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^ ^ «».<« | y *»$£. ^p? *« ^^;t^tw^^Kr ry^r? * -r "•jqp. 7' -- ':S'^ K'£ ii<^k ft, '"-' i"' . < f<- ^ ; ; -v 4< iK^ !' V-' ' " * fiJLlj&V ' v-:;; t1 ' »* * * 'v.' V Modern Householders •te installing in their sleeping apartments ami dressing chambers, dainty one-piece Lava- toiieg. If vou^o likewise, you will be provided w«h th«_ com­ forts of a modern home. We would like tor help make your home as comfortable *» pos­ sible by installing in your bedroom a beautiful "fil-wlnyf Porcelain Enameled Lava­ tory, pTovi-ded with'an abundant flow Of hot and cold water, as de­ sired. The snovvy whiteness of the enamel and the beautiful original designs, are fea­ tures which make "Jtaftihiwd* Ware the preferred equipment of all discriminating householders. Perhaps yon think the price will be too high. We will gladly tell you the cost and know that you will be agreeably surprised. Write ^ or call and we will give you die booklet entitled " Modern Lavatories. ** | Herbes, I . araf -*r± A Good Boot for all kinds of wear are ILL AMERICA SHOES They toe the mark in all re­ spects and at all times. No such thing as aching, painful feet if you wear All Americas. No such thing as ugly shapes, since All America are the best copies of cus­ tom made goods. It's surprising what char­ acter these snoes possess at the reasonable price of $3.50 per pair. If you pay that price, you're entitled to All America ex­ cellence. 'S A few Horse Blanket Bar­ gains as follows: $7.50 Blankets for... .$5.00 $6.00 Blankets for,. w$4.50 $5.00 Blankets for ... .$4.00 $2.65 Blankets for.... $2.00 Lower gcades o^suaMiar basis. 800 pairs of Spring Shoes at bargain prices. The new Corset Items, American Lady are worthy of your inspection, girdles included/ 50c to $1 Hose supporters attached if you prefer. Would be pleased to have you call. . t J -t*. f A yj:. Pentad Bridge Work riMie neatest, most attractive and substantial bridge-work ever constructed: fits perfectly; comfortable to wear; extra heavy 22-karat solid gold backing; imported German transparent porcelain facings. Every person needs bridge- work who hay lost one or more teeth. Food cannot be too well masticated, even witb good teeth. Life is shortened and disease induced by bad teeth. My bridge work is reinforced, braced and supported in every conceivable manner; will last a life time; will save you money and health. What is life with bad health and stomach troubles? Take care of your teeth and they will take cure of you. In­ vest in dental bridge work-'the cost is only small. Save health and strength to carry on business. It's the best investment you'll ever make. You don't pay one cent till satisfied with your bridge-work DR. W. H. Hawkins, Dentist. SPRING GROV®, - - . . ILLINOIS. MAPLE CITY mm One woman says Monday is now the pleasanteet day in the week since using your soap. •« -*g£e BECAUSE IT IS THE BEST. Whole Wheat Flour, Rye, Graham, Gora Meal, Buckwheat. We carry a nice line of J a n e s v i l l e B a k e r y . T r y o u r C o f f e e s a t . . . 15c, 17c, 20c, 22c, 25c, 30c and 35c per lb. WEST V ! McHENRY, ILL. it % John St off el Yow X-* psters NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS v RING WOOD. * [To lute for last issue.] .Miss Mildred Stevens iseaterteining a friend from Elgin. _ - *Toin~Thomp8on of Barreville was a caller in Ringwood Saturday-. Barton Stevens of English Pr&rie was on_oxtr streets one day -recently. Chas. Stephenson is entertaining his brother, Fred, from Vernot, Iowa, at this writing. Walter B. Bradly, Fred Wedrich and Chas. Carr were passengers for Chicago Friday morning. Misses Dora Coates and Agnes Carey spent the first of the week with relatives and friends in Elgin. John Bell's auction sale was weU at. tended last Saturday and everything brought a good price. Fred Stephenson, C. W. Harrison and E. Harrison attended the bnttermakers' convention in Chicago Monday. The neat little sum of thirty dollars was raised at the shadow social given by Miss Mayme Knox and pupils last Friday evening. : ;; MARCH 1, Chancey Harrison is visiting 'With friends in Elgin this week. John Malch and family of ftingwood moved to McHenry Tuesday^ J. D. Smith and son, Howard, were passengers for Chicago Monday. Mrs. John Carey and daughter. Anna, took in the sights of Chicago Tuesday. Several of our citizens have heard the merry songs of the robin and bluebird the past week. Mesdames J. D., W, E..and E. A. Smith took in the sights of Chicago on Thursday last. On account of sickness, there was .no school in the primary room Friday, bnt work was resumed Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ora Harrison are rejoic­ ing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. The young lady arrived at their home Monday, February 26. Sixteen of the friends of Mrs. Libbie Simpson surprised her at her home last Thursday. Several gifts were leftjn remembrance of the day. Amos Smith arrived in town with another carload of cows Sunday morn ing. Anyone wanting anything in the line of new milkers will do well to call on him. There will be regular services at the Universalist church next Sunday^ Son- day school at 1:80 p. m. and preaching at 2:30 p.m. Subject of sermon: "True Patriotism." Several changes will take place among the farmers this spring. Wm. P. Stev­ en is moving on the E. Cropley farm near Solon, which he has rented for a term of years, while Frank Grasser will work the plaoe vacated by him. Peter Smith will move on the John Heimer farm near Johnsburgh. .Fred Bell will work the Bell farm, while John Bell will move on a place he iecently purehased near Spring Grove. James Bell and bride will work James Green's farm formerly owned by H. L. Watermann. KMKKALD PAltH. B. J. Sutton and J. B. Smith spent a day recently in Woodstock. v Geo. Walinsley visited relatives in Chicago a few days last week. Miss Alice Sntton visited home folks here from Friday to Sunday evening. Richard Aylward spent a few days with frienda here the ldst of the week. Mrs. Ed Knox and Mrs. B. J. Sntton visited Mc Henry relatives Sunday after­ noon. Mrs. Chas. W. Gibbs of Chicago visit ed her parents during the first of' the week. Miss Margaret Aylward and brother, Robert, of Elgin spent Saturday and Sunday in McHenry. Miss Lucy Sutton returned from El­ gin Friday evening, after a week's visit with relatives there. Mesdames J. M. Phalen, R. J. Sntton, John Relehan and Miss Margaret Walsit visited Mrs. Ed Knox last Wednesday CARD OP THANKS. We, the undersigned, wish to thank the many kind friends for their sympa­ thy and help during and after the fu­ neral of our son and brother. MRS. JAMES QUINN AND CHILDREN. VOIA. Ambrose Raught £0 on the sick list Geo. Wegener spent Thursday in Chi- •eago: - - • \ • Chas. Dunnill waSa Round Lake call­ er Monday. ' " Miss Maude Eatinger spent Thursday in Chicago. Frank Zuelsdorf was a Wauoonda vis­ itor last week. Chas. Parker took in. the sights of the city Thursday. Herbert Howard of Grant was a Volo caller Saturday. Geo. Rosing of Round Lake was a re­ cent Volo caller Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Vogt spent Sunday at Gris wold Lake. Frank Nicholls called on friends at Wauconda recently. Essie and Thos. Fisher were McHenry callers Wednesday. Anthony Lndas of Wauconda was a business caller Sunday. Frank Hironimn* transacted badness in McHenry Wednesday. Mrs. Frank Davis of Grays|ake"WM a pleasant caller Wednesday. Ben Wagner of McHenry called on friends in town Wednesday. Geo. Walton spent Saturday and Sun day with friends in Chicago. Mrs. John Walton and daughter, £1 sie, were McHenry callers Snnday. Mrs. John Frost and son. Will, spout Friday with relatives in Wauconda. Joe Vogt of Round Lake was a pleas ant caller at the home of his father. Phyllis Paddock of Fort Hill spent Snnday at the home of Robt. Walton, Frank Wilson and wife of Griswold Lake spent Sunday at Mrs. Ann Vasey's. Mrs. Dreyer has returned home; after a two-weeks' visit with relatives in Chi­ cago. John Gift entertained his niece and nephew Wednesday and Thursday of last week. . ( Yedder Stone of Wauconda, the tax collector, will be at H. Fuller's store every Friday. I Mrs. Chas. Raught and Mrs. Hannah Kines of Wankegan are visiting at Ranght Bros.' Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Winkle and daughter spent Tuesday with the lat­ ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sable. Miss Chirlotte Madden returned to her home in Ringwood last week, after spending some time with Mrs. James Kirwan. On Wednesday, February SI, 190#, oc­ curred the marriage of Miss Lizzie Her- zing to Simon Roppert. May their wed­ ded life be one of joy and prosperity. For bloating, belching, indigestion, etc., eat a Ring's Dyspepsia Tablet after meals. Sold by N. H. Petesch, Julia A. Story, McHenry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry.. . SETTLERS' ONE-WAY SECOND CLASS RATE8 To Minnesota, North Dakota, South Da­ kota (eaat of the Missouri River), Man­ itoba, Weatern Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta, Via the North-Western Line, on Tues­ days, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, and April 8, 10, 17 and 24. For tickets and fnll information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Apr. 21 Keep the little ones healthy and hap­ py. Their tender, sensitive bodies re­ quire gentle, healing remedies. Hoi* lister's Rocky Mountain Tea will keep them strong and well. 86 cents, Tea or tablets. G. W. Besley. A Lively Tussle with that old enemy of the race. Consti­ pation, often ends in Appendicitis. To avoid all serions trouble with Stomach, Liver and Bowels, take Dr. King's New Life Pills. They perfectly regulate these organs withont pain or discom­ fort. 25 cents at N. H. Petesch's and Julia A. Story, McHenry, G. W. Besley, West McHenry, drnggists. Are yon square with us! If not, what is the reason? Salve! Salyel Spread the Salve, hut let it be Pine Salve, nature's remedy for cuts, burns, sores, etc. Sold by N. H. Petesch, Jnlia A. Story, McHenry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry. DR* PRICES BaWng Prowler ; M. ' Made from pure, grape cream of tartar FOREMOST * BAKING POWDER. IN THE WORLD Makes home baking easy* Nothing * b be substituted for it in making, quickly and perfectly, delicate hot biscuit ̂hot-breads, muffins, cake and tsdw * nn One of the Nuremberg toymakers in­ closed in a cherry stone which was ex­ hibited at the French Crystal palace a plan o£ Sevastopol, a railway station and the "Messiah" of Klopstock. In more remote times an account Is given of-an ivory chariot, constructed bf Mermecides, which was so small that a fly could cover It with his wing; also s ship of the same material which could be" hfitdeiT under the wing of a bee. Pliny, too, tells us that Homer's "Iliad," with its 15,000 verses, was written in so small a space as to be contained In a nutshell, while Elian mentions an artist who wrote a di» tlch in letters of gold which he inclosed in the rind of a kernel of corn. But the Harlein manuscript mentions a greater curiosity than any of the above, it be­ ing nothing more or less than the Bible written by one Peter Bales, a chancery clerk, in so small a book that it could be inclosed In the shell of an rc«g»«b walnut Hudle Wwk With eivnw. **I Hope," said the woman who was ordering a pair of slippers made of flowered satin, "that you will tell your workman to wash his hands before he begins to make these up." "Wash his hands!" repeated the clerk. "Why, madam, he never will touch these with his bare hands!" Then the clerk explained that all workmen employed in making slippers of light colon worked with white gloves on. "Try to keep them clean!" he con­ tinued. "I should say they did. They try so hard that they change their white gloves three times a day." Which Is not so fantastic as it may seem, for if a shoemaker soils material of this kind the expense to him of replacing the material, to say nothing of the loss of his time, makes It worth his while to work in gloves and keep them clean at that--New York Press. Tkc Smelt. It Is the opinion of the true gourmet that of all marine pan fish there is none to compare with the smelt (Osmerus tnordax). This primary rank Is its own by reason of its delicacy and delicious flavor, and when fried a light brown in very fine breadcrumbs and served with melted butter there is none that dis­ putes Its pre-eminence. Its delightful flavor, however, as well as its peculiar odor, is evanescent Like the mackerel, it cannot be too fresh. It is from its odor that the smelt derives not only Its familiar but Latin name, an odor so ag­ gressive of sliced cucumbers that if its presence be manifested only to the sense of smell people are often deluded into such supposition. This odor Is not marked except In the freshly caught fish and disappears in the cooking, giv­ ing place, however, to a fitting resur­ rection of the smelt to an olfactory sense still mora savory and delightful; Over the TTUHB, Two well known Portland (Me.) men, L. J. Carney and Thomas L. King; roomed together at the Preble House, In that city. One evening Mr. Carney retired before Mr. King, and the lat­ ter, on arriving rather late at the room, found the door locked, the key on the Inside and his friend snoring loudly. Aft­ er repeatedly pounding on the door and awakening the other guests he suc­ ceeded In arousing his roommate. Mr. Carney jumped out of bed and after climbing on to a chair managed after considerable trouble to force open the transom. Then he passed the key out to King, but sleepily said he was aw­ fully sorry for locking him out But King felt more than satisfied, as he roared at the ridiculous performance of his half awake roommate.--Chicago In­ ter Ocean. , A Ontou Fut. A man who had determined to kill himself went down to the river to com­ mit suicide, and when he began to write a final message to his wife he could think of nothing to say except that some butter which he had ordered would be found at a certain grocery. His message bears out a certain fact discovered by realists--that in the su­ preme and soul terrifying moments of life the most ridiculous and trivial things often COOM uppermost la the Twt GiMm to BhfflBM*. Here are a couple of guides to happi­ ness which some wise person has dis­ covered: "For a fit of passion take a walk in the open air. You may then speak to the wind withont hurting any person or proclaiming yourself to be a simpleton. For a fit of idleness count the tickings of a clock. Do this for one hour, and you will be glad to pull off your coat and go to work like a man.' SrMk'a Wmklv •( Llghtmlaf. The Greeks were so much afraid of lightning that they worshiped It Tfcey endeavored to avert Its malignant in­ fluence by hissing and whistling at it. In places which had suffered by it al­ tars were erected and oblations made to avert the anger of the gods, after which no one dared to touch or ap­ proach them. Attlag Dadtr OVAMI, * *T should like to go to your party above all things," Mrs. Lapsllng was saying, "but the doctor says I mnst remain exclusive for a week more. I am troubled with a slight prevarica­ tion of the left lung."--Chicago Trib­ une. J. P--tefKy. The contemporary mind may in rare eases be taken by storm, but posterity never. The tribunal of the present is acceesible to Influence; that of the fu­ ture is Incorrupt.--Gladstone. Laws can discover sin, but not «•> move it--Milton. Do Mot Neglect a Bad Void. Never allow a cold to take its course. Too often at this season of the year its oourse is toward pneumonia. Chamber­ lain's Cough Remedy will promptly cure your cold and counteract any ten­ dency in this direction. There is noth­ ing better for acute throat and lung troubles. For sale by G. W. Besley. THE PLAINDEALER and Chicago Weekly INTER OCEAN on? year for $1.55 ^OHKgBCBfUL Mxa. John Freund was a caller here Monday. Miss Mary Weber spent Sunday even­ ing nera. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Miller, a baby girl Miss Margaret King was a Ringwood caller Monday. Mrs. N. J. Nye visited at Mn John King's Snnday. Dr. Nye boarded the train for Chicago Friday morning. Mrs. Emma Michels visited her moth­ er-in-law Sunday. C. M. Adams transacted business in Chicago Tuesday. Miss Tillie Freund of McHenry visited home folks Sunday. Miss Susie Frennd spent Tuesday at Miss Eva Hnemann's. Miss Annie J us ten spent last Snnday with Miss Lizzie May. John P. Lay and Mathiaa Heimer were Elgin callers recently. Miss Lena Michels and Mrs. Joe Mich­ els were McHenry callers Friday. Miss Barbara Pitzen of Chicago is spending a few weeks at home here. Miss Mayme Althoff is spending sev­ eral days this week with home folks. Mrs. Frank Fretsad of Spring Grove visited home folks last week Thursday. Mr. and M rs. Joe Freund of Ringwood yisited the latter's mother Wednesday. Mrs. Geo. Nell and children spent Fri­ day at her sister's, Mrs. Jos. Hueinann Emma Bngner of Ringwood was the guest of Eva King several days this week. Wm. Oeffling, wife and eon, Peter, visited at Mr. and Mrs. John OefBing's Thursday. John E. Freund and Jake Schumacher of Geneva Lake, Wis., were.callers here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Michels spent Satur­ day at the home of John S. Frennd at Pistakee Bay. John Lay, who is working in A. Frett 's meat market in Chicago, visited witb home folks recently. Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Freund entertained Mr. and Mrs. John S. Frennd and Mr. and Mrs. Mat Sohmitt Saturday. Misses Eva and Maggie Huemann and Annie Oeffling spent Sunday afternoon at their uncle's, Jacob Huemann. Mines Katie, Gertie and Rose Althoff and their father, Wm. Althoff, spent Monday at Mrs. Henry Tonion's. Misses Rose and Barbara Althoff, Lena Hettermann and Susie Miohels spent Sunday afternoon at Misses Mertes*. Mrs. Royal Newell returned to her home in Chicago Friday morning, after spending a few days with her mother. Miss Annie Oeffling entertained the following young< ladies on Thursday: Misses Lena Pitzen, Annie Adams, and Eva Huemann. A goodly number of young people at­ tended the wedding dance at Stephen Smith's Wednesday night and all report a pleasant evening. \ Mrs. Jaoob Huemann, Mrs. John Mertes, Mrs. Wm. Kattner and Mrs. Jos. Thelen spent Thursday quilting at Mrs. John Thelen's. Quite a few attended the oonoert Sun­ day evening in St Joseph's hall. Peter A. Freund was tt# winner of Joa. F Schmitt's gold watch. About seventy-five couples attended the wedding danee of Joe Etton, of Spring Grove, which was held at Smith's hall Monday evening. Mrs. Jacob Hnemann, Mrs. Wm. Oeff ling and Mrs. John Thelen spent one day last week at Mrs. Wm. Kattner's at Spring Grove, quilting. Misses Delia and Martha Nissen, Dena and Susie Meyers, Lizzie May and Hel­ en Michels spent Sunday with Misses Margaret and Lena Adams. For headache, constipation, eta. Dade's Little Liver Pills are best They deanBe and tonic the liver. Sold by N. fcl. Petesch, Julia A. Story, McHenry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Althoff entertained the following friends at cards Fridaj evening of last week: Mr. and Mrs. P. Wirfs, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hettermann, Joe and Miss Tillie Hettermann and Miss Maggie Schmitt The Great Air Wtata. The native inhabitants of the FIJI Islands believe thunder to be the bel­ lowing of the great air whale, a myth­ ical creature which, according to their folklore stories, inhabits the oppoeite side of all thunder clouds. If the regu­ lation thunder cloud appears unaccom­ panied by the ominous rumblings pe­ culiar to such phenomena, they take it as a token that the Great Spirit is pleased with their past doing. If, how­ ever, on the other band, the detonations be frequent and violent they are sure that the god of the elements is dis­ pleased and immediately engage them­ selves in all torts of ludicrous Incanta­ tions for the purpose of righting mat­ ters. Lightning is to them the result of the air whale gnashing his teeth to­ gether and thus striking lire. Another peculiarity of this primitive people lies In the fact that they will not partake of food while a thunder cloud is In :siglit; fearing that the air whale will pounce upon and devour them for such Irreverence. Bros. Co. FANCY GROCERS. v X BARGAINS IN FLOUR! JC . •'* Gold Mine, best Flour on earth... Corona per $1.15 V I C T O R , g o o d straight flour, sack 90C •M 25c N. Y. State Pure «/ ii.'ckwheat, 10-lbs. J** 1? ancy Graham flour! C / 1 0 - l b . b a g . . J J V Pure Rye Flour, 1 0 - l b . b a g . . . . . . . * . Gold Medal Yellow Corn Meal, 10-lb bg Pumpernickle flour, 1 0 - p o u n d B a g . . . . . S P E C I A L ! Large Salt Mackerel! A/ e a c h * * . > • • • » • • • • ̂ " • McHenry, III. ^|.OUR**t varies in style and finish, accord­ ing to price, hut at «. figures there is good value. The stock used is good oak-tanned leather. The trimmings, whether of nickel, brass, rubber or iron, are of excel­ lent quality. The workmanship, visible and invisible, is first-class. McHENRY, ILLINOIS. PHOTO STUDIO. •P««eh u< tatoUNt. A tnan who has, by disease or ln$vry, tost the faculty of talking Is generally also unable to write, and It Is only in exceptional cases that one of these functions persists while the other Is in ibeyance. Cases of this latter kind show, however, that there are really two separate centers for the two fac­ ulties which are lying very close to­ gether and therefore generally suffer at the same time. If the disease af­ fecting them be still more extensive the faculty of Intelligent pantomime or gesticulation is likewise abolished. Per­ sons who have entirely lost their lan­ guage may still be able to play chess, backgammon and whist, and they have been observed to cheat at cards with some ingenuity. They may also be sharp In business matters, facts tend­ ing to show that speech and Intellect do not run in identical grooves. ! Portraits. All shapes and sixes. Sev­ eral proofs to seleot from. Each do*- t»n finished lu different styles. Price, $2.00 and upward. Outdoor Work. We have extensive apparatus for all kiuds of outdoor work, such as if roup pictures, views • fbuildings, cattle, machinery, etc. C]\lajrgoments. Copied from any small picture. Likeness guaranteed in every iustance. Finished in black and white or colors. Framoa. A variety of styles in stock to select from. Odd sizes made up for any siase picture, certificate, etc. ^Mkegan St., near the Standpipe. WEST McUENKY. ILL. TelepHon*. 493 Chicago & North-Western* Leave Chicago. 8.0S am... Effective NOT. at, IMS, W«SK DAT num. •OKTHBOUKD | ..Via Elffin... . 9.00 a m ...Via IVs Plalnes 3.85 p m Via lk>t> Plaines 4.00 p m Via El«:in .Via DesPialnes 4J>7 p m. S.tfam ... s.ieass..... t.0Cpm... Leave McHenry. 7.£ian> 8.2»a m 4.23 pm... , 4.23 pm.... r^am 5.<0pa> JUTass.> a » SUKDAY TRAINS. Via Elstn t. ..VJs. liss Pikises Via Elgin........ WBBK DAT TKA1KS. • SOUTBBOVND. Via ....Via D«e .... Via Des Plalasa.. VlaElgim.... tonuT nuns. Via ..Via Via ifuBSss. swat JM&ai . . ~ If.