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* -ww , *•- ij&ir i,*t •% •' -lf-- •*•=•*- %K" "" *" '"'"""" ••»--*"•-••-"-• si? *1 $u*c«tUg Ctaikc* - - , , ; . •^.---.r-- -..-- <Je Sfe«K7!3î 5l'~-^'^r* ••&+**-•* <ggL,*,. * ' iUt"i W7 „i, J. : """'"" "*' «« , rfPre,^*rS.-'JSUM *, >*• i ; choice of will lit your ifei&k it over at U SINCERITY style is most important,--one that as well as figure. If you want to *omfe, and see the season's styles, get STYLE BOOK. It will make a select-fan ̂ Call for a style book. WEST McHBNRY, ILLINOIS. gli-- 1*4 ryr •• $i0> CORN! We carry a well selected line of high ̂ grade Seed Corn in stock at prices that are reasonable considering the scarcity of good seed this season. W^e have Early Yellow Dent, ^ Reid's Yellow Dent, Iowa Gold Wine, Sweet Corn, Pride of the North, Red Cob Ensilage if n ancr i^Tov^er Seeds in large iety to select from. :: *' :: John Stoffel. WEST McHENRY. TEL.fru SOLE-PRO You are invited to our store to witness demonstra­ tions of how to beautify the home. The SOLE* PKOO^ Lady be the^ 4 Monday, Tuesday, WeUtrcsday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 16, 17,18, ip, 20, 21 She will teach jduliow to make old f urni4f&e loot like new; she will show how easy it is to change an unsightly floor to a thing of beauty for a long time. We are sure that every woman who likes to have things "spick and snan" will find these depon^lra- Souv r ?A ' tions i ivenirs to all visitors. JOHN J ^s£s THE €KHT£fitVXLLE HAKDWAKE MAM* W1' •*r&: • S&VS., Looking for m i^y- rl'^' iJ., ̂ Remember we have Emerson and Rock- ford Gang, Sulky and Walking £lov*s,4 CV Harrows, Pulverizers, Plow Harrows, Manure Spreaders, Pumping Engines, t ; /phicken fcnd Field Fctace, Sanitary r» Chicken Coops, Seeders. Good second - hand Gang Plow, also Milk Wagon, on s hand. Good goods, right prices, fair treatment our motto. Bee us for Indi- ipa Silos, :: :: :: :: !»>'• 1r "V' W 9A **' 1 * J <. . STOFFEL Phones: wswli^l^. • CONCERH1f46 COUNTY SCHOOLS ;? 'fcy ©*»»•»; la dMigiot. 66, about on» mile west of the village of Halnron, bet­ ter teowfi "«• the Sawyer school or the little 4'red school," has a teacher to the person of If im Clam Turner who pre* fere this educational nook on the hill side to a "grade in town." This is a happy and a fortunate exception, She is truly in love with her work and re* marked to the writer who asked her on a recent visit to the school if she did not go to bur uSug for the hsch hen? (a distance of abbot forty rods). "No, I can't think of giving op the time that J find so profitable and pleasant with the pupils. I bring my lunch to school and enjoy it with the rest of the circle." This reply is characteristic of the teach­ er in her attitude toward her work. She is one of the little community and enters into the life of the school in every Way. Miss Tnrfaer' is deeply interested in the problem of connty life and is devot­ ing her energies to an intelligent- attack npon it. Her life on the farm combined j with an experience as pupil and teacher in the graded schools of the town emi­ nently 2 us her to uisueru the rest needs of the cottntry school and the rami com- ttmuity.. He* work at the state univer­ sity where she devoted much of her time to the domestic science department has given her a strong tendency toward the vacational side of school activities. However, that which impressed the writer most was the vital interest mani­ fested by all, pupils and teacher. In the work in hand. There seemed to be the minimnm of waste combined with the maximum of pleasure in the school or­ ganisation. The atmosphere of the schoolroom was social and industrial. Every action seemed to be properly mo­ tived and had a definite aim. The spirit manifested in song and Work within was re-echoed withont in exhilirating plays and games, all showing the wise supervision of the teacher without the slightest trace of blighting dictation or imposition. We went away feeling that all was well with that "little country school" and inwardly praying that more of its kind Bhall rapidly spring^np. THE OOUNTftY SCHOOL AS AN ECONOMIC FORCE. The c<yftirl;rt school cat* become a power for good in every community by contributing to the improvement of the industrial life of the farm. There is no good reason why the teacher in the country school should not be able to supervise the work of the country pupils in testing seed corn, finding the amount of butter fat in milk, practicing in stock j judging and an infinite number of other things that are of immense importance to the practical work of the farm. When more of this is done in country schools for thecountry people, we shall find school centers that are not only in­ tensely ptlive, but also far more appre­ ciated than they are at present. Let us give to the country child facta that con­ tribute to ft more intelligent apprecia­ tion of the life about him. That's what the city people are doing and are not we as vitally interested in the welfare of our children as theyi - WHY THE MANUAL ABTB 1% *HE SCHOOLS? V - This question is ofte» asked. The answer is simply that these things are no longer found in the modern home. The home of our forefathers was a place of apprenticeship in the arts of home-making and craftsmanship. This is no longer the case. Now everything is factory made. And too frequently the head of the house is also in the fac­ tory, if not a large majority of the fam­ ily. Home life is suffering in conse­ quence. The only institution in sight that seems to stand ready to solve the problem is the public school. Hence the intaroduction of the manual arts. Possibly the homes1 should have care of these matters, bui they do hot The inculcation of these things in the char­ acter of the present and coming gener­ ation may reinstate the practical arts in the homes, it so, it may be better. However, nntil that day comes, it seems that the source of our relief from the demoralizing effects of an intense in- d us trial age is the public school. smsom IIP mom, Woodstock, Lion Fondles a Child. ttsburg a savage lion fondled the hand that a child thrust into his cage. Danger to a child is sometimes great when least regarded Often it comes through Colds, Croup, and Whooping Congh. They slay thousauds that Dr. King's New Discovery eould have saved. "A few doses cured our baby of a very bad case of Croup," writes Mrs. George B. Davis, of Flat Rock, N. C. "We al­ ways give it to him Vwlitwi Ii6r takes cold. It's a wonderful medicine for babiee." B«st for Coughs, Colds, LaGrippe, Asth» ma, Hemorrhages, Weak Lungs. 50c, fl.UO. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed ji^Petesch and F. Masqueiet. secretary and tmmrrer. Rev. Wfiai.:'"JC Cross, North Crystal fr>yn • -IMP#* mentarv. «ev. C, W.^ Johnson, 1&m Lake, normaiL Mrs. Geo. Standiah, department.'" ; '5-;, B.F. Booth, Woodstock. ' L KimbttH, Ridgefieid. / » IN] THE INTEREST OF THE btfffDAY SCHOOLS OF M'HENEY COUNTV. In the absence o! our secretary at the World's Sunday school convention at Washington, it might be of advantage for any Sunday school superintendents who will be able to attend the state convention at- 0?n»y on May 81-June e4 to write thai fact to the county presi* dent, William F. Rice, McHenry, that arrangements may be made for securing credentials from the state secretary, Lefc no one wfeo goes to the Illinois State Sunday School convention »|01- ney forget to secure a receipt from the local Rgest for M? f*T» in Addition to his ticket, as this recoipt not only sntitls to reduced fare in returning, but will also assist other delegates and vis­ itors to the convention in obtaining the same. It is also of considerable advan­ tage that one shall go as a delegate with proper credentials, as this insures a good seat at the meetings and good lodging and breakfast at least. The Marengo M. E. Sunday school^ has reported with contribution to the' expenses of World's convention dele­ gate since last week's report. Let no school forget that the prayers of those v, ««v> auttjf ail uoiuc UIMy IlUVtl UO HlOail part in the results of this jjreat conven­ tion, great even in this year of g|l$at religions conventions.' Next Sunday the phemang township Sunday schools meet in thre&. conven­ tions, at Big Foot and Chemung in the morning and at Harvard in the after­ noon and evening. The meeting of the afternoon will beat the Presbyterian church and the evening meeting at the IS. E. church. It is hoped that some­ thing of the spirit of World's conven­ tion work may be in this meeting. . The Algonquin township convention atCarylast Sunday was well attended and was an enthusiastic meeting. Al­ gonquin township has five Sunday schools that unite in the work of the township association. One of the fine features of the meeting was the male quartet of the Crystal Lake Congrega­ tional Sunday school. Superintendent Teckler is to be congratulated on the young men and womeo he has to work with. Rev. J. B. Ailing, Rev. J. B. Johnston, Rev. William Cross, Mrs. J. B. Johnston, Mrs. Chas. Wilson and Superintendents Littlejohn and Wilson brought good things to the meeting. The county president represented the county work. Supt. Littlejohn was. elgf^cUpresideot for the enaui^j; yppx. An Ideal Husband is paCfent, even with a nagging wife, for he knows she needs help. She may be so nervous and run-down in health that trifles annoy her. If she is melan­ choly, excitable, troubled with lo&s of appetite, headache, sleeplessness, con­ stipation or fainting and dizzy spells, she needs Electric Bitters-the most won­ derful remedy for ailing women. Thou­ sands of sptterers from female troubles, nervous troubles, backache and weak kidneys have osed them and become healthy and happy. Try themv Only 60c. Satisfaction guaranteed by N. H. Petesoh and F. Masqueiet. VIIWM bladder, brick-dust vr the urine, fiend rc!.*, tiAsk, dizziness, sleeplessness, nervous­ ness, or the kidneys themselves break do#n and waste away ctH by ceu. Bladder troubles almost! frofaia derangement of tlie khfiftr ter health in that orgatt is ol idnrineand scalding and overcomes that anj vi htiszg g&mpzl2£$ js the day, and to get nnsoapy times tfuwg the night. The mild andJusunediate effect of Swatttp-Koot, fUte gppeit remedy is scion realized. It st#idisthel%hestbe- e&tm nS'Us remarkable health '.restoring properties. A trial w|ll convince anyone. Swamp-Ro6t is pie^aat \o take aud is sold by ali clra^rsts fifty-cent and one-^olfar size bottles. Yeti may have a .cntOijMv w&tt^C ^St tsSs «!? about ifc, both stmt free by mail. Address, D.-, Kilmer & Co., Biaghaaaloe, N, Y. "Wlien writing mention readmg this gen- erons ofier i« this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name. Swamp-Root, £.r,d don't let a dealer sell yon something in place of Swamp-Root-S» if you do you will be disappointed. in great variety. JIH very tdtest id^a$ knewn the IDercanfiie me wait f m i elegant4i«9lay* « « s£i • PlMe toar Order Now. • ,-i' The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every posi- office in the country circular letter to the public, urging everyone to use 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 his envelopes, thus insuring their return to the Render if any mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindealer office and leave orders for this stationery and it will be pnt up in first-class manner, QUARTER OF A CENTURY. • • i - - i • i in hi i flam* Clipped from The Platixts*t*r of .. Jtt»y ao, 1883V" " ' v" Adafn Stegemann has bougfct Uie hnxuiA in at aonfch of tha hr«««rv. for­ merly owned by Un, Geo. Schreitier. Qonsideration ffiOO, \ The postoffice building has .been re- moved a few feet north, making a drive­ way between that and Pekovaky's build­ ing. Until the building is fixed up and a new stairway made, Dr. H. T. Brown's office will be at his residence. The young boy and the old, and in fact all kinds of boys, besides some girls, are now daily and nightly wending their way with fish pole in hand towards the river or pond. Fishing is said to )be good. We learn that E. Carpenter has bought the JS. GHriswold property just north of the Universalist chnrch and will take possession about June 1. Mr. LampherewiU move into F. A. Hel> ard's house, which is to be vacated by R. Holly. Mrs. John L. Howe; who haa just purchased the Dr. 0, J. Howard ree.- dence on the West Side, has been put- ting the house in order so that one coold hardly know it. She has papered, paint­ ed, kalsomined, re-arranged and trim­ med around the yard and lawns and now has one of the handsomest resi­ dences in McHenry, YBXLO W STO^P AKIV7€7H4> »tA ®K>, . UTAH AND CALIFORNIA ' AND NORTH PACIFIC COAST. Special low round trip rates during the summer months via Chicago, Union Pacific and North Western line to Den­ ver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glen wood Springs and other points in Colo­ rado; the Yellowstone Park, and to Salt Lake City, San Francisco. Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver and other points on the Pa­ cific coast; also to Wyoming and the Black Hills. Luxuriously equipped fast trsfns. Choice of routes. Liberal stop overs and return limits. Rates, dates and descriptive matter on applicatipn to ticket agents, the North Western Line. jfirrnrr TIT IIY ^: Capita|. 5ta^)c, $|5,ootf. of a batik bears most res^ronsibility ia the conduct of its business, |ACCOUNT has now- t adays become a nec- isSsity. Business men fnow thai the bank ac- ^omnt is a check upbn his business. The bank acta as your bookkeeper, cashier and safe deposit and all free of charge. - Bdwlo L. Wamar. ' M. Fegers, Sr., ' . SI«|on S offel. 5 V v - : • • . ^ c e F r w . .< t v^Otirt w.."'5 enger, Caahler, •S-Q A Regular Tomboy wail SnsijB--climbing trees and fenoes, jumping ditches, whittling, always get­ ting soratches, outs, sprains, bruises, bumps, burns or scalds. But laws! Her mother just applied Bucklen's Arni­ ca Salve and cured her quick. Heals every thing healable--Boils, Ulcers Eczema, Old Sores, Corns or Piles. Try it. 25c at N. JL Petesoh's and F Masquelet's. This paper and The Weekly <Inter Ocean--fi.75 for on« yeiur'a subscription to both. thi- iW fe- •> W tier Stf. fb1^ PtckteSi' 1 tfr 4 fwtifes. per bu. for Pickles ^ to | inches. | ivferfed at' ottr factorien at MtHearjr It/ 7# JMi, 3^--^' A ind Crystal £/ake. Contract now with {'sn\ .F- Bphlander or Block <% Bethke (W m. lAIWUL PKKLEWM .d •; ' * • • * tOW BATO 1 «b A. B. ENCAMPMENT ' FKEEfOKT, ILL., VI* the North Western LIM. May 22, 28, 24 and 25, good returning May 28. One and one-half fare for the round trip. For tickets and fnll partic­ ulars. apply to Ticket Agents, t^e North Western Line. 474^ A r m y o f T r « u i p * . Tramps and hoboes are abroad^ Pro­ tect your wife and family from assault, from injury or from any other indignity at the hands of these rascals. They fear the telephone. Get one for your home. A few cento per day. And it gives protection night or day. Chicago Telephone Company. ' Motive to Corn Grawer*. These who have contracted to supply us with sweet corn the coming season are hereby notified that the seed corn is now ready for diHtribution and should be called for and planted withont fur­ ther delay. HANLY BROS. See the fans pump irpofet Wm.atolw?^ m 'purpose ton - ^^4 2SC Save B. & B. Blue Stamps and profit by same, ' Pariskma Reducing Corset saMljiiiBiMMtBananaBaasA STYLE No. 555 best Corset *T*HE foy stout figujMaj adjustabte side stw. Nferfectly smooth bodde ̂ no nossiblBty of tearing the cteah. reduce • jpfmmmm t nm in* figure twojtottaje across the .ah' Iv«tde of a good quality Coutil, double side sleds, 6 h ose sup« porters attached, Evo^ pair warrairitcd to <ht 'A '• fjig tfnder "The Bush" name, i The PA-fttSfANA CORSET (like cut) exceeds all other makes in style, fit, comfort and we^r.f Better than most corsets sold for more money One B. & B. Blue Trading Stamp with IOC cash purchase j i if 1* Ask for No. 555 Corset at,.. •fi- *i-oq. We c^fry a complete stock of otti^r flumters in Parisiana Corsets to sell at.... • .$1.00 to $3.00 Lest you forget, we still carry all sizes in the H ^ Nuform B. Cor^t at . ,5j0e, $|, $1.50 and Reduso Corsets at... .$3.00f The short and tall stout ladies appreciate thef wear and graceful lines found only in the Nemcr Corset. We have them to fit all at.^.,. . *$3.00 HATS %.,Y* the best quality »id latest styles to foaml in them in all shapes, styles and prices. x :: ...... Otherm^ke. 24 ve SPECIAL BAROAINS. Wide, all silk Ribbon, worth up to 25c per yard, on skle now Black Sateen Pet t i coats , b ig va lues , a t . . . . . •« . ............ . .. •...... .$1.00, $1.50 indlJSOb * LACE CURTAIN VALUES. Big values k wide Lace Curtains, bought at less than manufactarera' prices; on sale nw at these remarkable prices.,;. " ... .$1.39, $2.50 and $3.00 f .u-a.it>. • -rr- • ••••.• - 4 •A'i-'h W'" r > f ' ,k" { %