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OF A PERSONAL NATURE WHOM WE ENTERTAIN WHERE WE GO. AND EILEEN WINS BREWERY CUP, Boat Owned fcy Jokn Olson Wins flnt Prime In Sanday'* Hatlnt*. McHenry RnturUlnii a Urg« Company of Vlnitors Durliiff the Weak--Whom We Kntertaln. Dr. A. Mueller was a Chicago visitor one day last week. J W. Bonslett was a comity seat vis itor Friday of last week. Mrs. B. A. Marray has returned from A visit among Chicago relatives. E. S. Brink transacted business mat ters in Chicago one day last week. Walter Warner of Elgin was the guest of McHenry friends Sunday. John Aylward of Efgic spent Sunday with McHenry relative and friends. A. K. Stearns of Waukegan called on friends in McHenry on© day last week. G. Anderson of Woodstock passed Sunday as the guest of McHenry friends John R. Hunter of Chicago passed Snnday as the gaest of McHenry friends. Geo. Johnson spent Snnday as th^ gaest of his mother at North Crystal Lake. Miss Margaret Ward was the gneet of Waukegan friends several days last week. William Stoffel, Sr., spent Friday last at the home of his son, M. J. S toff el, in Elgin. Victor Meyers passed Snnday and Monday as the gnest of North Chicago friends. Chas. J. Heimer passed a few days the latter part of last week with Elgin friends. Lewis Butl.er of Waukegan was a gnest at the home of Geo. Meyers last Sunday. Dr. F. C. Ross attended to business matters in the metropolitan city last Saturday. Miss Kathryn Heimer jgassed last week as the guest of Chicago relatives and friends. ^Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Nickels were among the Chicago passengers last Sat urday morning. Miss Anna Miller was entertained by Chicago relatives and friends several days laBt week. Mrs. W. A. Cristy of Joplin, Mo., is the gaest of friends in McHenry and vicinity this week. Mrs. John Bolger of Woodstock spent a few days last week as the guest of McHenry relatives. Mrs. William Stoffel has returned from a visit at the home of her son, M. J. Stoffel, in Elgin. Martin Palmes and family of Harvard visited at the home of Mrs. Henry Meyers over Sanday. Mrs. Henry Meyers entertained her sister, Mr8. Henry Mentzer, of Wood­ stock several days last week. Mathias Weber left Monday for a three weeks' visit among relatives and friends at Adams, Minn. Alford Pouse of Chicago is spending the week at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. P^use. Miss Mary Engeln passed a few days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Peter Heimer, in Woodstock. Miss Elfreida Berner of Chicago vis­ ited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Berner, Sunday. Mrs. John J. Bishop and daughter, Isabelle, went to Waukegan last week for a short visit among relatives. Robert Mansfield of Greenwood was a caller at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Sherburne, one day recently. W. T. and Dr. S. S. Wells of Chicago were entertained at the home of their brother, Dr. D. G. Wells, Sunday, Mrs. Pasal Skemp and children of Ravenswood were guests of her aunt, Mrs. Sherburne, one day this week. . Chas. G. Buss came out from Chicago Saturday evening to be the guest of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Buss, Sunday. Mrs. William A. Fisher and daugh ter, Hellen, passed several days this and last week among Waukegan relatives. James Perkins, Emery Hartlette, Thos. Knox, Eugene McGee and Math. Laures were over from Woodstock Sun­ day. Fred Sherburne of North Crystal Lake was the gneet of his grandmother and aunt, Mrs. and Miss Sherburne, one day last week. H. E. Wightman of Glencoe, 111., called on McHenry friends last Sunday. Mr. Wightman holds a good position with the Chicago Telephone company. H. E. Price attended a recent meeting of the superintendents of the various Borden factories in this section at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago. The meeting was presided over by the company's chief officials from the East. Messrs and Mesdames Cbas L. Page D. W. Gould, Sr.. D. W Gould, Jr., R G. Chamberlin. F. E. Covalt, ft. W. Starritt, F. A. Boh lander comprised an automobile party which attended the races at Elgin Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Going of Chicago were the guests of McHenry relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday last F. C. is seriously thinking of becoming a member o( the Empire Stock company at this place the coming fall and win ter. Miss Mary Meyers returned home ' Snnday from a week's visit among North Chicago and Waukegan relatives and friends. She was accompanied here by Geo. Schuenetoann and family of Wau­ kegan, who passed the day at the home of Geo. Meyers. Another large crowd turned oat to witness the motor boat race laat San­ day afternoon, among the gathering be­ ing several automobile parties from oat of town. The first race for the McHenry brew­ ery cup was won by the "Eileen," owned and driven by John Olson, with Alford Krause acting as ballast. The "Ajax," owned and driven by W&ren Howell, finished second and was awarded the Vesta storage battery donated by Peter P. Rothermel. The "Mary Magdalena," owned and driven by John Schericann, finished third and came in for the set of batteries donated by Wm. Sioffol. Before the race took place it was de­ cided by the judges that the boat cross ing the line nearest to and not exceed ing 3:04 -.40 would be declared the win ner, the "Eileen" coming in at 3:04:44. just fonr seconds after the time set by the judges. The entries and the time that each boat finished is given below: B. & B Block & Bethke 3:08:27 Jewel C U. Furious? 3:04:30 Myrtle F. H. Schau 3:04:32 Percy J. I). lxxlt/. 3:04:38 Eileeu John Olson 3:04:44 Ajax Warren Howell 3:04:57 Mary Magdalena-John Schenjuron 3:0^24 Joseph Jr J. Lauletta. . ... ..3:05?30 Ed Hunter Boys 3:06:40 Fire Fly H. B1 U!Ji 3:07:57 Sharpshooter. .L. Armstrong 3:07:5» Oomet. Geo. Kramer.. 3:0B:5fc Thistle P. Armstrong 3:11:0:4 Stellen G. Sti ilen 3:11:51 Hums urn C. Bickler 3:12:29 Charley Chas. Rietesel 3:12:50 Lucy B John .T. Bach. 3:13:13 Yes J. \V Rothermel In the second race J. Lauletta came in first with his boat, "Joseph Jr." and was awarded the brass search light do­ nated by Snmikftr Edward D. Shnrtlsff. The "Mary Magdalena" finished second, which entitled its owner, John Scher mann, to the toh of coal donated by Al­ bert Etten. For the second race the judges handed out the statement that the boat finishing nearest to and not exceeding 4:05:45 should be declared the winner. The race was started as soon as the handicaps could be figured, and each entry ran on the time he made in first race. Judging from the finish, which was most exciting to look at, the torpedo boats must have loafed in first race, as five of them led the race by from three and one-half minutes to one- half minute. However, as this race, like first, was a time *l!nw*nce basis it profited the fast boats very little, as the winners were among the last to finish. This race, as the score will show, was the closest and most exciting of the season and resulted as follows: Lucy B John J. Bitch 4:01:44 Uunisum O. Bickler 4:08:47 Steilen G. Stellen 4:08:02 Comet Geo. Kramer 4:04:58 Thistle P. ArmMtrong 4:06:04 Myrtle F. H. Schau 4:05:12 B & B Block & Bethke 4:06:15 Ed Hunter Boys 4:05:18 Percy J. D. Lodtz 4:05:32 Eileen John Olson 4:05:39 Alac Warren Howell 4:05:40 Fire Fly H. Blum 4:05:43 Joseph Jr J. Lauletta 4:05:51 Mary Magdalena.J. Schermann 4:Ott:14 Jewel O O. Furlong 4:0f;5H The race next Sanday will be for three prizes as follows: First, search light do natedby West McHenry businessmen; second, five gallons of polarine oil: third prize, ten gallons of gasoliue, both do nated by the Standard Oil company. Three prizes are also offered for Mon­ day's race as follows: First, Commodore Hunter's cup; second, a brass search ligh donated by State's Attorney David R. Joslyn; third, search light donated by Judge D. T. Smiley. Plenty tu Kwt at Stilling'*. An automobile party of seven arrived at Stilling's hotel on Friday evening last and ordered a chicken breakfast to be served at six o'clock tbe following morning. The cook and waiters arose unusually early and at the appointed hour the breakfast was at hand. In appreciation of the waitress efforts the party presented her with a 25 cent tip, while the balance of'the early morning force received the glad hand. Think­ ing that they had not demonstrated their oyer blessed amonnt of nerve the party politely asked for a basket, saying they wanted to take the remnants of the chicken along for dinner. Mr. Stilling says that he has had twenty- three years -in the hotel business, but this was one of the worst experiences of the kind with which he was ever con­ fronted. The autoists left information that they would call again, and Ben is awaiting the opportunity to give 'em the glad hand-not. May Have KntertainmenU. Some time ago we Bpoke of the possi­ bilities of a series of Lyceum entertain­ ments in McHenry the coming fall and winter. After making a canvass of tbe village and surrounding country, those taking the matter in hand have received about one hundred signatures of people who are willing to take a season ticket at the exceedingly low price of $1.50 for six entertainments. The series can be brought to McHenry at an ex­ pense of $250, besides the opera house rentage, and those pushing the thing are willing to go ahead and sign a con­ tract if seventy-five more season tickets oan be disposed of. The entertain­ ments will be in charge of the Red path- Slay ton Lyceum bureau, which has the reputation of furnishing nothing but the very best in this line. If you favor such a series of entertainments, kindly notify Rev. D. Lebace, McHenry. I)r. K. M. Harib, Kye Sight .Specialist, will be at Dr. Chamberlin's office, West McHenry, Monday and Tuesday. Sept. 5 apd 6. Eyes tested free and all work guaranteed^ Peteeoh's for druga. ̂ EXCHANGE mi Efetiiunt) uLtnmiiuo. HAPPENINGS IN M'HENRY AND ADJACENT COUNTIES. A Miscellaneous Assortment of New* 'a CodiIrdmiI Form For Conven­ ience of Bag? People. In the electric storm Monday night of iast weok Fred Rosenthal of Crystal Lake lost five cows in one bunch behind his barn, struck by lightning. The bulls in the wheat pit got a great shock when they learned that Illinois had produced 45,000,000 bushels of wheat this year Illinois can grow wheat or nearly anything else. A seventeen year old "section hand" wan recently caught in the feet of plae ing ties on the track near Waukegau joat before a fast Northwestern train wits due. This was the third attempt within five days to wreck the train. About ninety names a day are being dropped from the pension rolls. Tbe average is equivalent to about 2.700 deaths a month, or 820,000 annually among survivors of the civil war who were drawing pensions from the govern ment. Another giant merger was completed in Racine recently when the J. I. Case company took over the entire output of the Pierce Motor Car company. The car will no longer be known as the Pierce-Racine, but its uauie will be changed to tbe Cat-e car. Roderick Ames, the ton of Roderick Ames of Rosecrans, Lake county, is a forest fire victim at Big ('reek in the Coeur d'Alene district, Idaho. Mr Ames is the son of Roderick Ames of Rosecrans, pioneer and one of tbe very early Browe school teachers. Herman Eckoff, a farmer about, font miles south of Beecher, broke til I n-eordu for average yield of the oat« <-ropthis year. He reports that fifty acres yield ed 3,400 bnshels, an averaK* <•> sixty nix bushels per acre, also that the Iwwt, part of it, a 10-acre tract, yielded 1,000 bush­ els, or 100 bushels per acie. A novel feature to be shown at the Lake county fair this month will he a display of the North Shore Klectric com­ pany, showing the application wf elec­ tric power to all kinds of farm machin­ ery. This display will cost the ex­ hibitors about $2,000 and will be ex­ hibited in a tent 30x70 feet, the ex hibitions to be free to all It is reported that the dread disease am^ng cattle, autt rax, has put in its appearance in some of our nearby com­ munities and farmers have been sus taining heavy losses to their dairy herde from the disease It is said that in the vicinity of Barrington there have been hundreds of cases, and one farmer is reported to have lost twenty five cattle. Three young men are ramping at Hotel Green, Geneva Lake, for a few weeks in company with a swimming trainer. They are preparing for tbe ten mile marathon race in tbe Mississippi river at St. Louis on Labor day. The training consists in part of a daily swim across the lake from Y. M C. A. camp to Green's. Sunday afternoon one of tbe fellows, seventeen years old, swam the distance in twenty seven minutes. A baby girl, weighing one and one- half pounds and less than twelve inches in length, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wallace, who live on a farm east of Duquoin*. The infant is so small that a match will hide one of ber fingers, while her head is about the size of a hen's egg. Other tiny mites born recently are a girl weighing oue pouud and twelve ounces at Moosic, Pa., and another at East Templeton, Mass , which weighed one pound and fifteen ounces. Marta Gierts, an Elgin girl, daughter of Charles Giertz, is a member of the cast of "Madame X" which opened last week at Atlantic City and the under­ study for the leading lady. There is little doubt that she will play tbe lead­ ing part before the season is over. At present she is playing the role of tbe housekeeper. Her handling of the part attracted the attention of the managers and she has been made understudy of the mystic leading character. The play is booked for runs in New York City and Boston, which will fill the entire season. M iss Rnby Dale, the music tear her who fasted for thirty days betweeu July 11 and August 10, is so far recovered from the effects of her long abstiuence from food that she has been taken from Sherman hospital, Elgin, where she was treated for two weeks, and Wednesday went to Hoopeston, III , where she will rest for tbe remainder of the summer, recuperating herstrengtb to take up her classes in the kindergarten method of teaching music in the fall. As yet it is impossible to say whether or not the minor digestive troubles, which were the canse of tbe fast, have been cured by the strenuous treatment. The government has decided to open a few postal savings banks thruont tbe country this year as an experiment and these will be established in tbe second and third class offices, which are better fitted to take care of tbe additional work than are the larger offices. A few banks will be established in Iliiuois, and Elgin will, in all probability, be one of the first cities in this locality to acquire postal savings bank conveu fences. Tbe Elgin postmaster was one of tbe first to file application for a new bank and it is expected that the postal savings bank feature will be established In chs Elgin poatogoe about Oct. 1. OPENING OF SCHOOL. McHenry Public and St. Mary's Parochial Schools Open Tuesday. Both, the McHenry public and St. Mary's parochial schools will begin theij- fall terms next Tuesday, Sept. 6. Both schools expect to begin the season with a larger attendance than ever be fore and all preparations for the open­ ing are now welt under way. Those who expect to enteY either of the schools are requested to enter at the beginning. The first week of the term may give the pupil such a start as to enable him or her to work intelligently the balance of the year. All pupils who expect to enter the public school are requested to bring their card of promotion with them on the opening day. Those who wish to attend the county fair at Woodstock next week will be allowed one day ot absence upon presentation of a written statement sigued by the. parent or guardian. Following is the corps of teachers who will have charge of tbe McHeury public school during thecomiug school year: HiKhschr*»l . \ . Ktlg.-tr Nye, Superintendent Mi*?. Airtu*.. A. IVrry. Asstsi-mt Seventh and i ' ighth Kiade .Miss Alice I. Knox Fifth :in<l sixth k ri idles . vii.ss Myrtle L. Wattle-- Third and fourt h grades. Miss Clara V. Stoffel First and second tria e» Mrs. Marion Overtoil Urrf-le assistant . Miss Pearl C lax ton Music superintendent . Miss Aliria lioKgeveen The superintendent will be at the school building on Saturday, Sept. 8, from ten to\welve o'clock to '.nterview an\ one alHvit their studies and all uew pnpiln or those who are not properly clarified in their school work There will also l>e a teacher*' meeting at the Nchooi bmiiling at tvpo p. m on the **ine day and those who cannot call in morning are asked to do so just pre­ ceding or following this meeting. The total enrollment of the school last year averaged about 200, but it is expected that.this mark will be consid­ erably higher the coming year. At St. Mary'n parochial school it has been tumid alwiolntely, necessary to add another room and wheu the doors are thrown open next Tuesday morning three inntead of two rooms will receive the pupils who enter Tbe attendance last year at this school averaged 110 pnpils. One room contained about seventy pupils, which is far too many for one teacher aud for this reason the additional room will be added to the school this year. It is expected that no less than 12r> pupils will enter tbe school this year Meet* Willi Paluful Accident. Miss Dorlesca Granger lies at her home on Waukegan street suffering greatly from the effects of a broken collar bone, a dislocated shoulder and several other bruises about the body as the result of falling down the rear stair­ way at her home during the night of Monday, August 22. Miss Granger, who resides in the second flat of the old clover dryer building, got up during the night to close a wiudow and in some manner uukuown to her fell down the rear stairway, suffering the above men tioned injuries How long Miss Granger lay at the foot of the stairs and how she got to her room aud bed, where she was found the following morning by Mrs. William Thurlwell, is more than any­ one can tell Miss Granger remembers falling down tbe stairway, but does not know how she got to her room. When she recovered consciousness she was lying on her bed iu her roofti. Mrs. Thurlwell responded to her knocks on the floor and was horrified to find her in the coudition that she was. Dr. N. J. Nye was at once summoned aud set the injured members. She has been con­ fined to her bed ever since, Buffering great agony and pain and it will be some time before she will be able to be up and around. Her many friends in McHenry extend their sincere sympa­ thy. Labor i>ay Ounce. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend a Labor day dance to be given fortbe benefit of tbe Johnsburgh brass band at Smith's hall, Johnsburgh, III., Monday evening, Sept. 5. The mem­ bers of tbe Johnsburgh brass band have been working together most faithfully to give the inhabitautB of that place a musical organisation that would not only be a credit, but a source of pride to the entire community. Like everything else nowadays, it takes money to uphold this ̂ musical organization, and in view of the fact that the boys very seldom re­ ceive the proper compensation for ser­ vices rendered, would it not be well for each and every one of us to show our appreciation of the boys' efforts by pur­ chasing a ticket on this occasion? It would aurely be appreciated. In addi­ tion to the dance a band concert will also take place during the evening. Everybody turn out. Music by the Johnsburgh orchestra. Tickets, only 60 cents. l>an«-.e Next Saturday Night. Another dance will be held at Staf­ fers ball next Saturday evening, Sept 3. The dances at this resort never grow old, but, on the other hand, appear to be growing more popular than ever be­ fore among the dancing public. Sher­ man's Woodstock orchestra will famish tbe music, and a dandy, good time is in store for all who attend. On this occa­ sion a charge of $1.00 will be made for ttckets, which also includes refresh ments. ___________ Full line of early fall millinery at Mrs. E. W. Howe's, over Block & Bethkes store. siiivirvii-K RESORT NOTES DOINGS AMONG RESORTERS DUR- , INQ THE WEEK. Member* of Houey Dew Guu Club Enjoy Very Pleasant Two Week*' Outing at Tlielr Cottage Here, Miss Eva Stilling of Pistakee Bay has been a guest at the home of an Elgin friend. M rs. W. J. Knight and son, Clarence, of Chicago were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McOniber at Jonelle cottage. Tbtn an oversight we failed to men­ tion the motor boat race which took plat?® at Pistakee Bay on Sunday after noon, Aug. 21, for tbe beautiful cap donated by S. J. Mellin, proprietor of Mellin'e hotel at Pistakee Lake. The race was won by the "Doctor II ," driv­ en by Earl Wadhams, with Miss Ester brook acting in the capacity of mecha­ nician. In the race, which covered a six mile course, tbe winning boat olade tbfe second ^>est time of the season, the beet time around the course being made by James A. Pugh's boat. The "Doc tor II " also won the morning race the same day. This race was given under the auspices of the Pistakee Yacht club. The winning of two races in one day is a record of which to be prond. HONEY DEW NOTES. On Monday, Aug 15, Mr. and Mrs. S V. Donald and daughter, Clara, with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. John Peter son and three children, Florence. James and Willie; Mr. and Mrs F. N. Be in en t and daughter, Amber; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Marquardt and daughter. Wini­ fred; Miss Margaret Tuffy, Miss Ger­ trude MacNainara, James MacNumara, Eugene and Patrick Sullivan and Dan­ iel Harnett, arrived from Chicago at tbe Honey Dew Gnn club cottage for their annual two weeks' outing. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton and two children. Florence and James, arrived later in the week. The first day the cottage was chris­ tened "Camp Donald." and from the first moment to the last everyone con­ tributed to the entertainment of all. The ladies took turns at entertaining at euchre, prizes being band paiuted china, cut glass and linen. Bathing, swim­ ming and fishing were every-day occur­ rences. On Thursday evening, Aug. 18, Mrs. Donald was surprised by six­ teen visitors, the occasion being the birthday of the hostess. Games, danc­ ing and singing were indulged in until the wee small hours of the morniug. On Friday evening there was a marsh mallow roast, each taking his turn at telling ghost stories and oonundrums. On Saturday afternoon a host of friends arri/ed from Chicago to ramain over Sunday, the feature Saturday evening being a Japanese lawn party. The lawn was beautifully decorated with Japanese lanterns of different designs, the ladies of the party appearing in Japanese costumes. Tea, chop suey and rice were served. Suuday was spent quietly, some attending church in the village, while others stayed at the cottage to rest after a strenuous week. On Tuesday evening, Aug. 28, there was a candy pull, in which the children and their little friends from neighbor­ ing cottages took an active part. Fred Bement of Chicago made a name for himself as a fisherman, bringing in 58 lbs. of fish in five hours' fishing, one pickerel alone weighing 12i lbs. On Wednesday evening, those who cared to go went for a launch ride in tbe "Indian," but when they got a little be­ yond tbe Johnsburgh bridge the engine refused to run, so a turn was made, and the only man who was ever known to walk on tbe water not being present, the men were forced to take 'turns at poling the boat back. It was a tire­ some trip, but an enjoyable ope, as jokes were continually sprung at the ex­ pense of tbe man at the pole. Early in the week the men were chal­ lenged for a ball game by the McHenry Brewing company. The challenge was promptly accepted, and played at tbe Brewers' picnic at Brewers' grove, the score being 15 to 4 in favor of the Honey Dew Gnn club. The Honey Dew boys were royally entertained by the losing team, there being plenty of the amber fluid, better known as "German dis­ turbance," on tap and clam chowder made by a former Chicagoan who has an enviable reputation in that line. Tbe whole event was enjoyed by both winning and losing teams, with special thanks to Mr. Martin for the feast. The features of the game were the batting aud base running of the Honey Dews, Dan Harnett trying to stretch a three bagger into a home run, sliding from third base to the home plate and being put out on a close decision. Red Thelen, tbe star player for the losing team, tried to stop batted balls with his face and chest instead of his band. The line up of the Honey Dews is as follows: James Peterson, I f; F. Bement, p; H. Sullivan, c; S. Denald. ss; J. Mack, 3rd b; P. Sul­ livan, 1st b; J. Peterson, 2nd b; D. Har­ nett, r f. Not wishing to show up the brewery too badly, tbe Honey Dews used only eight men. The players of the Brewers' club were as follows: G. Boley, 1st b; J. Bishop, c; F. O. Gans, p: J. Thennes, 2ndb; Ed. Freund, 3rd b; J. Tbelen, ss; W. Fisher, r f;^\ Schiee- sle, 1 f; A. Miller, c f. Notice. Eastern Star Chapter No. 547 will re­ sume its regular meetings Monday even­ ing, Sept. 5. A full attendance is re­ quested. Commodore and Secretary Are Preaented With Kxcellent Token* by Members. OUR WEEKLY PICK-UPS Tbe annual meeting and election of officers of the McHenry Power Boat club took place at tbe rooms of the Mc­ Henry Pleasure club last Saturday even­ ing. The gathering, which was very well attended, was called to order by Com­ modore Everett Hunter. A letter from Capt. S. M. Walker, withdrawing his offer of a marine en­ gine formerly announced as a prize to non boat owners winning the greatest number of r&ces during the season, was read and, cn motion duly seconded and carried, was ordered placed on file. Rev. D. Lehane gave, in detail, plans of the entertainment committee for lawn festival to be given by tbe club on the Riverside hotel lawn next Sunday afternoon and evening, Sept. 4, and asked for the full support of all club members and their friends. Commodore Hunter then gave, in de­ tail, the history of the club's doings during the season just coming to a close. He also read the financial report, which showed that a balance of about $80 will be left in the treasury after all out­ standing bills are paid, a good show­ ing, indeed, for the officials of the club. A vote of thanks was next extended to the editor of The Plaindealer for space devoted for the good of the clnb during the season. Rev. D. Lehane spoke at length eulo­ gizing Commodore Everett Huuter in glowing terms for the manner in which he filled the office he held, of the faith­ ful and consistent work he has accom­ plished during the season of 1910, and iu appreciation of such services pre sen ted him in the name of the club members with a beautiful stop watch. He handled the case of Secretary Dr. D. G. WjIIb in as equally efficient a manuer and presented him with a beautiful set of cut glass, also in tbe name of the club. Both recipients made a bluff at an acceptance speech, but of sufficient color to show that the gifts were re­ ceived with appreciation. All the officers of 1910 were again re­ elected to serve in like capacities during the season of 1911. After the election of officers further remarks by Rev. D Le­ hane on matters of Interest to the club members were lintened to. Tbe sub­ ject of dues for 1911 was liberally dis cussed, in which a number of the mem­ bers expressed their desire to have tbe membership dues raised to $2 00. It was then decided by motion that the secretary send a card to each member of the club asking him to state on a re­ turn postal whether or not in his opinion the dues should remain as they are or be placed at $2.00. After discnasing various other mat­ ters that came before the members, the meeting adjourned. McHenry Coauty Fair Open* Next Week The fifty seventh annual McHenry eounty fair will open to the public Tues­ day, Sept. 6, 1910, and continue fonr days. Hundreds of entries are being received in tbe various departments. Saturday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 5, will be busy days at the secretary's office, but tbe real activity of the fair will begin on Tuesday morning. Wed­ nesday morning at eight o'clock every­ thing will be in readiness for the enter­ tainment of the crowds of visitors who will attend. McHenry nounty's fair is gradually but surely forging to tbe front. It is growing better and better each suc­ ceeding year, and patrons of the fair are beginning to realize that they are get ting full value received for their money, and that this fair is not a second class fair, but a leader among the beet exhibi tions of tbe country. The exhibitions and attractions are of a higher class and more people are being attracted from a distance each year. Tbe pleas ure one experiences in meeting with old friends and becoming acquainted with new ones at these annual exhibitions is an enjoyable feature of the occasion, and the "Home Coming" will remain a permanent feature of tbe fair. The county fair is full of interest and meets the wants of city and country workers alike. It is the county on exhibition. It is tbe advertising agent of the county; the great show window of its accom­ plishments. Everybody should attend this great university which teaches by object lessons. Special Show*. Manager C. E. Jones of the Woodstock opera house begs to announce to the people of this vicinity that he has se­ cured four big metropolitan companies to play one night each during fair week. Commencing on Tuesday night, Sept. 6, an excellent company will produce 'Classmates," which has played 250 performances in New York; on Wednes­ day night a big company of forty people will present the' 'Wizard of Wiseland," musical play; on Thursday night a Chicago company will pTbduce the great American play, "Paid In Fnll," and on Friday night is a special return engage­ ment of the fine company producing "St Elmo," another plav with a record run in the big citiee. This is the most expensive list of shows ever booked at the opera house on a fair week, as every one is a guaranteed attraction. If yon attend tbe fair don't fail to see these great companies. Prices, 50c, 75c and $1 .00. Seats reserved one week in ad­ vance. S. & W. buggy paint will make yonr old rig look like new. At Pe teach'a. ITEMS PICKED UP ABOUT TQKtt DURING THE WEEK.! What People are Doing la Oay Wiif City--New* a* Seen by The j yM Butt«r Market. .--W' : Tbe quotation committee find tbe price of butter at 30 cents on the ESgin j board of trade Monday. Alabastine and k&lkomo at Vyettal-to Centerville hardware. ISfil • yg^-y; The Trine readings at MfaaWif** pjflR *JFv be discontinued for the MUMMr, Don't forget to send that boy orglft ' (fit'*, to school next Tuesday morning. for fame Have you seen oar five and tee fast counter Y If not, bettor call in and pre money. J. J. VydtaL Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Stoffel ot El­ gin are rejoicing over the arrival ef a baby boy, born to them on August 21. Do you know that you can get a houseboat at a great bargain by apply­ ing to or writing Peter P. Rothermel, McHenry, 111? Excursion rates on the pawnngwr bsrt Navigator from the Riverside pier to the Pistakee Yacht club oountry lair will be 35 cents each way. A big audience saw li Wandering Roy Tonight" it the Css- tral opera house last Sunday evening. The production seemed to pleaae the audience. The McHenry oaiiftiag factory wtll begin operations the first of next week and those who are looking for work would do well to let their wants be known to Hanly Bros, at once. That* will be work for quite a force. Robt. Vogt, who resides aaat of Me* Henry, wishes, thru the columns of The Plaindealer, to thank tha many kind neighbors and frieuds for tbe help ex* tended during tbe reae&t fir* At fete place. Messrs. F. B. Doolittle and C. C Tan Dyne have opened a first-class coffee and tea store in the Mrs. J&coh JBonalett building in Centerville. Both young men are hustlers and will no doubt do a good business. Quite a number ot our peqcferdjftapi- ed the automobile road races at Elgin last Friday and Saturday. Some of the more enthusiastic ones drove down to the Watch city in their machines and were among the first arrivals at the scene of the excitement. Go to Mrs. early fall hats, store. E W. Over Block & Rethfes'a • *4 A number of the Eastern oflloiala ot ^e Borden Milk company were In town on« day recently looking over the local plant and property. A number of im­ provements have been suggested by them, which will probably be le^dfe within the next few months. Everyday will be children's day ft the McHenry county fair this year. All children under twelve years of agf will tte admitted free each day of the fair. They are invited to come to the fair every day their parents can spare them, and ride on the merry^-go-round and Shetland ponies Mid amuse themselves to their hearts' content A horse race between two, ataftdi owned by Jacob Frennd of Spring Grove \ and John F. Freund, who lives near Ring wood, was pulled off at the Solon race track on Tuesday afternoon. The ' event was "noised" around among Mc­ Henry horse flesh lovers, with the re­ sult that quite a number from thie place saw the match. John F. '• bona won the race, making the last heat in 2:51. An ice cream festival, program and presentation of cups to the winners of the various races during the season will; take place on the Riverside lawn next v Sunday afternoon and evening The' event is given under the auspices of tbe McHenry Power Boat club and ft is ' to be hoped that the event will be targe- ly attended. The program will consist of solos, duets, quartets and inatra- ..flip mental numbers. A baud will also he jf j in attendance to furnish music. J. .i The Elgin team of Catholic Foresters ' defeated a picked team of MeHe&?y players at the baseball yard last Sanday * |p* afternoon by the close score of 10 to 9. About twenty spectators watched the contest Next Snnday tbe McHenry team crosses bats with the Round !*ake . V aggregation, while the following day, ,WV Monday afternoon, the W(WMi»k«k A. J~ C. team will be tbe attraction at the local diamond. Both games will ba^ | called at 2 .30 p. m. General admlaaien, < 35c; ladies and children, 15c. Thia. ; price includes a grand stand seat. In answer to an inquiry made by Vil­ lage Clerk Price of the state game oom- missioner at Springfield it fsssd * that the first day of September is in the closed season. All offenders of the law are promised an arrest and coavicUon In section 1 of the game laws will be found the following; "And it shall ha unlawful to kill, hunt, ensnare, entrap, or attempt to kill, hunt, ecsaars. satrap or otherwise destroy any wild goose, duck brant, coot (mod heu'. rap or other water fowl at any time froia 15th day of April to toe isi amy of 8s*- tegiber, oolh inclusive. III h