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Plaindealer ursday, December 7, 1899* - 1 ftv PUBLISHED KVKKY THURSDAY BY THE MCHENRY PLAINDEALER COMPANY. :lr»lK. Otuiwcft, W. A. CRIBTT, J. B. Perry, Pres. 80c. Treas. E. J. Haski>. Manager. Office In Justen Block, ftMb dooli Owen & Chapelt's store. TKI,KPHOmM: fcfc^ DtattllCe, No. 802; - CltlwosV So. t TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: One year • • W-5® Subscriptions received for three or six months In the same proportion. •0- THE noblest things in this/world are often the simplest. HAN'S dress is a poor standpoint from which to judge. It is possible he may have another suit. IRON AND STEEL. Thefrtces of iron and steel have reached a point beyond which they are -•Hot likely to advance. The enormous 4eia*nd was the cause of the phenome­ na! rise in prices. The iron furnaces Mid steel mills c ould not supply it But new furnaces are building, new mills are erecting, new mines are opening and the supply will overtake the demand. Sales of iron and steel next year will be even greater in volume than for the present twelvemonth. Any attempt to raise prices much further would check demand, and then the surplus of supply would cause a decline. The law of sup* ply and demand governs these things, not the arbitrary action of combines. CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Sometimes it is very perplexing to know just what to get for Christmas gifts. Taste, desirableness, inclination, and length of purse--all have to be con­ sidered. To assist those who have been saving their pennies against the coming day we give a few hints taken from a New York paper that claims to be au­ thority on such matters. Among things useful and seasonable it mentions the following: "Russian sable capes only $5,000; Newmarket Alaska seal, ermine trimmings, $850; miiik driving coat, very fine, $750; broadtail coat, very choice, extremely low at $500." Should these trifles not be wanted we are in­ formed that "although diamonds have advanced in price because of the war in South Africa, fine stones and ornaments can be bought for sums ranging from $250 to $10,000." Surely if the holiday buyer cannot be suited from such a col­ lection he must be hard to please. REGARDING BUTTERINE. In view of the criminal adulterations of food put on the markets by large cor­ porations, some recent developments in oleomargarine and similar imitations of butter are very interesting. Professor Geisler, of the New York state agricul­ tural department, recently made an analysis of some butterine which was on the market as a ' 'pure, healthful substi­ tute for butter,"and he found that it was composed of one-tenth paraffine, an exchange says. He made the following statement of paraffine as a food sub­ stance: "It is a well known fact that paraffine is absolutely indigestible, that it resists the action of nearly all acids, and that 105 degrees of heat are re­ quired to render it ^soluble." The tem­ perature of the human stomach is 98.4 degrees. Pure butter melts at 91 degrees and acts as a perfect emulsion for other foods in the process of digestion. It is a natural food. Butterine melts at 102.3 degrees, nearly four degrees above the temperature of the stomach, and must depend on the action of the digestive acids for reduction to an emulsion. Even if butterine contains no paraffine it will still remain a solid substance in any bat the strongest human stomach. ^ PROBATE COURT NEWS f PROBATE NEWS. Estate of Geo. Burton, fee port of condition of estate. Petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Assent of widow to sell dower. Bond $10,000 filed. Estate of Mary A Bartholomew. Proof of heirship made, final report ap­ proved and executor discharged. Estate of Richard Harden. Proof of death. John Hayden appointed admin­ istrator, bond $100 filed and approved. Estate of Win. H C-oventy. Inven­ tory filed and approved. Proof of heir­ ship made, final report filed and ap­ proved, administrator discharged. Estate of Andrew Hunter. Leave given to sell personal propertry. Estate of Michael McDonald. Final receipts presented. Estate declared settled and administrator discharged. Estate of Gustav Engelbrecht. Re­ port of sale of real estate filed. Estate of John W Green. Final re­ port filed. Estate of Henry Wettlaufer. Peti­ tion to sell real estate to pay debts. Re­ port of condition of estate. Bond $8000 filed. Estate of Andrew Hur.ter. Inven­ tory bill filed and approved. Estate of S S Shepard. Report Of Sale of real estate filed. Estate o&^Tacob Talbot. Inventory and appraisement bill and widow's re­ nunciation of award filed and approved. Estate of Jonas M Frink. Inventory filed al!d approved. Estate of Henry S Thompson. Will proven and admitted to probate, David H Bentley appointed executor, bond $400 filed and approved. Estate of Sarah Ann Dullam. Proof of heirship made, final report approved, estate declared settled and administra­ tor discharged. Estate of Irma A Sylvester, minor. Petition to sell real estate to pay debts. Bond filed. x Estate of Fred Schnitcke. Report of sale of personal property filed. Estate of Charity Ann Maxwell. In­ ventory filed. Claim day was had in the following estates: Jonas M. Frink, Michael Coyne, Proctor L. Russell, Isaac Hawthorne, Charity Ann Maxwell, James Duggan and Gabriel D. Torrance. ........ MARRIAGE LICENSES Robert A. Wilson Woodstock Emma F. Haven Franklinville Oren H. Wright Rochester, Wis. Josephine Hanghan Beaumont, Wis. Wm. S. Starritt Nunda Hattie M. Allen Chicago Frank W. Hadden .Milton Jc., Wis. Mable Greene Milton Jc., Wis. Mannie Otto . Marengo Johanna Borchardt. Marengo Norman A. Baker..........Woodstock Mary J. Boone Woodstock William Merchant Richmond Emma E. Noble Richmond William Sears Marengo Nora Fennesy Marengo Edmund L. Hovey Coral Carrie E.{Harvey. Sharon, Wis. Henry Vogt Woodstock Anna Jaster *1 .Crystal Lake Harry W. Paul Capron Myrtle Maxon Capron REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS W. F. Woodruff A- w to Ti. A. Nut*ont & M. rwisis lots 7 & 8 blk IV original Harvard Fred Winn & w to .Tames Heatloy 1 ai'iv iri nw>4 of swj< Swi. 3) (liemung Josir.h Formaii & iv to Klvon i'r.icy Fortran lot 7 blK 12 Spring City a<ldn to Woodstock Lau:-;i Boll I'urinton et al to Albert Koiis of st"4 See. 25 also piccu in noM of ni"4 Ser. !i<} (iiemuni 7 Cyrus I,. Moud & Kinetic A. Mead to 'James Martin, lots 1". Hi & U of Cyras I,. Mead's 2nd addn Hebron Oscar G. Haven & w loEmmaF. Haven :u'ri' in iw\i of st;1* Sec. 22 Senoca 800 00 II. M. Hastings & w to E. E. Alien un­ divided H of lots «. 7 and 8 In bilt 7 railroad addn to Richmond. *00 00 100000 tot 305000 380 00 Lydi;i F. Owen widow to Silas P. Me- lander sr. 38.N sq. rds. in Frac 1 nej< of Sec. 19 Mcllenry Antrelana O. Allen et al to Amelia |K- Sutherland 5 acre*in Sec. 7 Coral,*.. 7500 1000 00 1 00 " SOLON. ' [Received to late for last week's issue --Ed.] Clare Merrill left here Tuesday for his home at Elgin. Alice Merrill spent Monday, with friends in McHenry. Mrs. EL Brown, who we reported sick last week, is able to be out again. Miss Eva Davis and Fred Thome at­ tended services here Sunday evening. W. Pierce and Mr. Hanke of Spring Grove called on Solon friends Sunday. Bert Sutton, Will Cornish and Geo. Yogel attended the cock fight at Twin Lakes Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. H. Reading and daugh­ ter, Alice, visited friends in Woodstock recently. Will and Mae Mone&r and Ed Alyward called on friends in McHenry Sunday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Cropley spent the latter part of last Week with their daughter at Marengo. Misses Sate and Bird Hodge called^on Mr. Thayer and other friends, at Green­ wood, Monday and Tuesday. There are two steam-buskers in this neighborhood. They seem to be gaining in favor and are doing a fine business. Mrs. W. L. Turner and son, Russell, of English Prairie have moved to Solon to occupy the house with h.r son, L< e Irving Overton thought too much of his home to remain at college in Rock- ford, so returned, after a week's absence. The rails on our new railroad are laid half way from Libertyville to Nipper sink Point and the bridge across Fox river is completed. Mr. Frank Nimsgern and Miss Scha- fer, of Johnsburg were married Tues­ day. He expects to run his father's farm as his parents will move to McHenry. Our Sunday School superintendent, Miss Floy Halderman, is beginning to talk of having a Christmas tree, which is making the attendance, at present, much larger. An entertainment of elo­ cution and delsarte will be given by Miss Goodhand and her class Saturday even­ ing Dec. 9, at the Solon M. E. church. Good musical talent has been secured to assist and a pleasant and entertaining evening is promised to all that attend. Admission ir> cents. Asad Udell & w to Louise L. Soot- hill nVi of lots 1 & 2 in blk 1C. Brain- ard's addn to Harvard S 100 00 Maria L. Jobe & H to John Jobe lot 110 assrs plat Sec. 35 Marentro 1000 00 Same to John Jobe nw;* of se'4 and eV4 of se>i See. 27 Coral 6000 00 Peter Xester & w to Mrs. Minnie Reh- berg pt sex of swM Sec. 31 (Green­ wood 1765 00 Anna Fechtner & H to James Martin lots 6 & 7 of Cyrus L. Mead's 2nd addn to Hebron . 815 00 Ella A. Brown & H to Sarah Hodge nV4 of lot 2 of H. W. Mead's addn to He­ bron 400 00 Herbert D. Crumb & w et al to Jennie Tarpley lot 1 block 4 of E. E. Ayer's addn to Harvard .... 175 00 Jane Collie & H to Merville A. Car- mack west part of ael4 of sc'i of Sec. 11 and piece in nw corner of neX of neM of Sec. 14 Dunham 800 00 Caroline M. Cumins et al to Guy E. Still lots 4,5, 6, 7 and pt of 8 in block 0 in E. I. Smith's addn to Woodstock 1000 00 Lorenzo I). Lowell master to W. F. Woodruff lots 7 & 8 blk 17 original plat of Harvard 1000 00 A.una McCarty to John Googley lot 6 blk 11 original Harvard 1000 00 As a cure for rheumatism Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm is gaining a wide repu­ tation. D.! B. Johnston Richmond, Ind., has been troubled with the ailment since 18fi2. In speaking of it he says: "I never found anything that would relieve me until I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It acts like magic with me. My foot was swollen and paining me very much, but one good application of Pain Balm relieved me. For sale by Julia A. Story. Candles Nothing else adds BO much to the charm of the drawing room or boudoir an the softly radi­ ant lijfht from CORDOVA Candles. Nothing will contribute more to the artistic success of the luncheon* tea or dinner. The best decorative candles for the simplest or the most elaborate function--for cot- , tage or mansion. Made in ail oolon and the most delicate tints by STANDARD OIL CO. and sold o very where. Notice RURAL FREE DELIVERY. The annual report of the superinten­ dent of free rural mail delivery Bhows this to be one of the most popular ex­ periments ever made by the1 govern­ ment. In fact, it is no longer an experi­ ment, as the system is now in effect in 40 states and one territory. When it was first decided to make the experiment, there were many skeptics. There were those who believed the scheme would be so far from self-sus­ taining that it would actually be a bur­ den. Experience has proved this sur­ mise to be false. In some places, the postal receipts have been so greatly in­ creased as to leave balance on the right tide of the government ledger, and of­ ficials now believe the entire system will soon be self-sustaining. Rural free delivery is immensely pop- with the farmers, siad they ate co­ operating with the postal authorities so heartily as to make success doubly sure. To Farmers and Others It is more than an accommodation to the farmers. Already it is claimed that tile value of farm lands has been in­ creased in communities which have free delivery, the increase being frotn two to five dollars on the acre. This is an ad­ ded reason why the system is popular With the farmers. - In every way the plan is of great ben­ efit to the farming communities, and I the government should not hesitate to extend the work as speedily as possible. It is a privilege all should enjoy, and there should be no hesitancy in mak- . tag the appropriation for this feature of postal work so large that its benefits will be felt by tens of thousands of farmers and other families. My son has been troubled for years with chronic diarrhoea. Sometime ago I persuaded him to take some of Cham berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two bottles of the 26-cent size he was cured. I give this testimonial, hoping some one similarly afflicted may read it and be benefitted Thomas C. Bower, Glencoe, O. For sale by Julia A Story. S. Reynolds tomers that extensive improvements have been made in the mill, known as the Bishop mill, McHenry. A new En­ gine has been added, besides other im­ provements, to facilitate grinding feed, Wheat, Buckwheat and Rye for •flour, and excellent corn meal and Graham. The engine will do crushing ^and grind­ ing at the same time in case of dry weather or continued frost. He also wishes to thank all of his customers for past patronage and hopes for a contin- ors to gi vyv\v,;-; v. •• >•swi. „v\ CASTORIA The Kind Ton Have Always Bought, and which has been 4* use for over SO years, has born© the signature o|f and has been mad© under his per* soual supervision since its infancy* Allow no one to deceive you in thii All Counterfeits, Imitations and '4 Just-as-good" are bu Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health oi Infants and Children--Experience against Experiment#. What is CASTORIA Gastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Parol- goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. 14' contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotî p-'l substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worm#, and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates tho Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* GENUINE GASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of Tlie Kind Ton Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THC CCNTAUfl COM* THAI PROTECTS! 9 9 9 f In all that is Good Iowa Affords the Best! Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company, of De Moines, la. Net values of all Policies deposited in Approved Securities with the State of Iowa, who acts as your Trustee. Good Local Agents wanted. W. A. (RISTY, District Agent, West McHenry, HI. | I Jfe $ Notions 35O(QO>0(C 0»O(CC))oC0 We strive to please. fled ici lies einni Stationery JULIA A. STORY McHenry, 111. i I it': i af: S; $ •te. si $ ff: :*• & ft •if? § $ It": Why Not We have the machinery to do it. satisfaction. another tw Blanker Mojav (&FFEE beifortban Kind You Haw Always Booglt ever GILBERT BROS., Fancy Grocers, have your too small or too small Rings made to fit or yonr old Jewelry cleaned and polished to look as last as good as new § 3 r Precious Stones. We will set any kind, size or color in any piece of Jewelry you have. Old Silver or Gold taken in exchange. Jewelry and Watch Repairing^ We invite a careful inspection of this department. All kinds of Jew­ elry made to order. Estimates on work cheerfully priven when r«-quested Gold and silver plating, engraving of all kinds artistically executed. Op­ tical and Camera goods. The Cyclone is the best Camera for the money. Plates, printing paper, developer, toning solution, card mountsand every­ thing usually needed in this line. We will repair or set new lenses of any grade or strength. Sheet Music. We have given a standing order to one house in Chicago and one in New York to send every month one copy of each hew piece out. In this way we know we can give our customers music which is up to date. Sewing Machines. The Wheeler & W JsVm, American, New Home, Household and Royal St. John, which are the leading machines and can be sold at from $14.00 to $50.00. Also repairs and needles for all machines, and attachments. In Pianos and Organs We handle the Crown, Story & Clark, Schultz & Co.'s and the Estey. West Mi . f. N. A. HUEHANN & O. W. OWEN. ------MMUM------HMMMMMtI v/- T\"; A new supply of those $10.00 Jackets The greatest values on the market* All wool beaver cloth and lined with best satin throughout. We hav« them in five colors--Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Lyght Blue, Light e w B f i U ! would be pleased to. yon call and let us show you the latest in Jackets. / Tan and the New-B; Goods Piled from floor to ceiling, thi^ 8tdt*e packed with every kind of winter goods. Bed Blank­ ets in great abundance at lowest possible price for CASH. Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Caps, Underwear in all grades and prices. Boots and shoes of the very best manufacture. Felt and knit Boots, Snag proof Rubber Boots and Overs. The price .goes up December 1 on Snag Proof goods, so buy what you need for the winter before the advance. Clothing, Overcoats, Horse Blankets, Robes, Comfort­ ers, Table Linen. A fine line of ladies' and children's Dress goods for winter wear. New stock of Neckties and neck Scarfs. Corsets and in fact everything anyone may need for winter wear in the latest styled and at lowest prices. . -• Groceries Our Grocery stock is complete and of the best and purest goods that can be bought. Our motto is always 4 'Best Quality at live and let live prices." MONDAY and TUESDAY NEXT Washburn Crosby's "Gold Medal" Flour, per bbl.. ....$3»9° " ^ " "Northern Pacific" Flour, bbl $3*7® Lyon Coffee, per lb QC A good 15c Rio Coffee, per lb IQC Fine Oil, Red Tlable Linen, per yd 30C Fancy Ribbon, regular 10c kink, for JC Good piece of Tennis Flannel, per yd 5^ IS Childern's Cloaks at one-half Price ! •- OWEN & CHAPELLr McHenry, 111. URNITURE Undertaking i Specialty IT is not necessary for us to make mention of all the articles in the furniture line that constitute the immense stock in our store. You know all about it. Furniture prices nave advanced during the past few months, but we luckily had a good supply on hand at the time prices went up, and can still offer you bar­ gains. Seeing is believing. Come and see. McHenry. JACOB JUSTEN. Shoes M fit your feet! Wear Resisters. Shoes lor Everyday and Sunday are here But Please Investigate. WALTER C. EVANSON. West McHenry, 111.