March 24, 1900
LAKE ZURICH.
Arthur Kirwan was in town Wednesday.
C.W. Kohl has just received a fresh stock of fry goods.
Frank Meyer and sister, Miss Annie, are in Chicago visiting friends.
There will be services in the school building tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Hoffmeister of Palatine officiating.
Nearly enough money has been subscribed to erect a church and the committee will soon select a suitable site.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bignase and Frank Pulaski of Chicago were guests of Henry Seip’s people the first of the week.
Cornelius Shultis of Waukegan was a business caller Wednesday and Thursday. He reported the roads in good condition.
Roney & Carr of Wauconda. Courtney Bros., of Fox river and H. Hillman shipped live stock to Chicago during the week.
Arthur Cook of Wauconda passed through town on his way home from Waukegan, where he attended a Supervisor’s meeting.
A number of our people have been subpoenaed as witnesses in the murder trial of George Krueger and went to Waukegan the first of the week.
A number of our citizens attended the law suit at Wauconda on Monday in which the Township was plaintiff and Peter Ninsgearn, Commissioner of highways, defendant.
NOTICE - Former employees of the Bruce Ice company, who are known to have lanterns or ice tongs in their possession are requested to return the same at once and avoid trouble and expense. Wm. Boyer, Superintendent.
Frank Scholz was reminded that he was fifteen years of age Friday evening by about fifteen of his schoolmate who called at his home in a body and had a delightful time playing games etc., in varied forms of entertainment to make up a good social time.
The Union Township caucus was held Saturday afternoon in the town hall and was attended by nearly one hundred voters. Denison Huntington was declared nominee for supervisor by acclamation; Wm. Spunner, school trustee; several voices nominated the old stand-by, E.A. Ficke, for town clerk and his choice was also unanimous. For assessor, Peter Meyers: for collector, Henry Berghorn, jr.; for highway commissioner, Charles E. Froelich. Town election will be held in the same place Tuesday, April 3, 1900.
WAUCONDA.
Henry Golding transacted business in the city the first of the week.
Frank Barbian of McHenry transacted business in our village Monday.
J.F. Gieske of Barrington was a pleasant caller in our village Friday.
Misses Grace and Myrtle Mullen were reported on the sick list the first of the week.
Mrs. Burritt who has been on the sick list for the past week is reported convalescent.
Mrs. Frederick Gale returned home Monday after a weeks visit with friends at Desplains.
Daniel Oaks, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, is visiting with relatives and friends in our village.
Martin Thelen returned to his home in McHenry Monday, where he will spend a few week’s to recuperate from his recent illness.
Henry Maiman who has been spending a week as juror at the county seat returned home Tuesday, having been paid off and dismissed until summoned again.
The funeral of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Harris was held at their home Wednesday at 10 o’clock p.m. after which the remains were interred in the Wauconda cemetery.
Mumps and “grip” seen to be the latest thing for the coming spring season and if you don’t have ‘em you are not int with the most prevailing fashion. You may yet have a chance to fall in line before the close of the season.
On account of the inclement weather Friday evening the attendance at the dime social given at the home of Mr. and Mr.s Hammond was rather small although a very pleasant time is reported by all. Refreshments were served.
Arthur Cook, J.C. Reilly and son, B.F. Martin and H.T. Fuller went to Waukegan Monday. The former on business and the latter to again report for jury service. The Kreuger trial still being in progress they were paid and dismissed until summoned again.
Wm. Monaghan left for his home in Iowa Friday, where he will take a few weeks vacation after which he will start on the road traveling for a wholesale grocery firm of St. Paul. Will is a good man at most everything he attempted and we wish him success in his new venture.
The Mystic Workers obligated give new members at the regular meeting Wednesday evening who were as follows: Mesdames Mary E. Martin, Charlotte J. Knipfel, Ellen M. Cook, Miss Orrissa Brown and Arthur V. Martin, the later besides the obligation received the full benefit of the initiation. Two more applicants were expected to take the obligation but decided to wait until the next meeting. The reduced rates are still open and those contemplating joining should make their application now while getting the advantage of the reduction.
An assemblage of young friends gathered at the home of Miss Jennie Green Saturday evening in honor of her brother Fred’s arrival from Chicago for a day’s outing. The evening was very enjoyably spent at Carroms and various social amusements, intercepted with refreshments and it was about 1:30 before the pleasure of the evening was dismissed and all returned home much pleased with the evening spent. Those present were as follows: Misses Lora Harrsion, Estella Grace, Ruth Neville, Della Hammond and Ada Hicks. Messrs. Orton Hubbard, Harry Reilly, John Brand, J.P. Blanck and Merritt McCracken.
The caucus last Saturday passed off quietly and all the old officers were renominated. The proceedings briefly were as follows: Caucus called to order at 2 o’clock p.m. by E.W. Brooks. Timothy Bacon elected as chairman and Orton Hubbard, secretary. J.W. Torrence, A.C. Stoxen and A.S. Powers appointed tellers. Nominations for supervisor, Arthur Cook 83 votes, A.J. Raymond 51 votes. Nomination for accessor, E.W. Brooks by acclamation, E.A. Golding for town clerk was also by acclamation. Nominations for co lector, J.C. Reilly 88 votes, I. Barris 31 votes. Nomination for commissioner of highways, Al. Baseley 68 votes. Moses Beach 28 votes. Town committee for ensuing year: Timothy Bacon, Willard Darrell and A.C. Stoxen.
CARY WHISPERINGS.
N.B. Kern was a Chicago visitor on Tuesday.
L.E. Mentch spent Monday in Woodstock.
T.H. Wulff was in Chicago on business Tuesday.
A.L. Weaver was in Algonquin on business Tuesday.
J.E. Wetzel of Chcigo spent Sunday with friends and relatives here.
John Lowe shipped a car load of cows to Chicago Tuesday evening.
Miss Estella Catlow started working for Mr. Floyd at Nunda Monday.
Alvin Todd of Algonquin visited friends and relatives here Wednesday.
Miss Estella Catlow returned home Friday from her visit in Barrington.
Janes Dunn of Chicago is visiting friends and relatives here this week.
Mr. O’Hara, wife and Redman Lyons of Chicago attended the funeral of Mrs. Newbold Sunday.
Miss Josie McGraw, who spend last week visiting friends and relatives in Elgin, returned home Sunday.
N.B. Kern is building a fine new boat which he intends to use this spring while hunting on the river.
Miss Louise McGraw and MIss Nellie Powers of ELgin spent Sunday visiting friends and relatives here.
Ray NcNett, who has been seeking employment in Chicago the past week returned home Friday. He did not get employment.
A surprise party was given Miss Ida Wascher Sunday evening. There were about ten couples present. A supper was served and everybody reported an enjoyable time.
The musicale given by Miss Tena Arps Friday evening was well attended. There were $7.85 taken in which went to the benefit of building a new addition on the M.E. church.