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:'rfA: &*\ :i?/'-••&•'•& •Tfc.-:-*;«'/••; •?$• » •-•! •• ../*» v- -.f7 '•?*:«**»*••&«:*¥» - - „ ,- * ' • ?|? •'•' *"" a fi -i " • • • # * • *sr, "#C .«vv*' «• ,j<" > < • >•' H! *i" | £ s| -ft*' 'ij . < # • > * ' • • % > i - ' * 1 VOfiCTMES XXXV!!.. MaHENRY, ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 14.1911, NUMBER 26. / •" >' , ,,J , r;, *-» WEEKLY PERSONAL ITERS CMIERS AND GORRS OT A'WEEK « OUK BUSY UTILE VfllACE. AS HOI BY PUmP>IM,i!t IBTORTEU AMD HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OU1 FRIENDS , Mi-s. K. F. Thomas passed Friday of last week in Elgin. Robert Haligus of Chicago was a vis­ itor in town Monday. Dr. C. H. Fegers was a Chicago vis­ itor on Saturday last. ; G. C. Bolev was a Chicago visitor on Thursday of last week. Dr. K. G. Chamberlin was a visitor at Champaign Tuesday. Elmer Stewart boarded the train for Cary last week Wednesday. . j.-•€}. Bickler attended to business matters in Chicago Monday. ' Jphn Karls was among the Chicago passengers last week Friday. Simon Stoffel attended to business in Chicago Friday of last week. ( Frank Masquelet was a business vis­ itor in Chicago on Friday last. A. J. Kamholz of Cary spent Sunday as the guest of his parents here. John. W. Bonslett transacted busi­ ness in Chicago on Saturday last. Mrs. Peter J. Freund and son, Wal­ ter, were Chicago visitors Monday. Harry F. Lindsey was a business vis­ itor in Chicago last week Saturday. Walter Warner of Elgin spent Sun­ day as the guest of McHenry friends. Chas. EL Jecks was a metropolitan city visitor on Thursday of last week. Martin Knox and James Doherty were Chicago visitors on Saturday last. Miss Florence Howe passed a recent day as the guest of Richmond friends. Frank Masquelet attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago Tues­ day. Miss Florenoe Granger spent Friday of last week as the guest of Elgin rela­ tives. Miss Lillian Sohaefer of River For- est is confined to her home here thru Ulnees. Mrs. R. I. Overton passed Saturday and Sunday as the guest of her sisters in Elgin. Mrs. Henry Kamholz was among those to board the Chicago train Mon­ day morning. Mrs. T. W. Winkle passed a few days recently as the guest of relatives at River Forest. Mrs. John A. Worts and children left for their home in Chicago last Thursday morning. Mrs. Fannie Overton of Solon passed a few days recently in the home of her son, B. I. Overton. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holtz were among the Chicago passengers last Thursday morning. Miss Elfreida Berner of Chicago was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. G. Berner, Sunday. A. W. Aylward and daughter, Mae, of Solon passed a recent day as the guests of McHenry friends. Mrs. John Knox and daughter, Ther­ esa, and Miss Vera Stoffel were Elgin visitors last week Saturday. Fred Pegel and John Sabel of Chica­ go passed a recent day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Winkle. Miss Lillian Heimer went to Chica­ go Monday afternoon for a two weeks' visit among relatives and friends. C. S. Howard and sons, Gilbert and Raymond, attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago Monday. E. W. Howe and daughter, Florence, spent a few days last week at the hQme of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fay at Solon. Jliss Maude Bernard of Chicago nt Saturday and Sunday as the guest of the Misses Anna and Irene Frisby. Atty. and Mrs. Joseph I. Lang of Richmond came down to take in the K. of C. minstrels last Saturday nigtit. J. E. Waite of Lake Geneva, Wis., called at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Waite, last Saturday. Richard B. Walsh of Chicago was entertained in the home of his par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh, Sun­ day. Mrs. Lewis McDonald of Woodstock called at die home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Newman, last Satur­ day Mr. and Mrs. William Schneider and son of Woodstock were entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Block Sunday. Miss Kathryn Engeln of Chicago passed the latter part of last week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mathias Engeln. "Sunny" Steilen of Chicago passed the latter part of last week as the guest of Ma parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. P. Steilen. Gilbert MeOiUber and Leonard Phil­ lips came out from Chicago Saturday evening to be the guests of home folks on Sunday. Miss M»yme lif«ldooB rettMP»®d Su»- day evening to her home-in Whiting, Ind., after spending the week with relatives h£re. Mime Marie and Elsie Waldroo of Chicago spent the latter part of last week as the gaests of McHenry rela­ tives and friencte. John B. Young and son, Edward, John Relihan, Walter Bolger, Thos. Thompson and Chas. Wright took in the Live Stock show in Chicago on Thursday last. i rWKELSTQN UP AGAINST IT AGENT MM CHICAGO CONCERN 18 ARREST- TO AT COUNTY SEAT. Woodstock Sentinel: "Samuel L. Finkelstein was arrested in this city on Nov. 23 upon * the complaint of State's Attorney David R. Joslyn, charging him, with promoting a lot­ tery. Mr. Finkelstein is the agent and collector for the Co-operative Home Supply House, Chicago, whose plan is to organize a club, supposed to have sixty-two members, each of whom pay in fifty cents a week, some one of the number drawing a weekly prise, sup­ posed to be worth 830. He has been operating In Woodstock for some time, but this fact did not come to the knowledge of the author­ ities until last week, when upon in­ vestigation by the state's attorney it was discovered that Finkelstein was collecting from about 160 people in our city. He was apprehended as he was about to take the train for Chicago and brought before Justice Hill for a hearing. On being searched he was found to have 853 in money (which he repre­ sented as his day's collection), and duplicate,cards showing 161 members. At the hearing State's Attorney Jos­ lyn appeared for the people, and the defendant was represented by Attor­ ney Odwell from Chicago, and Mullen & Hoy of this city. Mr, Finkelstein waived examination before the justice and was bound over to await the action of the January grand jury in bonds of $1500. On Friday, Dec. 1, Mr. Joslyn dis covered that Finkelstein was operat­ ing the same game at Crystal Lake and sent Sheriff Henderson down to make the arrest. . He was again brought before Justice Hill and bound over to the grand jury in bonds of 12500.00. Much credit should he given the state's attorney for his diligence in this matter and for his vigorous prose­ cution of this man who is seeking to defraud our home people, and we feel safe in asserting that McHenry county will not be bothered with Mr. Finkel­ stein in the future. Finkelstein has teen working his game in McHenry for some time past and, as usual, found a good bunch of easy money awaiting him here. Tt its only a short time ago that a couple of slippery tongued agents unloaded a carload of sweaters, more or less, on the people of McHenry, who grabbed theip like so much gold. The sweat­ ers, we were told by some who bit, were not worth carrying home." Since the Finkelstein case has come up, another smooth swindling game worked in McHenry some time ago has also come to light. This was the old subscription game worked by a suj>- posed cripple. This cripple drops into town and starts a canvass of the village with the old subscription gag that has been worked almost to death. His seemingly crippled condition elicited the sympathy of quite a number of our residents, who paid him fifty cents, which would entitle them to three years' subscription to a monthly maga­ zine. The cripple got the money, but not one of the subscribers has ever re­ ceived a copy of the paper or maga­ zine. Now that Finkelstein is under arrest the people of McHenry can again see where they have been "stung." As is only natural, there are but a very few in McHenry who will admit that they belonged to the "suit club," but, nev­ ertheless, it is a known fact that quite a number of our residents are out 816.50, more or less. It takes a smooth tongued stranger to get the money every time. Well, with that over, the McHenry people are waiting for the next "sting" and we dare saf that a new game will be worked here before another year rolls around. ENTERTAINS AT CARDS. The millinery parlors of Hfiss Eliza­ beth Thelen were converted into a most inviting and hospitable apartment on Wednesday evening of last week, when Miss Thelen entertained a com­ pany of friends at progressive cinch. The place was very tastefully decorat­ ed for the occasion and as the guests entered they were most courteously deceived by the hostess. A very pleas­ ant time prevailed and, lifter the cus­ tomary prizes had beeri awarded to the successful contestants, refreshments of a sweet and delicious nature were served. The prizes were carried away by Misses Kathryn Burks and Irene Frisby. POX RIYER VALLEY R. N. A. TAMP. The Fox River Valley camp, R. N. A., elected officers for the ensuing year at their hall on the West Side on Tuesday evening of last week. The newly elected officers are as follows: Oracle, Mrs. Cora Bassett; vice oracle, Mrs. Alice Buss; chancellor, Mrs. Min­ nie Hutson; recorder, Mrs. Adah Mat­ thews; receiver, Mrs. Leah Brown; marshal, Miss Alice Simes; inner sen­ tinel, Mt-s. Elisabeth Krause; outer sentinel, Mrs. John Niesen; managers, A. M. Brown, Mrs. F. H. Wattles and Mrs. C. L. Page; physicians, Drs. D. G. Wells and A. Mueller. Don't worry about holiday presents. We worried for you months ago. Come now* and see what this worry has amounted to. Peteapb'i, . 25 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITEMS AS ttKFH FW TW rntUMNS OT mm B EXCHflMSES. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OP NEWS ITEMS 01 CONDENSED PORN FOR RUSY PEOPLE. Five acres of unimproved land nt<ar Harvard were recently sold at 8400 an acre. Chas. Ddwell of Wauconda lost his right hand in a <jorn shredder Wednes­ day afternoon of last week. Twelve tons of clam shells were shipped from Edgerton, Wis., to an Iowa button factory one day last week. One half a million dollars have been spent in Harvard during the last year --including private and public enter­ prises. Sheriff Andrew H. Henderson has appointed Supervisor Beto Throop of Crystal Lake as deputy sheriff, to suc­ ceed E. C. Andruss, who died a few weeks ago. C. A. Lemmers, editor of the Wood­ stock Republican, has been clerk of the local camp of Woodmen for t wery ty-five years, a record equalled by few officers in any lodge or society. The faculty and girl pupils of Mount Carroll high school have voted that material for graduating dresses for the class of 19H& must not cost more than 25 cents a yard, and that each girl must make her own dress. Men clearing up debris on a farm near Hanover, Wis., devastated by the recent cyclone, found a cow buried un­ der tons of hay. The cow had been there for ten days and was alive when found, having eaten the hay al>out her. A new counterfeit,820 gold certificate, a photograph re production, has been discovered by secret service officials. The work, the officials say, is evident­ ly that of an amateur, and should be easily detected. The number of the counterfeit is B11925116. The city of Elgin recently had a tag day for the benefit of St. Joseph's hos­ pital in thatcitv. Congressman Cop­ ley, Hon. Wm. Groth and James Hor­ sey headed the list of liberal givers, each donating 8100. The hospital realized nearly 83,822 for tfhe day's effort. H. A. Gibbs, the well known ice cream manufacturer of Genoa, has in­ vented a canvas cover for ice cream freezers that is said to be a great im­ provement over anything on the market. He plans to give up the ice cream business and devote his entire time in tlx future to the manufacture of the new invention. A representative of a large eastern shoe factory was in Harvard last week looking over the ground with a view to establishing a branch factory there. He seemed favorably impressed and the directors of the company are ex­ pected next month to pass their opin­ ion. The plant will be a large one and 20 acres of ground will lie re­ quired to build on. If they locate there they will employ I,GOO people the year around. The national ski jumping contest Is scheduled to take place at Wellek's hill, Cary, on Jan. 21 and 28, 1912. This event will call together some of the most expert jumpers in the world, several being expected from Norway, and ambng them some who hold cham­ pionship records. The event is looked forward to with much interest by lov­ ers of this sport, and it is expected that a record-breaking crowd will be in attendance. From Rensselaer, Inch, comes the report that Elizur Sage, a nephew of the late Russell Sage, the stingiest man in the world at the time of his death, is really miserable over the 850,000 he inherited from his uncle. He was a fairly well-to-do farmer and the sudden wealth completely upset him. He invested his fortune in land, and that is rapidly increJhng in value, to his discomfort. Wealth often fails to bring contentment. Cornell Brothers, who operate milk bottling plants at Huntley, Harmony, Coral, Garden Praifrie and Maple Park, 111., and at Lake Geneva and Zenda, Wis., recently made a voluntary as­ signment in the county court of Kane county. The assignee will ask per­ mission of the creditors to operate the plants on the dividend plan. The com­ pany owes the patrons of the plants for all milk furnished since Oct. 1. Cornell Bros, have been identified with the creamery business for years. Their financial trouble is attributed to the high prices paid for milk last winter, when every bottling plant in the coun­ try lost money. A mammoth cheese, weighing 12,000 pounds, or six tons, which was exhib­ ited at the Dairy Show in Chicago last week, was purchased by the Fair store, Chicago, and was placed on sale in their grocery department on the sev­ enth floor. The cheese was too large and too heavy for any elevator to the grocery deportment, so it had to be cut in four pieces and placed together again when displayed in the depart­ ment. Six large horses drew the cheese to the store, and it was neces­ sary to take out door casings both at the sides and top to get the mammoth cheese thru the opening. It was four feet high tu>d eight in diameter- MINSTRELS HAKE A BIT 1! AT THE CENTRAL OPERA NOOSE ON SA' URDAY AND SUNDAY. The minstrel show, given under the auspices of the Knights of Columbus of McHeRry eouncil at the Central opera house last Saturday and Sunday even­ ing, terminated into one huge suc­ cess. The attendance, considering the weather and road conditions, surpassed all expectations. The ticket sale on Saturday evening amounted to 893, white on Sunday night 8124 passed thru the ticket window. Had the roads been in good condi­ tion and the leather conditions more f ivorabie the house would not have held t'le crjwd on Sunday night and as it was almost every, seat in the house was taken up, the only vacant seats being those in the rear end, under­ neath the balcony. We have heard nothing but words of praise for those who took part in the two performances, which plainly sig­ nifies tivit those who turned out were well satisfied with the entertainment furnished them. Those who took part are surely deserving of all the credit that is being thrown their way, as each and every one of them worked faith­ fully and hard to bring the show to a success. The first part of the show opened up in the customary manner with the singers, interlocutor and end men working together most harmoniously. We would like very much to make in­ dividual mention of each number, but time and space will not allow such. When we say that each and every one who took part did his or her part in a highly satisfactory manner we believe we are expressing public sentiment. Tne second part consisted of eleven vaudeville numbers and an after piece. Fox & Roser opened up the vaude­ ville bill with a side-splitting German act entitled "No Vedding Bells For Me." They surely were there with the inake up and pulled off the "stuff" in a truly professional manner. John Barbian's interpretation of the big song hit, "It's Great to Meet a Friend From Your Home Town," was without a Haw and the quartet finish was well received by the audiences. William Fisher as Madam De KaKaack and his horse, "Uncle Sam.'.' proved a scream. Will certainly did do the stunt in a highly pleasing manner. J. W. Smith acted as ringmaster, while F. G. Schreiner clowned the act. Charles G. Frett was next ou the program and favored the' audiences with two very pretty solos. His rich voice always makes a hit and his two appearances last Saturday and Sunday nights won much applause. "The Chicken Rag," by the Misses Lillian, Kathryn, Anna- belle and Grace Heimer, Margaret Wait] and LaNette Whiting, was a turn that is very seldom seen outside of the city stage and the girls are surely deserving of much credit for the manner in which they put on their number. Chanticleer costumes and special scenery made the number an especially rich one. F. G. Schreiner appeared as Miss Frances Carpenter and sang the song, "They Always Pick On Me." William Fisher and Miss Margaret Ward appeared as the "Hobo and the Lady," a comedy number that brought forth much applause. Misses Lillian and Kathryn Heimer in their musical number on the Notre Dame cathedrel chimes got a hand from the audiences, to which they certainly were entitled. Arthur Patzke, the bird imitator, received his share of applause and did well for a boy of his years. Casper Bickler in his singing specialty, "One O'clock In the Morn­ ing," was well received. Miss Anna- belle Heimer and Casper Bickler in their singing specialty, "Come Jos­ ephine," brought the house. They used a fully equipped flying machine in actual motion for this creditable turn. "The Irish Justice" proved one big hit and a roar from beginning to end. J. W. Smith took care of the role of the judge in his usual efficient and easy-going manner, while Herman Shenbert and Walter Walsh acted in the capacities of Lawyers Soakem and Penquill. Both of the attorneys car­ ried their parts out to perfection, while Richard Fox as Policeman Grous- inire was there with the goods every minute. The prisoners, ten in num­ ber, acted their parts out well. All told the sfiow was great and everyone is satisfied. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, who directed the rehearsals and made up all the costumes, proper­ ties and scenery used in the show, are due great credit and it was their hard work and willing efforts that made the show go as it did. They surely are worthy of ail the credit that is being handed them by the public. MASQUERADE DANCE AT RIVERSIDE. The first masquerade dance of the season will take place at the River­ side House hall on Thursday evening next, December 21. F. O. Gans, the proprietor, informs us that he will do everything in his power to make this event one of profound enjoyment to all who turn out. Suitable prizes will he awarded. Heimer's orchestra will fur­ nish the music. Pance tickets, 50 cents. A oordial invitation is extended to all. J ___ Christmas cigars at Barbian Bros* LAKEC0GNTYSGPERV1S0RS KEriisr TO mi swmuum FOR _ SIMHEK KESOST WW ANDREAS DOW OP CHICAGO ATTEMPTS TO PURCHASE SWAMP LAND AT P1STAKEE SAY. According to a decision which will doubtless be given by the Lake county board of supervisors at today's meet­ ing, there will be no more summer re­ sorts erected in the swamp lands of the county, the lands surrounding the lakes being now the property of that county. Today the chairman of the swamp lands committee will report on the in­ vestigation which has been conducted by the committee, in regard to the pe­ titions of several for the purchase of swamp lands, to be used as grounds for a summer resort. Andreas Dow, 2116 Alice Place, Chi- cago, petitioned the supervisors at the last meeting to sell to him a tract of land in the region of Pistakee bay, the land to be used for a summer re­ sort. This matter at the October term of the supervisors was referred to the committee on swamp lands, and today the report will be handed in. It is ex­ pected that the land will be retained by the county in the hopes that some day the land may be drained in such a manner that it may be of value as farm lands. This in reality means that t .e cli­ max in summer resorts in the Chicago playground, the lakes region, has been reached, and practically all the land except the swamp lands has been util­ ized as farm lands, which are very val­ uable as summer resorts or as villages. There are hundreds of acres of this swamp land in the lake region of Lake county, and another fear in the hearts of the supervisors, according to the statement of one, is that it will all pass into the hands of one or two in­ dividuals and will be used for specula­ tion purposes. MISS SADIE HOB ART DEAD. Miss Sadie Hobart passed away at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobart, who reside west of this village, on Sunday evening of this week, following a lingering illness. Her departure brought extreme sor­ row to the hearts of her hundreds of friends in the community, as she has always been known as a most estimable young lady. She graduated from the McHenry high school only a few years ago and was considered one of the brightest members of her class. The funeral services took place from her late home on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Prof. E. C. Fisher of Dun dee officiated. Our people extend their deepest sympathy to the bereaved members of the family. WILL LOCATE IN THE SOUTH. A letter just received from L. P. Kane, who was recently married in Chicago by Father Hoban of the Holy- Name Cathedral to Miss Anna Dodge of Westmoreland, N. Y., states that he and his bride, accompanied by Miss Marie Sainner of Paris, France, will leave Chicago this week, when they will visit in Cincinnati, O., Chatta­ nooga, Ten., Birmingham, Ala., and then will locate for the winter at Tus­ caloosa, Ala., where Phil will take up hid work agaid as lumber buyer and salesman for the Geo. W. Phalin Lum­ ber company. CHRISTMAS PEATURE. In this issue of The Plaindealer you will find a very clever Christmas arti­ cle attractively illustrated. The Christ­ mas season is here and we know that you will appreciate this feature of The Plaindealer. Young and old alike are glad of the coming visit of old Santa Claus and with the object of making The Plaindealer as interesting as pos sible to all we run the seasonable article on Christmas in this week's paper. Read every page of The Plain- dealer so that you do not miss any of the good parts, especially the feature stories. SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. The scholars of the MeHenry public school will give an entertainment at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday evening next, December 20, at which time the following program will take place The entertainment will begin promptr ly at eight o'clock. PROGRAM Carmen* Girls' Glee Club Overall Boys Primary Room Indian Dance 2nd Room Girls Little Lullaby Ladies Primary Klapp Dance Primary Pegg's Dream, Operetta 2nd Room Gopd Night Song PVPTH MEETING OP J. ©. B. CLUB. The fifth meeting of the J. O. B. club was held at the home of Miss Grace Heimer on Wednesday evening of last week. The prizes were won by Misses Vera Barbian, Katie Buch and Anna Weber. The usual refreshments followed the oard games. SOME PORKERS, F. H. Wattles, the looal live stock buyer, shipped a carload of hogs to Chicago on Monday night which, in point of weight, set a new record here.' There were forty-eight porkers In the bunch and the total weight was 19,640 pounds or an average weight each of 40Bpounds. BEN STILLING CART 18*000 POUNDS ARE SHIPPED PROM HERE AND CARY. This is carp shipping week for Ben Stilling, the local carp seiner. This year about 15.000 pounds of the carp are being shipped. The carp were taken from the waters of Pistakee bay, Fox lake, Slocum's lake and Fox river. In speaking to Mr. Stilling regard­ ing the carp he informed us that Pis t&kee bay is practically free from this species of fish and went on to say that their hauls from this body of water amounted to very little and to use his own expression, "Pistakee bay will be free from carp for some years to come." The carp that have been seined this year have all been kept alive and will be shipped that way. The first ship­ ment took place from Cary, 111., on Tuesday of this week, while shipments from McHenry were made yesterday and today. The carp were shipped by express. When the fish reach Chica­ go they are given immediate attention and are soon conveyed to large arti­ ficial pools where they are fed and kept alive until disposed of. NUDDY CROSS WALKS. The cross walks in the village have certainly been a fright during the re­ cent soft spell that we have just ex­ perienced. From the hundreds of com­ plaints that have been made by our people on that subject we are of the belief that the patience of the people of McHenry is surely giving out and from information at hand the coming spring* will see one of the biggest shake-ups that the old town has ever experienced. If McHenry has no one to look after the crossings, why in the world doesn't the village board get someone to do it? The conditions of our walks certainly do not invite strangers to come here and do their Christmas shopping. The merchants and business men invite the out-of- town people in to do their trading here. Now, why don't the village officials see that our streets and cross walks are placed in a moire inviting condition? The cross walk conditions of the last few days have certainly been shameful. Isn't it almost time to come out of that slumber and come to realize that we are living in the twentieth century? M. E. CHURCH SERVICES. Order of services at the McHenry M. E. church Sunday, Dec. 17: Sun­ day school at 10 a. m. Subject, "Ezra Teaches the Law." Text, tfehemiah, chapter 8. Services of the church at 11 a. m. An address by Miss Isabelle Reevis of Chicago, representative of the Old Peoples' Home. It is hoped our people will give her a good hear­ ing. Our tempet auee day service passed off very pleasantly last Sunday and was an interesting and impressive ser- viee. Mr. Cross forwarded the collec­ tion for the county Sunday school temperance work and has received a reply from Mrs. Red path, stating it was the largest yet received from any Sunday school in the county. BOAT FACTORY BASKET BALL TEAM. The members of the Hunter boat factory basket ball team wish to an­ nounce that they are now thoroly or­ ganized for the season and have se­ cured the new Schumacher building in Centerville in which to practice and play their games. The boys feel that they are ready to stand up for the honor of McHenry in basket ball and appeal to all true lovers of the sport for their hearty support at their games. All their games will be an­ nounced thru The Plaindealer and every effort will -be made for the pleas­ ure and comfort of the spectators. ST. PATRICIA COURT ELECTS. At the last regular meeting of the members of St. Patricia court of Lady Foresters of St. Patrick's church the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: C. R., Ellen Doherty; V. C. R., Katherine Adams; R. S., Matilda Meyers; F. S., Johanna Knox; treasurer, Margaret McCarthy: trus­ tees, Anna Frisby, Johanna Walsh, Mary Carey; conductors: Sr. conductor, Bridget Doherty; Jr. conductor, Mary Ann Knox; sentinels: Sr. sentinel, Ellen Frisby; Jr. sentinel, Anna Doh­ erty. WOODMEN ELECT OFFICERS. The McHenry camp of M. W. A. held election of officers at their hall on Wednesday evening of this week. Those elected to office are as follows: Consul, John W. Kimball; worthy ad­ viser, Fred Matthews; banker, H. E. Price; clerk, E. E. Bassett; escort, A. M. Brown; watchman, Jos. Wrede: sentry, John Miller; manager, three 'years, Will Krause; manager, two years, A. D. Loomis; physicians, Drs. D. G. Wells and A. Mueller. A SLOT MACHINE RAID. Woodstock officials came over Tues­ day and made a raid on the slot machines in the village. The officials took away five machines, one each from the fol­ lowing places; J. C. Bickler, John Heimer, G. E. School, Nick Martin and Peter B. Freund. The McHenry saloonkeepers were summoned to ap­ peal" in court Wednesday. Get your Christmas candies and nuts of M. M. Niesen .and you are sure of getting something goodi at the ri price. ITEMS Cff LOCALUffERESt 'J* AS nClEP IIP BY fWWiEttH IE* rmmmrn wm. WHAT PEOPLE Mm BWfffl M THIS VtiU* LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY-- OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. .. ' Butter Harfcet, Butter was declared firm at % cents- on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Block & Bethke's for Christma# goods. 28 Christmas candies and nuts at M. If. Niesen's. 25>3t Cut glass at cut prices at Block' St. Bethke's. 2ft For chapped hands. Benao cream, 25c at Petesch's. 21-tf Block & Bethke can fill your Christ­ inas wants to a letter. 2ft Children's fur sets, 81.00, 81.50 at Block & Bethke's. 81.39 Toys, dolls, games for all, boys girls, at Block & Bethke's. you Your calendar is waiting for Come and get one. Petesch's. 25 Chicken feed at Niesen's. It's the correct feed for your chickens. 25-3t Nicklous Bohr and family are mov­ ing into their elegant new home on Broad street. Fine line of meerschaum aad genu- c. ̂ , ine French briar pipes .in caseo at bian Bros. Just the thing tar Christ-. ̂ ̂ mas. 2^T*\* * 'f} The sight of launches upon Fox riv* , . er and the lakes is quite unusual a%'~ this time of the year, hut suoh mas th4 . case last week and this. ; V Polarine lubricating oil, the best oil' for automobiles and gas engines iiff cold weather. Flows in zero weather^ For sale by J. R. Knox, MtoHenry^, 111. 26 FOR SALE--About 700 rollsjof €km^ go roofing paper. Must close this ouffc and can quote you prices that will b4f>: very satisfactory. Wm. Simes, Mc» Henry, 111. 2$ All be ready for the basket aocial al Emerald Park Saturday evening, Dec, 16. The pupils have a fine program f jjf , for you. Meet at McAllister's and <* % Petesch's drug Mores at 730- p. * sharp. Work of rebuilding the electric* ? lighting system in McHenry goes met- <j: ̂ rily on and within a few weeks Mc^f" H e n r y w i l l b e g i v e n t h e v e r y b e s t o f " ^ - service. However, we could stand fo# 1 a trifle cheaper rate. .j ' The All Folks' dance at Stoffel hall* ;' last Thursday evening was attended thirty-five couples and all present en». joyed the event immensely. Sebsffer'ff^.^ orchestra furnished the mufftc and gavs|'|»; excellent satisfaction. The regular meeting and election of officers of the McHenry councilj^ , ^ . Knights of Columbus, will take plac<%. t at Stoffel's hall next Thursday even* ing, Dec. 21. All members an argeatn ; - : ly requested to be present. Wm. Stoffel, the hustling implemenJvi. ̂ dealer, has received another carload of Cloverleaf manure spreaders and ht* and his sons are now busily engaged in putting the machines together for de­ livery. Most of the spreaders we al­ ready sold. The very latest railroad news is to the effect that the Woodstock and Sycamore Traction company has sold out to the Chicago and Waukegan com­ pany and that cars will be running in­ to this village no later than Joke 15 next. We are still from Missouri. Gleon A. Barker, who has been con­ ducting a harness shop in Centerville during the past two years, has closed his place of business and has moved to Woodstock, where, we are told, he has accepted a position in the Oliver factory. This leaves Centerville with- ^ out a harness shop* a oonditioa which has not prevailed here in many moons. Two boys, aged ten and fourteen years, relatives of G. E. Schoel of this place, arrived in McHenry from Chi- t" cago on the evening train cm Tuesday. " • * One of the boys is a nephew of Mr.,'^>*| Slhoel and upon their arrival at Schoel home it was discovered that they . i had run away from home. Mr. Sehoelf^ ^ wired his sister, who came out on v ^ Wednesday and took the rua-awayst, ' i'J back home. },, V The bazaar given by ths Workers society at the Universalisti^ ^'i church last Thursday afternoon and! fjf evening proved a very successful uiHki--, t taking and the ladies feel highly elat^<4 ed over their pronounced success* -f. Over one hundred people partook o| * the delicious supper served and all ^ who sat down to the well laden and| 4$ inviting tables rrtre 'JLm*. £ 'if", fled with the manner In which "theyrK; were served. Aa » result of the ba- | ̂ zaar the church treasury waa encour­ agingly enlarged. NOTICE € Those knowing themselves to be In­ debted to me will kindly call at the West McHenry State bank and have their aecounts adjusted. 1 have authors ized C. W. Stenger to collect and give* receipts tor all oMftendiag aeeoMn»s. ALBERT ET*HK.