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Tie Mdleiry Plaindealer HJ11IBHKD EVERY THURSDAY** F. a. SCH REINER. Otto* to Ink Balldlng- Telaphona, No. WI. TBRMS Of* •UMOfttPTlOMl . n e j r u r •Is months, ffet*. Tfc»* months. Mots. Thursday, December 14, 19". QUARTER OF A CENTURY. ITEM CLIPPED FROM PLAINDEALER OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. We understand that Chas. Cutteridge of Lake Geneva has been engaged as teacher of the Ringwood band. W. H. Ford, of the Riverside House, sold his fine black carriage team last week to a party near Harvard for the handsome sum of $500. Theodore Smith, son of John W. Smith, who has been in Nebraska for the past few years, is visiting with friends in this vicinity. We learn that the farm house, known as the Stockton place, about a half mile west of Solon, was burned to the ground on Saturday last. It was one of the best farm houses in the town of Richmond. The fire caught in the garret and was probably from a de­ fective chimney. Tt was insured for I <800. I An old lady, mother of Mrs. Frank Smith of Johnsburgh, was accidentally run over while going to church on Sunday last, her right leg being brok­ en above the knee. She is about eighty-five years of age and conse­ quently such an accident is more ser­ ious than for a younger person. At last accounts she was as easy as could be expected under the circumstances. The Standard Theatre and Specialty company gave their entertainment at Riverside hall on Friday and Saturday evenings last, as advertised, and were greeted with good houses each even­ ing. DECEMBER 15, 1886. A fine Hi pound boy arrived at the residence of Geo. W. Owen on Wed­ nesday last. This section is now enjoying the first sleighing of the season. About six inches of snow fell on Tuesday. John Meyers commenced the work of filling the brewery ice houses last week. We believe he has the contract to fill all the private ice houses in the village. S. Raymond has sold his residence and land on the West Side in this vil­ lage to S. and J. Sherman and will give possession of the same early in the spring. Mr. Raymond intends moving to Iowa. The question has been asked us sev­ eral times why our street lamps were not doing duty on Saturday, Sunday ami Monday nighst last, three of the darkest and most disagreeable nights to get along the streets this season. We give it up. Ask us something easy. R. A. Howard, of the West Side meat market, has just been putting in a new large glass front in his build­ ing, which improves its appearance is, we believe, the finishing touch to the many improvements he has been making in and about his market. He has now one of the finest and best ar­ ranged markets in the county. L. W. Nichols, the West Side jewel­ er, bought a large white owl a few days ago from a party who shot it near Greenwood, in this county. It measures two feet and one inch from bill to end of tail and five feet four and one-half inches from tip to tip. Mr. Nichols has stuffed it in very fine shape and it can now be seen at his place of business in Besley'sdrug store. These birds are very rare in this sec­ tion. THE NEW ENGLAND SUPPER. The New England supper, given by the ladies of the Universalist society, at Riverside hall, on Friday evening last was a success in every particular and one of the most enjoyable gather­ ings of the kind ever held in this vil lage. The success financially was shown in the total receipts, $124, while otherwise it was demonstrated by the happy^ good-natured faces seen all over the hall,1 everyone seeming to enjoy the occasion to the fullest extent. The singing, under the leadership of Capi. Hill, was fine, many of the songs bringing to mind the days of long ago. Hot the Burlesque Peake Family was nearly the climax of the evening They were eight girls of the "Peakses all females," as the inimitable leader, Miss Myrtle Childs, called them. Of the different characters, all well represented, we have but space to mention a few of the most prominent. Geo. Washington and lady, repre •ented by Ed. W. Owen and Miss Mag gie Clack, were unusually well repre sented in dress, looks and dignity. Elegance in high life, with powered hair, Miss Grace Owen and Miss Clara Wightman. Character dressing in pairs, Mrs. C S. Newell and Mrs. W^. H. Ford in aearlet. Also Mrs. E. Carpenter and Mrs. E. Lamphere in ancient black berry bush and fruit. Quakers, Mrs. E. H. Walker and Mrs. Dr. Brown. Peculiarly old fashioned Yankee household life was well sustained by Mrs. John I. Story, Mrs. C. A. Walsh Mrs. W. A. Cristy, Mrs. B. Gilbert Mrs. S. Covill, Mrs. Chas. T. Eldredge ftnd others. v Girls' character dressing, Misses • -?4kmy Owen, Kate Howe, Hattie Story i - *»nd Dora Besley. fc, The peek-a-boos, fancifully dressed, pod everywhere present, Edith Car- =S\ You flust You must decide on all gifts within a Decide Soon few days. Better make sure of pleasing the recipients by giving some of the useful items that comprise our sen­ sible holiday stock. HAIR, BAT. CLOTHES, COHPLEXION AND SHAVING BRUSHES, ratrWIES, TOILET WATERS, FOUNTAIN PENS, COMBS, TOILET ARTICLES, SAFETY RAZORS, BOX STATIONERY, CHOICE CONFECTIONERY, CIGARS, XKAS CARDS, HOT WATER BOTTLES, ETC., ETC. Splendid choice in every line, prices right on all N. 'Phone 274 McHBNRY, ILLINOIS 4 of our entire stock of Merchandise at Cost and below. Come and get first choice. n. J. W alsh were in character dress and among them were Mesdames O. W. Owen, E. Owen, F. K. Granger, E. J. Hanly who wore a steel colored satin dress, 100 years old, very elegant), Miss Julia Story and many others. There were ancient relics in plenty. W. Owen made and p\at in place a splendid imitation tire-place, with crane, etc., very fine and natural. Wesley Ladd of Ringwood, however, had on exhibition some of the most ancient relics known in this section, among which were a primer catechism printed in 1777, making it now nearly one hundred and ten years old; an al­ manac of about the same date, a platter of 1775, a small iron kettle, that as used by his grandmother a hun­ dred years ago, two snuff boxes made from wood taken from the old frigate Constitution, and last but not least a baby's dress, worn by Caroline Col burn at Hebron, N. H., in the year 1811. Miss Colburn in after years became the wife of Mr. Ladd, the dress having been preserved and highly prized in the family. Mr. Ladd takes great pride in his relics of long ago, of which he has a large number. Taken all in all the New England supper of 1886 will long be remem­ bered with pleasure by the citizens of McHenry and surrounding country. CHRISTMAS CARDS FREE WEEKLY PERiMAL ITEMS COMERS AND GOERS Or A WEEK IN OUR BUSY LITTLE VILLAGE. NOT CHEAP TRASH, BUT TEN BEAUTIFUL ONES. I want to send free to every reader of The Plaindealer ten beautiful, im­ ported, embossei, colored Christmas post cards, all different, without any advertising on them whatever. I do this because I want people to know the high grade cards I carry at manufacturers' prices.' If you prefer beautiful New Year cards say so when ou write. All I ask is that you send me 4 cents in stamps to cover the post­ age. Address C. T. Johnstone, Pres., Dept. 217, Rochester, N. Y. 25-2t rf^enier and Belle Whiting. 1-.-'JT"" lsdiet of the entire village SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT. The scholars of the McHenry public school will give an entertainment at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday evening next, December 20, at which time the following program will take place. The entertainment will begin prompt­ ly at eight o'clock. PROGRAM Carmena Girls' Glee Club Overall Boys ..Primary Room Indian Dance . 2nd Room Girls Little Lullaby Liidies . Primary Klapp Dance Primary Pegg's Dream. Operetta 2nd Room Good Night Song NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT. Those knowing themselves to be in­ debted to me will kindly call at the West McHenry State bank and have their accounts adjusted. I have author­ ized C. W. Stenger to collect and give receipts for all outstanding accounts. 25-tf ALBEAT ETTEN. mmim Deepest Cufiings Brilliantly Itlff • j . * , _ «- *»»v k^uvui wi ui0 uic purchase by offering *«**.. , .T "avc >'°u eyer "card of such prices? All the finest products of the most skilled artisans of one of America's foremost g - tt ng shops. No cheap imitations, but brilliant tiaad-cut and hand-polished wares. See the ware itseu now displayed at our store, get the first choice; buy now; for ya.ir own sideboard or future gifts. We have divided the entire shipment into four groups at the following prices: priccs as named below CBEUf We. li S1.50 to $2.25 values, im choice it tte M price of 98c Tltfe CrMmrr. m'sih Tills Sawa fi.So M .M> .. II 'hb' Mm* KuuH Ntppte, «rtk »1». Stnwtional Ml* pric* low Value Sugar Bowls'to match Creamers, $1.50 each ^reamers to match Sugars, 6-inch Round Nappies, . . fl*inch Hid. Nappies, . . 98c [tw» M i* Sqoit Crnm Pitcher. .WOKtb the ruiku- price of 98c Spoon Trays or Bon-Bon*, Covd. Puff Boxes, Fancy Bon-^ons, . . . I c e B o w l s , . . . . . 8-tncb Stem Vases, . . #-pint Squat Creamers, All of Ike above arttcit* In Grocp 1 would be miosual \mluH at tbci?* prices nauKtl Special this StmitM Sample Sale 1.50 ISO 1.75 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.25 2.25 2.25 fT74 Ttait Covd. Pal AOa Bo*, wortil >£.00. 9vv Ti'»# Faory ft»o- Bon, wtrtfc £»'.2S 79C TteU *»incfe Handled v HtppU and teveral of hero, worth $1.75 l*k«# 98s tu» spoon tup, worth fi.OC Sensational pric*# No. 2i AH "Teasefs," a) from S2.7S to {4.00 ewli. Sensational price, each $1.98 raxfltv fc>r H «l $1.98 «o«M bf> *373. Scna»tlml $1.9* Tliia Celery Tiav U etieap ^ SetttattonaL prict, $1.98 6-inch Round Nappies, . Sugars to match Creamers, 41 44 *< Creamers to match Sugars, 10-inch Stem Vases, . . 7-inch Round Nappies, . . Covd. PufihBoxes, . „ . . Celery Trays 2-pint Tankard Pitchers, . 8-inch Salad or Berry Bowls 8-in. " " " 1(1 f 2.75 2.75 3.00 2.75 3.00 3.75 3.00 3.25 3.00 4.00 3.75 4.00 Vain* each Voir choic. of alt mkkl Groap Z. white tbar Senaabooal price of.. • $ Professional. Se^tety v » | Mid Business Cards ; DAVID Q. WELLS, M. D. PHYSICIAN, SURGEON AND OCULIST. Ot- lk« an«t raaicUncu, earner Elm and Graaa •tiWa, McHenry, IliiaaiM. Tela»>hoM No. 311. DR. N. J. NYE McHENKY, ILLINOIS pHYSlCIAN AND SURGEON. Oftica mt &h?'buT*h' Iu- fr®'" ':30 m. m. to 11:80 a. m. Wcdnewlay and Sunday at mjjth wmL PHONE; KeHENRY MS. Dr. Arnold Mueller, PHYSICIAN AND SITBGEON JOHNSBURGH, *:: :: ILLINOIS elr phost N« SIMON" STOFFEL Insurance agent for all classes of property in the best companies. W«sit McHmht. IIHaoU FUm Stock N«rehan«llM Far Raal Bftat* T*l«phwM N«. 004 G. A. mm immmm • WEST PTHENRY, ILL Thit S-im lUiwi-oul or l'.«rtf Bo*L !' 'irW .S'&M the Scnsuionsft Tl»i» 7-inch Mapps would tempt anyone •t fS.OO Sensational ^8® price, $1.9$ $3.71 to $6.00 nates. Y«ur choic* while they last $3.48 9U* Hrim Piidwr. to naicb ' Tntnbl«r*. oaking Wmm 8«t. to good ralua atfS.50. BaiMa!i..n.i1 prlet, %ZM MOT ft T«mbler« to 1 Pitcher th KM for act olfc yhi?, eirtrf ftns hand-cut Celery 'i ;iv it a choice it'Dder at >*.60. price, ^3.48 8-inch Round Nappies Sugar Bowls to match Creamers, Creamers to match Sugars, 4 . . 8-inch Royal Vases, Tall Oils or Vinegar Cruets,. . . Extra jPine Celery Trays, J-incf Footed Comports, , . . . 8-inch Berry or Salad Bowls, . . II •< i| «i Set of 6 Tumblers to match Pitchers* 3-pint Pitcher to match Tumblers, MayoDai«£ Bowl and Plate, All of the above articles in Group 3 vpould be considered as leaders by lead­ ing cut glass merchants. Our Sensa­ tional Sample Sale price . . UmsuiIUW Value llMw 1mm Tlii- b-inch extra deep Oriental and Sunburst <k*»ijrn Sala.) or Berry Bow) i« M>«neti;> t* sold fur fa* (X). tint) unusual value at SetuniioiiaJ prve... $3,40 ThU 6-iuth Niayonaite povl wttk iiwch plata it unusual value it fd.(K> for th# two pieces. Sensational price *3 4* GROUP Ne. 4i $6.75 to $8.75 rate, During our Sensational Sale, your choice, each AS SEEN BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS AND HANDED INTO OUR OFFICE BY OUR FRIENDS. Miss Alice Waite passed Tuesday in ('hicag,o. John J. Flusky was a Chicago visitor Wednesday. Dr. C. H. Fevers was a Chicago vis­ itor Wednesday. Mrs. T. J. Walsh was a Chicago vis­ itor Wednesday. Mrs. William Krause was a county seat visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stoffel were Chi­ cago visitors Wednesday. James Hughes boarded the Chicago train Wednesday morning. Mrs. F. A. Boh lander attended to business in Chicago Wednesday. Miss Mabel Granger spent Wednes­ day as the guest of Elgin relatives. Misses Dora and Clara Stoffel were North Crystal Lake visitors Saturday. Mrs, C. E. Gay lord and daughter, Daisy, are passing the day in Chicago. J. II. Miller attended to matters of a business nature in Chicago Wednes­ day. O. B. Gilbert of Chicago called on relatives and friends in town on Mon­ day evening. Mrs. Frank Schnabel was among those to board the Chicago train Wed­ nesday morning. ^5irs. John F. Miller was among the Chicago passengers from this station Tuesday afternoon. M. V. Foley, T. B. Foley and I. Campbell of Cleveland, Ohio, visited the latter part of last week at Thomas Powers'. Pro/. E. C. Fisher of Dundee con­ ducted the funeral services over the remains of Miss Sadie Hobart here Tuesday. J. C. Bickler, John Martin, G. E. Schoel, John lleimer and Peter B. Freund were business visitors at the county seat Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. McOmber, Mrs. Simon Stoffel, T. TI. Bethke and J. P. Smith were among the Chicago pas­ sengers thin (Thursday) morning. MASQUERADE DANCE AT RIVERSIDE. The fii-st masquerade dance of the season will take place at the River­ side House hall on Thursday evening next, December 21. F. O. Gans, the proprietor, informs us that he will do everything in his power to make this event one of profound enjoyment to all who turn out. Suitable prizes will be awarded. Heimer's orchestra will fur­ nish the music. Dance tickets, 50 cents. A cordial invitation is extended to all. J Get your Christmas candies and nuts of M. M. Niesen and you are sure of getting something good at the right 1 Price, , Till* 9-l)>. (itlk |arg» Berry or St lad Bowl. cut r*ry «ni Doliibttl tilts 4 diaatopd; easily wvrtb fJ.SO. S«iwtfc>#4l Sal* flit* M.IhcIi k'i. Tr.w, vj ulu it in (lo tK) 10 f I vOO. good valve at is 7ft Our S*-nftatKMi:i] .">*!« prtat . ;e aonielipM* $4.98 UmiMial Low Value 8-inch Act Cut Salads or Berry Bowls, . . $6.75 each £xt of 6 Extra Deep Cut ' Tumblers to match Pitchers, . . . . . 6.7^ set 9anch Extra Large Salad* or Berry Bowls, 7 .SO e;u h 3-pint Extra Fine Pitchers to match Tumblers, S.OO " 9Ji-i«ch Tall Comports, 6-inch diameter, . 6 7S " 12-iueh Royal Vases, . .S 7^ " S-iucli Fern Dishes with Plated Metal Linings 7 75 " 14-iitcji |c# Cream Travs, . 8.75 " Hopie ol tilt abo\ e named itrms m Gron)i 4 are aoM by ie«r] er* at pH4"ef from $10 to 11.1 *-*•. li Ttie\ are fit aujxrlativc at pcioca uamrd aU>tr Mtinu^ ot>r ^^•atipual Salt, vout choue fui $4 .98 tm $4.98 Thtft beautiful C'»iM}x>rt, a new arl piece, 9'4,mche> 6 inthei diawQitrr, one of th* nto^popi'Ur new *rti< les 111 tul glass, well wo.th $t, Z1, litJiioiirfl Sale e, $4.98 • Itli pli,tr,l llMinif » rtiul Nuetpre»» lo ADOLPB WEGENER Dealer sn HARNESS, ROBES AND SOITUES A large display of blankets ol all kinds. Har- mm built to order Repairing neatly dene WEST KeHENRY. ILUMOI8 jTH L a. SENG lywfclwitlM- eellenee n llotit and eigara, aame service, aama *14 taod, same mrr< thlaf except the tar-MUMBER^ la 106 N. 8th Ave. CHICAGO. PARCELS CHECKED FREE Candies and Nuts For Xmas We have purchased as nice a Lne of Christmas candies, nuts and fruits as was ever brought into the village and we know that we can please you in these particular lines. Other Christmas goods that will meet with your approv­ al and suit your pocket book are also to be found here. M. H. NIESEN TELEPHONE NO. 694 flcHenry, - Illinois. Nothing; Reserved from Miii Sensational Sample Sale. Come First and Get Your Ctii*K«. VICTOR, EDISON AND COLUMBIA Phonograph N Are you existing? Get a Vic­ tor, Edison or Columbia and live! Enjoy the grand opera singers, the popular songs, the great bands and orchestras, old time melodies, sacred music* dance music--all the wonderful variety of melody, sentiment and mirth that comes with a Phonograph and makes life worth living. :: By our easy-payment plan you can have a Victor, Edison or Columbia right away and pay as convenient. :: :: :: :: New records every week. A. Huemann, West McHenry, Illinois. ..Center ilia.. Grecery&IMet Always a fresh and complete 1 i n e o f t h e choicest of gro- c e r i e s . a n d Meats. Phone, 552. :: :• :• C. G. Frett, Proprietor. MchENRY, :: ILLINOIS. Selling Out Having decided to discontinue my busi­ ness here and move south, I will dis­ pose of my entire stock of MEN'S, LADIES' AND CHIL­ DREN'S SEOES AND RUBBERS AT COST The big sale is now on. Come and get your pick while the stock is complete. L. E. Nordstrom West McHenry, Illinois Chicken feed at Niesen's. It's the correct feed for your chicken^ 2$£|