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Better get some now, as this sale is for a very short time. nhim Queen Olives, pint jar.. __ Apple Butter, pint jar ... B. & M. Baked Beans, No. 2 cans Early June Peas, No. 2 cans ... Yuban Coffee, per pound. Fancy Japan Tea, per poun£. Peanut Butter, 12 ounce jar Gold Roast Coffee, per pound Santa Claus Soap, per bar Dutch Cleanser, per can.._._ John Stoffel WEST McHENRY SSe 25c 15c 15c 4*e _Mc 25c .15c 7c .lie Have that Winter Overcoat or Suit cleaned and pressed before we close Sept. 15th. LOWEST PRICES THE TAILOR, \ LFORD H. POUSE xttaroey-»t-Law k M-f«t MtSmrj, m. Talepheae N*. 1M-S SIMON STOFFEL braiUM tgtnt for ill cImm of pi oyer ly in tin b«t eoanpantM WBST McHHNBY, - TI.TJNOIB JOHNSBtTRG G«t your fall and winter clothes cleaned, pressed sod repaired before the close, Sept. 15. Jones, the tailor. Quite a number of our people are planning on attending the dedication ceremonies at St. Mary's new church at McHenry next Tuesday. Our schools opened last week with a very good attendance and the good sisters aim to make the school year one of the most successful in the history of Johssburg. Qur citizens are very glad to have Dr. and Mrs. Mueller with us again. The community surely did feel lost without a resident physician during the doctor's service in the medical corps of the U. S. army. Ben Stilling, Jr., has purchased the Mrs. Castor Adams house north of thip place and will have same moved upon his farm, which he and his family expect to occupy. Some alterations are to be made on the home, we are told. Prank Mathieu, who left here about five weeks ago, is now playing sume of the big theatres up in Canada. Since leaving us he has played Cleveland, O., Erie, Pa., and Niagara Falls, N. Y. He expects to play New Yory City within the course of the next month. St. John's court, C. O. F., Will hold its annual election of officers at its hall here on next Saturday evening, Sept. 13. The importance of . the meeting should bring out a big attendance and there will be something doing after the regular business se sion that will interest all members. Be on hand. Mrs. Castor Adams, who resides a short distance north of this place, will dispose of her household effects at private sale at her home next Sat urday afternoon, Sept. 13. Mrs. Adams expects to soon leave for Adams, Minn., where she expects to make her home for the winter, at least, with her son, John, and family Our meat delivery truck was stopped by a deputy sheriff between here and Spring Grove one day re cently. No doubt the officer mistook the machine to be one used for the carrying of beer between Wisconsin and points in this state. The owner of the truck is a law-abiding and hardworking citizen and feels that an injustice has been done him by having his truck stopped and searched. RING WOOD Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sweet of Spring Grove called in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bacon of Crystal Lake were Sunday visitors in town. Mrs. Buckland entertained a lady friend from Crystal Lake last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hallstrom entertained company from Elgin over Sunday. Mrs. H. P. Buckland is slowly recovering. Her many friends hope to see her out again soon. The Sunday evening service will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Peet. Everybody welcome. Get your fall and winter clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired before the close, Sept. 16. Jones, the tailor. Mr. and Mrs. Wright and daughter of Wilmot were Friday evening callers in the home of Edson Hodge. Miss Lora Smith, who is working for the Chicago Portrait company, is spending her vacation with her parents here. The Mystic Workers of Ringwood will elect their officers Wednesday, Sep. 17. All members are ujrged to be present. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stephenson, accompanied by Misses Martha Daily and Corabel McOmber, were Elgin shoppers Saturday. Miss Corabel McOmber of DeKalb, who is teaching school at Woodstock, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stephenson. Ludwig Engstrom and Miss Mabelle Anderson, both of Ringwood, were quietly married last Wednesday. Their many friends wish them a pleasant voyage on the sea of matrimony. Mr. and Mr*. J. C* Ladd and Miss Agnes Bigelow motored to Brodhead, Wis., Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ladd returned Friday, while Miss Bigelow remained for a longer stay with her sister. . • ' TERRA COTTA Raymond Powers spent Sunday at J. M. Phalin's. Harry, Harvey of Chicago was a caller at John Pearson's Sunday. Miss Frances Knox of Woodstock spent the week end at her home here. Mrs. Mildred Hoffman of Slocum's Lake was a caller here Friday last. Miss Agnes Frisby was the guest of her sister, Clara, in Elgin Sunday. Mrs. Mary Grant spent Saturday evening with friends . at Crystal Lake. Mr. anct Mrs. Will Sund and children were recent visitors at G. Lindahl's. Thomas and George Kane of Ringwood were callers at J. M. Phalin's Sunday. Mrs. Phil Kane and daughters of Alabama called at J. M. Phalin's Sunday. William Erwin of Chicagp is spending a few days at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Geo. Frisby. Mr. and Mrs. M. Knox and family were callers at the J. J. Doherty home last Thursday evening. Get your fall and winter clothes cleaned, pressed and repaired before the close, Sept. 15. Jones, the tailor. Richard Fleming of McHenry demonstrated the Ford son tractor at the Henry McMillan farm here Saturday. Harry Brantingham of Chicago spent last Thursday evening at G. P. Bay's and also called at S. B. Leisner's. Mrs. Frank McMillan and daughter, Eleanor, visited with rdatives at Bassett Station, Wis., Saturday and Sunday. Misses Ruth Schoewer and Rosalind Nye of McHenry were guests in the J. M. Phalin home last Wednesday evening. --- •'•••••'ts Birthday Surprise Miss Anna Frisby was the vitilflii of a carefully planned and successfully executed birthday surprise at her home on the West Side last Thursday evening, when a company of friends called most unexpectedly to pass the evening with her and at the same time to remind her that another mile stone of her life's journey had passed. The victim of the Surprise was totally unaware and was away from her home when the invaders made their appearance. By previous arrangement she had been asked to take a walk with one of her friends and on her return to her home found her unexpected guests awaiting her. The surprise was complete and left the victim quite at a loss at what to do first. However, the shock soon passed over and all set out to enjoy an 'evening of unusual merriment. At eleven o'clock a most delicious chop suey luncheon was served. Miss Frisby was presented with a beautiful cut glass vase as a remembrance. These present were: Misses Mary Burke, Lena Stoffel, Elola Boyle, Lena Hartman, Kathryn Burks, Mesdames Geo. H. Johnson, Clara Starritt, Walter Warner and Nellie Bacon. A.Social Farewell A social meeting of the Altar and Rosary society of St Patrick's church .was called at K. of C. hall on last Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. A. E. Nye, an esteemed member of the society, who left with her husband, Prof. A. E. Nye, and family for their new home at Coal City, 111., on Sunday last. Thirty-three ladies were present to express tributes of appreciation, wlfich the honored guest won by her personal associations and the quality of service she hat; rendered the society socially. Rev. M. J. McEvoy, chaplain, opened the meeting with ah informal address, expressing regret in her leaving and also rejoicing with her in Prof. Nye's promotion. In behalf of the society she was presented with a dozen silver dessert spoons with cordial wishes for her future happiness and welfare. Mrs. Nye responded, assuring those present that their greetings would be treasured in her most cherished memories. Refreshments were served, a social hour spent and fond farewells expressed by individual members before leaving. Entertains For Daughter In honor of the tenth birthday an*, niversary of her daughter, Ruth, Mrs. Jos. Schoewer entertained a happy gathering of little folks at her home on John street last Saturday afternoon from two to five o'clock. Games of various kinds were indulged in by the little guests, after which refresh ments, consisting of ice cream, cake, fruit and candy, were served in the dining room, which was prettily deco rated for the occasion. The nuest of honor was remembered with numerous tokens by her little friends. Thos^ present were: Louise Weingart, Ber* teel Spencer, Stella Thurlwell, Cath erine Walsh, Roselind Nye, Bernice Weber, May Justen, Eva Whiting, Ad eline Perkins, Hazel Bacon, Ruth Phalin, Helen • Pries, Helen Wagner, Elsie Harmsen, Floribel Bassett, Violet Vycital, Elwood Winfield, Paul Kam holz and George Stenger. Surprise at Johnsburg Friends from this village WW Johnsburg to the number of about thirty-five tendered Dr. and Mrs. Ar nold F. Mueller a home-coming surprise at their home at Johnsburg on Wednesday evening of last week.- After the guests had arrived it was found that the Mueller home was a trifle sipall to comfortably accommodate the crowd so all were loaded into awaiting automobiles and carried to the Oak Park hotel at Pistakee Bay, where a delightful evening was passed at music, dancing and general merry making, the joyous event coming to a close with the serving of very palatable refreshments. All present" enjoyed the event to the fullest extent. A Farewell Suprise Mr. and Mrs. Math. Freund, who are preparing to move to Solon, where they will make their future home, were tendered a farewell sur prise by a company of their friends at their home north of Johnsburg on Monday evening of this v/eek. Cards and music furnished the evening's entertainment and at a late hour delicious refreshments were served. Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdames Mike Freund, William Freund, Steve Freund, Geo. Young, Nick Justen, Wm. Staines, Peter A. Freund, Joseph Kattner, Stephen Huff, Steve Engels, Nick and Mary May, Nick Freund, Martha, Susie and Dora Freund of Spring Grove. Surprised A company of his young friends journeyed out to the country home of Howard Phalin, south of town, last Saturday evening to remind him of his birthday anniversary. The party was in the way of a surprise, but it did not take the victim long to recover from the shock and make his guests feel perfectly at home. 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