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^ »*.. , *r-r- v*** ,;"' * ' ^ - # * ^ " - 1 ' . • : - • • « * • : « r ' - • • • m < * $ n ^ # . -.: r Vi, /.v-4 * ; - x ' " " * ' / ̂• * . I , , , *{i"i%: ^ k * ^ **/ *;, * -f ; , , "t ,•**•* * ,f , « <*4 • * * r v M ^ mH * • • e *• ' ^ *, ,\ y , ; ̂ ; V •. •:' •• «' .*•&* •; >4 '"I ;: VOLUME XXX VM. WEEKLY PERSONAL ITEMS MoHENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY, APRIL 18.1912. *rtJMBER 44. CMXS MB GOERS er AlteK M MR BOSY UTM-WtUfit M SEEN |r.PUIIIDEALEX UMHtTEXf AND HANDED. MTU ftim OFFICE »? @pt FRIEND*. Miss Florence <Howe was a Richmond visitor Sunday. ' J. N. MillarwasaHs^vardvlsitor test week Friday. C. EL Gayloidspent4Mvei»ld«jB last* week at Piano, III. Miss Mauds Ibeeh «rsi « Chicago visitor last week Friday Ear! Brown spent FrMay tfffttait weak in the metropolitan city. John W. Fay of (Jhicsgo spent'Stm- day with his family here. Miss Rosa Althoff has returned -front fi week's stay in Chicago. Charles Stoffel was a fiatyard vis­ itor on Friday of last week. -Everett Hunter was a btuiommuu- •ator ha Chicago Saturday last. - J. B. Buss spent part of last week at Belvidere, Free port and RockfoYtf, Richard Wray of Richmond was a visitor in town the first of the week. William Aebischer spent Supday and Monday as the guest of Chieagofr lends. John R. Knox attended to business .matters at Harvard last week Friday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Ross man boarded the Chicago train last Saturday morn­ ing. Wm. Bonslett was a business visitor in .the metropolitan city last week Fri­ day. Emery Herdklotz of Woodstock was, .entertained by MeHenry friends Sun­ day- Mrs. Peter,B. Freund and daughter, Clara, were Chicago visitors last Sat­ urday. Irving Watson of Chicago passed Sunday as the guest of MeHenry friends. Miss Bli*ftfa»th Thelenspent Sunday as the guest of EUgin relatives and friends. Miss Kate F. Howe of River Forest spent Sunday at the home of her par­ ents here. Lewis Knigge and family passed a recent day as the guests of relatives at Rockefeller. Miss Theresa-Buss passed a day last week as the guest of North Crystal Lake-friends. Jos. J. Frett of Chicago spent Sunday at his summer home at Cottage Grove on Fox river. Edward Sutton attended to matters of a business nature at the county seat last Saturday. Misses Amy ftowe and Elsie Rausch of Dundee were recent guests of Me­ Henry friends. Leonard Phillips of Chicago spent Sunday as the guest of his mother, Mrs. .Emma Phillips. ' Dr. W. F. Stope of Chicago spent a fpw days last week at thp home pf Mr. ipad Mrs. J. D. Lodtz. Niqk Bpwers of Ingleside was shak­ ing hands wjth MpHenry friends on §at^rffyy pf last wpefc. Mrs. Sheparfl MX| ̂ aujjhtflr, gea^ripe, ^Isited with Mr. and Mrs. Mprriman fast Sunday ^fternoorj. P3b. Gaylprd pf Wppfistopk spent Sun- fay in the home of his parents, «r. and Mrs. C. E. Gaylord. Dr. and Mrs. W. C. Besley and chil 4ren of Woodstock »ptmi Suiiimy at the home of H. E. Price. Mesdames Ed. Beach and Harmon Hall of Lake Geneva, Wis , passed a day recently in MeHenry. Gilbert McOmber of Chicago spent Sunday at the home of his parents, ME. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber. Alford Pouse of Chicago was enter­ tained in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pduse, Sunday. UP MM) Mrs. William Schneider of Woodstock were guests in the home of ||r. aud Mrs. L. F. Block Sunday. . Misses Agnes and Anna Carey of •Hingwood visited Elgin relatives and friends the latter part of last week. . Miss Margaret Knox spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. C. D. Whiting, in Woodstock. Peter H". Weber has gone to Bel vi­ de re to enter the' eta ploy of the (Chica­ go &North western railroad company. Miss Blanche Looniis of North Crys­ tal Lake spent Sunday at (he home of tier parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Loom- is • Miss Jva Mead of Elgfn was the; guesi of her parents, kostmas^er and iff*. H. f. *Mea4, qatur^ay and Suq- "jflre. LfHflpbeFe ^ son, Qeqrge,' spent ^aturdv at Oip hqipe of Pr. W. C. Besley and family at Woqd- s$qck. Mr. «nd Mrs. August Walters of Wopdstqek were guests of Mr, aod || rs. Merriman from Saturday evening imtil Sunday noout |fr. and Mrs, J, E, Waite of Lake Geneva, Wis,, passed a day last *eek tS the guests of the former's parents, nr. and Mrs. Rollm Waite. Harry Bollinger of Sycamore, for- perly employed in the offloe of the E. Hunter/ Boat factory here, oalledon llcHenry friends Sunday, Mrs. C, D, Whiting and infant son returned to their home at the county •eat Friday evening after a two weeks' Visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mra, Edmund Knox. Mrs. Wm. Bonslett spent 1!uesday in the windy oify. J. C. Debrecht was a business visitor in Chicago Wednesday. Jytiss Josephine Eqgeln was a Wood stook caller last week. H. E. Buch was a business visitor in the windy city Tuesday. John Wollar was among the Chicago passengers Monday morning. Misses Dora and Clara Stoffel Were Chicago visitors last Saturday. Mrs. Frank Schnabel boarded the Chicago train Monday morning. Mrs. Anna Mollohan and daughter, Ella, were Cliicagx) visitors Saturday. Mrs. J. B. Buss and daughter, Mar­ garet, were wHsriy city visitors Sun­ day. Mrs. R. G. ChamberliQ spent Wed- tiesday as .the guest of Waukegan rel­ atives. C. F. Nonafer aManded to business matters in the metropolitan city Wed­ nesday. Mrs. C. JU ipage was a metropolitan city visitor last Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Frank Haase (ft ChtC8go is spending: the week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Tietz. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gould were among the Chicago passengers last Saturday morning. Mrs. J. E. Wirfs of Chicago spent the first of the week as the guest of Mrs. Casper Wirfs here. Mrs. J. tf. Preston was out frorh Chicago the first of the week looking after business matters here. Mrs. Casper Wirfs is spending a few days this week as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wirfs in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Albrecht of Al­ gonquin spent Sunday in the home of i their daughter, Mrs. L. F. Block. Simon Stoffel, James B. Perry, C. L. Page and F. Martin boarded the Chi­ cago train this (Thursday) morning. Miss Susie Schreiner of Woodstock spent Sunday at the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Schreiner. Mrs. Wm. Wilson of Chicago was a guest of her mother and sister, Mrs. Sherburne and Miss Anna, recently. Addison Fried berg of Ravenswood spent Saturday evening and Sunday at the home of D. E. Payne and family. Miss Dora Hutson of Woodstock was entertained in the home of her par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Hutson, Sun­ day. Peter Leickem of Kenosha, Wis., passed Saturday, Sunday and Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anton Pfaff. Robert Frisby, who i6 now employed in the wire mills in Waukegan, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Frisby. A. K. Nordqtiist left Tuesday morn­ ing for Geyser, Mont., where he will look after his farming interests the coming season. MrS. Lewis McDonald returned to her home at the county seat Tuesday afternqon, after a few days' visit at (.he home of heF Parents, Mr. snd Mrs. Jj. F. Newman. Mr. McDonald was here Sunday. v i\.fter a ten dsy8' stay at thp Riley pottage on Windy Pqiqt, Lily lake, W. |f. Holtz $n<| p^rty returned home Sifqnday. Experiences varied frqm ice- ^re^Mqg tq rescues, bMt, pevertheless, fjilly COM Id *BQW « tiqe buqch ol ducks, despite their soaroity. Messrs. W. F. Riley and T, P. Bue of Chicago were Sunday guests, when a duck dinner was served. THE rOX RIVEK DAN. The secretary of the MeHenry Busi­ ness Men's Fox River Dam committee has sent out an appeal to the subscrib­ ers to the proposed new dam to send their remittances without further delay. Quite a number have not as yet donated and it is up to those to get busy. In the circular letter that has been sent out it plainly states that a dam cannot be buiit, or contract iei, Until sufficient funds have been col­ lected to cover the entire cost of the proposed dam. The committee hopes to get the necessary funds so as to be able to start work on the new dam next month. A meeting will be held April 26. THE SAME OLD STORY. It was the same old story at The IMaindealer oftice this (Thursday) morn­ ing. items were beitag telephoned in up unti) noon today and &s & result it was necessary for us to disappoint soine. We are sincere in what we said |n last week*-a issue. Uqless changes of advertisements are in this office be­ fore noqn on We^qes^ay^i we cannot i$ake the change. Ne^siteiqs iqust be t£}pphqneg qr seqt in nq later than three o'clock Wednesday afternoon. CmWTICif? WINS OCT AT VILLAGE ELECTIOU ELD IERE WESDAY EJECTION SATURDAY fHOfl 1 TO • r,* I hereby announce myself sa a candi­ date for member of the board of edu­ cation. Being a heavy tax payer and having five children attending our school, I am naturally Interested both as regards money matters and in the education of your as well as my chil­ dren. WM. BONSLETT. ANNUAL MEETING OF MYSTICS. The anniversary meeting of the Mys­ tic Workers society of this place will take place at their hall cm next Thurs­ day evening, April 25. After the reg­ ular business session, cards ami re­ freshments will be indulged in. All members are urgently requested to he present. MMEK8 ARE DEFEATED FTY FIFTY VOTES --BOTH FACTIONS DO HARD AID EFFEC­ TIVE WORK. With the close of the polls at five o'clock on Tuesday afternoon of this week there came to an end one of the most bitterly fought village elections ever waged in the village of MeHenry and as a result the complete Citizens' tioket was elected -by a majority of fifty votes. The battle was a royal one from start to finish and from the returns one can easily see thxt the candidates on the Cttftens* ticket were perfectly organized and the voting machine back of them certainly delivered the goods. That they were well organized no one will doubt and that the victory was an overwhelming one is also plain to be seen. During the past few years the vil­ lage elections in MeHenry have been fought between factions headed by Simon Stoffel and M. L. Worts, ajid ever since F. H. Wattles defeated Simon Stoffel for the village board presidency the Worts forces have had everything pretty well their own way. The Worts followers have been gain­ ing in strength each year. Three years ago when Simon Stoffel and F. H. Wattles battled for the office of president of the village board the vote was a very doae one in favor of Mr. Wattles. Last year Peter J. Freund and John H. Miller fought it out with the result that the Worts vote again led by a safe majority. This year was a banner year for the winners, who came out ahead by a majority of fifty votes. It is needless for us to say that there was much joy in the'* &amps of the winners of Tuesday's battle, as there isn't anything in the world that they would sooner accomplish than to put one over the Stoffel crowd. The word was passed out among the new machine immediately after last year's election to get Wm. Stoffel next and that they got him no one will deny. Well, anyway, such are the twentieth century methods of politics. MeHen­ ry, when it comes to village elections, is probably one of the warmest little burgs on the map and with two ele­ ments well organized nothing but a battle to a finish could have been ex­ pected. And this it surely was. Tuesday morning dawned fair but a trifle cool with both sides on the job bright aed early. Buses and autos were placed into service with the open­ ing of the pqlls in the morning and kept the roads comfortably warm from that time until the polls came to a close at five o'clock lq the afternoon. All told, 206 votes were cast. Of these only tyur were throwq out, ow­ ing tq defeats in marking. The Citi­ zens' ticket received 133 straight, while the Peiqocratic side received 47. The pqmplete returns are as follows: yiLLAQE TRUSTEES. IJEMOQRATIC TIOKET Jester Poherty 101 William Stoffel 105 Peter J. Freund 94 Average vote per man.. CITIZENS' TICKET Mathias Weber Wm. A. Fisher N ick E. Barbian 100 ...153 ..154 ... 156 ..154* Average vote per man ... VILLAGE CLERK CITIZENS' TICKET H. E. Price 177 The 1912 board will be headed by J. H. Miller as president; Dr. R. G. Chamberlin, Jos. W. Freund, F. J. Nickels, Mathias Weber, Wm. A. C IMlCI f i!«« JLWl iMOUf wi uovww) mQw H. E. Price, clerk. Every member of the hoard is a man of honor and trust and we earnestly believe that the village interests will be well looked after during the coming year. From what we are able to learn the new members of the board will use their very best judgment in seeing that the village funds are judiciously dealt with and that as many improve­ ments wilj be made as the funcfa will allow for. Let us all thrqw away any ill feeling that we may ^ave and give tl^e village board our earnest support. L^s all Work togethep and iq thftt wfiy keep right on boosting for MeHenry. We are all que large family, so as to speak, and so it is no more than right that we place'our shoulder to the wheel and work for one cause--the best interests for MeHenry. MAT WATTLES DBA*. F. H. Wattles of this place received the sad news of the death of his broth­ er, Nat, the first of the week. The de­ ceased was living on his claim out West at the time of his death. Mr. Wattles leaves many friends in this village. DELIVERS SEVEN FORM. John R. Knox, the hustling local agent for the Ford automobile, deliv­ ered three machines last week. One went to Simon Stoffel, one to George Wirfs of Johnfburgh and the third to Dr. A. C. Spurling. Mr. Knox also de­ livered four cars this week. WILL EXPLAIN WOODMAN RATES P. J. NAGUIKE OF CFILCAGO TO TALK RUE WEDMCMAY NIGHT. mm wmmi items The following letter written to Mr. E. E. Bassett, clerk of the Woodman camp here, is self explanatory and should be of interest to all members off the MeHenry camp: Bloomington, HI., April 15, 1912. Mr. E. E. Bassett, Clerk M. W. of A., West Mcllenry, 111. Esteemed Neighbor:-There have been a great many untrue things said about the new rates and they have been greatly misconstrued. Some of the members who understand them have volunteered their services to go to the! camps explaining them. Neighbor P. J. Maguire of Chicago has kindly consented to visit your camp on Wednesday night, April 24. Will you please see that the members there are notified and a good crowd is in at­ tendance? The members will find that things are much better than they an­ ticipated. Please let me hear from you. Thanking you, I remain Yours fraternally, , BEN L. GOODHF.ART, State Deputy. . REV. CROSS AT HARVARD. Rev. Cross spent hist Sunday, the 14th, at Harvard, that being Sunday school day and he being president of that Township Sunday School associa­ tion. The pastors of four churches in the township preached on Sunday school themes. The convention was held at the Presbyterian church at 2:30. A mass meeting in the interest of the Sunday school was held at the M. E. church in the evening. From 200 to 300 were in attendance. It was said to be the best township convention ever held in Harvard. Mr. Cross has been president of that township three years. Miss Winifred Cash, now coun­ ty secretary and treasurer, has been the efficient secretary and treasurer of this township for the past three years. The work of the convention was done by home talet, except the presentation of "The Adult Movement" by Elmer E. Standish of Marengo, who is county superintendent of that department. A nice resolution of appreciation of the fidelity and success of Mr. Cross as president was offered by Rev. Allen, pastor of the Presbyterian church, and unanimously adopted by a rising vote. MISS FLORENCE WELCH ENTERTAINS. Miss Welch gave a farewell party iq honor of her sister, Mre. C. E. Martiq, on Sunday afternoon. The eveqt was a most "enjoyable one for all present, as they were entertained with vocal, piano a°d violin selections, duets, etc. The guests were all very much inter­ ested in a glowing account of a recent western trip related by Miss Alioe Sutton. At the hour of six all partook qf a delicious chicken dinner, most ele­ gantly served by the hostess' mother, Mrs. Welch- Mrs. Martin found under her plate a small box containing one- half dozen silver orange spoons as a little token of remembrance from the "girls." Mrs. Martin ie about to leave for Moore, Mont., where she will join her hushand, who has taken up a claim there. They have our best wishes for happiness and prosperity in their new home. GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW STORE. M. J. Walsh has broken ground for his new store building, which is to be constructed just east of E. F. Mat­ thews' meat market. The building will be of brick and the dimensions are 20x82. The structure will be but one story in height. John P. Weber has been awarded the carpenter con­ tract. , CHANGE THE WIRES. The Chicago & Northwestern rail­ road company has changed thewirts leading to the alarm bells at the two railroad crossings in this village. The wires are now strung on poles instead of underground as heretofore. With the underground system of wiring the bells were anything but satisfactory wad from now on the alarm system should be perfect. N. E. CHURCH SERVICES. Order of services at the MeHenry M. E. church next Sunday is Sunday school at 10:30 a.^m. Subject of lesson, "The Appointment of the Twelve." Liesson text, Mark 3:7-19 and Matthew 5:134(k Preaching by pastor at 11:15. WM. A. CROSS, Pastor. ' ANOTHER LEAP YEAR PARTY. The members of the Just Us club wish to announce that they will hold another leap year dance at Stoffel s hall on Saturday evening, May 4. Walsh's Chicago orchestra will fur­ nish the music. More particulars next week. ** FIRST BAND OF GYPSIES. The first band of gypsies to make their appearance in MeHenry this sea­ son arrived in town Tuesday forenoon and made their stay quite short. Two dancing bears and a monkey were re­ sponsible for the tribe carrying a few nickels and dimes out of the village. jpyiiftBilttGH DANCE PCSTruiiEii. On account of unfavorable weather conditions the Easter dance that was advertised to take place at Smith's hall at Johnsburgh last evening has been postponed until next Monday evening, , AprU 22. AS TAKEN FROM HE COLUffltS OF OUR MANY EXCHANGES. MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OF NEWS ITEMS IN CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE. The village of Grayslake is looking forward to one of the busiest summers that the old town has ever seen. Quite a little building is already going on. According to the Elgin Courier George W. Conn will not return to Manhattan, Kan., but will engage in farming oc a farm owned by him and situated nedr Woodstock. Tbe new milk bottling plant at Gur- nee, Lake county, started operations on Monday of last week. The factory was built at a cost of $14,000 and will employ from fifteen to twenty hands. Six hundred tickets were sold at the St. Thomas sodality bazaar given at the M. W. A. hall, North Crystal Lake, on Monday evening of last week. The proceeds of the event will be used towards the construction of a parish house for the Catholic parish at that place. Ringling's circus has arrived in Chi­ cago and will give daily performances at the coliseum. One of the largest features adopted by the owners is the buying of old horses and other animals, putting them to an easy death and feeding them to their caged animals. This is said to be a decided saving over buying beef. Five minutes after he began work at Dundee Friday morning of last week, B. F. Barsky of Chicago, a lineman for the Public Service company, was hurled head first from the top of a thirty-five foot pole by a 2300 volt ^hock and in­ stantaneously killed. In falling his head struck a rail, crushing In the right side of his skull. Three soldiers of Fort Sheridan are held on a charge of having robbed D. A. Caldwell, a Chicago tailor. An­ other soldier from the same fort was shot by a policeman one day last week, Tbe shooting took place when a num­ ber of soldiers, who were intoxicated at the time, got into a (ist fight on a street car. These soldier boys certain­ ly do keep the police ofiicers busy along the north shore. Mistaking a light at a railroad switch for the home of a friend, Jacob Olenezork of Gilherts, in company with his son-in-law, Henry Engelke, of Freeman station, drove thru a vacant field and off a twelve foot embankment into a gravel pit and was instantly killed late Saturday night. Engelke was slightly injured. The two men left Gilberts in an open buggy about 9 o'clock Saturday evening to visit at the home of Fred Ehorn, a farmer liv­ ing near Gilberts. Waukegan, one of the towns along the north shore, whieh has always been wide open so far as saloons go, will put on the Sunday closing lid one week from next Sunday. The city counoil of Waukegan passed an ordin­ ance of the ironclad variety regarding the regulation of saloons and the city authorities have made it known that the ordinance will be lived up to in every particular. It is only a matter of time before all cities and towns will pass a similar ordinance. If any talk is heard of any candidate running independently it is foolish and wasted. None of the candidates who took part in last week's election have the right under the law to become in- depeneent candidates; furthermore, nobody who voted at the primaries can sign an independent's petition, hence there isn't a chance for a strong man to get into the race. The new primary law covers just this very point and while always, after primaries, such talk is heard it is impossible under the law to run on the stump with any suc­ cess. Country people are in mqre danger from lightning than are the people of the cities, according tQ J. Warren Smith, professor of meteorology in the United States weather bureau and at the Ohio State University, who states that lightning kills twt» and a half times as many farmers as the railroads dn. points out that, in Ohio they have on an average thirty-five thunder­ storms annually, and statistics show a greater number of deaths iir that sec­ tion of the oountry than any other. The property loss from this cause is enormous. The greatest danger dur­ ing thunder-storms is under trees, in strong drafts of air, near wire fences, wire clothes lines, wires attached to poles, etc. Barns are struck oftener than houses and houses oftener than churches. Buildings with wooden roofs, when struck, are more likely to be burned than those with metal roofs. Good lightning rods, properly put up, are an efficient protection, but poor rods are worse than none. SCHOOL CAUCUS. The legal voters of school district number 15 are requested to meet at the village hall on Friday, April 19, 1912 at 2 o'clock p. in., for the purpose of nominating a president of the board of education for one year, two members of said board to serve three years and one member of said board to serve one year. The polls will open at 2 p. m. and close at 4 p. m. Read The Plaiudealer. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. ITEMS CLIPPED FROM PLAINDEALER OP TWENTY-FIVE TEARS AGO. John Miller and Miss Gertie Glossen were married at the church in Johns­ burgh yesterday (Tuesday). Wm. Stoffel is digging a cellar pre­ paratory to putting up a new house on the lot recently occupied by the old brick church. A fine ten pound boy arrived at the home of Walter Bolger, who resides south of this village, on this (Wednes­ day) morning. Among the improvements now going on this town are the following: Frank Calkins, an addition to his residence; E. J. Hanly, an addition, and Mrs. Beckwith, an addition to her residence. The new steamboat, the "Grayling." which is to run between this place and Fox Lake, has arrived and her machin­ ery is being put in and she will prob­ ably be launched the latter part of this week. She is a model of beauty and will be an honored addition to the Fox river fleet. The MeHenry Brick company com­ menced operations for the season last week and will burn a small kiln soon in order to supply the demand. They will have a full force of hands at work by next week and will push the yard to its fullest capacity the entire season. Their facilities are better than ever before, and Mr. Wentworth says he in­ tends to supply the demand if possible. A Good Templars lodge was organ­ ized in this village on Saturday even­ ing last and elected the following officers: H. C. Mead, W. C. T. Mrs. Julia Bishop, W. V. T. C. W. Slafter, R. S. A. H. Colby, T. Miss Cora McOmber, F. 8. G. W. Colby, P. W. C. T. Ray Owen, M. Miss Effie Gilbert, G. Ed. Warner, S. They will meet every Thursday even­ ing and for the present occupy Parker House hall. GRAND ELECTRICAL BALL. A grand electrical ball will be held at Stoffel's hall in this village on Sat­ urday evening, April 20, the proceeds of whioh will go to St. Mary's Catho­ lic church in this village. The ball promises to surpass anything of the kind ever attomped in MeHenry coun­ ty. The hall, on this special occasion, will be beautifully decorated with a display of electricity as has never be­ fore been witnessed in this village. One of the special decorations of the occasions will be a two thousand candle power spot light. Those who have taken the management of this event promise the people of MeHenry and vicinity something extraordinarily fine on this occasion and you cannot afford to miss it. The floor will be in charge of the following committee: Messrs. N. II. Petesch, Dr. R. G. Chamberlin and C. W. Stenger. Fisk's North Crys­ tal Lake orchestra will furnish the music and one big time is guaranteed to all who attend. Dance tickets, $1.00. A cordial invitation is extended all. SCHOOL ELECTION SATURDAY. The annual school caucus and elec­ tion will take place tomorrow and Sat­ urday. This year there are four offices to be filled as follows: President for one year, two members of the board for three years and one member to serve one year. James B. Perry, who has been at the head of the board for so many years, is again a candidate without opposition. The candidates for the three year members are P. J. Cleary, Dr. D. G. Wells and Wm. Bons­ lett, while L. F. Block is asking for the one year term. From all reports there will be another hard struggle on. DANCE AT PISTAKEE. Jos. J. Mertes, proprietor of the Oak Park hotel at Pistakee Bjy, has just oompleted a dandy little dance hall and announoee that the opening dance therein will take place on Tuesday evening, April 30. Brodie's Chicago orchestra has been engaged for the occasion, which gives the dancers every assurance that that end of the evening's program will be well looked after. The floor committee selected for this special occasion is as follows: Pistakee Bay, Johu l'itzen: Johnsburgh, Will Smith; Mcllewy, Will tleimer. Dance tickets, 50 cents. A cordial in­ vitation is extended to all. FISHING AT PISTAKEE. Jos. J. Mertes, proprietor of the Oak Park hotel, Pistakee Bay, announces that he is ready to take care of fishing parties. He can furnish you with poles, tackle, boats and bait, and if jou so desire vou can also take your meals at the hotel. Take a day off aqd enjoy a fishing trip before the summer season 4J_rf opens up. tw-w SCHAEFER-ADAMS. The marriage of Miss Rose AdSms of this place to Mr. Mathias M. Schaef- ei- of Johnsburgh took place at St. Marv's church here at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning of this Week. We will give particulars next week. SAILOR SOY SENDS SOUVENIR. Mrs. A. Tietz received a beautiful souvenir from her son, Adolph, last week. The bo)-, who is now doing naw duty for Uncle Sam, sent the re- uieiiibrance fi-om Portsmouth, Va. Staver buggies and Northwestern truc k wagons at Math. Freund's. 13 iTFflfS OF LOCAL MEREST AS riCKEB OP BY ftMnCftUK B- PORTERS DimiNC WEEK. WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING IN YUS VIL­ LAGE AMD THE IMWEBIATE VICINITY-- OTHER SHORT PAIA^MPMS. Batter ftariket. Butter was declared firm at 3X cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Merry War lye at Petesch's. 44 Chicken feed at M. M. Niesen's. 40tf Early Ohio seed potatoes at Math. Laures 41 S. & W. paint and floor varnish at Petesch's. 44 Olive oil, the very best, ftn per pint at Petesch's. 38 The right place to get the right drugs--right here at Petesch's. 44 Tomorrow (Friday) is Arbor day, the day set aside for the planting-of trees. A carload of new buggies with Ideal tops, the 1912 sensation, at Wm. Stof­ fel's. 41-t# Good seed wheat for sale at the mill at $1.15. John Spencer, West Mo- Henry. «9 New millinery goods at Mrs. E. W. Howe's today. Call and see the beau­ tiful display. 44 War on the Plains, in moving pas­ tures, at the Central opera house neict Sunday evening. 44 You will be sorry if you fail to At­ tend the Chi-Namel demonstration at McAllister's April 19. 4* The first real electrical and thunder storm of the season struck MeHenijy early Sunday morning. t As we go to press about six iitoh^ of the beautiful covers Mother Earth. Fine weather for April. The West MeHenry State hank hQi been designated a United Stales 4tepofr> itory for postal savings funds. At Ssturday's school electiosi voti. for the candidates most interested fln the education of your children. Peter P. Rothermel is driving -a handsome new Overland roadster. lie received the new ear last week. •'m J •m 'M 'VP •M After May 1 the Ladies' Home Jottr- nal will be (2.0Q per year. Subscrilia at once thru E. V. McAllister & Co. M Nothing tmt the very latest in the line of millinery may be found at ths millinery parlors of Mrs. E. W. Hows. -- 4. Chi-Namel given away at the drug store of S. W. Brown, Ringwood, Call and get a i lb. can Absolutely free oft charge. 43 the The old barns and sheds in of the MeHenry House have been rasei to give way to a new oement block garage. The fishing season has opened up earnest and many a fine catch of tha> finny tribe has been made during the past week. The most pleasing spectacle In mov­ ing pictures ever brought to MeHenry at the Central opera house next Sun-< day evening. 44 An elegant line of Staver buggies and. Northwestern truck wagons are now being shown by Math. Freund. Call and see him. *3 The biggest spectacle in moving tures ever produced in MeHenry be shown at the Central opera next Sunday evening. ijg Miller Bros.' famous 101 ranch Wilt West show in moving pictures at thg| Central opera house next Sunday 0*8S. ing. Don't miss this show. 4(1 The roller skating erase has agaipi s t ruck MeHenry. Quite a number dt ' ^ the younger girls and boys are nov, . navigating via the wheel skates. At the school caucus Friday ii'oMfc;--' Aw a to 4 p. m., vote to nominate th» , ^ candidates most interested in the edifc* > * cation of their as well as yoar --v *' dren. ____________ If you want something for nothing, see the Chi-Namel advertisement on page five. The free coupon hi foo# only during the demonstration. K. V, McAllister & Co. 44 The state convention of the Knights of Columbus will be held at Peoria next month. C. W. Stenger and Ws|* ter Walsh are the delegates from tia*. MeHenry council. The balmy days of the past two wosks have brought out quite a number of cottage owners from Chicago, who sts getting their summer homes in shapn for the 1912 season. Spray your fruit bushes and save your crops with S. At W. Insecticides. Paris green, arse­ nate lead, Bordeaux mixture, lime WMB sulphur at Petesch's. 44' The domino and card party that was advertised to take place at WoodwtMS hall last night was postponed until tomorrow night, April 19. The heavy snow made it neoessary to change the date. * The next meeting of the Williu® Workers society will be held the fir» Thursday in May. At this time thj • church parsonage will also be clean*# by the ladies and all members are quested to bring their InMfc