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• •' WM.l.l III ! Ul I IIRIUI m- ! M Articles And Are fnr»t*hed by ih* the aixi i*"w cuiiwr ci»im« no par* or creaitftor I6» iftiu*. : r - ' ' » > 1-'.,' >.v * . li.:* m . taW, i I, -* * HINTS TO ECONOMY «•!»«» West McHenry; on the Dollar. ,4. i ote. * atr ehall never forget that summer evwa ,,, a few ywars ago, at the 'town--bat. f m usten't tell you any names, as tM 1 \ people are still living. We walked out-- Slhe Doctor and I--in the moonlight, and ..:t.:;i|>a8Mng: ft cltureb. beard a goepel hymn, , ^ And we v. ciit in. We found a prayer- Sr-| iliecting just opening. There were about L , ten uiou and<twenty women. After the tiaua! < p( uing t xprciws, the minister, a ' '* you..g man of about thirty, spoke for lift "on minute?, «nd then said the meet- . , , fog belonged to the others, was in their # fcan<Is, and all were invited to take part •--€ic«pt the women. I chanced to be looking toward my husband, just as the f„ ^ minister said that. He looked as gentle ' as ever--and you know how awfully gen- tie his big face can look--until he heard #ie words, "except the women." Then <his big faoft suddenly hardened, he opened his eyes a trifle wider and stared At the minister, and, I believe, held his jfereatb; then his lips became set, and those wrinkles crept into his forehead •".I knew be was angry ; and if T had not known him as well as I did, I should . Almost have expected to see him jump V'v"fcp and denounce the minister, and the tradition that seemed to govern him But he sat quiet, and as the meeting y . , J#ent on I stole frequent glances at his lace and noticed that the cloud grew /,'/ flacker. At length there came a pause, Hhen he rose abruptly and walked , Straight to the front, and said: "About twenty years ago I was ; :f %nding an educational institution in , th.s state, where the young ladies and gentlemen gathered on Sunday, before urch time, in a Bible-class, and in the livening as a prayer-meeting. The profes^ore who led these meetings were Aaraest and dignified men. The in­ terest grew until we appointed a week f*y meeting, at the hour set apart for Recreation. Then we had daily meetings, And for eeveral weeks the deepest interest ' manifested, and many of those stu- v®entn gave thair hearts to the Saviour. date my own Christian experience from those blessed days. The words of some . of those young women often brought ;1tears to our eyes and kindly trust to our ; jhea^ Is. Daring my college life I attend- ^ ;ed a Bible class of some two or three [ '^hundred men and women. Discussion ; was free and all took part. Since then I v have seen both men and women «inii>g God's work in Sunday schools and other , juvenile organizations; iu a temperance ^ association of five hundred, and in Y. M _ C. Associations, ihus 1 have seen men ' and .romen walking side by side and if * hand iu hand, co-laborers in the Master's f work. And yet, to-night, I hear the wo- f men pointedly ei eluded from the invita- tioa to take part in the exercises. **" "What rer.son can there be for such a coarse? Has it been your experience that the works of women have done you harm? Not so with me. The best |ub- 8!stance I received at Bchool was from • women. In the large Bible-class their questions and remarks were as skillful as those of men. In Sabbath-schools they are nearly always in the majority as m-.itcachrrs. In Y. M. C. A. work, where a pride like that of most men would keep them out, on account of the name, their vM Pr^:> w». th£ir addresses and their anngjai among the most effective agencies. Thrre are women preachers whose work that oF Room We Must Have. Both of above very essential in preparing lor In view of the above we have Divided the Price We have a fine assortment and are bound to close them out at once, and offer them at 50 cents on the Dollar from former prices. We do this to close them out quick to make room tor other goods. Call early >*»d get first choice. e --OUR STOCK OF- WARM WEATHER GOODS h complete »rd prices will be right on tkem all. CALL AND SEE. Made to Wear and to Fit. All Shoes do not wear and fit. ,We sell the kind that does at ' r reduced prices. We have told you before about the liberal * reduction on the entire line and the closing out prices °n the brown, but you must see thenip New Fall Dress Goods and Ginghams _ \ • O " , v., For School Wear are just in. New Dark Wrappers, Bed Spreads, • in fact, plenty of nice things are ready for inspection. It wiU> be economy for you to try a pair of our I Rockford make of Overalls at 50c or the ^ ^ r " Sweet, Orr & Co. kind at 75c. ,» ^ . j The Grocery Stocky is very complete at lowest cash pricAB. We have a Spccial Sale of " ^4 On many Summer Goods and are" desirous of Showing you the Result. \ w '-VI CALL. SOON. We have thq Staple and Fancy Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, [Bice, Beans, Spices Extracts, etc., are always in demand and we always keep a good assortment. No man can do business without customers and friends, and we trust you will accept our thanks for [past favors as welt as what you are giving us at present. SLEEPY EYE FLOUR. J.E.CB1STY, Ringwood, D1 * :& We Are Headquarters for FARM MACHINERY Of all Kinds. As low as any good Flour canLbe land see us. x WettpfeHenry. Illinois, bought anywfaeret Call " } . * ." • r "' God honors as much as He does men. "W ).nen have a courage which some men cannot even apprecie^ much !q*g equal. It was our motners and sisters whose sublime courage wrought that wondeiful temperance Cnisade of 1873. And it was the same women who followed it op and organized the W. C. T« I)., whose work is becoming all-powerful and world-wide. This union is organized *ith wonderful completeness, national, state, local with numerous departments, all officered by women who do their work |£< * a manner that would put us men to blush. Their public meetings are ' "" ' models which men would do well to follow. «^ "K • BUGGIESI BUGGIES! 0^ Nothing but Buggies. The celebrated Peabody. the Mier and' the Columbia A grade Wheels; one thousand mile Axles. Why take chances on inferior work when about the same money will ive | you the best vehicles that skill and careful supervision can produce. Tried by time and not found wanting. They are reliable and stylish. There are none better. . WAGONS AND TRUCKS. r Always on hand and prices always right. And don't forget I that you have a standing invitation to make our place headquarters] when in McHenry, and wo are only too glad to show our stock whether you wish to buy or not. Repairs for all Machinery promptly attended to. "::V- :jvi U' A Fine Farm for Sale. A farm of 200 acres near Columbus . Junction, Iowa. This is line black up- * * land soil. ^ There is one hundred acres : i * nnder cultivation, fifty acres of meadow |||g, > land, forty acres of tillable pasture and acres of timber. There is running s water on the farm also a deep well with wind mill. The place also has a fine, young, bearing orchard and other fruit. Tb6 house has seven rooms with good cellar under house. The barn is 30x40 with an addition 20x40 for cribs and wagon shed. The Fences are all in good condition, Distance to a school only three quarters of a mile, and to church one mile and a quarter. This place is for sale at a reasonable Pnceandon easy terms. Call on or address. A. J. BCHMOKEB. Columbus Junction, la. Get a i [at that is in Style at Owen &£ l/hapeU's. ^ Remember the great closing out sale of summer goods at Owen & Chapell's. The editor of the Evans City, Pa., ^ "One minute Cough Cure is right y named. It cured my children alter all other remedies failed." It cures coughs, colds, and all throat and lunir troubles. By J. A. Story. Be sure to leave your orders for Pills- |>wy s or Washburn's best at Stoffel's Delivered promptly to any part of town. Remember the great closing out sale of Summer goods at Owen A Chapell's. §$•' "•> 8#e the new Dress Qinghams ^ i; jEalicoes at Owen & Chapell's. The ladies should not fail to see those aobby Waist Sets at Simon Stoffel's. Do you know that E. Lawlus, Tailor lias taken measures for six, seven ant eight suits a week. Good gcods low Prices from $4.80 to |12. Keep your hand on your pocket book until you see E. Lawtas. 49tf SO*. CALDWELL'S YRUP McHenry, July 27,1898. Vary Truly Yours, T. J. WALSH. and THE Sherwin-Wiluams Phut is made by the largest paint man­ ufacturers in the world, in the most complete, and best equipped paint factory in existence. These are facts, that have re­ sulted from simply making a re­ liable article at the beginning, a quar­ ter of a century ago, and maintain­ ing its quality always. By giving the best paint value that it's possible to give, aad the bast article for the purpose. By giving attention to one thing and doing it well--better than any one else. When you buy The Sherwin-Williams Paint you get in exchange for your money, your money's worth, and mote money could not buy better paint. A booklet on paint free. * tub SymmtUN-wiijUAMS OO.. r*tirr and oolok makcm*. j 100 Canal 3U, Cleveland. MV Washington Street, Mew York. 2B29 Stewart A veuae, Chletfa SI BL Antolueatrwt, "--'--• 3. PERKINS, Mchenry, Illinois. Paint and Wall Paper House There is none WELL'S m m PEPSIN OESTION. II CURES IKOIQE Entire wheat floor--recommended physicians, at Owen A Chapell's. by We sell the celebrated Sherwin-Williams Paint. better. Call and see our Wall Paper Patterns, representing the patterns of various styles produced by a dozen factories at prices that are beyond competition . . Room Mouldings to Match all Wall Paper, warning, Paper Hanging, Sign Writing. Ail specialties and nrst-clas8 job guaranteed. Call and sec mo. No trouble to rive estimates on work. E B. FBKKQT& « of shoes in the world. You can't go wrong for a minute in putting your feet in a pair of these shoes. Once in, you'll hardly care for any other kind, for these are the shoes that "make your feet glad." Though the best, they cost the least Sheaf of the shoe trade is the SELZ SHOE. In every pair is the gathered wisdom and experience of a quarter of a century, in which time the manufacturers have grown to be the largest manufacturers "S*lz"«.Sola of Ike sheet that fon bey. Seta Sheet •iki |eor flit gill We have a lew of those Cool Summer Suits left. They are % Money-Saving and Comfort-Taking outfit for the wearer. Cool Uuderwear for Children, for old and for middle aged eople, including extra sizes up'to 50 inches. MK>1 Summer Hats, in all shades and shapes. Lap Robes and Fly Nets. We have a car of Flour in this week which we bought right. Will say to those wanting good bread to eat, at the least cost, to get our prices on bbl. lots. Choice iresh Groceries. Tangle-Foot Fly Paper at whole­ sale prices. Yours for Trade, ' JOHN J. MILLER. Weet MoHenry I». Giving Value for Value Is the Secret of Good Business. m m We aim to have trustworthy qualities, latest styles, well-finished goods, and moderate prices. No shop-worn goods, no cheap, thrown-together garments, but fair values for your money. Our shoe stock is teaming with bargains, all tan shoes and slippers at greatly reduced prices.. Dress Goods, Ginghams, Sateens, Purcales, Calicoes, Flannels, Etc, in all the Latest Styles and Colors Hut», Ca ID: „Ti s and Gloves fox* ust Received. FaU Our Grocery Stock is always complete with fresh, pure goods, Canned Goods and Fruits. . - •v& Swiss lawn Saturday, jb$. are heavy and. much better quality than you have seen befoffe'* ? t 10yds for 25c to each lady who calls. * JOHN EVANSON1 West McHenry. Illinois. NOW IS THE TIME For yott to settle upon some plan for Spring House Cleaning. While we are not an expert in this line we have a faint idea of Jthe requirements for the occasion and are anxious to -do all in our power for ••suffering humanity." (in the way of counsel and advice) during the trying ordeal. We would suggest you have your heating stoves taken down and oared for. Your cumbersome cook stove or range replaced with one of our Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves, That can be moved from one &pot to another by a child ifdesued Then begin operations to suit yourself Kemember that we have such needed articles as Carpet Sweepcre, Carpet Stretchers Brooms Dusters^ Scrub and window Brushes, Curtain Rings, Tacks and Tack Hammers. Picture Nails. Picture Hooka and Picture Cord. I carry a complete line of J Raints, Oils, Varnishes, Stains, Brushes, Glass and Putty. I am agent for Crown Cottage Colors, the best paint in the maiket. guaranteed free from adulter­ ation of any nature, and sold with the understanding that if found otherwise your money wil be 'refunded and you reimbursed for your rouble and expense. We will be pleased to make estimates on your wants of anything in our line. Betipeettnlly Tonrsi F. L. McOMBER. West S'de Hardware Store Hum iv DRUGS and MEDICINES • FUI.T- t-IKK or CHEMICALS. DYE STUFFS. 'frrfrrr Paints, Oils and Colors •OMTAWTLT OK HAHD. rriL ltwi (or *ATBNT MEDICIME8, TOILET ARTICLES* Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. Physicians' Prescriptions • \our Pfttron&ffe la rMpectfully •ollotWd. ^ • JULIA A. kit* Ot>*T)mr W tttof Jtc.0r* <!r JSri te, M eWettrv.lU. To 8ay Nothing but Saw Wood. Delivered promptly. Weet McHenry. M. J. We are mot Telling yon if the Many Bargains we are ofierlng in FINE FURNITURE, Such as Parlor and Bed Room Sets, Couches, etc., %at we are sling at prices that have never before been touched in McHenry, even by us. , ' ' Call and look at the fine stock we arc displaying, the beat for the money it has ever been our fortune to secure. y WE CARRY A PULL LINE OP Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc. We guarantee first class work in every respect. Call and see me before purchasing., - JACOB JUSTEN. jMcHenry, 111., Fob. 15, 1898. :