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* VQMJMK POtSMAL ITEMS GOBS or A WEEK IN ointNSYirnu VILLAGE v tm BEEN BY PLAINDEALER MPORRU F; %ND HANDED INTO OOI OTTKE Wt Ml jpRIENDS- - D. Wilkins was a windy city ' • Monday. ' M r s . W m . R o n s l e t t s p e n t M o n d a y i n ,• ;gr<i»e metropolitan city. - Mrs. Martin. J. Siolfel was an< Et*in visitor one day last week. «v ,C. G. Bemer attended to business r "twitters ia Chicago Monday;' js - Mrs.. John F. C!sxU>n sj>ent Thursdav *.;v- Ijtet in the rftefcropoUtan city. 'vMrs. Wm, Bous^ett was aChicago i *$sUor on Friday of last week. "Mrs. H. L. Ritter called oh friends Marengo one day last week. Mrs. Peter J. Freund and son, Arthur, ',/.*%fere Chicago visitors Monday. ' ^Mrs. Siuaon Stoffel and daughter, ' -A Bother, spent Monday in Chicago. • Ed. Martin of Woodstock was a culler in town one day last week, t \ John Walsh of Fox Lake was abusi- . niess visitor in town one day last week. .-;>'Mrs. Peter B. Freund was among p; Ike Chicago passengers Monday' morn- lag. Mrs. C. G. Fk-ett and son, Leonard, spent Tuesday in the metropolitan Ctjty. ' fDr. C. H. fcegers tn» business vis­ itor at the county seat last week Sat­ urday. C. Unti attended to matters of a bus­ iness nature'in the metropolitan city Monday. . ^Simon Stoffel attended to matters of I..' ^business nature in the windy city 3Ruesday. •.* Wm. Bonslett and son, Francis, spent fonday, Tuesday and Wednesday at oiine, 111. ' .Miss C. Belle Miller .spent the latter . l^rt of last week as the guest of X'hi- oago relatives. ' Mrs. J. W. Smith passed a few days . the first of the week as the guest of Chicago relatives. * :.V,-'fSj'Dr. Keller of DesPlaines spent an ' ̂ ̂ ening last week as the guest of Dr. J. Aieher here, $ M r s . F . K . G r a n g e r p a s s e d T h u r s d a y 4 4tg)d Friday of last week as the guest -'y'i'tf Elgin relatives. •MMrs. W. E. Foster and son, Thomas, Richmond were McHenry visitors t" ^e day last week* .. ; Mrs. William Dillon aa$ daughter ' L . -flf Volo werp guests 0$ Mts. & M. " . 0wen on Monday last. J;'Frank Woodford of Elkhorn, Wis., Ijjsited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Gaylord on Sunday. I Mrs. Mayme Overton of Elgin spent ^ Sunday as a guest in the home of her 14' ' Mrs. R. I. Overtook . ! Mrs. Peter Sehreinee of Chicago Attended the funeral of Miss Margaret • * 'ijchreiner here last Sunday. Pyke Behlke of Chicago is speeding Jke week as the guest of his parents, ' .Mr. wad Mrs. E. L. Behlke. 1 •/' Misses Laura and Eva Haris, Lillian «. Brown and Paul Harris of Wauconda *,j*" «|>ent a recent day. in this village. Mrs. F. E. Covalt went to Chicago ;'* last Saturday to visit her husband, $ho is confined in a hospital there, v ' Alford Pouse of Woodstock spent V. Sunday as a guest in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Pouse. * H. S. Gardinier spent last Sunday ^ , Ijfternoon and evening as * guest in <jl*e home of bis sister, Mrs. Alice •^V^fftinpson. • ' Mr. and Mrs. Ora C. Colby of North Crystal Lake were recent guests in the *'• home of the farmer's sister, Mrs. Sarah > ffherburne. vf.fC* Mrs. Helen Murphy of Rockford -passed several days last week as a ii guest in the home of her sister, Mrs. Jlenry Kamholz. " Miss Margaret Ward of North Chl- qago is spending the holiday vacatioh i ' In the home of her parents, Mr. and ^- vllrs. Frank Ward. Mesdames F. V. Cobb and Clara . Vgtarritt attended >an Eastern Star meet- jbg at North Crystal Lake on Friday $ evening of last week. c' V Mrs. Ida King and grandson, Jack ^ ^i»urdy, of Cedar Rapids, I»., passed a •v" ' V^ay last week as gua»ui in the home of wd Mrs. E. E. Bassett. W Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Pederson and : ^s.^aby, Merle, in company with Mr. apd '.„}.|/Ir8. Jesse Simpson, spent Sunday with I - '|heir mother aad brother, Willie, here. ,'iMr. and Mrs. Glenn Barker and daughter, Glenys, of North Crystal |t«ake were Sunday guests in the home 'Y' ef her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. "rfireund. : J Mr. and Mrs. Jesse A. Simpaon of ^oline, 111., spept last Thursday, Fri t and Saturday in the home of the farmer's sister, Mrs. P. G. Pederson, •"-;v«*t Ring wood. " . £1 Mr. and Mrs. John Spenoer left Mc- J*81 Thursday evening for a ' eouple of days' visit with relatives at ' lioMk Crystal Lake and Chicago. They - 5left Chicago on Saturday for Ixis An- /f^eles, Calif., wh^re thejr expect to ^Jbass the winter. , f {^ Mrs. E. M. Owen returned from her /*'* Southern trip on Wednesday of last ^ Veek. She reports a very enjoyable £ -^jj.inae.with her children at Wapanucka Md CuMaii Okla. 8be also stopped UiV days1 visit with relatives --ONE DAY-- ' EyAJVLlI/IV; *- , , - • " • -V. '%• ' ^ . -:y .* Owing jjMrjthe,. .wot that Year's cona*hs«n Thursday, The Plaindealer will go to presa one day earlier ne t̂ week% Adver­ tisers and correspondents will confer a*great favor hy having their copy in this office no later than Tuesday noon next week*. WCA »e UNMW WEEKLY EXOHRGE ITERS AS TIKBi mm IS COLUMNS Of ER JAM. 1 On and. after Jan. 1 next the West Side meat market, which during the past seven years has' been owned and successfully conducted by E. F. Mat­ thews, will be under the management of G. C. Bosnia, until recently foreman at the Borden milk bottling plant here. The deal whereby Mr. Bosma takes possession of the market has just been closed and the news of the business change came as quite a surprise to our people in general. Mr. Matthews, during the past few years, has had several very bad at* tacks of rheumatism, and While it is ndt generally known, his intimate friends declare that b@ has been desir­ ous of disposing of the business for some time past. Since embarking in the meat business on the West Side Mr. Matthews, thru strict attetion to his shop, the best of meats at all times and courteout treatment has succeeded in building up one of the best small town trades to be found anywhere. Mr. Matthews has not decided as to his future plans. He expects to re­ main idle for some little time before he will again take up the active life. He has had several flattering offers to go out on the road, but thus far he has not accepted any of 'eni. Mr. Bosma, altho a new comer in McHenry, has made many friends dur­ ing his short residence here. He is a' pleasant ypung man, meet and looks as tho he was made 6f the stuff that spells success. Will Schneider, who has been a familiar figure in the West Side mar­ ket during the past several years and who knows the tneat business from A to Z, will be retained by the new pro­ prietor, which assorts the public of good service and the best of uouts" at all times. Mr. Bosma has> already given up his positiqp at Borden?s factory and is now kept Vbusy familiarizing himself with the Retails connected with the business which he will soon take up? The Plaindealer wishes the new pt*o- prietor success. . K. E. CHURCH SERVICES i*v ;? We wish all a happy aod pe&C&ftt! Christmas ana hope that the angels will sing in every home. Sunday school, J0:00 a. in.; preach­ ing, 11:00 a. m.; Junior league, 2:30 m,; Epworth league, 1:45 p. m. Owing to the holidays and the fact that so many are out of town visiting, we will omit the choir praotice. We are glad to see the beautiful cook books of the Dorcas society and are glad to know that they are ready for distribution. Those not at the Epworth league misled another treat. Miss Leone Perkins will administer the feast pf good things next Sa'bbath evening. We will have an election of officers Jan. 4,1914. F. A. SHIPLEY, Pastor. C>. GAYLORD MARRIED Word has just reached this village announcing the merriage of Eb. /Gay- lord, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Gay- lord of this village,, to Miss Lillian Gregory of Milwaukee, Wis., the cere­ mony having been performed at Wau- kegan last Saturday. The groom was formerly employed with the Chicago Telephone company at- this place, but during the past year has worked in the Wisconsin metropolis. He is a popu­ lar and well-liked young man and has many friends here, who extend to him and his life partner their best wishes for a long and safe journey on the mat­ rimonial sea. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord are now guests in the home of the former's parents here, where they ex­ pert tcr'nemain until after the holidays. ANOTHER RAILROAD . Another new railroad has been brought to the surface. It's fortunate for us that all of these roads are built on paper only, for if eyery road that h»« sprung up on paper would have materialised into i reality evfery foot cf soil in McHcsry county "Culi no* be owned and controlled by railroad interests. The very , latest railroad talk comes from Blooomington. It is to the effect that articles of incorpora­ tion for Wisconsin-Indiana railroad were filed in that city on Tuesday, it being proposed to be built from Mc­ Henry county to Moran. J. C. Wil­ liams, J. B.-Huling, H. M. Walke, J. I.-Clark and C. S. Seebur^er, all of Chicago, are the iu|j|t|Wl ators.' Cap ital stock is fixed at to ̂ build a ^Mc^wocfAWTimni a* NEWS HEM* <N toi--|«DI> FORK FOR BUSY PEOPLE. ,'S. State's Attorrfey Dady of W&nkegan has forbfdden the Chicago Cloak & Suit clubJrom doing business in that city. Hogs are still ilying in the vicinity of TryonV Coisiess, Farmers in that section lost over-forty of their porkers recently. The First? State batik<of BarringUm will pay a semi-annual dividend of three per cent on capital stock of'$5FTJTT!$ OBI V. * Elgin is fast adopting the "habits" of the big cities, the latest acquisition towards this end being the installation of the pay-as-you-enter street cars. Report# have it that Earl Ellsworth, now serAing lime in the Joliet peni­ tentiary, will not be granted a new trial and must remain in the "pen." The Harvard Anti-Horse Thief asso­ ciation has just entered upon its tenth year of existence. The membership of this association is-210 and the treasury at this time shows a balance of nearly $350. Harvard -autoists have been using the city's two new boulevards as speed­ ways of l&te and the city mayor has ordered that arrests be made where the speed ordinance of the city is broken. Mrs. Conn* mother 'George W. Conn of Woodstock, passed away at her late home at Hebron on Friday morn­ ing of last week. She was seventy- two years of age and had lived at Hebron during the past fifty-one years. John Bodrowski, a foreigner resid­ ing at Waukegan, was landed in jail in that city one day last week and later on brought before Judge Nelson charged with using profene language over a publio telephone. The m^n was fined $7.40. The Oliver typewriter, manufactured at Woodstock, is being used in the schools of Japan and Siam. In fact, the Oliver is being used quite exten­ sively in foreign countries. This is especially true of England, Qeftnany and France, • A new Catholic church for Dundee is now an assured fact. Services have been held in a hall in that city for Some time past and the congregation has been growing so rapidly that it has been found necessary church edifice. A private telephone line, owned by "Curly" Nolan and Terrence and Pat­ rick McCabe of Hartland township, has been in operation during-the past twenty-two years. A "barb wire" fence is used as the main line and the patrons declare tifeat they never have trouble with central. Genoa, 111., a city about the size of McHenry, is not to be outdone by her sister cities and villages so far as mod­ ern improvements and conveniences go. A short time ago a new sewer system was started in that city and last week it was decided to install a series of arc lamps, such aft lire used in the larger cities. Mrs. Albert Skow, who was recently committed' to the Elgin state hospital, gave birth to a nine and a half pound boy on Wednesday of last week. Al­ tho the mother is hopelessly insane, the child seems healthy and strong and will be turned over to the father as soon as possible. There Are now two babies in the nursery of that institu­ tion, the other being five months old, and until recently the tnotber Was very fond of it. Locomotive firemen ancL engineers state that the new powerful lights are certain destruction to animals who are fascinated by the lights by instinct and fall prey to the engines just before they gather sense enough to jump from the road bed. The instinct is the same that attracts a deer and m^kes "jacking" successful. Rabbits are especially sensitive to the light and several engineers, in discussing the matter, stated that if a bunny a half mile away sees the light he will imme­ diately start toward the locomotive to his death. Skunks, the trainmen say, will stand in the path of the light until the engine is almost upon them and then endeavor to jump. Raccoons, gophers and even birds are the other animals to fall a prey to this fatal habit. Miss Clara Polnow, aged thirteen years, was burned to death at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Hack­ er, in Coral township one morniqg last week. It seems that the young girl overslept a few minutes on the morn­ ing of the fatality and on going to the kitchen found that the fire, which had been kindled by her brother-in-law a few minutes previous, was nearly out. She attempted to start it quickly with the use of kerosene. An explosion followed. Her brother-in-law and sis­ ter had gone out to the barn to do the morning milking, when they were attracted to the house thru the con­ tinual barking of the dog. Arriving in the house they found the girl lying on the floor with every particle of clothing burned from her body and suffering - terribly. Medical aid was summoned, but to no avail, as the vic­ tim of the terrible accide&t passed away within a few hours. RSRRRR AND NJOKENCE v HSrWE CAUW VACAHCIE** » Wf; '• ^ Simultaneously with the closing of the school came the resignation of Misses Bess Beatty and Florence E. Howe, teachers in our public school. The former has been teaching music and drawing, while the latter taught the seventh and eighth grades. Both resignations came most unexpectedly and up to the time of going to press the positions have not been filled. In fact, the school board has not even re­ ceived as much as an application for either position. , In view of the facit, that there jure few idle teachers at this time of "ih« year, it is doubtful whether the two vacancies will be filled before the re­ opening of tho !nstitutk>h. Miss Beatty has had charge of the music and drawing departments since the opening of school in the fall of 1912 and from what we are able to learn she has proven herself an excel­ lent and faithful instructress. Her place will be a difficult one to fill. Miss Howo has been a teacher in our school during the past severs^ seasons and it is needless for us to say that her services have been satisfactory in every respect, and scholars as well as patrons are sorry to know of her resignation. The local school board 1ias already taken up the matter with the oounty superintendent of schools and it is quite likely that a teacher will be se­ cured to take the place of Miss Howe. Just what action the board will take in the matter of securing someone to take up the music and drawing departments is not known at this time, but it Is a safe'guess that arty and all applica­ tions' for the position will receive prompt and careful attention from that body. Rumqr hai it that Miss Beatty is sodn to become a bride, which, if a fact, is doubtless her reason for handing in her resignation. What prompted Miss Howe's action is still a matter of conjecture, altho it is otlly fair to as­ sume that she has a good and valid reason for. giving up the work at this time. MAIL UNUSUALLY HEAVY Postmasters J. C. Holly and H. C. Mead inforta us that the holiday mail this year is the largest ever exper­ ienced in the history of the two offices here. This is tho first time that the parcel post system has been used at Christmas time and a goodly number of parcels that in previous years went out via express are this year being de­ livered via the new postal system, which accounts for the increase in the holiday business at the offices. Mr. Holly informs us that the business at thd McHenry office has increased sev­ enty-five per cent over that of last year. The outgoing mall thus far has shown the largest increase, while a big increase is also seen in thei |Mt>m- ing. ' MKECTS SCHtibL PLAY, , * In giving mention of a school play at Waukegan the Gazette of that city 6peaks most creditably of a McIIenry girl, who had charge of the event. The Gazette says: "The older students of the north school of this city w ill present a Christmas play at the school auditorium Monday, Deoember 22. The cast is under the direction and man­ agement of Miss Margaret Ward, the third grade teacher. The CASt has been working valiantly and earnestly for the past two weeks and Miss Ward has proven a capable instructor. The name of the play, which is in.the na­ ture of a two-act drama, is 'Waiting for Santa C'laus', and has been adapted from a Christmas cantata <^f the same name." BASKET BALL TOMORROW NIGHT Tomorrow, Friday night, at 8:90 o'clock, the local town basket ball team will meet the strong heavy weights of the Lake Geneva Y. M. C. A. The Badger city boys are said to be a classy bunch of players and every lover of the sport should turn ;out and watch this contest, which promises to terminate into a corking good one. The local boys have 'been putting in some hard practice for this game and hope to come out of the fray with fly­ ing colors. The players will hold a social dance at Stoffel's hall after the game. Admission to game, 15 cents. YULE7SDE SEASON SiaNCS (aOOSTO TWO HURRY HOMES SUCCESSFUL OPERATION F. E. Covalt, manager of the Wilbur Lumber company's yards here, who was taken to Chicago last Thursday morning, underwent a very successful operation for appendicitis at the Post Graduate hospital in that city and since that time is improving nicely. This will be good news to his many friends here as well as to his employers, who regard Mr. Covalt one of the best and most capable men in their emplqy* HGKC r«U«l SUHTA1M John I. Sutton, who left McHenry about two years ago, and who since leaving here has passed the greater part of the time on his claim which he took up in Montana, is back in good old Illinois. He expects to spend the next few weeks with relative||* *nd around McHenry. uNivcaiALiaT CHURCH! * Regular services next Sunday. Sun­ day school at 10 a. m., sermon by'Miss Margaret Hess at 11 o'clock. A cor­ dial invitation is given everyone to attend both of these services. N1SS NAMARET B. SCftREOHOI EXPIRES AFTER THREE WEEKS' ILLNESS-NICK MARTIN DEAD Once more it has fallen the sad lot of the writer to chronicle the death of a member of the family. It is with a heavy heart and tear st&ined eye that we, at this, the Yule- tide season, are asked to tell our read­ ers of the untimely and v*ry much un­ expected death of our beloved sister, Margaret B. Schreiner, youngest daughter of Mrs, Mary Schreiner, who passed away at the family home short- -ly aften ten o'clock on Thursday even­ ing of last week, December 13, follow ing an illness Of less than three weeks in duration. The deceased, who during,the past twelve years has been as one in the family of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh, complained of not feeling well on the morning of November 29. She left the Walsh home and went to her mother with the hope that a week ot> so of rest would be sufficient te relieve her of her troubies. 4 After a. day at home it became evi­ dent to the members of her family that her ailment was of a severe na­ ture. Medical assistance was at once summoned, but in spite of this and the constant care of a dear mother and friends her condition grew steadily worse. In order that she might have every care that the human mind and hand could poqsibly bestow a trained nurse was sent for. In spite of this young woman's faithful and almost constant services at the bedside of our sister she jfrew weaker as the days passed by, until death came as-a relief to her earthly worries and troubles. The deceased was born in this village on the 27th day of January, ^$86, and had she lived until the 27th of next month she would have been twenty- eight years of aget She attended St. Mary's parochial school here and made her first holy communion with the class of 1899. The following fall she entered the grades of the MeHenry public school, where she remained sev­ eral seasons. * About twelve years ago she was taken into the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh and evef since then, with the possible exception of » few months, she has made her home with them, un­ til the morning that she was taken ill. Margaret Schreiner was a young woman of a jolly disposition and her presence at social gatherings or family events was always a source of enjoy­ ment to those with whom she asso- kte$. Her weekly visits to the f&m< ily home always brought with them that never-failing air of good cheer. Never forgetting her lady-like man­ ners, she was always welcome in the homes of her friends and acquaintances and her sudden departure will be keenly felt by the member»of her fam­ ily as well as her many friends. She was a member of the Riverview Catnp of Royal Neighbors. Religious­ ly she was a Roman Catholic and ttU ways lived up to the teachings of that church. Besides a large circle of friends, she leaves a griefcstrlcken mother, whose name appeared at the beginning of this article, one sister, Anna, and three brothers, John P., Frank G., and George J., all of this place. The funeral took place from St. Mary's Catholic church at two o'clock on Sunday afternoon. The remains were followed to their last resting place in St. Mary's cemetery by one of the largest gatherings that has ever attended a funeral in this village. The large turnout at the funeral ex­ emplified her high standing in the community as well as her wide ac­ quaintance. The members of River- view Camp of R. N. A. turned out in a body to show their last respect and esteem for their lodge sister and friend. CARD OP THANKS. J In this manner we wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the many kind favors bestowed during ttie illness and after the death of our beloved one. We wish to ex­ tend specitft thanks to the friends who were with us during the last few days that Marga|pet was with us and also to the contributors of the many beautiful flowers. We assure each, and every one that their kind deeds will never be forgotten. /^fcbspectfullyj . . • -I 'i RV;' . •' THW FANB*Y; Zfx.Hfr'if't."--. -- Hn. Maui* M. N»rrlnuu» Mr9- Maggie M- Merriman, wife of the late ^Marshall W. Merriman, who ssed away at the home of her son, C. E. Newell, at Burlington, la., on December 4, was barn a few miles 1 4i ii«TT -- uymu U4 vuo * v u* J MU May 29,1842, being seventy-one years of age at the time of her death- Her maiden name was Maggie Mc- Collum and on November 21, 1858, she was united in marriage to Cl\arles S. Jewell. Soon after her marriage she tqoved to Dwight, 111., where her hus­ band passed away on April 9, 1877, leaving the deceased and thre# sons, Chas. E., Bert E.; and Clinton D. Shortly after the death of her hus­ band she, with her children, returned to McHenry, where she continued to make her home up to a few weeks be­ fore her death, when she went to the horns of her son at Burlington, la., where she had gaining rest and recuperating. She had not been in good health for a num­ ber of years. - ; She was married to Matshall W- Merriman in 1895, the latter preceding her in death just six months ago. In spite of her ill health, Mrs. Mer­ riman was always a public spirited person, ever ready to serve her family, church and community, giving freely and extending a helping hand, which often times proved to her detriment. By her death McHenry has lost a devoted citizen aj<d neighbor. Ycuag and old always sought her home, aisd the wipiu^ out of Mrs. Merrteiaa as well as her late husband is a commun­ ity loss, one that is keenly felt by all who shared this couple's acquaintance. Her work is now finished and release# • from pain we -cannot help but* submit and say, "Thy will be done." #** Nfcholaa Martin Nicholas Martin, one of McHenry's best and most highly respected citi­ zens, passed away at tke family home here very suddenly just before six o'clock on Saturday evening of last week. While t&e deceased had not been well in over two years, the members of his family apd his friends did not look for his demise at this time, as his health during the past several weeks appeared to be the best that it has beek since first becoming afflicted. Mr. Martin arose the' same as usual last Saturday morning. He went to his wife's bed room and after asking the time returned to his sleeping chamber, Mrs. Martin went down stairs and started the fire and soon after was startled to hear moans from her hus­ band's' room. |5he hastened to his room and found him lying across .^e bed apparently in great pain and agony. She immediately ran to the neighbors fer help and also summoned medical assistance. Dr. Wells arrived on the scene shortly %fter he received the call, but in spite of all that he could do it was evident that Mr. Mar­ tin was not much longer for this earth, his death coming as above stated. This deceased was born on the old Nioholas Schaefer farm north of this village, the exact date of his birth be­ ing Oct. 15, 185<i. When seven years of age his parents moved to Chicago. Here he received his early education and grew to manhood. When still quite a young man he entered the em­ ploy of the Pennsylvania railroad. Thru his exceptional qualifications he soon won favor with his employers and was made foreman of the railroad of that company in Chicago. A twenty-nine years ago he gave up fifs position with the railroad company to enter the Chicago police force. He remained on the force until about four years ago, when he was honorably dis­ charged and placed upon the pension list. During the first seven years of police service he traveled on south side beats, while the last eighteen years saw him stationed at the Rock Island depot. During all the years that he served the city of Chicago as policeman nary a complaint was registered againt him, his record being one very seldom ap­ proached. He was a member of the Policemen's Benevolent association of Chicago. , He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Nell at St. Peter's Catholic church in Chicago on August 30, 1880. To the union were born seven children, three of whom died, in their, tender years, while four with a heart-broken wife are left to mourn. The living children are as follows: John J. Mar­ tin of Chicago, Mrs. John P. Weber, Robert N. and Raymond M. of this village. Besides these and av large circle of friends, he leaves two sisters, as follows: Mrs. Henry Heppler of Chicago and Mrs. P. Koley of Belvi- dere, 111. Mr. Martin moved his faî ily to this village from Chicago about four years' ago. After several months of idleness he entered into business here, which he was forced to give up when first stricken with illness about two years ago. ' The deceased's life was that of ah upright and honorable mala, always ready and willing to do what was right and to assist those who really were en­ titled to assistanoe. His jovial nature and pleasing manners made friends for him wherever he went and we can truthfully say that a more open-heart- ed and generous minded man never breathed the air of this great world of ours. Bis death is deeply regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance and the bereaved ones have the heartfelt sympathy of all our neople. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic church here at 10:00 o'clock on Tuesday morning of this week, Rev. A. Royer, pastor of the church, officiating. Interment was made in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, who had come to pay tl»ou last tribute to a man whom toey had learned to love and esteem. Ice cream served the year around at C. Unti's. ' 25 fmmmm WHAT PEOPLE'ARE LACE AND I« MMittTE OTHER SHORT PSBafflMPBa. Butt** _ N Butter was declared Arm at 34 cei^^,^1: on the Elgin board of trade Mooday. . Send laundry tb McAllister's fey Yusf̂ "r day noon. " Christmas candies, cigars' mni _ fames at McAllister's. After the Christmas dinner ttttcjfclic 08© of McAllister's good cigars. ' > Merry Christmas to the weatrer of good shoes. Sold by John Wollar, West McHenry, 111. 1' ' I The McHenry business men an excellent holiday .business. Some report the very biggest business is years. The Dorcas ladies' cook books are: now on sale at Petesch's and McAltta» ter's drug stores. Price, 35 rrnUji Come and look them over. r. We have a po6t card from Jacob Buss, formerly telegraph operator at the North Western station here. The card was mailed at San Franciseo, Calif. . ; The target shoot at Mertes' last Susk day was quite well attended and those who took in the event were well re­ paid for so doing, as everyone present had a good time. The West McHenry State hank sending out some very folders, which are very ated by those who have been enough to receivc^one. Sunday was the shoreet dag el year and from now on the will become longer, while tlXifrlRfiirn* ings will find the sun a|i||pj0hg a blt earlier. Monday of. yqKppbek also, marked the beginning ofSrioter. County Clerk Guy E. Still is now busy getting the books reasly ft*#* tax collectors. He has KeBSjBr*.^ sistants and hopes to ready by January 20. The taxes somewhat higher than last year. C. G. Frett informs us that he has been notified that the seats in the Cen­ tral opera house must all be JpsMMied to the floor. This order is, u ly, the result of the recent vi| two state fire marshals to this The dental office of Dr. W. <£ at Woodstock was entered during ur one day last week and ali the pups if wttfiE: e chanced to have in the oflk* £& time. , U..I.I II II I • I . . . A real live Santa, Clans Juts greeting scores of kittle folks at J. J. Vycital's store during the past few days. His presenef^Bt sisted greatly in maidhtf ttaat of the busiest Chrtslmtt ters in McHenry. I ' The Plaindealer wishes every one of its subscribers and friends a Merry Christmas. "We sincerely hope that good old Santa Claus will find his way to every stocking and thsfc the Y uletide Beason may be enjoyed to ll* fullest extent by everyone. Work on the new bank addition* ' which is to be occupied by The Plain- dealer, goes fnerrily on. During the past week the place has been wire# for electricity and also piped for gas. Lathing and plastering are now takftny up the time of the workmen employe^ on the structure. The fall of snow of Monday night was weloomed by the little tots who have, not as yet reached ti^'ipint where they appreciate good sfa|t>hg. Naturally the snow put the slwllifc oat of commission, much to tltt SOTfOW of those who had been enjoying tbMfo*, vigorating and healthful sport. ' 5 _ • The annual inventory is being tilMBfc / *- ^ at the Wilbur Lumber company ?8 yards here. This is a job that the employee do not hanker for and in esse _ you should not find them with a smile calling at that place kindly ovstiBolt it for the time being, as taking stoek in a lumber and coal yard is anything but a pleasure. _ p The factory at Terra Cotta, wM|lt gives employment to some thirty Me- Henryites, closed last night to give the employes an opportunity to •ajoy the holiday vacation. The shop will reopen next Monday morning. While work in some departments of thts Mg institution has been slack dulfeffhe past few* weeks, the bays are all fcOftittg . that they may soon reoeive orders to put in full time. <. The workmen employed by she Won* ern United Gas & Electric company «ro< now making their headquartetpiplCo- Henry. Most of the gang aitfj up in the canning faeMry where temporary quarter* rigged up. The work •§? gas mains has reached a potat ooly « short distance south of town. Every­ one is hoping ttM£ tlMT favorable so tlMt the ooinplotod to Mw^v^Begi the gang Is laid up for the winter.