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VOLUME XXXVIII. Mo HENRY. ILLINOIS. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 5. 1912. NUMBER 12. WEEKLY HiSdHH ITCH? C0KXS AND GOERS Or A WEEK IN OUB BUSY UTTIX VUMX. AM SEEN BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AMD HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR PRIEMBS. Simon Stoffel was a business visitor in Grayslake one day last week. E. J. Hanly was among the Chicago passengers last Friday morning. Mrs. George Meyers, Jr., was a Chi­ cago visitor last week Saturday. Chas. G. Frett and family motored to Libertyville one day last week. Miss Elizabeth Thelen boarded the Chicago train last Friday morning. Walter Simon was the guest of Chi­ cago relatives the first of the week. Dr. H. F. Beebe of Antioch called on friends in town last Friday after­ noon. F. L. McOmber and son, Lewis, were Chicago visitors on Friday of last week. Mrs. George Frisby was aigong those to board the Chicago train last Friday morning. Mrs. Stephen Heimer and son, Eld- ward, were Chicago visitors Friday of last week. George Himler of North Crystal Lake spent a few days last week in McHenry. Ray Wienke of Woodstock spent a few days last week as the guest of Mc­ Henry friends. Mrs. C. G. Frett and sons, Leonard and Charles, were Chicago visitors last week Friday. Mrs. F. A. Bohlander was a business visitor in the metropolitan city on Fri­ day of last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Steilen of Chi­ cago were the guests of relatives here the first of the week. Wm. Bonslett and sons, Francis, Ed­ win and Paul, drove to Chicago in their car last Saturday. Mathias Weberand daughters, Laura and Emma, spent Friday of last week in the metropolitan city. Miss Irene Herdklotz returned Sat­ urday evening from an extended visit wifcji Woodstock relatives. l&r. and Mrs. Tim Kimball of Pala­ tine, 111., were guests of McHenry rel­ atives the first of the week. Gilbert McOmber of Chicago spent Sunday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber. Mrs. Math. Freund and sister, Helen J us ten, spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest* of Chicago relatives. Mrs. Jacob R. Justen and Miss Anna Herbes spent several days last week as the guests of Chicago relatives. "Lawrence Smith of Quincy, 111., was a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. William Schaid of Walworth, Wis., spent a day last week as the guests of McHenry relatives. "Butch" Worts and Math. Hess left last week for North Dakota, where they will assist in the harvest fields. Lewis McDonald of Woodstock spent a few days last week as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Newman. Miss Emma Fay left for Philadelphia, Pa., last week Friday so as to be ready to take up her school work there this week. Miss Kathryn Kennebeck of Wood­ stock spent several days last week at the home of her father, John H. Ken­ nebeck. Mr. and Mrs. John Aylward of Elgin spent the first of the week as the guests of relatives in McHenry and vicinity. Frank Schumacher of Chicago spent §unday and Labor day as the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Schumacher. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tetlow of El­ gin passed Sunday and Monday as the guests of the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary Carey. • Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and child of Woodstock spent a few days the latter part of last and the fore part of this week as the guests of rela­ tives here. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heimer and daughter, Elvera, of Woodstock spent the latter part of last and "the fore part of this week as guests of McHen­ ry relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Bethke and chil­ dren drove to this village from Dun­ dee in their auto Monday morning and spent the day as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Block. Postmaster Wm. Hawley and his assistants, Messrs. Wm. Graening and Harold Bright, of Dundee came to Mc­ Henry one day last week and returned home via canoe route. Mr^and Mrs. John S. Freund, daugh­ ter, Lillian, and son, Bennie, left Tues­ day for a three weeks' visit as the guests of Mrs. Freund's sister, Mrs. Bugner, at Wichita, Kansas. Mrs. P. Costello and daughter, Bes­ sie, of Elgin passed a week or so re­ cently as the guests ot relatives in and around McHenry. Robert Costello has also returned to his Elgin home after a short visit here. Chris Bremer came out from Chica­ go Saturday evening and spent Sunday and Monday as the guest of relatives. He was accompanied home on Monday evening by his wife, who has been here as the guest of relatives during the week. ABOUT TW roXUVCK McHENRY SHOULD ASSIST M BOOSTING THE STREAM. Now that the old question as to the navigability of Fox river is again ripe why not get busy and make Fox river a navigable stream in reality as well as in name? That Fox river is a navigate stream is now and has been a certainty for years past, but up to the present time nothing has ever been done to make the stream navigable. This is a ques­ tion that should be taken ^sare of with­ out furthor delay and we would sug­ gest that the people of McHenry get organized at once and start the ball rolling. McHenry should not lose an­ other day in effecting an organization, the purpose of which would be to as­ sist and do everything within its power to make the Fox river navigable waters. It is impossible at this time to estimate the benefit to be derived were the river to be opened up and made navigable. It would mean a di­ rect help to thousands of people and the increase in value to property would be immense. The Plaindealer would very much like to see action taken on this matter without further delay. Let the people of McHenry once more show the world that they are progressive by being the first town to organize for the above given purpose. Few readers fully realize the im­ portance of having Fox river opened up. Few realize what it really means to McHenry as well as every other village and city thru which this beau­ tiful stream passes. Let's go into the matter deeply, consider it thoroly, act quickly and organize. In its issue of August 24, the Aurora Daily Beacon-News spoke editorially as follows on Fox river as a navigable stream: The recent decision of the secretary of war holding that Fox river in Illi­ nois is a navigable stream i« by no means new to those who are familiar with the early history of this section of the country. As far back as 184»i numerous conventions were held in stUffthern Wisconsin and northern Illi­ nois, having for their object some co­ operative plan for the improvement of this river and at one time the state of Wisconsin offered to contribute one- half of the expense necessary to make its navigability more feasible. On the sixth of June, 1846, a mass meeting was held at Geneva, Kane county, and the practicability of the project was presented to the public in 6trong terms and a report was unani­ mously adopted in favor of the accom­ plishment of the proposed plan. About the same time a convention was held in McHenry, which convention was attended by the then foremost public men of Illinois and Wisconsin and even stronger recommendations were adopt­ ed by them than by the assemblage at Geneva. But. as an illustration of how private greed sometimes steps in and thwarts public enterprise, it may be stated that Samuel McCarty had built his dams at Aurora without a ]x>rmit of any kind and because he did not want to go to the expense of putting in locks he opposed all improvements of the river, and partly because of his in­ fluence and partly on account of the new impetus given to railroad building in the west at that time the plan was dropped. The times have changed since then and this change is to continue. The growth of cities in the beautiful valley of the Fox loudly calls for the cheap transportation of certain commodities and manufactured articles, such as heavy iron and boats built in McHenry county, for which there is an urgent demand in New Orleans and other cities along the lower Mississippi, but which demand cannot be supplied by Illinois manufacturers on account of the high cost of transj>ortation by rail. It would cost $300 to ship by railroad a boat from McHenry county to New- Orleans that might be floated down the river U) that point for $10 were it not for the dams. Besides the right of view along the banks of Fox river is a property right which ought not to be taken from the people except by due process of law. It was not, however, necessary for the honorable secretary to assert the navigability of Fox river. It has uni­ formly been held to be such whenever it has been brought to the attention of Illfnois courts, and even were its waters less than navigable it would incontest- ibly come within the meaning of the term carrying place, which is held to mean any stream which is 30 feet w ide and capable of floating a log at some seasons of the year. In 1843 the legislature of Illinois de­ clared it to be navigable and it may be stated that the courts have uniformly held that any stream where the people have by legislative enactment become accustomed to regard it as public prop­ erty is a navigable highway within the meaning of American law. It is now up to the j>eople to determine for themselves whether or not they are willing to give over their public paths to usurpation and trespass in the in­ terests of private greed instead of de­ manding that law and order shall be asserted and maintained. tub® siroiii pi!® POSS DOROTHY E. STOFFEL IS MAR­ RIED HERE WEDNESDAY. MISS CELIA NELL IS UM1TED TO FRANK T. FOX AT JOHNSBURGK WEDNESDAY-.!. W. SCFSAFTEJ* ,% RFWFOTCT. 8toph«Mw-8chil!«r. A neat little surprise was sprung on their friends last Wednesday morning when, at ten o'clock, Miss Arline M. Stephenson of Ridgetield and John W. Schaffer of this place were quietly married at St. Patrick's church par­ sonage, the ceremony having been per­ formed by Rev. D. Lehane, pastor of St. Patrick's church. The ceremony was a very simple one and was witnessed only by Michael Schaffer of North Crystal Lake, a brother to the groom, and Miss Arlida Ridquist. also of North Crystal Lake, a friend of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party left McHenry by auto for Lake Geneva, where a wedding dinner was partaken of. The couple drove from Lake Geneva to Crystal Lake the same afternoon and thence to Chicago by rail, where a few days were spent with relatives and friends. The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stephenson, highly respected citizens of Ridgetield. She moved to Ridgetield with her parents about ten years ago. previous to which time she had made her home at Green­ wood. She is a graduate -of the Crys­ tal Lake high school and last year taught a rural school near Woodstock. She is a refined young woman. JK>S- sessed of many good qualifications and a pleasing disposition. She is popular among the young people of Ridgetield and enjoys the friendship of many. The groom is the second son of Joseph Schaffer of the village. He is one of McHenry's hustling young business men and is the proprietor of the Mo- Henry garage located on Pearl street. Mr. Schaffer is an expert in his line and since embarking in the auto busi­ ness here has met with signal success. During the winter months, when there is little or no work in his line here in McHenry, Mr. Schaffer is employed in one of the large garages in Chicago. The couple have not as yet gone to housekeeping and in all probability will not do so until the groom is ready to return to Chicago for his winter's employment. Congratulations. SUlfel-WMtfell. Witnessed by only the members of the immediate families and the cere­ mony of the simplest kind, Miss Dorothy E. Stoffel. oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Stoffel of this place, and Curtis C. Westfall, oldest son of Mrs. E. K. Westfall, of Bushnell, were united in marriage at the home of the bride'* parents in this village at four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon of this week Rev. W. A. Cross of North Crystal Lake performed the ceremony. The ceremony, which was of the ring order, was performed with the couple occupying places in front of the tire- plaoe, which was beautifully decorated with ferns and Bowers, and the scene was a most impressive one. The bride never looked more beauti­ ful, Gowned in a handsome dress of white shadow lace over white chameuse silk, she carried out her part in a most admiring way. At the conclusion of the ceremony and after the usual con­ gratulations had been extended a re­ ception was tendered the happy couple. After the reception the couple was driven down to Crystal Lake in an automobile, where they boarded a train for Chicago. Where they went from Chicago could noji be learned, as the newly wedded ones would not give out this information, altho it was hint­ ed that a western trip was not at all improbable. The bride, who was born and grew to womanhood in McHenry, has always been classed as one of our fairest daughters. She graduated from the McHenry high school with the class of 'Oil and during the next two years she was entered in the Ellis Business col­ lege at Elgin, where she took a busi­ ness course. After completing her course she accepted a position in the offices of the Illinois Central railroad in Chicago, where she was employed' for five years, she having given up her position with that company about two years ago, since which time she has been at her home here. She enjoys a wide circle of friends, not only in Mc­ Henry, but in Elgin and Chicago as well- The groom is a native of Bushnell, 111., and is the oldest son of the late Dr. E. K. Westfall, who was one of the most prominent physicians and business men in that part of the state. He is a graduate of the Bushnell high school as well as the University of Illinois at Champaign, 111. He is a civil engineer and is employed with the Illinois Central road, with which company he has been for five years. He is very proficient in his line of work and has before him a most promising future. In his home town he is favor­ able known by nearly the entire popu­ lation and has made many warm friends in Chicago and this village. The couple will be at home to their friends at 1432 East 61th street, Chi­ cago, on and alter October 1 of this year. The Plaindealer joins their numerous friends in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous journey upon the sea of matrimony. N*U-F*x. A very pretty wedding was celebrat­ ed at St. John's Catholic churoh at Johns burgh yesterday morning at nine o'clock, when Miss Celia Barbara Neii and Mr. Frank^T. Fox were united in marriage. The couple was attended by George Nell and Joe Lahey and Misses Loretta Fox and Ella Huemann. Both the bride and bridesmaids were attired in white gowns and carried roses. After the words had been spoken that made the two man and wife solemn high mass was celebrated. Rev. Jos. A. Reis, a former schoolmate of George Nell, the bride's brother, acted as cel­ ebrant of the mass; Rev. S. Wolfgar- ten, deacon; Nicholous Smith, sub- deacon, and Edward Debrecht, master of ceremonies. The latter two are also students and have attended school with Geo. Nell, who will be ordained a priest next year. At the close of mass the newly wed­ ded ones, together with a large con­ course of invited relatives, gathered at the home of the bride's mother at Columbia park, where an elaborate reception was held. In the evening a free danee was given in the Columbia park pavilion the event being attended by a large crow d of young people of this vicinity. The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. George Nell and is a young woman of pleasing personalities. She was l>orn and grew to womanhood around Johnsburgh. The groom is a young man of many good qualifications. He is an elec­ trician by trade and until a short time ago was employed with the Public Ser­ vice company. He gave up his posi­ tion with this company a short time ago and has accepted a good position in Chicago, where the couple will make their future home. The Plaindealer joins their many friends in extending congratulations. DEATH CONES SUDDENLY MISS ANNA N. CAREY DIES AT RACINE WISCONSIN. Miss Anna M. Carey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Carey of Ringwood, passed away very suddenly at Racine, Wis., on Friday afternoon of last week. The deceased drove to the Wiscon­ sin city with her father and sisters in Mr. Carey's automobile. The auto party reached Racine shortly before dinner. After taking dinner down town Miss Anna, who had planned to remain in Racine for a few days to visit a schoolmate, called up her friend to inquire the way to the home, which was located on the outskirts of the city. Bidding her father and sisters good by she boarded a street car for her friend's home. On reaching her destination she asked the permission of combing her hair and was escorted to a bed room, where she passed away a few moments after. Miss Carey complained of severe pains in the back of her head shortly after reaching the sleeping chamber of her companion and while laughing and talking with her friends she sud­ denly collapsed. Medical attention was at once summoned, but to no avail, as death had been instantane­ ous. Mr. Carey, who had driven to Racine for automobile repairs, was located in the city some time after his daugh­ ter's death and arrangements were at once made for the removal of her body to her late home at Ringwood. Her remains arrived at the Ringwood home on Saturday «nd the'funeral took place from St. Patrick's Catholic church here last Sunday morning. Obituary will appear in next week's issue of The Plaindealer. "MY WESTERN QIRL." A new and beautiful heart drama, instinct with humanity, telling a story of a lovely and lovable heroine, "My Western Girl." She is reared in Ari­ zona and the play whieh begins in that fair country is idyllic in Itsooneeptlon. The environment shifts to Washing­ ton, D. C., and a hint is given of how graft, greed and flimsy veneer of social affection joined with political intrigue affects those who are God fearing and 'speak the truth" like little children. The story is intensely dramatic, fall of pathos and rich in comedy. The cast is headed by Miss Jessica Ray and the management has surrounded her with an excellent company, and the press thruout the west where this sparkling comedy of present day life has been presented speak in the high-- est terms of star, play and company It will be presented at the Central opera house on Sunday, September 6. Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents. 12 WEEKLY EXCHANGE ITERS AS TAKEN FROM THE COLUMNS OF OUR MANY EXCHANGES. LITTLE ONE IS CALLED. The little eigh teen-months-olddaugh­ ter of Mr. and Mrs. John Freund, who reside on a farm between this village and Ringwood, passed away on Mon day afternoon of this week, following a short illness. The funeral took place from St. John's Catholic church at Johnsburgh on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs- Freund have the sympathy of the people in this vicinity in cbair1 •adaest hour. . MISCELLANEOUS ASSORTMENT OT NEWS ITEMS IK CONDENSED FORM FOR BUSY PEOPLE - The Public Service company is ne­ gotiating for the purchase of the Har­ vard Light A Power Co. Many onion growers about Alton, 111., report a yield of 500 bushels to the sere. They are selling at 85 cents per bushel. Many are rotting in the fields. Miss Ida Johnson of Hebron won the spelling match conducted at the Rural School and Farmers' day outing held at the fair grounds, Woodstock, a week ago last Saturday. The Commercial club of Harvard is making extensive arrangements for a big carnival that is to take place in that city on Thursday and Friday, September 26 and 27. Frotn our Lake county exchanges we note that a number of horses have died in that county during the past lew weeks as the result of being fed on green hay and new oats. Carpenteraville is to have a system of water works. At a special election held at that place on Tuesday of last week this improvement was voted on and was carried by a vote of 85 to 57. RooMord, 111., and JeffersoO City, Ma, ere trying to secure the Elgin Automatic Sewing Machine factory, whieh is looking for a location giving larger and better quarters. Jefferson City offers a factory and bonus besides. North Crystal Lake Herald: Two train loads of men bound for the har­ vest fields of the northwest passed thru here on Tuesday of last week and another on Saturday night. There were about 1,400 men in all, some of whom were taking their entire fam­ ilies, with the intention of making a permanent home there. A young Hebron couple took in the Golltnar Bros, circus at Harvard one evening recently and after the per­ formance became lost in the city. They had driven from Hebron and left their horse and buggy in one of Har- vard's livery barns. After the show the couple were unable to locate the barn and spent some time about town before their outfit was located. Relics of 1844, placed in the corner­ stone of the Geneva city hall the day it was dedicated, were recently re moved by workmen tearing down the remains of the structure in the pres­ ence of a large and curious crowd. In a tin box, wrapped round and round with wire, were removed: A pint bottle of whiskey, four old coins, and a list of voters who participated in the April election, 1844. John Bockleiuan, eighty-five years old, paid his first visit to Lake Zurich a week ago last Sunday, altho he had lived within three miles of the place for the last forty-two years. The chances are that he would never have been in the village at all had it not been for the fact that he was one of the passengers on the train wnich on that day made its initial run on the new railroad between Palatine and Lake Zurich. It was the second ride that he had taken on any railroad in h$S whole life. The Wauconda-Palatine railroad may place an order for a new passenger car for their road soon. The car that the officials are seriously considering of purchasing requires no poles, no wires or gasoline tank. All that is neces­ sary is to take the car into the barns and attach a wire to the storage bat­ teries charge them over night. Next morning the car has enough power to operate it over a distance of 115 miles and can be made to go forty- five miles an hour. The car costs $13,859, weighs eighteen tons and is easy to operate. The little five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Robb of Marengo was killed in an auto accident last Sunday afternoon. A party, consisting of Mr. and MFS. Charles Scofield, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Robb and son, Bernard, and Miss Mary Robb, were on their way to Lake Del a van from Marengo. When on one of the hills near Lake Geneva, wtoere the road was oily and muddy, the auto suddenly skidded and Mr. Robb and son were thrown out, the former being but slightly injured, while the little boy was killed. DANCE AT STOFFEL'S HALL. Next Saturday night, September 7, Is the date of the next dance at Stof- fel's hall, West McHenry. The young people are so familiar with the hall and the good times that are always tfeere that it is needless for us to go all over the story again, but will venture to say that the event will be of the kind that have made the resort famous as * dance hall. The Imperial orchestra will again be on hand with the latest of music and ticket# will sell at 50 cents. All are invited. DOINGS AT OUR RESORTS LARGE CROWDS OUT OVER SUNDAY AND MONDAY. NEXT DANCE AT NELL'S.' The next dance at Nell's Columbia park dancing pavilion will take place on Wednesday evening, September 11. Heimer's ragtime orchestra of this place will furnish the music. 12 Pencils, pens and Peteaoh's drug store. pen holders at 11 All the hotels along the river and lakes entertained immense crowds on Sunday and Monday. The distribution of the trophy cups to the winners will be made at Pista- kee Bay Saturday, Sept. 7. Miss Bertha Chapman of Elgin spent a few days last week as a guest in the J. E. Jacobs summer homo on Fox river. In the regular weekly races for the season's cup for speed boats held at Pistakee Bay Dr. Krueger's boat won while the Catharine w as second. Miss Florence Edelmann was elected president and Mrs. Small treasurer of the Young Ladies' Card club at a re­ cent meeting of the club at Pistakee Bay. Four Fox Lake residents recently plead guilty in the Lake county court at Waukegan to'a charge of selling liquor without a license and were fined $75 each. A special match race between the two one design racers, Sentinel and Thistle was run over the Pistakee Bay course last Monday morning, the Sen­ tinel winning the event by a few boat lengths. The married members of the Pista­ kee Yacht club enjoyed a card party and old-time dance at the pavilioQ on Friday evening of last week. Cards were first ^enjoyed, after which all of the old-time dances were indulged in. The young ladies of the club served the refreshments. The event proved one of the jolliest of the season and the way the older folks went thru the various dances made the, young ladies present sit up and take notice. The power boat race held over the Pistakee bay course last Sunday to de­ cided the winner of the season's cup, hung up by the Pistakee Yacht club, proved a very exciting event and was won by the "Sunny Jim," owned-by Jimmie Marass. Only two boats start­ ed in the race, the "Sunny Jim" and "Duffy Jr.," these two crafts being the real competitors for the cup. The winning boat finished five minutes be­ fore the Duffy cralt and won the race as well as the season's cup by twenty- five points to the good. "Apple Mary," perhaps one of the best known residents of Vhicago, who has for years, in fact, ever since the Chicago fire, sold apples in Chicago, is taking her vacation. The real name of this character is Mrs. Mary Cuneo, but she is far betteV known as "Apple Mary." She has sold apples in the loop in Chicago for years and her face is perhaps one of the most familiar in the entire city. After carefully look­ ing over the various places to spend Labor day the aged woman, who is now sixty years old, decided to go to Fox Lake, where she attracted the at­ tention of many resorters Monday. The premier motor boat event of the year was won by the sj»eed boat Sentinel" at Pistakee Lake on Labor day. The races were run under the auspices of the Pistakee Yacht club. The race was twice around the seven mile course and was the most closely contested race of the year. The fast­ est time ever made over the long course was made by the winner. In the race for family launches the daugh­ ter of Commodore Carson led the tield of eight boats to victory with her beautiful runabout "Nathalia C." jThe results of the races were as follows: Class A, speed boats, (14 miles)--1. Sentinel, owned by Miller Bros., 32 rain. 52 sec. 2. Thistle, owned F. Armstrong, 113 min. 20 sec. 3. Kjrue- ger, owned by Dr. Krueger, 33 min. 40 sec. 4. Catherine, owned by A. Weckler, 35 min. 45 sec. 5. Sunny Jim, owned by T. Marass, disqualified. 6. Highlander, owned by W. Foreman, did not finish. Class B, family launches, (7 miles) 1. Nathalia C., owned by Commodore Carson, 28 min. 50 sec. 2. Eda, owned by Mrs. Gerding, 28 min. 53 sec. 3. Narvoo, owned by F. X. Smith. 21' min. 15 sec. 4. Sleepy Hollow, owned by Edelman & Wilson. 21' min. -'•> sec. 5. Islander, owned by Miller Bros.. 31 min. 10 sec. •>. Wildwood, owned l».\ J. Duffy, Jr., 32 min. I<> sec. 7 Nyan- za, did not finish. Lochraine, did not finish. Intensely interesting program that holds attention to the finish at the air dome on Tuesday, Thursday, Satin-day and Sunday evenings. 12 ARE ENJOYING OUTING. A number of business men jirt? out today enjoying a lake trip on the pas­ senger boat "Gladene." The party left the Riverside pier at about eight o'clock this (Thursday) morning and they expect to get into jwrt some time this evening. The program, as the boat left the McHenry pier this morn­ ing, w as to take in all the chain of lakes and make an all day trip of it. Plenty of provisions were taken along to hold them until their return to­ night. NO'HUNTING. Notice is hereby given that hunt­ ing is strictly prohibited on the mill pond on any of our premises. BORDEN MILK COMPANY. ITEMS OF LOCAL RIDEST AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER RE­ PORTERS DURING WEDL WHAT PEOPLE ARE DO!N€ IN THM TIL­ LAGE AND THE IMMEDIATE VICUHTY-- OTHER SHORT PARAGRAPHS. Butter Ruitt. Buttef was declared firm at 264 cents on the Elgin board of trade Monday. Chicken feed at M. M. Niesen's. 4©tf Headquarters for school supplies. N. H. Petesch, the Centerville drug­ gist. 11 HELP WANTED:--At the canning factory. Apply or address Hanly Bros., West McHenrv. 111. The members of the Richmond chap­ ter O. E. S. will be the guests of the McHenry chapter next Monday even­ ing- • Jacob R. Justen recently purchased the ninety-two acre farm owned by the Anton Meyers estate and located near Johnsburgh. The purchasing price was $166 per acre. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will meet with Mrs. Sarah Sherburne on Friday afternoon of this week, Sept. 6. All members are re­ quested to be present. Five carloads of canned corn of last year's crop where shipped to Chicago from the McHenry factory during the past week. The factory will open for the season's run next week. H. S. Gardinier of Volo will make McHenry his home for an indefinite time, carpenter work being his em­ ployment. He is now working on the beautiful residences of C. W. Stenger, McHenry was very well represented at the auto races at Elgin last week Friday and Saturday. Most of those who went from here piotored to the Watch city, while a number made Che trip via rail. Those who attended the Woodstock fair last week and saw the display de­ clare that Albert Etten, who is now farming it at Dawson, N. D., is to be complimented on his exhibit. Among the display was some corn, potatoes and flax. The police officers of McHenry have received their new uniforms, which gives them somewhat of a metropoli­ tan appearance. This is another good move on the part of the village board and we wish to commend that body fop the action taken. Sales, square dealings, D. F. Quin­ tan. 12 According to current reports, the Public Service company, which is fur­ nishing light and power in McHenry, w ill soon extend its lines east of Mc­ Henry to Round Lake, thus giving the farmers in that territory an op|M^- tunity to use its light and power. Speaking about medical treatment, the air dome has proven the best "age reducer" and "gloom dispeller" yet introduced, and "listen" a casual glance at the crowds attending Mc­ Henry's popular amusement resort will demonstrate that we are so far ahead of our competitors that we are lone­ some. 12 D. Jacobs, who some time ago had charge of one of the oil wagons in this village and while thus engaged suf­ fered a severe stroke of paralysis, re­ cently suffered a second stroke in Chi­ cago, where he is now making his home. The second stroke, we are told, has completely shattered his iqipd and his condition is very serious. Excavation was started this week for the basement of the new house which is to be erected by K. A. Hue­ mann on the lot just north of the house now occupied by Peter G. Engelu and family. The house, when completed, will be occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Holt/.. The house that Mr. and Mrs. Holt/, are now living in will soon l>e occupied by the owner, Dr. C. H. Fevers. The cement work on the Barbian Ih-os. new business block is to be start­ ed some time next week. The struc­ ture will be built of solid cement and will l>e put u|> with a cement machine that was especially purchased by the builders for the building of the new isiness house. The machine is some* thing new and will be the center of Attraction during the course 01 OOtt- struction of the place. Sunday and Labor day were record breakers for the hotels in MeHenry and from all reports we should say that this village entertained more vis­ itors on these two days than ever be­ fore. Every hotel ̂ n town was taxed to its utmost capacity, while a number of visitors were obliged to go further for the reason that they could not to accommodated. It is estimated that the afternoon and evening trains of Monday carried out at least une thou­ sand people from this station. Ths special train that was made up here proved far too small to carry those out who were homeward bound. The reg­ ular evening train as well as a second special made up at the Wisconsin ter­ minal were also packed as they lei* this station. The auto traffic into audi thru the village on these two dajs was something enormous, (hundreds of oara making this village during that