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WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29, 1897. Railway Time Ta^lo. Taking effect Sunday, Oct, 10, 1896, at six a'ciock A. M. Trains will pass ilcHenry Station as follows: OOIWG SOTJTH. D Lake Geneva Passenger .7:34 A M £ Williams Bay Express 8:25 " IS Williams Bay Passenger ....3:27 P M E Lake Geneva Freight 3:27 " GOING NORTH. K Williams Bay Passenger. 10:00 A M 11:05 •' JjS5 SM 4;55 " 6:56 " E Lake Geneva Freight. , B Williams Bay Express,... 8 TTaSe Geneva Passenger . E Williams Bay Passenger i EXPLANATION. D--Daily. E--Daily except Sunday. 8 Sundays only. B. BUSS, A,gent, MoHenry, 111. Methodist Episcopal Church.! ftOT.; J.^L Clark,..Pastor Preaching Sunday, 10:30 A. M. and 7:30 p. M. Sundav School, 11: 6A.M. < Dr. A, E. Auringer,... ...Superintendent Epworth League, 6:5 P, M., RGv, J. fi. Cllark, President. I- ; ; ; " Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. M. Ladies' Aid Society each alternate weeik Mrs. J. S. Clark, President. tar A' Cordial invitation is extended to all Unlversalist Church Directory. T.J. Walsh,.f;. ....... President P. L . M c O m b c r . . , . . . C l e r k Jumes B. Perry..". ..Treasurer Bev. J. Straub, D. D ...Pastor The Willing Workers^ (tlje ladies organ­ ization.) Mrs. Jas. P, Perry President Mrs. L. H. Owen. . Secretary Bupt, of Sunday 8chool, O. N. Owen Assistant, ....Mrs. O. N. Owen 4*The Pastor's Chicago Tolegraph Address B Grand Crossing, Preaching services at 10:30 A. M. and at 7:30 P. it. A cordial invitation to all. MASONIC. MOHBNRT LODGB, NO. 158 A. F. and A. M.-- lingular Communications the second and fiurth Mondays in each month. W, A. ORISTY, W. M. W. C. O. F. St. Patricia Court, No. 187, W. C. O. F, meet the First Saturday and Third Wednesday evenings of each montt^, at Forester Hal), MRS. MART VOBU. Chief Ranger, CHARLOTTE MADDEN' Secretary, K. O. T. M. MOHENRY LODGB NO. 77, K. O. T. M.--Reg­ ular meetings second and fourth Tuesday evenings of each month, at K. O. T, M. Hall. GEO. HANLEY, Com, J. J. BISHOP. R K. Lost--Somewhere in I this village, a small open face Silver Watch, with Silver " Chain and Pin. The finder will be suit­ ably rewarded by leaving the same at. the Riverside House. 1 ST. MARY'S Parochial School is having a week's vacation. This school is taught by the Sisters of St. Frances and is in a flourishing condition, there being over ninety pupils enrolled. THE dai-cing public should. bear in mind the New Tear's Party, by the McFTebry Dancing Club at the McHenry House Hall, Friday evening, Dec. 31st. Good music in attendance. Tickets 50 New Advertisements This Week, Owen & Chapell, McHenry. John Evanson & Co., West McHenry. John J. Miller, " *' Milo Howe, " " Theo. F. Swan, Elgin. Administrator's Notice of Final Settle­ ment. Estate Geo. Fillweber Executrix Notice of Filing Final Settle- in nt. Estate Thomas W. Killey. WE WISH OUR READERS ONE AND ALL, "A HAPPY NEW YEAR." FRANK WATTLES shipped a car of cattle to the Chicago market Tuesday. You will miss a rich treat if you fail to attend the entertainment at Stoffel's Hall, this Wednesday evening. TnE Public School closed on Friday last for the Holiday vacation. It will open again on Monday, January 3d. J. Y. BUCKLAND, of Ringwood, sold many fine Christmas Trees in our village last week. CAL CURTIS, of Woodstock, is painting John Glosson'e new residence, in this village. THE Choir of St. Mary's Catholic church contemplate giving a concert in the near future. Full particulars as to time and place latter. Do not fail to attend the Surrick enter­ tainment, at Stoffel's Hall, this Wednes­ day evening, under the auspices of the M. E. Aid Society. ST. PATRICK'S Church, in this village, was beautifully trimmed and decorated for their usual Christmas services, and presented a very handsome appearance. AMONG the marriages to take place soon are Anton Pfaff and Miss Agnes Leickem, and Joseph Stilling and Mies Lizzie Williams. Lost-Somewhere in this village, a small open face Silver Watch, with Silver Chain and Pin. The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving the same at the Riverside House. THE McHenry Gun Club will furnish home rare sport for Shooters on Satur­ day next, Jan. 1. Remember this is a "handicap shoot, which gives an equal chance to all. cental " CHRISTMAS was observed in the usual impressive way at St. Mary's church. The singing by the children at 5 o'clock, High Mass was fine, and the sermon by Rev. Father Kirsch was very appropri­ ate for the day. „ k WE understand there is somewhere iri the neighborhood of twenty-seven bun-^ dred people in the employ of the Elgir^ watch company. A little more than year ago this number was not hoped again to be reached. The force is being increased every* day. A short time ago the than of the house went home to dinner. When seated for the meal the good wife mentioned the fact that the sausage was made by one of our local butchers--it was not Chicago stuff. Just then Johnny, the ten year old, who was seated across the table, added, "and his wife is living yet, papa." THE teachers in our Public School are spending Holiday week as follows: Miss Cooper at the home of her mother, at Palatine; Miss Osborne at the home of her parents, in Chicago; Miss Baldwin at the home of her mother, at Nuuda Prof. Angevine, Mrs. Cobb and Miss Howe remain at their homes here. THE second Quarterly Conference of the McHenry charge, will be held at Ringwood, January. 8, at 10:30 A. M. Preaching services Sunday January 9th at 2:30 p. M Let all the official mem­ bers be present and let us make it a pleasant occasion. J. R. CLARK, Pastor. A man by the name of Damm was recently married at St. Louis and just as the ceramony was finished the following telegram from his father was read from the pulpit by the officiating clergyman: "Accept the congratulations of the whole Damm family.--Ex. Miss FRANCES OSBORNE will lead the Y. P. C. U. Devotional meeting, at the Universalist C^iurcbr--~ on Sunday evening next, Jan. 2d. Subject, "For New Years: Taking advantage of Pres­ ent Opportunities." As this is the first meeting of the new year it is hoped there may be a large attendance. THE Ice Harvest has commenced in this village. Geo. Curtis commenced Monday filling the ice houses of R. R. Howard and Owen & Chapell, and on Tuesday Englen & Rauen commenced filling the large houses at the Brewery. They are getting some fine, clear ice, about thirteen inches thick. JOHN STJFFEL, though not very tall or far around, was over one foot larger each way last Friday morning when sefin by the PLAINDEALER scribe, and all on account of a strong, healthy ten pound boy, who engaged board for a term of years at his home the evening before. John is entitled to wear a plug hat and sit on the front seat from now on. REMEMBER that the Woodmen's New Year's Party takes place at Stoffel's Hall jon Friday evening of this week. Good music, a good supper and a gen eral good time may be expected. . OUR Town Collector, M. J. Freund, of Johnsburgh, who found it necessary to have part of his maimed left band ampu tated at the Alexian Bros. Hospital, Chi­ cago, is repoited as rapidly convalescing. WE learn that Mies Lillian Briggs, who is well known to many of our read­ ers, is reported dying of consumption at Atlanta, Georgia. Mies Briggs is a niece of R. G. Smith and WM. L. Knigge. THE German Lutherans had a Christ­ mas Tree at their Church Christmas day, with appropriate exercises, which were appreciated by the large congregation present. JACOB STORY'S 83d birthday occurred on Saturday last, Christmas day.1 He has been a resident * of this town over fifty years and is now hale and hearty for a man of his age. I RARE CHANCE. Mrs. M. A. Searls will sell trimmed hats and bonnets at fifty cents on the dollar for the next thirty days. 26w2 !THE McHenry PLAINDEALER, Word ar|<i Works, the Irl R Hicks Almanac for 18$8, and the weekly Inter Ocean, each paper one year, all for $2.25. Send in your orders. i THE dancing public are making great preparations for the New Year's Party at Stoffel's new Hall, on Friday evening o' this week. Raymond's Orchestra, of Elgin, which is to furnish the music, is said to be one of the finest Orchestras in the Northwest, and this, with the splen­ did new Hall, promises to make this the party of the season. If you wish to en­ joy a pleasant evening be sure to attend. THE Christmas Trees and exercises at both the Universalist and Methodist churches were well attended and greatly enjoyed by all. The programmes were fine and the children took their parts to perfection. There were many useful and valuable presents distributed and thp children, parents and teachers all went home wishing each and every one "A Merry Christmas." Algorquin camp, No. 490 M. W. A., held their annual election last Thursdav night, the officers beingj as follows:-- Venerable consul, Chas. Wandrack. Worthy adviser. Chas.Lobeck. Banker. John Peter. Olerk. Geo. H. Helm. Es­ cort, John Nickles. Watchman, H. A. Benthusen. Sentry, W. L. Kee. Physi­ cian, Dr. W. A. Nason. Manager, James McKay. Installation will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 13. <ean the crown of peace be giveii. Would I might help thee, but none can save thee now. As thou forsook thy trust, so has thy God forsaken thee." Then he knew his worst forebodings were fulfilled. He stretched out his arms and would have cried for mercy, but heaven grew Uim and far away, PERSONAL. SIMON STOFFEL was a Chicago visitor >n Friday. GEO. VOGEL, of Solon, was on our treet8!,on Saturday. ^ JOHN RALSTONand wife, spent Christ- and with It the sad face of the speaker I®818 with friends in Chicago. vanished forever from his sight. Then t Miss CLARA WIGHTMAN is spending her him ?; blast NIS!ML idown U1>OB vacation at her home, in this village. aim and he was cast shuddering upon his face. HARRY HANLY, of Chicago, is spending * * * * * * * H o l i d a y w e e k w i t h f r i e n d s h e r e . "Daddy, daddy, wake!" Miss AGNES PERRY is spending her va- W ith a start the sleeper opened hlscation with her parents here. eyes and looked up. On the seat where n CJ c1ir 1... had been lyiog. Ills little boy.luS SLUTER, of Wftuconda, on onr 8treetB teflt his small might at his father's coat and N>S. Colby has been quite sick the past peering down horror-stricken into his week but is now reported better. .?n , ,, , ,. _ , , < J NICHOLAS SCHNEIDER is reported quite <J. daddy, daddy! I've finished alla:„b . . . . ... ... H my prayers-but you wouldn't wake-IS1Ck at h,B re8ldence in thls couldn't make you wake!" ®EN BONSLETT, of Chicago, spent "Never mind, my little darling--never Christmas with his mother, here.; mind it now. .We're going home-we're > A.J.RAYMOND, of Yolo, attended to going home--were to go back home--v. • • »» V ' after-all. o. Sammy, Sammyf F Hmees in Chicago on Monday. * * * * * * » / A . C . GRANGER, of Chicago^ spent Christmas with friends jin this village. Still later, button the same nighty' THE WATER WOi£K=>'.*v a./ Workmen on the Stand Pipe for the Water Works, have completed that mam moth structure, and we learn they expect to test it some time this week. The en- Water Works system is now pratically completed and we believe when tested- will prove that McHenry has one of the finest systems in Northern Illinois. Be­ fore our neit issue undoubtedly the test­ ing of the Stand Pipe will have b en done and we trust the doubting ones, if there be any, will be satisfied that what we have said all along in relation to the work is true, that it has been squarely and honorably done, and thp interests of the village looked after in every particular. As His Mother Used To Do. He criticised her pudding, and didn't like her cake; he wished she'd make the biscuits that his mother used to make; she did't wash tbe dishes and didn't make a stew, and ehe didn't mend hie stockings, as mother used to do. Oh, well, she wasn't perfect; but she tried to do her best, until at length she thought the time had come to take a rest; so one day, when he growled and whinned the whole day through, she turned him up and "fanned" his pants--as his mother used to do.--Ex. THE Supper for the WoodmensNew Year's Party, on Friday evening of this week, will be served by Mrs. Dermont, in the rooms under the hall so that no one will be obliged to go out of the building and run the chance of taking cold. The building will be well warmed from Hall to Dining Room and all can rest assured that everything will be done to make it pleasant. That Mrs. Dermont will do her part well no one doubts. Tn the begiuing God created the heavens and the earth. Then he made the editor and the liberal advertiser and the prompt paying subscribers and it was good. The next day a blizzard set in aud he created the man who didn't believe in advertising and he rested. Then the devil got in the back room and created the man who takes the editor's paper for years and fails to pay for it. The devil then took a rest but the editor hasn't rested since.--Lie. An exchange describes a situation which is known in every newspaper office when it says that a man doesn't think of the feelings of his mother when he gets into a disgraceful scrape of depravity, but he expects the editor to have the tenderest regard for that mother's feel­ ings and to omit mention of his name in telling tbe shameful story. THE Gold Watch and Silverware Cou­ pon Prizes, given by Heaman & Sehnpi- der to purchasers of goods at their store, were counted up on Christmas day, and were awarded as follows; The first Prize, a Gold Watch, was won by N. E. Barbian. The Second Prize, a Set of Silver Knives and Forks, was awarded to Henry Brafield. A western editor has drafted an amendment to the, game laws which pro­ vides that book agents may be killed from. October 1st to September 1st; spring poets from February 1st to July lat; scandal mongers from January 1st to Dec. 31; umbrella borrowers, August 1st to Nov.lst, and Feb. 1st to May 1st, while every man who accepts a paper two years, but when the bill is presented says "I never ordered it," may be killed on sight without reserve or relief from valuation or appraisement laws, and buried without clergy benefits. Don't get bigheaded, my friend. This world can get along without you just as well as it gets along with you. If taken suddenly out of it, your relatives and friends may mourn for a time, but the world--bless you, she will never slip a cog, and the sun will rise and set the day after your death just the same as it 'did the day before death. We think it is well for you and us to stop now and then and take into consideration just how little we do amount to and what a tiny speck we are in the conglomeration and bustle of the universe. Lost>--Somewhere in this village, a small open face Silver Watch, with Silver Chain and Pin. 'The finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving the same at the Riverside House. DIED.--At his home, in Waukegan. "n Thursday morning, Dec. 2Md, 1897. William Besley, in the 90th year o* his age. He was born in Berkshire, England, July IG, 1808, the son of William and Mary Besley. He learned the milling and brewing trades in his native land, and came to America in 1835. He was mar­ ried in 1832 to Mary W. Windiate, of Berkshire, England. She came with him to this country, and they first settled in Pontiac, Michigan. He soon removed to Waterford. In 1853 he came to Wau­ kegan, and purchased an old brewing plant from tbe firm of Scoffin & Grepn, for the sum of $3,000. Here they lived happily with their children, where in'91 Mrs. Besley passed away on the 31st day of May. Nine children were born to them, one of them dying in infancy. Emily M., died in her third year, and Sarah J. died in her second year. The children living are W. Bryant, Elmund D., and John W., of Waukegan, Stephen W., and Lewis C., of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and George W., of McHenry. v The funeral was held on Sunday, the 26th and is said to have been one of the largest ever held in Waukegan. The Daily Sun of that city, in speaking of it said: "The relatives were many in num­ ber, attending from a considerable dif- tance. These filed slowly down the long aisle, following the bier borne by the six sons of the deceased, W. Bryant. Edward D., John W.s, of this city, Stephen W., Lewis C., of Council Bluffs, and Geo. W., of McHenry, acting pall bearers, a'l past middle age with hair of silvery white, a scene seldom eeen in this city. The honorary pall bearers whopreceeded the coffin were: Fred Bairstow, Rueeell Price, W. H. Dodge, Nelson A. Steele, William Hallowell and Samuel Ryal. The coffin was beautifully decorated with floral offerings, one of the largest having bef n presented by the employees of the Chicago office." As fine a stock of Lamps ai^can be found in the County, all suitable for Hol­ iday presents. At Mies J. A. Story's. JOHN DOHERTY, of Elgin was calling on friends here on Christmas. Miss N ELLIE SUTTON, of Elgin,, is visit­ ing friends here this week. - MRS. L. H. OWEN has been on the sick list the past few days. MILO HOWE attended to business in the big city on Monday. MRS. Jos. HEIMER was a Chicago visi tor the first of the week. GEO. H. HANLY spent Sunday with friends in Chicago. MRS. HENRY MENTZER, of Greenwood, was calling on friends here on Tuesday. , MRS. Jos. SCHNEIDER has been on the sick list for the past few days, CHESTER OSBORNE, of Solon, was call: ing on friends here Sunday. Miss MYRTLE SLIM PIN came home from C licago last week. MRS. ZIMMERMAN was a Chicago visitor the first of the week. Miss ANNIE WOLFF, of Chicago, spent Christmas with her parents here. JAMES MCCABE, of Yolo, was a caller in town on Saturday. BEN SHERMAN hate moved with his family from Wauconda to Nunda. C. A. GUERING was a Chicago visitor one day last week. JAMES B. PERRY was a Woodstock visitor on Tuesday. Miss TENA BUSS is visiting with friends in Wisconsin this week. O. N. OWEN, wife and daughter, Ethel, ppent Christmas with friends in Elgin. CAL CURTIS, of Woodstock, is visiting with his parents here this week. WM. SMITH, of Elgin, was attending to business in this vicinity on Friday. GEO. G. SMITH aud wife, of Elgin, were oalling on frien ls hereon Saturday. J. A, PERRY, of Chicago, spent Uhriet- m is with his parents in this village. DR. H. T. BROW.V and wi'e are spending the Holidays with friends in Chicago. MRS. QUIGLEY, of Wood«eock, was calling on friends here on Christmas day. EARL MEA*) and wife, of Grays Lake, were calling on friends here on Saturday. Mns G. F. BOLEY and eon, Gottleib, are visiting friends in Chicago this week. L. H. OWEN, of the firm of Owen & Chapell, attended to business in Chicago on Friday. MISS STELLA NORDQUIST ie spending the Holiday vacation with her parents in this village. MISS JENNIE COYELL, who is attend­ ing school at Evanston, is spending the Holidays with her parents here. JOHN STOCK went to Burlington, Wis., on Friday last, where he will spend a few weeks among friends. EDDIE COBB, of Milwaukee, is spending Holiday week with his mother in this village. CLYDE THURLWELL, who is attending school at Yalparaiso, is home for the Holiday vacation MISS BERTHA NICKLES has been dan gerously sick the past wet k, but at this writing is reported as somewhat better. PHILIP KANE, of Chicago, visited with his parents, south of this village, on Christmas, day. JOHN HACPERISH and wife, of Chicago, spent Christmas with his parents, in this village. SHERIFF ECKERT was attending to official business in this village and John- burgh, on Wednesday last. ALBERT REYNOLDS, of Harvard, sprnt Christmas with his parents in this village. MRS. JULIA BISHOP and Son, Lon , of Elgin, were attending to business in this village on Monday. JOHN SCHREINER, son of Wm.Schreiner, visited with his parents here Saturday and Sunday. "BILL NYE," nee J. C. Parks, one of Uncle Sam's mail slingers, was here the first of the week. Jos. SCHNEIDER, of the firm of Heaman & Schneider, Jewelers, attended to busi­ ness in Chicago, the first of the week. Miss JOHANNA DOHERTY, of Elgin, came up spend Christmas with her father in this village AUGUST NORDQUIST, of Chicago, took Christmas dinner with his parents in this village. BERT STEBBINS and wife, of Dixon, III., have been the guest of Mrs. R. Stebbins the past few days. Misses Mary and Reka Block, of Dun­ dee, visited with their parents here the first of the week. - Miss ELSIE SNYDER, of Chicago, was the guest of Miss Florence Se'arles, a few days last week. HARRY WIGHTMAN, who is attending Commercial College, in Chicago, is home for the Holiday vacation. MRS. S. KNOX, of Elgin, spent Christ­ mas with friends in this village and vicinity. MISS CORA WILSON was reported quite sick the first of the "'week, but is now better. Miss KATE SCHREINER, of Elgin, haB been visiting with her parents here th* past week. MRS. WM. HICKS, of Palatine, visited with her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Evanson, a few days last week, Miss ANNIE AYLWABD, of Uary Station, spent Saturday and Sunday with her mother here. PHILIP BLAKE and wife, of St. Paul, Minn., are visiting in and near this village at present, AUG. HUFF, wife and son, of Richmond, visited with the family of Ben Laurer a few days last week. OTIS PARKER, of Souix Rapids, Iowa, is visiting this week with friends in this village. Miss Ella Kane, of Woodstock, visited with her parents here the latter part of last week. Miss COMPTON, of Elgin, passed through here on Friday, to spend Christmas with her parents, at Yolo. DR. C. H. FEGERS and wife were Har­ vard visitors on Monday last, returning home Tuesday morning. > . MISSES ELEANOK AND LILLIE MCGEE. are visiting with friends at Harvard this week. .. ; " * ' W. H. DAVIS, Solon's hustling mer­ chant, spent part of Saturday in our village. CHAS. THOMPSON and C. Marble, of Greenwood, were on our streets on Satur­ day last. MRS. ABT, of Chicago, iB visiting with her son, Dr. J. L. Abt, in this village, this week. A. C. SPURLING, wife and daughter, are spending their Holiday vacation at their home here. FRANK THOMPSON, who is studying law in Chicago, is spending his vacation at his home west of town. WM, REELE and wife, of Elgin, spent Christmas with the latters parents, Theo. Bickler and wife in this village. JAKE HAUPERISH and wife, of Wilmot, visited with friends in this village the first of the week. ; J AMES MCLAUGHLIN and wife, of Wood­ stock, were calling on friends here on Sunday. Miss MCKEE, of Algonquin, was the guest of friends in this village on Friday last. C. T. ELDREDGE and wife were called to Hebron on Monday to attend the funeral of an aunt. LINCOLN LUBK and wife, of Grays Lake, visited with Davii Parker and wife, on Tuesday ana Wednesday of iast week. Miss MARY FBISBY, of Elgin, is spend­ ing the Holidays with friends is this village and vicinity. GEO. W. PHALEN, of Chicago, visited here with relatives and friends over Sunday. MRS. La MOITT, of Ringwood, spent Christmas in this village, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Schreiner. WM. ALTHOFF. Johnsburgh's wide­ awake shoe merchant, visited Chicago on Thursday last to replenish stock. MRS. E. LAMPHERE, daughter Hattie and Miss Mamie Granger, of Elgin, were visiting with friends here on Saturday. MRS. F. E. ANGEYINE and sister, Miss Rose Shain, are spending the Holidays with their parents, at Dallas City, 111. MICHAEL LENZEN, of Spring Grove, who is well known to many of our readers, is quite sick at his home, i Dr. Fegers is in attendance. MISS MAGGIE WELSH, of Chicago, came home for the Christmas Holiday, and was calling on friends here the first of the week. MISSES LIZZIE AND EMMA NICKLES, of Silver Lake, Wis., were called home last week an account of the severe illness of their sister, Bertha. CHAS. P. HUBBARD, of Reedsburgh, Wis., was the guest of his father and mother, in this village the first of the week. CLARENCE N. WATTLES, of Argonia, Kansas, is visiting this week with his parents and friends, in this village. He is a son of Homer Wattles and wife. F. L. CARR and family, of Wauconda, and F. E. Fay and family, of Spring Jrove, were the guests of Will Bonslett and wife on Sunday, A. G, ELDREDGE, with a friend, visited his parents Friday night. He returned to Algonquin Saturday, where he put in hie usual days work at the factory. Miss BESSIE GOING, of Chicago, will come out to-morrow, Thursday, to spend New Years with her grandfather. She will remain about ten days. S. B. HANLY, of Chicago, is visiting with friends here this week. Ben has been under the weather for a week or so and comes out here to recuperate. HENRY NILE and wife, Louie Nile and Miss Bertha Nickles, all of Algonquin, were the guests of Jos. Nickles and fam­ ily on Sunday last. GEO. W. BesLEY, Miss Mayme Besley and Mrs. Dora B. Long went to Wauke­ gan on Saturday morning to attend the funeral of Mr, Besleys father, which took place on Sunday, THEO. BETHKE and Miss Minnie Kraeger, of Dundee, Ed. Schock and wife and Miss Louisa Albrecht, of Algonqnin, were the guests of Fred Block and family over Sunday. MRS. J. B . Buss, who is being treat­ ed for rheumatism in Chicago, came out on Friday, and spent Christmas with her husband and children. Her many friends will be glad to hear that she is getting better- . * JACOB WENTWOBTH and family, of Pin- gree Grove, John Wentworth and wife, •of Chicago; W. D. Wentworth and family and H. T. Fuller and family, of Waucon­ da and C. E. Lamphere and wife, of this village, were the guests of Isaac Went' worth and wife Christmas day, GEO. YAGKB and two children, of Evan­ ston, and Miss Vera Fitzsimmons, of Chicago, were calling on friends here on Sunday. 1 AN UN PARALLELED OFFER. | From now until January 1st, we make the following unparalleled offer: To all new subscribers, and those who pay one year in advance from this date we will ive the PLAINDEALER one year and a golume of Webster's Unabridged Dic­ tionary, for the low price of $2. To show you that this is not a Cheap John edi­ tion we give you the following description: "Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, an American edition of the English lan guage, containing the whole vocabulary, flags of all nations, over twelve thou­ sand synonyms; over 1400 pages; 76 pages of illustrations; 10% inches long, 8 inches wide and 4 inches thick; bound in English silk cloth; weight 7 pounds. We are able to make this unparalleled offer from the fact that we have come into possession of a largo number of Vol­ umes, direct frOm the printer, at a very low figure and propose to give our read­ ers the benefit of the same. It. is your chance to get an un­ abridged Dictionary almost for nothing. Remember the time is limited to January 1st, and that if you take advantage of it you get both the PLAINDEALER and the Dictionary for only $2 The difference between the buying and selling price is shown by the remark of a Kansas editor. He takes the public into his confidence, as journalists sometimes do, and says that "We have a new baby in our house which we would not take $100,000 for, but' would not give" 50 cents for another.". A big stock of the famous Beloit Duck Coats, Vests, cotton and wool Pants and Shirts, Overalls, etc., now in stock at S. Stoffels. Your Holiday Trip Can be made via the North-Western Line on excursion tickets which will be sold at reduced rates December 24, 25 and 31. 1897, and Jannary 1, 1898, limited to January 4,1898, to points on the North-Western system within 200 miles of selling station. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago' & North-Western R'y. 24w3 Bound Books, all standard works, for only 15 cents. At Miss J. A. Story's. WebBter's Standard Unabridged Die tionary only $1, at Miss Story's Drug Store. Photo Holders, something new, at Besley's. Go to S. Stoffel and save 20 percent on your cloaks, clothing, overcoats, under­ wear, woolens etc. For appropriate Holiday gifts call on S. Stoffel. The best St andard Works, handsomely bound for 25 cents, at Mies J. A.Story's. A full line of Holiday Good*, all •"ind-', from the cheapest toy to the finest China at Miss J. A. Story's, Ladies silk mitts just received from the Amsterdam Silk -mills. Price 65 cents at Evanson's. We are showing the best assortment of Holiday goods ever brought to this section and think you will agree with us if you will call and inspect. J. E. CRISTY. Fine plush caps and cloth caps for Xmas at Evanson's. FOR SALE. A house and six Acres of land, near this village. Time will be given on part of the purchase morey if desired. In­ quire at this office. Special sale of wool and cotton under­ wear, Rockford wool hose, Thursday and Friday of this week. It will pay you to improve this opportunity. JOHN EVANSON & Co. Fine wool Blankets at wholesale prices for Xmas gifts at Evanson's. Fur coats, Fur robes, Fur lined Duck storm coats at Simon Stoffel's. We have selected our holiday stock with great care and think we can pleas< you in goods and prices. J. E. CRISTY Nice assortment of chamber sets at lo vest i rices such goods have ever been so'd for. -- J, E. CRISTY. Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Ya. was frightfully burned on the face and neck Pain was ihstanMy relieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, which healed tbe in­ jury with out leaving a scar. It is the famous pile remedy. J. A. Story. Buy the celebrated Natural wool double breasted and backed wool under­ wear of S. Stoffel. If you want a nice Album tor a Christ­ mas Present Besley has them, and will supply you at bed rock prices. For a good Five Cent Cigar, try the "Delmonica" at Besley's Drug Store. Men's and women's warm foot wear of all kinds at S. Stoffel's. Don't fail to call at Besley's before selecting yoUr Holiday presents. Now is the time to buy wall paper cheap of S. Stoffel. Anything in the Holiday Goods line, from a Penny Whistle to a corncr lot in Alaska, can be found at Besley's, on the West Sdia. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar. rhoea Remedy always affords prompt re­ lief. For sale by J. A. Story. Awarded Highest Honors--World's Fair, •DR w CREAM RAKING POWDER MOST PERFECT MADE. A pure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder. Free from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant, 40 YEARS THE STANDARD. Business JLocals. m i Latest novelties in Dress Goods Owen & Chapell's. Besley's Fig Syrup. , Nothing better in the market. *1 Insure your property with 8. Stoffel and be insured. Bargains iu every department at the Farmers Store, A. P. Baer, proprietor. See the Children's Cloaks at Owen & Chapell's. Whfen you want a real good article in Rubber Goods don't forget the "Snag Proof. ^ They^will outwear from 2 to 4 OWEN & CHAPELL Agents. SDR. CALDWELL'S R| YRUP; PEPSlN CURES CONSTIPATION.il Ladies' Misses' and Children's Jackets at Owen & Chapell's. Ladies' Shirt Waists, the finest assort­ ment in town at A. P. Baer's. Peabody Buggies are sold by T. J. Walsh. s We sell the celebrated Red Dragon Tea. A. P. Baer, at the Farmers Store. Holiday Goods, all kinds, can be fonnd at Besley 's. ' ' . - / A full car of the famous Flour received asc Saturday by 8. Stoffel. r Small pill, safe pill, best pill. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cures billioushess, constipation, sick headache. J. A, Story. Ladies' Wrappers, all sizes and styles, from the b^st to the cheapest, at the Farmers Store. . A. P. BAEB. Get a pair of Pingree & Smith Shoes of Owen & Chapell. If they are not right take them back. Ready-made Dress Skirts, The finest line of these goods to be fonnd in McHenry county. Call and see them at the Farmers Store. A. P. BAER, You can't cure consumption but you can avoid it and cure every other form of throat or lung trouble by the use of One Minute Cough Cure. J. A. Story. Disfigurement for life by burns or scalds may be avoided by using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, the great remedy for piles and for all kinds of sores and skin troubles. J. A. Story. The fineBt stock of Underwear in town, and prices right. A. P. BAER. Mrs. M. B. Ford, Ruddell's 111., suffered tor eight years from dyspepsia and chronic constipation and was finally cured by using DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for all stomach and liver troubles. J. A. Story. After hearing some friends continually praisiug Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, of Anaheim, California, purchased a bottle of it for his own use and is now as en­ thusiastic over its wonderful work as anyone can be. The 25 and 50 cent sizes for sale by J. A. Story, Druggist. FOR SALE. - 500 acre Stock Farm in McHenry Co. Plenty of water, good Wind Mills, tanks, etc. Will take small farm of 100 acres or less as part payment Easy terms. Address Wm Stoffel, McHenry, 111. Red Dragon Japan Tea, the finest un- colored Japan that can be obtained. Sold only in packages--25c per % pound and 50c for a pound package. OWEN & CHAPELL, Agents. Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, 0., says: "After two doctors gave up my boy to die, I saved him from cronp by usingOne Minute Cough Cure.". It is the quickest and mose certain remedy for coughs, colds and all throat and lung troubles. J. A. Story. FOR SALE. A one-horee wagon. As good as new. Inquire of HARRY E, WIGHTMAN, 14rtf At Riverside Bam. For Sale or Rent. A first class improvsd 120 acre Dairy Farm, 2)4 miles southwest of Crystal Lake aud Nunda. MARK L. RILEY, 204 Dearborn St. Room 751. Chicago* 111. Ready-made Dress Skirts and Wrap­ pers, all colors, at A. P. Baer's, the Farmers Store. Prosperity comes quickest to the man whose liver is in good condition. De­ Witt's Little Early Risers are famous little pills for constipation, billiousness, indigestion and all stomach and liver troubles. J. A. Story. Pianos to Rent, Two good Pianos to rent. Inquire of 0. W. Owen. S <^ OR. CALDWELL'S •! YRUP PEPSlN CURES INDIGESTION. II Blankets, Yarns and Flannels of all kinds at S. Stoffel's. Don't be persuaded iuto buying lini­ ments without reputation or merit- Chamberlain's Pain Balm costs no more, and its iriferits have been proven by a test of many years Such letters as the following from L. G. Bagley, Hueneme, California, are constantly being received: "The best remedy for pain 1 have ever used is Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and I say so after having used it in my family for several years." It cures lame back, sprains and swellings. For sale by J. A. Story. • . ' '•£ | "I Was Weak Nervoua auA Ban Dows-u I want to testify to the good Brown's Cure has done me. I was weak, nervous and run down in vitality when I com­ menced taking it; it has'done everything for me and now I am a new being. A number of my friends also speak with gratitude of the good your medicine has done them--it is indeed a grand remedy. Yours gratefully, Mrs. L. Y. Craig, 907 Mass. Ave., Indianapolis, lnd. Such is the testimony of thousands concerning Brown's Cure, a Perfect Fam­ ily Medicine, the best remedy known for the liver, kidneys and bowels, a positive cure for dyspepsia and all stomach troubles, sick headache, nervousness, constipation and loss of sleep. If you suffer, try this gieat remedy and find health and happiness. Sold by Julia A. Story. Price 75 cegts, YI-KI cures corns and warts. 15 cents The very best Eo6ene Oil only 8c at Stoffel's. • o A GREAT DEAL Of unnecessary expenditure of time and money may be saved if you wilt only keep a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in the house. Nine-tenths of all ordinary sickness is from the stomach; keep that organ in proper condition and all will be well. Syrup Pepsin is a specific. Tria Hze bottles 10c, large sizes 50c and $1.00, of Jolia A. Story.