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maassammmmm S U N M E R f S T O V E S ! WHEN, YOU WANT A GOOD SUMMER STOVB- V ^ GASOLINE OR BLUE FLA/IE Ou| " -Y* * .(CALL AT OSnuN BROS. *<*" v Iff .li^"cl!»iTn to have as complete assortment, of rc- / liable makes as were ever shown In McHenry. Prices * " j * i 'o'SlvnjN BROS. fight. Call and let us prove thp above. McHENRY, ILL. 1 Our Soda Fountain be ready t» serve the pnbHc with Ice Cream and Soda Water beginning next Saturday when our Soda Fountain will be in operation. We furnish Ice Cream in any qowtiiLy oj* abort notice and at a reasonable prioe. ACiENTS FOR HALL'S FIREPROOF SAFES. # * • 5 Ringwood, DI. v J. 5. BROWN & SON. £ & I * i $ t i iH * * s t m t I * * * * I. I t * * * * * s 1903 CROP * : 50c A BUSHEL I CASH I WITH EVERY LOAD PICKLES Be sure uud contract your pickles with STAFFORD & GOLDSMITH CO., as they were the first, parties that paid you 50c a bushel. Contract at once as we will take only a limited number of acres. Make your contracts with, and get your seed from FRANK WARD, or at the following places:, Bank of Mcllenry, McHenry: Simon, j Stoffel, M. J. Walsh, F. A. Boh lander, W. C. Evanson, John J. Miller, West McHenry; J. E. Cristy, Ringwood: John P. Lay, C. M. Adams, Jolinsburgb, SEED 50 CENTS A POUND STAFFORD & GOLDSMITH (0. WEST McHENRY, ILL. The Plaindoaler is adding new names to its list every day. Is your name on the roll of honor? Don't borrow. 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 tax>nr care in a manner and npon terms entire­ ly satisfactory to our custom­ ers and respectfully solicit the public patronage Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class se­ curity. Spec­ ial attention given to collections INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the Low eat rates. Yours Respectfully ' PERRY & OWEN, Notary Public. Bankers Chicago & North-Western. Leave Chicago. 7.15 am .. 8.05 a m-- 3.25 p m -- 5.01 p m-- Effective Oct 12, 19QS WKEK DAY TRAINS. Arrive McHenry 9.48 a m ,...9:4H a m ....6.00 p m . ..6.47 p m NOIYHBOUND Via Elgin Via Des Haines... Via Des l'laines .. Via Des l'laines.. SUNDAY TRAINS. 8.45am .Via Elgin 11.14am 9.10 a m Via Des l'laines 11.14 a m 9.00pm Via Elgin :. 4.53 p m WMK DAY TRAINS. McHenry. SOUTHBOUND. DHS. 7.3K a m .Via Elgin 10.10 a m 8.33 am .Via Des l'laines .#.55 a m 3.00 p m Via Elgin 6.45 p m TOKDAY TRAINS. 7.$an ..Via Elgin 1... 10.30am 8:56 p|D Via Elgin .8:46 p m Passengers taking 7:32 train from Stations i north of Crystal Lake can change at Crystal! Lake and arrive in Chicago at.H:25 a. m. Farmers are at all times wel­ come at our place of busi­ ness as we take pride in showing our large and com­ plete line of Farm Imple­ ments of all kinds. This spring we are in better shape than ever befo e to serve the public. Before buying don't forget to call on us and gef~~N^ our prices which are as low \i as the lowest. Jdcol) Bonslett Just south of Reynold's Mill. 9fWViVV99VIV9VVVVVV9| AMERICA'S BEST REPUBLICAN PAPER Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican Always News from all parts of the world. Well-written, original stories. An­ swers to queries on all subjects. Articles on Health, the Home, New Books and on Work About the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean THE INTER OCKAN IS a member of the Associated Press and also Is the only Western newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news service of the New York Sun, and special cable of the New York World, be­ sides daily reports from over 2.000 special correspondents throughout tne country. No pen can tell more fully why it is tne l>est paper on earth. ife * * * * » tfc ti kb Ui tfc ill * tfc ik ifc # * % * ill * * * * ifc iit * <i* % * i t # t * * . . . ^ * § 52 TWflVt PAOf PAPERS K | ji ONE DOLLAR A YEAR. * ® Brimful of news from everywhere and # Jj a perfect feast of special matter. J * * m * J Subscribe for The Plalndealer j| | and the Weekly Inter Ocean one i ifk year, both papers for - - $2.00 <£ % STEEL TANKS We herewith give an illustration of the Steel Tanks we are making. We can make them of any shape, height or width to suit your needs. These Tanks are made of the very best Gal­ vanized Sheet Steel and are GUAR­ ANTEED to give entire satisfaction. We charge no more than any other firm and you have the benefit of a gilt edge guarantee with each Tank. If we do not have the shape ami size you want on hand can make up a Tank on short notice. CYPRESSTANKS McHenry N E I G H B O R I N G N E W S Chronicled by our Able Corps of Correspondents RING WOOD. An item lxix has been placed in the Ring- wood |M>sU>tllcc foe the convenience of persons wishing to contribute to the Uingwood corre­ spondence column in tne I'laindcaler. If you know of any news that should be published just drop a note in theltoxand the correspond- dent will collect the sante Tuesday evening of each week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Beatty, a girl. Miss Irma Watson was a Woodstock visitor Tuesday. Fine weather, and the farmers are very busy, preparing for corn' planting. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Merchant spent a few days the latter part of last week in Chicago. Miss Ellen Hall, Ringwood's trained nurse, is attending patients at Green­ wood at present. Miss Zillah Stevens is oat of school this week on account of a slight attack of German measles. Do not fail to hear Sunday, the evan­ gelist, at Richmond, every night this week, including Sunday. , The teachers' Institute of McHenry township will be held in the Ringwood school building, Saturday, May £3. Mesdames W. A. Dodge, Walter Bradley, Small, and Miss Dora Coates were among the busy shoppers of Chi­ cago Friday last. There will be no Epworth League at the M. E. church Sunday evening on account of the numlter of people of Ringwood attending the Richmond services. Nearly every night a number of Ringwood people find their way to Richmond to hear Rev. Sunday and each report him as being one of the best of public speakers. Mr. Peet has arranged so as to accom­ modate his Ringwood customers with mill work on Saturdays only. He therefore urges the farmers to come as early Saturdays as possiffle. P. ' S. Harrison returned Saturday from Bloomington, where he has been the past week in the interest of the Woodman camp of Ringwood and to attend the convention held there. Mr. Baker, the optician, who is stop­ ping with Mrs, Mary Dodge, will be pleas;, d to receive the calls of any one having troubles with the eyes or glasses that do not fit. Eyes tested free. There will be no services or Sunday school in the M. E church of Ringwood on Sunday, May 17, on account of the Sunday school convention which will be held at Ostend on that day. It is hoped that Ringwood will be well represented at this convention. Dr. Cook, who was expected to speak at the Universalist church last Sunday, was upable to fill his appointment. Al­ though disappointed in not seeing Dr. Cook, the large congregation was de­ lighted with the fine sermon delivered to them by their pastor, Rev. F. W. Miller. Dr. Cook will deliver a lecture at the Woodman hall Thursday evening on "The Coming Man." The proceeds are to go to the Universalist Sunday school. This promises to be a first-class lecture and a good attendance is desired. Ad­ mission 15 and 25 cents. Our school has recently been fur­ nished with a new library case. This is one of the much needed improvements of the grammar school and it is to the pupils we owe the credit as, a result of the entertainment and socials given by them. Next the interest will be turned toward filling the splendid case with first-class reading material. W. A. Dodge, who is financially in­ terested in the Casca Du Paga Mining Co., left Ringwood this Thursday morn­ ing for Seattle, Wash., where, after p brief sojourn, he intends to start active operations on a claim near the Casca Du Paga river. The company has al­ ready disposed of $15,000 worth of min­ ing stock. The well wishes of Mr. Dodge's friends go with hiin. O Bean the Signatory of . TOHIA.. 1 The Kind You Have Always Bought 81'KING (SROVE, Mrs. Mary Cary was a McHeniv visitor Monday. Dr. Breinken recently spent several days in the city. Richard Esh spent Saturday evening with Solon relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Pierce were Rich mond callers Tuesday. Dr. and Mrs. Darby were over frOni Wilmot Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Seaver visited Richmond friends Saturday. Dr. C. H. Fegers of McHenry mailt' professional calls here recently. Oliver and Belle Neish visited Rich­ mond relatives Monday evening. Robt. Thompson of Mitchell, S. D., is here visiting relatives and friends. John Nett and family of Wilmot were Sunday visi tors at R. A. Oxtoby's. Mr. and Mrs. Win. James were Mc­ Henry visitors the last of the week. Mrs. Robt Hunter of Richmond spent the Sabbath here, with relatives. Several of the Solon Royal Neighbors attended camp here Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Westlake enter­ tained company from Antioch Sunday. Fred Pierce and lady friend visited Wilmot friends one evening last week. Mrs. Lizzie Neish has been quite sick since our last writing but is now on the gain. Mrs. L. Wilson of Wabash, Neb., spent the first of the week here with relatives. Our street commissioner and his gang of men are doing some good work on our streets. Mrs. Sarah Wilson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Oliver of Rosencrans the last of the week. Several from here will attend the dances at Wilmot and Richmond, Fri­ day evening. Chas. Andrews and son, Frank, at­ tended to legal business at the county seat last week. Bob, the pet dog of W. W. Lichty, died and is mourned by the whole neighborhood. John Karles snd family have moved into their new home recently purchased of Selim' Pierce. Misses Edna Pierce and Clara An­ drews spent the Sabbath with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Orvis. Saturday's lawsuit was a'hummer. Twill be finished at Woodstock some time in the future. J. W. Bell was over from Ringwood Monday and purchased E. Milk's fine grey driving horse. Carpenters are just rushing work on Schatfer s new house and will soon be ready for ti e masons. John Nett and Harry Spear were over from Wilmot Tuesday afternoon re­ pairing the telephone. The dance at the town hall last Fri­ day evening was a splendid success. A large crowd and good time. Editor Schoonmaker and friend, Dr. Holly, of McHenry were pleasant cal­ lers here Saturday afternoon, Mesdames J. Duffy and R. Shotliff of Wilmot spent Tuesday here with their sister, Mrs. Kate Shotliff. Mr. and Mrs. Win.. James had a family reunion Sunday, all their child­ ren being home but Frances, who works at Hebron. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ray of Wadsworth, Miss Susie Lucas and Fred Brown of Antioch spent Saturday night and Sun­ day with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Oxtoby. Druggist McLean was the busiest man in town Saturday evening and Sundav serving ice cream to the numer­ ous customers. Just, try his crenm and soda and you will be happy. About sixty of the friends and neigh­ bors of our village president C. G. An­ drews gathered at his pleasant home north of town last week Thursday eve­ ning to help him celebrate his birthday. After he had recovered from the snr- I have a complete line of Farm Machinery, consisting of Plows, Harrows, Disc Har­ rows, Cultivators and everything needed for working the farm. I have the agency for the MINNIE Bin AND HOWER AND OSBORNE BINDER AID MOWER -WILL SOON HAVE A- Qus Carlson. By Main Force That is the way the kinks are removed from mane and tail in some stables. This method means the loes of much hair and tbergy.["••%! cones, CURRY COMBS, DANDY BRUSHES that will do the work well are to be found in this stock ot horse goods. Their use will not only improve the appearance of the animals bnt their condition as well. ^ Steel Curry Comb (small) 5c Steel Curry Comb (large) 10c Solid Brass Carry Comb 25c Palmetto Brushes 15c to 25c Best Rice Root Brushes 40c, 45c Whips from 10c, $1.50 CAR LOAD -OF TWINE Come and see our Goods and get prices be­ fore buying. Perhaps we can save you money Isaac Faiirweather | Centerville, - - McHenry. If you would prefer a Wood Tank we can supply you with 011c made of the best Cypress at the lowest pos­ sible figure. We also man­ ufacture Iron Smoke Stacks, Etc. At Your Finger Tips b the instant control of your business if you install a Chicago Telephone IT REACHES EVERYWHERE 6?4 oaats a day wDI pay far K prise and was quite himself again, he gave all a hearty welcome. About this time another surprise was sprung on him, when with a few words Atty. E. V. Orvis, in behalf of friends presented him with two beautiful chairs. This was almost to much for Charlie, but he finely pulled himself together as best he could. Various games and social chat and delicious refreshments formed the evening's entertainment. It was next day in the morning when the guests de­ parted wishing Charley might live to be one hundred years old and celebrate his birthday every year. " A man living on a farm near here came in a short time ago completely doubled up with rheumatism. I hand­ ed him a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and told him to use it freely and if not satisfied after using it he need not pay a cent for it," says C. P. Rav- der, or 'Patteus Mills, N. Y. "A few days later he walked into the store as straight as a string and handed me a dollar saying, 'give me another bottle of Chamberlain'8 Pain Balm. I want it in the house all the time for it oured me.' " For sale by all druggists. SOLOS. George Vogel" shipped some stock Monday. Fred Thorue of Libertyville is home on a short visit. Mrs. Brown has been visiting in Rich­ mond the past week. Will Reed and' George Sutton were on our streets Sunday. Miss Hattie Westlake is visiting with a young lady at Zenda. Mr. Burnett of Antioch is painting Chas. Westmont's house. F. L. Westerman and family were visitors at Greewood Sunday. Remember the Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Wm. Turner's Thursday, May 14. Harry Osmond and family visited at Antioch with Joe James Saturday. James Overton Sr. has greatly im­ proved his front yard with a very cosi­ ly iron fence recently. A gentleman of Chicago made his yearly visit tuneing pianos in and around Solon last week. Miss Effie Delsel, who is staying at Wester man's was'home to see her par­ ents Sunday near Fox Lake. John Skillecorn is quite well again and was able to go to Spring Grove to see Dr. Bremken Thursday last. Editor C. D. Schoonmaker of The Plaiudealer, and Dr. F. A. Holly of McHenry, were Solon callers last Sat­ urday. Mrs. Peggy Hodge and sister, Mrs. Mary Androus, were visitors at the home of their brother, I. L. Watters recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Merrell are re­ joicing over a grandaughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Bern Bell p week ago near Grass Lake. Kirk Krane, who is in the employ of the Oliver factory at Woodstock visited at the home of his uncle, W. D. Monear, over Sunday. A large number from here attended Rev. Sunday's meeting at Richmond, and all are of the same opinion--he preaches the truth. Ben Johonett has a week's lay off and is home visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Johonett. His wife has also returned from Racine, Wis. A Sure Thing. It is said that nothing 1 s sure except death and taxes, but that i£ not al­ together true. Dr. King's New Discov­ ery for Consumption is a sure cure for all lung and throat troubles. Thous­ ands can testify to that. Mrs, C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdtown, W. Va., says "I had a severe case of Bronchitis and for a year tried everything I heard of, but got no relief. One bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery then cured me absolutely." It's infallible for Croup, Whooping Cough. Grip, Pneumonia and consumption. Try it. It's guaranteed by Julia A. Story, McHenry and G. W. Besley. West McHenry. Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes 50c, #1.00. HOLCOMBVILLK. Miss Etta Powers was a Nunda visit­ or Saturday. Will Orkfitz spent Sunday with his father here. Mr. and Mrs. F. Schroeder were Nun- da visitors Monday. Miss Bessie Hoffman spent Friday afternoon at Terra Cotta. Mrs. K. Knoblauch was a Chicago visitor one day the past week. Miss Alice Knox of McHenry was a caller in this vicinity Wednesday. Mrs. C. Colby and daughter of Barre- ville were calling in this vicinity Sun­ day. Verl Rosacrans and friend of Nunda passed through our streets Sunday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Peck and daugh­ ter called at B. F. Peck 's Sunday even- ing. T. L. Flanders, wife and mother spent Sunday with the latter's son near Ring- wood. Miss Iva Hoffman of Spring Grove spent Sunday with her sister and grand­ mother. John R. Knox and Miss May Welch of McHenry spent Thursday evening with Miss Bessie Hoffman. Mrs. James Powers and Mrs. Fred Davoll and little daughter, Eva, spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. B. F. Peck. ' Job work of all kinds neatly doiM at this office. Nothing has ever equalled it Nothing can ever surpass it. Public Notice. Notice is hereby given to all that the undersigned have the following goods to dispose of--300 Boys' Strictly all wool Sample Suits, sizes 4 to 14,--elegant goods, worth up to $5.00, at $1.49, $1.98, and $2.69. Ladies' Fine Summer Skirts crashes, covert cloths, etc., etc., at 49c and 69c. Best Crochet Silk 4c. Men's Silk Summer Ties, 2.r>c quality at 5c. Men'8 Regular 50c Firemen's, Sus­ penders until sold, at 19c per pair. Pants Sale--over 800 pairs } wool goods choice 98c. Men's fine summer under- ware, drawers with double seat, entire suit 38c. Ladies'High Giade $10 00 to $15.00 Skirts, samples--light weight wools-- a * •>> 98, $tt,49 and $7.49. La­ dies' Summer Corsets at 15c. Regular $1.00 Corsets at 79c and 60c. Fancy Sateen Corsets at 35c. Fine Plain Lawns at 4c per yd. Remnants in all styles of Summer Goods--save you Ladies' Wool Eton Jackets, worth $3.50, choice 98c. LADI ES ' ENTIRE SUITS 98c. An elegant assortment of Ladies' Shirt Waist Suits, made of crashes and dimities, fancy French tucked waists and full out skirts, suits aotually worth $1.75. three styles and a limited supply, Mt 98c per suit. Trade $10.00 and show round trip R. R. Ticket and we refund your car fare. G. F. HALL CO., Dun*dee, 111. "I have derived great benefit from the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago," says Mrs. Anna Hagelgans, of Tuckahoe, N. J. "My husband used it for a sprained back and was also quickly relieved. In fact it is the best family liniment I have ever used. I would not think of being without it. I have recommended it to many and they always speak very high­ ly of it and declare its merits are wond­ erful." For sale by all druggists. BAKRKVIULK. J. J. Reser of McHenry was a recent caller here. Will Bonslett of McHenry was a call­ er here Monday. Patsy Cleary of McHenry was a call­ er here Tuesday. Phil Aylward of Emerald Park called at J. Fleming's Sunday. Gleun Keller of Prairie Grove called on friends here recently. Mrs. and Mrs. Henry Wilmington spent Sunday at Nunda. C. W. Starritt of Eyanston was a caller here one day last week. Miss Bessie Babcock of Nunda called on Miss Edna Hunter recently. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shales spent Sunday with relatives at Nunda. Mr. and Mrs. John Pettibone of Chi­ cago spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Whitney of Liber­ tyville spent Sunday at E. F. Matthew-s'. Walter Campbell from near Wood­ stock spent Sunday with relatives here. Chas. Rowley of Nunda was a busi­ ness caller in this vicinity one* day last week. Thos. Thompson and daughter, Clara, spent Sunday in Ringwood with Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson. C ASTOR IA For Iiiiauts and Children. Die Kind You Han Always Bought Bears the Signature of DR. COOK ON BLADDER TROUBLES Bladder troubles make Ufa mlHoraMsSB those who suffer from them, and oalen they are promptly overcome they ara e«r» tala to cause serious conditions. In&aoB* matlcn of the bladder Is becoming mopt and more common and when neglected It develops ulceration and thia may be fol* lowed by perforation and death. The irri­ table condition that demands frequent evacuation during the night A well as dsgr time, is a source of great mortification discomcomfort to old and young. Dr. Cook, of Chicago, an authority kidney and bladder troubles, says: "It Is impossible to find a single ageifc that is a specific for this class of troubld% because there are so many different strmv tores involved in the organs. However, we are able to combine the best knows remedies and obtain most excellent suits. The preparation known as FoLRtft KIDNEY CUBS is an ideal combination* I use it exensively in my practice and fiad­ it can be employed successfully in eveiy form of kidney and bladder trouble." . < FOLEY'S KIDNEY CUBB IS an honest preparation. It is not a decootion of somt hitherto unknown root or herb claimed to be a cure-all. Common sense tells vs that such preparations have but little If ^ any value. FOLEY'S KIDNKT CUBS coo» tains all the best known agents used fey kidney and bladder specialists combined! In a manner that renders them most effeo- tive and pleasant to take. In even the masl hopeless cases its use gives relief and when taken In time«cannot help but cars •very form of kidney or bladder troubl* N. H. PETESCH HARPER WHBKYj The Aristocrat among the Whiskies of the old School. Without a peer. For sale by All Leading Dealers iiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHmnnmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinni Jos. H. Huemann Johnsburgh, Illinois. sells Corn Shelters and Tread Powers, Duplex Grinding Mills, Rock Island Plows, Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, Wind Mills, Well Supplies, Harness Oil, Paint Oil and Machine Oil a Specialty. frioklifl Lutein* M Warksl I am agent for the above. We put the Rods on your Build­ ings and should they be struck by lightning wo pay damages if no more than |500. Call and get full particulars. Geoem BitcksmitMog Prices dwdys ReisouJife ft 8 & P H I L I P GENERAL COHMISSION MERCHANT" SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE «AT/R OF Dressed Beef, rtutton, Hogs, Veal, Poultry, | Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs P This is the oldest honse oil the street. Tags and price lists fnrnished on jjl: application. COLD STORAGE FREE ji?: Wholesale^Market. * CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. | *i 6 How Delightful Dr. King's New Discovery fl. Engeln & Son j CHICA60 TELEPHONE COMPANY Forf \j, Price Ol OHS and 51c a fl.lt A Perfect For All Throat and Cure:, Lung Troubles. Money back If it fails. Trial Botttea Are* is a refreshing bath after a long da*'s battle with dust and summer heat. How nice it is for the little ones to frolic in a bath just before going to bed, after ' playing in the hot sun all day. How they will enjoy the little cot. Ton do not know what life is without a hath in the homa It is not a luxury, bnt a ne­ cessity. Let us give yon figures and facts regarding the matter. You will be well satisfied with such aa hnreet- rnent . Chris Schmidt * CENTERVILLE I'M -.mi t £- ^||