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L NEW FALL • mi i Hats, Gloves, Shirts, Gents' Furnishings A*-,,. . ' • WEST McHENRY, FREUND - - PHONE 5Q-R \ l a d y c o u l d n t t h i n k , f o r h e r l i f e . W h a t w o u l d h o n i c e " " f o r H u h h i e f r o m W i f t " ill she camoto wlioro wo lmvo n i c e t h i n g s isw- loiv and bought lii 111 a tine pock­ et knife. Ladies, lake It From Us Nothing in the world would please him better . He'd stay home nights and whit t le . We've seen him glance longingly in our cutlery cases several t imes and think we know just the style that would sui ty him. IT WOULD MAKE A HANDSOME CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFT John J. Vycital make the most acceptable Christmas gif ts . We invite you to inspect our s tock of Sweater Coats, Aviation Caps, Auto hoods, Mufflers, Scarfs, Hand Bags, Waists, Suspenders, Qloves, Hittens, Shoes, Hosiery, Etc. WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS Bank of McHenry ESTABLISHED i«»8 This Bank receives deposits, pays 3 per cent interest on time depos­ its, extends all courtesies consist­ ent with good business principles and does a GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS respectfully solidin^ public pat­ ronage. Honey to Loan on real estate ami other f i rs t c lass security. REAL ESTATE Farm lands, residences and vil­ lage property for sale. If yon want to bny or sell, call on ns. Abstracts ordered. INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the lowest rates Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. That 's what we claim for Karly Riser Flour and many of the people of Mc­ Henry and vicini ty know this to be a fact , as con­ stant use of McIIenry 's Flour proves this . Karly Riser Flour is on sale at al l leading grocery and general s tores in McHenry so i t isn ' t necessary to come to the mil l for i t . Buy a sack, give i t a fair t r ial and you wil l become a constant user of this Hour. FLOUR AND FEED MILLS ELGIN MOTOR CLUB FAVORS THE MAKING OF FOX RIVER A NAVIGABLE STREAM. Elgin Daily Courier, Tuesday. Dec. 17: Dredging of the Fox river to make it navigable from Elgin to Fox Lake will be one of the primary ob­ jects of the Elgin Motor club. By amending the constitution and by-laws last night, members voted to include in their organization motor boat owners, and will take up the pro­ ject which the river devotees have championed for years. Nine directors were named by ballot at the session. The men honored at the meeting are: E. J. O'Bierne, Jas Dorsey. John A. Logan, Fred W Jencks, Theodore Schmitz, M. S. Aid redge, W. C. Wilson, Charles Pegler Fred Ackley, Fred Ackemann, A. C Rineheimer and George Watts. Tonight the newly elected directors will assemble in the office of Fred W Jencks at 7:30o'clock to elect the pres ident, vice president, secretary and treasurer of the new organization. Sixty-live members attended the ses­ sion held last night. Officers estimate the membership as now exceeding 200 and expect to reach the 300 mark by the first of the new year,. Many new members were obtained this morning With the organization complete the new association plans to launch out in earnest after the lirst of the year and ha\>^several projects well under way by the end of cold weather. The dredging of Fox river between Elgin and McHenry h,as long been ad­ vocated by residents of the two cities and intermediate points. The motor boat owners, in themselves, have never been well enough organized or stron enough in numbers to accomplish a great deal along this line. They wel­ come the action of the motor club. ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENT McHENRY COUNTY SOIL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TO RECEIVE HELP. In answer to a letter sent to Wash ington. D. by M. J. Wright of Woodstock to ascertain what help the government could or would lend to the McHenry County Soil Improvement association, the following reply was forwarded to Mr. Wright, whieh has been sent us for publication. The let­ ter reads: Washington, I). ( ' . , Dec. 10, 1912. Mr. M. J. Wright, .Woodstock, ill . Dear Sir--With reference to your recent correspondence with this office, I have the honor to inform you that by January 1, 1913, funds from this de­ partment will be available for co-oper ation with the local organization of McHenry county in the employment of a county agent who will give his whole time to the improvement of agriculture within that county. If the local organ­ ization is completed by that time we shall be able to contribute at. the rate of $100.00 per month toward the co­ operation. If this is agreeable to you let us know at your earliest conven­ ience so that search may be instituted at once for a competent man to take charge of the work. In this respect this bureau requires that the agent employed be thoroly trained both in the science and the practice of agri­ culture, coupled with enthusiasm for his work and tact in organization and meeting men. If you have any one to suggest for the work inform us prompt­ ly so that their credentials may be looked up at once. Yours very truly, W. J. Sl'lLLMan. Agriculturist in Charge. .1.1. Lin^. Solicit or. ST ATM UK ILLINOIS, » a c McHenry County. i Iu t l ie Circuit Court of McHenry County, >l:it «• of 11 l inois. January Term, A . I >. l i tIX Hornet- O. Heading. Complainant, vs. Alice A. Puwlier. Frances C. Dutcher, Km no a A. Dutcher and Corina Dutcher and the un known heirs or devisees of the following named persons, deceased: Rnfiis Soules. Aliijali S. Uarnam. Animi I. . Church. Colum­ bus Howe. \ \ oolcott Church. Gordon Buckley, . lotin G. Church. John M. Craine. al ias John Wy lecrain. a I his John Wy lercralne. al ias John M. Crane, ali i is John Crane, and Jane Myler- crai ne. 1 'efendanl s . I n chancery. Hi 11 to ('Iear Tit le. Not Ice is hereliy « | ven that the above is t he tit le of t he ( 'ourt and t he 1 1 .1 mes of the parties loasuil which is now pending in said Court and that process for said defendants has been issued lot he Sheriff of said County re- t 1 1 rnable to the said Courl at its ( 'ourt Room i n t he CIt y < >f Woodst ock, Cou lit y of Mc IIeury and Stat e of 111 inols. on Si on day. t he 1111 h day of J anuary. A. I) , l i l t i . In testimony whereof I have hereunto set niy ha ml and a IH \ed t he sea I of said Court. at my office in Woodstock this 391 h day of No­ vember. A. D. 1912. Thko. IUmcii . Clerk. - . < i rcult ( 'ourt. Seal '* / - - I 25-at PROBA TH NEWS 1 Furnished by McHenry County Abstract Company. Woodstock. Il l inois. Office lu Ar­ nold Hlock. east side public square. Ab­ stracts of t it le and con vt»yaiicinK- Money to |oan on real estate In sums of f ive hundred to leu t housn nil do I lars. Time and payments to suit borrower. I'hones tM4. «0:t and 911.1 UKAI. KSTATK TKANSFKKS. Jacob J. May & w to Jacob Schaefer. It 7 of May's sub div of pt n y9 of fri neV< sec is , McHenry •? IfiO.OO Same to Christina Kothermcl. its n, in. 11. 12 1 J of same . . . . . . 100 00 Math. Nlmspern et al to Frank . l imn, lit It 11. (>. H ass' ail n & pt It I! or in pit Spr i r iK Grove I«00.<IU M A KIM AG K MCKNSKS. Danna Spencer . Har t land Florence Morr is . 19 . .Harvard Wil lyun 1*. Diedr ick , 23 Cnion Kni i i ia M. Nowak,2T)_. Enjoy the Winter Months In Cali lomie The Land ol Outdoor Life and Unequalled Attraction*. Three dai ly t ra ins to Cal i fornia , the Over land Limi ted , the Los Angeles Limi ted and the China & Japan Mai l be tween Chicago and Cal i fornia make • • l ose connect ion wi th t ra in serv ice f rom al l jKiints on the Nor th Western l ine . They form the most sp lendid and comple te t rans-cont inenta l serv ice and o i le r choice of routes going one u ay and re turning another , wi thout twtra charye . Sejnd for bookle ts and infor­ mat ion , or ca l l on any Ticket Agent of the Nor th Western l iDe. Adr « 'T-2t AT COST Preparatory to raising and repairing the building in which we are doing business it becomes necessary to dis­ pose of our heavy goods. Therefore we will for two weeks sell at cost Walk­ ing, Sulky and Gang Plows, 6, 7 and 8 foot Pulverizers, Drills and Seeders, Corn Planters, Wagons, Buggies--in fact, everything in stock [EXCEPTING MANURE SPREADERS. West mcfienry, Illinois. J SANTA CLAUS has left a t this s tore one of the most complete as well as varied Christ­ mas stocks that we have ever had the pleasure of exhibit ing. We have made this the Christmas store for al l . You are invited to make this s tore your shopping headquarters . >: FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS we have a splendid assortment of Toys, Games, Candies, Nuts, Fruits and useful ar t icles of al l kinds. FOR THE OLDER FOLKS vc have hundreds of acceptable gif ts . We have something for mother, father , s is ter , brother , grandma and grandpa. Space wil l not al low enumeration. UNITED STATE:S DEPOSITORY CAPITAL STOCK, $25,000. Expansion means something sub­ stantial . I t isn ' t "coil- t ract ion," but just the opposite . Open a Christmas 'Hi account at this sav­ ings-bank and then watch i t grow. Your l i t t le addit ions wil l make i t something worth while in a year or so. All deposits draw interest at this savings bank. I EDWIN L. WAGNER, Prea. --OFFICERS:-- OR. C. H. FEGERS, Vic* Pres . CARL W. STENGER, Caahior. SIMON STOPFEL, Vice Praa. Store open every night from now until Xmas L. F. McHENRY PHONE 79-J Santa Claus' Headquarters THE CHRISTMAS STORE FOR ALL We have made extra efforts to make this s tore the most complete s tore for you to do your Christmas shopping and invite you to look over our most complete l ine of gif ts for al l . ' We advise an early select ion HANDKERCHIEFS Ladies ' Handkerchiefs , f ine quali ty, broidered design, each Kxtra value in l inen and sheer with em- .. 5c Ladies ' Handkerchiefs . Pure material , embroidery designs, lace tr immed and ini t ials 10 15 25 LADIES' SCARFS Big values in chiffon and si lk a t . -85 GOWNS Flannel Night Gowns, extra heavy neatly t r immed and well made at . Men's ful l cyt Gowns at $1.00 material , S t . 0 0 $1.00 TOYS! TOYS! Santa Claus emptied his pack at this s tore. We can supply your wants in any line of gifts suitable for the whole family. Cut Glass, Manicure Sets , Jew­ el Boxes, Brush and Comb Sets, Suspender Sets, Ties and Fancy Articles. We invite you to look over our stock. : : •• - Ladies ' Fel t fur t r immed leather sole Sl ippers . Men's House Sl ippers , tan and I . lack Chi ldren 's red Kel t House SIi-ppers . leather sui t Kancy lxjxes Wri t ing Paper . . . M e n ' s Caps 50 SI*00 Hoys ' Caps Sweater Coals for Chi ldren Sweater Coat-s for Ladies $1.00 $.150 $1.00 $1.S0 al l s izes . 7$ $1.00 50 75 25 $0 1.00 i.so '•50 3.00 to 8.00 Sweater Coats for Men *1.00, *100. 0 , $3.00 to $5.00