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»>**» llH* <11 w^111"1 'WI" SflffPfP PURELY PERSONAL #r i-v lJ<- '• - 58fik> JUMI iinr WMortrlitMB Tdlo Bon- i«y. f M. J. Walsh *m in Chicago W«dnee- 4ay. A1 Winkle was over from Woodstock, ftanday. ' Geo. Griffith, of Woodstock, was here Sunday. Wm. Bacon went to Graj's Lake Taeedaj. 0. A. Taber. of Ringwoodf was here $aesdaj. T. Webster, of Wanconda. was in town Ihieeday. 1 Fmil Smith was down from the Bay Wednesday. t Jackson brothers, of Grass Lake, were : Ipere Tuesday. Mrs. Mat Hugeln was in Chicago one 4Uky this weak. „ E. Lucas, of Ridgefield. was in M> fienry Tuesday. R. R. Howard was in Elgin the early fMurt of the weak. 0. W. Owen Tied ted Chicago the early {tort of the week. Mrs. C. H. Parks spent a few days in ' Jihicago this week. 'L" V;, -C. fl. Grander was in Chicago Tuesday 'IMD business matters. Nick Bowers, of Fox Lake, was in this dty one day this week. Miss Maggie Ward visited Chicatro the early part of the week. x Miss Mamie Granger was the guest of felatires in Elgin Sunday. Fred Eldredge visited with his brothers •t Carpentersville Sunday. Will Stevens and family were down bom Richmond Saturday. Fred Schneider, of Woodstock, was Men on our streets Sunday. Mrs. John Heimer was in Chicago the litter part of the past week. W. N.Wycoff left Saturday for a brief •lay at his home in Wheaton. Miss Mary Raymond, of Yolo, was in HcHenry Saturday afterhoon. Mrs. H. E. Wightman was called to Chicago Saturday on account of the ill­ ness of her daughter. Henry Christopher and S. . Peters, of Chicago, were the guests of Geo. Meyers and family Wednesday. C. J. G art man was at Richmond on business connected with the Citizens Telephone Co. Saturday. Volney Brown and Dell Humstead were over from the county seat the lat­ ter part of the past week. Will Monear and James Overton, of Solon, were enjoying themselves on the banks of the Fox Sunday. John J. Kennedy and James M. Brink were over from Woodstock Friday, en- jooing a fishing trip up the river. Dr. A. C. Spurting, the veternary sur­ geon, was called to Volo on professional business on Thursday of last week. Henry Fitch, wife and daughter de­ parted for Chicago Mo nday afternoon, where they will remain for eome time. A. P. Baer was in Chicago Monday to make season purchases for his store and reils in his advertisement of these bar­ gains. SeritvWr F. K. Granger and H. C. Mead attended the lecture given by Senator Aspiowall at Greenwood last Friday evening/ Preston, and wife of Chicago, were the guests of her parents, H. M. McOmber, and wife, and also her sister, Mrs. John I. Story, over Sunday. Mat Heimer, whose home is at S.tacy- ville, lows, arrived here Monday to visit his brother, Joseph Heimer, and also to attend the Miller golden wedding. L. D. Lincoln, accompanied by his daughrer, Pearl, and his niece, Miss Dona Lincoln, of Nnnda, visited with relatives at Gilmer, Lake county, last week Thursday. Miss Charlotte Madden returned to Chicago Tuesday morning. She was accompanied by the little daughter - of Frank Ward and wife, who goes to Chi­ cago for a few weeks. THE BICYCLE CONTEST The Vote on the Bicycle Contest will be Announced Next Week, and Then the Pinal Result will be Published June a. The Winner will then Re- ceive the Reward. Get After the Prize. MFP $• Dr. Ballon, of Nunda, was in this vil­ lage for a short time Tuesday. Miee Bessie Mason spent the Sabboth With her parents at Ridgefield. T. Seymour and wife, of Elgin, ware calling on friends here Tuesday. Miss Charlotte Madden was a so­ journer at Gray's Lake Sunday. Harry Bosworth and Peter Bishop were at Lake Geneva Tnesday. State's Attorney V. 3. Lumley was here the latter part of last week. Roy Palmer, of Chicago, is visiting with McHenry friends this week. Miss D. J. Cooper spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Palatine. Harrv Cross, of Woodstock, was call­ ing on McHenry friends Sunday. Miss Annie Blake, of Chicago, is the guest of relatives here this week. Miss Caroline Sparling was the guest of friends in Elgin during the week. Miss Hattie Lam ph ere went to Elgin Saturday for a visit of a few weeks. Misses Lilly Heimer and Annie Blake were Ringwood sojourners Tuesday. T. V. 81ocum, the Wanconda auction­ eer, was here for a short time Tuesday. Miss Irene Biggs, of Chicago, is the guest of Miss Rosina Reynolds this week. Mies Lena Smith if turned home Tues­ day from a visit with friends in Chicago. Miss Alta Kimball, of Solon, is staying •t her home in McHenry for the present. Mrs. C. D. Bickford, of Chicago, is the guest of Senator Granger and wife this Week. Frank Y^sburg and wife of Solon were Visitors in McHenry the forepart of the Week. i- Mrs. E. W. Howe was in Chicago Thurs- looking up the latest styles in Mill* PWY. Misees Elsie Howe and Roeina Rey­ nolds went to W auconda Saturday lor a Visit. Miss Lora Murphy, of Woodstock, was fcere for a few days during the early part Of the week. Hoepy came out from Chicago Tuesday to spend a few days at his Summer home. «.Cal Lincoln•who «"gaged in Wayne, has been here for a week or more on ya visiting tour. Mrs. A. 0. Rupp was the guests of Chi­ cago friends from Saturday until Wed- •esday of this week. Geo. Lawless, a brother of Mrs. Dr. Ross, hew been here a few days this week as the guest of Dr. Ross and wifo, and also his father, Edward Lawless. Mr Lawless is a baggageman on the Denver special, running between Chicago and Omaha. Grover Kimball has recovered from a few day's illness. R.D. Scott's condition seems to be about the same and his recovery is quite doubtful. Corn planting is well under way and with a weak or two more of good weath­ er the farmers will have finished the sea­ son's planting. Be sure and see the noted Female Ma­ sons who will hold forth at the city hall on Wednesday evening next. Two can­ didates will ride the goat. Miss Agnes Perry w ill lead the Y. P. C. U. devotional meeting at the Universa- list church, Suuday evening, May 21. Subject;"The Heroes of our Faith.1' Remember the entertainment to be given by Miss Evelyn Stoddard at the home of Senator and Mrs. Granger this (Friday) evening. EveryoneJs invited. Admission, ten cents. Thr speech of that illustrious Female Mason, or "Sister Mary Telling Screech," will alone repay you for attending the entertainment at the city hall, on Wed- needay evening next. Be sore and go. The Mueller and Hueman families held a reunion at the home of John Hue- man Thursday, where they were given a dinner. Mrs. John Mueller, who is here from David, Iowa, is a niece of John Hneman. ' " A * ROVAL Baking Powder Made from pure cream of tartar* Safeguards the food against alum. bafanff powden are the greatot en to health of the present day. WOYAl. SOUHO POWPCH CO., WW YOWL RINCWOOD DEPARTMENT WEEKLY LETTER COM PI LEO BY *HIL S. HARRISON.^ Who and Where They Go-Enter­ tainment* and Society Meetings-Note* From the School. RAILWAY TIMB TABLE. ; ? NORTH. DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. SOUTH. 10:08 A. st • 7;23 A. M. 12:01 p. M. Freight...... 8:17 A. M. 5:02 p. M Freight 2:20 P. H. 7:01 p. M 3:12 P.M. SUNDAY ONLY. A:03 p. M 7:38 A. M. Reed Carr, of Spring Grove, was here Friday. Good music at the dance next Friday evening, Karl Scribner spent Sunday with his sister in Chicago. J. W. Lawson, of Park Ridgt, was in town the past week. \ Mrs. Fred Sherburne spent part of last week with relatives, Willie Bishop, ol Elgin, wan at the "Corners" Saturday. M.D. Stevens and family Sundayed with McHenry relatives. Ben Sherman, of McHenry, was a call­ er on N. D. Stovens Monday. Remember the danoe At Ringwood next Friday night. J. W. Grimoldby's people entertained friends from abroad Sunday last. Mr. Golding, of Wanconda, was a vis­ itor at J. W. Grimoldby's Sa turday. Mesdames H. M Stephenson and E. F. Ilairison were at Woodstock Friday* E. W. ltobbins and family, of Green­ wood, spent Sunday at M. M. Chase's. Mesdames H. W. Allen and J. W. Bowen attended church at McHenry Sun­ day. Simon StoSel, of McHenry, was here looking after insurance matters Wednes­ day. Mrs. Dodge returned from Elgin Mon­ day evening, accompanied by Mrs. C. B. Randall. Mrs. James McDonald and Lola, of Ostend, spent Saturday with Mrs. E. F. Harrison. Memorial services will be held her* on Decoration Day. A program will be published next week. A. L. Francisco is making several changes in the buildings on the lot re­ cently purchased of G. A. Harrison. N. D. Stevens is doing a rushing busi­ ness in the farm machinery line. Half a dozen binders were disposed of in three days this week. George Hayden has cancelled his con­ tract with Mr. Donovan at Woodstock and can now be found with John Pint, at the shop recently purchased' of C. R. Drake. A team on the farm of John Freund took a turn with the roller and came in contact with a steel wind mill tower. The reeult was that the wind mill came to the ground. A gentleman from Elgin was in town Tuesday looking for a goat. With the assistance of one of A. L. Francisco's able cohorts the goat was captured near Woodman hall. No damage done. Q BIB WOLD LAKB. Mr. French was at Cary and Nunda on Saturday. R. D. Wells was a "Sunday visitor at Wanconda. Edward French was a {Sunday visitor at Mr. Olcott's. Pay for what you get and don't for­ get your manners. L. H. Knigge and wife were visiting at Rockefeller recently. Job Vasey and Z Webster, took hogs to McHenry Tuesday. John Gibbs purchased six fine cows of Chas. UivenB recently. Bert Matthews passed theough here en- route to Ringwood Monday. Gib Burnett recently traded a horse for a horse and f25. Gib likes the f. Quite a number from here attended th« "hop" at McWhorter's Saturday even­ ing. i The Misees Francisco's, Hazel and! Ethel, were visiting at Cbas. Granger'* recently. The gypsies are in this vicinity. Givn thtm what they need, the dog or the shot-gnn. Mr. Steinsdoefrfr was at McHenry Tuesday, bringing home a load of but­ ter tubs for R. G Smith, Common sense i> the knack of secnriig things at* they are, and doing things «»s they ought to be done. Homer Fisher and son were over to Cbas. Granger's 8unday. Mr. FUhnr took another colt of Granger's to break. Miss Birdie Walmsley visited our school one afternoon recently. Miss Walmsley is teaching the Satton school. They say that when the oak leaven are as large as a squirrel's ear, it is time to plant corn. According to that we should have planted corn tno weeks ago. Recently the echool children were treat­ ed to a delightful surprise in the form of a new organ. It is a "Kimball" and we congratulate R. G. Smith, the layer, on hie good judgment. Many old soldiers now feel the effects of the hard service they endured d irieg the wnr. Mr. Geo. S. Anderson, of Row- ville, Yor* county, Penn., who saw the hardest kind of service at the front, is now frequently troubled with rheuma­ tism. ' I had a severe attack lately," he says, "and procured a bottle of t hamberlaiu's Pain Balm. It did so much good that I would like to know what you would charge me for one doz­ en bottlee." Mr. Anderson wnnted it both for his own use and to supply it, to his friends and neighbors, an every fami­ ly nhonld bave a bottle of it iu their homo, not only for rheumatism, bu* lame hack, sprains, swellings, cute, | bruises and burns, for which i t ie os» 4 equaled. For sale by J. A. Story, COLUMN. F 3RftAI.B-.AN UHTODATE 'BU« NKAH-ir now. It hit bten Ub«d b t two seas- on*. Thl* U a bargain for sow tone, for par. (teular* apply at this offlco. f tjVia Y QUANTITY OF THE J? Itonttnzft whttfi ml OUR and clover unit timothy se <1 It '.a free fr. ui any ft' <1 all fouJ wee<li Apply to the Wilbur Lumber Go. FOR SALE-ONE SHARK IN THR Mo Henry creamery Co. plant. Inquire of rhar, GratgAr, manager Wilbur Lumuer Co., WestMoUcnrit III FOR KAI/E CHEAP-- BVU<I>INO POR*-•rly occupied by George Ov«ri>ck-r at a dwelling, situated on tb« E, s, Wheeler Und on the east tide ot (fox Biver Inquire W. A. CRISTy. Supervisor, Ij^OR RENT--f IVIS AORKS IN WBUT Mc-. H nry. n«ar the stand plvet AIS'* choir* buiid ng lots for sal#. Irqntre of O. N. Owen at B*nk of HoHenry, WANTED --A good farm hand f^r work on i ha larm. Uood wage*. Inquire at this office Railway Time Table. Taking effect Sunday, Oct, 90, 1898, at 6 o'clock A. N„ trains will paps MoJUeury as follows; eoiwa HOBTH, , t Passenger .. ... .. ... 10:00 A. w. f Freight.... lf:«» A M. * Passei.ger,. p. M. t Passenger....... ........... ...... 6:51 P.M. CKJIHG SOUTH, , * Passenger. 7:M A, M } Passenger ;. .. 8;25A. M. t Pawenger... .I 8:20P. M. t Freight .-.Y.. S£ft>.w l*XJ>LAlilAT10V. •-Dally. fDiliy except Sunday. B. BUS3,|Agei>t, McHenry, III. Eureka Harness Oil is the best preservative of new leatber and the best renovator of old leather. It oils, softens, black­ ens and protects. Use Eureka Harness Oil on your best harness, your old har­ ness, and your carriage top, and they will not only look better but wear longer. Sold everywhere in cans--nil sizes from half pints to five gallons. Made by STANDARD OIL CO. Entertainment, The following is the program to be given at the home of Senator Granger Granger and wife this evening: 1 "Here we go" ...Vannah Mabel Granger, Nettie Scheissle. 2 "Peaceful Dreams" Merz Lucy Sutton. 3 "Spanish Dance," op 6 Enke...Chester Evelyn Stoddard. [Goodman 4 "Soldiers' March" Biehl Florence Granger. 5 "A Happy Day" Goetze Ella Kuight. 6 "In the Forest" Goerner Archie Auringer. 7 "Valse Mignonne" Streabbog Mamie Granger, Irene McOmber. 8 "Schuxino" Handrock Belle Gallaher. 9 "Buceuse," op 77 Hermann Miss Mellie Sbinkell. 10 "Return of the Heroes" Bngelman Kittie Ward, Irving Kull. INTBRMI88ION. 11 "Parade Review" .Engelmann Kittie Ward, 12 "The Skater" Zitterbart Belle and Zoo Gallaher. 13 "A Dream" Bartlett Mrs. Wm. Gallaher. 14 "Fenella Waltz" .....Mattei Mabel Granger. i e ( a "Elfin Dance Jensen { b "Fascination" C. Weber Nettie Scheissle. 16 "Silver Spring"... W. Mason Evelyn Stoddard. 17 "Old Folks at Home," air and varia­ tions Stobbe Miss Skinkell. 18 "Starry Night" Mabel Granger, Nettie Scheissle. tIMMIUMMUUMIMI ADMISSION. 10 CBNTS, Delinquent Tax. The following Is a list of the de'.lnquent ttx returned for the town ot McBen>y: J H Norlanier, s % ne sec 7.. ..8'1 3n80 Samr, 3e]f nwM sec 7 »0 696 Same, njf nej< «wM sec 7 ....20 3 Same, nw3i sw3i e»c 7 ......40 b9J Sam#, vX beK and n 30a neM ueM sec 7 B0 16 0« Same, s pt w n •• sec 8 20 6 2» JO Kahiidsin, MapleWtOl Pk, n p t n w « d v U s \ » X s e o 2 5 . . . 9 8 2 8 5 6 1 Same, per pr'-p^v- 2') 04 Same, lota 1 »t'd 2. SH" 25 00 211 Everett Hunter, Manlewood Pk. Its 3 and 4. sec -23 60 7 23 Henry Hoepy, M iplewood Pk, Itk 11 and 12, se-; 25 6» 855 OharlesS,'tiroeder, Maple wood Pk, Its 13 and 12 eec 25 .. 63 6 41 Homer E "lemen.-, 14 a n side seif •ec 31 H 8 3o D 9 Jack, <t 9 tub div n fr X swJi . see 8 25 4 39 G F Geist, Its 11 and 13 tub div n fr * aw* S-pi 8 50 461 Putaqua Uottage Grounds. John Mf»s<]U9lrttP, It 3 and ](.0.v61 liukb rear of « fr ne* sec it}.. 31 3 98 Josepn Gunther. lt 18 ne* swe ia-. 85 W Carmine M Metenburg, ito tt and 35 jW * sec 20 00 6 5!) Village of KcHenry--W#»t Bide Pox Utver Tho • riaipin, lis is and 18 blk 2 17s Hamc, lo s 1 ao<> 2 blk 4 4 49 Henry Xbelen.lt* 6, 7 and 10 blk 6 6 13 Est John Winkles, n pt s fr t,lk 1« 2 Kl Jitcon Hetzfll, I s 2 und > blk 14 6 13 f*amf, i>or prup ....... . jy John Nio»»-n, It 5 \nd n 9 ft It 6 blk ij. 83a OH Keger's Out Lot«. Mrs Adelbert Pinion, It 6 ois 3 214 Julius Rcrnr r, 8:; 16 r (« opuosite Its 3 t and 5 blk 4 4 74 Same, per prop..." .. 125 Village of West McHenry Jrhn Krausr, I. 3 • Ik3... g 59 Same, per prop " 2 v> V lllaire of Hlngwood. Oatman Brop, Its 8 and 9 J1 35 tame, per pron 935 fjimtnon's Addition. Ernest Ingallf, it 6 3 ng aame, par prvp 2 u» A Good InHuranee Company. Messrs. Perry & O^en have hung out the sign of the {Milwaukee Mechanics In­ surance Company of Milwaukee, Wis. The Milwaukee Mechanics has been doing business sincn 1852 and by careful man­ agement and fair adjustments of looses is now recognized as the ieading insur­ ance com pan v of the northwest, show­ ing aseetfl of $2,568,997 36 and surplus of $1,482,818 71. Embracing among the board of dinetors the names of Fred Papet, Chas, Pfi^ter, Chris. Preusser and a score of equally well known prosperous tierman citiz- ns of Milwaukee When in­ suring your property call on Meesrs Perry & Owen and get a policy in the old (lerrnan company, the Milwaukee Me- chcuiice. 45*1# Improving Their Property. IToltz & Stilling are having a buggy shed erected near their livery this week. This will be a decided improvement and one that will be invaluable to tbero. It ie 24*26. Linus Newm 10 is doing the work. Business Luteals, Spring and summer hats at Mr". E W Howe'., np stairs in Walehn building. The "Marquis" and the "Winner" are the hats ciint are to be popular this season. Call at Mrs. E, W. liowe'8 mil­ linery parlors and order one. A. choice line of Knox sailor bata at Mrs. E. W. Howe's millinery parlors. Call and see our large stock of Glass­ ware and Fancy China. A. P. BAKU. 11 yon want to see the finest stock of Lamps to be found in McHenry county oall at the Farmers Store West Vic Henry. A. P. BAEB. All goods fresh and new and Prices the Lowest, at the Farmer's Sto-e. Call fn and learn our prices. No trouble tn show lioods. _________ A. P. BAER If you are looking fur bargains do not fail to call ot the Farmer's 8tore before you buy. We know we can Burely save > ou money. A. P. BAEI,. Clothing bargains with all the profit sawed off. Leave your measure for a new spring suit at M. J. Walsh's. No person caw afford to buy shoes without at least seeing onr lines. In­ spection invited. • M. J. WALSH. All the new and prosper shapes and colors in hats, oall and see them. M . J . W ALSH. Seal of Minnesota and fancy flour at M. J. Walsh's. Our 50 cent line of overalls, jackets and shirts ie the best in town. M. J. WALSH. Our prices insure a big saving in plow shoes. ~Call and see them. M. J. WALSH. All kinds of standard garden and flald seeds at S. Stoffel's. For new and cheap wall paper go to S. Stoffel's. Get your Easter clothing of"8. Htoffel Also hats, footwear and furnishings. A bi< stock of the fullr warranted Dutchess trousers at 8. Stoffel's. New carpets and oil cluthes at 8. Stoffel's. * See those new Douglas shoes at S. Stoffel'd. ^Ail kindB of harness goods to close out cheap at 8. Stoffel's. It will pay you to look for your cloth­ ing where the assortment is largest, new, clean and uptodate. Prices right at John J.1 Miller's, West McHenry. Buy vour clothing at J. J. Miller's, West McHenry. To be in line follow the procession for your clothing wants to J. J. Miller's. For fine and medium footwear that ie up to date iu style, low down on price and of good service at 8. Stoffel's- Special attention is given to the pro­ duction of stylish headwear for children as well as for ladies and misses at Mrs E. W. Howe's. ________ Mrs. E. W. Howe has an nnusnilly fine assortment of children's ready triin- ed hats in sailor and turban effects.. Stylish effects are shown iu shepherd­ ess and pompadour shapes as well as walk­ ing hats at Mrs. E. W. Howe. A CARD. We, the undersigned, to hereby agree to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We alflo guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. JCLIA A. STORY. 21-6m I have been a sufferer from chronic diarrhoea ever since the war and bave used all kinds of medicines for it. At last I f >und one remedy that has been ./a success as a cure, and that is Chamber­ lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Re­ medy.--P. E Oman AM, Guars Mills, La For sale by J. A. Story. Steady Employment at good wages to Moulders, Machinists and Laborers. APPLY AT ONCE. ILLINOIS IBON AND BOLT Co., Carpentersville, 111. J. H. MILLER, MANUFACTURER OF Marble and Granite Monuments, t i K i n d s t > f i i s t i e t e t y W o r k at the Lowest Prices Foreign & American Granite a Specialty. McHENRY, ILLINOIS. IN THE HARNESS is a very common expres­ sion, and it is usually the cfge that the harness was purchased here. Our line ot single and double har­ ness >8 complete, and our prices are nude to fit finv horse owner's pocket book REPAIRING receives prompt attention and, is neatly done. We can make a harness to order and guar- an tee perfect satisfaction OTULS. Carlson. McHenry, Ili. It is i *. . within the bounds of conservative statement to say that Br­ other House in the county can furnish a better paint than In view of the great number of different brands of Mix Paint now on the market this is a broad statement, yet a lutely true. J A coat or two of good paint, properly applied, will m any house appear as clean and fresh as though it were newly built. The greatest care, however, should bo exercised in tho choice of a paint, as a poor article is worse than valueless. The item of labor is by far the greatest part of the expense in painting a house, therefore, it is highly important to save the cost of labor by buying only paint which will prove the best and the most durable. In order to be sure that you get the best, see to it that every can you buy has on it, signed by tho manufacturers, a guarantee that the paint is absolutely pure and free from every adulteration. v: Crown Cottage Colors anteed to be-composed of Strictly Pure white lead, Oxide of Zinc Tinting colors, Pure Linseed Oil, and entirely free from adulteration. We further guarantee that Crown Cot­ tage Colors will go farther, wear longer and look better than any brand of mixed paint on the market. Furthermore, we will state that should you find that • rown Cottage ( olors, when properly applied, will not give entire satisfaction, we will supply you free of charge with sufficient material to do tie entire work over again. West Side Hardware. Yours Respectfully, Vi F. L. McOMBEBk The Cash Paying Trade is cordially invited to the CASH STORE where all kinds of Mer­ chandise suitable for this com­ munity wi 1 be handled, on the buy and sell for cash plan. We mean , to arrange prices so as to save the people the trouble of trading away from home, but in making this attempt your sup­ port will be needed. Look over the new Shoes first--some back numbers to be sold at 75 cents per pair. WALTER C. 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It is 22 years old; it is the great boiled-down, hit-the-nail^on-the-head,-- quit-after-you-have-said-it, Farm and Household paper in the wprld--the biggest paper of its size in the United States of America--having over a million and a-half regular 1 Any ONE of the BIGGLE BOOKS, and the FARM JOURNAL lo any address tor A DOLLAfe SlL AL anc ^^1901, 1902 and 1903) will be sent by mail B YEARS (remainder of 1899 to any address tor A DOLLAI Sample of FARM JOURNAL and circular describing BIGGLI2 BOOKS free. WTLMER ATKINSON. CHAS. F. JBHtlNS. Address, FARM- JOURNAL PHILADELPHIA / \ x Housework needn't be horse work. Half the scrubbing, rubbing, sweeping and dusting isn't necessary. Talte the work carpeted floors involve, for instance. It's dirtv, disagreeable work--the cleaning and sweeping, tlie shaking and laying." A painted floor nnd a rug will save most of it--will enable you to take the dirt outdoors in­ stead of-sweeping it indoors-- under Ihe carpet. The rug can easily be removed--the paint will seldom need re­ newing if the floor is painted with THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SPECIAL FLOOR PAINT. Not an ordinary paint, but a spet-lal paint, raad© to paint floors and floors only. Has u bright, flossy surface which dries quick and hard, hard enough to ptifntl tho hardest wttur ihe only thing that isn't hard is its application-- It is easily applied and quickly dried Write for "Paint Points, ataikof helpful paint suggestions. Turn SHERWI.S-WILLI^MS po., - .„RAI'S'R ANO COLOR MAKERS. Xw9oliVtf( Avi„ Ckucugo; AiaoCwvtfkAd, itfew York and Montreal* E. B, PERKINS, Agent, McHenry, Illinois U