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V •...1 With* Telephone you could save yourself many fatiguing and >•* uncomfortable trips during the hot weather. In the quiet of your library, or shady veranda, you can plan the business campaign with a clarity of mind im­ possible in the noisy, dis­ tracting office. " You can talk to the city just as conveniently and clearly as across your dinner .table. In a two-minute conversation heads of departments can be given their instructions. The balance of the day to rest mtui virile thinking. Ask the tocal manager to quote rates or address Chicago Telephone Co. 203 Washington St, Chicago. Half Sick People --just sick enough to feel heavy- heeled, tired and listless, to have no appetite, to sleep badly, to have what you eat feel like lead in your stomach. Not sick enough to take to bed, but just sick enough to not know what to do -- TAKE EVERYBODY'S BLOOD PURIFIER Prompt Positive Pure Plea.sa.rA --that's what you ought to do; a good, sensible medicine that will sharpen your appetite and put new "go" into your nerves and mus­ cles. Tou '11 find it just what your system needs. I consider MICRO-GERMI a very val­ uable medicine, unlike and superior to anything I have ever taken, and I can recommend it for stomach and liver troubles, palpitation of the heart and nervousness. I am 69 years old. THOS. E. HARVEY, Hume, lit PRICE ONE DOLLAR - K)R FURTHER PACTS ADDRESS The MODERN REMEDY CO. KEWANEE, ILL. Bold and GUARANTEED by JULIA A. STORY, McHenry, 111. F. C. CORSETS MAKE American Beauties, F.C. Latest Models* On Each Box. KALAMAZOO COSSET CO. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. SOLO BY W. C. EVAN SON, W. McHeiiry AMERICAS MOST POPULAR RAILROAD 9k % CHICAGO*™ KANSAS CITY, CHICAGOST. LOUIS, CHICAGO PEORIA. ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS* CITY. Through Pullman service between Chicago and HOT SPRINGS.Ark..DENVER.C TEXAS. FLORIDA,UTAH. CALIFORNIA anu OREGON. B E A U T I F U L P I S T A K E E A N D . T H E F O X L A K B ^ R E Q I O N 3** The summer season If you are contemplating a trip, any portion of Which can be made over the Chicago & Alton, It will j you to write to the undersigned for inapa, pamph- rates, time tables, etc. ^ JAMES CHARLTON, J, General Pamonyer and Ticket Agent, - |p v CHICAGO, ILXJHOIS, FOX at Fox Lake is now in full blast, and many social events have taken place within the last week. The Ingleside Shore one of the prettiest private cottage grounds around the lake is particularly , well represented by Chicago people and a never-ending source of pleasure to the visitors here. James Connelly and family, of Chica­ go, are occupying the Sulphur Spring cottage, and have as guests Mrs. James Reardon and family, Miss Lizzie Con- nory, and Miss May Hayes. Judge Green and John A. Hodges, of Chicago, are guests of W. F. Hodges. Mrs. George R. Davis and family are at the lake, and quietly enjoying their beautiful grounds. Mr. and Mrs. Hall are occupying the Swift cottage, and en­ joying a fine outing. Alderman Maypole and family are entertaining a few friends. John Lyke and family are occupying their cottage on the Engleside Shore. Rogei Sullivan and family are occupy­ ing the Rose cottage and like the Ingle­ side Shore much better than the bluff. James Mullin is occupying the Green cottage and entertaining a few friends. Henry' Ripley, of Chicago, is one of their guests. Charles Carpenter and family are oc­ cupying the Hodges house. They gave the first ice cream sociable of the season. Clayton Burkett and family are at the lake and enjoying their yacht, Lorna Doone. C. J. Patterson, Commodore of the Fox Lake Yacht club, has a cottage on the Ingleside Shore, and his family and friends are enjoying themselves yacht­ ing, fishing, and in various kinds of sport. George Mason's cottage is occupied by Mr. Jackson, of Chicago. Albert Mason and family are enter­ taining Mr. and Mrs .Olark Bennett. F. E. Culver, who has recently purchased the Dr. Bently cottage, on the point, is enjoying himself immensely. On Wednesday evening a birthday party was given at the East Side in hon­ or of Master Clarence Williamson, of Chicago. Mrs. H.D. Ford and her sister, Mrs. Gray, have returned to Chicago after a two months' outing at the East Side. The Misses Alice and Fannie Sollitt are out for the season at the lake. Frank Hansill and Vice Commodore Barnum, of the Fox Lake Yacht club, are now in New York. Tillage Council Proceedings. Council Room, July 2nd, 1900.. Regular meeting: Present: Full Board. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The following bills were approved by the finance committee: Martin Thelen, labor on sidewalks $ 9 00 Peter Rothermel, " " 9 00 Peter Weber, labor on Park .. 1 00 A. Miller, labor on water works.. 1 50 A. Miller, labor on sidewalks 81 50 H. Meyers, labor on water works. 1 50 H. Meyers, labor on sidewalks.... 14 25 F. Ward, labor on water works... 75 F. Ward, labor on sidewalks 6 00 M. M. Niesen, police service 40 00 John Walsh, police service 40 00 John Walth, exense ch. battery... 1 50 A. M. Brown, labor oh sidewalks. 32 25 Geo. Sommers, labor on water works 8 75 I. Wentworth, labor on streets... 18 50 M. J. Walsh, oil 1 44 A. Engeln, act. Peter Weber, mowing park 5 00 John Stoffel, freight and express.. 8 21 C. T. Eldredge, committee expenses 7 00 Geo. Meyers, sprinkling.. 24 90 Geo. Meyers, teaming 18 60 M. Engeln, hardware 28 40 Geo. Meyers, hauling gravel 86 20 John Herbes, gravel 80 111., Malleable Iron Co., stop boxes 8 64 Chicago Edison Co., battery re­ newal 10 22 F. L. McOmber, hardware 80 36 On motion by Chapell seconded by Freund the bills were approved and ordered paid. On motion by Eldredge seconded by Engeln the contract for publishing the proceedings was let to The Plaindealer Co., for $25 for the fiscal year. On motion by Chapell seconded by Engeln that ordinance 22 be passed as read. On motion by Eldredge seconded by Freund, A. M. Brown, Andrew Miller and John Buss were appointed special police to serve, July 4th until 6 a. m. July 5 th. On motion by Miller seconded by El­ dredge, the use of the park and streets was granted to the celebration com­ mittee for July 4th and the committee was authorized to collect special licenses on that day. Motion by Chapell seconded by Freund that a board walk 4 feet wide with three 2x4 stringers be laid from A. L. Howe's residence to the south corner, and that the same kind of walk be laid to Mrs. E. Stoffel's house. The following appropriation ordinance was read: Be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of the village of Mc­ Henry, 111., that the following sums, or so much thereof as may be authorized by law, be and the same are hereby ap­ propriated for corporate purposes of the village of McHenry, 111., as herein after specified, for the fiscal year commenc­ ing May 1st, 1900 and endiiig April 80 th, 1901: O. W. Ballard, of the Board of Trade, is at the lake for a few days. Walter Boyce has returned to New York after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barnum on the East Shore. . The card party «at the Fox Lake club on Saturday night was an enjoyable event, the first prize for the women being won by Miss Enolia Cregier, and that for men by Albert Mason. The mosquito fleet race on Saturday was started by W. H. Lyford and Dr. Robert Tooker Jr., from the north shore, and proved the closest race of the sea­ son. The Wee One was first, with Dewey, Lady Babbie, and Carita fol­ lowing in the order named, and being but five or six seconds apart. Mrs. M. B. Robinson, mother of Thomas Robinson of 119 Honore street; Mrs. Thomas Robinson and daughter, Mae Belle, and neice, Miss Blossom Pat­ terson, have taken possession of Ardel cottage, on the east side of the lake, for the season. PISTAKEE BAY. Henry Hertz's Harriet H., won the Class 11 race of the Columbia Yae-lit club. The Bald Eagle finished first but fouled the Harriet and the judges saw the foul. After the race the Bald Eagle protested the Harriet H. Miss Emma Becklinger, Elgin, spent the past week here. Homer B. Galpin, who died in Chi­ cago recently, was secretary of the Pistakee Yacht club, Mrs. Lois Dunbar, of Elgin, has taken a cottage here for the season. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Young and party from Woodstock spent a week at the Smiley cottage. The Ladies Pistakee club met at the club pavillion July 18, at usual hour. The minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. The regular routine T>f business was quickly transacted, when the club joined in the usual game of euchre. The prizes which were two teaspoons, were won by Mrs. Conklin and Mrs. JBurge. By motion it was re­ solved that hereafter refreshments would be served directly after close of the game. The following committee will entertain at the next meeting: Mrs. Gunton, Mrs. Stupe, Mrs. Gale and Mrs. Sue Saunders. Notice having been given that some change in rules would be suggested at the next meeting. The club adjourned to meet one week from date. Sec. For special assmt. bond and interest fund .$1628 00 For general bond and interest fund, 1175 00 For salary fund 1280 00 For street and alley fund 700 00 For sidewalk fund 750 00 For water works fund?.... rfr.. 975 00 For public property fund.. .•.... 50 00 For fire aparatus fund 25 00 Fdr contingent expense fund... 100 00 John Smith and family are on the sick list. Miss Mary Mcltwaih is spending a fortnight at home. Contractor Nelson returned from Minneapolis Monday. Win. Watts and daughters were Richmond visitors Sunday. Elijah Bowers was attending to busi­ ness at Lotus Point Monday. Mrs. James Neish visited at Richmond and GenOa Junction. Saturday. Andrew Neish and Jas. Westlake were Waukegan visitors Tuesday. &alph Bradway returned to the pity Monday after several days visit ^at the home of Chas. Andrews. " Mr. and Mrs. Rotft. Hunter, of Rich­ mond, Mrs. Washburn and Miss Murry, of Waukegan, visited with Mrs. Wilson recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hysrodt, Mrs. M. Farrier and Mrs. T. Simons, of Antioch, visited Mrs. Sarah Wilson and sister last Thursday. The ice cream social held at the hotel last week for the" benefit of Rev. Cross was well attended and a fair amount cleared. A grand L all will be given Friday evening, July 20th, at the Woodmen hall by the Woodmen and Royal Neigh­ bors. Ail are cordially invited. The Heaney place which is situated in the center of this village and contains several fine lots, will be sold at auction at Woodstock court house, Monday, July 23 at eleven o'clock a. m. "I had stomach trouble twenty years and gave up all hope of being cured till I began to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It has done me so much good I call it the savior of my life," writes W. R. Wilkinson, Albany, Tenn. It digests \. hat "you eat. Julia A. Story. BARBEVILLE. ^ Mrs. Blaisdell is very ill. Yes we are for the Great McHenry Co. Fair--next month. E. C. Turner and Wm. Dietring were McHenry callers Monday Mrs. C. Band and daughter called on friends at Crystal Lake Thursday:: Miss Ethel Bremner is entertaining a little friend of her's^ from the city this week. Mrs. Fred Matthews and daughter called on friends at Burton's Bridge Sunday. Mrs. Cornvall who has been visiting with Mrs. Ross Robinson is now visit­ ing friends in Nunda. Sunday school services commenced at the school house Sunday, with Mrs. Frank Cox and Laura Pane, of Nunda, as leaders. •ILLINOIS COUNTY FAIRS. 6683 00 Motion by Eidredge seconded by Freund that the ordinance be passed as read. Ammendment to motion by* Miller seconded by Chapell that the sum of $50 be taken from the water works fund and be added to the street and alley fund. Vote to ammendment. Yeas--Cha­ pell, Miller. Nays--Eldredge, Engeln, Freund, Schreiner. Ammendment lost. Vote on original motion. Yeas--Cha­ pell, Eldredge, Engeln, Freund, Schrei­ ner. Motion carried. On motion the Board adjourned. Simon Stoffel, Pres. John Stoffel, Clerk. Rev. W. E. Sitzer, W. Caton, N. Y., writes, "I had dyspepsia over twenty years, and tried doctors and medicines without benefit. I was persuaded to use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and it helped me from the start. I believe it to be a panacea for all forms of indigestion.' it digests what you eat. Julia A. Story. Twelve Business Maxims. The president of the London chamber of commerce gives twelve maxims which he has tested through years of business experience, and which he recommends as tending to insure success: 1. Have a definite aim. 2. Go straight for it. 8. Master all details. 4. Always know more than you are expected to know. 5. Remember that difficulties are only made to overcome. 6. Treat failures as stepping stones to further effort. 7. Never put your hand out farther than you can draw it back. 8. At times be bold: always prudent. 9. The minority often beats the ma­ jority in the end. 10. Make good use of other men's brains. „ • 11. Listen well; answer cautiously;' decide promptly. 12. Preserve, by all means in your power, "a sound mind in asound body." ' 'After sufferingfrom severe dyspepsia over twelve years and using many reme­ dies without permanent good I finally took Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It aid me so much good I recommend it to every­ one," writes J. E. Watkins, Clerk and Recorder, Chillicothe, Mo. It digests what you eat. Julia A. Story. * Adams Boone Brown Cur roll Champaign -j Clark Coles Cumberland.. l)e Kalb H e w i t t . . . . . . . D o u g l a s . . . . . . . I)ul';i£e.. Ed-ar .... Fulton........ Gallatin Hancock Henry -j Iroquois... Jasper JoPaviess Kane Kankakee Knox Lake LaSaile Livingston... Logan Macoupin -- Marshall McDonough -J ricHenry McLean J Mercer Peoria I'iett Pike Rock Island. Schuyler Stark Tazewell Union... Vermilion Warren White. Whiteside.. -J Williamson... Winnebago... \Vcx»dfora Le Roy Fair Langdon, Sec Camp Point Sept. 4-7 . Belvidere Sept. 4-7 Mt. Sterling Aug. 27-31 Mt. Carroll Aug. 28-31 Homer Aug. 21-24 Champaign Aug. 2H-31 Martinsville Sept. 25-29 Charleston Sept. 18-22 Greenup Sept. 6-10 Sandwich Sept. 11-14 Clinton Aug. tf-10 Camargo Sept. 4-7 W heaton Sept. 5-8 Paris Oct. 2-0 Watson -- ..Sept. 11-14 Avon Sept. 4-7 Shawneetown ...Aug. 28-Sept. 1 LaHarpe *. Aug. 20-24 Cambridge Aug. 20-24 lvewanee Sept. 10-14 Watseka. Sept. 4-7 N ewton Sept. 18-21 Galena Sept. 25-28 Batavia Aug. 28-31 Kankakee .-Sept. 10-14 Knoxvilltt Sept. 4-7 Libertyville....: Sept. 11-14 Meridota July 17 20 . Fai rbu ry Se pt. 3-7 Atlanta ? Sept. 4-7 .Carlinville Oct. 2-5 Wenona -- Sept. 12-14 Bushnell Aug. 28-31 Macomb ...Aug. 13-17 Woodstock Aug. 28-31 Saybrook Aug. 21-24 LeRoy Aug. 21-27 Aledo Sept. 18-S.2 Elmwood. Aug. 21-24 Monticello Aug. 13-17 Griggsville Aug. 7-10 Joslin ..Sept. 11-13 Rush ville Sept. 3-7 Wyoming Aug. 28-31 1 k'leva,n Aug. 28-31 Warren Sept. 4-7 Anna Aug. 28-31 Jonesboro Sept. 11-14 . Hoopeston Aug. 27-31 Monmouth , ..Sept. 11-14 .Carm'i Sept. 4-8 Sterling .....Aug. 28-31 Morrison Sept. 4-7 Marion Sept. 18-21 • Rockford Sept. 3-7 El Paso Sept. 10-14 Ass'u, Le Roy, Aug, 21-24, Ed. OASTOHTA7 Bears the ^8 Kind You Have Always Bought Signature of Tor Summer we have a complete stock of wearables which you should see. .It consists of the very best in UNDERWEAR HATS, FINE SHOES DRESS GOODS CLOTHING, ETC (Jroceries and Hardware 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS I RADt IflMWn® Designs Copyrights Ac. Anvone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention is probably patentable. Communica­ tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest acency lor securing patents. Patents taken through Muim & Co. receive tptrial notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A taiii'.dsomefy illustrated weekly. I.nrirest cir­ culation of any scientific Journal. Terms, $3 a year: four mouths, f L Sold by all newsdealers, NIIINN & Co.361""*"*"' New York Branch Office, 625 F St„ Washington, D. V, "r *-\V ' For the summer of 1900 we have, a bet­ ter stock than ever before* and at prices to suit all people. You are cordially invited to visit the store and be convinced that our stock is J^Jie following lines: Summer Dress Goods Laces Ribbons Embroideries ft Gloves Mitts ^ Shoes, Oxfords Parasols For Gentlemen Shirts, Ties Collars and Cuffs Shoes Summer Underwear Summer Suits Summer Hats West HcHenry. SlflON STOFFEL - 0- ••••••••••••••••• • • • • • * • • • * $ * * • • * • • * • * SAVE YOUR STAR TIN TAGS "Star" tin tags (showing small stars printed on nnder aide of tag), " Horse Shoe," " J. T.," "Good Luck," "Gross Bow," and " Drnmmond " Natural Leaf Tin Tags are of equal value in securing presents mentioned below, and may be assorted. Every man, woman and child can find something on the list that they would like to have, and can have TAOS. 1 Match Box 25 2 Knife, one blade, Rood steel 35 3 Scissors, 4 H inches 25 4 Child's Bet, Knife, Fork and Hpoon 25 5 Salt and Pepper Set, one each, quad­ ruple plate on white metal, 60 6 French Briar Wood Pipe 26 7 Kazor, hollow ground, fine English steel 60 8 Butter Knife, triple plate, best 60 quality. 9 Sugar Shell, triple pla*;e, besv qual.. 60 10 Stamp Box, sterling silver 70 11 Knife, "Keen Kutter," two blades.. 76 12 Butcher Knife, "Keen Kutter," 8-la blade 76 13 Shears, "Keen Kutter," 8-incti 76 14 Nut Bet, Cracker and 6 Picks, silver plated 80 IB Base Ball, "Association," best qnal.100 16 Alarm Clock, nickel 160 1.7 Six Oenuine Rogers' Teaspoons, best plated goods 160 18 Watch, nickel, stem wind and set.. 300 19 Carvers, good steel, » buckhorn handles 200 20 Six Genuine Rogers' Table Spoons, best plated goods ...260 21 Six each. Knives and Forks, buck- horn handles.. . 260 22 Six each. Genuine Rogers' Knives and forks, best plated goods 600 TACM. 33 Clock, 8-day, Calendar, Thermom­ eter, Barometer SCO 24 Gun case, leather, no better made. 600 26 Revolver, automatic, double action, 32 or 38 caliber 600 26 Tool Set, not playthings, but real tools 660 27 Toilet Set decorated porcelain, very liandsome 800 88 Remington Rifle No. 4, 22 or 82 cal. 800 29 Watch, sterling silver,full jeweled 1000 30 Dress Suit Case, leather, handsome and durable 1000 31 Sowing Machine, first class, with all attachments 1600 32 Revolver, Colt's, 38-caliber, blued steel ...1600 33 Rifle, Colt's, 16-shot, 22-caliber..... 1600 34 Guitar (Washburn), rosewood, in­ laid 2000 36 Mandolin, very handsome <2000 86 Winchester Repeating Shot Gun, 12 gauge 2000 87 Remington, double-barrel, ham­ mer Shot Gun, 10 or 12 gauge 2000 38 Bicycle, standard make, ladies or gents 2500 39 Shot Gun. Remington, double bar- rel, liammarless ....3000 40 Regina Music Box, 15,^ inch DUO..6000 THE ABOVE OFFER EXPIRES NOVEMBER 30m. 1900. Crippjnf Nntire 1 Plain "Star" Tin Tags (that is, Star tin tags with no small wpCl>lal llUlllrC . stars printed on under side of tag), are not good for presents, ie basis of twenty cento per but will be paid for in CASH on hundred, if received by us on <>r before Murch 1st, 1900. BTBEAR IN MIND tfan| a dime's worth of STAR PLUG TOBACCO frill last longer and afford more pleasure than a (lime's WWtb of m other brand. MAKE THE TEST 1 Send lags to CONTINENTAL TOBACCO CO., St. LOUiS, M@. • • • * * • • • • • • • • * • • • • • * • ••••••••••••••••• If our goods please yon tell your friends. I f there is any dissatisfaction tell us. Our aim Is to please our customers. HERMAN STOPLE, Terra Cotta, 111. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. It artificially digests tlie food and aids Nature in strengthening aod recon­ structing the exhausted digestive or­ gans. 11 i s the 1 atest d i sco vered d i gest- ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efficiency. It in­ stantly relieves and permanently cures j Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, ' Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, Sick Headache Gastralgia,Cramps and all other results of imperfect digestion, j Price 50c. and $1. Large size contains 24 times suiullsue. Book all about dyspepsia mailed free Prepared by E. C. DeWITT A CO. Chicago- JULIA A. STOIfcY. BARBIAN BR05. Makers of Fine Cigai s, u ft II PAYS TO ADVERFISE Our Monogram IO cent Cigar Leads Them All. Our Leading 5c Brands: "Olivette" "Barbian Bros. Best' "Silver" - "Bee Hive" "Empire Cuban" The Academy of Northwest- orit llniuorcittf Seventeen teacher*. 61 II UlllVCl OltTl all college graduates. # r its for any college. Twelve milea from Chicago. Campus touches Lak» Michigan. Mew and well equipped building. Fall term heuiaH September '<». Students from 21 states and six foreign countries. Rates low. Some peculiar advantages. Send for new Illustrated catalogue. Hxbbkbt F. Fise, D.D., Principal, Evanston, 111.