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r>M^Vii*****Haw*,,m^r^l^TriirTn<i™ifii,ir i^fAi i'ihim«.iMt>«iliin • -« '-•• * .. * - * ". ' s'* V 'i; '"VT, ' '• •: «• , •, $ ' ^ V:. "> #;"-L24. >A -:'-T- # . **r,.,\: ,<4 fK ' * ""^i? '.;••% * % «. ? *%*-•*. W & i Z ... * y * -' • * •* * i 3 i ^ * \ VOLUME XXXIV. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1909. NUMBER 50 OF A PERSONAL NATURE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW WHERE THEY GO. AND A Grist of Personal New* Gathered Up by tke WijrildB by The Platndealer Repre­ sentatives Mrs. W. P. Holts «H • Chicago vis­ itor last Friday. N. A. Huemantt wu a Richmond rifr itor last Sunday. C. Q. Berner attended to bnalnem In Chicago Tuesday. Arvil Yager spent last Saturday ID the metropolitan city. Mrs. Frank C. Going of pbictago vis­ ited friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Gould were Cfcf* cago visitors last Friday. Miss Florence Howe wae ft recent guest of Richmond friends." ' Mr and Mrs. Rollin Babcock spent last Friday in the windy city. Mrs, W. C. Evanson was a recent guest of friends in Wanconda. Phil Qnigley of Woodstock attended the dance here Saturday night. Alford Pon*e of Chicago spent Mon­ day at the home of his parents here. E. W. Howe and daughter, Florence, were Chicago visitors last S*fcnrd%y. Dr. N. J. Nye of Jobnsburgh hoarded the Chicago train Tuesday morning. James Perkins of Woodstock spent Snnday and Monday with his wife here. Edward Brahan of Elgin was the gnest of McHenry friends last Snnday. William Quinn of Elgin spent Mon­ day as the guest of Mctienry relatives. Glenn Thomas of Woodstock passed Snnday at the home of W. F. Gallaher. Miss Lucie Carey of Elgin visited at her home here last Saturday and Sun­ day. Mrs. R. O. Lamphere was the gnest of Wanconda relatives one d»y last ' week. Mrs. E. C. Fisher and son, Boyer, of Dnndee spent Snnday with McHenry friends. Irwin Watpon of Chicago ptypsed Snn­ day and Monday among McHenry friends. / Mr. and Mm. W. A. Sayler of Wood­ stock were, guests of friends here last Sunday. J. C. Debrecht of Johnsburgh wm among the Chioago passengers Tuesday morning. Mrs. L. Wrede wfts the. gnest of Chi­ cago relatives last week Friday Mid Saturday. George Yager attended to business in Chicago and Waukegan last Friday and Saturday. Joe Schuran of Genoa Junction took in the dance at Stoffel's hall last Satur­ day night. Chas. G, Bnsa of Chicago spent the first of the week *t the home of bis mother here. Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Besley and chil­ dren of Woodstock were guests of friends here Sunday. Arthur Bickler of Chicago passed Sunday and Monday at the home of His mother here. ^ Miss Marie Buel or Elgin visited the Misses Lticie and Ada Catey last Sun­ day and Monday. Fred J. Rose of Chioago spent Snnday and Monday at the home of. Mrs. J. M. Gregory here. Miss Edna Hunter of Elgin spent Sun­ day and Monday as the gnest of Miss Cassie Eldredge. Mrs. H. C. Hankermeyer was the gnest of Chicago relatives the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Lasch of Chioago passed Sunday and Monday at their Fox river summer home. James Fitzsimmona of Chicago vis­ ited among relatives and friends here Sqnday and Monday. Miss Dora Stoffel returned to Chicago Monday evening after a week's visit with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schau and children of Chicago occupied their Rosedaie cot­ tage Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Gould were among the Chicago passengers frorothis station Monday afternoon. Henry Schuenemann of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Josephine Heimerk Miss Augusta Buchert was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Duensing of Al­ gonquin a few days last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Johnson of North Crystal Lafee spent Sunday at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Simse. Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago visited at the home of his brother. Dr. D. G. Wells, here Sunday and Monday. ; Victor Meyers of Evanston spent Sun­ day and Monday at the home of his parents, Mr. aud Mrs. Geo. Meyers. Miss Elfreida Berner of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday at the home of her , parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Berner. Mrs. John I. Story of Chicago was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. McOmber, Saturday and Snnday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday as the gnest of his jparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh, here. Mrs. N. H. Pike and nieces, Helen and Rath Shelton, of Chenoe, are now occupying the Pike summer home at Pistakee Bay. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Chapell and chil­ dren of Chicago drove out in their anto and spent Saturday and Snnday with relatives here. Misses Hattie Lamphere and Mamie Granger of Elgin passed Sunday and Monday as the guests of McHenry rela- tiv*sa»dfri**da, ;f -- ' ^ A. M. Brown was a county seat visit­ or Tuesday. Mrs. Lou Scott is a guest at the home of R. Wait*. O. N. Owen was a visitor in ti» windy city Monday. Walter Geska.«t Woodataefc spent Sunday in McHettty. Henry Frett of Chicn^pa spent Sunday with McHenry friends. E. W. Howe boarded the Chicago train Tuesday morning, • Max Zimmermann was a bnslness vis itor in Chicago Tuesday. Jacob Justen and son, George, were Chicago visitors Tuesday. B. Mueser mfcda a business trip to the city by the lake Wednesday. F L McOinb«r was a business fWtnr in the windy <;ity Wednesday. C. C. McLain was a business visitor in the metropolitan city Tuesday. G. W. BeSley attended tn basin ess in the metropolitan city Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Starr Brink spent Deco ration day with Woodstock friends. Dr. C. H. Fegers, Sr., was a profes sional visitor in the windy city Wednes­ day. Mrs. Jacob Hetzel of Chicago visited among McHenry friends the first of the week. Miss Rose Miller to the gnest of Chi­ cago relatives and friends for a few weeks. Pant Meyers of Batavia visited at the home of his parents here Snnday and Monday. Warren L. Howell boarded the Chi cago train at this station Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. E Basiett and son, Lyle, spent Monday with relative^- in Woodstock. Martin Stoffel of Elgin visited at the home of bis parents here last Snnday and Monday. Miss E. Turner was among the Chica­ go passengers from this station Wed nesday morning. A. H. Frazer of Chicago was the guest of his sister, Mrs. O. C. UcLaio, Sun­ day and Monday. Lester Griffing and Walter Burger of Woodstock were callers in town last Saturday evening. Mrs. John Barron of Glen Ellyn was the guest of relatives and friend^ here the first of the week. Fred Blook is attending a German Luthern convention that is oonvening in Chicago this week. Harry Ames of Chioago- was it guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gal- laher Sunday and Monday. Miss Carrie Price has returned from a short visit among relatives at Genoa Junction and Bloomfield, Wis. Henry Bending and son, Henry, spent a few days at their Emerald Park sum mer home the first of the week. Messrs. Harms, Neff and Bender of Chicago were guests at the home of L. P. Bending Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. E. Frisby and fam­ ily of Chicago spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday with their parents here. Mrs. Anton Zens and daughter, Lucie, of Waukegan visited among relatives and friends here Sunday and Monday. Miss Pauline Smith of Chicago was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C, W. Stenger last Saturday and Snnday Earl Mead of Oak Park visited at the home of his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. H. C. Mead, Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cov^it passed Sunday and Monday as the guests of North Crystal Lake relatives and friends. Miss Alice Waite and J. E. Waite were gnests of the Swastika clnb at the Bide a-Wee cottage, Orchard Beach, Sinday. Isaac Went worth and daughter, Mrs. C. E. Lamphere, visited relatives and friends in Elgin and Belvidere the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Colby of Woodstock visited at the home of the letter's par­ ents, Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Spurling, last Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Fred Duensing and two dangh ters of Algonquin passed several days the first of the week among McHenry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Anderson of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday at the home of the letter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Geo. Meyers. Mrs. Harry Bacon and two eons came ont from Chicago last Saturday evening for a two weeks' visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Frisby. Peter Wolff and daughter, Frances, of Chicago spent Sunday and Monday at the home of Nicholas Weber, who resides a short distance eaet of the river. C. H. John spent Snnday in Chicago. He was accompanied home by his wife, who had been the gnest of relatives in the windy city during the past three weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Bickler and two sons of Chicago spent a few dt£ya the latter part of last week and the forepart of this week at the home of Mrs. Theo. Bickler. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Blook and daugh ter, Hazel, spent the latter part of last week and the fore part of this week as the guests of Algonquin and Woodstock relatives. The Swastika dub of Chioago were week end sojourners at the Bide-a-Wee cottage, Orchard Beagh. The following were the lucky young ladies: Frances Smith, Elva White, Lucretia Schroeder, Emma Iverson, Henrietta Bohue, Al wrtifc Lillie and Elisabeth 10* EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIE8. AND A NtMcllUMiai Ainnrtarat *f News Item* la Condensed Form For CMtven- !•««« of But People. The Wisconsin assembly has passed a bill making it unlawful to swear in public. Liberty ville reports one case of small­ pox, the twelve year old daughter of Fred Jocheim. Every precaution has been taken to prevent a spread of the disease. Employes of Hunt, Helm, Ferris'& Co. factory, at Harvard, are to be given a half holiday every Sattiwlay afternoon during the rest of the spring and sum­ mer months. The bill ot A~> K. Stearns aimed at fiv by-night newspapers was passed. The J|i,li provides that legal notices shall not be published in papers which have not been published continuously for six months. Several doizen cases of scarlet fever are said to exist among the farmers near the village of BArtlett, aud in order to escape being quarautiued they have failed to call in medical assistance. It. is said there have been two deaths among children. The Marengo schools have closed for the summer vacation, the daily attend ance decreasing so that it was useless to try to maintain the school. There will be no commencement exercises, what­ ever, the diplomas and promotions be­ ing given to those who were eligible. Tony Konschitki, a Northwestern railroad sectiou laborer at Genoa Junc­ tion, was fatally burned, his fourteen months1 old baby was burned to death and four members of the family were seriously injured in a fire at the Walter Tamblyn farm near that city late Mon­ day night We heard on the street the other day of a man who claimed he was too poor to take his home paper, but all the same he read a notice in one of our countr y papers, telling how to prevent a horse from slobbering, and sent f 1 SO for the receipt. When it came it said: "Teach your horse how to spit." Wilmot Agitator: The farmers' un­ ion which was bested in its efforts last spring to dictate the price of milk which the bottling companies should pay are maintaining their organization aud pro­ fess themselves confident of future ef­ fectiveness to cope with the problem on which they fell down this spring. They are holding secret meetings, each mem­ ber is furnished with a button to Bhow that he belongs to the organization, and all profess to be confident of future suc­ cess. It is quite likely that Dr. F. L. Gour- ley will be engaged as county physician to the poor of Lake county. The first six mouths' contract will end July 1, and according to a prominent member of the board of supervisors, the county has saved money by employing a county physician rather than pay the expenses of the negdy who had been sent to the hospitals and treated by all doctors in the past. Dr. Gourley was engaged for six months for $2,000. He was to pay all expenses out of this amount--hos­ pital bills, eto. John R. Thompson, treasurer of Cook county, is having a sunken garden built at his county piaoe at Liberty ville that is rather novel for the vicinity. It will be about 150 by 250 feet in size and l?ill cost several thousand dollars. The gar­ den proper will be ten feet below the surface and terraced on all four sides. At the top of these terraces, all around the garden, trees aud shrubs will be planted which will screen the garden from view. There will be one entrance. In the center of the sunken garden will be a lily pond bordered by a walk aud outside will be sections for flower beds, urns and other ornamentation. A per­ gola will also be built. The work is ex­ clusive and will not be completed this season. Farmers who have a piece of ground where willows can be grown to an ad vantage will be interested in knowing that the forest service is preparing to distribute 100,000 basket willow cut­ tings from its experimental farm at Ar­ lington, Va. The government, has been condncting experiments with several grades of willow to determine the best stock and its value under different soil and climatic conditions with the idea of promoting the industry. Most of the willow used in this country in the man­ ufacture of baskets is imported from Europe at high prices, but it has been proven that the best grades can be prof­ itably raised in this country. In a num­ ber of sections willow has been grown with success and profit. In circuit court at Woodstock last Thursday the case of Philip W. Mother- sill vs. Wilbur Glen Voliva was decided, the jury returning the following ver­ dict: "We, the jury, find the defendant guilty and assess the plaintiff damages at the sum of $'30,000." The case was brought from Lane county on a change of venae and was heard by Judge Wright. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney J. K Orvis of Waukegan and State's Attorney David R. Joslyn. the defendant by Attorney George W Fields of Waukegan. The case grew ou t of some libelous articles in circular form written by Voliva, thru which Mothersill claims his reputation has been injured and tie has lost friends and jfcia bosins-- has been rni--d. . ft* • QUARTER OF A CENTURY. u Clipped from The Pl»lndra1i>r of Jan* 4, 1884. E. Lawlns has been repairing his store building, both inside and.out, residing, building new stairs, and otherwise im­ proving its appearance. We are again called upon this week to chronicle the death of another old citizen, Wm. McCollum, who died at his residence in this village on Sunday morning about, 2 o'clock. He has been failing for some time and his death was not unexpected^ READY FOR THE SUMMER SUMMER RESORT PROPRIETORS MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Proipecta Potat to a Very Good Sea­ son for* RedortH Aboat Thia Vlainity-- Everybody Knthustastlc. The summer resort proprietors at Mc­ Henry, along Fox river and at Pistakee Bay announce that they are now ready for the opening of the regular summer season. THE RIVERSIDE HOUSE. This popular resort, under the careful high. The hostelry is modern in every respect and, while not located on the river banks, quite a number of resorters are found here annually. Electric fights, perfect ventilation thruout the entire building, baths and an exception­ ally fine table are a few of the things that go to uiake it an ideal stopping place. There are probably few, if any, such houses to be found in any town the size of McHenry. Theo. Schiessle, the proprietor, has had years of experience in the hotel business and there isn't any­ thing in the business that he is not perfectly familiar with. The ever courteous treatment that is always ac- THE JOS. J. FRETT SUMMER HOME AT COTTAGE GROVE, POX RIVER. The trial of Georpe Watson, who was charged with burning hay stacks be longing to Homer Clemens, took place before the circuit court, at Woodstock, last week and resulted in his acquittal. We understand that Watson has now oommenced suit for false imprisonment, laying his damages at $10,000. Our public school closed on Thursday last for the summer vacation, and on Friday the scholars and teachers had a picnic at Fox Lake, going via the steamer "Mary Griswold," and all re- part a good time. This closes Mr. Sheldon's first year as principal, and we believe be has gi-.'en universal satisfac­ tion, as we have yet to hear one word of fanlt found. The McHenry Briek Manufacturing company has started in with a big boom this season, and the superior quality of their brick warrants it all. They have been awarded the contract to furnish the brick for the new counts* poor house, also for a school house at Oak Park, and a church in Wisconsin. Besides this* they are daily receiving orders for one or two carloads from Elgin, Woodstock, Genoa J unction and other poin ts. They have burned one kiln of 150,000 and are now burning one of 200,000, and with their entire force are now working one and one half time. As we said before, their brick are far superior to those made last year, the ctay growing better the farther they get down, and the brick now being produced cannot be heat in the state. T<k Build Cylinder* For Press. It may not be generally known among McHenry people that we have in our midst a designer and builder of printing presses, bnt this is an absolute fact. We refer to one John Spencer, propri­ etor uf the KoHeufy feed aud nour mills. It is now over, a quarter of a century ago since Mr. Spencer gained an indisputable reputation as a designer and builder of printing presses. Among one of bis greatest accomplishments in this line of work was the designing, building and placing into operation a press for the printing of literature, mag' asines and books of every description for the blind. This press was first placed into commission by the designer and builder in Louisville, Ky., twenty- nine years ago and is still doing service. Upon Mr. Spencer's recent visit to Louisville he was very agreeably sur piised on finding the press still service­ able, altho the cylinders, thru almost constant use, had become badly worn. After renewing his acquaintance with the gentleman to whom he sold the press, Mr. Spencer, after some delibera­ tion, consented to construot two new cylinders to take the plaoe of the ones that have accomplished such excellent service during these many long years The former press builder is now busily engaged in preparing for the construc­ tion of this wonderful piece of mechan­ ism. If his efforts prove successful in the construction of the cylinders, Mr. Spencer may later on bnild an entire new press. He hopes to have the new cylinders ready for delivery in about days. . Plea*e Return the Boats. Noiioe is hereby given that In the future all boats leased or otherwise re­ moved from the McHenry House land­ ing must be returned to that shore. In the past many boats have become mis­ placed and in some instances lost thru the negligence of the person or persons in not returning same to the proper landing after a return from a ride. We respectfully ask our guests and the gen­ eral public to heed this warning in the future, and by so doing will not only oblige us, but may also save trouble. JOHN WORTS. Our buggy and wairon paint will make your old buggy and wagon look like new. Cost little and is little work to applf & JAPeteseb's. il guidance of B. Mueser, was never better prepared to take care of its guests than at the present time. Many good sub stantial improvements have been made in the place that are bound to be looked upon with favor by those who have made this their stopping place in the past, aud also by the many new guests that are expected this season. The hotel has long since won its reputation among resorters as being a most desirable place to spend a summer's outing. Every ac­ commodation that is accorded in large city hotels is also available here, it be­ ing the proprietor's highest ambition to give his guests anything and everything that is usually found in hotels of the larger cities only. The hotel is most pleasantly located on the west shore of the beautiful Fox, where fishing, boat­ ing and bathing are of the very best at all times. A visit to this resort will reveal the above lines to be a fact, BUCH'S SUMMER RESORT. Buch's summer resort this season throws open its doors wider than ever to all, because the plaoe is better prepared to handle the crowds that an­ nually make this their stopping place. Besides the addition of a number of new rooms, the place has also undergone numerous improvements during the winter months that will add greatly to the accommodation facilities. An enor mous porch, which extends the entire length of the building on the east and south sides, is also an improvement that will meet with the approval of all. Mr. Buch, the ever popular proprietor of the resort, is ever exercising his hospitable influence in bringing his place in the front rank among summer resorts. There are boats galore at the command of the guests and many a happy moment hats been passed here by CuiCngGo: Its home-like service is also among the things that are not overlooked and high­ ly appreciated at all times. In making plans for their annual summer vacation, Chicagoans and others who come this way shonld not overlook Buch's. THE MCHENRY HOUSE. The McHenry House, undoubtedly one of the most widely known hotels in this section, is this year nnder the man­ agement of John Worts, whose general popularity makes him a good man to look after the interests of this place. As in days gone by, the honse will care for all that may find their way to its doors. The motto of this particular house in the past has been a good time and ex­ cellent treatment to all and this same motto will continne and be practiced by the present landlord. The house will also cater to the auto trade and will at all times Btrive to make it an object for autoists to stop there. The dining de­ partment will be given special attention by the proprietor's wife, Mrs. Worts, who will see to it that no one leaves bea­ table* unsatisfied. Conrteoustreatment may be expected by those who choose this place. THE PARK HOTEL. The Park hotel is another one of"Mo- Henry's noted resorts. The accommo­ dation facilities this season are more tempting than ever. An immense ad­ dition, built during the winter months, gives the house the desired room that bad been so sadly needed for some years past. The Park still has at its head Mrs. Sarah Dermont, whose ambitious efforts have brought th^ place to the high standing that it n?w occupies in the estimation of the traveling public. The Park probably has more transient business than any other hotel of its size in this part of state and among the trav­ eling public it never grows stale, but becomes more popular at every visit. While the proprietress does not profess to be conducting a summer resort^euob nlimn of trade is not uncommon here. THE NORTHWESTERN HOTEL* Among the leading hotels in this part of the state the Northwestern, situated on the Wart corded the guests generally makes a hit and never fails to bear good fruit. Those who have never shared the hos­ pitality of this hotel will gain by giving it a trial. ROSEDALE SUMMER RESORT. Rosedaie summer resort is most beau­ tifully located on the east bank of Fox river about a quarter of a mile north of the McHenry river bridge. The affairs of the hotel are very successfully con­ ducted by John F. Miller, a man well versed in this line of work. Mr. Miller has always shown an unusual interest towards his guests and in that way has made his resort populaimmdng resorters. The hotel surroundings are of the most inviting and that is why one visit to the place wins favor among the most fastid­ ious. Fishing, boating and bathing are attractions that attract here simply be­ cause reliability reigns. When plan­ ning for a good time Btrangers will not be disappointed in selecting this reaort. ORCHARD tiEACH HOTEL. One of the real picturesque summer resorts along Fox river is the one con­ ducted by August Larsen, generally known as the Orchard Beach hotel. The location could not be a more desirable one, the exact situation being about^one- half mile -north of the Fox river bridge on the west bank of the river. The pro­ prietor is one of those genial, good- natured fellows who is ever exerting himself to make things pleasant and comfortable for his guests. The place is especially adapted to those wishing to spend a day, week or month in absolute quietude. The surroundings are of such nature as to afford the mind ample time to forget trouble and business aud at the same moment refresh one's whole system. Should one be fond of the forests, the flowers, the shrnhs, etc., their wishes could be bountifully ful­ filled right around this very resort. All the pastimes that the waters generally afford are also here. In fact, anything and everything that goes to make up a vacation visit is at the command of Orchard Beach goests. Don't forget this place. Are We Right? There was" once a merchant who was in business in a small town. This man had a thorn in his side and that thorn was s mail order house. He cprsed and reviled, said mean things and thought worse ones, Wept and swore, wore sackcloth and ashes. People would buy things where they thought they were getting them cheap. It was hurting his business and he told the editor about it. The editor jnrnped on the mail order house and said mean things. He refused to take their advertising when they offered better rates than he could get at home. Now comes the moral of this little tale. The merchant wanted some printing done. The editor made him a price, but it wasn't right. The man took down a book--it was a price list from a big printing house in the city. He said, "Now look at these figures. I can get thus and thus for so and so. Why, you want to hold me up. Figure a little closer." Isn't it funny how much difference it makes whose px is gored? Entertainment and Dance. The choir of St. Peter's Catholic chnrch at Volo has prepared an excel­ lent program which they will present at J. W. Bonslett's hall at Lily Lake on Sunday and Wednesday evenings, June 6 and 9. The yonng people having the event in charge are pntting forth tiieir best efforts to make the occasions suc­ cessful in eVery way. The program promises to be an exceptionally good one and all who can do so should turn out and hear something that will be well worth the price of admission. A dance will follow the program on Wed­ nesday night A general invitation is extended the public to be in attendance. (£; . Alabastine, all colors, at Masque let's dfEast 4U&. L' •* '«*• The plain just east of the mill dan% ; now owned by the Borden Milk coi£- pany, is being cleared from its rubfeiffe and we are told that a neat little park is not an impossibility. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stoltzke enter­ tained the stork at their home last Saii urday and in commemoration erf hi* visit a bright, cheerfnl little miss fa fnow making her home with them. Only a small crowd attended (lie dance at the Lily Lake dancing pavilion last Saturday evening. However, thoee who did turn out were royally enter­ tained and enjoyed the event greatly. The annual commencement exercisito' of the McHenry high school take place at the Central opera house this (Thurs­ day) eveuing. A class of twelve will receive their diplomas and with favor­ able weather a record breaking cxamA- should be in attendance. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWF* DURING THE WEEK. What People are Dotag la Our Masy LtttSe V City--News as Seen by The Plalndaat** Representative*. }'• Butter Market. On the Elgia board of trade last Sat- " urday butter, was quoted at 25 cents. ' . The McHenry public schools closed V for the summer vacation this (Thuta- day) afternoon and the little people an rejoicing. ,"""" • -- ' "The King of Tramps" was witnessed "" by a large audience at the Central opera ; bouse Sunday evening. The play waa'~' very acceptably preeented, giving gen»; eral satisfaction. - - -# : ti Excavation for the foundation of '{he ' new depot has been started and we are told that there will be something doing every minute from now until the com­ pletion of the new station honse. Even. "Benny Boss" is delighted with tfta prospect of the new structure. ,, --: -- :-- $ * ; The first assistant postmaster general has made public the twenty-sixth annual readjustment of postmasters* salariaa. We find the name of the McHenry post- office among the list of those that are to receive an increase the coming year, tka raise bsing from $1,300 to ft,300 per year. Following the annual custom, the junior class of the McHenry high school banqueted the seniors last Friday even­ ing. The classic event was held at Stoffel's hall. Besides the banquet a very enjoyable program was attentively listened to, while dancing took np tie intervening time. ) Stephen H. Smith, proprietor of Smith's hall at Johnsburgb, wishes to announce that the next dance at hla place will be held on Wednesday even­ ing, June 16. James Brodie's orchestra of Chicago has already been engaged to furnish the music for the occasion and all those who turn ont are asaoced a good time. K ^ » r A nine pound girl was left at' the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Jackson In Chicago on May 26. The parents are simply delighted with the little daugh1* ter and L. W. is the happiest daddy ^n all Chicago. Mrs. Jackson will he better remembered by her McHenfy friends when we give her maiden uauie, Rosina Reynolds. > A. N. Warner, at one time % McHsp* ry resident, passed away at his lata home at 318 Locust street, Elgin, at 10:25 o'clock last Monday evening as the result of an attack of pneumonia. The deceased left McHenry a miiiiber of years ago and for ten years had be«a an employe of the A. E. and C. railroad company. Mr. Warner was a conain to Mrs. H. C. Mead of this place. : .J On the eve of his departure for hla new charge at Rocbelie, 111., his parish­ ioners and the Knights of Columboa tendered Rev. Paul Bourke a. farewett^ surprise at St. Patrick's church parson­ age last night. Owing to the fact thai* the event occured last evening we are nnable to give the event justice in onf . columns »his week, but will ventnea to say that it was oae of the most suc­ cessful social doings that has transpired here in some time. ' "V4* "vL". The dance at Stoffel's ball last Satur* day evening was .attended by fifty-four couples and proved to be one of the moil enjoyable social events held at thia dauo» iug resort in a many a day. Sherman*jp five-piece orchestra of Woodstock for- nished the music, to the general delight of all present. The Knights of Columbu% under whose auspices these dances are given, feel highly elated over the at- tendance aooorded them last Saturday evening and promise to do everythiiv within their power to make their futnva dances even more successful. Decoration day passed off very quietly iu McHenry. The usual way of observ* ing the day did not materialize hem, Outside of the elosing of the bnsineaa houses at noon Monday, there was nothing to indicate that Memorial day was at hand. However, it cannot ha said that the boys, once of blue, who ' now sleep beneath the sod, were totally forgotten here, as appropriate serviep.. were held at the M. E. church on Suit- day morning and were, quite largely afe*. teuded. Following the services a maitH was made to the cemetery where the