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mMm on't buy Furniture until you have inspected my stock. Do not think that you can do better in Chicago. Compare city prices with prices I will quote and, if quality is considered, you will give me your order. You cati lind here everything that is needed to beautify the home. The latest designs in Tables, Couches, Chairs, Stands, Iron and Wood Beds, Com­ plete Parlor and Chamber Suits, Sideboards, Picture Frames, Etc, See kiy line of Carpets and Rugs. J. WHEN YOU THINK OF HARDWARE, STOVES OR PAINTS, THINK OF McOmber's Hardware Store THEN CALL AND SEE WHAT YOU FIND IN THESE LINES AND GET OUR PRICES. Respectfully Yours, F. L. McOMBER, West Side Hardware. OUR NEW FALL SAMPLES OF THE • 4 • J • (0. are now ready. The line consists of all the latest styles in Domestic and Imported Cloths. Style, Fit and Quality at the lowest possible prices. Call and see them. :: Yours truly, M. J. WALSH, PROMPT DELIVERY. PHONE 363. Groceries Always a Fresh and Complete Line on hand. West Mc- Henry, III. JOHN STOFFEL. NEIGHBORING NEIVS AS CHRONICLED B Y OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS xiuummu. No school tuis week a* it in fair week Will Jaynes speut Sunday among Cary friends. Harold Sehroeder started for Michi ,;an Saturday. <*• Mihm Lizzie Fnrney is visiting rela tiyes in the city. Ttre ttoyal N.ii^hbors met at the hall Saturday evening. E Merchant w»8 a Crystal Like call •jr Saturday eVeuintr. D. L. Gibson entertained Sam Price of Algonquin Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lindsley are entertain­ ing <*<>inpany from the city. Mrs Baker and daughter. Alice, spent Thursday shopping in the city. Mrs. Lynch and daughter, Madalene, visited Chemung friends recently. Mr and Mrs H. C Sale of Chicago spent last week at S. M. Simmons'. Mrs. J T. FiBk and son, Merton, called on Ridgefield friends Monday. Carl Paaske of West Chicago visited at Mr. Uens^n's from Friday until Mon­ day. Mrs F. Wille spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Ed Seune, in Wood stock. M iss Mildred Whyte returned Friday from a two days' visit with relatives in Elgin. Mr Emmons catue out from the city Saturday to spend Sunday with his family. Levi Corhen called on his daughter, Mrs. Blauche Corben, last week Wed­ nesday. Mrs. S. R. Smith and son, Jerald, are visiting at the home of her father, J. C. Button. Station Agent Lynch sold thirty or more tickets for the Woodstock fair Tuesday. Mrs John Cameron of Wi*odstock spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Winuie Salisbury. Mrs. Roy Waterman entertained ber sister, Mrs Byron Watermau, of Wood- stork Saturday. Mrs. French of Ringwood is visiting her children, Fred Freuch and Mrs. A Stephenson, for a few days. Miss Clara Eichboff of Woodstock was a Ridgefield caller one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons and daughter. Ellen, also Mr and Mrs. Sale, visited friends at Harvard and Lake Geneva Thursday. Misses Ella and Alice Baker speut Saturday and Sunday at Capron with their cousins, Mr. aud Mrs. James Westerman. Miss luez Underwood returned to her home in Lake Geneva Monday Her sister, Mrs. CorLen. accompanied her for a week's visit John Nolsline of Pawuee county, Kan , a cousin of Mrs. D L Gibsou whom she has not seen for ten years, visited her Monday. Miss Dorothea Castle visited her grandfather, A. F. Davis, for a few days She returned home Monday, her aunt, Miss Lura, accompanying her. Miss Alice Baker left on Tuesday for Pasadena, Calif., to make her home with her uncle, . Adaui Westerman, while attending college betwern Pasa deua and Los Angeles. Mrs. F. Risley and children visited for a few days with her husband. Mr. Risley is overseer in the bottling room in the Borden factory. He expects to move his family from Beloit as soon as possible. Rev. Dickey Announced from the pal- pit last Sunday that he would preach atiout the minor prophets, begiuuing with Amos Also that morning service would begin at 11 30 o'clock and even­ ing service at 8 o'clock. Last week Tuesday evening about fifty young people gathered at the home of S. M. Simmons and gave their daugh­ ter, Florence, a surprise. Games were played aud refreshments served, and at a late hour good nights were reluctant­ ly said All enjoyed the evening spent together. & R. L Dnfield was the most surprised man in Ridgefield last Sunday. About 11 o'clock relatives to the uumber of twenty entered his home. He very quickly discovered why so many came to call the same day, as congratulations and many appropriate gifts were show­ ered u|>ou him, it being his 71st birth­ day anniversary. After wishintr him many happy returns of the day, dinner was served Roast chicken, beef aud other good things were set forth until the table fairly groaned with the weight. The birthday take was of the good, old- fashioned kind, euough to go around and some for the neighbors. There were some letters on top like this, "Uncle Dock." About 4 o'clock cake, ice cream and cake were served. Those present were: Mrs. A. Hunt and son, Elston, and daughter, Lilia; Mr. and Mrs bode and daughter, Marguerite, of Elgiu; Mrs. Edna Ostrander of Chi cago; Mrs. J. Fish and little grand­ daughter of Crystal Lake; Mr. Willis of Bull Valley; Mr. and Mrs Roy Skinner and son, Wesley; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dutield and daughter, Agnes, and Mrs. Cadwallader of Ridgefield. They T«ke The Kinks Out. "I have used Dr. Kibg's New Life Pills for many years, with increasing satisfaction. They take the kinks out of stomach, liver and bowels, without fuss or friction," says N. H. Brown, of Pittefield, Vt. Guaranteed satisfactory at N H. Petesch's drugstore. 2/Sc. We have arranged with The Weekly Inter-Ocean so that our patrons can se­ cure that sterling paper, together with oar own, at the exceedingly low rate of $1.75 for one year. This is a rare op­ portunity and should be taken advant­ age of. F. O. Ganc the auctioneer. He guar- an tee* satisfaction. JOHNSBl'KOH. Peteschs for drugs. C. M Adams Chicagoed Thursday. Eva Stilling was a caller here Tues­ day. Math Wort% of Volo was calling here Monday. Will and Nick Frost of Volo were seen here Sunday. William Adams was a Pistakee Bay caller Tuesday. August Huff of Spring Grove was a caller here Monday. Mr. Thelen of Chicago was the guest of Joe Michels Sunday. Dr. Nye and family attended the pic nic at McHenry Tuesday. C C. Heins of Chicago transacted business here Wednesday. The dance at Columbia Park was well attended Monday evening. Joe Michels and wife attended the Liberty ville fair last week. Joe Freund and John Oeffliug drove to'Grass Lake Wednesday. Mrs. Joe Rothertnel of McHenry was home Snuday aud Monday. Mrs. John Schmitt was the guest of Mrs J. M. Schmitt Monday. Miss Marie Weber of Evanstou spent Friday with Miss Eva Miller. Many from here attended the funeral of Mr Etten at Spring Grove. Mrs Maggie Freund is entertaining relatives from Elgiu this week. Misses Kathryu Kenuebeck and Rena Nieseu were callers here Suuday. Peter Rothermel spent several days this week with relatives at Spring Grove. Mrs. J C. Debrecht spent the latter part of last week with Chicago friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs Skiffano and Miss Susie Thiel of Chicago are spending this week with home folks. Mrs, John Bishop and daughter, Isa- belle, visited a few days with Mrs. Stephen H. Smith. Mr. aud Mrs. John Bowers of Spring Grove vifited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jacob R Jnsten. Lawrence Baer returned from Chi­ cago Saturday, where he had visited several days with his folks. Nick Young and Nick Wagner of Chicago visited with relatives and friends in this vicinity Monday. John Simmons and sister, Lena, and gentleman friend of Chicago spent Labor day at the home of John S. Freund. Mr. abd Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Joe May of Ringwood visited Sunday with Mr.| and 'Mrs. Jacob A. Miller. Miss Baer returned to Chicago Wednesday evening, after visiting sev­ eral days with heribrother, Lawrence Baer, and wife. Miss Lucy Meyers and Miss Mathieu of Chicago canie out Saturday evening to spe*.d Sunday and Monday with the former's parents. Last Snuday an unusual crowd wit­ nessed the ball game here, at which time the Johnsbnrgh Grays were badly defeated by the McHenry team. Last Saturday evening a merry crowd of our young people gathered together by invitation and surprised Miss Emma Bugner in honor of her 17th birthday After they had presented Miss Bugner with a beautiful gold chain and locket, they all marched over to Stephen H. Smith's hall and a few hours were pleas­ antly spent in dancing. At 10 o'clock dainty refreshments were served at the home of Miss Bugner, the little hostess proving herself most capable of enter­ taining her friends. Miss Bugner ex­ pressed herself most thankful for the beautiful present, after which the party left for their various homes, all having enjoyed a lovely time. Those present were: Eva King, Eva Heumanu, Tillie Wagner, Ella Martin of Chicago, Rena Michels, Helen Michels, Lizzie Adams, Helen Schmitt, Hellen Adams, Martha Nieseu. Margret Adams, Lizzie Miller of McHenry. Emma Bugner, Jacob Steffes, Nick Klein, Joe Freuud, Will Schmitt, Peter Freund, John Nieseu, John Oeffliug, Joe Hetterman, Joe Nett, Nick Nett, Nick Freund, Ben Freund and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Freund. OSTKNO. Mrs. F. E. Martin attended church at Ringwood Sunday. J. Cossell visited at R. H. Richard­ son's Friday of last week. Mrs. Dora Reidesel is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will Noouau. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Harrison visit­ ed at Bert Whiting's last Monday. Tom Jecks called ou his sister, Mrs. R. H. Richardson, last Thursday even­ ing. Mrs. Lucy Thomas, accompanied by ber son, Willie, left for Lewisville, Minn. Mrs. Veda Thompson, who has been visiting in Eikhoru, returned home last Sunday. Miss Alice Richardson went to Chica­ go Monday to attend school. She will stay with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Thompson. Raymond Whiting, sisters, Edith and Nettie, and other friends attended the dance at Solon Mills last Saturday even­ ing. One dollar a year for The Weekly In­ ter-Ocean; $ 1.50 a year for The Plain- dealer. Or both by our recent special arrangement, #1.75 for fifty-two weeks of genuine news from far and near. Friends of Mrs. T. A. Abbott called on her last Saturday afternoon to re­ mind her of her birthday anniversary. After spending a jolly afternoon re­ freshments were served, after which all departed for their various honpes, wish ing the hostess many happy returns. Did it ever occur to you that you can buy envelopes with your return address printed on them just as cheap as you can buy the blank envelopes at the •toret EMERALD PAR^. Peteech's for drugs. R. E. Sutton of Chicago is enjoping a week's vacation at his home. Mrs. J. R. Smith returned Tuesday, after spending the past week in the city. M. J. Walsh and children and Mrs. S. Knox vfelted friends at the^Park Sun­ day. E. Comisky returned Tuesday even­ ing after spending the past week in Chi­ cago. Mrs. H. Felmeten entertained ber mother, Mrs. Kellar, a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Martin of Wauconda were callers in this vicinity Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. McNichols and son of Chicago called at the Maboney cottage Sunday. Miss Margaret Aylward of Elgiu visit ed relatives in this vicinity Sunday and Monday. Mrs. P. Walsh and Mrs. John Gibbs visited at J. Fleming's at Barreyille Tuesday last. Misses Alice and Lucy Sutton and Carrie Romano visited Terra Cotta friends Friday. George Creighton of Chicago was a guest at the hom^ of E. Comisky and family Sunday. C^uite a number from this vicinity at- teijded the fair aud home coming Rt Woodstock Tuesday. P. Armstrong and "family closed their cottage for the season and returned to River Forest Monday. Mr. aud Mrs, W. E. Heaney returned to Chicago luesday, after spending a few days at their cottage. E. J. Farrell of Chicago visited with R. J. Sutton and ;Mr. and Mrs. Wui. Heanv Sunday and Monday. Messrs. John aud Richard Aylward aud Miss Clara Smith of Elgin were Suuday callers at E. Knox's. Mrs. Geo. Scrivner aud children re turned to the city Monday, after spend­ ing the past week at L Hnck's. Robert Walsh and family, who have been occupying the eottago ou the Reed farm, returned to Chicago Sunday. Mrs. John Walsh and daughters, Ellen and Mary Pender, aud son, Earl, visited at R. J. Sutton'fe Thursday. Mrs. Mayme Overtoil, Misses Ada Carey aud Lillie MoAauliffe of McHenry visited the Misses Knox Wednesday. S. Romano aud sisters. Misses Carrie and Anna, closed the cottage, "Oak Villa, " Monday aud returned to Chica .««• W. K. Burns and son, William, and daughter, Grace, and Mr. and Mrs. D. Strong were guests at the Burus cottage over Labor day. Mr. and Mrs. F. Romano and children returned to the city Saturday, after spending the past two months at 'Oak Villa" cottage. C. (1. Cohan and family returned to winter quarters ou Saturday. They were accompanied to Chicago by Mrs. E. J. Cohan, the former's mother. Mr. and Mrs. E. Knox and children of Chicago, who have been visiting at E Knox's the past few weeks, weut to Terra Cotta Wednesday to spend a few days at the home of M. Knox. Miss Margaret Suttou speut Sunday and Monday at her home. She was accompanied to Elgiu Monday by her niece, Miss Beulah Larkin, who has been spending her vacatioit here. RINOWOOI). School closed Tuesday on account of the fair. Oliver Lawrence spent Monday in Lake Geneva. Lewis Whiting was a Lake Villa caller Tuesday. C. D. Hall is under the care of the doctor at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. H. Tuttle were Marengo callers Saturday. George Harrison was a business caller at Woodstock last Saturday. Several from here attended the ball game at Johneburgh Sunday. Walter Bolger of Irish Prairie was a business caller here Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. W. McCannon spent last week at the Dells in Wisconsin. P. Flanders and Amy Noonan were business callers at Woodstock Monday. Joe Selig aud wife entertaiued com­ pany from Chicago Saturday and Sun­ day. Guy Hall returned to Texas after a mouths visit with his parents west of town. J. E. Crlsty of Waupaca, Wis., spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. 1 Harsh. George Adams and sisters, Ida and Vera, spent Sunday with Mrs. Keefe and family. Isaac Harsh returned home Tuesday j after spending two weeks with his daughter in Waupaca, Wis. Miss Katherine Riley of Chicagospent i several days the past week with her | cousin, Miss Nettie Whiting. Miss Eleanor Hawley returned to El- \ gin Monday evening after spending a couple of months with her parents. Mr, and Mrs. William Harrison, Clay­ ton and daughter, Florence, started for a two weeks' visit in Kansas last Thurs­ day evening. Louis Lawrence and daughter, Miss Mamie, and gentleman friend of Blue Island visited with Abe Lawerence and family the past week. Universalist church, Rey. Arthur Roberts, pastor. Precahing next Sun­ day at 2:30 p. m. We would like to see a large number out next service. Everybody cordially invited. Nothing like knowing what's going on. We keep you posted locally, but The Weekly Inter-Ocean gives the news of all the world. By our special ar­ rangement von can secure both papers for one full year for the very low rate $1.75. 1 Notice! To insure publication in The Plain- dealer copy must be in the office no later than Wednesday noon of each week. Advertisers, especially, are asked to take particular notice to this effect. At the beginning of the term there are so many items needed by scholars that it's next to imposMble to start out on the first day of school fully equipped--each day seems to demand something new. :: :: :: We are carrying a stock of school supplies in such variety that we can supply your needs at all times and our prices are the lowest. :: ;; :: \ ou will f ind Here all the stihool books that are used in our public schools as well as such necessary a r t ic les as PENCILS ERASERS Composition Papers RULERS PENS INKS TABLETS PASTE PEN HOLDERS CRAYONS Drawing Papers flUCILAClE, Etc N. H. PETESCH Druggist. McHenry. 'Phone 274. & (r GIVEN AWAY Free! Free! Free! A beautiful 16x20 enamel water color pastel in a 16x20 two-inch gold portrait frame at CHAS. G. FRETT'S New Grocery and Meat Market This is positively the very latest thing out in this line of high class art pictures bearing such a close resemblance as it does to an oil painting that experts have often mistaken them for the genuine paintings. This extraordinary offer is made for the purpose of introducing into the homes of this community the peerless QUAKER BAKING POWDER, guaran­ teed under the Pure Food and Drug Act. We give away absolutely free with every can sold one of these beautiful pictures, framed ready to hang up. Call while the pictures last. All kinds of fruit pictures for the dining room and copies of the world's famous paintings to select from. :: :: :: & SI AT ALL TIMES YOU WILL FIND R0VELSTAD BROS. ready to show the very newest things in JEWELRY for men and women. Silverware, Cut Glass, Hand- Painted China and Clocks. :: - :: REGARDING PRICES- You will learn by experience that ours are the low­ est at which articles of like quality can possibly be sold. ! ! I II SHOPPING AT ROVELSTAD'S affords two distinct advantages---Choice Selections and Economical Prices which are SUFFICIENT reasons why you should patronize the leading Jewelry Store of Elgin and your patronage will be appre­ ciated by : : ; : : : : : : i ROVBXSTAD BROS. ELGIN, ILLINOIS. Are You Eating Our AND FRUITS? If not, begin today. It is to your interest to do so. We handle nothing but the best and sell at prices that are right. Wm. Simes •PHONE 604 Heimer Block, - ricHenry This paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean--f 1.75 for one year's subscription to both. House Wives! Take Notice! Have yuu used ^TOVINK." It is uot a stm<> polish, but a chemical preparation that blaokeus the top of yoor Mlovt- 111 such a way that it wilt stay black without tin- work of shining It- Jast paint It on. A . liild can apply it . No work. And not explosive. Tweuty-tive oents. JOHN J. VYCITAL. Place Your Order. Now. The government postal authorities have caused to be posted iu every poal> office in the country circular letter to the public, urging: everyone to nee en­ velopes with a return card printed thereon. Every business man farmer or person of any occupation should have his name and address printed on hia envelopes, thus injuring their return to the sender if anv mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindeaier office and leave orders for this stationery and it will be put up in first-ciaw manner. Qet your "Fly Shy" of the Wllimr Lumber Go.