoud was a re cent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs Richard McLaughlin. Robert Larsen of Elgin spent Satur day and Sunday with his parents at the Orchard Beach hotel. C. S. Howard and son, Gilbert, were metropolitan city visitors Monday; busi ness taking tbem there. Frank Rothermel of Chicago spent Sunday with his patents, Mr. and MIR. George Rothermel, here. Miss Mae Spencer of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. Mrs. W. P. Sherman of Harvard was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.. John Kimball, here Sunday. Martin A. Howell and Frank Price of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday at Howell's Villas np the river. Jacob R. Justen, who is doing jury service in Chicago, spent Saturday and ^Sunday at his home near Pistakee Bay. 3 Mrs. J. J. Bishop and daughter, Isa- 7 belle, were recent guests of Fox Lake V|and North Chicago relatives and friends. * * Mrs. Harry Bacon and son of Chicago were the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.t John B. Frisby, here a few days last week. Dr. C. H. Fegews, Jr, left Snnday - morning for Keokuk, Iowa, to join his wife and daughter who are now visiting |fFiy. relatives there, !«/ Mrs. W. C. Besley and two sons of fck "* Woodstock and Mrs. Win. A. Ssyier of BUSINESS MEN MEET. SatlwilUtle Koetl*( In MeBMrj PIcMura Clnlt'a Room*. The business men of McHenry met in the McHenry Pleasure clnb's rooms on Tuesday evening and as a result a per­ manent organization was effected. The way in which the business wen responded to the request to meet was uuoRt gratifying, and we look forwaid to great things that will be accomplished by the new organization if the interest and enthusiasm that were displayed on Tuesday evening remain intact The eiob room was well filled wb« n the meeting was called to order, every­ one present seemingly intent 011 effect­ ing an organisation. And this was &c oottiiplished in fc short spare of time. Simon Sfcoffel was made chairman of ̂ the meeting, he making clear to the asNem- bly the purpose of the gathering. Im­ mediately following his i-euuirk« it was unanimously decided to launch the new association. Officers were elected as follows: Simou Stoffel. president; Chas. B. Harmsen, secret^'; O. 'N. Owen, treasurer. A ftiuiuiitte consisting of L F. Block, F. A Buhtander and C. G. Frett WSM next appointed to lo«>k op and prepare rules, regulations aud by-laws. The next in order of business was the appointment of a committee consisting of N. E. Barbian, C G. Frett aud M. J. Walsh to solicit memberships for the association. To start the bpll a-rolling twenty-three of those present signed their names to a list to become members of the new organization, aud we believe the oommittee will experience little trouble in adding bufficient names to briug .be total up to Hfty. It was also decided that the membership fee be placed at fifty ceiits a month. The quetion has quite frequently been asked during the past two weeks, "What is the purpose of the new organ" izatiou?" Iu reply we wish to state that its purpose is to work for the best interests of the village in general; to iu duce factories to locate here; and to suggest and make improvements foF the village aud to assist in every possible way auy movement that may be started that will be of mutual benefit to all. Now that we have a Business Men's association non-members should not ex pect, with folded hands, to reap their share of the benefits derived Irom the efforts of the association. No, never! Their sappott is also wanted and needed to make it a success. So let's all get together aud boost! Unity is what counts and that, and that n?!y, is shit keeps the world going around- Mc Henry, thru its natural advantages, is an ideal location for the upbuilding of a manufacturing city, so why not wake it suchY We can do it if we all pull to­ gether, so let's get together! Another meeting of the association will be held in the Pleasure club's rooms two weeks from last Tuesday, February 11, at which time it is hoped that the attendance will be general. The Mc­ Henry Pleasure club has kindly donated the use of their rooms for meeting pbr poses to the new organisation uatil new quarters are obtained. EXCHANGE CLEANINGS, HAPPENINQ8 IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND A MliMlhii«oui AnaortoMMt *f News Item* in Condensed form For CMf«v- l*n«fi of Rn«; People. Elgin i« having a run of |he mnmpe, over 200 of its inhabitants being afflict­ ed with the disease. Four Aurora milk dealer* were re­ cently arrested, charged with patting formaldehyde in their milk., At a special school meeting at Genoa Junction it WHS decided by vote that a new $16,t)00 school building be erected. A robber #ho loot ad the hen coop of a Racine woman dropped a walnnt con­ taining $90 which the laser of the chickens found the next morning. She isn't making any effort to locate the thief Three hundred and seventy ftve gall BURIED ALIVE IN WELL. Nrt JMM of C»rj LMM Life In >nr- , rlbi* Mannar. PMI Jones, a Cary youth, IDA! his life in a imwt shocking manner last Fri­ day afternoon. A gravel well had been sunk on the Brooks farm a mile and a half from Al­ gonquin for the purpose of learning the depth of the gravel bed, in which the C. & N. W. railroad was contemplating placing * gravel washer. The well had been sunk to a depth of thirty-two feet and it wss decided to remove the curb ing. Immediately after dinner'young Jones bpgan the work. He had, gone down eight, feet when two of the planks fell to the Iwttom of the well. He gfeve orders to let him dowb to resover tham. The bucket in which he was lowered had no sooner reacked the bottom than, with an awful rush, gravel filled the well two thirds full and covered the young man's body. ANOTHER PIONEER GONE JOHN MUELLER ANSWERS TO MASTER'S CALL. 0 # Notice to Subscribers Under the new postal rulings subscriptions to newspapers are not permitted to become more than one year in arrears, under penalty of paying postage on each at the rate of one cent per each paper sent out. Under the circumstances THE PLAINDEALER will be compelled to strike all names off the subscription list after April 1st thai are more than one year in arrears, and place the names of those in arrears in the hands of a collec­ tor for collection. We are quite desirious of re* taining all our old subscribers and will be pleased to have them call and settle. Don't delay this matter but call and square your account at once, thus insuring furthur delivery of this paper. J) &slt: Elgin were recent relatives and friends. of McHenry At the Central. Twenty-five yeais of unabated success aud still going is certainly a good rec ord for one play. Still, that is the nn questioned length of time that the jolly old New England farmer. Uncle Aivin Joslin, has been touring the country, pleasing audiences and taking *.hem back to the home times on the farm. It is hard, really, to deecribe it, wheth­ er it is a play or not, but it certainly made a warm spot for itself tin the hearts of the public, and many people who as a rule are averse to thg&ters take the entire family to witness this plain, New Englandr homely play and laugh at the antics of Uncle Alvin Joslin on his visit to the city. It brings the sem­ blance of tears at the misery he encoun­ ters with city types of the slums and they certainly laugh at the antics of the Swansee folks at home in their ludi­ crous efforts to "put on" some when Alvin brings the city folks for a vaca­ tion to the dear old New England home. The village quartet, the love making of Si and Clorinda, and the bucolic humor are all as welcome ae the morning dew. An Unfortunate Fall. Friends of Mrs. Peter Walsh will be pained to learn of a sad misfortune which befell her at her home south of town last Saturday, when she fell from a chair, breaking both bones of her low­ er right leg midway between the ankle and knee. Besides f racturing the limb, the member was also badly lacerated, as she struck on a piece of oord wood when she fell. The accident is causing Mrs. Walsh a great deal oi ~*Mn, but her many friends sincerely h« • for a speedy recovery. She to bring attended by Dr. D. G. Wells. Some Heavy Forkra. OR Tuesday of this week Henry Ken- nebeck sold to Eldredge & Wattles ten porkers that tipped the beam at 5,040 pounds, or an average of 504 pounds each, the lot being the finest shipped out of McHenry in many a IUQOO. Mr. Kennebeok is a great fancier of porkers and knows how to round them up so that they bring in the long gree^. The first opportunity yon have call and settle your account with The Plain- dealer, as we must comply with Uncle Sam's demands by asking each and every subscriber to p*y his or ber paper in advance. stones were recently removed irom the I body of Mrs. Jos Karsh of Waukegsn, the operation having I teen performed at the Waukegsn hospital by Dr. Connell of North Chicago. Statistics compiled by Head Clerk C. W. Hawes of the Modwn Woodmen show that during 1907 the society paid 4,78?death claims, amounting tof 1,010,- 419.35. This Bhows 1907 to have been the biggest year in the history of the society in the matter of s mounts paid out. The claims paid in I90ti numbered 4,001 and amounted $904,878. the in­ crease in the smonut paid in tiie last year being $105,552 35. Short sleevs and thin waists are the cause of the grip epidemic raging among Chicago school teachers, according to Principal Herbert H. Merrill of the Cameron school. "Clad iu lace and lingerie after the style of the fnuny pic­ tures in the papers, it is the custom for many to dress in the severest weather as if atttending a garden party iu July," said the principal Over 100 calls for substitutes have been received in one day at the superintendent's office. An Iowa schoolboy was asked to write a composition on Russia and wrote as follows: "Rooshy is bounded on the north by ice, on the east by trouble, on the south by mobs and Sooez Kanal, on the west by Kipling. At the present time the country has cold feet and the imperor has cold chills running down bis back and is afraid someone is after him with knives and bums -they throw lots of bums in Rooshy. Finland is a part of Rooshy and its people are called Fins because they eat so much fish." Hebron Tribuoe: The case of Mary M. Davis against Fred B Richardson et al. was tried in tbe circuit court at Woodstock during tbe past week, and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff, the damages being placed at $812 50 by the jury. Tbi* case grew out of the arrest in November, 1904, of the plain­ tiff and her husband by Deputy Sheriff Lewis Vogel, assisted by Fred B. Rich­ ardson, H. J. Conn and L. E. Pellet. Tbe arrest was made on the strength of telegram received from a sheriff in Indiana, stating that the parties were wanted there on a charge of murder. The telegram waa. received by Mr. Richardson, who was then village mar­ shal, and he turned it over to Deputy Sheriff Vogel. Mr. Vogel secured the assistance of the other three men and drove to the residence of Mr. Davis and his wife and placed them under arrest, A pipe was at once forced down to him, but no response waa heard. It is thought that the heavy planking with which tbe well was curbed might have falleu in each a way that it had formed a protection for him against tbe weight of the gravel. In a frantic effort to release the vonng man before life would be extinct, men were kept constantly digging from the time of Hie accident until Sunday even­ ing, when at a depth of twenty-one feet the body of the boy was found. He had evidently died soon after he was caught T>ne hand was still clutched around the rope by which he had tried to swing himself clear of the avalanche of sand The last evidence of life reoeived by tbe rescuing party was a frantic pull at the rope by which Jones was lowered into the well. The chance on which the party based its hopes of saving Jones was that the falling planks might have given the young man protection, and their first act was to lower a lead pipe, admitting air to the bottom of the well There was a laige group of spectators at tbe scene when the diggers found Jones' corpse. They bad come* from miles around, where the story of the horrible accident had quickly beep re ceived. The popularity of tbe young man, who had no known relatives, caused bis death to be deeply regretted by all his townsmen. Owing to tbe peculiar conditions, only eight men could work at a time. Shifts were made frequently and the men worked frantically until tbe body was reached. Apparently Jones had been crushed to death by the impact of the sand and timbers which buried him. Tbe food passed down thru the tube was un­ touched. The victim of tbe accident was a young man of twenty one years and for the greater part of his life had lived at Cary Station. He was an orphan boy brought up by Mr. and Mrs. Brown of Cary, who took him when a lad of four­ teen. He was educated in the Cary school, but for some time had been en­ gaged in well digging work, being em­ ployed by the Lake Shore Gravel com­ pany of Algonquin. Notice. The annual meeting of tbe stockhold­ ers of tbe McHenry Canning company will be held at tbe city hall at 2 p. m., Feb. 1, 1908, to audit the accounts of the past year, erect new officers and transact any other business that may taking them to Woodstock, where they come before the meeting. All members were held until the sheriff from Indi­ ana arrived and took them back to Indiana. The Indiana jury failed to indict tbe parties and tbey were re­ leased from custody. They returned to this oounty and started suit against the four who made the arrest, each ask­ ing damages to the amount of $15,000. The case of Mrs. Davis was the first one called and resulted in a verdict as above stated. The point on which the ver­ dict was based was the fact that they were put into jail without being given a hearing before an examining magis­ trate. Why not get in tinef Yes, it is a special--a very special--rate. $1.75 for, this paper ana The Weekly Inter Ocean for one full year. Don't let it get away from you. are urgently requested to be present. MCHENRY CANNING CO., Jan. 37, '08. Per Simon Stoffel, Pres. Valla 00 Icy Sidewalk. Mrs. L. C. Gates last Monday after­ noon slipped and fell upon the icy side­ walk near the Merriman residence on Elm street, sustaining internal injuries that will keep her confined to her bed for some tine. Dr. D Q. Wells is at­ tending her/ ______ _ All evening papers will be 80 cents a month after Feb 1. Delivery will be stopped on all papers when bills are not settled by tbe 10th of the month. JOHN R. KNOX. Bom at Laagenfeld, Kr«h, Adaon, Rag. Bex* Cefeleni, Prnmli, on J use 10, test--Canae Here In 1847. One by one our pioneers are answer­ ing to their last earthly roll call, and at four o'clock on"Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, John Mueller answered to his Mas­ ter's voice in a quiet and peaceful man­ ner, having lived to the grand old age of 88 years, 7 months and 10 days. Mr. Mueller had been declining in health for some years, his age bearing down upon him until he began to grow weaker daily until the end came. He was horn at. Langenfeld. Kress, Adnon, Re«. Be*., Coblenz, Prussia, on June 10, 1821. Here he grew to man­ hood and at the age of 21, as is the cus­ tom in Prussia, he joiued the army, entering the Tweuty-uinth regiment, infantry, Coblens. He served his three years with great credit to hitnshlf, as well as to his country, and on Oct. 1, 1844, was honorably discharged. Three years after leaving the army he, with his parents aiid family, came to America, settling at Johnsburgh, III., where the family, thru hard and per­ sistent labors, succeeded in making a livelihood, altho experiencing the many difficulties and sufferings as were only too comuiou in those early days. Two years after his arrival at Johns­ burgh he was united in marriage to Miss Susanna Schmitt. Two years aft­ er his marriage he purchased the farm BOW owned by Nick F. Frennd, located near Johnsburgh. Here he continued to reside up to the time of moving to this village, some eleven years ago. The union was blessed with seventeen children, ten of which have already crossed to tbe home of happiness and bliss, while the balance, with the dear old mother, are left to share the loss of a devoted and kind husband and father. The living children are as follows: Wil­ liam, Peter H. and Mrs. Josephine May­ er of Stacy ville, Iowa; Mrs. Mary Cath­ erine Lenzen of Lake county; John W., who resides in Burton township; Mrs. Emma Mary Kennebeck and Miss Liz­ zie Mueller of this place. The deceased was a man of a quiet but sympathetic nature, was a true Ro­ man Catholic and a highly respected citizen In all dealings, no matter of what nature they may have been, his motto, which he ever fulfilled, was hnn- esty and justice. Being also of a sympa­ thetic nature, those in need applying to him for aid were never rejected, and in that way his friendship was general among those who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. The funeral services and last sad rites were performed at St. Mary's Catholic church in this village at 9:80 last Friday morning, the mourners and friends fill­ ing the Bfjacioua edifice to its utmost capacity, which clearly demonstrated his wide acquaintanceship and the es­ teem in which he had been held. Tbe sermon as preached by the pastor could not have been a more appropriate or fitting one. The remains were laid to rest in St. Mary's cemetery. CARD OP THANKS. We, tbe undersigned, wish In this way to thank the many kind friends and neighbors who so kindly tendered their assistance during our recent sad bereavement. M RS. MUELLER AND CHILDREN. Chicken I'le Dinner. A chicken pie dinner will be served in Stoffel's basement dining room by the ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday noon, Feb IS, to which a oordial invitation is extended to every­ one. The cause is a worthy one and all who can should make arrangements in good season to tftke dinner with the la­ dies on that day. Failure to satisfy the inner man is unknown to these good workers and it goes without saying that those who patronize the society will not go away hungry. This will also be a good opportunity for the school children to procure a nice warm meal and they, too, should take advantage of the chick­ en pie dinner. Dinner will be served from 11:80 o'clock a. m until all have been served.' The UBUSI price, ]MJ cents per plate, will prevail. Lo«»l CRMK In Co'nrt. ' Among the orders entered dujring the reoent term of circuit court in session at Woodstock ate the following which are of interest to our readers: Lawlus vs. Hatipris. Answer of Jas. B. Perry, garnishee, filed. McDonald et al vs. Herbes. Personal service and default Judgment against Ben Herbes in favor of p'aintiff for $298 01 and costs. Scire facias to issne against F. J. Herbes returnable May term. People vs. Newell F. Colby. Defend­ ant failing to appear for trial when case is called, it is ordered that Ms bond be and it hereby is forfeited. NUMBER NOMINATIONS ARE MADE Forwarded to Papal Govern- pient For Selection of New Blihof. At a meeting in Chicago last week at the home of Archbishop Quigley, at­ tended by Bisbop John Lancaster Spal­ ding of Peoria, Bishop James Ryan of Alton and Bishop Jenssen of Belleville, in addition to the archbishop himself, three prelates were nominated for the office of the new bisbop of the new Rockford diocese. While no formal statement was ob tainable, it was reported in authorita tive circles that the church dignitaries decided upon tbe same names as were chosen several days ago when the irre­ movable rectors of the new diocese and members of Archbishop Quigley's coun­ cil selected Bishop Peter J. Muldoon, auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Chicago and vicar' general; EUrv. Dr. Edmund M. Dunne, chancellor of the archdiocese, and Rev. Edward A. Kelly, pastor of St Anne's church and chair­ man of tbe diocesan board, as candi­ dates. the names Will now be forwarded to Rome and an appointment is expectei within six months. In the first selec­ tion Bishep Mnldoon was made "most worthy," Dr. Dunne "more worthy" and Father Kelly "worthy." The nom­ inations will be forwarded thru Mgr. Diomede Falconia, papal delegate at Washington. The Vatican is not bound by practice to select the first nominee on the list, altho Bishop Muldoon's high standing in the chnrch makes him a likely choice. It was recalled at the meeting that when Archbishop Qnigley was chosen to succeed the late Archbishop Feehan he was the last on the list of three nom­ inees selected by tbe irremovable rec­ tors iu the archdiocese and tbe arch­ bishop's council. Bishop Spalding was first, Bishop Muldoon second and Arcji- bishop Qnigley' third. The bishops in the archdiocese selected as their candi­ dates at that time Bishop Spalding, Bishop George Montgomery, coadjutor bishop of San Francisco, and Rev. D. J. Riordan, now a member of Arch­ bishop Quigley's council. All three of the candidates for the Dew Rockr >rd bishopric are noted for their distinguished services to the church and their administrative ability. The members of tbe conncil which se­ lected them include Rev. Hugh O'Gara McShane, Rev. Francis X. Lange, Rev. William Netstraetter, Rev. Michael J. Fitzsimmons and Rev. D. J. Riordan. Acting with them were Rev. Thomas J Finn and Rev. C. Kalvelage of Free port and Rev. J. McCann of Elgin, the irremovable rectors in the new diocese. LOCAL NEWS OF M'HEMRT AS SEEN BY THE PUMNOEALEft REPORTERS. ItesM of latere** Picked Up Afcmrt Owr kltfle Bur* That CMCtnfsa or Tour Friend*. Butter was quoted Arm at 83 eents on tbe Elgin board of trade Monday. Now get ready to pay the tax collect­ or. < r Now, let's all help boost the ry Business Men's association. Tickets for the Colonial fcrouhsdcuis m»y be obtained &t tbe Wist McHenry state bank. \ . * l's-V x v.T"\ v.' id < Valentines, both fancy and dorakml, at J. P. Smith's. Taxes! T*xe»! Taxea! Having received my books I am now ready to collect taxes for the town of McHenry and will be at the following places during tbe week: Mondays, J. C. Debrecht's store, Johnsburgh; Tues­ days at Bradley & Koes' store, R.ng- wood; Thursdays at M. J. Walsh's, store, West McHenry; Saturdays at the store of Gilbert Bros., McHenry. 82 tf JOHN NIESEN, Collector. Read The Plaindealt-r. Mr*. Chamberlin Surprised. Just previous to her New Orleans trip Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin was given complete surprise by members of the local camp of Royal Neighbors at her home last Friday evening. The sur­ prise was s complete one, the victim never entertaining the slightest idea of what was to happen until the crowd was at her very door. Altho totally unprepared for company, the estimable hostess was not long in making ready for the entertainment of her unexpect ed guests. Tables were soon arranged and progressive cinch was indulged in After a few social hours had been spent, refreshments, which had been prepared and carried to the victim's home by the surprise rs, were served, which closed an evening of pleasure. Wishing the able hostess a pleasant trip, the com­ pany left for their respective homes, feeling that they bad been excellently entertained. SkoaM Bay Ktimpi, . Postmaster Waite desires to call at­ tention to the practice of some patrons of rural delivery of placing loose coins in their boxes each time they wish to dispatch letters instead of supplying themselves with postage iu advance of their needs. This practice imposes un­ due hardship on the rural carriers in removing loose coins from boxes and delays them on the service of their routes. The postmaster, therefore, ur­ gently requests that patrons of rural delivery provide and keep on hand a supply of stamps consistent with and in advance of their needs. It is also very desirable that rural patrons place in their mail boxes small detachable cups of wood or tin in which to place coins, when necessary, in purchasing supplies of stamp* , , _ '«*et* uitDnn. On January 15 last, before Judge C. H. Donnelly of Woodstock, Jacob Worts, who resides east of town, was granted a divorce from his wife, Mary Worts, for­ merly Mrs. Mary Wendt, adultery being the charge Mr. Worts made against bis wife. The couple were married some two years ago, and according to Mr. Worts' own story bis wife was at all times just a trifle inclined to squander his money, in which he further states she was quite unsuccessful. Sherman Hill School Ha port. The following pupils have been, nei­ ther absent nor tardy during the month ending Jan. 17: Loren Martin, Clar­ ence Dates, James Pat^e, Glenq tiimjt nrtn. •>*"*:' ; son. Cases tardiness MYRTLE L. WATTLES* . . . . i Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yogt of Digh- ton are the happy pareiittt of a l*by boy; born Monday last. The heavy snow storm of Saturday WJ night and Sunday jits a ̂roê -/>%v sleighing a possibility. ̂ An elegant line of fancy ai well aa* comical valentines may be found at tbn- : ? jewelry store of J. P. Smith. ^ Tis said that the coming spring will. witness an unusually large amount moving among farmers abonl this ? tion. - '... . , . ,,, ,.f . a:;'- Wednesday morning was probably the- coldest morning this winter, the ther- $$ mometer registering ten degrees below? - zero. \.. By spring Fred- Schnorr sxpect* to ? have an elegant new cottage standing on his lot at Orchard Beach on Fos A river. ^ A few young people from here attend­ ed a masquerade dance at Nnnda last ,• Thursday evening. A fine time is re- ported by those who went. The new home of Fred Deutscbmann vj on the east side of the river is fast near- ing completion and it is exported wf«» rl- •• soon be ready for occupancy. ^ A bouncing baby boy is the canse of j that broad smile that Will Lehman is wearing these days, the young gentle­ man arriving Monday morning. Local marksmen hare received invlta- • \ tions to attend a big target shoot to be ^ held by the Elgin gun club on thaj, club range on Sunday, February 1®. > Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Boiey were given a charivari last Saturday evening upon . their relurn from their honeymoon. , 'Tis said that G.C. responded in* ' 'I ItL. _ t '•S'vV^ IIUOIM UWUIIVI. The many friends of Miss Liliie Me- I^^ Gee will be pleased to learn that she is ;f now rapidly recovering from ber illness, V -• ̂ which has confined her to her bed for { . the past eight weeks. ' ^ Our citizens are still hoping against t i hope that our streets will be properly • lighted at a near future date. Isn't >? >4 there any way to overcome our present indifferent lighting system 1 It'ssimply i awfnl! J Dame Rumor tells us that we will have the pleasure of announcing several important marriages this spring and summer. Lest those may forget we beg to remind them that we print wedding stationery and invitations. Did it ever occur to you that yon «•*- buy envelopes with your return address printed on them juufc as cheap as you can buy the blank envelopes at the stores? We print 500 good grade envel­ opes with yonr return card for $1.60. Responding to invitations issued them a number o? young people gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Kenne­ beck last Sunday evening where they were entertained in a most delightful manner by Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Boley. Newton Owen, son of Mr. and Mra. Geo. Owen, of Elgin is now manager of the Kentucky Coal Co. of that city, Newton is a wide awake, enterprising1 young man, and is handling the affair* of the company in a moat creditably x manner . The local ioe houses are nearly all filled. The work of filling the houeee this year was, in nearly every instance^ accomplished in record breaking time. BordenH contemplate shipping ice to plants where the frozen water ia unob­ tainable. The engagement of Mte Qtrclyn Hunt, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gerv C. Hunt, of Chicago* who have epent the past several summers here, to Mr. George Spies, a t'hicagoan, was an­ nounced iu last Sunday's Chicago ord-Heraid. •01* " All those knowing themselves to bl indebted to Oliver Moore will please call and settle «ith F. L. McOmber and save themselves trouble and additional expense. Unless prompt settlement is made accounts must and will b# in a legul way. & 82-St R. B, Walsh, who ie travelin* for A. B Leach & Go. of Chicago, dealers m stocks and bonds, is serving his company ; in a most satisfactory manner. During the recent period of money stringency his sales have been bi«b$y to bis employers, a The recently organise* For Lake, f*#4: department will hold thehr first anneal masquerade ball at tiuehrcke s hall on : Saturday evening, February 15. The management of the dance looks for an enormous crowd, as Ave hundred Don't forget the early closing and do tions have been extended to your shopping during the daytimtk people A V4V >- A ; IT <i-7l Hi* "*