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- v-""' wmw: fli • * • , . » • ' - ' ' • ' " _ THE MeHBNBT PLAHTDBALEB, KeBEHHI, ILL. Practical Gifts for Every Stocking s b: . * Right now is the time to begin planning: for the Christmas Stockings and you can make the task lighter by calling at Petesch's and selecting from ouf choice array of Gift Goods. Our fine assort­ ment and low prices will enable you to settle your Gift Problems early. Make your selections now while the assortment is complete: STAIONERY PERFUMES CUT GLASS SHAVING SETS LEATHER GOODS MANICURE SETS TOILET ARTICLES JEWEL BOXES SMOKING SETS CIGARS CHOICE CANDIES tmnesow N. H. PETESCH drugg i s t /r'" THIS IS THE STORE or USEFUL Christmas This year it is un­ patriotic to give Gifts%that are not practical. Only gifts truly service able will be found here. Visit our displays now, | while selections f are at their best. ^ We will set aside your gifts till hol­ iday week. FREE DELIVERIES N. J. JUSTEN & SON •PHONE 63-W WEST McHENRY, ILL. POULTRY! Now is the time to get your Poultry in trim for winter laying. DR. HESS POULTRY PANACEA is the ideal tonic and egg producer. No advance in price. 25c 60c $1.25 VOGT'S DRUG STORE The $&XO$JL Store WEST McHF.NRY, IIJ.. AN IMPORTANT SALE OF Men's Shoes Men's Dress Shoes Men's Work Shoes Women's Shoes this timely sale we offer several hundred pairs of men's dress and work shoes in black or tan. These shoes were made to sell for much more but because of our fortunate underprice purchase we are able to offer them at prices much below present value. A purchase now means a dis­ tinct saving. $3.50 to $5.50 2.75 to $4.50 . 2.75 to $3.75 JOHN STOFFEL No Deliveries, no charges WEST McHENRY, ILL. SOLON MILLS A. F.' Parker spent Sunday here. Mrs. R. I. Turner spent Tuesday in McHenry. * C. W. Cropley was a Chicago vis­ itor Sunday. * Grant Hill of Camp Grant spent Sunday here. Lee Hodge was a business caller in town Friday. •Irene Thompson visited friends^here on Friday last. Mrs. E. E. Cropley returned Sunday from McHenry. ' W. H. Gardner spent a few days in Chicago last week. J. Pester was .a business caller at McHenry Monday. L. Nantucci and family have moved to their new home. George Yanke spent Monday in Chicago and Elgin. E. E. Monear was a business caller in McHenry Tuesday. H. H. Fay motored to Richmond, 111 on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Sylvia Cornish spent Tiiesday afternoon in Richmond. - Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Buchanan were Richmond callers Tuesday. Mrs. Ghas. Vogel and son, George, are Beloit visitors this week. Frank Johonnott of Richmond was a business caller in town Tuesday C. Jeangerard of Wilmette was a business caller in town Tuesday. Miss Stella McClure departed for Lawton, Okla., on Thursday last. Wm. Frost of Volo was a week end guest in the- R. W.. Aylward home. Charles Westmont has been spend­ ing several days in the C. L. Osborn home. Mrs. Mary Walker of Lake Geneva, Wis., is visiting in the C. L. Haldeman and R. R. Turner homes. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAssey of Richmond were Sunday callers in the home of Mrs E. S. Johonnott. . Mrs. A. C. Merrell spent several days the past week as the guest of her mother, Mrs. Traw, at Hebron. Mrs. Martin Young and children went to Austin, Minn., for an extended visit with Mr. ad Mrs. John Dampman. Robert Sutton returned Saturday evening from Mason City, la., where he has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Bert Brown. Mr.v and Mrs. Vivian Esh and family and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Yanke and son, James, were entertained' in the home of Mrs. Hannah Yanke. John R. Knox returned Wednesday from a trip thru the east. Among the cities of interest visited were New York and Washington, D. C. George C. Yanke departed Wednes­ day morning for Jefferson Barracks, "Mo., where he will receive training as an ambulance driver in the United States service. Mrs. Emily Wellman, Miss Bird Hodge and Mrs. A. W. Simms of Chinook, Montana, spent a day recent­ ly in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beck at Richmond. by his wife, formerly Miss Myrtle Harnden of Barrington, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klein of Crystal Lake, also three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Ray McMillan of ,thif place, Gertrude, Clara, Arthur, Will­ iam and Fred of Crystal Lake. The funeral was held from his late«=toome at Crystal Lake yesterday (Wednes­ day). The sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of all in their bereave­ ment. Christmas candies to suit every taste at C. Unti's. 3 OSTEND Clinton Martin was home fro Madison school duties a few days las week. Robert Springsteen was on route Nu. 5 from Woodstock again last Sat­ urday. Bull Valley school has three pupils under six years of age and all mak­ ing their marks. Our school is progressing nicely under the tutorship of "Miss Went- worth of West McHenry. Wednesday morning R. H. Richard­ son commenced husking corn again after a four day feeze up. Harris brothers have their husker at Will Blake's and husk^corn when the weather will permit. No corfT husking since last week Friday. They are now waiting for warmer weather. The corn is soft and a quantity of it is moldy. There is no good corn to fatten hogs. The latest news from Mrs. Kaiser was that she was a trifle better, but quite flighty. She has a fear that her children have all been murdered. Time will erace that idea it is hoped. VOLO Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Vasey have moved onto the Turner place. Dr. and Wru W f!non of W»UCOhda were callers here Wednesday. Dr. D. G. Wells of McHenry was a professional caller here Wednesday. Miss Effie Gilbert of Wauconda spent Saturday at the Russell home. John Kirwan of Peoria, 111., visited his brother, James, here the past week. Mr, and Mrs. Clyde Wright were Wauconda* callers Thursday of last week. A number from Wauconda were over Friday night to the play at the M. E. i hurch. Miss Ella Moore attended the Auxiliary meeting at Mrs. W. Coon's last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Cushman autoed over from Round Lake Thursday last* and spent the day with Mrs. Kirwan and mother. TERRA COTTA - Geo. B. Frisby is numbered among the sick. Miss Mary Conway spent Friday last in McHenry. Thomas Phalin spent the week end with friends in Chicago. Mrs. Mary Grant was a Crystal Lake visitor Friday evening. Miss Clara Frisby spent FrMay evening with McHenry friends. Mr. and Mrs J. M Phalin attended the Live Stock show in Chicago last week, Mrs. Geo. Nelson and son, Melvin, spent ^ Tuesday afternoon at A. Gaebe's. ^ Ed. Klein^'a resident of this vicin­ ity a few years ago, died at his home in Crystal Lake Sunday evening, after an extended illness. He is survived RINGWOOD Mrs. Eleanor Bacon of Crystal Lake was in town Tuesday. Next Sunday evening meeting will be held at Mrs. Hattie Buckland's. Mrs. Myrtle Sanborn of Spring Grove visited her mother, Mrs. Hattie Stevens, Tuesday. Mrs. Lit>bie Allen attended the So­ cial Wheel meeting at Mrs. Himler's in McHenry last Thursday. Clarence Hoy took charge of the Lank Tuesday afternoon while Henry .Wharton acted as clerk at the Adams sale. The W. C. T. U. meets Saturday of this week with Mrs. Nora Hawley. •Topic, Christmas Story. Leader, Rilla Foss. Mrs. Ross , Bradley, received a nice latter from'an oflficei; at' Camp Custer, icknowledging the receipt of a sweat er knitted by her and thanking her for same. Two of our Ringwood boys, Lester Carr and John Terrell, responded to their country's needs and enlisted last week. They left Tuesday evening for Jefferson Barracks, Mo. B. A. Rae of Watts, Calif., is visit­ ing his daughter, Mrs. Nellie Dodge, on his return from the soldiers' re­ union at Vicksburg, Miss. He is sev- enty-seven years of age. Radio watches, $2.50, nice for the boy, at Petesch's. Real Estate Transfers Adam M. Schillo to Helen Schillo, w 10 ids Its 12, 13 and 14, Pistakee Beach, Mc­ Henry $ 1.00 Hubert'. Rauen & w to John Miller, e% ne'4 sec 31; w% sw % nwVi sec 32, Burton, 100 acres 1500.00 Ben Stilling & w to George J. Sayer, sw',4 se% sec 18, n 8 chs of ne'/i se\4 sec 18, McHenry 10.00 M. J. Freund & w to Jacob R. Justen, sw',4 seV4 sec 18; n 8 chs ne^ se.Vi sec 18, McHenry 1.00 Ella G. Hanly et al to George Wirfs, 2 rd trip adjoining It formerly owned by E. J. Hanly, McHenry $ 200.00 'Alsena Smith et al to Frank H. Wattles, pt nw% frl sec 35, McHenry 6900.00 % Marriage Liecnses Raymond M. Weinke, 2(5.. .Woodstock Kathryn A. Kennebeck, 26.Woodstock Frank F. Readell, 22....Greenwood Marie O. Lienau, 18 Greenwood Ernest Drafall, 27 Dundee Freida Rosenthal, 23 Dundee Pearl R. LaBrac, 35. Harvard Mrs. Ida H. Carey, 33... .Walworth Howard Jacobs, 27 Rockford Helen Riley, 26 Barrington David S. Speaker, 19 Richmond Ethel Viola Antcliff, 19. .. .Richmond Harry Alexander, 31 Hebron Florence Granger, 28..West McHenry Henry A. Randal), 56 Marengo Herma A. Knapp, 51 Marengo Leroy Gordota Shockey, 24. .Woodstock Verna Edna Schneider, 22.Woodstock Amos Burow, 28 Ald^n Bessie M. Krueger, 18 Al'den Additional Locals Cut glass, serving tray& at Pet­ esch's. Assorted nuts and. candies for Christmas at C. Unti's. Cigars, $1.25 to $4.00 per box, nice for dad, at Petesch's. Candies--'•Our stock of candies has been greatly increased to meet the holiday demands. Petesch. There are many items in hardware that would make excellent gifts. Call and see the splendid line that we have assembled for you. J. J. Vycital. Arrangements have been made whereby Santa Claus will again make his headquarters at Vycital's Variety store this year. Bring the little folks. Depot Agent C, W. Goodell left this week for a visit at his home in Elanor, Alabama. John Montgomery, tele­ graph operator, will fill the position during his absence. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. Frett and daughter, Gertrude Louise, have closed their home for the winter months and will return in the spring. They will spend the winter in Chicago. Members of the M. W. W. will please take notice that the next reg­ ular meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Weber, Main street, on Wednesday evening, Dec. 19. There is some talk of organizing a company of Home Guards in this vil­ lage. A number of other towns the size of McHenry and even smaller have already organized and there isn't a reason why this village should be a back number in this respect. In a letter written by Stephen G. Adams of this village, who is now down at Camp Logan, Texas, he tells of a trip he recently enjoyed to the city of Houston. According to the tone of his letter Steve is perfectly satisfied with Texas, but adds that he expects to move shortly. Lecture at School Auditorium The third of the series of the lyceum course, held at the school auditorium on Saturday evening last, was not largely attended on account of the severe cold. However, those who at­ tended enjoyed the splendid lecture given by Jas. H. Shaw, an orator of marked ability. ":-R" 1 7 YOU ARE INVITED TO BECOME A MEMBER OF OUR 'M avmgs AND START A BANK ACCOUNT WITH ' lc, 5c, 50c, $1.00 or more THE EASIEST, SIMPLEST AND SUREST SAVING PLAN Come to this bank, deposit lc or 5c and increase the same amount each week for 50 weeks--pr deposit 50c or $1.00 regularly each week foff- '*'•••'**•* - the same length of time--according to the following classes: . --5 Join as many classes as you desire: Class 1 and save. _ _ Class 1-A and^ave Class 5 and save_ Class 5-A and save. Class 50 and save Class 100 and save. 412.75 ,.$12.75 $£3.75 $63.75 *$25.00 __ $50.00 Enroll Yourself--Enroll Each Member of Your Family--Get Your Friends to Join Set your children a good example--Teach them the saving habit Encourage your friends to have bank accounts Everybody is welcome HOY BANKING McliENRY, ILLINOIS Farmers and City Men Both Are Buying This Car ^, a-J Model 85-Four *930 ay Thirty-Ph* Horsepower Your family is entitled to the same efficiency, comfort, style and • . onveniencet that make tfii# Over­ land so popular in metropolitan enter* Its utility and economy appeal • the thrifty man no matter where ! e lives. All the shrewd buyer* are not i.i cities. The farmei also knows the Over­ hand is the only car of such accom­ modations and attractions that can be obtained at anywhere near the price. Ard his family know* • motor car is different from a piece of farm machinery It must do more than hard worlf. It must be a pleasure asset--some­ thing to enjoy and to be proud of. The Overland success is due to the fact that in addition to year after-year utility, it gives you roominess, style, comfort and modern equipment. It is bo simple and reliable any member of your family can drive it. And so efficient you will wonder how you ever lived without it. Liberal room lor five passcngtifr -- extra provisions in upholtMfj^ dimensions and materials. A marvel for power, speed. 4nm» bility and easy control. Its economy is appreciated wfaQ"- you compare all that it givaa |§ cars costing much more-- You get 112-inch wheelbas#-- cantilever springs--32*4uich ttrflfc non-skid rear; vacuum gasoline sya» tern; electric starting and lightiag system, and 35 horsepower xnotav Oct your order ia at < frktl. •• Tol tic a it* Kiltaal Mflct r«4 ftt* OVERTON & COWEN, WEST McHENRY Of fee Hours: Telephone; to 11:M a.m. Office XT l:Mto4:3*p.n>. 7*»to 8:M p. m. A. I. FROEHLICH Physician and Surgeon FOverNVoS?G WEST McHENRY PLUMBING AND HEATING -BY- Experienced Workmen DONAVIN & REIHANSPERGER Telephone No. 108-R . SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for all classe* of property in the best companies WEST McHENRY, - ILLINOIS DR. F. J. AICHER DENTIST Office in Telephone Exchange Bldg. Centerrflle McHenry, >: _ HHnoit Telephone No. 7S-W A box of My Lady Chocolates for my lady. $1.00 and $2.00 per box at Petesch's. P H I L I P J A E G E R OBNBRAL COflMISSlON MERCHANT SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE.SALE OF Dressed Beef, rtutton, Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on the street Tags and price Usta fnraiahad on application. COLD STOHAUH i KEK CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stall • a 3, Nltti St. Wholesale Market. - The Best Fur House On Earth For Fur Shippers Nuthiiig is uiulv imyufiiut to thi9 PttT Shif^r than doing busines* with an Hoaot KMIIBN ~ Responsible--Safe Fur House. 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