February 3, 1900
LAKE ZURICH.
Mr. Cushing of Chicago was in town Wednesday and Thursday.
Henry Seip entertained relatives from Chicago over Sunday.
Misses Rose and Hannah Scholz returned to Chicago the fore part of the week.
Owing to the extreme cold weather no religious services were held in the town hall Sunday afternoon.
John Meyer of Huntley was back in his native town this week, shaking hands with his many friends.
Two workmen took a dip in the lake Wednesday and teh thermometer registered several degrees below zero.
Probably the largest gang of men that ever came to this lake is employed by the two companies at the present writing.
A basket social will be given Friday, February 23, by the pupils of our school. Exercises in honor of birthdays of Lincoln and Washington, which fall on February 12 and 22 respectively, are in preparation. Nearly $5 is now in the treasury and the pupils wish to raise enough money tro purchase a school bell. Be sure to attend.
The change which the ice men have been looking for came suddenly last week and ice cutting began Monday at the source of supply. Bruce Ice company have been loading cars since Tuesday. The recent cold weather has made the fields firm and several inches thicker than they were before. A large gang of men are also at work for Blair & Co. putting up ice.
C.E. Shultis made his regular weekly rounds to our stores Wednesday, returning to Waukegan the following day, via Ivanhoe, Grayslake and Hainesville. Mr. Shultis represent the Kennedy Biscuit company and will also keep the grocers of Rockefeller, LIbertyville and Gilmer well supplied with crackers hereafter, as he always has a fresh supply on hand.
Miss Anna Scholz entertained a number of friends at her home last Monday evening, it being the seventeenth anniversary of her birth. Several hours were pleasantly passed in a variety of games, intercepted with refreshments. It was a late hour when the guests bade their hostess good night and wishing for her many returns of the event.
WAUCONDA.
Wm. Ewing of Cary was here Wednesday.
Ray Lanphere was a McHenry visitor Saturday.
J.E. Glynch visited with relatives here Saturday.
Elmer Ford, who has been very ill, is improving slowly.
Will McGruren of Chicago visited with relatives here this week.
Mrs. Hudson of Chicago is a guest of her mother, Mrs. P. Dinnan, this week.
Mrs. Woodhouse of Chicago visited for a few days here this week with relatives.
On account of the illness of Miss Grace there was no school Monday in the primary room.
J.M. Monaghan of Charles City, Ia., is visiting with his brother, Wm. Monaghan, this week.
The Epworth League held a social at the home of MIss Mary Glynch last evening, which was well attended.
T.V. Slocum of Arknsas is spending a few days here. He, no doubt, notices quite a change in the atmosphere.
Rev. Father Rhode of Fremont Center was a pleasant caller at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Maiman on Wednesday.
Quite a number from here went to Lake Zurich the first of the week to secure employment harvesting the ice crop.
Miss Nora Parsons of Chicago, who has been spending the winter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Torrance, left for Campfield, Md., where she will make her future home.
Don’t forget masquerade to be given by the Barrington Social and Athletic club at Stott’s hall, Barrington, Wednesday evening, February 21. It promises to be the event of the season.
J.W. Cook, Miles Fuller, E. Green, John Blanck, Carl Erickson and Jas. Gainer attended a meeting of the Woodmen camp at McHenry Wednesday evening.
Miss Maud Lake and Mr. Louis Powers were quietly married at Kenosha, Wis., Sunday. The contracting parties are well known here and all join with The Review in wishing them much happiness through life.
A stag party was given at the home of Harry Fuller Friday night of last week and was attended by a large number of our prominent young gentlemen. The evening was spent in social games and refreshments in plenty were served.
A party was given Harry Grantham in honor of his tenth birthday anniversary Monday evening and was attended by about thirty of his young friends. The evening was pleasantly enjoyed by all in social games. Refreshments were served.
Several of the ladies enjoyed a pleasant evening at the home of Miss Eloise Jenks Friday evening of last week. Progreessive carom was the attractive feature of the evening’s program and suitable prizes were awarded. Taking it altogether the evening was very pleasantly spent by the ladies.
The Mystic Workers had another royal good time Wednesday evening. At the regular meeting two weeks previous the subject of holding a public social was discussed which met with decided favor. Master Hubbard appointed a committee to make arrangements for the affair. The evening arrived clear and bright, but rather chilly. Despite the cold the hall was filled to overflowing. At 8:30 the fun began in earnest. Cronkinole, carems, cards, etc., were played, intercepted by music furnished by C.A. Hapke’s orchestra. A 11:30 o’clock refreshments, consisting of popcorn, apples and confectionary, were served. The balance of the evening was spent in dancing. A most pleasant evening is reported by all and Mizpah lodge will, no doubt, long be remembered by this pleasant social event.
CARY WHISPERINGS.
Miss Goldies Sprague is quite sick.
Revival meetings are still being held in the Free Methodist church.
Miss Salisbury entertained Miss Murphy of Woodstock last week.
Mr. and Mrs. G.F. Sprague and daughter Ora spent Sunday and Monday with James Nish.
A large crowd from here attended the dance at Nunda last Friday evening and had a fine time.
Misses Ethel Thomas and Frances Munshaw of Elgin visited at the home of F. Thomas this week.
The Masons from Cary attended the funeral of George Harris at Ridgefield Sunday in a boday. Mr. Harris was formerly a resident of Palatine.
The quarterly conference of the M.E. church met in regular session January 27, and among other things proposed was the building of an addition to the church, on account of the increasing demand for more room. Plans are being made to erect an addition on the present structure 20x24 feet, which will be furnished with all the equipments necessary to observe the public good, and it is hoped that all who are interested will contribute with their influence and means to aid in this movement, which concerns the welfare of all people of Cary and surrounding country.
A pleasant surprise party was given Miss Emma Wascher by her friends at her home Friday night of last week. Games were played, after which the guests were invited to the dining room where a tempting supper awaited them, of which all partook. The guests departed at a late hour, after spending a most enjoyable evening. Those present were: Misses Josephine McGraw, Estella Catlow, Anna Messenger, Anna and Mayme Richter, Goldie Sprague, Lillie Ells, Elsie Kiltz, May Jackson, Messrs. George Hanson, Dell Coss, Louis Messenger, Herman Markward, Oliver Grantham, Glenn Thomas, Sidney Osgood, Albert Wascher and Charles Allen.