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„^Hfc, • -^3 "tl • < , the Chicago Telephone IBea. All others tu-espt*- 8TOWEL, ftlMMbr. Dr. A. K.rS»Nlew>nM M r Biw MOiftnLHr T* R* ifna O W r .881 Owen O N r UHCL1 " SH Owen & Chapeli 89 O'Neill Rev. PM r Ml PsgeC h t astPteladMler 5SG2 Kosedale SMRpssDrFO 2 0 S B a s s D r F C r 254 Rupp A O r 342 Sommere Geo r 321 Bpurliag Dr A C r 3728toffelBr postoflee tmon John* J Thos * G. 1 1 S B DrOH SM |1E. ly Geo Aur ill Lr\-J v, 208 Holt* &Sti)|hig 204 Ho we A L r 352 Hotfel! M A * 313 Justen J amb r • * NJ here O. E. r here iiay r er Wiri r l ia A r m Stalford K W_ n Villag»ef McHenijr m vitl 23* Village of McHenry public school 308 Watties F H 311 Weils Dr D G 7 Western II Tel Oo ienry C're'm'ry 371 Wightraan Harry ipiiny. 314 Wlghtmaii Harry * enry Journal 222 Wlieeler E S r «l>er P L 342 Whltlnj? M? & m-. TOi«Tj st >. . ions. 2 rings. Fistakee Bay, Beri Sti Mag <;8 rings, Johnsburg. John F JjBjr 14 rln|<s, Solon, W H Davis, 10c toll , 5 rings, Spring Grove, A. Neish, IfletOil k% IV Citizens* Telephone. ^The following are the names and numbers s0fthe patrons of the Me Henry and West Mc- Hviiry exchange of the Citizens* Telephone Go. Residences only are specified. All others are badness houses. ' F . E . B E L L , M a n a g e r . 13 Aurlnger Dr A E 16 MeOmber F L 18 Aurlnger Dr. A E r 21 Meyer Geo r S3 Adams, C M, Johns-23 Merles Joseph, Pis- burg, toll station takee Bay " ' " 23 Mineral Spring, Pis- takee Bay 42 Mcllenry Laundry « Magueson G L Kose- dale 10 Miller John 23 Nell George, .John8- burg t 24 Owen & Chapeli 24 Perry & Owen 37 Pumping station A banana stalk yields but one bunch 4af f|uit, and would die if it were not crat down when the fruit ripens or matures. One mat "will produce from one to three bunches a year, growing continuously, as fast as one stalk is cut another taking its place. A remarkable thing about this plant is that if you cut |n|fM£ half-grown stalk neat the root, or aaypart of tiie stalk, a small blossom, or bunch of bananas, fully formed, will soon shoot through the cut, but if allowed to grow wijl never reach any market value. Many people affirm that the Ka.na.-nn. and the plantain are the same fruit, but this is incorrect; although they grow like the banana an experienced person can readily distinguish the difference by the color as well as by the size of the small ribs in the leaf. The plantain grows in a bunch, but with only two %>r three hands to the bunch, and each linger or individual plantain is as large .again as the banana and is more of a crescent shape. They are never eaten raw The natives cook both the plan­ tain and the banana, but prefer plan­ tain. , 'U1 a* wu nvtivw 10® Bell F E, Central 30 Huch J J 20 Baron W m r 30 Boley G F 48 Barbiau Broftifif'-;,,.;: . 4 Crlsty W A <£' ,• •&, 32 Oristy W A SWriv?-^ 15 Chapeli SS| 55 Clemens H I? 65 Clemens J C ;• SCity School Dermont Mrs Sarah38 Postoftiee. McHenry 40, Depot C N W Ry Co36 Park Hotel, W Me- 23 Dlgliton Station Henry ( Evanson W (J i Plaindealer ; ' 8 Evansou John r 41 Summer George MFegers Dr C H 50 Spurling Dr A O Fegers Dr C H r 28 Simes Henry 2% Erfckson H ^ s ; 47 Schlessle Bobt 14 Story Miss Julia A 34 Smith HO 27 Schneider Joe 18 Frledly A C 33 Granger F K 12 Granger Clia 22 Heimer Joe 31 Heimer John 3 Holts & Still 23 11 em an Joe, burg Mr Hazel E J 48 Hetzel J 35 Justen Nick 44 Justen Jake 43 Jensen H N 23 Simes, Dighton sta­ tion 2 Wells Dr D - 2 Wells Dr P r 55 Whting Will 7 Wilbur Lumber Co. 9 Wightman Harry 30 Walsh M J 17 Wattles l?rank R.WATTLES (Successor to R. R. Howard) i,f$c # I k 3 . t_ Nut Nflket ytV #•? '.V *•?. „ i *f .v: kinds of Fresh'ana ays on hand m ' ' W 0ystersj-- 111 their season. Vegetables and Canned 4Gkx>ds. Come and give me a trial. f, WATTLES. West McHenry. PARBIAN BRQS. ^ • Makers of ^ •v *"» ' Fine Cigars, *40ur Monogram" IO cent Cigar (, 4 Leads Them AP* ^mr Leading 5c Brands: ^•Wlvette" "Barbian Bros. Best" , "Sliver" - "Bee Hive" "Empire Cuban" HOVBL ltd IN KACH mm S«im« t.tttle Km*b Fwtt AlN>nt; - ' LumiIoim 8osth«ra Frail. HEALTH NOTES There is no better medicine for the babies than Chamberlain's Cough Rem­ edy. Its pleasant taste and prompt and effectual cures make it a favorite with mothers and small children. It quickly cures their coughs and colds, prevent­ ing pneumonia or other serious conse­ quences. It also cures croup and has been used in tens of thousands of cases without a single failure so far as we have been able to learn. It not only cures croup, but when given as soon as the croupy cough appears, will prevent the attack. In cases of whooping cough It liquefies the tough mucus, making it easier to expectorate, and lessens the severity and frequency of the paroxysms of coughing, thus depriving that disease of all dangerous consequences. For sale by Julia A. Story. i ̂ ^ Subscribers may begin with any month TBI CHCAPCST AXD BEST FAHItiT MAOAStVB PUBLISHED A LIBRARY OF IS COMPLETE NOVELS YEARLY Ides Poetry and many Stories of Dally Life, Travel, Anecdote, Humor, etc. fllEDUCCD PRICE, *2.S0 PER YEAR SINGLE COPY. 26 CKNT* a. B. LIPPJNCOTT COMPANY, Publisher* PHIl.AOEI.PHIA, PA. *jr'" ' . 1 y 1 .:= SECRETS OF SUCCESS^ ADVICX tefewria of the aoct amcom » toys by aMriy 100 coshhiiI bosiacsM mea. Contains nwny belpfhl Items from these business men's own experience. An invaluable aid to every boy whether in school or em­ ployed in an office. A dainty volume of about 50 pages, brand in cream fiebblegTun, stamped in green and silver and seat postpaid for only •0.35. Bveiy boy should read Ibis book. Send fix our •pecial illustrated book e&ta- The Decline ot Church v The pulpit used to be the chief means bf instruction and of intellectual and moral stimulation for the people. The pulpit omtor was the people's orator. The pulpit has in great measure lost its attractive power in this regard. The daily and weekly press have a greater influence in public instruction. The multiplication of cheap books also takes from the pulpit a large share of its in­ fluence in this regard. Oratory in legis­ lative bodies has to a great extent lost Its influence. Its place has been taken by simple, compact, time-saving state­ ments, oiteu printed but not delivered. Committees do the work which used to be done after discussion before the pub­ lic. So the people will not listen now to the pulpit orator of former genera^ tions. They demand short, crisp ser­ mons that bristle with points, and are practical and helpful. In other words, the oratorical and highly intellectual character of the pulpit which used to attract worshipers no longer attracts them. They feel that they can get more benefit in this regard by reading in the comfort of the hom% Multitudes of people can no longer be induced to attend church to "be instructed by the minister or to get his judgment on top­ ics of the time, or to be stirred by his eloquence; they can get all these things cheaper and easier by reading at home. When, now, this is re-enforced by the fact that multitudes dislike the doc­ trines of the Church, and resefit them When they are preached, we can easily Understand that church attendance would decline very greatly from this reason.--From "Is the Christian Re­ ligion Declining?" by Prof. C. A. Briggs,'in Appletons'Popular Science Monthlyfor February. .J" Oar Army and Navy. Not until the close of the Spanish- American war, which proved such a brilliant success for our Army and Na­ vy, did foreign powers appreciate the strength and stability of our engines of war. Not only did foreign countries watch the movements of our troops and ships with amusement, but our own people, right here at home, were sur­ prised to find that the United States possessed an army and navy of such strength and proportions. In one of the latest books to appear, entitled "The United States Army and Navy, 1776-1899," a grapic description of the operations of both branches of the iservice, from their inception to the close iof the late war, is to be found. It is a beautiful art edition, and no book so complete, both from a literary and ar­ tistic point of view, has ever been pub­ lished. The text is by eminent authorities in both branches, and was compiled after a careful research of all government re­ cords. The illustrations and there are 43 of them, full-page size, are the finest specimens of art ever placed in a book. The volume is published bjr the Wer­ ner Company, of Akron, Ohio, who logue of books for young and making a special offer to introduce it to ola,RSE. Addresg all oed- the reading public. In another part of this issue will be found a more description of the book and how it can be secured. tf. en to THE WERNER COMPANY, hWAm awl HaasflMifwi. Akron (The Wom Comptmr to thoroughly reliable. J OMo. EdlMW. ^ -.V t -1 ~i7 i- Advertise in The Plaindealer •" }U l'j v.*^?v* ; tf' v< " '-.J' Bucklen's Arnica Salve. • Bias world-wide fame for marvelous cures. It surpasses any other salve, lo­ tion, ointment or balm for Cuts, Corns, 'Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, Tet­ ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; Infallible for piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 20c at Julia A. Story's. TUKKLKMKNTS OF BEAUTY. 'i-4 ^ z-$r Oae of the chief elements in beauty is the skin. The healthy woman's skin ought to b* white, with a rosy glow; a yellow or btafe& tint is an indication of disease or of anaemia, at least. The perfect mouth has neither too full nor too thin lips, and the upper lip is neither too short nor too long. The very short lips of the English are the result chiefly of heredity, the dressing of the mother, and peculiar nourishment It is caused by the shape of the lower jaw, and the length ol the bone from the mouth to the nose. We speak of la large or a small eye, but the fact is that all eyes are the same size, and the difference lies only in the opening of the lids to a greater or less extent The deposition of the per­ son, and intelligence have much to do with the control of the eyelids and the brilliancy of that inoet attractive fea­ ture of the human face. •The regularly-formed well-moulded ear is no small addition to the symme­ try of the head, and generally the de­ fects lie in the too great development of the ear muscle. Exactly how this can be influenced is not yet ascertained, as it might be. The important question of the color of eyes and hair is a matter of tempera­ ment, and, therefore, of heredity, for they go back to the pigment which is found in the lymph of the body, and this is affected by the character of the per­ son and of her ancestors. Thfe best foods for all persons, as well as for mothers, are meat, eggs and milk, and though potatoes and bread may be used as accompaniments of this proper diet, they can never serve as substitutes therefor, except at the ex­ pense of the bodies. Every woman would like to be possess­ ed of a beautiful neck and shoulders, and nothing depends more entirely up­ on herself and those who train her as a girl. The carriage of the body and the shape of the well-moulded neck and bust, which are to retain their beauty almost as long as the women lives, are a result of the development of the muscles of the back, breast and shoal* ders. The current idea that a small hand is the only beautiful hand is not borne out by thy boot cssou of proportions. The real beauty of the hand lies in its shape. Its length should be one-ninth the height of the body. The best shaped hand has fingers that taper gradually, with well-curved nails, longer than they are broad. A line drawn from the top of the bone of the upper arm, should reach the end of the first finger when the arm is turned with the palm back­ ward, and the same length of line should extend to the end of the third finger when the arm is turned with the palm outward. This test is intended to show that the bones have not become too thick or out of proportion. \ Perhaps the rarest perfect feature among civilized women is the perfect foot. The cause of so many ugly feet is directly traceable to faulty shoes. The Javanese woman has a perfect foot because she never wore a shoe, and even though her foot may hot be quite so small as some of those who cramp their toes into a number two, it con­ forms far better to the idea of art, as well as of nature. The second toe ought to extend be­ yond the great toe, but tight shoes cramp it and make it shorter. The per­ fect foot ought to have so high an in­ step that when set on the ground a little bird could sit under the inner side. That painful and deforming affliction, flatfootedness, is the result of nothing except cramping shoes. If the foot be dipped in water and set lightly on the bare floor, it should leave an impression like figure A, but generally it leaves im­ pressions at least as faulty as B, if not as bad as C or D. BULBS FOR TH& BOD?' cî • The child must wear loose garments, permitting free movement for, if the child cannot play freely and happily, it will not develop muacularly as nature would have it Do not force the child to walk too early. If it is strong enough it will be willing to go, but if forced the result will be weak knees. Lazy <d$$gs#& are generally weak children, iis the (Mid grows it needs rest more than an adult. It is well to insist upon a child sitting up straight, but to give it stools to sit cm instead of chairs, so as to force obedi­ ence, is a sin which a child revenges bf forming a round back. Nourishing food, fresh air and plenty of sleep are to the lungs and nerves what loose garments and free move­ ments are to the bones and muscles. Care for the skin by a free use of soap and water every day, without any of the femin'ne powders and-cosmetics too early forced upon children. , It is true that dirty children may look pretty at times, but the functions of the skin are so im­ portant that unless it is cared for beauty must soon fade. * * TO BRIGHTBK TH* BYES. An excellent receipt for brightening the eyes and keeping them in good con­ dition is as follows: To a pint of cold boiled and filtered water add a pinch of boracic add pow­ der, dissolving it in a little hot water first After morning dip it several times in the basin containing this eye tonic, opening the eyes widely and turning them about, so that as much of the eye-ball as pos­ sible will come in contact with the water. Two pints of water may be used, if the basin is a shallow one, as the water must be deep enough to come well over the eyes. This plan not only makes the eyes bright and clear, but im­ proves the sight and prevents colds and neuralgia. The chill may be J«m& taken off in cold weather, but those skins that are accustomed to the bracing effect of cold water are not nearly so subject to oold as the "hot water brigade." This eye bath also prevents the for­ mation of matter en the eyelashes in the morning, which is often the case with people out of health or suffering from weak or overtired eyes. When the eyee feel tired they can be refreshed by closing them and holding the head back for a few minutes. Bathing with strong oold tea is most strengthening. Never write, read or work with a strong glare on the eyes, especially the elec­ tric light or incandescent gas. The light should he shaded or one s'back turned to it One doctor adde: "Never use a sponge to the eyes, as it invariably swarms with bacteria." washing the face night and -< W-iA • -t ,, t- ,r -J '* • -y " ' f r~." "T ' s' .-i ..O..«» ..* As Mitel's Life Saved by ChtakcritWs Cough Remedy. During the early part of October, 1896, I contracted a bad oold which settled on my lungs and was neglected until I feared that consumption had appeared in an incipient state. I was constantly coughing and trying to expel something which I could not. I became alarmed and after giving the local doctor a trial bought a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and the result was immediate improvement, and after I had used three bottles my lungs were restored to their healthy state.--B. S. EDWARDS, Pub­ lisher of The Review, Wyant JSL For sale by Julia A. Story. Liberal Offer. The large and increasing circulation of The Iowa Homestead in this county is a matter for congratulation to the publishers and to good farming, for, of all the papers of its class in the country, it is easily the best and most helpful. Its Special Farmers' Institute editions, issued with the regular edition the first week in each month, have been for years the admiration of all practical farmers. Written wholly by farmers, they are full of actual experience and smell of the soil. We have been fortunate enough this season to secure terms for The Homestead and its Spe­ cial Farmers' Institute Editions, to­ gether with The Poultry Farmer and The Farmers' Mutual Insurance Journal, four of the most valuable farm publi cations in the country, that enable us to offer the four in connection with our own paper for $2.00 for the entire five, one year. This is emphatically a good thing, and no farmer in this country should fail to take advantage of the offer. For a large line of thoroughly practical farm reading nothing has ever been offered before that equals it A county paper, a farm paper, a poultry paper, a farm insurance paper and the Special Farmers' Institute, all for $3.00. Come in and order them. tf Liberty, Ind., Jan. 10,1898. Pepsin Syrup Co., Monticello, 111. Gentlemen --For about 10 years I was affected with Constipation, Indiges­ tion and Stomach and Bowel trouble. I tried Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and soon-found relief. After using one fifty- cent bottle I am now well and can eat anything that comes on the table with­ out suffering pain and distress in my stomach and 1 can cheerfully recommend it to anyone that has any bowel or stom­ ach trouble. If you are afflicted try it and you will be convinced. Vi uf-' truly yours, «V v«. ; 'ifJ C. K. SLONNBQEB. , Grand Sxcnrston to Old Mexico Via Chicago & North-Western Railway, to leave Chicago Tuesday, Jan. 80, 1900, under personal direction of Mr. J. Craf- ton, an experienced excursion manager. Entire trip in special train with dining car. ToUr is arranged to include Mardi Qras at New Orleans and all principal points of interest in oldMea^ooand tick­ et covers all expenses. Only limited number can be accom­ modated; secure space early. For de­ scriptive pamphlets and information, call on, or write agents Chicago & North- Western Ry. . His Wife Saved Hint*; My wife's good advice saved my life writes- F. M. Ross of Winfield, Teitn., for I had such a bad cough I could hard­ ly breathe. I steadily grew worse under doctor's treatment, but my wife urged me to use Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, which completely cured me." {Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, La Grippe, Pneumonia, Asthma, Hay Fev­ er and all maladies of Chest, Throat and Lungs are positively cured by this marvelous medicine. 50c. and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial bottles free at Julia A. Story's drug store. TO THE DEAF.--A rich lady, cured of; her deafness and noises in the head by Dr. Nicholson's artificial ear drums, gave $10,000 to his institute, so that deaf people, unable to procure the ear drams, may have them free. Address No. 18,823. The Nicholson Institute, 780, Eighth Avenue, New York. tf. I Here is a Rare Opportunity for The €lothingi '̂Wearer! We have always advocated the .beat way t^ buy yotir Clothing, to have the g&meiiit laid befdrk you; and - vte still stick to that opinion. We still have a laic.assortment of Overcoats, and a goodly , -- iiiimber of winter weight Suits on oil* V* ' counters, that will be sold Regardless ., ' ! ]I • of Cost for the next thirty days, in i§| t « order to make room for our large * "* , . \> pf!|3S?!i spring stock we are now con- \' tracting for with the manufacturers. a w-'v ° muh v -" -" | For the economical Grocery Buyer we have | s made up the following list to fee sold III • * , $5.00 lots ottly. r to lbs best white Granulated Sugar. , . .|L00 0lbs good Rice lbs good bulk Coffee..;.... »i . t.OO |5i lbs Uncolored Japan Tea lr&*.4.00 0 bars good Soap pkgs "Blossom Brand" Mince Meet.. .60 Youn for JOHN J. MILLER, - \nn«l i I ti5 West MCHenry, «n. -i,: *f r "W. jf- , _ . .. , - ;,< . 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