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OF A PERSONAL NATURE THAT YOU KNOW ERE THEY GO. ANQ 'ttllrt of Personal News (inlherrd Up by the Waynid« by Th«* I'laiudealer Repre- MBUtifea A. C. Matthews wm a Chicago visitor Friday. \ Emil Lasoh was oat from Chicago Sunday. John Walsh was a windycity visitor last Friday." 7 • > ' -- Dr. A. C. SpnrUng• witiawieeot vis­ itor in Voki. i; -" , Geo J. Scbreioet Elginvifi^ : itor Tuesday. • .v ' Misc. Alice Waitp apeut Sondaywith ' Elgin relative^ J. P. Smith was a btfs'fneefl visitor in Chicago Friday. W. D. Went worth wa* a recent Crys­ tal Lake visitor. Clarence Draper was a Chicago visit­ or last Saturday. ' , Martin Stoffel of Elgin spent Sunday at hie home here. Frank E. Block wu av<reosnt gnest of Dnndee relatives. A. M. Whitten ofOhi<;ago spent Sun- day in MeHenry. Simon Stoffel was a business visitor in Chicago Friday. Mrs. Henry Kennebeck was a Chicago visitor last Saturday. J. J. Vycital transacted business in the windy city Friday. Charles Stoffel and Nick Jnsten were Elgin visitors Tuesda.V. Ed. Martin of Wooddfttick wish Mo- Henry visitor Monday. James Burger rf Woodstock was a caller in town Sunday. « H. E. Price was a business visitor' in Chicago Saturday last. W. Moore of Volo was a business vis itor here one day last week. Mrs. B. Bifss and daughter, Maggie, spent Friday last in Chicago. H. L. Chevillon of Richmond was a caller here one day last week. William Burke of Chicago passed Sunday-with his children here. John R. Knox and John Gibbs were Chicago Visitors last Saturday. Peter Wolff of Chicago passed Sun­ day at the hoiW of Nick Weber. Mrs. E. M. Owen is visiting with Elgin frien^r® few days this week. / Richard Wray of Richmond was a caller in town last Sanday evening. Alford Ponse of Chicago spent San­ day at tbe home of his parents here. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest passed the Sabbath with home folk*. F. C. Going and daughter. El Ida, of Chicago visited friends here Sunday. Misses Hettie and Flossie Randall were Crystal Lake visitors Saturday. Miss Dora Stoffel of Chicago spent Sunday at the home of ^er parents here. Phil Quigley of Woodstock spent, Sun day with MeHenry relatives and friends Roy Colby of Woodstock visited at the home of Dr. A C Spnrling Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kainholz of Cary spent Sunday with Mcllenry rela­ tives. Ed. Carey and family of Spring Grove were recent guests of Mrs. Mary Carey here. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Passfield of Volo were MeHenry callers one day last week. Edwin Evansoa of Chicago was a guest at the home of W C. Evanson Sunday. H. Zimmermann passed Saturday, Sunday and Monday with his family in Chicago. .... .. ^ _ Misses Barbara and Christina Weber spent a few days last week with Chicago relatives. Miss Elfrieda Beruer of Chicago waB a Sunday guest at the home of b«r {par­ ents here. Martin A, Howell of Chicago spent Sunday at the home of his mother at the Villas. Edward ' Walsh . of Chicago spent Thursday last with MeHenry relatives and friends. Miss Emma Tbelen of Elgin spent Sunday as a guest of MeHenry relatives and friends. Mrs. A. S. Parks of Woodstock vis­ ited her mother, MrofJ. Spaultling, here Sunday. John Evanson of Le Roy. Ill, was a guest at the home of his ton, W. C., here Sunday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago Sun­ day ed with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J, Walsh, here. Charles Kuhnert of Chicago spent Sunday at the hohie of his sister, Mrs. Josephine Heimer. Jos. J. Frett was ont from Chicago Snnday looking over his property here and at German Village. ; . Mrs. J. P. Smith spent part of last Wix-.k at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. Kimball, at Palatine. Andrew Henderson of North Crystal Lake passed Snnday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Covalt. Dr. James Cravens of Spirit Lake, la., was the guest of R. Sherburne and family the last of the week. ^ Mrs. May me Lamp here Tfcd son, George, were guests of Woodstock rela­ tives from Friday nntil Tuesday. Little James Overton was a recent guest of his grandparents, Mr. abd Mrs. Will Overton, at Solon Mills. A. J. Kamholtz left last Saturday for N» braska City, Neb., where he will be employed on a large stock farm conduct­ ed bv D. G. Nellis, a former MoHenryl . ^ | f. r?'.•**> AN EXCELLENT SHOWIN& _ _ ^ la Made by Snpurvlmr Juibim <5. UhI«I Whoa* Term Soon Kiplrtt, It is with a sincere feeling of gratifi isation that we this week snbmit to oar read ere the excellent financial statement for the town of MeHenry during the ad­ ministration of James C. Ladd of Ring- wood as supervisor. The indebtedness of the town of Me­ Henry in 19(15 when Mr. Ladd took up the responsibilities of the office of super­ visor was as follows: v ,Two ruunty poor farm hills t-. Nine bridge ootids :utd Intersst;. | HiM sm.tw Total Indebtedness ,. ... #53#S.8i> ' At tile time of taking office, he re- •tefelve'd firoui his predecessor, Simon Stoffel, The indebtedness of the town of Me­ Henry on March HO, 1900* Is as follows: One county pcH»r farm hill.. ... Out; hridgeltoud and lute rest.. S&V90 Total indebtedness... , ...|7i3,0ii There is on hand ready to turn over to Mr. Ladd's. successor In office, Ste­ phen H. Freund, $2317.87. The showing made by Mr Ladd dar­ ing his reigti in office is indeed a most excellent one and the retiring officer may step aside with a feeling of pride very #&.'• •• •. ^periffnc"-^ hy »,•»•* office holder. The people o? *n also haye every reason to * • d over the efficient service t j ve been rendered by Supervisor Ladd. JJEhe Plaipdealer sincerely hopes that Mr. Ladd will again have the honor of serv ing the people in this capacity sometime in the future. New goods at Mrs. E. W. How's iwxt Satnrday. Don't forget tbe place, over Block & Bethke's store. A HEALY ICE MACHINE I* I natal led Into the McHNirjr Kr*U'»rji- Hottled Heer on MMrkrt. EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND MRS. FLORA COLBY CRAVENS Slulfir'afilti*. K. H. KhrrbntM Spirit l.akv, low*. A MlMK<lliiii«nii« Assortment of News IteinN In Coudeimed Form for Conven­ ience of Ituity People. Mrs. Flora Colby Cravens, sister of Mrs. K H. Sherburne, of this place, passed away at Spirit Lake, la., on March 83. The deceased was born at Francis G. Blair, state superintendent | Vt, and was, for over forty of public instruction, has been secured j ywirS< « member of the Episcopal to deliver the commencement'ad.lress in I ch"rch Tbe blowing clipping relat- Harvard next .Time. 1 ing to her death aud life is taken from Atty. V. S. Luwley addressed a meet-! U,e Spirit Lake (Iowa, Reacon. ing of farmers at Woodstock receiitly, Gl^A VENa In Spirit I^ke, March 23, in which he op^sed the tui^rcniin test FlnrR °u,bjr' Cravens, aged 71 cern s new whichVas delivered One of tbe very latest add)turns to the MeHenry brewery is tbe installation of a Healy ice machine. The machine has been placed iu tli« brewery to be used in case of emergency only, and should MeHenry ever exper­ ience an ice famine this establishment would not suffer in the least, as the ma­ chine just in*tailed will take the place of ice to a nicety. . The machine has already been put. thru a thoro test and has proven itself in every way capable for its intended use. ^ The ice machine, however, ie not the only new addition to the estaMls'hment, the newest wrinkle being the placing njK>n the market of Etlel Bran, the con- bottled beer, the first of to the brewery's patrons last Satnrday. Edel Bran is put up in fancy style, and those who have sampled it declare, its flavor to be of rich taste. £ Worts & Bolsy, the proprietors of this plant, have expeuded thousands of dollars for improvements during the past few years and they informed the writer that there is still plenty of room for still greater improvements, which they hope to see realized Within the next few years. Is your gasoline stove in bad order? If so, briug it to Vycital and he will fix it. Among the Movers. AI Krause and family hijve moved from the Andrew Miller cottage to the Perkins cottage on North Gr«Ten street Ben Herbes and family are now oc­ cupying the Andrew Miller cottage, having vacated the Bonslett residence. Dr. R. G. Cha'aberlin and family are now occupying the Thos. Powers house, recently vacated by R. N. Patchen and family. Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Ross of North Crystal LaUe are now residing in the Noah H. Pike house at Orchard Beach, having moved into same Weduesday. Mr. and MrB. Geo. Frennd have moved from the former's father's home on Waukegan street to the Waite cot­ tage formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ott. The house vacated by Mr. ,and Mrs. Frennd will be occupied l y Mr. and Mrs. Gleun Barker. Old Vlrglnin Hefore the War, '• The "Hidden Hand,"a new dramati­ sation of Mrs. South worth's story of old Virginia before the war, will be pre­ sented at the Central opera honse, Sun­ day evening, April 4, under the direction of fi'rrd O Conrad, with special *<jenery anu &u iodu' r.xUi • v*y i he play is in frtor acts and t ncludee Capitola, Black Donah M,i pjc. tnresque white characi ..s a. veil as the laugh-provoking darkies of tbe old dominion before the war. There is music, humor, romance, mystery and mountain scenery The dramatization is by Eugene Moore, the well known star actor, and conies with the reputa­ tion of being a splendid melodrama withont any of the offensive stuff that has been characteristic of the twentieth century thriller. Critically perfectior critical buyer*-- onr buggies. Wm. Stoffel. Notice to H iiu lera. Owning to the fact that I have on mj premises a number of tame decoy ducks, I hereby give notice that after this date no hunting or trespassing will )>e al lowed upon said premises without per­ mission from me. The law will poai tively be strictly applied on all 'persons not heeding this warning. Mabtin I. WAQNKO. 0al«d April i, 1900. and dealt heavy blows atgaiust fallacy. A man employed by Carl Anderson at. Solon Mills narrowly escaped death by Wing gored by a bnll. Only »he tiimely aid of Mr. Anderson saved him As it was, one limb Was broken in two places. Bert Wesley Rj r>y, the y-ctnng man from Seattle, Wash., who was arrest ed at Solon Mills lust, week for forging checks on a money loaner at Spokane, Wash., has been taken to S|iokaii^ by the deputy Hhei iff of that city. Harvard is hoping to secure the loea tion of a lsrgn glov** factory. A large concern in Chicago must make a change not later than Msy. in order to fill fall order*, and Mayor Vickers ol Harvard has I teen working hard to seenre it, , with the reBnlt fhat the company is now ' willing to consider an offer. They will employ about seventy people. Since the kidnaping of Willie Whitla in Sharon, Pathe Ixmrd of education of Philadelphia has sent a warning to every teacher in the school* of that city not to allow any pupil to lie taken from s«4ioo) hy anyone unknown to the prin­ cipal or teacher nntil it is ascertained over the tHeprione from the limne that the request for dismissal is a proper one. The horse and buggy stolen from T. F. Williams at Richmond on Feb 23 by William Fitzgerald wan recovered in Kenosha. Wis . in a livery stable. Fit*- gerald had Hold the horse to the pro­ prietor for $40 and left the buggy and harness to be called for later. The horse was sold the saute day it was stolen. Fitzgerald has eluded capture so far. According to an Elgin paper, former Superintendent C. W. Hart, of the St. Charles Boys' Home, will soon be reap­ pointed to his old position. Mr. Hart was dismissed a few months ago, follow­ ing an airing of charges of lack of dis cipline, and other things. Former As sistant Superintendent Frederick Ward, who had left several months' prior, was appointed as acting superintendent, and is still iu charge. At a meeting of the Farmers' associa­ tion at Ronnd Lake Mondav of last week an ultimatum was declared to the milk trust that it uinst pav an increase of 15 cents per hundred after April], and but five days were given to answer. Committees were also appointed, in an­ ticipation of a refusal to grant this in­ crease, to arrange for starting new creameries and aim) new bottling plants to be run on a co operative basis. Farm* rs in the vicinity of St. Charles have been driven to desperate means in preserving their property from careless ahootingand their fields from the tramp­ ing hordes of hunters who make excur­ sions in and around St. Charles with dog and gun. Snnday two hunters walking along the highway near the Van Dervolgan farm, west of St. Charles, were fired upon from ambush, accord^ ing to statements made to the up river constabulary in the eveuitig. Fortun­ ately no'harm was done* Crystal Lake Herald: Tht> two Dun- dees East and West will make an at­ tempt to join each other this spring, the proposition being for East Dundee to lie annexed to West Dundee and call the village Dundee. Then Catp^ntersville is to join, and the nonsensical contusion which has heretofore been caused by there Iteing three villages where there should be but one will be foiever ended. The Herald wishes them better luck than was experienced in the three Crys­ tal Lake annexation elections, liecanse it will be a good thing for them to get together. The fight between the milk producers and dealers at Richmond was of short luration. On contract day the farmers refused to sign up their milk with the Bordefc and other companies in the vicin ity. bntit now seems as if the farmers bad surrendered and peace would reign for a time. Several reasons can l»e as signed why the farmers lost ont this time, but they hope that by the next contract day their organization will be stronger abd that they can then have more to say in the matter. Several of the creameries in that vicinity have re­ opened with a large number of signers. The exciting diamond ring contest conducted by The Sentinel-Volksblatt of Woodstock closed Saturday, March 20. Over a million and a half votes were Cast and 918 new subacribefs for Tbe Sentinel were secured. Miss Josie Begley secured the highest city vote, while Miss Edith Tnttle of Ringwood won high vote ainoug country cou- testants. Miss Josie Begley, in addition to a first diamond prize, was entitled to The Sentinel silk flag, which was to be presented to the town or society she designated. It has been presented to the Oliver factory, of which Miss Beg­ ley is an employe, where it will have an honored place in the saperintesdent's ' ; ' X ' . - / years. He who "giveth His beloved sleep" released this gentle spirit from gnevons mortal ills, and so ended a life beanti- fnl in jits usefulness and in its gracious relationship For years Mrs. Cravens has been almost a constant sufferer. Many thus afflicted would have been so morbid and so miserable iu mind as to live only in gloom, but thru it all in the love of- family and friends, in the bright­ er things of life and in the l>eauty and blessedness of contentment and thank­ fulness she fonnd so much to enjoy that she never seemed to feel others were more favored. Even when death was very near and ebbiug (towers were all but gone .the wan smile would return, the geutle words would come in whis- went to heaven with the name on her lips of him whose image had been graven on her heart for more than forty years. So to lire is grace and peace and helpfulness; so lo die is victory over the grave. The subject of this sketch was a na­ tive of Vermont. January 18, 1859, she was nniteJ in marriage with Dr. J. F. Cravens at MeHenry, 111 , and soon thereafter a home was made at Stand­ ing Rock Agency, in Dakota, where Dr. Cravens was for years agency physician. Subsequently, the family home was at Yankton and Indianapolis, until within the past fifteen years it has been on West Okoboji lake at Fort Dodge Point and in Spirit Lake, but meanwhile the Doctor and Mrs. Cravens have traveled widely here and abroad. The children of this anion are John W. Cravens, pres­ ident of the First National bank bt Spirit Lake, and Mrs Minnie Hoyt, wife of Col. R. W. Hoyt, Twenty-fifth In fantry, U. S. A , now stationed iu the Philippines. The beautiful relations existing between this husband and wife thrnont the fifty years of their married life is a matter of common knowledge and admiration among their friends. They were verily of those "who love on thru all ills aud love on till they die." *pieir home has been the enduring abode of intelligence, of comradeship, of mu­ tual devotion, and pleasant memories of visits to this honm and association with these friends will survive the vicissitudes of the fleeting years. Attended by husband and son this precious day was taken to Indianapolis f^r sepulture with the family dead of other years. VOTE FOR C.H. DONNELLY BAR*f£? OUT TO DEFEAT HON. C. :: H. DONNELLY. VAST IMPROVEMENTS Being Made by Jos. W. Praam) on Went Side I'ropertjr. m The business block of Joe. W. Frennd on the West Side is now in tbe hands of the carpenters and after their work Is completed the building will present a decided as well as a substantial im­ provement. Among the changes to be made is the addition of office rooms over the room occupied by G. W. Besley'qrdrng store. The rooms when completed will be oc­ cupied by Dr. R. G. Chamberlin; the popular West Side dentist. The doctor has already made plans to add greatly to his dental equipment and when lo­ cated iu his new quarters he expects to have one of the fiuest and best equipped dental parlors outside of the larger cities. All the very latest accessories will he installed, including electricity. Besides the above mentioned im­ provement the block will also be beanti- fied by the addition of a new plate glass front. The entrance leading to either the Frennd clothing and gents' furnish iug store or Besley's drag store will occnpy the center of the building will also the stairway to the npper floors. The improvetneht will not -only add to the appearance of tbe place but ^ill also give both the business places better light and more room. The R. O. Club. Miss Maynie Heimer entertained the Bachelor Girls last Thursday evening, March 25. The usual business meeting was held first, after which, as Miss Mayme had everything planned for a right good time, the fun began. Miss Maude Schrciner secured first prize for pi,nning the tail nearest the right spot on the donkey. Miss Lizzie Kennebeck was content with the booby. Tbe girls had great sport Irving to carry peannts on a silver knife. Miss Maude Schreiner succeeded in, carrying the most so got first prize, while Miss Clara Jnsten got booby. The rest of the evening was spent in merry chat and music. Re­ freshment were served and a fine time enjoyt d by all of the Bachelops, Notice to farmer*. Hanly Bros., having leased the can­ ning factory formerly owned by the Me­ Henry Canning company, will operate same this season, and are now ready to contract for corn and will pay ffi per ton for same. Voters Becoming Arointed to the Pact That the C*n«lIdle; of Whitney la Antagonistic to Tlial of Judge Donnelly. The voters of MeHenry county are becoming aroused to the fact that the candidacy of Charles Whitney is antag­ onistic to that of Judge Donnelly. They are also awakening to the further fact and the now undisputed truth, that the attempt of C. P. Barnes, the manager of Charles Whitney in this county, to show that a conspiracy exists on the part of a few politicians to depriv® the voters of their right to choose then own candidate, is a delusion and a snare. Upon consideration, the people are com­ ing to the conclusion that the present judges were elected by the people them­ selves; that these judges have performed their duty faithfully and well; that their qualifications and their experience on the bench are such that nothing can be gained by making a change in these important positions. Another trnth that has come to the surface and has impressed the mind of every close ob­ server is that C. P. Barnes and his co­ workers in politics have just one aim in view in this campaign, and that is the defeat of Judge Donnelly. In working out this aim, they are working against the interests of MeHenry county. This, however, does not concern Barnes, if he can gratify his own ambitions to defeat Judge Donnelly. Hitf ambitions are en­ tirely political. No wail or complaint is heard from Mr. Barnes that Judge Donnelly is not a good judge, that he is not fair, that he is not well qualified, or that his experience wonld not be a decided advantage to the pedpfo by keeping him in his present position. Were it not that Barnes' political grudges have run away with his better judgment, he, too, would be advocating Judge Donnelly's re election in the in­ terests of his home county, for he has in the pist expressed himself repeatedly that Judge Donnelly was absolutely fair and that no one could ask for better treatment than Jundge Donnelly has accorded to him. As a further proof that Barnes et al are working entirely for the defeat of Jndge Donnelly, we find that cards are being sent out by Barnes which read like this: "My choice for circuit judges, Charles Whit­ ney* Arthur H. Frost, Robert W. Wright." This leaves no room tor doubt as to his aim, for Gertataly, If he I* rapport- ing the candidates named on his cards, he is against Judge Donnelly. The at­ tempt to defeat Judge Donnelly carries with it the attempt to deprive MeHenry county of a resident judge. Do the people of MeHenry county want to make themselves parties to this kind of k "dealT" We do not believe that tbe people are to be dictated to by C. P. Barnes as to who shall preside over onr courts, If C. P. Barnes does not want Judge Donnelly for judge, what better reason can tbe people have than that, to elect Judge Donnelly V A further attempt to create prejudice in tbe minds of the voters is Mr. Barnes' endeavor to make light of the bar en­ dorsement received by the present cir­ cuit judges for a renomination. He tries to show that thts is an attempt on the part of the lawyers to dictate to the people as to whom they should elect for their judges, ignoring the fact that his own candidate, Mr. Whitney, before making any campaign whatever, sought and obtained as far sn he could the en­ dorsement of the lawyers of Lake coun­ ty, and both he and Mr. Barnes used it as one of the main arguments why be became a candidate, thereby himself shattering the present theory of Mr. Barnss, that the endorsement of the lawyers is an attempt to dictate to tbe people sad deprive thsca of thefr rtghta. Tbe truth of the whole matter is, that an honest endorsement of tbe lawyers is tbe beet possible evidence of a judge's ability, fairness and eminent fitness The lawyer comes in daily contact with the judge in his court room, sometimes he appears on one side of a case, then on the other; sometimes be is on tbe right side, then on the wrong side of a law suit, and all that he can reasonably ask and expect of a judge is, that he be fair and impartial to both sides, deciding the case on its merits under the law. For this reason, tbe la wyer, above ail other persons, is best qualified to judge of a judge's qualification and fitni From such an endorsement and such an estimate, tbe ordinary voter is enabled to form a fair idea of a judge's merits for re-election and retention. It is np on this same theory that, in the erection of a building, a man would consult a practical architect or builder and not a baker; in case of sickness he wonld con­ sult a physician and not a cobbler, and so on. It might be stated that in every case a man who is an expert, or is at least experienced in his particular busi­ ness, is the man who can give intelli­ gent advice on matters pertaining to his particular business. Six years ago Mr. Barnee made much of the alleged fact that a majority of the bar were against Judge Donnelly; he elaborated on the value of a bar endorsement and sent bis arguments broadcast over,the county. Tbe trouble with that bar endorsement, however, was that it lacked sincerity and honesty and for that reason It failed to get tbe oonfidenea of the voter. It was conceived in iniquity and was later foubd in the political graveyard, resting peacefully among many of the political infants of like character fathered by Mr. Barnes that have preceded it. Judging from the clouds of literature emanating from the fertile and volcanic brain of Mr. Barns, it might be expect­ ed almost any day that another "pro­ test" will belch forth from his office similar in character and defamation as that sent out against Attorney David R. Joslyn prior to the primary election last August, and sitnilar in character to that circulated agaipst C. H. Donnelly when he was first« candidate for county judge and opposed by C. P. Barnes. •We believe, however, that nothing that can be said or written by Mr. Barnes or his co-workers against Judge Domwlly will have the slightest effect. Jndge Donnelly's public and private life is an open book. His services as an ad­ ministrator of justice commenced nine­ teen years ago, when be became the oounty jndge of this county. His kind ness, liberality and keen sense of justice lightened the burden of many a widow apd preserved and protected from the heartless-world the small belongings of many orphans. Many are the times that he saved to a poor widow the ex­ pense of large amounts for attorney fees and kept her out of the trouble­ some and expensive paths of litigation. These same characteristics have fol­ lowed him in his career on the circuit bench. The Woodstock Republidan of March 26 thus sutas up the career of Judge Donnelly: "The record of Jndge Don­ nelly i« an open book before the people of Woodstock and MeHenry county, and it is doubtless true, that no other public officer in the county has a wider acqnaintonce or a more loyal constit­ uency. Judge Donnelly is today in the possession of a mature mentality and better fitted by his large and varied experience to serve the people skillfully and correctly than ever before In his career." It OBUflt be clear to tbe mind of every fair and unbiased citizen of MeHenry county that the campaign that ie being waged agaiust Judge Donnelly is against the interests of MeHenry county and against the interest of every citizen thereof; that the aim of Mr. Barnes is not his concern to be fair to Lake county or his concern to elect Mr. Whit­ ney, but his deep-seated desire is to gratify his own political grudges, by defeating Judge Charles H. Donnelly. He Is making no fight against Jndge Frost or Judge Wright. His only fight is on Donnelly. How can the voters of MeHenry county assist Judge Donnelly by also voting for Mr. Barnes* friend, Charles Whitney, of Waukegan? *1 We reiterate, and challenge contra- diction, that A VOTE FOR CHARLES WHITNEY IS A VOTE AGAINST CHARLES H. DONNELLY. Our ten cent goods are still the center of attraction. J. J. Vycital, hardware. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OUR WEEKLY' PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED tiP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK. lastor Dane* At Stofti'i Mall, April It. office. Peteecb s for drugs. *;f.- Following their annual custom tbe MeHenry oottncll, Knights of CoTumbus, have arranged for the holding of an Easter dance at Stoffel's hall on Mon day evening, April 13. The Knighte have tbe |evinable reputation of doing things up right, no matter what the undertaking may be, and, in making good tbe good name that they have thus acquired, they are sparing no pains or expense in making this dance a highly enjoyable one for all who attend. The music will be furnished by Sher­ man's orchestra of Woodstock. No further comments are necessary for this pari of the program as the popular musical organization is too well known to necessitate An Introduction to the dancers of this vicinity. The supper will be served iu the base­ ment dining ball by the ladies of the Altar and Rosary society of St. Pat­ rick's Catholic church at 85 cents per plate. The ladies of the society bear the distinction of being among tbe top- notcbers when it comes to serving and they promise to take good care of all who sit down to their tablee on this occasion. The floor will be under tbe super­ vision of tbe following named commit­ tee; MeHenry, John R. Knox; West MeHenry, Henry J. Schaffer; Emerald Park, Edward Sutton; Terra Cotta, Clyde Starritt; Woodstock, Jas. Green; Nunda,^ndrew Henderson, Jr.; Wan- conda, John Murphy. The grand march will take place at promptly 9:80 p. m , at which time the program for the evening will also be banded out. Horses and house baggage will be cared for free of charge, while the usual price of ft.00 will prevail for admission to the hall. The Knights of Columbus extend a general invitation to all and assure all those who accept tbe invitation an enjoyable time. The latest sensations in buggtee ft Wm. Stoffel 's. BoiUw to Week K*d Ctafe. " Tbe Week End club was entertained pleasantly by Miss Mabel Granger at her home last Friday evening. As usual progressive cinch was the chief diversion of the club, Miss Zue Galla- her securing the first prize and Mia Nellie Newman tbe consolation trophy. Refreshments followed the muttee*,. What People tre I)olng in Onr Kmy Little City--New# m Seen by The I'laludealer Representatives. Batter Market. "he bntteE market i* firm at 90 cents, the price paid during the week and da cided upon by the qnotation committee. Today is April first, all fools'day. Get your slabastine color curd at Vy­ cital'shard ware* Easter hats, the very lateet, at Hellen ^ Adams', Johnsbnrgh. The West Side meat msrket ie ing a new canvas awning. The Sherwin-Williams paint for all kinds of good painting at Petesch's. Phil Aylward has announced that be ie now ready to do all kinds erf teaming. * ; Before selecting your Easter hat ca 1 v at Mrs. E. W. Howe'e and get her prtoee. The mm 5vmid is again free from ic»« the last of the frozen water disappet r ing last Friday. The Besley lot on the West Side la be­ ing cleared from its debris. Doee tkil mean a new business block? One of the grandest displays of mill!- " nery ever exhibited may be found at Hellen Adams'store, Johnsbnrgh. iJ Marshall of If or- \ the parent* of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. ton Grove, III., haby girl, bom Satnrday, March: Set your supper at Gailaher'a thi* | (Thursday) evening. It'a the Ladles' >'V 4 Aid society of the serve it. M, E. church nb<v The highways of the village have been scraped and otherwiae improved $ upon during the week and now present ̂ a very neat appearance. A little girl arrived at the home ot *" Mr. and Mrs. Frank V. Cobb on Tm«4 J day morning of this week, which give# . Frank every reason to wear the smile. Ladies, don't forget the grand open* ' ing of the new Lotus millinery parlors ,|v located in the Mrs. Spanlding building, k West MeHenry, on Saturday, April 8. ;| The Bachelor Girls will give a |SiMir» card party in Weber's hall Sftturdty evening, April 17. Everybody amtt cordially invited. Admission, 25 cents. Don't forget that the Ladle*' Aid ao- oiety of tbe M. E. church serve a Leatea supper at the home of W. F. from five until seven (Thursday) evening. The town of Barton, which Includes the village of Spring Grove, will, at next Tuesday's election, decide whether ; or not that town shall become anti-sa­ loon territory. The annual township election takes place next Tuesday, April 6. The elec­ tion will, withont doubt, prove a very tame affair, the candidates for office having no opposition. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Martin, who reside east of town, were visited by the stork last Saturday, March 27, and ever sinoe the visit a baby boy is the center of attraction at their home. Clarence, of conrse, is delighted. The new Lotus millinery parlors, lo* cated in the Spaalding building in West MeHenry, is now opeu for business and the ladies of MeHenry and vicinity are invited to call and inspect one of the grandest lines of millinery displayvto be found iu MeHenry county. Dr. Ailing will preach in the Meth­ odist church in MeHenry at the usual, hour Sanday morning, April 4. After a brief sermon, baptism will be admin­ istered to adults and persons received , into full membership iu the chnrch, a'ter which tbe sacrament of the hofy communion will be administered. welcome. yf| ii The Ptalndeaier. It is the belief of local weather propdf- ets that the prevailing winds for tbe first six weeks of tbe Bpring season will blow from tbe direction in which the wind was blowing when the sun rroimrn the line and if they are correct this sec­ tion is in for some chilly breezes, for the wind blew cold from the north on the 21st, when, according to the ^i«*t«nnn» and the weather bureau, the spring of 1900 was formally ushered in. The "Hidden Hand," which, Uk»Um» Two Orphans, Monte Cbristo, Unci* Tom's Cabin and East Lynne, seen* to have an inexhaustible appeal to the English speaking public, will be at the Central opera house on Sunday evening, April 4. The production is Fred G. Conrad's and » Jue oucceeeiui manager of numerous commendable attractions be may be expected to maintain hie standards in the "Hidden Hand The Willing Workers society of the Universalis! chnrch will give a sapper at the Uni versa list church parlors on Friday evening, April 16, nrac ing at 5 p. m., and will contk^santi! all have been served, at %% cents per plate. Hot biscuits and maple syrup will be the attraction. Daring the afternoon and evening the ladies will have on exhibition and sale Idfrib of aprons, among which yon snrnly cm find the one you are « miscellaneous program » »' » during the evening, «»««wenw m "I