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Fall 1917 Clothing Overcoats & Ready Made and Made to Order If in need of a Suit or an Overcoat this faU it will pay you to buy early, as the stock we have on hand was bought before the present rise in prices, and when our stock is depleted we must pay quite an additional price--so while our present stock lasts we can give you very attractive prices in clothing. Call early. JOS. W. FREUND WEST McHENRY, ILL. has made his annual visit to this store and left such an array of Gifts as have never before been assembled under one roof in McHenry. Gifts for the Older Folks Our selection of Gifts for the older folks, the sensible and useful kind, make select­ ions at this store a comparatively easy task. Something for every member of the family may be found here. ~^~Gur Toy Department is filled with things that brings joy into the hearts of the little folks F. A. Bohlander *WEST MCHENRY. ILL. Give Furniture! The most sensible as well as most appreciative Christmas gift a person can give is a piece of Furniture and our up-to-date stock offers you a selection that is varied in both price and style. Our line comprises all the very latest designs in every­ thing in Furniture. If it's a Rocker you want, we have them in various styles and prices. If it's a table, chairs, bed room or parlor sets, Davenports, Kitchen Cabinet, Sew­ ing Machines, Carpets, Rugs, Cur­ tains or anything else in the line of Furniture you want you will find ithere. Jacob Justen MCHENRY, ILLINOIS I 'kr' i' • Fall Goods! NOW READY FOR YOUR SELECTION UNDERWEAR--We have a complete line of Underwear in separate garments and union suits ranging in price up , to $3.00 each. DRESS GOODS--in all wool, silk and wool and cotton mixtures at popular prices. SILKS AND SATIN--A nice line of Silks and Satins, black and colors up to $2.50 the yard. SHOES--for the whole family. Our line of girls and boys : . Shoes in English Walking and Button up to $4.50 per jpair. A complete line of Children's Shoes. Ladies' and Shoes from $2.50 to $6.00 per pair. Correct 1 MA - E - O O R D E R C L O T H I N G -- C o r r e c t f i t g u a r a n t e e d Over 1000 samples to select from. Make any style you wish. GROCERIES--Pure fresh Groceries. Try our famous tea and coffee. None better. M. J, WALSH West McHenry. Goods delivered. 'Phone 63-R. In & tatter from a former McHenry boy, Harry Gallaher, to Mrs. J. N, Sayler and Mrs. Ella M. Wheeler of this village he sends an answer to the poem, "Only a Volunteer," published in The Plaindealer a few weeks ago. At present he is located at Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich., Co. A, 30th Field Bat., barracks 853. Ex­ cerpts from his letter say, "Co. A., my company, ft in charge of the radio, Co. B, the telephone and Co. C is out­ post. Have received wireless sets. Have one very powerful set, which will put us in communication with camps all over the country. The study is very interesting. It is very cold here and lots of snow. The helmet which you sent me feels none too warm." Like many more of the soldier boys this will be Harry's first Christmas away from home and all should be remembered with a card or some mes­ sage of cheer from friends and rela­ tives. The poems follow: I Was Only a Volunteer. Why didn't I wait to be drafted , And be led, to a train by a band And put in a claim for exemption Why did I hold up my hand? Why didn't Fwait for the banquet? Why didn't I wait to be cheered ? For the drafted men get the credit While I merely volunteered. And nobody gave me a banquet, And nobody said a kind word. The grind of the wheels of the engine Was the only goodby that I heard. Then off to the camp I was hustled To be trained for the next year, And then in the shuffle forgotten, I was only a volunteer. And maybe some day in the future, When my little boy sits on my knee And asks what I did in the conflict, And his little eyes look up to me, I'll have to look back as Im blushing To the eyes that so trustingly peer, And tell him I m&sed being drafted, I was only a volunteer* The Answer Why didn't you wait to be drafted? The answer is simple enough, You don't need a brass band to lead you, You're made of the right stuff. Your banquet will come when it's over, That's when you will want to be cheered, Then you'll know you deserve it, Because you volunteered. Don't get discouraged so quickly, You're on the right track--I've a hunch That out of the millions of soldiers, Uncle Sam likes you best of the bunch. You don't complain of your, duties, Of hardships you have no fear. You eat up your meals with a relish, Because you're a volunteer. You weren't drawn in by a number, As tho you were nothing at all, And you didn't go around with a frown on, • Afraid that your country would call. You didn't buy every paper And scan the draft column with fear You marched right along with your head up, Because you were a volunteer. What if the little draft Willies Do get a little more praise; Praise won't get the old kaiser, It's real men we're needing these days. Just keep your eyes on Berlin, boys, Never mind about brass bands and cheers, The glory will go to the heroes And they'll be the volunteers. A box of My Lady Chocolates for my lady. $1.00 and $2.00 per box at Petesch's. McHENRY POULTRY SHOW Opened at Stoffel's Hall Wednesday Evening (Crystal "Lake Herald) An interesting case centering about two' wills which had been made by Fred Powers, one in 1913 and the other in 1915, was tried before Judge Smiley in the county court recently. The late Fred R. Powers, who died recently, possessed of a large estate in this county, made a wiil in 1913. In 1915 he made another will, which was found with his papers after his death, revoking the 1913 will, but he had written across the bottom of the last page of the will made in 1915 the words, "This will is this day cancelled by me and is null and void," signed and dated the same. The legatees in the first will, made in 1913, who were represented by At­ torney J. F. Casey, objected to the second will, made in 1915, being ad­ mitted to probate, contending the 1915 will was, by the words written there­ on, cancelled. The court, after hearing the argu­ ments and considering the law on the question presented by both sides, ad­ mitted the 1915 will to probate, and held that the same was not cancelled by the words written thereon, altho they were in the handwriting of the testator, thereby scoring a victory for Attorney F. B. Bennett, who repre­ sented the legatees in the 1915 will, on quite a novel and interesting ques­ tion, and also establishing a fact which may prove beneficial to some of our readers, who may have a will- in their possession in the same condition. DESIRE NAMES OF VOLUNTEERS to be Compiled of McHenry County's Young Volunteers -The name of every McHenry county young man who has volunteered as a soldier in the world was is desired and efforts to obtain -all such names were started by J. R. Hyde of Wood­ stock, who appeared before the board' of supervisors at its meeting in Wood­ stock last week and suggested that such steps be taken as will compile the full quota of the volunteer men. The proposition suggested by Mr. Hyde met with instant favor and re­ sulted in the board instructing the county clerk and sheriff to procure a suitable register to be known as the record book of volunteer soldiers from McHenry county in the world war. County Clerk Still and Sheriff Wan- drack have taken up their work of compiling the register, in the prepara­ tion of which residents of the county assist materially by. supplying the names of the volunteers who have joined any braftch of the army in the present war, as well as giving an ac­ count of the volunteer as far as the same may relate to his age, place of residence, his next of kin and such other facts as each may possess. The book when compiled will form a part of the record books of McHenry coun- ty. There are records in connection with the young men drafted and those who have joined the national guard, but no definite records exist so far as the volunteers are concerned. REVENUE MAN COMING Will Be In County Next Ask Him Month-- The McHenry poultry show opened at Stoffel's hall last evening and prom­ ises to surpass all shows exhibited in the county heretofore. Exhibits of poultry, corn and grain are being shipped in from every town in the county. Local poultry fanciers are exhibiting birds that have already won honors at county and district fairs. The judging will begin today and many of the Corn club boys and girls of the township and county have entered exhibits. If you have not already planned to visit the poultry show do so. Earl R. Walsh of this village suc­ ceeded in disposing of the greatest number of tickets for the show and will be entitled to the first prize of $5.00 i|i cash offered by the associa­ tion. Cigars, $1.25 to $4.00 per box, nice for dad, at Petesch's. I Gashes Left Hand Mrs. Frank Hironimus, who resides east of this village, received a severe gash in the left hand while engaged in washing dishes at her home on Tuesday of this week. A sugar bowl broke, inflicting the gash, which re quired several stitches. .Dr. D. G Wells attended. Notice Having taken charge of the accounts of my father, John Wagner, all bills now due him are hereafter payable to the undersigned. J. G. Wagner, • 25-4t Spring Grove, 111. Methodist IBpiscopal Church Sunday school at 2:00 o'clock p. m preaching services every Sunday aft ernoon at 8:00 o'colck. In a communication received by this paper, Collector of Internal Revenue Julius F. Smietanka announces that a federal income tax officer will be sent into this county on January 2, 1918, and will be here until March 2, 1918. How many income taxpayers will there be in your county? If you can guess how many married persons liv­ ing with wife or husband will have net incomes of $2,000 or over and how many unmarried persons will have net incomes of $1,000 or over this year, then you know. Returns of income for the year 1917 must be made on forms provided for the purpose before March 1, 1918. Because a good many people don't understand the law and won't know how to make out their returns, the government is sending in this expert to do it for them. But the duty is on the taxpayer to make himself known to the government. If he don't make, return as required before March 1 he may have to pay a penalty ranging from $20 to $1,000, pay a fine of go to jail. So if you don't want to take chances on getting to jail, you better call on the income tax man. If you are not sure about being subject to the tax better ask him and make sure. Whether you see the income tax man or not, you must make return if sub­ ject to tax. The collector suggests that every­ body start figuring up his income and expenses so as to be ready with the figures when the expert arrives. Ex­ penses, however, don't mean family expenses, money used to pay off the principal of a debt, new machinery, buildings or anything like that. They tnean what you spend in making your money, interest, taxes paid, hired help, amount paid for jroods sold, seed, stock bought for feeding, rent (except for your dwelling, etc. Income in­ cludes every dollar you get. French ivory toilet pieces at Petegch'i sets and «odd Another Volunteer - Allen Noonan, who has been e ployed at the John R. Knox garage, enlisted his services in the U. S. army and is now in training at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. He is a son of Mrs Mary Noonan, who resides on a farm near Ringwood. A nice hot water bottle for grand­ ma, $1.25 to $2.00, at PeteschV ' Establish Your Credit You wotild not e xpect a perfect stranger to give you much of an accommodation in a financial way. You would not ask him for a loan.1 You would not expect it of a banker who knew nothing of your affairs unless you could give security. But if you had done business with a banker and proven to his satisfaction that you were careful and trustworthy you could probably get an accommodation for a short time without security^ If you open a checking account at this bank we will be able to get a better opinion as to your finan­ cial methods and financial standing. Then we will be in a position to extend accommodations to you when you are in need of them. As you handle your checking account in prosperous times, you will handle your borrowed money in hard times. We shall be pleased •to1"have you open a checking account wjlh us. • We^t McHenry State Bank mm HINTS FOR TheXmasBuyer Let us help you in selecting your Christmas Gifts, gifts that will satisfy both you and re­ cipient, carrying as they do the assurance of quality and correctness. Among some of the beautiful gifts we have in stock are: Casseroles Pyrix Ware Aluminum Ware Nickle Plated Cop- per Ware Carving Sets Razors of all kinds Air Guns Shot Guns Universal Lunch Box, complete with vac­ uum bottle Roller Skates Electric Flat Irons Rifles Sleds Pocket Knives Shears Embroidery Scis­ sors Ladies' 3-piece Scissor assort­ ments Crumb Trays and Scrapers Flash Lights Skates Boys' Tool Chest Our quality* prices and service are always right Donavin & Reihansperger WEST McHENRY, ILL. K'. Central OPERA HOUSE McHENRY SATURDAY, DEC. 22 House Peters & * -and- Myrtle Stedman IN As Men Love SUNDAY, DEC. 23 George Beban IN- The Bood Between IS BUT 4 DAYS OFF Belated shoppers should hurry, The auctioneer would say, "Going, going, are you all thru?" Even at this late hour you will find many a choice gift here, but you must h u r r y . W i s h i n g you all a Merry Christmas day. SMITH BROS. Horse Goods! In order that you may expect efficiency from your horse vou must give the animal a Har­ ness built especially for ^ it and during the win­ ter months you must also see that it is given proper protection from the cold. We have v spent years in studying Horse needs and are in a position to Harness your animal in a man­ ner that will satisfy. A NICE LINE OF BLANKElf|P I0BES0NHAND M. A. Thelen West McHenry >-Wl- St. Mary's Notes School will close Friday, Dec. 21, and will not reopen till Monday, Jan. 7, This will give teachers and pupils a two weeks' vacation. The Christmas crib and Bethlehem scene, which was a beautiful surprise last year, is being carefully erected again and promises to be equally as pretty if not better this year. The third class of twenty-eight chil­ dren will approach the Lord's table for the first time Monday morning. Sister Josetta is giving them special attention and will lead the prayers. Nineteen Hew stars now decorate I the service flag of St. Mary** church. The latest acquisition is Wm. Karls, who enlisted in the engineering corps of the army a few days ago and is just now at Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. New Year's evening, Jan. 1, there will be a party of 500 at the Riverside. So many requests have come in for a party of this kind that an effort is being made to bring together all those familiar with the game of 500. Most probably there will be some orchestra music to enliven the occasion on ac­ count of New Year's day and some special features will follow, Radio watches, |2.50, nice, for the boy, at Petesch*«r , S |> . .... $190 Reward, $10* £_ Tic readers of this paper will M pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science hail been, able to cure in all its stages, ana that is catarrh. Catarrh being tfreatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System thereby de­ stroying' the foundation of the disease, giving the patient strength by buildia* up the constitution and assisting na­ ture in doing- its work. The proprie­ tors have so much faith in the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that they offer One Hohdred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for lift of testimonials. AddrcM•' F. J. CHENET * CO., Teleto JS«14 bf all JUruttUrtf ?M. Christmas candies to suit- .eTOnf