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W. Cf T. U. DEPARTMEHT ArMcles snd Notices under the above head •re furnished by the Ladies ot the W, O, T. U •n<l the editor claims no pari or credit for the same. Balancing Account0. A thick-set ugfy looking fellow was seated on a bench in the park and seem­ ed to be reading some writing on a sheet of paper which he held. "You seem to be interested in your writing," I said. "Yes; Pv^been figuring my accounts with Old Alcohol to see how we stand." "And he comes out ahead, I suppose." '"Every time; and he lied like sixty." "How did you come to have dealings with him in the first place?" "You see he promised to make a man of me, but he made me a beast. Then he said he would hrace me up, but he hat- made me go staggering round, then threw me in the ditch. He said I must drink to be social. Then he maple me quarrel with my best friends and to be the laughing stock of my enemies. He .gave me a black eye and a broken nose. Then I drank for my health. He ruined the little I had and left me 'sick as a dog.'"f,- " v ; "Of course." * „ "He said he would warm me up and I was soon nearly frozen. He said he would steady my nerves, but instead he gave me delirium tremens. He said he would give me strength and he made me helpless." '•To be sure." "He promised me courage." "Then what followed." ' Then he made me a coward, for I beat my wife and kicked my child. He said he would brighten my wits, but instead he made me act like a fool. He promised to make me a gentleman but has made me a tramp." E AER, Prop* «'JVC WOOD, ltL West McHenry, J O H N J . M I L L E R . In order to close out our Winter time we will make the following Stock in the least possible Unprecedented Low Prices. OHE OB TWO WAYS, The bladder was created for one pur­ pose, namely, a receptacle for the urine %nd as such it is not liable to any form of diseases except by one of two ways. The first wav is from imperfect action of the kidneys. The second way is from careless local treatment of other disease. CHIEF CAUSE, Unhealthy urine from unhealthy kid neys is the chief cause of bladder troubles, bo the womb, like the bladder was created for one purpose, and if not doctored too much is not liable to weak­ ness or disease, except in rare cases. It is situated back of and very close to the bladder, therefore any pain, disease or inconvenience manifested in the kid neys, back, blabder, or urinary passage, is often, by mistake, attributed to fe­ male weakness or womb trouble ot some f rt. The error is easily made and may be easily avoided. To find out correcctly set your urine aside tor twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates kidney or bladder trouble. The mild and the extraordi­ nary efiect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney and bladder remedy, is soon realized. If you need a medicine you should have the very best. At druggists, 50 cents and one dollar. You may have a sample bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail, upon receipt of three two-cent stamps, to cover cost of postage on the bottle. Men tion THE PLAINDEALER and send your address to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham- ton, N. Y. The proprietors of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this offer. Inspect our new stock of fine shoes for coming spring trade. Correct styles, right values and good selections at S. Stoffel's. tedger L L. Muslin, 1 yard wide, Heavy Fine Muslin, 1 yard wide, Bleached Muslin, 1 yard wide, Indigo Blue Prints, Fancy Dress Prints 4% cents 5 cents | 5 cents and up 4% cento 5 and 6 cents We do not exaggerate when we say that this spring we have put in one of the ^argest, best and cheapest lines ot Ready-Made Cl'<tb- ing, quality considered, that hr.8 ever been shown in McHenry, if nat in the county To those wishing a Suit or Pants made tootder we are showing 300 samples of the bsst and very latest styles at $13 to $35 a suit. We absolutely savo all casfc discounts, and our stock being so large you should in j>i>tiee ti; yours If give us a look before bii^irg as you may.see soniftbiog here you < ould not tied elsewhere, ^e are leady to either meet, or undersell all competitors. The latest styles and correct shapes in 79 cents 42 cents I Wool Underwear for Gentlemen, fojmer price 97c now Men's extra heavy fleece, lined Underwear fLadiesVand Children'b Underwear at greatly redrccd prices. In ta'ct we ara making sweeping reductions in our entire Dry Goods Department. % ; Men's Felt. Boots, extra heavy. v 46 ce-*" Boys' Felt Boots, extra heavy, 39 ce-*** Men's Mishawaka Knit Boots, ball brand 92 ce en's Mishawaka Knit Boots-with snow excluder and Wales "* Goodye.ir Overs, best in the market. A $2.581 Men.s 1 buck'e Arctics, best goods, $1.17 Boy's 1 buckle Arctics, best goods cents Ladies' Buckle Arctics cents Misses' Buckle Arctics, •- 73 cents| And all other Winter Footw ear at less than wholesale pr ces. Gloves and < Mittens, Well y oil must see goods tojippreciate prices. m oi A full line of New Styles of GROCERIES^ In our coffee Department we have the finest line we ever; had Try our Fancy Rio Ccfi'ee for 15 cents a pound, If not the best coffee you ever had tor the price your money refunded. e have IsO the celebrated San-Ceara Roasted Coffee lor 25c. Nothing to fqual it in this town. The Red Dragon Tea^ we make a Fpecialty of. Have them from 25c up Dried Fini^s, < annad Goods, in fact mythinor you want in the Grocery line. 4 Bv»er's Choice byrup' hrs again come to t^wu. The finest Syrup in Korthern Illinois# Try a keg and be convinced. FLOUR! FLOUR! We will have a car of the famou sold Sleepy Eye Flour in this week, and those wishing Flour at Jobber's Prices can have same in 10 sack lots for Cash. Do not buy until you see me, as I will save vou money. Pankako, the gteat noalth preserver can be had at the formers Store, 10c p .r packr je. £k. P. A WALL PAPER. A p R • AT LOWEST PRICES. We are showing a more complete line of Samples than ever before anc. prices were never as low. You wil not see the best goods and lowest prices if you do not inspect our stock. Very Truly, J, E. OR1STY, Ringwood, 111. Just, in Prices and quality right. The most complete outfits for hired men in Overall*, Jackets, Shirts, Boots and Shoes. One pou#id cans good Red Salmon, f Wenty-one pounds Prunes, Twenty-one pounds Raisins, Twenty pounds Sugar, 10 cents. *$1.00. $1.00. $1.00. E3@st Flour at Righ.t Prices. Clover, Timothy,"and all other Field and Garden Speeds- WEST MCHENRY, III.* 1898. WMummm 1111 H NOW IS THE TIME For you to settle upon some plan for Spring House Cleaning. While we are not an expert in this line, we have a faint idea of the requirements for the occasion and are anxious to do all in our power for "suffering humanity." (in the way of counsel and advice) during the trying ordeal. We would suggest you have your heating stoves taken down and cared for,. Your cumbersome cook stove or range replaced with one of our Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves, That can be moved from one ppot to ainother by a child if desired. Then begin operations to suit yourself Remember that we have such needed articles as Carpet Sweepers, Carpet Stretchers, Brooms Dusters, Scrub and window Brushes, Curtain Rings, Tacks anc Tack Hammers. Picture Nails, Picturo Hooks and Picture Cord. I carry a complete line of Paints, Oils, Varnlshgs, Stains, Brushes, Glass and Putty. I am agent for Crown Cottage Colors, the best paint in the market, guaranteed free lrom adulter­ ation ola' y nature, and sold with the understanding that if found otherwise your money will be refunded and you reimbursed for your rouble and expense. Wo will be pleased to make estimates on your wants of anything in our line. Hespecttuiiy (Yours* F. L. McOMBER. West S'de Hardware S't°re ' West McHe r Is. 0 JOHN FvANSON'S IT IS STRANGE That some people who ea.y they neyer read patent medicine advertisements will be fouDd lagging borne every now and then a bottle of some favorite remedy of theirs. We don't bother you with much reading but just ask you to try a 10c j trial bottle of Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation, indigestion, and stomach troubles. 50c and $1 sizes at J. A. Story's ,.v. HELLO! Did you say that you were not feeling well and that your stomach was out oi order? Well then, try a bottle of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and you are sure of relief. Constipation and indiges­ tion cured. Greatest boon to mankind and is being appreciated by thousands 10c will get you a trial size bottle. Lar­ ger sizes 50c and $1, Of J. A. Story. SPECIAL SUITS For husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. You cannot fail to be suited in the immense selection we offer you from a line of samples cov­ ering the latest novelties and best fabrics of the season. Style, fit and finish guaranteed. Every garment we sell bears the mark that NEIZER DISKPPOINTSO Do You Need a Shirt? We have just received a very complete line of the newest and up to date Shirts, of the famous "Pride of the West" make. Price begins at 50 cents. Soft and laundried, in many colors. CHICAGO From Lake and McHenry Counties. Going! Going! To Ei tern Arkansas, where h3alth is g.io< d soil fertile and tho To get u a home that, will be the land of plenty. our own de ir home in To mee >ou the bieketrs Washington St. e at 10 A M Chicago • or have you join the friends and Complete for 25c. FRESH SEEDS, KID THAT CROW For ladies and gents, Will be pleased to show you our line. JOHN EVANSON & CO. West McHenry. Illinois. From 163 Going! Going! Going! Going! 'Q-niTlfi* t make m u c h happiness as W3ll as tue nar row min i - VJV/Xilg • ed one uneasy. CT01TI £? T 8^ow y°u w^ero 2 pounds of Butter con be made VJViJ"Llo • easier and cheaper, than 1 pound here. Going! To be-a finst-?lass move for you or your neighbors would not be so jealous. Where the rich and level dairying. To bo settled with men wh> hive the energy. prairies are so good for push and To prove much that looks to you unreasonble, pay ycur fare, which is very cheap. or we This collection 'will furnish Flowers in In abundance from early spring to late fell. No other offer to match this; l. G ant Comet Asters--Flowers like large,* graceful Chrysanthemums, White, pink, yellow, red and blue. 2 New White Branching Asters--A superb novelty. Try It. 8. Japanese Hop* (varieaated)--a hi vine of striking beatfty. Will cover a pore' in oneeeason. To Say Nothing but Saw Wood. THAT IS Hollyhocks--Yellow, black, pink, lavender, pale mixed. rose, magenta, lemon and white 5- Sweet Peas--In all the colors of the rainbow. Come On ! T o A l l B u y e r s o f 80 Acres. Your Uosystematical and Sincere Friend, T. V. SLOCUM. Wauconda, Illinois,/1 i • 6. Nasturtiums--Dwarf, novelties, mixed. All the '98 7. Alysseun, Little Gem-F.OO flower spikes have been counted on one plant. Very fragrant, 8. Mignonettes--Fragrant flowers all the yoarround. 9. Chrysanthemums, Double Hybrids --White, yellow, crimson, bronze yellow. Iliac, rose, etc. 10. Verbenas-Quantities of superb, fra. grant cut flowers, u. Ipomora Srtosa-The rose colored Moon Flower We are not Tolling you of the Many Bargains we are offering in FINE FURNITURE, Such as Parlor and Bed Room Sets, Couches, etc., that we are selling at prices that have never before been touched in McHenry, even by us. Call and look at the fine stock we are displaying, the best for the money it has ever been our fortune to secure. A. C. SPURLING, Veterinary - Surgeon, West McHenry, 111. Special attention ment. of Cows. given to the treat- Office at residence on Waukegan street, one door east ot botel Park. „ Glories--Giant _ just from Japan, 6 to 6 inches across. Imperial Tran. 13. _ _ first season. 12. Morning just from Japan eeend description, Geran iums--In variety from seed tb< season. , • -1 14. DlanthuS--Spotted China Pink. Marigold--Tall African, A areat fa- vorite, WE PAY THE POSTAGE. Our Catalogue Free. OSBORNE STODDARD, Madison, IM. J JOHN J. BUCH, Restaurant" WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc. [ #Boardmgv We guarantee first class work in every respect. Call and sec me before purchasing. ^ JACOB JUSTEN. McHenry, 111., Feb. 15, 1898. Near the Iron Bridge, McHenry, 3oard by the Day or Week at Reasonable rates« . a WTOE LIKE OF Row BOATS AT MT LANDING. for rent by the hour or day, at reasonable rates. Pare Wines, Liquors and Choice Cigars always on hand. •a^Frf aM.airer Beer constantly on draught Good Stabling for^Horees. J. W. BONSLETT, Plumbing Oontraotor. All Kinds of Sanitary PIBIMBI PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO Has just received a very com­ plete stock of Plumbing Goods, Bath Tubs, Closets, Lavatories and Fixtures. Steal and Hot Water Heating. Complete atocb of all sizes Galvanized and Black Pipe and Fittings on band. Office and Show Room in Jacob Bon- slett's Agricultural Implement Building, McHENRY, ILL. • • DEALRK IN DRUGS and MEDICINES A FUI.L LINE OF CHEMICALS, DYE STUFFS, Paints, Colors Oils and CONBTANTL-S OK HAND. FOI.L LINE .OF KFATEWT MEDICINE?, TOJLET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries'. Physicians' Prescriptions \ Carefully oompounded^by a Registered Pharmacist, • Your Patronage Is respectfully solicited. am ----JULIA A, STORY One Poor Went of Hirer side Bo M cHervry, 111 a GEO. W. BESLEY, ... _ Illinois, .DEALER IN.. DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES. PURE WINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL FUEPOSES. Also, Bottled Al© and Porter for Medical Use. * |jj|P The best brand- of Cigars and Smoking a id Chewing To­ bacco always on hand. Physicians' Prescriptions Ov ' •r.; " Carefully compounded Give me call. GEO. W. BESLEY. West M'.Henry. 1898. | THE McHENRY 1BD J. H. MILLER, Prep. All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED V*. ORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. The verjjbest Eoeene Oil only 8c at Stoffel's. JForoijgrn and; .American1 Granite a Specialty. 1 McHENPV, ILL