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" * \j> 1 „ ' t^' .' "cf-JJ«/5 » , t-v *" » ^ % , \ **, C " '- "f1"".- '+ *-^"« ?F«C"^V «" *w.? ?'**, MTBTRXltt f^ATTTOISAT^ER, ILL. *0 il ,>$•; *p» inaatnrmsNcn SHimfal Hal Tdb How Friend Hdpcd Hta te Rise irnt Dnwhinw to Prosperity. Upwards of 400,000 men, once helpless 'drunkards or victims of drugs, have re- praiaeil h-alth, honor and prosperity through the treatment for drunkenness and drug using administered at the Keeley Institute at Lfmight, 111. Many of these men were aided in getting the treatment, which pel* maaentiy cured tliem. by friends or mem* bers of tlieir families who knew that drunk- enut-ss aud drug uiing were diseases which could be cured by this treatment. Letters received by the thousands Show bow these men, freed from their old curse, startvd lile anew aud won success. These letters are written from a desire to help others; tht yftive full credit for their restora­ tion to the Keeley treatment and the story of their experience is most interesting. No one can r<_ad it without leoliug ia&& tuft author is sincere. Chicago. Autrust 2S> 191S. To the Banner of Gold: It is six years since I took the Keelojr treatment, and my faith in the Cure Krows stronger as the years go by. I do not think but I know, that any per­ son that earnestly desires to be cured of the liquor habit can do so by going to Dwight and taking the treatment. I remained at the Institute one month and came home a new man, with a de­ sire to start life over again. The day I came away from the Institute every­ thing looked entirely different to me than it did one short month before. I saw things as Ged intended that I should, with brain clear and my nerves strengthened. No miracle had been performed, but the whiskey had been eliminated from my system and I was a man again. And all this was done by_ the Keeley treatment. When I went to Owight I did not think I had ts. friend in the world;--I felt that I was down and out. But thank God that there are some people in the world that never give up try­ ing to do good. A gentleman for whom I had worked had hopes for me where I had none for myself, and h® induced me to go and take the cure, with the result that the last six years have been the happiest that I have experi­ enced in more than thirty years, be­ sides making my dear wife and chil­ dren very happy. I am sixty years old and am in the best of health, the health part dating from the time I took the Cure; and I have had a good situ­ ation ever since I came home. There is no donbt that the Keeley treatment does all that they say it will. It Cures! I ata glad to do all I calk to help the good work along. With best wishes to all eld friend^ and to all connected with the Institute I retnaln Sincerely yours, W. L. HASKIN. MI4 W. Congress Street. (It) fSet Our Figures (Before Building and whether you buy hare or elsewhere you will know you are buying right. We are sticklers for grades and the care we give our lumber , in storing insures you nice, bright, dry stock, easy to work and handle--stock that takes and holds paint. Let us show you. WILBUR LUMBER CO. WEST N'HENRY :: PHONE S Let Us Show You high can how to reduce the cost of living. You da this by buying yotfr Groceries* and Fruits of us. We believe in quick sales and small profits. Will you not give us the opportunity to prove this assertion? Math. Phone 8 Laures West JMcIJenry CENTERVRLE AND GMCERY The. choicest linfi of . •.'• ' ' *?/.. 'v*V Meats and Groceries to be Jgttjpp-, |n McIIenr^;;, * W-V 'v*. ^ V:':-f"Z • J.W.Aebi?cher (gumir to C. «,r»%tO LL. M M "PHONE 'okwM**- MO *OM(T Good Coffee Costs LesiB It's the poor coffee that?* expensive. High grade cof­ fee yields more cups to thfc pCUTad than »GvV gTauc LUClc is more strength in the high grade berries. And there's little satisfaction in coffee that lacks a full, rich flavor You are choosing a high grade coffee, but an inexpensive one, when you tell the grocer to send MexO-Ja. From every pound you can make40 cups of delicious coffee--- more if you like it tnild. The coat is less fjian a penny a cup. Mex-O-Ja Coffee is packed In t BoecjnUy constructed bag. enclosed in • i'.h broad tjrvjn m protector carton redatapeo. The Pith* Ikr f»mi --the Quality K»»»i Price sulied (a a r. cord 30 qjY&wtiuticriaL Grwlffltt o&gM EVEN HONES BUILT OF ROBBER oould scarcely bet ipore elastic oi: adaptable "to the requirements of increasing farailies£than is wood. Frame houses can be enlarged without injury to their appear­ ance for after a room or two is added on, a new doo£> or^window cut here and there, the whole house can be painted and it's as good as new. And paint is not only a wonderful preserver, but it'B the best beautifier known. In a day or two you cats change he whole appearance of your frame house, whereas the fellow who builds with other materials has to keep the same front for­ ever. That's an advantage, isn't it$ Build of wood and you've all the advantage. Come in and we'll show you lumber thst looks most good enough to eat. Full line of household rubber goods. ' & There's No Place Like Home WILBUR LUMBER CO. West McHenry - 'Phone 5 Masqueiet's East Side First-class Drugs, Reasonable Pricee, Prompt Service FREE DIPHTHERIA ANTIT0N FURNISH ED YOUR PHYSICIAN, ALL HOURS DAY OR NIGHT McHENRY, ILL. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Cheese Such as Roquefort Long Horn Imported Swiss Herkimer Co., N. Y. Limburger Brick Cream We also handle a nice line of Saugage, Ham and Dacoo. A. Schneider, McHenry :: Phone 103-M DR. F. J. AICHER DENTIST .Office in Schumacher Building Centerville McH enry T« Illinois elephone No. 18 ^ vVT*: NEIGHBORING NEU'S AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS R1 NO WOOD S. W. Brown and wife were Chicago visitors>£aturday last. Lewis Bell of Spring Grovt was home Monday and Tuesday. Leonard Harrison went to Elgin on business Tuesday afternoon. The Mystic Workers had * party in the new hall last Friday evening. Quite a number attended the meet­ ing of the Eastern Star Monday even­ ing. The Home Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Mary Green Tuesday, Feb. 17. There will besfervtoes at £he church next Sunday evening, Feb. *8. All come out. H. W. Allen, Ed.43^1,1 and Ray Mer­ chant were Chicago .visitors Kfynday and Tuesday. Mrs. Hitchens entertained the ladies of the club and their husbands Satur- aay evening. W. E. Smith and daughter, Elsie, were Chicago visitors last week Thurs­ day and Friday. M rs. Lihbie Allen attended the Social Wheel meeting at Mrs. Wheeler's in McHenry Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. James Rainey visited with her mother, Mrs. Alma Thomas, in McHenry last Sunday. All hearts wero saddened to hear of the death of Dee Fullington, a former resident of McHenry township. Rosalie LeGrange, the smoothest wopban detective known. "The Red Button" tolls you all about her. The Miss Willard memorial meeting will be held at Mrs. Nellie Dodge's Friday, Feb. 13. A good program is being prepared. Mrs. Abbie Martin returned from the hospital Saturday evening and her many friends are pleased to hear that she is gettinjj- along nicely. Floyd Merchant was in Woodstock last Satuidav, having dental work done. Mrs. Inga Merchant went with him, remaining . until Sunday even­ ing. * Miss Aynes Mitchell will stfve a reading in the M. E. church Tuesday evening, Feb. 10. There will also be musical selections. Admission, 15 and 25 cents. . . The younjf people of the M. E. church, have organized a Literary society and meet every Wednesday evening it the different homes. Last week they met with Miss Agnes Dodge and this week with Mrs. liilla Fo&. They are study­ ing the life of Paul. All are invited to attend, lie v. Baker, the . pastor, meets with them. As different ones have spoken in regard to McHenry saloons, I venture to say a few words. No one has spoken of the sad things that have happened thru the drink evil in McHenry. The dreadful explosion, which happened when they were preparing to build the canning factory and which caused the death of three and others so severely injured, was because a drunken man handled dynamite. 1 do not know how much money goes into the saloons, but I do know that some men spend all they earn there and their wives ar^ obliged to take in washing (^support their families. McHenry is beautifully situated and if it could become dry territory so that the Young Woman's Christian associa­ tion encampmeet could be established there it would help the town and that would help other things to be estab lished there, to say nothing of the health of the people. The saldbnkeep- ers could go. into some better business and those employed there could find better work upon farms, where help is scarce. The brewery could be turned into something which would not cause poor women and children to cry for bread. The following is what the saloons of this country feed upon in one year: 2,'JOO smothered babies, 5,000 suicides, 10,000 murderers, ti0,000 fallen girls, 100,000 paupers, 3,000 murdered wives, 7,000 other murders, 40,000 widowed ^mothers, 100,000 orphaned children, 100,000 insane, 1 OCT,000 criminals, 100,- 000 drunkards, who die yearly: untold crime, misery, disease and $200,000,000 in cash. Now, if this could be put into food and clothing and homes how dif­ ferent would be the conditions. Voters, think of this and cast your vote for God and home and every land. These figures are facts. BHIRALD PARK. John I. Sutton is spending a few days in Chicago. Henry Felmetep is spending a few days in Chicago. Mrs. Leo Waloasley called at Jas. Hughes' Tuesday. Mrs. J. R. Smith and son spent Wed­ nesday at J. A. Smith's. Veronica, Laura and George Yoong spent Sunday at J. R. Smith's, Misses Annie Frisby and Mary Burke spent Sunday with friends here. Lawrence Huck of Chicago is spew­ ing a few days with relatives here. Misses Lola Boyle and Eleanor Pha- lin called at M. A. Sutton's Tuesday. Misses Irene Frisby and Eleanor Phalin visited friends here recently. Mrs. M. A. Sutton and son, Robert, called on Miss Ellen Doherty Tuesday. William Sutton of Chicago spent Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Sutton. Mr. and Mrs. T. Winkels and son, Lei*, were the guests of' Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Smith Wednesday. 'The Red Button," oar new serial story, begins with next week's issue of The Plaindealer. The best story ever written. Don't miss it. Don't have grippe this winter. Keep a package of our Pink Cold tablets on hand and stop all such troubles when they start. Petesch, JOHN 8BURC! H. A choice lot of full-blooded Rhode Island cockerels for sale now at $2.50, worth $5.00. Will be disposed of dur­ ing the next few weeks by Rev. Edw. Berthold. Big, strong, rich, red birds. All going. Mrs. Elizabeth Berthold spent four days with her reverend son at the par­ sonage and was instrumental in assist­ ing the housekeeper to arrange the dinner foe the choir Tuesday. She re­ turned to Aurora Wednesday "morn­ ing. Frank Hatac, sexton of St. John's church, went home last week weak and sick to rest and recuperate. Every­ body misses Frank because he keeps his head and smiles at the bluest day that comes along. Let's hope and pray that the good lad gets well and returns to Johnsburg. The higher grades of our school are in spasms of joy. The school board has at last opened ears to prolonged appeals for something to take the place ocf the sick-looking blackboards used so long. Of all the rooms Sister Ade­ laide's room needs it most. Thank goodness, a slate blackboard is coming. Saves chalk, less dirt, more board work for the higher grades. Next Sunday the young ladies wl 1 conduct a card party at St. John's par­ ish hall for the benefit of the church, commencing at 8 o'clock, sharp. Some­ thing new is being planned id the line of refreshments to tickle the appetites of thd progressives and non-progres­ sives,^ no matter what, they score. Misses Rosie Schmitt, Katie Frett and Barbara Smith are the managing com­ mittee. Some nifty prizes will be given away next Sunday after the scramble. The church choir celebrated Tues­ day night with Father Berthold at the parsonage. The sumptuous dinner be­ gan shortly after 7 o'clock and to judge from what we hear it must have been a grand affair. Sisters Elma and Gilana mingled in with the happy crowd and everyone says it was a glor­ ious and most joyful evening. The young choir deserves compliments for their success so far and we hope as years go on they will advance and ac­ complish much. All good luck then t o our young choir. The wets and drys of Johnsburg are not losing any hair as yet in the cam­ paign that promises to be hot and spicy in some nearby towns. But honestly it would look fine if the sa­ loonkeepers of Johnsburgh could stand up like men and sound Catholics by closing up their places during holy mass hours on Sundays and holidays. The saloon should never be a'refuge for the men that miss mass, no matter how cold i t i s . Don ' t t empt them t o forget their religion. Close up, for God's sake, during mass. The Mystic Workers of this place held a meeting at their hall here last Sunday evening which was very large-1 ly attended. A few visitors from Spring Grove, who are always wel­ come, were present. After the busi ness meeting a number of games of progressive cinch were enjoyed. Peter Freund, Jr., was awarded the first prize and Fred Diethorn, second, while the two consolation prizes went to Michael Freund and Helen Diethorn The singing club, which has been or­ ganized, is improving wonderfully. A good program is being prepared for the next meeting and it is hoped that all members will be present to assist in the meeting, as well as enjoy the social program. amuiuricuj. N. J. Garrison of Woodstock was in town Saturday. Mrs. Ed. Annera entertained-out of town visitors Sunday. Mrs. E. E. Knilans was a Woodstock caller one day last week. Ralph Walkup was a caller at the county seat Tuesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Purvey were Wood­ stock visitors and attended church Sunday. t W. L. Yanke, Mrs. A. Peterson and Mary Bonnickson were in Woodstock Saturday. The missionary meeting will meet with Miss Etta Irish Feb. 10 in the afternoon. Mrs. Laura Gorham and Clarence Thayer and wife were Woodstock vis­ itors Saturday. Mrs. Lolo Bennett spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. L. M. Goddard, at Woodstock Sunday. Mrs. E. Knilans and son, Bob, vis­ ited at Mrs. C. H. Ormsby's in Crystal Lake last Saturday. Misses Rose Peterson, Elsie Ander­ son, Iver Ericsonand J. H. Slater were among the Crystal Lake shoppers Sat­ urday. Mrs. Blanche Conerty and danghter, Lycile, visited the former's parents, " r. and Mrs. J. R. Lynch, and family turd^y. Those on the sick list for this week are Station Agent Lynch, James Ben- nett, Crystal Conerty, Earl Hanson, Mrs. R. Harrison and Miss Etta Levey. The whooping cough and mumps are in town. Mrs. Irish is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jewett, in the south. Mrs. S. Wake­ field accompanied her as far as Elgin, where the latter will remain for some,, time with her daughter, Mrs. Jenks, and family. Mrs. H. Wille and Mrs. E. F. Ander­ son and daughter, Mary, walked to the Lake last Saturday afternoon, as the 2:20 train was late, to attend the movies. The ladies report that it only took them 30 minutes to accomplish it- Rev. J. M. McGowan, who is to fill the vacancy left by Rev. C. H. Giessle- brecht last fall, preached Sunday to a large congregation and comes to us 5* km m MADE BY GP BAKING P CHICAGO HOI WATER BOTTLES Every member of the fam­ ily should have a hot water bottle. Cold feet for a an­ gle night costs more in dis­ comfort than the ooS oit hot water bottle. T One of the all-rubber kind which we sell will last in­ definitely and afford a world of comfort Considering their dura­ bility, the co& is but a trifle Prices from 75c to $1.5t .. .a-: , '.J-", J <| rTf V*' P-'-V. ^ I X ' '"'A '-&M N. H. DruggM* Petesch : Phone 54-M The Biggest Hatches and strongest Chicks from THE -- r rs Inc Better cookies, cake and biscuits, too.. All as light, fluffy, tender and delicious as mother used to bake. And just as whole* some. For purer Baking Pow­ der than Calumet cannot do had at any price. Ask your grocer. BECEIVED HIGHEST AWJUM ' WarU't Para Fn4 Eip»«iU»a. Ckfeaf*. fl. Pars Eipiritio. FraacaTlbrck, 1112 Be sure to start your poultry work with the be6t tools you can buy. Every year thousands "of people start with Standard Cy­ phers Incubators; get large hatch­ es of big, strong, vigorous chicks, and raise them to profitable ma­ turity in Cyphers Brooders. You, too, can do it with the aid of the World's Standards--the STAND­ ARD CYPHERS INCUBATORS AN£ BROODERS. Don't buy a "cheap John," built-to-sell Incubator that will spoil many dollars' worth of valuable eggs. Get the Standard Cypher^ the Incubator that is used by more Government Experiment Stations, on more large pi*actical plants, on more successful egg farms and by a larger number of prominent poultry fanciers than all other makes com­ bined. The Standard Cyphers Incubator is fire-proofed and insurable. Don't run unnecessary risk. It is Self Regulating* Self-Ventilating and non-moistUre, hence very easy to operate. It is the Incubator you STANDAR CYPHERS INCUBATOR Fir* PmMrlnimUK want for results--for big hatches of strong, vigorous chicks. Made in 7«, 144, 244, 390 egg sizes. Prices, $15 to $3i •'m Marengo 111. A. A. CRISSEY TM Jaa't nn aaacy whta yaa bay ck«*» «r bfe-eaa baka* pawiar. Daa't ba aitM. Bay C*laaMt. k'l I •awa acMMiot-Mn fir«« k««t rmiu. I Calami u far *apariar to Mar Milk u4 cafe. I very highly recommended. He will be at home to the people of Ridgefield some time next week, as his house­ hold goods have arrived and his wife is expected this week. Rev. and Mrs. McGowan come from Langford, S. D. HOLCO/TBVILLE. Chas. Harrison was a Chicago pas­ senger Monday. Mrs. Hutson spent a day recently with her son, Claude. Miss Irene Davoll was a visitor at Will Doherty's Tuesday. Miss Irene Davoll spent the last of the week with Chicago friends. Miss Schwarz and Miss V. Garrison visited school Thursday forenoon. Mrs. Jas. Powers and children spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. D. A. Powers. Claude Hutson is taking treatments at the West Side hospital in Chicago this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hutson of Wood­ stock were Sunday visitors at Chas. Harrison's. Miss Etta Powers of McHenry j»pent Tuesday and Wednesday with her brothers here. Will Gilbert started for St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday to attend the funeral of Frank Doran. Mrs. Jay Doherty spent Thursday afternoon at Ellen jDoherty's. Miss Vera Doherty visited friends at McHenry Friday. Mrs. W. J. Belser entertained the Dorcas society of the M. E. church at her home here Friday. I'KBKA COTTA- J. Riley was a Chicago visitor Friday last. E. Klein, spent Sunday with home folks here. Mrs. H. Steinbach, Sr., spent Mon­ day in Elgin. Miss Alice Leisner was a receqt Chi­ cago visitor. ( - Henry McMillan was a recent Mc­ Henry visitor. Mrs. J. M. Phalin was a redent Mc­ Henry visitor. Miss Rydquist spent Tuesday even­ ing at M. Knox's. John Doherty of Elgin was a recent guest of relatives here. 'Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gracy wejre r<»- cent guests at Honey Creek, Wis. Edward Knox spent Sunday evening at P. McCabe's at Burton's Bridge. Mrs. Jackson attended the funeral of a relative at Huntley last Thursday. Mrs. J. M. Phalin, daughters, Elea­ nor and Marjory, and son, Howard, spent Saturday in Elgin. J. M. Phalin, G. W. Ames and M. Knox attended the Milk Producers' convention ia Chicago the first of the week.;.. Mrs. M. Knox attended the .first weekly meeting of the Social Workers' club at the home of Miss Ellen Doher­ ty at McHenry Thursday afternoon There is &ill time to join our • "1 "••Si - : - Y.; -V tf- ' .n^-^'y •.IhL-A. r - * . *4 A 50c, 5c or lc Will start you. will need the money NEXT CHRISTMAS 'P > BANK OF McHENRY w >V<-& Si* Subscribe for the Plaindealer and'keep posted on local happening * .s-m J. c. QUALITY SERVICE Phone 625-M-2 :: RIGHT PRICES Johnsburgh, III. « SALE! I Coming Sale. Watch your chance and this space vV-Vy. m v:> ^ W Ml * - .:-y^ •'M 'At !#:- . 'tSc J Visa^rii-.' Vi ;