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VOLUME XXXVI. OF A PERSONAL NATURE McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST u, 1910. BIQ DAY NEXT SATURDAY. WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. AND MeHenry BntortelM a Large Company of Visitor* Dnrluf the Week--WI10111 We Kn|«rt»ln. Dr. C. H. Fevers Chicagoed Monday. Mrs. Simon Stoffel visited in Chicago last week Thursday. Henry Simes spent Saturday last in the metropolitan city. M. L. Worte was a business visitor in the windy city Monday. Win. Bacon wiur a business transact­ or in the windy city Monday, Joe. N. Miller was a metropolitan city visitor Thursday of last week. Mien Nellie Newman boarded the Chi­ cago train last Friday morning. Mrs. John Walsh was among the Chi­ cago passengers Monday morning. Frank Taggart of Chicago passed Sunday at the home of Simon Stoffel. Atty. V. S. Lnmley and Chas. Wand- rack of Woodstock were in town Tues­ day. Irving Watson of Chicago visited among McHenry friends Saturday and Sunday. Walter and Frank Geske of Wood­ stock were visitors in town the first of the week. "V John R. Hunter of Chicagp passed the first of the week at the home of Dr. C. H. Fegers. Mrs. D. G. Weils passed the latter part of last week as the guest of Chioa- go relatives. Lewis McDonald of Woodstock passed several days this and last week with Mc­ Henry friends. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Van Dyne of Al­ gonquin spent a recent day with Mc­ Henry friends. Geo. Wegener of Chicago visited rel­ atives and friends in McHenry and vicinity Snnday. E. W. Trow sad William Law ton of Genoa Junction, Wis., Sundayed with McHenry friends. MiB» Elfrieda Berner of Chicago spent Snnday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Berner. Geo. Hanly attended to matters of a business nature in the metropolitan city Thursday of last week. Miss Anna Knox has returned from a two weeks' visit with her friend, Miss Mae Aylward, at Solon. Messrs. Percy Laas and Edgar Ols of Chicago were gnests of the Misses Stof­ fel the first of the week. Mrs. A. Lord of Houston, Tex., passed the first of the week at the home of her brother. Dr. A. Mueller. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sternberg of Elgin passed Sunday ° as the guests jot Dr. and Mrs. A. Mueller. Thos. Knox of Woodstock is spending his vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knox. Miss Carrie Price of Genoa Junction, Wis., passed Saturday and Sunday as the guest of Miss Florence Granger. Miss Ella Mollohan came up from Crystal Lake to spend Saturday and Sunday at the home of Mrs. E. S. Wheel­ er. Mr. And Mrs. L. P. Bending and daughter of Woodstock are passing the week aa the gnests of McHenry rela­ tives. Mr. and Mrs. James N. Sayler of Sil verlake, Wis., spent Sunday at the home of the letter's mother, Mrs. E. S. Wheeler. Muu Louise Evanson returned last Saturday from a two weeks' visit at the home of her uncle, John Evanson. in Leroy, 111. Misses Alta and Varina Wentworth passed last week as the gnests of their oousinfl, Mary and Harry Fuller, of Wauconda. Mr. and Mrs. L. Anderson and son, Arthnr, of Chicago are passing two weeks as the gnetts ot L. E. Nordstrom and family. Mr. and Mrs. John Dobbins and Mary Wingate of North Crystal Lake were recent gnests at the A. T. Wingate home near this village. Mr. and Mrs. S, S. Chapell and cbil drenof Chicago passed Saturday and Sunday last as the guests of McHenry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and two Bonn George and Harrison, of Elgin were guests in the home of Mrs. H. C. Smith the latter part of last week. Messrs. and Mesdames Mathias Letch- em and Will IJarges of Kenosha, Wis, spent Sunday as the guests of relatives and friends. They made the trip by wagon. Ifr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers and chil dren arid Mr *nd Mrs. Peter F. Steffina and children passed several days the first of UMs week at the home of Mr. and H m. Schiessle. - Mrs. £a ry Mertens, Misses Nellie Kenough and Eva Walsh and Messrs Kdwart! Biley and William Walsh of Chicagti Ware over Sunday gnests at the Home of F. E. McAndrews. Mrs. Geo. Mix of Chicago jtaesed a few days this and last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller. Her daughter, Mamie, who has been here for some time, will remain for another week or two. Elmer Lane of Riverside, Hi., and Earl Stewart of LaU range, HI., passed Sunday as the guests of McHenry friends. The latter was at one time em- ?loysd as trouble map for the Chioago vie phone company at this place. Two Catholic Chare he* Join Knights of C<»1 tiinlni« in fieais K'.'cnt. Every preparation has been made for the holding of a gigantic picnic next Saturday, Aug. 13. The event is given under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus assisted by St. Mary's a«d St. Patrick's Catholic congregations of McHenry and the proceeds will go to the Rockford diocese Catholic orphan­ age. Nothing is being left undone to bring the affair to one grand success and the various committees are working fcogeth er most harmoniously to make this one of the grandest out door affairK that this vicinity has ever known. Amusements to delight aud entertaiu both oid and young will be there in plenty. Sports of all kinds for suitable prizes will be pulled off during the aft­ ernoon and a spacious dancing pavilion will accommodate the hundreds of young people who wish to amuse them­ selves in that manner. Stands of every description will be found on the grounds, where eatables and soft drinks of all kinds may be obtained. The ladies of the two con­ gregations have also made arrangement" to serve meals on the grounds/to all wishing to be fed. Lest we forget, we will say that the big doings will take place at Mineral Springs park, located on the Wells-Bar- blan property, one mile south of the river bridge on the bauks of the beauti­ ful Fox river. A more suitable or beautiful place for the holding of this event could not have been chosen. The park is well shaded with the finest kind of trees and together with the river advantages makes it an ideal place for a day's outing. Forget your troubles and labors for one day and turn out to this, the big­ gest event of the year. Bring yonr whole family. There is plenty of room for all. Don't forget the date, Satur­ day, August 13. THE LAUGH CURE Mew Theory Advanced by Scientists, as Seen at the Uode Fisk Shows. In this day of new discoveries and in­ ventions it is small wonder that some­ one has found a good hearty laugh the cure for at least the more common ills of the hnman family, and is spreading the glad tidings all over the world. A goodly number of these new(fads are sent us from foreign countries as well as the means of putting them into ef­ fect. So it is with the twelve funny clowns that perform twice daily with the great Dode Fisk shows which will exhibit in McHenry Saturday, Aug. 20. These twelve funny fellows are the pick and cream of the jesters, panto mimists and clowns of England, Ger many and France and were brongh t tc > this country this season especially to till this engagement. Their only business is to make the public laugh whether they witdi it or not and they surely succeed in fciieir effort along these lines. There are two great feature clown numbers during the performance. One is the "crazy clown, "in which h 11 the clowns take part aud dnriug the per­ formance of which pandeiuouiuui break* loose; while another feature is an elab­ orate scenic nntnber entitled "Cook's Return From the North Pole. " To say that this is a scream is putting it mildly --it is more It is one continual roar of laughter from s£art to finish. "The laugh cure, 'as prescribed by the clowns of the great Dode Fisk shows, is guar­ anteed to cure the public at large and individuals in particular of despoudency aud bines for the next year to come BuHinesM Meu to Flay Baseball. The business men of the East and West sides will meet at the McHenry baseball park on Friday afternoon of this week for their annual baseball con­ test. The game will be played witb an iudoor baseball, thus eliminating all roughness of the sport. Of course it is only natural that the business inen of McHenry have such very soft hauds that the regulation basebi^l could not be used without serious after effects, but, nevertheless, a hot game may be expected as both sides are 'confident of victory. Some of the heavy weights have gone Into training, but the public cannot expect such men as H E Price to* get down to 138 pounds ringside. The battle will be for a side bet of a keg of nails, so it is to your interest to be pres­ ent when the lid is pried- The big noise begins at 3 o'clock. "The Two Orphans." The applause given an actor playing a cripple pare is too often like that aroused by the display of Old Glory be­ fore the footlights. But we must agree with the appreciative audience who wit­ nessed Paul Brady's characterization of Pierre, the cripple, in "The Two Or­ phans" last night at the metropolitan theatre. At no time did be rely upon his wonderfully assumed deformity t<> compel applause, but at all timek was the manly defender of the weak, who did what he could when called npon by the defenseless blind girl. We do not recaU having witnessed a more perfect character portrayal along this particu­ lar line --St. Paul Globe, Aug. 1. Do not miss the opportunity of seeing Mr. Brady in "The Two Orphans" at the Central opera boose next Sunday «naiog,vAngut 14. Prices *5c, to, 00o NUMBER & EXCHANGE GLEANINGS. EAGLES TO HOLD PICNIC HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY ADJACENT COUNTIES. AND A. Miscellaneous Assortment of News Items In Cood«ni«ii Forui For Csavsn- leaceof Busy Peoule. 'Ten thousand dollais' worth of pearls have been taken from clams found in l?ox river near Elgin this season. Dundee Hawkcye: Ray Dupre is one of the Incky pearl hunters, having found a fine specimen of great value. A sample of Marengo's city water has recently been analyized and is reported as contaminated and unfit for drinking purposes. A Racine man has been given a pat­ ent on a scheme which will allow the headlight of ap engine or an auto to show around a corner. Committees of the Old Settlers' asso­ ciation of Fox river valley have made all arrangements for the forty-second annual reunion at Lord's park on Satur­ day, August "M. The North-Western railroad company is having plans drawn for a new depot at Algonquin, which is to cost abont $21,000, and with the intention of build­ ing befure next summer. Rev. Dr. F. A. Hardin, formerly pre­ siding elder of the Rock river district of M. E. churches, is reported to have become totally blind. He is now at Pomona, Cal. Dr. Hardin preached last year at the Des Plaines camp ground. A two hundred horse power motoi car was in Grayslake Monday. Tin car is of a special make and is said to l>« the largest in Chicago. The engine hu» eight cylinders and it takes an extra long hood to cover it. The tank holds forty five gallons. It is'said that the tide iniigr;«tiuu that set in toward Canadx u<>yi thin country several years a^<> i? ummig back. The great anticipation* have failed tp materialize, and thoiiMHiids <>1 farmers who invested iu Ihu.1 iu the big domain are coming back. Illinois is still good enough for moxt. people Crystal Lake Herald: On Monday morning of this we*k representatives of the Chicago Telephone cotupauy took active control of the local telephone system, recently purciiam-u from the Illinois Lakes Light aud Power com pany. It is announced that there are to be extensive changes in the methods of conducting the local exchauge. The largest stamping press in the country arrived a few days ago for the Hunt, Helm, Feins & Co. factory at Harvard. It weighs 125,000 pounds and cost nearly flO.OOO. One piece alone weighs thirty tons, the entire machine being loaded on three flat cars. The only one like it is iu Chicago. The firm will use it in stamping the Cannon Ball rail iu twelve fool, lengths. It will be run by a separate' motor and will exert a pressure of 750 tons. The hill climb of the Chicago motor club has been postponed and tne date is now set Sept. l.r< Chas. Root, chairman ot the contest commit tee of the ,c!ub, was in Algongnin making arrangements to fix up another bill. Perry 's hill will not be used on account of so much trou ble with Dundee officials. Instead, the Mattas hill, back of the Morton House, will be fixed up for the climb. When this is graded and filled iu it will be one of the steepest hills in that vicinity. The Woodstock & Sycamore inter urban road is now in operation between Sycamore and Genoa. A regular sched ule went into eQuct last Saturday and one car now makes regular tripe be­ tween the two points. The opening day was made a notable event in that the company generously donated one- half of the gross receipts to the Syca­ more hospital and from morning until night the car made hourly trips, carry­ ing altogether nearly 1,500 people. The running tin)** one way was within twen­ ty minutes, one trip having been made in eleven minutes. The hospital will realize about $105. A thoro test of electrical farming Is being made on the Samuel Insull farm near Libertyville, the experiment being one which will attract world wide at­ tention. The electric current is set to work to quicken the actual growth of plant# and vegetables. It is expected that the rate of development will be greatly increased, if not doubled, by this mysterious stimulant. Electrical farming has been carried on with great success in Europe. The results over there seem to indicate that an increase of from 50 to 70 per cent may be ob­ tained in the size of ordinary farm crops and from 50 to 00 per cent in seeds and fruit. People are advised not to allow their hearts to he touched by the appeals of two wo'&ien who have been making cities about this vicinity aud soliciting subscriptions toward the support of the "Joseph Home for Children," located at Kansas City, Mo. This home has been located in Kansas City for about fdur yeaf§. It is under the management W one Mrs. Enbody, who was formerly Mrs. Anna Baker, notoriously known all over tbe country for alleged frand% lent schemes in establishing homes p&tf refuges for the fallen in various parts of the country, according to police rec­ ords. Inquiry at Kansas City elicited tbe information that the "Joseph" home is not a reputable place and that Mrs. Enbody is not a tit person to run a char­ itable institution. At Columbia Park. Naar -• ofcstbsrjh, Sunday, August 31. The McHenry Aerie of Eagles will hold a picnic at Columbia Park, near Johnsbargh, on Sunday, August 21 Never before has this organization made such elaborate preparations for an event given by them as at this par ticular time. The committees having the event in charge promise that noth ing like it has ever bAforc taken place in this vicinity. In other words, there will be something doing every minute of the day and those whn enjoy au out ing of this k!nd should not fail to be on hand. The Eagles of McHenry, duriug their short existence, havn demon*! rated thru other public event* that they are not to be outdone by anyoue when it comes to showing the public h g<nxt time, aud on this occasion th< y will do their utmost to make things pleasant for their guests An enormous crowd is expected aud therefore everv preparation is being made to handle it. Amusements of all kinds will be at the dis|vi*nl of the public. The spacious dancing will l>e placed in first- ciass condition aud danciug will be in­ dulged iu during the eut.ire afternoon and evening. Music for the dance will be furnished by the <H)lmnl»ia orchestra of seven pieces. Excursion boats will leave Buch's dock every fifteen iniiiutes during the ent ire d»y aud evening No admission to grounds A geueral invitation is exteu ti-d to sll Mi Hitiir) Itakery Sold. The McHenry bake>y has been dis­ posed of by Max Ziumierinann, who lias successfully conducted saint* during the p*si five years, to Adolph Tietz of Chicawo. The latter will take posses sion next Monday moruing. Mr Zun- m >riiianit crime to McHenry altont five years ago mid after an up hill fight has succeeded in establishing a first class business here. Wheu he first came to McHenry Mr. Zimuiermann was obliged to battle against the Htiffest kinds of ob staclos, but by hard work and persistent plugging he succeeded in; overcoming them all and today the bakery is enjoy - iug the finest kiud of a patronage. Mr. Tietz is a first class baker of twenty one years' ejcjterieuce and is capable in every way to continue the business in a man­ ner that will be a credit to himself as well as the public iu geueral Mr. Zim- meruiaiiu has purchased a growing bus iuess in Chicago aud will move his fam­ ily to that city early this fall. He will remain with his successor, however, until the latter becomes thoroly ac­ quainted here. A IMublK Nurpriftf*. One of the very plessant social func lions of the aoinmer season was tbe double snrprise perjwtrated upon Mrs G. W. Besley and her daughter, Mrs. ^lay iue Lainphere, at the Besley home on Waukegan street last Friday even ing, tbe occasion l>eing in honor of the birthday anniversaries of the two host esses. The surprise was plauned and executed by a number of friends of the family aud a more enjoyable gathering never took place in McHenry While the festivities were going on, the two were given (he secoud snrprise of tbe evening with tbe very much unexpected arrival of Dr and Mrs. C. H. Albrecht and Miss Pearl Smith of Waukegan; Dr. W. C Besley, Lynn Sherman and Misses Laura So per and Adelaide Med lar of Woodstock. Tbe out of town visitors were totally unaware of tbe first surprise and had come to "spring one" of their own. Cards furnished splendid pastime for tbe evening, the honors going to Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Stenger. Refreshments of ice cream aud cake were served. The company left a beautiful bouquet of asters as a token of esteem. To Whom |l May Concern. Haviug disposed of my bakery busi­ ness to Mr. Ado(ph Tiets of Chicago, I wish to publicly thank the people of McHenry and vicinity who are respons­ ible for tbe success achieved during my business career in McHenry. Those who have bills against me will kindly present them and they will be settled at once. Also those who are indetted to me are kjudly requested to call and settle their account* at their earliest possible convenience. Again thanking tbe public and trusting that the same cordial treatment that was tendered me will be accorded my successor, I am Very respectfully yours, MAX ZlMMERMAttN. " Surprise Mr. and Mrs.C. W. 8laof«r. The Merry-go-Round club of this place perpetrated a very pleasant little snrprise on two of its members, Mr and Mrs. C. W. Stepger, one evening recent­ ly. Tne surprise "was complete in every detail, in fact so complete that the two victims were at a loss to know what to do jtor some minutes after tbe surprise sprung. Regaining consciousness, Mr, and Mrs. Stenger entertained their unexpected guests right royally aud a dengbt/nl evening was passed by allv The vislS^pfbronght their own refresh7- iiu'iits, whi6b were served in dainty SUMMER RESORT NOTES DOINGS AMONG ftESORTERS DUR­ ING THE WEEK. just before tbe h ti^iyVed. \ Peter Leiukem of hisNtypme and Regner, has pnrcbi sha, Wis., and he move co ^hat city fctWNf. ^ going hour tly disposed here to John me at Keno- Mj) is wife will very near Commodore James A. Push's Boat Wins Motor Bom Rare Kor Stilling'* Search i-iffhl Hi Hay Suuday. Makes one feel like a refrigerator onr ice cream Peteeoh. A three-year old child fell from a boat into Fox river one day last week, bat was rescued. Mr and Mrs. Joe Wachtler of Wood- Stock passed the latter part of last week at beautiful Pist.akee. A few of the Oliver typewriter em ployes of Woodstock are passing their vacation at Pistakee Bay. Arthur Torrey of Elgin and Postmas ter Hawley of Dundee paddled their canoes to McHenry last Friday night and passed.Sunday fishing on Fox river near this village. It was most encouraging to the mem bers of the McHenry Power Boat club to see the large list of entries in last Sunday's race. May the entry list con­ tinue to increase. Scores of sight seers and resorters have visited the lotus beds at Grass Lake during the past week. The flowers are fast fading away and will be gone within the next few days. Complaints are heard almost daily to the effect that numerous boat owners do not carry tbe necessary lights on their crafts at night. One boat owner informs ns that he is fcfraid to go out in bis launch at night for fear of^f^ltiding with a boat in the hands of ona of th«> numerous careless drivers. Every boat owner should be sportsman enough to carry a lautern at least. Thos. Favero, Edward Kelly and Park Policeman Cashen of Chicago put up at tbe Rosedale hotel Saturday and Sunday. Eddie Kelly informs ns that he is not responsible for the song "Has Anyone Here Seen Kelly?'1 He claims bis nationality to be strictly "German" and cannot see why tbe inquisitive one should place the responsibilities of such a song upon his shoulders. "Benny BfVfev" oh-depot fame, isn't certain whether he has the acquaintance of Kelly or not. At least be hadn't come to any conclusion up to last Snnday night. Venetian night in all its splendor was celebrated by resorters at Pistakee Bay last Saturday evening. All shores of the bay and lake were most beautifully illuminated with innumerable lights and torches, forming a spectacle that was most pleasing to the eye. At 9:80 a grand boat parade took place, in which a large number of decorated launches took part. The occasion came to a close with a big dance at tbe club bouse, giv­ en by tbe Pistakee Yacht club. Vene­ tian night of 1910 will go into history as one of the most successful ever attempt ed at Pistakee. Picking lilies while out in a canoe on Pistakee lake, a Chicago woman had a very narrow escape from drowning one day receutly wheu tbe boat capsised. She was rescued by two young Chica- goans who plunged in after her. Mrs, Syles R. Fralick, wife of President Syles R. Fralick of the electrical goods store of that same name at 81 South Jefferson street, went out to enjoy a canoe trip. Attracted by some lilies, she reached out too far, precipitating herself into the water from the overbalanced boat. She went down before her distress was observed by Lester Anderson, 1844 Cleveland Ave., and George Nelson, 4948 Winthrop Ave. They leaped from a boat and swain to the aid of the drown­ ing woman. After being brought ashore Mrs. Fralick was resuscitated. One of the classiest motor boat races ever pulled off at Pistakee Bay mater­ ialized at that point last Sunday after­ noon, when Commodore Pugh'a boat, the "Disturber," won the race and was presented the beautiful electrioal search light donated by Ben Stilling, propri­ etor of Stilling's summer resort. The event brought out a large string of eager conteotauts, as well as a big crowd of spectators. The finish of the race fur­ nished a most spectacular scene as all the boats finished at about the same time. The feature of the race waB the fact that tbe winning boat was tbe last to start in the race and first to finish. "Levina," owned by Taylor brothers, was second and the "Sentinel," owned by Miller brothers, third. In the morn­ ing race for a cup given by State's At­ torney Wayman, Dr. F. E. Wadhams made the course of five and one-half miles in 1611 and won tBe cap. The most dangerous plaoe in McHen­ ry during tbe summer months is the bridge that spans Fox river here. Very few people realise the amount of traf­ fic that passes over this structure every day duriug the summer months. As near as can be estimated there are no less than 200 automobiles pass over this bridge every day during the summer reason while on Sundays and holidays tbis number is often donbled. In fact, we are informed by residents from that part of town that as high as 500 ma­ chines have crossed tbe bridge in a sin­ gle day. Many narrow escapee from injury have been reported daring the past few weeks abd it BUrely is a mira­ cle that more accidents do i)ot result. A foot bridge has been agitated by oar people for some time past and Tbe Plaindealer believes that tbe question should be put before the proper author ittcs without further delay. MOTOR BOAT RACES SUNDAY. The "Eleanor" Wins First Race, i the "Charley" Takes Second. rhile Before one of the largest crowds of spectators of the year tbe "Eleanor," owned by Dr. C. H. Fegers and driven by Wm. Stoffel, won the first race last Sunday afternoon. "Peter P.," owned by Peter P Rotbermel and driven by Jos, Rotbermel, finished second and the "Thistle," owned and driveu by P. Armstrong, came in third. With the exception of two, all boats got a good start. The starting of the racers furnished a pretty *ight. Tbe boats entered and the finishing time follows: Eleauor Or. 0. H. Fevers 2:53:13 1'eter I1 Peter P. Rothermel. Thistle P. Arrusirontr Oomet Oeo. Kramer 2:.v»:4ti Joseph Jr J. Lautetta 2:.Hi:30 Ed H .<nt,er Boys 8:56:32 jewel C C. Furlong 2:56:43 Uumsuui . C. BIckler 2:66:«, Percy J. I). Lodts 2:56:^7 Annabel John Helnier 2:57:25 Elleu Anton Schneider 2:57::#5 B. A B Block & Beihke 2:57:SS Elvera R. C. Wooluer. 2:57:4.5 Mary Mn^dalena J. Schermann 2:5*:<>4 E. Peterson 2:.X:14 Charley Chas. Rletsel 3:58:34 AJac Warren Howell 2:541:86 Klliert E. M. Wagner 3:00:14 A written protest against the "El­ eauor" was handed the racing commit­ tee by Joe W. Rothermel, captain of tbe P. Rothermel boat "Yes," stating that the "Eleanor" bad changed her wheel, which case was fully taken up at a special meeting of the racing com­ mittee, at which meeting Joe Rother­ mel was present. It was decided that inasmuch as the "Eleauor" had broken a blade of her wheel since her trial time and had a new one r.f the exact dimes sious pat on by the Hanter Weckler Boat company that a new trial was not necessary. Also, that'iuasmuch a^ Joe Rotbermel was manly aud sportsmap enough to protest his own boat, ac­ knowledging changes covered by the racing rules, a copy of which was sent to every boat owner, but with which he was net familiar, he gracefully with­ drew his protest. The racing commit tee, not having protests of notices from owners where changes have been made in boats, thereby increasing their speed, is handicapped iu placing boats in their respective positions in race and will thank any club member who will notify them of any violation of rale which may come to their notice. The second race of the day was start­ ed immediately after the judges had completed tbe figuring of tbe time for tbe various boats In tbe first contest. The "Charley " came iu for first honors on the second event. "Joseph Jr." fin­ ished second and the "Elbert" third. The contestants and finishing time fol­ lows: Charley . JosephJr Elbert .. Percy Anuatiel. AJa TUUUe Sharpshooter El vera Comet ..Chas. Uietesel 4:56:23 I. Lauletta 4:56:56 . ..E. A. Wagner 4:57:21 ...J. II. LodU 4:57:5* . John Heluier. ... 4:57:38 Warren Howell 4:57:44 . P. Armstrong.. 4:5S:20 L. Armstrong 4:58:50 . K. C. Wooluer 4:5K:24 ..Geo. Kramer 4:5H:24 Mary Magdaleua. J. 8'chermaun 4:5M:.>f Lucy B John J. Buch 5:00:00 Fire Fly H.Blum 5:00:04 Peter Y Peter P. Kothermel 5:00:08 llumsutn C. BIckler 5:00:10 Eleanor Dr. C. H, Fegers 5;00:2K Jewel C C. Furlong The Ellen, Myrtle and Ed. did not ttuisli. Next Sunday afternoon two races will be run. The first will be the third heat for tbe Lock wood Ash cup. The first heat for this cup was won by the "Mary Magdalena," owned and driven by John Scbermann, and the second by the Jewel C," owned and driven by C. Furlong. This race will take place at two o'clock and will consist of one run around the same conrse as was used in previous races, In case of a tie, same ill be run off immediately after tbe announcement of winner of the heat has been made. The second race will take place soon after the winner of the first has been declared. Three splendid prices are offered for the second race. The first will be a brass headlight, donated by the Ottawa Brewing association; the second, a pair of brass side lanterns, donated by the Schoenhofen Brewing company, and the third, an order for twenty gallons of Pennsylvania gasoline, donated by Starr Brink. All torpedo type boats are requested to take » new trial and hand same to racing committee before race. Tbe race on Sunday, August 31, will be held over the clnb's full course from buoy No. 1 at Howell's Villas to Emerald Park buoy No. 7 and return to judges' stand. The race next Sunday will be held over the conrse that has previously been used by the club. The racing commit- tee<requests that all contestants get new trial time over the new course and band same to them on or before the race of Sunday, August 14. A Uuaranteed Attraction. "The Two Orphans," a melodrama in six acts, will be tbe season's best attrac­ tion at the Central opera house on San day evening, Aug. 14. The scenery and costumes alone, used in staging this beantiful heart story, are said to have cost an immense sum and furnish some of the most attractive stage pictures ev­ er witnessed. Chief among these are the view of Paris along the River Seine; the charming snburb of Bel Air, where ooenrs the great fete scene at which are displayed the exact counterparts of the fabulously rich costumes worn during that time. At the Central opera house Sunday, August 14. Alabastine and kalkomo at Vyeital's Centerville hardware. mm VUII tifcriri w tri ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWN DURING THE WEEK4 - Peteeoh'• Cor drags. What People are Doing te OwBu; S^uyif City-News as Seen by Tk* Representatives. Batter Barkst. On the board of trade was ghoved up another notch quoted at 29 cents, an advance Of a eeftg a pound over last week. The new village watering seem to be giving entire The Boone creek bridge m ville has been replanked. A very needed improvement GIRL WANTED--Ib fcfJfoy Am. Must be handy with tbe vjflL quire of J. D. Lodtz, McHenry, HI. Mathias Weber & Son, carpentersflflA- contractors, have their gang of meK$t Clinton, Wis , where the firm was re­ cently awarded a large bonding oep? tract. The motor boat "Alice" frill special excursion trip to the lotus I leaving Buch's pier atone c'cloakjwt- mcrrow (Friday) afternoon. ftosod trip, only 75c. Can pick flowers fttfta boat. Thru an unknown cause the weeds and grass near the Huntsr-Wecklfr store houses caught fire one afternoon last week, but was discovered and checked in time to prevent tfTjltrus flaja- age. % Ladies' Aid society of the M. JB. church will meet with Mrs. 3**- son on Friday afternoon of Ihis week at 2 o'clock. Light refreetHpe^ljB > *011 be served at ten cents. All are ly invited. The collision between the Boss apa Alberta motor boats during lepfcflpp!* day's race furnished additional excite­ ment for the spectators. No serious damage was done aitho the of the Alberta were given a drenching when the boat npeet. FOR SALE AT A BARGA1K W TAKEN AT ONCE--AM foot nuMter, boat. Seating capacity, sixteen people. First-class equipment and driven by.a ten horse power locomotive engine. Jte further information apply to or mmkkm Louis Johnson, Orchard Baaoh hgtel McHenry, 111. Spontaneous combustion eaused a small blaze in the barn of jfebn on Thursday afternoon of last wef£> Tbe blaze w*as discovered in time %o save the building from ruin, A small blaze was also discovered and extin­ guished in tbe McHenry House one jlpy last week before any serkw* resulted. * , The largest crowd that hat* attenjied a dance at Stoffel's hall thie aamaier was present last Saturday availing, when seventy-eight tiokete wars die- posed of. The crowd was an excep­ tionally jolly one. Many strangws from surrounding towns were pretxwk. Sherman's orchestra of Wood»i**vk4er- nished the music. P. J Frennd and hie force ofMf^, ters are now at Greenwood, where the former has taken a oontract for the erection of several buildings anuNpg them an immense barn. The iaiding, of the barn took place one day last week and we are told that nearly three bwa- dred men were present. The raising was followed by a political meeting, hi which all county office seekers preaMt took part. * A live spark from a passing Ioommp* tive set fire to the dry weeds and gram near the Brandt ice houses at McOot- lum 'a lake last Saturday forenoon ^pd for a time it looked as if the boaiiNM would all be destroyed. The blase vraa extinguished after three honrs of hard work by voluhteer fire fighters com­ posed of employes of the ice house, rf|l- road section men and a few from thlfli place. No damage was done. William J. Schumacher of Hijoys who last year purchased the Perry A Owen property next to the Bank of lie* Henry building, was in McHenry s@VW» al days last week completing arrange­ ments for the moving of the cottage to the rear of the lot and the erection ot his new business block. Actual wAfk will begin next week, says Mr. Schu­ macher. He expects to move his family to McHenry at once so as to Ihis . i&ega during the construction ot the Mar building. Dode Fisk's advertising cm pulled into this station last Saturday taarnfag to bill the village and the surrouoding country. The circus, which is the flfeet f, to visit McHenry in nearly a quarter at 4 a century, will be here on Aug. 20. The Dode Fisk railroad show Is destined to become one of the largest In existence. Already it has the distinction of carry­ ing some of the highest salaried artiste. ^ on the road today. The old town, fo doubt, will present an okl-time of July celebration on that uay. The business people and residents ft Fox Lake are rejoicing over the lns|it» latiou of poles and wires for slect^ia power, which will be greatly appreci­ ated by all who have bad to nee lasspe and other oil facilitiee. The Noc|h Shore Electric company has the fran­ chise. The expectations are that pe«p will be in use about the latter part pt k August or early in September fWl Fox Lake the line will be extended to Pistakee Bay and thence to McHeavy. The entire circuit, it ie ejected, *01 be completed within the a^xt fipp : -w - . • X', - •'It-,