The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

wwmmwm (̂ *;; f.:4jyj -.'-' ^/r'-!v '"S'y %1 • , , i,Sj%r W/-:'fx*fff V W& i Stoves! Stoves! Stoves! S i Now is the time to look for your Winter Stores and OSMUN BROS*, is the place to find the largest and best assortment ever shown in McHENRY. Also a fine assortment of Flan­ nels, Dress Goods and Shoes, which for price and quality, defy competition. OSrtUN BROS., HcHENRY, ILL. --Dry Goods, Oeneral Hardware, -Shoes- Notions. £ t * $ * i i ! * * ifc * m it> £ tk ift * tfc THAT COLD Do not let it ran until it resalts in lagrippe or settles on your lnngs. Get a good patent remedy and keep it in the house at all times daring the cold months. We have the best patent remedies on the market, which if taken in time may save a large doctor's bill. Prescriptions carefully compounded by « registered Pharmacist TRY PECAN OIL- the great remedy tor cracked hands, sores, wire cats,, etc. It. is absolutely guaranteed to be as represented. Ringwood, III. J. S. BROWN & SON. Vr s :# 1 :# Chilly Blasts remind yon that preparation must be made for .winter. Let us help you. We have a nice line of BED BLANKETS and will take your order for Robes, Horse Blankets, Etc. For Men We, have a complete line of Overalls, Shirts and Sweat­ ers. Call and see our stock. New things being added eyery day. Nr. tfd Mrs. Emil Snyder Ostrander Block, West McHenry. MMM Fancy Grocers Oysters Oysters in cans and in bulk. We are direct re­ ceivers of FRESH OYSTERS from Baltimore. Season is now at hand. When in want of strictly fresh, large Baltimore Oysters give us a call. They are far ahead of Oyster stock, such as is usually shipped from Chicago. A trial will convince you McHenry, Illinois BAKBKVILLE. C. W. Starritt of Beloit, Wis., was a caller here the first of the week. C. T. Eldredge of McHenry was a business caller here Saturday afternoon. A. C. Matthews of McHenry was a business caller in this vicinity Thursday. Misses Clara ̂ Thompson and Frances Fleming spen^Saturday afternoon with the formersV cousin, Miss Grace Mc- Cannon at Ringwood. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Shales of Slocums Lake were calling on relatives here Thursday. Robt. Johnson from near Wauconda was a recent caller here. John Hunter and Richard Fleming were Emerald Park visitors Sunday. Chas. Gibbs has returned from his trip to South Dakota much improved in health and has again taken up his duties as fireman for the (J. & N. W. Ry. Mrs. Arthur Grantham of Crowley, La., is visiting her mother, Mrs. E. C. Turner. Mrs. Anna Turner spent a few days last week in Chicago. A Runaway Bicycle Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, 111. It developed a stubborn ulcer unyield­ ing to doctors and remedies for four years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It's just as good for Burns, Scalds, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 35c at Julia A. Story's, McHenry, G. W. Besley's, W. McHenry, drug stores. Gentlemen Call in and be measured for YOU CAN BUY A GOLD MINE it you prefer mining, but I can sell yon something better Store and Elegant Business Yearly Sales, $40,000. Feed, Cement, Salt and Coal House, with yearly sales of 60 cars. Good House to Live in With 3 Acres Land. Sold together or in lots to suit purchaser. Possession now or January 1, 1904. J E Cristy, Ringwood, III. N E I G H B O R I N G N E W S Chronicled by our Able Corps of Correspondents Suit Pants | or Vest Large Samples of the finest and best Goods ever made up into Suits. A Splendid Fit or no Sale E. Lawlus, Tailor to the Trade. RINGWOOD. Miss Melissa Bacon spent several days last week with her sister at Keystone. Mrs. H. W. Allen was the gnest of Greenwood friends Saturday. Willing Workers meet next Friday with Mrs. Jaue Carr. Mesd*mes W. H. Dodge and C. W. Webster were McHenry visitors Friday. The W. C. T. U. meet with Mrs. Nellie Dpdge Saturday of this week. Mrs. C. Bartholt of Keystone was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bacon, last week. The program for the entertainment to be given next week Friday by the M. E. Sunday school wi.l appear in Ringwood items next week , The Ladies' Aid serve.arvoyster supper Thursday at home of Wm. Coates. Little Johnny May, wno has been ser­ iously ill with membranous cronp, is much improved at this writing. 5 Uncle John Bell is confined to the house with an attack of rheumatism. Mrs. Fred Gibbs had as guests over Sunday two of her sisters of Richmond. JOHNSBURGH. Mr. and Mrs John Thelen are the happy parents of a baby girl. .Jas. Conway of Ringwood was here Sunday. Jos. H. Huemann worked at Waucon­ da Thursday. Miss Rosa Lay ti ansae ted business in Chicago Monday. Mike Rauen and family of Kenosha, Wis., were here Sunday. J. V. Freund of Spring Grove was a visitor Saturday. Ziegler Bros, of Elgin, spent Tuesday here. •.* Mat Karls was a* Woodstock visitor Monday. Miss Martha Niesen was a McHenry visitor Saturday. Miss Maggie Adams transacted busi­ ness in Chic ago Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Niesen were Mc­ Henry visitors Tuesday. Casper M. Adams was a business trans­ actor in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. Win Kattner visited her sister, Mrs. John Thelen, recently. VOLO. John Ri. bfirds.iD visited friends at Des Pinnies recently. Mrs E. Tower ot Chicago is visiting at Ranirht Bros. Mrs. C. Simmons of Elgin is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Compton, also her sister. Mrs. J as Kirwan Ciris Dillon visited relatives in Wau- kegan Sunday. Miss itosH Vogt was in Chicago last Thursday and Friday. James Murray is moving his house hold goods t<> McHenry this week. Mrs. John Dowe of Wauconda visited her sister, Mrs. Will Hus<>n, last Mon­ day- Miss Murray has began boarding with Mrs. K -jflF. Mr. Gift of Iowa is the new butter maker at the Volo creamery. Miss Frances Miller has been qaite ill the past week with neuralgia. "One ot my children was taken with cramp colic and suffered severely," says S. B. Elzee, of Monett, Mo . "I telephoned for a doctor, then gave a dose of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and a few min­ utes later a second dose. Before the doctor came the child was relieved." For sale by all druggists. Proverbs " When the butter come put a churn," is an proverb. It won't penny in the old time dairy often seems to seems work though no one has ever told why. When mothers are worried because the children do not gain strength and flesh we say give them Scott's Emul­ sion. It is like the penny in the milk because it works and because there is something astonishing about it. Scott's Emulsion is simply a milk of pure cod liver oil with some hypophosphites especially prepared for delicate stomachs. Children take to it naturally because they like the taste and the remedy takes just as naturally to the children be­ cause it is so perfectly adapted to their wants. For all weak and pale and thin children Scott's Emulsion is the most satisfactory treat ment. We-wtf/i send you the penny, i» e.0 a sample free. Be sure Ait this plch re la the form of a label is ot> iha wrapper of every bottle Of Emulsion you buy. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, 409 Pearl St., N. Y. 50c. and #1.00 > all druggist*. IBviying Cheap M is does not mean anything in the way of advantage, un­ less the article bought is needed and of good quality. These prices are honest and the goods are the best poss­ ible at the price. Choice Family White Fish, per lb |OC Coffee, fresh roasted, fine quality, per lb. 15c, aoc, 35c Fine Japan Tea, (d per ponn I 35c» 45®» 5°° Sweet Potatoes, per pound, 3c, 9 lbs. for 3gc % NEW DRIED FRUITS! Peaches, 13 i-M, Apricots, 13 1-ac. Prunes, 10c SPICED ANb SALT HERRINQ. Give 114 a Trial. JOHN STOFFEL 1 5 - SOLON [People of Solon and vicinity desiring to subscribe for The Plaindealer may- leave their order with Miss Allie Turn er. The subscription price is $1.50 a year or 75 cents for six months. Ed. ] Every landlord is putting up storm doors. Ben Johonott of Chicago is visiting liis parents. John Sanborn was a caller in town Monday. Mrs. C. L. Turner was a Ringwood visitor Monday. Mrs. Geo. Vogel and Blanch Cornish were Antioch visitors recently. Mesdames J. Hodge and I. L. Watters went to Libertyville Wednesday. Harry Osmond is at Antioch this waek doing some work on his new store. Will Campbell and gentlemen friend of Woodstock visited the former's wife recently. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Hebron and Mrs. Emily Hawthorn are Chicago vis­ itors this week. In spite of the threatening weather Rev. Lumsden preached a very encour­ aging sermon to a large congregation last Sunday evening. Everybody is invited to attend the bazaar to be held at Cropley 's opera house December. All styles of aprons, homemade carpet rugs, night caps and other articles will be for sale. Music- will be furnished free by the orchestra. The teacher and pupils of our school will give an entertainment at Sutton's hall on Wednesday evening, November 25, for the benefit of the school library. The children will sell all kinds of eat­ ables and confectionery. Everybody is welcome. John Cole and Miss Alice Reading were married in Chicago November 11, and have returned home after makiug a wedding tour to Buffalo and Niagara Falls. John set up a good supply of cigars for the boys and they are in hopes of attending their golden wedding. KMKKAI.n I'AKK. Miss Katie Bolger of Chicago visited at P. Walsh's Sunday. E J. Cohau of Chicago called on friends here last Friday. Harry Bacon of Chicago visited at J B. Frisby's over Suuday. "Melancholy Mose" is working at "Happy Hollow" this week. Messrs. BerKirclier Bros, were busi­ ness callers at Griswold Lake Tuesday Miss Kathryn Walsh is visiting her sister. Mrs. John Walsh, at McHenry this week. B. J. Frisby spent the first of the week with his sister, Mrs. John Walsh, of Lake county. R. M. Fleming, W. J. Gibbs and John Hunter of Barreville were callers here Sundav afternoon. R. E. Sutton and Katie Knox were callers at W. J. Welch's at Griswold Lake Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. Huck closed their cottage Friday, after a long and pleas ant season spent here, and drove to their home in Chicago. Miss Iva Hoffman of Holcombville and Miss Cassie Eldredge of McHenrj drove thru here Sunday, en route to Griswold Lake, where they visited Miss Mae Welch. Mr. and Mrs R. J. Sutton and son, John, went to Elgin Saturday to visit relatives and attend the church bazaar R. J. and John returned Tuesday even ing. but Mrs. Sutton will remain thb week. A Scientific Dincovery. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does for the stomach that which it is unable to do tor itBelf, even when but slightly disor dered or over-loaded. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure supplies the natural juices of di­ gestion and does the work of the stom­ ach, relaxing the nervous tension while the inflamed muscles of that or ;fan are allowed to rest and heal. K<> dol digests what you eat and enables the stomach and digestive ornans to transform all food into rich, reel blood. Sold by all druggists. OSTEND. Fickle fall weather, one day eonshine and warm, next cold. Chas Florida was in Chicago last week with a car load of sheep. Ed. Wallace is steadily improving Hope to see him out again soon. Warren and Willie Thomas were quite •jick last week, but are better at this writing. Alma Thomas and Mary El Bassett called on Mrs. Lucy Thomas last Friday to see the sick boys. Cherry Valley society meet with Mrs Shepard today (Thursday.) Refresh ments at 12 o'clock. It has been threatening rain, but still the corn buskers are at work at Bassetts, Martin's, and Harrison's. Misses Gladys Martin of Delevan and Ethel King of Woodstock visited Cora Bassett Tuesday. They also called 011 their schoolmate, Miss Austin, at our school. There were 83 people in attendance at the Bazaar held at the home of George Hutson at Cherry Valley. The receipts were $25. There were heaps of good things to eat, fancy articlas for sale and a jolly good time was had. Mrs. Gay lord died last Friday at Delc- van She suffered a severe stroke of paralystB several months ago from which she never recovered, leaving an aged husband, one son, two daughters and several grand children to mourn her departure. Remember the temperance entertain­ ment Sunday evening, November 22, at our school house, Everybody cordially invited to attend. Trying to carry on the good work as Miss Clark, our for­ mer supcrintendant, had mapped out, she having passed to a better world last March, leaving us without an earthly shepherd, her little flock, as she used to call us, but we know the grand shep­ herd will care for us. v Part of our Sunday school attended services at McHenry Sunday. Those in attendance were: Superintendent Clif­ ford Thompson,Secretary CallieThomas, Teachers Hileyand Alma Thomas, Anna Harrison. Ed. Martin, Mesdames Dora Dailey. Delia Hobart, Cora Bassett Mary E. Bassett. Misses Ethel Abbott, Ella Thomas, Ruth Dailey, Susie Thompson. Lilia Abbott, Sadie Hobart, Berime Dailey, Winthrop, ,, Hazel Thomas, Alice Richardson, Messrs. Roy Hobart, Emil Thomas and Seth Rich­ ardson. A Good Nhuic. From personal experience I testify thatDeWitt's Little Early Risers are nneqiialed as a liver pill. They are rightly named because they give strength and energy and do their work with ease. W. T. Easton, Boerne, Tex. Thou­ sands of people are using these tiny lit tie pills in preference to all others, be­ cause they are so pleasant and effectual. They cure biliousness, torpid liver, jaundice, sick headache, constipation, etc. They do not purge and weaken, but cleanse and strengthen. Sold by all druggists. for Comfort When Driving jp- 1 a lap robe of good size and sufficient weight is required. There's some that will just suit you in this fine line of* Carriage R_obes Fancy Plush Robes, heavy weight, different designs, from $3-S<> to $7.50 Rubber lined Plush Robes at $3.00 to $3.50 Waterproof Black Duck, fancy lining $2.00 Stable Blankets from--75c to $2.50 each. McHenry, III. Qus Carlson Don't forget the "want ad"column 1 SPRING GROVE ITEMS [People of Spring Grove and vicinity desiring to subscribe for The Plaindeal­ er may leave their order and money with Mrs. R. A. Oxtoby, our correspond­ ent. 1 he subscription price is $1.50 a year or 75 cents for six months. Ed. ] John Gould of Hebron was a visitor here Suuday. Mrs. Edward French was a Ringwood visitor Friday. t. Joseph Eaton of Solon was a visitor here Saturday. Mrs. Wm, Seaver w|as a Chicago visit­ or last week. James Neish was a Richmond visitor Sunday evening. Vance Stine was a Chicago visitor the first of the week. Ora Leedmeu of Round Lake was a visitor here Sunday. Frauk Or vis attended to business in Woodstock Saturday. Joseph Richardson of Richmond was a visitor here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Moss and Mr. and Mrs. Ox toby visited Antioch friends Suuday. Michael Rauen and family of Keno­ sha yisited relatives and friends here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Selim Pierce visited Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Meade of Kenosha Saturday. Jesse Richardson shipped a carload of hogs and cattle from this station Wed­ nesday uight. Congratulations are now in order. Mr. and Mrs. John Cole being the hap py recipients Ray Moes will lead the Christian Eis deavor meeting uoxt Suuday evening a 7:80. The topic is: "What are We Thankful For? ' Mark Hoffman and his hired mai: were participants in a lively runaway Sundav, which resulted in the hired man's arm being broken. The M. W. A- »"d R. N. A. camps ot this place will present the drama. 'Tony the Convict, " in their hall 01 Thanksgiyiug ni^ht. to be followed b\ a dance Everyone is invited to attend The funeral of Mrs. Norton, mothei of Joseph and Wm Norton, took plan at the English Prairie school house Sun day aftern >011, Rev. Lu>'isden of Rich uiond presiding The deceased lia< been a great sufferer from cancer am death came as a welcome release. TKKIIA COTTA John Mulligan was at F.lgin Friday. Earl Jacobs was an Elgin visitor Fri day. Merton Gracy spent Sunday with rel •itives at Richmond. Mrs. O. Andrus of Chicago is visiting at A.T. McMillan's Francis Baer and daughter of Chicago spent Sunday at Emil Stefflin's. Mrs. Jos. Buss and daughter. Kate were callers in this vicinity Thursday Alice Knox of McHenry visited hei rother, Mike, and family last Thar* •lay. Mr and Mrs. Chas. Smith of Oal Park were Friday visitors at J. B. Gracy's. Mrs. Geo. Buss and children of Mi- Henry were recent visitors at John Marshall's. Herman Stolpe of Crystal Lake makes frequent trips in this vicinity with his- meat wagon. Florence Leisuer was down from Nun da Wednesday to visit her parents, Mr and Mrs. S. B Leisner. HOI.COM HV1LLK. Miss Etta Powers spent the last of the week in Chicago. Miss Bridget Doherty spent Thursday at Wm. Doherty V. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Hunt spent Sun­ day with relatives at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Powers were Woodstock visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs.. Will Jenks entertained friends from Chicago Sunday. Mrs. Jay Doherty and little son visit­ ed relatives at Terra Cotta Saturday. Misses Iva Hoffman and Cassie Eld redge spent Saturday at B. F. Peck's. Miss Dora Felt returned to her home in Cleveland Saturday, after an extend­ ed visit with relatives here. Mrs. A P. Peclt, Mrs. Ben Pec f, Mrs. P. F. Hunt and Miss Dora Felt visited ai Mrs B. F Peck's Thursday. -y, O BTO n I A. Bear* the Signature of The Kind You Have Ahrays Bought yf urn miiu i uu navtt unrap Cattlnir. Young Wife- How fortunate I nra In possessing a husband who always stays nt home in the evening! Bosom Friend Yes; your husband never was much addicted to pleasure* Hii Financial Inter*.-*. '[ understand .Ilgson has n financial Interest In the concern he Is with." "Yes, they owe him six months' sala­ ry." Fifty Years Hie Standard knprovts th« flavor and adds to tho hoalthfulnass of tho food. . PRIOB BAKING POWOIft OO. OHIOAOO C. F. Hall CO.'h Rariptin 25 Dos. Men's Oversh 11 ts at 37c; La­ dies' } length Coats, lined throughout, worth up to $9.00, $5.4J* and $0.49; 50c Men's Canvas Leggings 35 and 39c; Children'8 Wool Mixed Hose 8 and 10c; Men's Suits--we offer at $7.85 a good assortment of regular $10 00 Suits bought at a sacrifice sale; Boys' Black Corduroy Suits $1.75; Horsehide Foot Form Shoes, Men's sizes, $1 69; 100 Prs. of Ladies' Sample Felt and Leather Slippers at 49, 59 and 79c; Special Prices on Men's Overcoats, $3 95 and $5.19; Ladies' Jackets, with or without storm collar, well made and lined throughout, asst. colors, $'.2.98 and $3 98; Fancy Bal tic Seal Boas 09 and 83c: Lined Silk and Wool Mufflers 25c; Remnants in Fancy Waistings 12 and 19c per yd; Heavy- Mixed Wool Walking kirts 75 and 98c; High Grade short length Skirts in Plain and Mixed colors $1.98 and $2 69; La­ dies' Wool Hose 15 and 19c, Fleeced 10 and 13c; Extra Long Astraknn Capes $•3 98 and $4 95; Children's Flannel Cloaks, fur trimmed. 09 aud 98c; 3On Pairs of Men's } Wool Working Pants 98c; Men's Wool Fleeced Underwear 39c; Ladies' Fancy Flannelette Waists 49c; "Wingold,"a guaranteed flour, $1.19. To customers coming from McHenry. • rading $10.00 and showing round trip R. R. Ticket we refund full car fare both ways. C. F. HALL CO., Dundee, III. HEALTH "I don't think we con 1(3 fecop honae without Thedford'e Black- Draught. We have used it in tho family for over two years with the best ot results. I have not had a doctor in the house for that length of time. It is a doctor in itself and always ready to make a person well andhapp^'--JAMKB HALL, Jaek- Because this great medicine relieves stomach pains, frees the oonstipated bowels and invigor­ ates the torpid liver and weak­ ened kidney* No DOCTOR ia necessary in the home where Thedford's Black-Draught is kept. Families living m the country, miles from any physi­ cian, have been kept in nealth for years with this medicine as their only doctor. Thedford's Black-Draught cures bilious­ ness, dyspepsia, colds, chills and fever, bad blood, headaches, diarrhoea, constipation, colic and almost every other ailment because the stomach, bowels liver and kidneys to nearly oon* trol the health. THEDFORD'S BUCIt- DfUIICHT BY THE FACE Kidney Troubles Often Easily Baonjf nizad by Peculiaritioa of tha Countenance Have yon ever noticed the fullness soaii persons have under th* eyes? Such per> sons are suffering from kidney disease of some kind. In the early stages there may be no other symptoms aud the victim maj have no thought that anything Is wrong, although, perhaps, not feeling as well aa usual. In the later stages of kidney troubles the face usually becomes very pale, and friends usually remark to one another that something must be going wrong on account of "that deathly look." Besides paleness, kidney diseases usual* ly cause an anxious expression of the coun­ tenance, brought about by restlessneM and irritability; and there may be a dry* ness of the skin that looks almost leath­ ery. 8uch persons have peculiarities of the appetite and great thirst Headache and backache also give a worn out look to sufferers from kidney troubles. Don't waste any time when there are Indications that your kidneys are sot working properly, make them right by using Folkt's Kidnbt Cork. It haa saved the lives of many thousands of per­ sons. Mr. G. A. Sttllman, a merchant ef Tamplco, 111, writes: mFolbt*i Eidnkv Curb Is meeting with wonderful success here. It has cured some cases that phy- scians pronounced Incurable. 1, myself, am able to testify to Its merits. My face to-day Is a living pictuW of health, and Foley's Kidney Curb has made It such.** If taken early it will cure every form of kidney and bladder trouble and even hopeless cases are relieved by It." G. W. BESLEY. West McHenry. m W- vv; - 4 '5 ;• /; CHARLES (l fRETT Wholesale and retail dealer In --i® ALWAYS INSIST UPON HAVING! JHE GENUINE MURRAY & LANMANS FLORIDA WATER I am In the Market For Beef Veal riutton Hofi and Poultry dive • a call ill Suit Smoked Meats, Sdu^e McHenry - Illinois THE HOST REFRESHING AND DELIGHTFUL PERFUME FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.TOILET AND BATH. 41 fcfr frfrt *** **s- »( see* * 4 * * * * til * * * * Hi * * * * * * NUlf FOOTED INKS! i Never haveoluMera. Are very stylish, having long lxxlies. heavy ham anil shoulders. Make good lings at auy weight. Mature early. Make a fine cross with any breed and always sell well In market. Breeding stock' tor sale at reasonable prices. Inspection Invited. M. E. HOFFMAN BASSETTS, WIS. KENOSHA CO. STOVES Our Stove Business is booming because we are carrying the lines that are standard, the assort­ ment that is needed and making prices that are the lowest. We have a few bargains in second­ hand Heaters. A nice line of Oil Cloth Rugs and Bindings. F. L. McOMBER, West Side Hardware. -.yM \;IJ •s