December 26, 1902
WAUCONDA.
A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all.
H.E. Maiman and F.L. Carr transacted business in Chicago last Thursday.
Orton Hubbard, who is a pupil at the Northwestern Medical College, is home on a Christmas vacation.
Mrs. Sadie Burdick, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is convalescent.
Chester Golding, who has been attending school at Beloit, Wis., for the past three months, returned home last Friday to spend his Christmas vacation with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spencer attended the funeral of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Campbell, at Chicago, Wednesday.
Jos. Freud, upon whom Drs. Fegers and Dawson operated upon about two weeks ago, removing a portion of his lower lip, is gaining rapidly.
Miss Nettie Murray, who is teaching school in the city, is home for the Christmas vacation.
County Treasurer L.C. Price has sold his residence on West street, which was occupied by him and his family while residents here, Morris Hill being the purchaser. The consideration is not known to the public.
The Mystic Workers of the World held their annual election of officers in the M.W.A. Hall last Wednesday evening, and resulted as follows: Prefect, John Brand; monitor, J.C. Price; secretary, H.E. Maiman; treasurer, Miss Mary Freund; sentinel, Miss Della Hammond; warder. A.R. Peck; marshal, Mrs. Baseley; manager, 3 years, John P. Blanck; physician, Dr. J. Dawson.
You are hereby notified that the annual installation of officers of Mizpah Lodge, No.142, Mystic Workers of the World, will be held at the M.W.A. Hall Wednesday evening, Jan. 7th, 1903. Regular business will be followed by an open installation, social entertainment and supper, to which each member is privileged to invite one or two friends. Your presence is earnestly requested. Lady members are requested to bring something in the pastry line.
The bazaar which was held in the M.E. church parlor under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid society last Friday and Saturday evening., Dec. 19th and 20th, was a success, nearly $70 being cleared. A fine program, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and recitations on Saturday evening, was followed by a very interesting as well as humorous debate, the question being, “Resolved, That the blessings of bachelorhood are innumerable.” Both sides of the question were ably discussed, and H.E. Maiman and Miss Jennie Greene, speaking on the affirmative: gained the judges’ decision over Mr. L.K. Fuller and John Brand, who represented the negative.
LANGENHEIM.
Mrs. James McGraw is ill at the present time.
Robert Trimble was in Barrington on business Tuesday.
Lawrence Muska, the local blacksmith, is busy shoeing horses.
The mail trains were all late on Wednesday on account of the severe storm.
Floyd Weaver visited his sister Mrs. Lulu Ross, at Kirkland, Ill., this week.
Miss Pearl Trimble attended the Christmas party at Wauconda Thursday evening.
The new engine has been installed in the McGraw feed mill, and business is rushing.
James Kutlaber, of Chicago, is visiting with friends in this vicinity during the holidays.
Miss Lizzie Riley, who is attending St. Mary’s Academy, Elgin, is at home for the holiday season.
If you do not get your Review promptly every Saturday, please report same to the postmaster.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Ringmeier, of Chicago, ate Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kraus.
Herman Maussman sold a fine horse to E.W. Riley for $150. Mr. Riley offers the horse for sale or trade.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strobach entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirschner and Mrs. Wm. Meyer, at Christmas dinner.
The pupils of Kelsey’s school gave a Christmas entertainment at the school Wednesday afternoon, which was enjoyed by their parents and friends. The pupils carried out the program well, and do credit to their teacher, Miss Nellie Donlea. Candies and nuts were distributed among the children.
Conrad Kraus was very busy the first of the week taking care of the Christmas trade, two extra clerks being employed.
A mask ball will be given at the club house New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Costumes can be had at the hall on the day of the ball. Good music will be furnished. The hall has been remodeled throughout, and a new hard wood floor replaces the old one, making it exceptionally good for dancing. All are welcome.
LAKE ZURICH.
Mike Thompson is on the sick list.
Emil Lauer, of Chicago, is here this week.
Mrs. Jas. Flood is visiting relatives in Chicago this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Forbes were Chicago visitors Tuesday.
Will Paddock, of Cuba, was a pleasant caller here Sunday.
The ice company are preparing to begin the harvest after Jan. 1.
Mr. and Mrs. Bruce will spend the holidays at their home in Joliet.
Gunn Jenkens, of Wauconda, made a business call here last Sunday.
C. L. Pratt, of Wauconda, was a pleasant caller in Zurich Sunday.
Louis Seip and Frank Roney made a trip to Waukegan last Saturday.
Miss Rose Shultz, of Chicago, will spend the holidays with her parents.
Walter Olson is assisting Wm. Busching at the Gilmer creamery this week.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Davison are visiting friends in Ohio during the holidays.
A.J. Raymond, of Volo, transacted business in Zurich the first of the week.
Chas. Klepper and Earnest Pott transacted business at Palatine Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. John McGraw, of Chicago Highlands, were Zurich callers Tuesday.
Chas. Givins, who has been seriously ill with typoid fever, is now convalescent.
Miss Nettie Kuckuck, of Joliet, is visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Prehm, this week.
Louise Ficke, of Gilmer, has charge of the Zurich creamery during the absence of Mr. Davidson this week.
Lipofsky Bros. and Goldberg have dissolved partnership, and after Jan. 1st, 1903, Jake Goldberg will conduct the business at the old stand.
Arthur Briggs, of Chicago, has moved on his farm north of town. He will work the place himself the coming season.
The stage driver was over an hour late Monday on account of the Townline roads between here and Barrington, being almost impassable for a man on horseback to say nothing about a heavily loaded stage.
A new gasoline street lamp has been set up at Prairie street and the railroad track, and it affords a fine view of the tracks, and with the help of the electric signals, it seems impossible for anyone to get caught with the trains.
The Christmas exercises held at the church Wednesday evening was a grand success, and great credit is due to Rev. Henrich and Miss Mary Friund and the Ladies’ Fraufreian Society for the management of the children for the occasion. The Christmas tree fairly groaned with presents from old Santa Claus for the littles ones, which was received with great joy.
The following pupils of the Lake Zurich school have neither been absent nor tardy from school during the past month:-Jennie Seip, Gertrude Scholz, Laura LaMoitt, Mamie Pepper, Emma Schaefer, Emma Schneider, Alma Eichmann, Emma Karsten, Adaline Scholz, Anna Karsten, Marie Heinrich, Myrtle Bicknas, Walter Prehm, Albert Prehm, Harold Bruce, August Buesching. Mary Freund, Teacher.
CARPENTERSVILLE.
Earl Householder is here from town.
Miss Gertrude Wright is quite ill.
Geo. Harvey and daughter of Chicago, are visitors.
Earl Bryant, of Nunda, has employment with the Iron and Bolt Co. here.
Johnnie Campbell is lying at the point of death, which is expected any moment.
The Woman’s Guild held a work meeting at the hall in ladies’ parlor Friday p.m.
Christmas tree and cantata at the Congregational church Wednesday evening.
John E. Johnston and daughter, of Chicago were visitors recently at J. Johnston’s.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. St. Clair, of Nunda, visited their daughter, Mrs. A.E. Arvedsen last week.
Mrs. Wm. Diabrows’ brother, Chas. Prouty, late of California, left for Alden, the home of his mother Monday morning.
Publishing house employees are rushed working until 10 and 11 o’clock at night, and in some rooms working all night.
The Baptist prayer meeting at 7:30 o’clock at the church, Dundee, Christmas morning, was a helpful meeting and quite largely attended.
Gertrude Desbrow entertained twelve little girls Friday in honor of her tenth birthday anniversary. She received many pretty gifts and refreshments were served.