December 14, 1901
WAUCONDA.
H.C. Schendorf was a McHenry visitor Sunday.
A.C. Stoxen transacted business at Union Tuesday.
Wm. Hicks of Palatine was a pleasant caller in our village Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ritta of Grayslake were pleasant callers in our village Sunday.
Isaac Rosenblatt of Beloit, Wis., transacted business in our village on Wednesday.
Harry Riley, who is now in the employ of Mr. Triggs of Libertyville, was a pleasant caller here Monday.
Arthur Powers returned home Wednesday, after spending a week with relatives and friends in Chicago.
F.L. Carr’s new building is progressing quite rapidly, and when completed will make a very neat office for The Leader.
Miss Villa Dixon, who has been employed in Chicago for the past few months, came home Wednesday to spend a Christmas vacation.
The Mystic Workers of Mizpah lodge No. 142 will hold their annual election of officers next Wednesday evening. All members are requested to attend.
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The reception given by Rev. and Mrs. Laphma at their residence Tuesday afternoon and evening was largely attended and a very pleasant time is reported.
Somebody sought to send a letter to a Chicago department store the first of the week with a red trading stamp for postage. Postmaster Brooks is holding it for further postage.
The case Monday morning of the Village vs. W.J. Bangs, who was arrested last week on suspicion of giving a false fire alarm, was postponed until Monday, Police Magistrate E.E. Gilbert being sick and unable to hear the case.
The Ladies’ Aid society will hold their annual bazaar in the church parlors next Thursday and Friday afternoon and evening. Numerous articles, both fancy and useful, will be for sale. A chicken-pie supper will be served from 5:30 to 10 o’clock on Friday evening. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
The dancing school opened at the Oakland hall Tuesday evening. Not being thoroughly advertised, the attendance was rather small, but next Tuesday evening it will be continued and all who are interested in dancing should not fail to attend. Miss Rafen, of Nunda will conduct the school, which should insure a large class as she is thoroughly versed in the art and teached all of the latest dances.
Next Monday evening the Epworth League will make the Pilgrim’s safe return from the Holy Land, an occasion for rejoicing, and will give an entertainment on that evening in the M.E. church parlor. The prizes will be awarded and the first prize story read, after which D.C. Cook, jr., who is familiar with Oriental jugglery, will give a sleight of hand exhibition. Tableaux will then be shown, the Ten Virgins, Egyptian Water Carriers amd A Jewish Wedding. Altogether, it will be a first class entertainment. An admission of 10 cents for children under 14 years of age and 15 cents for adults. Come out and give the Pilgrims a rousing welcome.
LAKE ZURICH.
Emil Frank has put a gas plant in his building.
J. Raymond of Volo was a visitor her Wednesday.
Louis Seip and Wm. Bicknase made a trip to Wheeling Sunday.
George Foreman and George Wagner of Barrington were caller here Tuesday.
Chas Klipper has been visiting relatives at Aptekisic for a few weeks and returned Monday. Charles says there is no place like Lake Zurich.
Wm. Lorenz made a trip to Dundee and Elgin Saturday to visit relatives and friends there.
Charles Givens ahs resigned his position as barkeeper for H. Branding. Mr. Givens and family have moved to Wauconda, to take charge of the Lakeside hotel at that place.
Albert Lyons of Libertyville, who has been tending bar for Wm. Bicknase for the last few months has reigned his position and is going back to Libertyville. Albert is a nice young man and we are sorry to have him go.
CARPENTERSVILLE.
Mrs. Raymond Harrison has a new Globe piano.
Mrs. Thomas Swick is visiting at Wheeling, W.Va.
The new Congregational church at Dundee is nearing completion.
Clarence Sawyer has returned to St. John’s Military academy at Delafield, Wis.
There was a Foreign Missionary program at the Guild Friday afternoon.
The post-office has been moved to the Andrews block on Main street, Dundee.
A mother’s meeting was held by the ladies of the W.C.T.U. at Dundee at the last meeting.
The Woman’s Relief Corps meets Friday afternoon. All patriotic women are invited to join.
The Baptist society held a fair on Wednesday afternoon and evening. An oyster supper was served.