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Ms -4# li- f&jtij# V" j~ ,.'V v«. ••""©a^E^ v .r*g«y^ fljgaaga* - Z3b ».••*.•-- •_. . ..... VI. „ , -- „ _ -.- '>i, \ T -* w p'-*t ^.y>p ̂ v"- ^T ^ ? *<**•%{, i '•. SVA4S9'- starv.^wspefa»H»'..*Mtassu i -^->1 -" ~ " !**r mm EHUIBI FUlintBilJ ̂ ItHBKBI, /? Hi-" Zvh 3 p i . }̂l >' & ;i#5 ^'0S» -'.' ' ' ^iv^; j'J-: ;-^i£ - i &•$&!•.• fla---': '.•'•>#• to Mel ' ' , % ̂ * a& r-% ' vft The farmers' busy season is at hand. This may cause you to postpone a trip to town until a more convenient time. But don't do v îthout drug &oer goods on this account If you live on a rural route/ we shall be glad to deliver drugs or other drug &ore goods at your door. Ju& phone to us or mail your- order and we will send you the goods as quickly as* possible--usually by fir& mail after your order reaches us. Supply your medicine cabinet with special rem­ edies which are apt to be needed during the summer season. Foot Powders, Headache Remedies, Rem­ edies for Sudden Stomach and Bowel Troubles, and many other items which should be kept regular­ ly on hand. Let us fill your prescriptions and recipes. We are agents for. Dr. David Roberts' Remedies and carry a full line of medicines jwith which to propcrl̂ ^veteiiuaiy prescriptions, -« v ' „rij DRUGGIST PHONE 56-W i ^ fcV sci Rv S;Sfr l-.'-r ,•: - * This is another bid for your trade • . • > - . • • ? ; . v - - . . 'HE inducements we offer are goods of quality, moderate prices, sound values, courteous treat- ̂ inent, appreciation of your patronage and a money-back guarantee in die event of any article ; ||pt proving right, or to be other than represented. SMITH BROS. Mci!rry -ersgrrss K"' fi • -<ri '0f~ Coffee, special blend, per pound. Preserves, pure, quart jar Olives, Queens, bottle-__-_-^_ Catsup, 10-oz. bottle Tea, fancy Japan, pound Baked Beans, None Such, can . Pickles, Sweet Gherkins, bottle Peas, None Such, can Pure Fruit Preserves, glass Corn, None Such, 2 cans JOHN STOFFEL 10C 10c jjtfl -- Phone 59-J & DR. CARL STRUEH'S Sanatorium and Health Resprt McHenry, 111. V Ideal place for the .sick and for those seeking re& and recreation amidol the mo^t ple^s^nt ̂ home-like rural surroundings, f , -fi f. NATURAL METHODS ^ V .. J-" , Xv-" -'W'. WHte for illustrated descriptive booklet; TELEPHONE McHENRY 92-M. .*&• S?v:A.; ?x; 'jit;' & ^jPV.'.' ' -i m-|» - -a-. s •'M't iUHHiiiiniiiiiiminnMinHWi) imtt NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS RINGWOOD HcH<mry county fair at Woodstock on Aug. 24, 25, 26 and 27. H. M. Stephenson and wife were Woodstock visitors Friday of last week. The §pcial Wheel wtU meet with Mrs. Luella Stephenson Thursday of this week. Charles Harrison and family of North Nunda were callers at J. C. Ladd's Monday. Hie Ladies' Aid society will serve ice cream in the Ringwood park on Friday of this week. Mrs. Paulina Parks and daughter are visiting Mrs. Wade Sandborn at Spring Grove this week. Mrs. Wolkos, her sister and sister- in-law spent last Friday at Mrs. Mat- tie Walters' in Woodstock. Mrs. Wolkos' sister, who has been visiting her the past week, returned to Milwaukee Monday morning. H. M. Stephenson and wife drove to Elgin Sunday morning, arriving there in time for %reakfast before the storm came. During the last two Sundays our Sunday school has' been left behind by Greenwood. Let's all rally to its support. Luella Stephenson, Grace McCan non and Mildred Wolkos attended the Odd Fellows' picnic at Crystal Lake last Saturday.' Mrs. Bertha Esh and little daugh­ ter of Srping Grove spent the last of the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bell. Mrs. Sarah Harrison, who has been visiting Mrs. Ladd for a few weeks, returned to her home in Chicago Sat­ urday morning last. The W. C. T. U. had a pleasant meeting at Mrs. Hattie Buckland's last Saturday. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Cora Flanders on July 31. This will be election of of­ ficers. Ice cream will be served. | Lewis Lumlfey of Chicago was brought here for burial Monday. He was the son of William and Cathrine Lumley and was born on the home farm near this village on Sept. 24, 1869, and died at his home in Chicago on July 16, 1915, from the effects of being kicked by a horse. As a boy he attended the schools of Ringwood. After the death of his parents he went to Elgin to live, where in 1901 he was married to Miss i'ea^l Mack ey, who, with their three children, is left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and father. He also leaves two brothers, Dr. W. A. Lumley of Elsworth, Wis., and George A. of Renville, Minn., and three sisters, Mrs. Gladia Kellog, Mrs. Edward Westerman, both of Chicago, and Miss Stella Lumley of Grand Forks, N. D., besides other relatives. The "services were held in the M. E. church, where he attended church when a boy, Rev. Seth Baker officiating. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh sang. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and with sad hearts he was laid to rest beside his parents in the Ringwood cemetery. All extend their sympathy to'the sor­ rowing oner. [Last week's delayed letter.] Sixty-second annual McHenry coun­ ty fair, Aug. 24, 25, 26 and 27. Mrs. Eleanor Bacon of St Charles spent Wednesday with her parents. The W. C. T. U. meets Saturday of this week with Mrs. Hattie Buckland. Paul Stephenson left Friday even­ ing last for Minnesota to visit rela tives. Elbert Thomas, wife, mother and aunt were callers at James Rainey's Tuesday evening. f Dr. Streng and wife and Miss Iva Richardson and mother of Richmond were callers at Ed. Bell's last Fri­ day. Six ladies from Ringwood attended the Social Wheel meeting at Mrs. Ferguson's at the Schiller home at McCollum's lake. The Ladies' Aid society meeting at Mrs. Grace McCannon's last Friday was well attended and all spent a pleasant afternoon. Andrew Ilawley has been quite sick the past week, but at thiB time seems considerably better. Mrs. Callie Rainey spent Monday and Tuesday in Chicago. Her moth­ er, Mrs. Alma Thomas, of McHenry kept house for her the two days. Miss Mattie Smith of this place and Elmer Linderman of Dundee were married at Elgin last Tuesday, July 6, 1916. For the present they, will make their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Emith. On Tuesday evening of this week they were given a shower in the M. W. A hall. About eighty were present. They received many nice and useful presents and all wish them a pleas­ ant voyage on life's journey. Wednesday ot last week tives here. B ; Miss Eleanor Walsh of McHenry spent the first of the week with her' cousins here. Mr. and Mrs. J. Phalin and fam­ ily were guests of McHenry rela­ tives Sunday. Donald Bolger Woodstock is spending the week with Thomas and Geor<re Phalin. Misses Agnes and Eleanor Con­ way spent Saturday evening with McHenry relatives. ( Mr. and Mrs. Lundgren and chil­ dren were guests of Chicago'relatives Thursday and Friday. Miss Bessie Rydquist of Crystal Lake spent Thursday last with her sister, Mrs. Ray Cox. Miss Minnie Conway of Elgjft vis­ ited at the homes of M. A. and P. H. Conway last Thursday. Miss Minnie Stanton of Chicago spent several days last week with her sister, Mrs, B. F. Martin. Miss WeJlie Doherty of Holcomb- ville passed Tuesday and Wednesday with Miss Florence Knox. Mr. and ;• Mrs. M. Knox and fjamily visited at the home of M. J. Wal«h in MbHenry Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Harry Rydquist and son, Ralph, of Crystal Lake visited at the home of Ray L. Cox last Thursday. Miss Mildred Welch of McHenry visited at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Phalin, one evening last week. Mr. and Mrs. David Powers and children of Holcombville called at Frank McMlilan's Thursday evening. M. Knox and family and the Misses Nellie Doherty and Eleanor Walsh were Griswold Lake callers Tuesday evening. Misses Anna Frisby and Mary Burke of McHenry called at the home of the latters' aunt, Mrs. M. Knox, Tuesday. Mrs. John Bolger and daughters, Helen and' Mercedes, of Woodstock passed the latter part of last week at J.,Jkf. Phalin's. RIDGEFIELD Mhu A. Anners was a Woodstock caller Friday. Mrs. L. M. Goddard of Woodstock was a visitor here on Friday. S. A. Merchant was a Chicago pas senger last Saturday morning. The Ladies' Aid society meets Thursday, July 29, with Mrs. Bruel. Rev. J. W. MacGowan was a busi ness caller' at Harvard on Saturday last. J. H. Slater was a frequent ealler at Crystal Lake during the past week. ' Miss Lura Davis of Austin was caller at J. C. Button's Friday of last week. Did you get a premium list? If not, write the secretary to send you a copy. Mr. and Mrs. J. Mikleson and Hans were Crystal Lake callers last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. Purvey and son, Jack, were Woodstock visitors Thurs­ day last. sses Sarah Ormsby and Pearl Reed were Chicago business callers on Saturday last. Mr. and Mrs. S. Reed and daughters spent Saturday and Sunday at the pa­ rental homes here. Mrs. Hutson of McHenry is visitor in the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. French. Mrs. Gerald Smith and Mrs. Clara Downer were calling on Grandpa But­ ton at Woodstock hospital Friday. Mrs. Rose Goddard of Richmond spent part of Saturday and Sunday with her daughter, Miss Genevieve. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Levey and children of Crystal Lake were callers at Father Levey's Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hans Nelson and daughter, Edythe, were at Sharon , Saturday, where Miss Edythe underwent a slight nasal operation. Mrs. P. Hodgkinson spent Thursday last with her brother, J. C. Button, who is nursing some broken ribs at the Woodstock hospital. Miss Marion Levey returned to her home in Rockford Friday, accom­ panied by her aunt, Miss Etta Levey, who will remain for a short visit. Misses Helen and Hazel Baker left Monday for the Panama Pacific expo­ sition to visit with relatives and num­ erous friends at different points in the West. ip • {ml ••mm vis- TERRA COTTAR Geo. P. Bay was a MsJtinry itor Sunday evening. James Burke of Chicago called on relatives here Tuesday. Commence to begin to get ready to start to the McHenry county fair. Miss Elizabeth Butcha was a Crys­ tal Lake caller Monday evening. Mrs. Alice Blish spent several days recently with Chicago relatives. Charles L. Buck of Crystal Lake was calling on friends here Monday. Miss Georgia Brantingham was a recent guest of her father ia Chica­ go. Miss Gertrude Klein of Crystal Tiglrft visited relatives here last Thurs­ day. Mrs. Jphn Stanton of Chicago has been a' guest in the home of B. F. Martin. Miss Delia Conway of Elgin spent i/",' '"Igl "^W1. "• *» . OSTEND Ed. Wallis had a new Empire milk­ ing machine put in his barn last week. R. H. Richardson and family reported the happ^r owners of a Reo car. • u The Ostend creamery has been con­ verted into a dwelling and is occupied by a family. Fred Eppel's barn has eight light­ ning rods on the top and a coat of red paint on the sides. Frank Kaiser loaded a car at Mc­ Henry with pressed hay for the Chi­ cago market Monday. William Harris and sons have .im­ proved the appearance of their houses by building porches on the front. Several families from here jour­ neyed to Woodstock Saturday and attended the free moving picture show. Emil Thomas, Ernest firott and Seth Richardson journeyed to Mani­ towoc, Wis., Saturday in the former's automobile. Warren Thomas and wife of Wood­ stock spent a part of last week here at the f^rm, taking care of cherries and berries. Ostend was well represented in Woodstock Thursday of last week. There were members of six different .ID it ever occur to you that surplus earnings, steadily saved, could be converted to a "friend in need?" By pacing odd dollars in a savings account here they will de­ velop into a substantial sum that will prove its worth in emergency. Absolute safety is afforded and savings earn Interest at the rate of 3 per cent, compounded semi-annually* any time we will gladly discuss the advisability of opeî - tag a savings account in this institution. :: :: :: McHENRY, ILLINOIS Bell 0 System -.1 J A DIPPING TANK ORAHOQ WALLOW WITH KRESO DIP N5.I WILL DO THE WORK . THEM IS NO EXCUSE FOR LOUSY MAN6V UNTHRIFTY PIOS. IF VOU M&VE SOME OF THIS KIND YOU WILL FIND IT WORTH WHILE TO GET OUR CIRCULAR ON TANKS AND WALLOWS. IT TELLS HOW TO MAKE TMEM^CF CZMCNT KRESOtolP NSI IS A REAL NECESSITY ABOUT ALL LIVE STOCK FOR HILLING UCEJKKS.MfTES.FLtAS. FOR TREATING SCA&.MANCE,RINGWORM. AMD OTHER SKIN DISEASESt TO DISINFECT.DEODORIZE, CLEANSE ec PURIFY. C, •% ALL OF THESE USES FULLV DESCRIBED IN OUR BOOKLET*.̂ WRITC/OR COPIES E. v. MCALLISTER West McHenry, 111. Thermax ' i" i." j.'*" • i % Electric? Irons which we are selling at $2-75 during July only, will be restored to their regular price when the month ends. The number that have been distributed in our territory during this sale is large, but that isn't surprising/ The Electric Iron is good; the Ther­ max is one of the best types and this price is # Bargain p Payable la three installments PilBlK SERVICE (0. of Northern Illinois A quick, sharp turn dfcranfe H on your telephone, after you have re­ placed the receiver on the hook on completing your conversation, notifies * the operator that the Kne is opCn for use by other subscribers. •* r1 Courtesy to fellow subscr®^lffirrife(®^c that you perform this little service, • which requires little o$ no effor^^^|p Failure to ring off causes extra work lor the operator, as she must ascertain when you are through talking, and this add% . tional work goes to slow down the service. I Help keep the service: up by invafî |̂ ..p^p ,̂ J off when you have finished talking. * ; ' Chicago Telephone Company • I. H. Conrath, District ManafOfeK^V. Telephone 9803 • P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COflMISSION MERCHANT* ? SPECIAL ATTENTION QIVBN TO m WAT.? OF Dressed Beef, ilutton, Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Bggs This ia the oldeet house on the street Tag* and price furnished en application. COLQ|ptMiB FRBB CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stall i a 3. PultM St. WkoteMl* Market. ft DR. F. J. AICHER DENTIST Office in Telephone Exchange Bids Centerville McHenry, Illinois Telephone No. 79-W families there at one time. " During the storm Sunday morning lightning struck a telephone pole south of Warren Francisco's house. Since that time the telephone bell at the Francisco home refuses to ring. Mrs. Hila Thomas had the misfor­ tune to step on a rusty nail, which ran thru her shoe sole and penetrated her foot. She cared for the wound herself and Is now able to atop OQ her foot. SHINGLES SET PACE for roaf covering when a St. Louis builder paid 930 a thou­ sand for shingles to cover his residence. But he wanted shin­ gles because of their beauty and they had to be made by hand to meet his specifications. We have shingles we sell a whole lot cheap­ er than the price he paid, and the value is proportionately greater* Come in and see them. WILBUR LUMBER CO. West McHenry Phone 5 m if '"S-t WHEN COMPANY COMES The hospitable hostess likes to have the nicest things to eat and EARLY RISER flour will help her do it Her guests are sure to praise her cakes and pastry when made with EARLY RISER floor, the best product of WEST MlENRfv?̂ FLOOR AND FEED MILLS Read Plaindealer Ads 'IA j!;; V-.y* -i 'a* • K'- . •