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m hu been'uu 4ftie ak$ week. party at the McHeary ly evening drew out a shipped two ear fine hogs from this sta- „ test Thursday. * About seventy couples attended the maMappde at . Riverside hall on ThujBfcjy evening last. ^S^^Ttfiton has been vn catling with a bad cmi of inflammatory rheumatism the past few days. Our merchants are clearing o«t their remnants of winter stack p*aparatory for spring business. Dr. H. T. Brown and *wifp started Saturday morning for Somerville, S. C., -where they will spend a month or Died--Al Terra Cotta Feb. 27, 1W7, after a long illness, Mrs. Win. Dotoerty. She leaves a husband and six small children. Noah H. Pike and wife of Chenoa, ffi , «i« looking after their Pistakee Bay property, getting the cotfeagf ready for the summer. John Buss had the misfortune to smash his foot quite badly while working at the ice houses at McCollun's lake one day last week. On Feb. 25 fifteen persons ware arrested at Slocum's lake for fishing thru the tea. The gtfhie warden is his bast to stop this illegal practice. Peter B. Freund came out with an unusually broad smile one day last week and on inquiring the cause we learned that it was a girl and weighed 9% pounds. Affairs at the M. E. church are prospering. Congregation is growand the interest is good. Hiere have been several taken into the church lately* Miss Nellie McCabe, daughter of jas. McCabe, died at bar home near Volo on Thursday morning last of consumption. The funeral was held from St. Patrick's church in this village on Saturday. W. P. Stevens, who has occupied the Page Colby farm for the past two or three years, has moved to the .Sweet farm near Richmond. Goo. W. Colby takes charge of the home farm vacated by Stevens. Among the changes in residence -•since our last issue are: L. H. Owen will occupy the W. D. Wentworth residence; Wallace Colby has moved into the rooms in the Colby block on Water street and J. Young has moved to the farm owned by the Owen arttfte. v. On Thursday morning the news was received here that - Charles Byrd of 9fc Louis, son-in-law of H. Nordquist aad wife of this village, had been severely and dangerously burned with kerosene and on Saturday morning another dispatch announced that he and died of his injuries. Ha leaves a wife and two daughters. One Great Event One of the greatest events of the ' atason was held at the Lone Maple, oat Fox river east of this village, one evening recently. A. H. W atson, the . hustling real estate man, owner at the Lone Maple and who has been confined to his bed thru an injury received January 27, enjoyed it immensely. Under the management at Boa TTionneson and H. Quinn some well known Chicago talent was on hand to assist in making the occasion the enjoyable event it proved to be. Fred Krummerow, known thruout the country as a bass singer, and his wife, Mrs. Bertha Krummerow, well known soprano singer, contributed some very enjoyable numbers to the evening's program. Henry Frundel and son played "The White Cockcade" on the tin whistle. Four fiddlers were there. Mike Purcell was awarded first prize, a gold medal; Mike Conway, •prize, a diamond stud; Martin easily walked away with the pa?ze for playing second, a pair of diamond cuff buttons. Bill Quinn, last but not least, won a leather medal. Mrs. L. Huck appeared in a skirt dance. Mrs. Ella B. Tbonneson tfarbled a few fine yoddles. Each of t|ie two ladies was presented with a #re pound box of candy. Bill Burke gave a few selections on the jazz bow. One of Chicago's greatest cabaret singers, M. Wollpert, sang "Tuck Me ts Sleep." May Moon, Auggie Moon aad Lottie Moon sang some very poplar selections. Henry Quinn sang flie Same Old Moon Is Shining." hn Trust and Mike Ice sang "Till e Meet Again." Mike Conway sang 4 beautiful ballot entitled, "Pigeon ' the Gate." Andrew Hansen sang a song entitled "Lone Spade." Recitation by Al. Asmalsky, "Which Way Does This Read Go." This recitation ! ijras answered by Bill Quinn with "I Have Lived Here For Fifty Years and ^ • Have Never Seen It Go Anywhere." "^Where Is My Other Foot" was rendered by Harry Romine. Bill Quinn Rendered a selection entitled "Why t>id They Build Fox River So Close to , |he Shore." Last, but not least, a Song by John Dreymille*, "Lather and Shave For Every Man." Delicious ' refreshments were served by Mrs. Watson. Next event , to be held at * the theatre. H. Q. Qfltfialw Plan "New Drainage District Elgin Courier: Warned that conpollution of the Fox river will in drastic action by the state, $UB»nry village officials yesterday with Mayor Arwin E. Price ttie plan to be followed in the ishment of a drainage district, to A. S. Parks, one of the oAcials, steps will undoubtha taken to JfcHenrjr con*. rrn a district in "t• ¥*& Tsf P v. " ".5? READ <y.|* -'OS. I N C O M E B U Y :j * :--5 % * v •«, :.\y • • 4f ; W (wjfc .* • If *,«*» -k ; - •' ' >• t* fC*-> < *- kv* :T ,v. ;>• •>cy w H SUIT CASES and Traveling BagsT good COLLARS' assortment to select from 4 t The well known £. & W. ' soft and stiff collars, all V ^auted styles, out th^y ^o fe« ' ^ ^ » , V St!' .1* TRAVELING BAGS % made and if M;: Drop Everythin g And Comfe 1 Attcfnd the Greatest Sale ever opened to the Buying Public of McHenry. County. The Biggest Bargain, Price Slashing Festival of High Grade Men's and Boys' Wearing Apparel and Shoes, the people have ever seen. Economical shoppers from all parts of the county are daily taking advantage of the wonder values this BIG SALE IS PUTTING FORTH. Take time by the forlock, join with them. BUY, AND BUY NOW. PRICES HAVE REACHED -THEIR LOWEST EBB. IT IS NOW OR NEVER WITH US. We are unloading at the most , sensational savings. Thousands of dollars worth of all clean high grade merchandise CASTTNTO THIS PRICE MAELSTROM. READ THE BIG VALUES THAT WE ARE OFFERING FOR THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. Each and every item means a big saving to you. A saving of good hard earned dollars. PRICES CUT AND SLASHED FROM 30 to 50 PER CENT. READ THE B1C FREE OFFER FOR THE LAST THREE DAYS OF THIS WEEK p? See the Specials for Thursday, Friday, Saturday aad Monday V'"-. -T*4:' 'jfTV' •"• - ,-__irYTR Aiii'-V. . V "r Free Gasoline and Car Fare to All Out of the City Shoppef* slwii'S Extra >A. Added Attraction FREE For Thursday, Friday & Saturday Only 'PP With every men's suit or overcoat sold on these three days, we will give a high grade hat, FREE. Take advantage of the low prices and GET YOUR HAJ FREE. All styles of hats. Be early they won't last long^: : ^ ^ ^ T'. ] BOYS' ALL WOOL SUITS and overcoats, big assortment to select from, sizes up to 18, regular values from $10 to $18, out they goat S9.85 $6.85 $18.75 ' • " 1 . 4* ;'Vv y. DRESS These are the prices that are moving out this high grade stock of suits and overcoats. Every garment the best all wool garments that the'market can produce. Suits in Cashmere, worsteads, serges, all sizes, in both regulars and stouts. Overcoats in the medium weights, new models, also good Ulsters. It will pay you to take advantage and buy for a year ahead. Regular value from $35 to $60, out they go at $18.75, $23.75, $28.75 and a hat Free 'on Thursday, .Friday and Satuiday$$f|^^ for men, every waotecf sTyte and cloth, values up to $12, sale price , * ^ •' ,< S3.85 am \ ^ . -vr„ ' T JrnSm Four Buckle Goodywr |ubber% # price . [?; • $2.95 .;-vi ' All Mufflers and Scarfs, silk and fUfc. lOdts, out they go at ONE HALF PRICE ° > %.:rn ' , " ; u . . . . : jfcith Robes, Blanket Robes, a}l fAlues up to $10, sale price Boys' knee Pants, corduroys and s ' 89e S5.85 Steam er Trunks, widl made, brass _ trimmed, good fibre, regular value •%2, s^e price :'?• \ #6.45 ----Men's Hfavy. She^> Lined Coats, well Jfc•. S7.45 Ky ' -i.f . f. 9^*' • f, V; SPECIAL .Boys' solid Shoes, all sizes, some high ^ to 16 00 $2.45 SPECUL NOTICE Space does otig. permit us to quote all prices but remember each and* every article in the ^ store is cut, and cut to . the bone. H I G PRICES HAVE EXPLODED. * Boys' corduroy sheep lined «o»**r*o|K derful bargains, at '• i • W $6.95 UNION SUITS For men, good weights and styles, l Xi 98c Heavy weight high gr^e^J|^bers, regular |8:00 value , /.• .• - :•% $1.59 Men's fine dress Shoep, values MP to $8.00, sale j^ce 1.85 'y- ALL WOOL SWEATER COATS For men, wonderful bargains, big selection, buy now. Out they go ai low iS2.85(Ji^^! EXTRA SPECIAL ALL DAY THURS. ONLY Heavy weight Canvas Gloves, knitted wrist, (limit six pair to a customer), 6 pair for 250 ~ FRIDAY ONLY Celebrated Rockford Socks, good weight, regular stock, (limit six pair to a customer), 6 pair for 25c > ' SATURD'Y ONLY Heavy Weight Overalls, blues and striped, all sizes, (limit one pair to a customer), 89c MONDAY ONLY Heavy Work Shirts, blue chambray and heavy mixtures, (limit two to a customer), j 4 'C©i! Boys' aH wool Sweaters, out thejr ge as low as y, pi.89 Boys' Bear brand Stocking^ : 29c Women's pure Alk Hose^ regular $2.00 values .39 EL* Silk Shirts, all styles and siie*/*^% $5.85 ' J k V " ' ' nTTuipi^paivi -'«ftv 11 vni®fk"| ' 'fnt im Mi ill" b"ff"t 1w'!t!' b- $3.95 • 0 . - . .--A" >"« \ \ New styles in Spring Cape, tele of colorv wMiiei up to $2,oo 59o -if*- i -tL FINE DRESS SHUNTS With or without collars attached, ifl styles, fast colors, sale ' ' 98c MEN'S WORK SHOES Solid leathers, good styles, well made, values up to $5.00, sale price $2.85 HANDKERCHIEFS / Either white, red or blue, f«M tittfc. V . . . 7 © > ; : . • •• . Heavy black Rubber Rain uiar vfdve $12.00, sale pric| -1^".** 'i / . S4.85 All wool $6.00 Flannri a»h^s, Patrick itake, price v £/• ; SM9 t'/kift* Cooper's and WlS»n Bros.' Union Suits, values up to $5.00, •39 MM THURSDAY ONLY Boys' Outing Flitanel Sleepers, good Weight, (limit two to a customer) FRIDAY ONLY Boys' Cloth Hats, all good styles, all sixes, values up to $2.00, Friday only SATURDAY ONLY Celebrated Kaynee Blouses, all stylee, fast color poods, all sises, up to 1$ (limit 4 to a customer) • y' I ' m i > c , * Vjr i fUTC ,./f V-"". ;;.J Y\ •" •*. * JL r, r '? McHENRY, ILLINOIS to Find the Rigl ^ ~ - 'r 7 <rpr 7t r.'JV J'f T - ' 1* • > . ' - f k . ' " . k ^ : . • / IF'YWI HAVE NOT attended this big sale* arrange to do so at <mce. The bargains we are offering are going like wild fire and we want you to get your / SHARER 1,;.^,,; * •%. &