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eeeweew MHMHHMHM IIIHIHMHI H W M B Ww$>. Jr'-H .'•• fK I We have called your attention to oar 11»a of Clothing bought for Spring before. The Goods are here a-^i4"-' your Inspection, in all kinds and sizes from the little K n's Sut, (8 years old) np to the largest sizes in Men's wear Vhey -*•"* of the warranted kind, the prices are guaranteed to be absolutely correct. A look at onr stock is all we ask, we trust to r Goods and Prices to do the rest Hats! Hats! Hats! Omr Spiring Invoice of the latest shapes and colors in Men's and Boys' Hats are in, see them. A fine line of Patent Leather Shoes now hare. A large, as* sortment of Grain and Plow Shoes. Overalls, Shirts and Jackets, $1.00 a Suit and np. Garden and Field Seeds, Clover, Timothy, Cane Seed, Etc. Pure Groceries and the Best of Flour. Yours for Spiring Trade, West McHenry, Illinois. ( JOHN J. MILLER looaooooooooaooo# This Bank receives deposits, buys and sells Foreign and Do­ mestic Exchange, and does a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS. We endeavor to do all busi­ ness entrusted to our care in a manner and upon terms entire­ ly satisfactory to our custom­ ers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. floney to Loan E on real estate and other first class se­curity. Spec­ ial attention given to collections. INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the Low­ est rates. Tours Respectfully PERRY & OWEN, Notary Public. Bankers. DON'T BE FOOLED! Take the genuine, original ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA Made only by Madison Medi­ cine Co., Madison, Wit. K keep* you well. Our trade mark cat on each package. Price, 35 cents. Never sold in bulk. Accept no «ub»tl- tute. AA your druggist. UTtSttU OUR MAKING has been the making of good Clothes. The best dressed men on the street to­ day are examples of our art. You may be hard to suit or hard to fit, but we as­ sure satisfaction in both particulars. Our display of Imported and Domestic Suitings is the most comprehensive Patterns are distinctly stylish and ex­ clusive. Remember that those $17.50 Suitings will soon be closed out Call now and make a selection. All patterns at these prices are exclusive. • You Should Have a Pair of Those Automatic Pants Hangers! The Finest Thing Out. J. D. LODTZ. FOURTH A1UAL (Mlti SALE THIS WEEK We New Oar Fancy will line line Mercerized offer of of Chambrays many Men's Ladies' and tinea of Shirt Shirt Ginghams Shoeest Waists Waists for exceedingly and is the cool Waists, low Soft finest all colors. prices ShirtB ever to close for shown in Men's out quickly Summer Town. Hats as we Wear Prices and Neckwear. need the jp»t to Bait shelf received all Groceries, room purses Flour, Etc. Yours Truly, M. J. IVALSH, Oaada Delivered Lang distance 'pkaoe No. 364. ; # I m $ * I 5 ; * m m # m m t $ ft ft ft ft ft ft ft 1* 1' i' i Cbe Independent j It is conceded on all sides that the cele- brated and popular Beers brewed and bottled on improved and hygienic princi­ ples and known as T Prima and Burg Brauj are unequalled as the finest table Beers. Prima Tonic, produced by The Indepen­ dent Brewing Association, possesses a fine flavor and taste and is especially rich in nourishing constituents and invigorat­ ing qualities. Best Beer and nothing but the best is made by this Brewery. Try it and be convinced. Purity, strength and rich flavor are its qualifications, Delivered in barrels, hal­ ves, quarters, eights and cases by JOS. HEIMER, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. The i M - v - ,C>V i • •n'./v Dress Goods We would be pleased to have you call and see the line of wash­ able Dress Goods in all the new Colors, patterns and designs. The assortment is the largest and best ever in. See the Toile Du Nords Ginghat&s, A. F. C. Dress Ginghams, Crawford Percales, Minorca Percales, Franciase Picretines, Madras Cloth in all colors, Zephyr Ginghams, Cotton Challies and Burmahs, Amoskeag Seersuckers, Lawns and Dimities in all shades, Batiste, Applique Nouveate the new novelty in Summer Dress Goods and several others, Come aiid see the New Goods.. .'V..; Sherman S. Chapel I |cr % -- O >$* WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN. Copious KaJns Reported In All Parts of the State. i i ! 1 i ! I i 5 U. S. Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin ot the Weather Bureau, Illinois section, for the week ending May 5. Both temperature and rainfall condi­ tions have been very favorable for the growth of vegetation during the past week. The weather has generally been abnormally warm and good rains have fallen at various times. The rains have, however, generally occurred in the form of sbowers and, although ample over most of the state for the present needs of vegetation, in a few localities these showers have been very light, and rain is still badly needed. As a result of the favorable conditions vegetation has made rapid growth during the week, and the agricultural situation is much more favorable than at the end of the previous week. As a rule the week has been favorable for farm work, though in many localities it has been hindered by heavy rains, which have left the soil too wet to be worked. In many localities chinch bugs are report to be becoming numerous. The condition have been very favorable for wheat, aud there has been a decided improvement in the crop during the week. Rye is doing finely, and in many localities it is beginning to head. In a few localities oats are a thin stand, but generally the crop has im­ proved greatly during the week and is now in a very promising condition. The preparation of corn ground has pro­ gressed fairly well, and a great deal of corn has been planted. In many places early corn is now up and looking well. In a few localities alfalfa has been sown and is coming up to a good stand. The peach prospects, except in a few locali­ ties in the southern part of the state, are poor. In many localities small fruits, especially blackberries, are not promis­ ing. The prospects for other fruits, ie generally good, though in a few local­ ities it is believed apples, will not be a full crop. Early potatoes are generally up, and both potatoes and gardens are growing nicely. &.ike a Drowning Man. "Five years ago a disease the doctors called dyspepsia took such hold on me that I could scarcely go," writes Geo. S. Marsh, well-known attorney of Nocona, Tex. "I took quantities of pepsin and other medicines but nothing helped me. As a drowning man grabs at a straw I grabbed at KodoL I felt an improve­ ment at once and and after a few bottles am sound and. well." Eodol is the only preparation which exactly reproduces the natural digestive juices and conse­ quently is the only one which digests any good food and cures any form of stomach trouble. Julia A Story, Mc- Henry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry. Very Low Rates to San Francisco and Return, Via the North-Western Line. Tickets will be sold May 27 to June 8, inclusive, limited to return within sixty (60) days, on account Imperial Council, Nobles of Mystic Shrine. Through Drawing Room and Observation Private Compartment Sleeping Cars and Tourist Sleeping Cars daily. Personally conducted twice a week. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 45-4t Settlers' Low Rates West. Via the North-Western Line. Colonist one-way tickets at very low rates every day during March and April to Colora­ do, Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washingtdn, California, Vic­ toria, \ ancouver, New Westminster, Nelson, Rossland and other points in Kootenay District. Also special round- trip Homeseekers tickets on first and third Tuesdays in March, April and May. For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Half Rates to G. A. R. Kn camp me nt at Rock Inland, 111., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip May 19, 20 and 21 (also on May 22 from stations in Illinois within 100-mile radius), limited to return un­ til May 20, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 45-2t Stand Like a Stone Wall Between your children and the tor­ tures of itching and burning eczema, scaldhead or other skin diseases. -- How? why, by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve, earth's greatest healer. Quickest cure for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Cuts, Burns or Bruises. In­ fallible for Piles. 25c at Julia A. Story's drug store. Very Low Excursion Rates to Denver, Colo., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold June 22, 28 and 24, with final return limit until Oct 81, inclusive, account International S. S. Convention. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 45-7t o a s t o S t a , Bears the SJ Tto K i n d Y o u H h v c A l w a y s I ftygnatut - tt • The Beauties of Nafcaire. In this part of the state Nature has donned he* most beautiful garb, being resplendent in all the decorations of her spring-time glory. The sweet perfumes of the apple and cherry blossoms fill the atmosphere, the meadows and woodlands are being covered with the pretty carpet of wild flowers. Grains of every kind, pastures and the foliage on the trees never appeared better at this time of the year. Th6 summer resort hotels have opened earlier than usual and are enjoying a good run of business. The cottagers come out from the cities with smiles of satisfaction upon their faces and find that the country folks are just as happy, if not more so. Strange, isn't it. that despite all that Nature has done for the people, they will possess that tired feeUng. ? Don't Start Wrong. Don't start the summer with a linger­ ing cough or cold. We all know what a "summer cold" is.( It's the hardest kind to cure. Often it "hangs on" through the entire season. Take it in hand right now. A few doses of One Minute Cough Cure will set you right. Sure cure for coughs, colds, croup, grip, bronchitis, all throat and lung troubles. Absolutely safe. Acts at once. Chil­ dren like it. "One Minute Cough Cure is the best congh medicine I ever used," says J. H. Bowles, Groveton, N. H. "I never found anything else that acted so safely and quickly." Julia A. Story, McHenry ;G. W. Besley, West McHenry. THE CUBAN COLONY. Additional Personals. S. J. Mellin was a passenger for Chi­ cago this morning. Postmaster Tweed, of Fox Lake, was a McHenry caller yesterday. Mrs. E. W. Howe was in Chicago yesterday purchasing millinery goods. O. W. Owen went to Solon yesterday, where he placed a piano in the new opera house. F. H. Shau and Julius Klawans were guests at the Mellin hotel last Sunday apd returned to the city with a fine string of fish. lipids up a Congressman. "At the end of the campaign," writes Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con­ gressman, "from overwork, nervous tension, loss of sleep and constant speak­ ing I had about utterly collapsed. It seemed that all the organs ih my body were out of order, but three bottles of Electric Bitters made me all right. It's the best all-round medicine ever sold over a druggist's counter." Over worked, run-down ,men and weak, sickly women gain splendid health and vitality from Electric Bitters. Try them. Only 50c. Guaranteed by Julia A. Story. Excursion Tickets to State S. S. Con. vention at Sterling;, III., Via the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates May 12, 13 and 14, limited to return until May 19, in­ clusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Reveals a Great Secret. It is often asked how such startling cures, that puzzle the best physicians, are effected by Dr. King's New Discov­ ery for consumption. Here's the secret. It cuts out the phlegm and germ-infect­ ed mucus, and lets the life-giving oxy­ gen enrich and vitalize the blood. It heals the inflamed, cough-worn throat and lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs soon yield to Dr. King's New Discovery, the most infallible remedy for all Throat and Lung diseases. Guar­ anteed bottles 50c and $1.00. Trial bot­ tles free at Julia A. Story's, A Good Gaeiier. An elderly woman with an impede ment in her speech had troubles of her own at the corner of Twelfth aud Walnut streets the other day. As each car came out Walnut street she would stop It and say to the conductor, "Dud- dud-dud-does th-tliis kuk-kuk-ear gug- gug-go"-- At this juncture, and some­ times before? the conductor would Im­ patiently exclaim, "No; take the next car." Then he would pull the strap, and the car would go ahead, leaving the woman at the crossing. There are five different lines passing out Walnut street at this point, and if the woman could read the signs she disregarded them. Finally a conductor more considerate than the others help­ ed her aboard and allowed her to ex­ plain afterward. After three blocks bad been traversed be found that she wanted to go to Darby, and his was a Darby car. When she learned this, she beamed her joy. "Yuh-yuh-young man," she said, "yuh-yuh-you're a gug-gug- good gug-gug-gug-guesser." -- Philadel­ phia Record. Are you thinking of pointing ? Re­ member the old reliable Alston Paint. G. W. Besley. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Dr. Straub and Family are Now Doml died In Cuba. Dr. Jacob Straub and family arrived in Cuta about April 15, and are now located in the new colony at Columbia, twenty-five miles off Nuvetas, on Sabi nal Bay, where the Cuban Colonization Company have bought 4,000 a^res, and are disposing of the land in town lots to purchasers who propose making a home on the island. Dr. Pierce, of Hoopeston, 111., is the president of the company, and G. W. Spiker, of Cleveland, vice- president. The Straub contingent consists of Dr. and Mrs. Straub, their son, Byron, and two daughters, Miss Carrie and Mrs. Gertrude Hall, recently married, and the new son-in-law. With the Straub party goes Mr. Ykema and family, of Rosedale, and two young men. Two families from Woodlawn are already on the ground. There are about 150 colonists thus far located. There is a fair sprinkling of Universal- ists among the number, in. addition to the Straubs. Union religious services are now held in the colony, but ulti­ mately Columbia will have regular Universalist services. A church lot, 100x125 feet, is already secured, and Dr. Straub will pioneer the movement for the Universalist Church in Cuba and preach as he can find place and hearing. \ Whooping Cough. A. woman who has had experience with this disease, tells how to prevent any dangerous consequences from it. She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer, our baby boy being only three months old, and owing to our giving them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much better health than other children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would call lustily for cough &yrup between whoops*--Jessie Pinkey Hall, Springville, Ala, This remedy is for sale by all druggists. ' Getting Even. In the crowd that filled a Mulberry •treet auction room were two Italians who watched the Bale with Interest and enjoyed the badinage for which the auctioneer is noted. One of the Ital­ ians bid on some household article, and it was instantly accepted. "What's the name?" asked the auc­ tioneer as he opened the salesbook. "Pietro Dionozella," answered the buyer. "Oh, that's too much! I'll put down 'Peanuts, 50 cents.' You're oh," said the auctioneer as he rattled off the next article. The other Italian bid enough to secure the article, and his name was requested. "Patricka O'Sullivana," quickly an­ swered the Italian. "Well," mused the auctioneer, "that's a good old name for a dago. Come, that's not yours, though." "You beta it isa nota mine," was the quick reply, "but ita is agooda as Pea- nuta You maka de fun witha 'taliano name; I maka fun wida Irish."--N ark Call. Sciatic Rife 11 limtiMm Cured After Fourteen Years of Suffering. "I have been afflicted with sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years," says Josh Edgar, of Germantown, Cal. "I was able to be aroud but constantly suf­ fered. I tried everything I could hear of and at last was told to try Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm, which I did and was immediately relieved and in a short time cured, and I am happy to say it Ifas not since returned." Why not use this liniment and get well? It is for sale by all druggists. Lower Rates to Chicago. The Chicago & Northwestern railway has now placed in effect very favorable commutation rates between, McHenry and Chicago. For full particulars ap­ ply to ticket agent C. & N. W. R'y. No Loss of Time. I have sold Chamberlain's Colic, Chol­ era and Diarrhoea Remedy for years, and would rather be out of coffee and sugar than it. I sold five bottles of it. I sold five bottles of it yesterday to threshers that could go no farther, and they are at worn again this morning. -- H. R. Phelps, Plymouth, Oklahoma. As will be seen by the above the threshers were able to keep on with their work without losing a single day's time. You should keep a bottle of this Remedy in your home. For sale by all district. What He Did. Cassidy--Ol bear Flanagan, called ye a loiar. * Casey--He did so. Cassidy--An' phwat did ye do? Casey--1 did Flanagan.--Philadelphia Press., The Voice of Experience. "Papa." said the small boy, looking up from his book, "what Is a curio?" "A curio," replied the father thought­ fully, "is something that costs ten times what it's worth."--Chicago Post. O A f l T O f l l A . fan, on jm The Kind You Hays Always Tty Peteach's headache powder. School Notes. , .-.v Hazel Spaulding was absent from school the first of the week. Willie Stoffel, Julia Seward, Caroline Spnrling are absent from school. Lillian Pouse has returned to school after a short absence. Walter Kiar is a new pupil enrolled in the second room. Belle Gallaher has been absent from school. Dangerous If Neglected. Burns, cuts and other wounds often fail to heal properly if neglected and be­ come troublesome sores. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve prevents such conse­ quences. Even where deUy has aggra­ vated the injury DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve effects a cure. "I had a running sore on my leg thirty years," says H. C. Hartly, Yankeetown, Iud. "After using many remedies, 1 tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. A few boxes healed the sore." Cures all skin diseases. Piles yield to it at once. Beware of counter­ feits. Julia A. Story, McHenry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry. Very Low Excursion Rates to Harrlsburg, Pa., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold May 14 to 19, inclusive (but not arriving Chicago be­ fore May 15, nor later than May 20), with final return limit by extension until June 30, inclusive, account Ger man Baptist Brethren Conference. Ap­ ply to agents Chicago & North-West ern R'y. 45-2t spring m- ton/c's Run Down It ts to be expected. There are few systems that do not require some tonic In the Spring. Better take something. It will be a brace for the Bummer.' Our Barsaparflla Is a flood Spring Medicine to take, one that will pat new life into sluggish blood aud drive out that tired feeling. flOc a bottlu. » N. H. PETESCH, Jus ten Block, - r - McHenry, HI. Special Sale! This store is filled with good Goods, with complete lines of Ladies', Men's and Children's Shoes, Gents Furnishings, Dress Goods, Novelties, Hosiery, Clothing and in fact everything to be found in a first-class Dry Goods and Clothing store. Every article in the place is marked down to bed rock prices, but in order to introduce these goods we have inaugnarated a Sale at which very special prices will prevail. Sale will continue from may 6tb to IBav lotb fiere Jire a Few Shots: Men's Underwear, sizes 32 to 44 . .24c Ladies' Underwear..y !5c Children's and Boys best Balbriggan Underwear, sizes 24 to 34 @ 23c Men's Overalls, very best @ 39c Boys' Overalls, 4 to 8 ® 15c 9 to 14® 23c Good Work Pants, worth fl.00@ 89c Men's best Suits, latest styles, worth 112.50 @ ... |8.75 Ladies' Shoes, 2 to 7, worth S2.25 and -.11.39 Boys' Shoes, 10 to 2% @ fl.19 Best Men's Shoes ® .J2.25 Men's light Caps ©... 5c •' best Work Hhirts @ ttc " soft Dress Shirts @ 30c Embroidery per yard . ...7c White bleached Table Linen, 70 In. wide, per yard .'f 39c Red Table Linen, fast colors, per yd.39c Best Machine Thread, S'spools for....0c Ginghams per yard 4c Ladies' sVrappers, worth fl.25 & 00c Window Shades with Fixtures® . .23c THE SAVINGS BANK W%st McHenry. J. HURWITZ, Prop. The Kind Ton Have Always Bought* and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of - and has Wen made under his per- sonal supervision since its infancy. /'CctcAMt Allow 110 one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-g-oocl,!> are baft Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Influits and Children--Experience against Experiment* What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Par®- gorie, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither O^iuin, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Dowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Searg the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. 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