April 23, 1903

WAUCONDA.

D.L. Putnam transacted business in the city Wednesday.

Harry Graham, of Barrington, visited at his home in our village Sunday.

H.E. Maiman and Mrs. H. Maiman transacted business in the city Monday.

C.J. Wightman, of Waukegan, Supreme secretary of K.&L. of the Red Cross, was a pleasant caller in our village Saturday.

Quite a number of our young people attended the dance at Grayslake last Friday evening and spent a very pleasant time.

Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Fuller transacted business in the city Tuesday, W.D. Wentworth assisting in the store during their absence.

Mrs. Torrance, who has been assisting Mrs. Graham in her millinery establishment for the past two weeks, returned to the city Sunday.

Lost - A bay mare, 2 years old, Tuesday evening, April 7. Any information leading to the recovery of the animal will be thankfully received by Harry Geary.

J.C. Price went to Geneva Lake Monday as a delegate from the Mystic Worker lodge of our village to attend the meeting of the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Mystic Worker Picnic association. The third annual picnic will be held at Geneva Lake this year.

More favorable reports are now heard of our bank, Mr. Komp having called at the office of County Treasurer L.C. Price, and stated that he would straighten up everything dollar for dollar. We hope he is as good as his word, as our citizens certainly would appreciate nothing better than their money returned to them.

The next meeting of the Knights and Ladies of the Red CRoss will be held Tuesday evening, May 5. One of the supreme officers is expected to be at the meeting, and the new rituals having arrived the work will be expounded so that the members will be able to take hold of it themselves. All members are requested to be present.

Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Harris were tendered a wedding reception at the groom’s home last Friday evening upon their return home to our village. About 40 guests were present, and several fine presents were received. The young couple will make their future home in our village, and will occupy the Stillman Davis residence as soon as the necessary repairs can be completed. We extend to the young couple our best wishes for a happy and prosperous life.

The election last Tuesday proved quite exciting and 107 votes were cast, the only opposition on the ticket being the candidates for the president of our village, E.W. Brooks vs. Arthur Cooke, the former winning out by a majority of 34. The complete result is as follows: President, E.W. Brooks, 70; Arthur Cooke, 36. For trustees, John Golding, 74; V.D. Kimball, 74; William Tidmarsh, 74. For village clerk, K.V. Worden, 76.

LAKE ZURICH.

Gustave Fieddler was a Joliet visitor Wednesday.

H.P. Behan of Nunda was a caller here Wednesday.

The ice companies are shipping the product to Chicago.

William Bicknase transacted business in Chicago Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Briggs were Chicago visitors Monday.

Miss Anna Meyer is visiting relatives in Chicago this week.

Frank Barbain of McHenry called on friends here Wednesday.

Louis Geary and Mr. Goffleman attended the dance at Cuba Saturday evening.

Mrs. H. P. Behan of Nunda is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J.H. Forbes.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Forbes attended the funeral of F.J. Herbert at Chicago Tuesday.

George Prushia has purchased the ice business of Ed Underwood and he will be “the ice man” this season.

Mrs. Emma Givens returned from Chicago, Tuesday, where she had been visiting friends for the past week.

Now that the game law has gone into effect our local game warden should be on the lookout for the pot hunter.

Eb Bruce and Oscar Johnson were at Winthrop Harbor last week where they purchased a new engine for the weed cutter.

The village fathers have purchased a new road grader. Now we expect our street commissioner will make a decided improvement on the streets.

The village election was devoid of interest, there being but one ticket in the field. Only 35 votes were cast. A proposition to pay rood tax in cash was submitted and carried.

Deputy Coroner Murray of Waukegan was here the first of the week securing evidence, and looking up witnesses in regard t o the death of Raymond White who was killed at the Bruce ice plant last winter.

Repairs are being made to the buildings and grounds at Oak Park, the pretty spot for picnics and parties. A new floor will be laid in the pavilion and a new roof put on that building. A bowling alley will be added and additional seats and tables placed. The ball grounds are to be put in first class shape.

The annual school meeting was held Saturday evening. Two nominations were made for trustee to succeed H. Pepper. John Dickson and William Busching being the candidates. Mr. Busching was elected on the second ballot. The contract for cleaning the school building was awarded to Richard Holle.