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W>,JIWn . *> -V -t - v- • . , • » •! ' -:.- - > . > . * • At •••• •-.*>'• \ ' >?v"V ' 3^/ r, ... .. f»fr" ,,^1 J f-Ti'r & *%«*#* *«• * * HC? * %**• \" VOLUME XXXVI. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, AUGUST as, i9«o. OF A PERSONAL NATURE WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. AND M HENRYITE AN INVENTOR. William H. Laafblln Inventor of Sani­ tary Stvak Shredder-Want* Acent. McHenry Entertains a Largs Cottpuf »' Vlaltors Dnrlnff the Week--Whom We Koterwls. Chas. F. Hayes of Harvard watt call­ ing on friendB in town last Snnday. Henry Garben of Cary was a business visitor in town one day last week. Irving Watson of Chicago wa» enter­ tained by McHenry friends Snnday. A. M. Whitten of Chicago passed Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends. Miss Louise Evanson passed a few days last week as the gneet of friends in Elgin. Germer Petesch has returned from a week's visit with John 'Hille at Irving Park. 111. Miss Anna Frennd ufJJhicago passed several days last week .with McHenry relatives. Miss Marie Waldron of Chicago is a gneet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith. Frank LaTulip and George Jones of North Crystal Lake were recent visitors in McHenry. Elmer Groves of Chicago was a re­ cent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer. W. D. Wentworth and Simon Stoffel were business visitors at Wanconda one day last week. Mathias Lanres has again entered the employ of the Oliver Typewriter factory at Woodstock. .Tames Perkins of Woodstock was a guest of his wife at the home of A. D. Loomis Sunday. Clinton Martin parsed the latter part of last week with relatives at Highland Park and Fox Lake. Miss Elfreida Berner of Chicago Sua dayed at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Berner. William H. Krause, foreman at Bor­ den's bottling plant, is enjoying a week's vacation from his duties. Mrs. Thos, Muldoon of Robey, Ind., passed several days this week as the guest of McHenry relatives. Mrs. N. H. Petesoh and two daughters are spending the week as guests of rela­ tives and friends in Chicago. James N. Sayisr sf Si'Tsrlaks, Wis., was a guest of hiB wife at the home of Mrs. E. S. Wheeler Sunday. James M. Walsh and Samuel Wasgels of Chicago were the guests of McHenry relatives and friends Sunday, Dr. S. S. and W. T. Wells of Chicago passed Snnday at the home of their brother. Dr. D. G. Wells, here. Mrs. May me Overfcon-uf • t-is place and Agnes Carey of Ringwood were re­ cent visitors in Milwaukee, Wis. Miss Blanche Loomis of North Crys­ tal Lake passed Saturday last at the home of her father, A. D. Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Miller of Zenda, Wis., passed Sunday at the home of the latter'a mother, Mrs. Anton Weber. F. E. Covalt attended the convention of Wilbur Lumber company managers held at Milwaukee, Wis., last week. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heimer and daughter, Elvera, of Woodstock spent Sunday as the guests of McHenry rela­ tives. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Walsh and son, Thomas, of Grayslake passed Sunday as the guests of McHenry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay of Solon were guests at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Howe, Sunday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago is spending bis annual vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh. Fred A. Schoel of Chicago spent a few days this and last week as a guest at the home of his cousin, Gns Schoel, and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Revor left Mon­ day for Minnesota, where the former owns a large farm. They expect to be gone about a month. T.'L. Grot and son, Ernest,of Ottawa passed several days last week in Mc­ Henry. They made the trip to this place in their beautiful new Overland automobile. . Mrs. William Moneer and daughter. Hellen, of Richmond passed Saturday and Sunday as the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kimball. Mr. Moneer was here on Saturday. Miss Harriet Lamphere of Elgin passed the' latter part of last week at the home of C. E. Lamphere here. Miss Lamphere is now employed as proof reader on the Elgin Dsily Courier. John S. Gibbs of Solon was in town Tuesday of this week and paid this of­ fice a pleasant call. Mr. Gibbs resided in the vicinity of McHenry for some years, but dnring the past few years has resided near Solon. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ballard of Chica­ go, Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Besley and chil­ dren and Miss Lanra Wand rack of Woodstock were guests of G. W. Besley and family last Tburt-day. The entire party enjoyed a boat trip to the lotus beds at Grass Lake. Miss May Spencer passed a recent day with friends in Wanconda. Miss Spen­ cer has accepted a position in the Grand Rapids, Wis., school, where she will teach domestic science. She leaves to take up her pew duties in abont two weeks, and The Plaindealer wishes her every epppeas. William H. Laughlin, a former Mc­ Henry boy, and who at one time was employed in the stores of John Evanson and M. J. Walsh here, has joined the ranks of inventors, and judging from the letter and advertising matter re* ceivedfrom him we see where Will is going to make good with his invention. The new invention is in the form of a sanitary steak shredder. Mr. Langhlin Is in partnership with a gentleman by goes by the name of Lawson-Langhlin sanitary steak shredder. They are lo ca&ed at Dows, la., with branch offices at Minnaapolis and Chicago. To give the readers of The Plaindealer an idea of wh&t the invention is like we here with reproduce the wording of a oircu lar sent to us by Mr. Laughlin: "It ie made of a strip of cold rolled, heavily nickel plated, Bessemer steel, No. 20 gauge, one and one half inches wide, 38 inches long; 24 inches being wound into a circular blade of that length, the coils being abont one fourth of an inch apart, the remaining eight inches being pressed into a half ronnd handle that long. It is calfed a sani u»ry MMN»k shredder because it not only puts the steak in a sanitary condition for food, but being all in one piece has no cracks or connection* for dirt or dis­ ease breeding substances to collect, and may be as easily and effectually cleaned as a silver table knife by an application of hot water and drawing a cloth thru the coils. "As each stroke cuts a circular gash 24 inches long, lapping and interlapping, the toughest piece of meat in&y be re­ duced to the constituency and succu- lence of a Hamburger in a very short time by the moderate use of a sanitary suredder. It makes a pork steak or chop better than the "best of sansage, and a veal steak taste like chicken. "While equally effective upon any kind of meat, it is, especially a boon to the poor man who cannot always afford high priced porter house or loin steak. Meat prepared in this manner cooks quicker and more thoroly than by any other method, the juices permeating the crevices, cooking into instead of ont of it, and the inventor of this simple and inexpensive little device confidently hopes to improve the health and conse­ quent happiness of the nation by aiding the digestion of all in whose home or boarding house it is used, and the equip­ ment of no kitchen, no matter how grand or humble, will be complete with­ out one. "The shredder weighs one-half pound, and may also be used for other purposes, that will readily suggest themselves to the intelligent housewife, as a fruit or vegetable chopper, potato masher or noodle cutter, earh impression cutting a noodle twenty-four inches long. It is practically indistructi^le, and will last a life time. Ton may have another kind, but can well afford to throw it away and get the best." The firm is also looking for agents and oanvassers in nnoccupied territories Further information as to the latter may be had by writing Mr. Laughlin at Dows, Iowa. Alabastine and kalkomo at Vycital 's Centerville hardware. TUC • I I L Oil CIIT OIL til I MESSENGER ENTERS HOME OF PIONEER RESI­ DENT OF M'HENRY. Edward Away at 91* Home Here Sunday Afternoon -- Death of Mrt. Kluier Lvulrr. EDWARD LAWLESS. After an illness covering a period Of several month* in duration, Edward Lawless passed peacefully away at his home in this village at 4:30 o'clock last Sunday afternoon, August 21, 19i0. The deceased was l»orn at Dublin, Ire the name of Lawsonand their mventiorsj,^ in the yeRr of ,s;iJ ,)eiug 8eveuty "Whe^e la My WauderlDK Hoy Tonight." "Where Is My Wandering Boy To­ night," which will appear at the Central opera house next Sunday, August 28, is undoubtedly one of the b*st attractions of the season. This elegant organiza­ tion comes highly recommended both by press and pnlpit. The company pre­ senting the play is composed of the very finest quality of players, each member of the company being carefully selected to euact the different characters. The play itself stands as one of the best. The theme alone is beantifnl and well constructed. There is not at idle mo­ ment in the play. Every scene ie inter- sating and scenery magniticient. The story of the "Wandering Boy" is not a new one There are many of us who remember the grand old hymn by the same name. And what could give us more pleasure than to see the "Wander- Boy" we have heard so rnnch about? It can be said without any hesitation whatever that this great play, "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight," ban been playing to more young men and young ladies than any other attraction A play for the old and yonng. Once seen, always remembered as the beanti ful story of the "Wandering Boy." Dode KUk Circus Oood. One of the biggest and best circuses that has exhibited in McHenry iu the last quarter of a century was that of Dode Fisk, which gave splendid per­ formances here last Saturday. The circus, which travels by railroad, pulled into town early that morning and de spite the rain that was falling the tented village was up and everything in readi­ ness for the parade at noon. This fea tore of the show far surpased all ex pectations. The program of the circus consisted of twenty-one numbers, each and every one of which were of very high class. We do not mean to say that Dode Fist's enterprise is as large as that of Ringling's, bnt will say that the performers are equally as good. It is estimated that abont 3500 people wit­ nessed the two performances here. We guarantee all our goods to be satirise tory. Petesch's. eight ,years of age at the time of his de parture to his heavenly reward. Being left an orphan in infancy he was taken to Chester, England, where he was raised by friend* of the Lawless family. He passed his childhood days ami youth at this point. Here he was very strictly traiued to the doctrines of the Episcopal church and to the eud of his long life h^,clearly remembered the many pas salges of scripture and the church hymns which it was his duty to commit to memory iu thqse early days. These he fonnd to be a great source of comfort and inspiration in his last days. At the age of fifteeu years he came to America, the passage from Liverpool, England, to Toronto, Canada, consnm ing a period of six week's and two days From Toronto he journeyed to Niagara Falls, N. Y., where he experienced the good fortune of meeting with a kiqd hearted tailor who agreed to "teach hi ui the trade. He remained with this uian for four years. From Niagara FallH he went to Milwaukee, Wis., where lie it- Bided ana worked at his trade for HCV eral years. In 1853 he was nnited in mainK^e lo Miss Agnes Miller aud a few later moved his family to McHenry. where, with the exception of eight years np«nt at Clinton Jnnction. Wis lit liaN remd ed continually ever since aud up to the time of his death. In 1862 the subject of this sketch answered to the call of his country for volunteers audP enlisted in Coin puny F, 95th regiment of voluuteer infantry After a few years of service he was honorably discharged. In 1881 he was nuited in man i ige to his second wife, Mrs Louisa Hill, his first wife, from whuuj ue had been separated for many years, passing away iu 1HW4 Among those who are left to survive are a heart broken wife, two daughters, Mrs.'F. C. Ross of this place aud Mrs. F. E. Rus-ell of Owatoma, 8 1) ; and one son, George Lawless, who resides at Woodstock, III During Mr. Lawless' illness he dis played wonderful cheerfulness and pa- tieuce. The kind attention given him from bis neighbors at this time was a source of great comfort to him, more than they may ever realize, and the family feels very grateful to the kind hearted neighbors and friends for all they did to brighten bis last dfty:» Ever since coming to McHenry Mr. Lawless has beeu actively eugaged in busiueas, both iu the tailor and general mercantile line. Hecontiuued to follow the tailor business here up until only a short time previous to his last illn ss As a citizen, neighbor aud friend be has always proven himself a worthy one aud thru his ever cheerful disposi tiou has won the esteem and high re pect of all those witS whom be, iu either a social or business way, came in contact. The funeral took place from the Uni versalist church here on Tuesday after­ noon and was attended by a large nnm ber of relatives and friends. Rev. Mc­ Henry of Chicago, who during the past several mouths has occupied the pnlpit at the Uni/ersalist church, preached the funeral sermon and paid a high tribute to the deceased. The remaius were taken to Woodland cemetery for burial. MK8. ELMEK LK'l'SLKK Mrs. Elmer Letsler, who passed away at ber home near this village the first of last week, was born at Wester, Harg, Sweden, on September 16, 1N7S, her age at the time of her death being 36 years, 10 months and 29 day£ The deceased came to this country at the age of twenty two years, the greater part of her life in this country beiug spent in McHenry county. She was united in the holy bouds of matriuiouy to Mr. Elmer Letzler on August 1, 1896 To the uniou were born three children, the first, Segel, living only three months, while two little girls, Eva and Edith, aged respectively eleven aud eight years, are left with the husband and father to monru the loss of a kiud and affection ate wife and mother. Besides these she leaves her parents and five brothers. The parents, together with three of the brothers, reside at the deceased's birth­ place in Sweden, while the other two brothers are now residents of America. The first five years of Mr. and Mrs. Letsler s married life were passed at Ridgefield, 111. They then moved to a farm near Greenwoed, III., where they resided for five years, and from there they moved to their present home on the Chas. Parks farm near this village. The deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Anna Antonson, was a woinau of pleasing personality, kind of heart and a good neighbor and frieud. Wherever she has resided since coming to this country she has, thrn ber pleas­ ant aud affectionate - disposition, made many friends. Her departure will be greatly mourned by those who bad the pleasure of her acquaintance. The funeral services took place on Wednesday of last week and intocment as in the cemetery at Ridgefield. CARD OF THANKS. In this manner we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many kind neighbors and friends who so kindly lent their assistance and extended their sympathy during the sickness and after the death of our beloved one. Espe­ cially do we wish to thank the members >f the Royal Neighbor camp of Ridge­ field for their help. ELMER LETSL.BR A NO CHILDREN. HELEN ARL.INE 1SRADLEY. Helen Arline, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. W E. Bradley, died at the home of her parents iu Ringwood, III., Aug. 12, 1910, aged 1 year and 18 days. Our whole community was saddened by the sudden passiug away of this lovely child. Though her stay on earth was measured by a few short months, yet she had won a place in mauy hearts. The memory of the bright eyes aud sweet, smiling lipM of this fair little one will remain wiib us, and our hearts are filled with sorrow for the household that has been calkd upon to go down into the "Valley of the Shadow" with this lamb of it* tiock Only a parent's heart can know what it HI»>HI»S When the child, whose tender haudtt are clasped among the heart strings, is snatched away. Unman sympathy is sweet, but only Divine compast<iou can soften such bit­ ter sorrow It was on Monday that tbis watchful oilier noticed that little Helen was uot iu her usual health and from that tune with alternations of hope and fe'ir, love aud medical nkill. did every­ thing possible to save the precious life, t<nt in vain, aud Fridav morning the end csiue. Her funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon, Aug 14, with a large attendance of friends and neigh­ bors The Rev. (' J. Bready, pastor of the M E church, preached a most ap­ propriate sei moil from the words, "A little child shall lea-1 them," telling, in eloqneut words, the wonderful power of childhood in leading men and womeu to a higher life Miss Edith Tnttlesang with tine fetling and effect aud Mrs. Mabel Beck presided at the organ. A profusion of flowers around the casket where the little sleeper lay tssti tied to the love and sympathy of many f riends. Four little white robed maid­ ens acted as bearers, aud little Helen was laid to rest in the Ringwood ceme­ tery Besides her pareuts, she leaves oue brother, Karl, and one sister, Wini­ fred, to mourn her departure. "Alas! Iu u darkened chamber, VVitli (lie Minsiiii.t ' shut away. Through (cars thut fell like it hitter r&ln, Wi* measured the l>a,l>e today; And the Utile bare feet that were dimpled And sweet lis a budding rose. SUMMER RESORT NOTES DOINGS AMONG RESORTERS DUR­ ING THE WEEK. "JEWEL C" IS AGAIN WINNER. First Race Ran Over Fall Coarse Is Won by "Jewel C." Lay side liv side together, III a hush of a long lepo! epos*'. "i p from the dainty pillow, \\ liite as the rtseu ilnwii, The fair little face lay smlllnir. Wil li the liftht from Heaven l hereon; And tiie dear little bands, like rose leaves Drupped from a ripe, lay still. Never In snatch at tiie sunshine - rt'i.V (;rept to llie itirouded sill!" ' ; . H. p. B. BID PASTOR FAREWELL Members of Zlon Cougregatlon Siirjlrtef the Key. Willtaiu Voellc. One of the most important social events that has ever beeu recorded on the files of the Ziou Lutheran congrega tiou of thio place came iu the form of a very pleasant surprise and farewell, perpetrated on Rev. William Voeltz at the home of his parents, Mr . and Mrs. Fred Feltz, on Wk'ukegan street last Monday evening, wtieu the members of that church gathered to bid the pastor, who departs for Canada soon, a hearty fa'ewell. The surprise was the first evtjr perpetrated upon the popular young minister aud we feel safe in stating that a more complete one was never planned and executed in the village. Theeveuiug was passed in the usual social manner that makes affairs of this particular nature so enjoyable. At the conclusion of the evening's pleasures collection amounting to $45 was taken up and presented to the reverend gentle mau. Rev. V\ illliam Voeltz completed bis studies and was ordained to the minis­ try this spring and has been appointed to Canadian territory where he has been asaigued to mission work. He will have charge of five congregations, which, ss is to l>e expected, are all small. The members of the Zion Lutheran congregation take a great pride in the young minister, all of the older mem­ bers of the congregation having wit­ nessed his baptism, confirmation and ordiuation into the ministry. His par­ ents, who have always been classed among McHenry's best citizens, the Zion congregation and the citizens in general of McHenry have every reason to feel prond of Mr. Voeltz, all of whom wish him God speed in bis new field of labor. He left McHenry for Canada on Tuesday of this week. f I>uch .Shooting Season Here. The dnck shooting season opens on September 1 and will continue until April 15 of next year. We are told that the young ducks are quite plentiful, but owning to the continued drought during >the snmmer months many of the old favorite hnnting grounds are drying up completely. The rains of the past week will help some, altho a great deal more is needed to fill up the sloughs and swamps. Petesoh s for drugs. Extensive Preparations Are Being Made For The Holding of Plstakee Country Fair. Nick Bohr and family are spending the week in one of their cottages at McCollnm's lake. Laura and Vera Stoffel and Avis Carey smut Snnday with Alta and Varina 'Wentworth at Oak Glen camp, Mc­ Collnm's lake. Mr. and Mrs, J. Sears of Vandalia, Mich., and Mr. and Mrs. James Lawson of Huntley are spending a week in camp at Pistakee Bay. Harry Whiting and wife drove ont from Chicago in their an to and are spending a week with W. D. Wentworth and family at Oak Glen camp at Mc- Collnm's lake. The While-Away resort, situated on the east bank of Fox river just north of Rosedale, has been crowded to its capacity duriug the past few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. E F. Wellinghoff and daughter, Miss Fern Kelly, of Elgin and M.J. Landaker of Chicago motored to Pistakee Bay and passed the day at that resort last Snnday. "Heine, "who for the past few sea­ sons has operated a small excursion boat on Fox river, and who while here made his headquarters at the Rosedale hotel, has disposed of his boat and re­ turned to Chicago. Anthon Letbin and Lloyd Williams of Elgin passed a few days this week es the gnests of Jndge aud Mrs. J. H Williams at the Ranstead cottage at Fox Lake. The trip from Elgin to Fox Lake was made in a cauoe last Satur­ day. Be snre and take a bottle of Chamber­ lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with yon when starting on yonr trip this summer. It caunot be obtained on board the trains or steam­ ers. Changes of water and climate of­ ten cause sudden attacks of diarrhoea, and it is best to be prepared. Sold by all dealers. One or the most unique features of this year's summer resort season was the Indian mission camp of the seven­ teenth century produced on the shores of Fox lake near the Mineola hotel last week for the benefit of St. Mary's Cath­ olic church of that place. In the scene was shown the Indian tepee campfire, costumes and customs of two and one half centuries ago, when the first mis­ sionary to the Fox Indians guided his canoe alohg this picturesque stretch of lakes- the first white man to blaze the trail along which a million seekers of snmmer recreation now travel annnally. The festival was in a way a moving pic tnre of American history. The event proved a huge-success and the chnrch's treasury was benefitted to the extent of several hundred dollars. PISTAKEE COUNTRY FAIK. The officers having charge of the Pistakee Country Fair, to be held at the Pistakee Yacht club's grounds and pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 3, are exerting every effort to make tbis event one of the biggest, brightest and class­ iest ever undertaken in this part of the state. The proceeds of the event will be used in defraying expenses of building an elegant new $16,000 club house for the Pistakee Yacht club. The real activity of the fair is adver Used to begin at 10.00 a. m. and will continue until midnight. Among the exhibitions will be found Hon. Geo. J. Bayer's f 10,000 bnll, Sacred cattle of India which were brought to this conn- try at a great expense, and other species of wild and domestic animals of more than ordinary importance and interest. The exhibits will also include Commo­ dore James A. Pugh's pair of English bull dogs, which carried away the blue ribbons at the dog shows in London, New York and Chicago. These are only a feyr uf the many exhibits thi will be found. The club house will be oonvertsd i a dance ball and dancing will take pi dnring the entire afternoon aud even ing. Tha club house and grounds are already in the hands of decorators and no pains or expense are being spared to place them in gala day attire. The entire grounds and pavilion will also be beautifully illuminated. The music during the day and even- iug will be furnished by three celebrated bands of Chicago, while the dance music will be in charge of Chicago musicians of high rank. Besides the dancing and various animal exhibits, athletic contests, motor and sail boat races, wrestling matches and vaudeville shows will take place. In short, it will be one gala day and to miss it means to miss one of the grandest treats ever offered the people of this vicinity. Five thousand dollars' worth of prizes will be given away dnring the afternoon and evening. Nearly every business man in McHenry has donated prizes, hi fact, there are so many prises to be given away that it looks as if every man, woman and child who attends will "get in" for at least one. Make yonr plans now to attend. Mark the date on yonr calendar and be ou< hand. Nobody barted, all are wel­ come. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UP? In spite of the many other attractions that took place on that day, the regular motor boat race, given under the auspices of the McHenry Power Boat club, last Sunday afternoon brought out thirteen contestants for the hand­ some prizes offered. The first prize, a brass search light, donated by the business men of oM town, went to C. Furlong, who won the race with his boat, the "Jewel C." The "Myrtle," owned and driven by F. H. Scbau, finished second and was awarded the second prize, an order for an $8 00 3>air c? pants, donated by John D. Lodtz. The third prise, a box of Monogram cigars, donated by Barbian Bros. was won by J. D. Lodtz with his boat "Percy." All the boats got a good start, and while the finish was not as exciting as some in the past the boats made a pretty showiug. The conditions of the race were that the boat making the conrse nearest to its trial time would be de­ clared the winner. The following table sbowB how near some of the contestants came to duplicating their trial time: Hoat Owner Trial Time Racing Time Elbert.. K. A. Warner. t$7:40 04:44 Joseph J r. J . 1< tuk'ttu «ST:20 BU.-OJ Ellen A. 8ehneider... (VV.10 »4:10 Jewel t ' . .1". Kurlonx ... 05:01 Percy.. .J. 1). l«odtn . . .tWuV) tKi:f>7 Eileen . .John Olson. . .(tt: 15 #2:M Myrtle K. II. Seliau 62:00 08:34 Firefly. H. Blum 57:50 N»:40 Hhar pslu »>« er L. A rinstrotigM: 17 Ajax .. Warreu Howell..50:00 Ed Hunter Boys ... 42:35 Lucy B.H en ry Buch 21:54. Thistle P. Armstrong -- 21:15 Two races will take place next Snn­ day afternoon. The course will be de­ cided npon at the regular meeting of the clnb members which takes place at the rooms of the McHenry Pleasure club on next Saturday evening, August 27. The prizes for the race will be as fol­ lows: First, a handsome gold plated cup, donated by the McHenry brewery; second, Vesta storage battery, donated by Peter P. Rothermel; third, Bet of batteries, donated by William Stoffel, The second race of the day will be pulled off as soon as the winners of the first contest have been decided npon. The prizes for the second event will be a beautiful search light for first, donat­ ed by Speaker Edward D. Shurtleff, and a ton of hard coal for the second, donat­ ed by Albert Etten. The basket picnic to Wflmot, Wis., was very well attended and a most pleasant time was snjoyed by all. 52:31 41:22 .26:04 Foley Kidney Fill*. Tonic in quality and action, quick in results. For backache, headache, dizzi­ ness, nervousness, uriuary irregularities »nd rheumatism. F. Mattiatdet. "Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight. ' "Where Is My Wandering Boy To­ night" comes to the Central opera house next Snnday night direct from a successful season in the East, where it met with the approval and patronage of many people who probably never at­ tended a theatre before. To those who have seen this beautiful play it shows how close together can be brought the theatre and the church. While the play is for your amusement, it has in it noth ing that will teach you wrong. It is clean in every respect and you feel bet ter for having gone to see it. And yet it is no sermon; it is better than a ser­ mon, for the most disinterested can ait through it without being bored. Replete as it is with good, wholesome comedy and dramatic situations, tbis beautiful play will hold you until the fall of the last curtain. The presenting company has been very carefully selected and no expense has been spared to make this one of the best shows of the season. Large Crowd at Picnic. An immense crowd attended the pic­ nic given by the Eagles of this place at ColurVa P*rk. near Johnsbnrgh, last Sunday ^ The day was an ideal one for an outing and for this reason a large crowd availed themselves of the oppor­ tunity of attending the big doings The dance platform and various sh^e attrac­ tions all did a big business durlng-fcbt afternoon aud evening and as a result of their efforts the Eagles of this place treasury to the if • a dollars. Th« naturall ior ^ t ^ Ub if there Is a«r yonng as that > .< f ttflfTfcpn as flourishing a couOiUut : ~ ILR. isicHeury aerie. , 1 N > NUMBER io ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TOWfl DURING THE WEEKJ What People are Doing la Oar Buy UMs City--News as Seen by The InriiidssM* Representative*. Batter Market. On the Elgin board of trade butter was declared firm at 30 cents. We are informed that rn*i«tracttai work on a new factory building fey Mo- Henry will begin in the very near f utttn. Do yea know that you can get a hooseboat at a great bargain "by empty­ ing to or writing Peter P, McHenry, III f The North Shore Electric company expect to have their poles set and wtws strung between McHenry Bay by September 8. Several suspicious loo^jg characters have been seen in town daring the peat few weeks A keen eye should be kept on tbis class of undesirables. A social dance will take plaae at 8tof» fel's hall on Satnrday evening, Sept. &. Sherman's four-piece orchestra of Woo4* stock will furnish the music. s'« The Ladies' Aid society will with Mra. Levey on Friday afternoon of this week, Aug. 26. Ligb.t ireftashmeati will be served at 10 cents per plate D. E. Payne, local agent for the Otta* wa Brewing association, Is driving • brand new delivery wagon. .The wagon is of the very latest type and nicely let­ tered. Math. Bauer, who resides on old Worts farm near Lily Lake, tisre** ratio* east of McHenry, will hold kb *net sale on Monday, August 39. See is posters. ' The first hobble skirt mode II* ap­ pearance npon our streets one day laat week. It was worn by a fair yonng miss of Pistakee Bay and attracted con­ siderable attention. LOST--On streets of McHenry on Fri­ day, August 5, a light beaver shawl. Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaviug same at tho borne otf &**•* Price, West McHenry. On the ev« of his departure for Can­ ada the Rev. William Voeltz preaokod an excellent sermon in English tO a large congregation at the Zion Lotfceihm church last Sunday evening. A freight car standing on the sfa|ing near the oil tanks was robbed of lio*t of its contents during last Satoriiay night. Some of the stolen goods were recovered by Station Agent JBans^tk* following morning. The new building of N. H. Baemm, on the West Side, is receiving its ing touches and will be ready for ooon* pancy in the yery near fatal* building is a beantifnl one and greatly to the appearance of that sad sfi town. Three sons of Italy with two danetng bears furnished amusement for the pub­ lic here last Monday morning. The wanderers did not stay with us long, however, as the circus and picnic had already picked np all the loose change in town. A comparatively small crowd wit­ nessed the drama, entitled "Jmt a Woman's Way," at the Central opani house last Snnday evening. Those who turned out to see the production war* treated to one of the beet pieces fvot staged at the Central. A yohng man came within a fool of being struck by a passing auto on the Fox river bridge last Sunday afternoon. So dumbfounded was the man after his narrow escape that for abont * half_ minute be stood gazing towards the heavens before he could jaiiaoa.- rours trnty, Mrs. Ricbiu-il lienry ESIOffe*. TAKIS HIS BBOTHHB-IN-LAWS WOBD FOB®. Taylors Kmlto. Minn.. Aug. T. 19% "1 sba.ll go toCaiuruae this Full wltb my cattle att* touhehoiJ goods. I »-ot a poor crop herp Ttus yea* anil my brother-In-l®w, Axel Nordstruni snCamraset want* mo to coma there. Ho formerly lived la Wilton, North Dafco'a. 1 am tfoiny to buy or take horneatettd when I tfet there, but I do not want t£ trnT«l two times the.**, fur 1 take my brother-In-lawlB word kbout the country, uul want to g*-i joai low Yours truly rata. Peter A. Nelson. Parlllou Daucc Another dance will take place at Nell's pavilion at Columbia park, near Jobnsburgh, on Wednesday evening, August 31, to which a general invita tion is extended to all. Floor commit tee: Johnsbnrgh, Will Smith; McHen­ ry, Casper Bickler; Centerville, Will Heimer; West McHenry, Henry Hei mer; Emerald Park, Bay Conway, Crys­ tal Lake, Geo. Jones; Woodstock, Em­ ery Hartlette; Ringwood, Ben Freund ; Spring Grove, Nick Klein; Fox Lake, Martin Smith; Pistakee Bay, John Oef- fling; Ronnd Lake, Martin Thelen. MetEger's orchestra of Woodstock will furnish the music and those who at- teud are assured a grand time. Dance tickets, 50 cents. Dane* Wall Attended. Fifty-six tickets were sold at the dance given at Stotfel's hall last Saturday evening. Walsh's three-piece orchestra of Chicago furnished the music and gave excellent satisfaction. It is needless for us to say that all bad a good time, as Stoffel's hall has long since enjoyed the reputation of being the only place for real pleasure and eujoyment. Petesoh's for drugs. A former West Sidts eialdon keeper Was brought before the county court at Woodstock on Monday, with Jndge Smiley presiding, charged with running a "blind pig." The state was repre­ sented by David R Joslyn, who Insisted on a severe fine, with the result, after hearing the evidence, that Ikhe jtfllje imposed a fine of $££6.95. The premium list of the McHenry county fair givee the amount of cuh that will be paid ont In preniiniu* lot every article entered at tile fair. It all- so tells how to make entries iu auy 4* partuient. In fact, it is a complete en­ cyclopedia of the big event. It is tne and will be sent to any of oar rn*d*r* who will drop a postal to Gfco. A. frant, secretary, Woodstock, IIL A special train ie now sad* np at McHenry on Sunday eveuiuga aoJ leave* this station at seven o'clock. The train has beeu on for two Sundays now and on each occasion has been packed. It is estimated that abont five hundred people boarded the train last SanJny evening. The McHenry »t a tiou now I toasts of being the best paying one be­ tween here and Chicago. McHenry ha* a larger passenger traffic than siSJknr Crystal Lake tu Wwdst«j. k aad, Gtuitv tiug the typewriter factories, receive* and ships more freight than do** ^ounty seat city.