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,1'?, • mjm John Sikw. of Uray's Lake, was Monday. James B. Ferry *M io Chicago on JCDnday. Thomas Murphy was ia Chicago Tnesday. Wm. Whiting tai li tiw big d«jf Toeeday. T Miss. Mary May 'was a Chicago visitor Tneeday. . ; ; Henry DOTS was otir from TOLA Monday. George Barke waa at the ooutj Mt Monday. J. Freund waa down from Fox Lake Saturday. C. Reamer, of Chicago, spent the Sab* both here. Rev. Father Kirsch was ia Chicago Wednesday. Mrs. John 1. Story waa la (Qhieago Wednesday. : A. Granger waa ont from Chicago <mr Sunday. Mies Eva William* made Chicago a •isit Tuesday. James Powers was op from Terra (fetta Sunday. ( Amos Jackson, of Gray'a Lake, was here Monday. Ed. Whiting was down from Rtng- wood Sunday. Mrs. Ben Baas, Jr., was a Chicago liUtor Monday. ^ames Murry, of Yolo, made this place a brief call Sunday. Joseph Freund, of Johnsbunr, was a fipitor here Monday. - Oscar Oleeon, of Woodstock, called on Itiends here Sunday. \ Bister Jsleetine, of Milwaukee, was brre during the week. •Ben Frett was here from Chicago the aarly part of the weex. Mrs. E. Howe was in Chicago Monday, studying spring styles in millinery. Geo. W. l esley made a business trip to Chicago the early part of the wee*. _ John Krouse and G. Felt* were vis­ itors at Wauconda during the week. Roy Colby and E. Matthews wees at W auconda for a short time Sunday. Miss D. J. Cooper was in Chicago on a brief visit the early part of the week. A. 8tone and wife were over from Woodstock the forepart of the week. John Raymond, of Yolo, took the train here Monday morning for Chicago. Hi nry Christopher returned to Chi­ cago Monday after a few days sprat here. Wm. Rothermal came home from Fort Sheridan Friday for a few days' visit. Mrs. Ella Lamphere, accompanied by her son, Ray, were at Elgin dnring the week. M. J. Walsh was in the Greater Chicago Wednesday looking after pur Supervisor Criety publisher hia report in this weeks issue. Remember the school eat nrtainment, which occurs 4pril 21. j Farmera compluia on accouttt of the Scarcity in seed potatoes. - Several improvements are being made in the McHenry Creamery Co. plant this week. Spring work has begun in earnest and the plowshare is fulfilling its mission in earth. ______ H. C. Mead waa given aa Invitation to Speak at the G. A. R. camp fire at Nunda last. Tuesday evening. Supei visor W. A. Cristv has been confined to his home for a f JW days this week on account of sickness. x f- James R. Cle*ry was at Woodstock to attend the monthly horse sale Wed­ nesday. Chas. T. Eldredge was at Wauconda last week Friday looking after business matters. Mrs. Geo. L. Surrick arrived home Saturday from a short visit spent in Chicago. Harry Wightman drove to Wan. conda on a visiting tour the forepart of the week. Peter Stockfleld. one of Yolo's resi­ dents, was in McHenry the early part of the week. Joseph McAndrews, of Ridgefleld, exchanged greetings with friends here Saturday* The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E church will give a sociable tonight at the residence of G W. Besley. THB PLAINDKALKR will hereafter have a letter from the public schools, written by a member of the high scho >l. /GEO. SMITH has entered Tiara PLAIV- BALER office and is rapidly becoming aVersant with the art of prnting. Mr. and Mrs. Martin May, who rtosides hear Richmond, mourn the death of their little infant baby, who died Mon­ day. L. McOmber, the hustling hardware man, was at Lake Geneva Monday* where he sold a large out lay of hard­ ware. . Persons who have read#tbe Prairie Farmer are continual subscribers to it. It can be had with TUB PLAINDBLEB for $2 per year. # Miss Frances Osborne will lead the Y. P. C. U. devotional meeting at the Uni- versalist church, Sunday evening, April 16. Subject, "Growth." The Bicycle Contest! THE PLAINDEALER Bicycle Contest ia now open to all, and the person doing the most genuine hustling from now until June 1, 1899, will capture the prize. The conditions of the contest are as follows: Each contestant will receive credit for hia or her work by votes. One year subscriptions will count fifteen votes, six months subscriptions seven and one-half votes and three months subscriptions three and one-half votes. In giving credit in this manner there can be no misunderstanding ia the matter. All the names handed in must be as NLW, BONA FIDE subscribers. The prize is a beautiful high-grade Aj*x Bicyle. F. L, McOm­ ber. the hustling hardware dealer, is agent for the wheel and it is now on exhibition In one of his show windows. The public i« A^ ,• ^ * w .mm* " t.** •••.*. 1 • VAWUXIUV VUV N UA.A • TRIG WILL TXWLLFL every courtesy and treat you right. POTT HAI.E-AHY QOANTIT* or TBK J? Itonanz* whlt« ste<1 oats and clover >-n«l timothy w d U ia free from any a-rt ail foul weed*. Apply to the Wilbur Lumber Oo. FOtt S4LK-30Q WHITE OAK POST . They are elreadv pointml and were eat iMt winter. 418 LAWRSNOI MOGOB PitlrieOruTt, 111. LOOK AT THIS.--HT BEST J^UBLB barneaa with band made collars are rt. duotd from #31 to #S7. T IM are bar«aina. O. L. HCBBAKD. Nundy 111, FOR SAt.E-ON« SHARK IN Henry dreamery Co. plaut. T Utt MO Inquire of > , (JrKngnr, manager Wilbur Lumoer Oo Weti McBenrr, 111. pVJRRKVl'- THE PROPERTY OK THK r eou h **8trnin#r of the public square, cuntisiing of a IB room bouse, 34x45 ; 2 wella, 1 iarKA<'istttn,a iwrns. 14x15 nnd 14x20. in­ quire of Jfiit, A.OOX, l mile south of Mctienry, Railway Time Table. Taking effect ^unda*, Oct, 80, ](M, at I " * «i o'clock follows; t Passenger t Freight * l'assei ger. t Passenger . trains wul pass GOD'S lelleury as 10:00 A. K. .ll;to *. it, . «:«5 I». M. . 6JSI V. M. 0->HK> SOUTH,,, ° * Passenger 7:82A, M f Pssnenger 8.25A. M. f P*Aem<er... .. ................... 8;20 P. M. t freight ...... .;«i;it BXPLAIMATIOV. • •• »-D*»ry. " ' tlHlly wept Sunday. B, BUSS,| vgeht, MeHenry,|IU. ^| €&arlie Wright and Geo. Gilbert were Sycamore Sunday. ^. Miss Myrtle Slimpin was a visitor ..'lb Wauconda Sunday. v T. P. Gleason returned to Chicago the •gArly part of the week. Chas. T. Eldredge called on his brother at Richmond Tuesday. 1 #r, Bert Sutton, of Solon, was a McHenry *^V5irlsitoF during the week. < Samuel Hill paid Chicago a visit the ' laiddle part of the week. Miss Edith Carpenter was a ffaa- «oada aojouraer Sunday. Boot Esh, oi Spring: Grove, was in this place during the week ^ Casper Hnber, a resident of Big %i ' floliow, was here Monday. •r . Miae Jeeue Baldwin spent Sunday with f iber mother in Crystal Lake. Miss Kate Schreiner returned home >i, -8unday from a visit to Elgin. | Miss Rosena Reynolds visited with pl1• Jrionds at Wauconda Sunday. Robt. Sutton left for Eigin Friday, > - where he went for a few days. . Joseph Reed, of Lake Geneva, made this city a brief visit Tuesday. &:3' Miss Bessie Mason spent the Sabbath - / with her parents at Ridgefleld. Avis Cook, of Wauconda, was attend- ing to busine m here Saturday. #John Gibbins was here from Wan- conda the forepart of the week, f ' Chas. ChapeD, who is a traveling s&lee- W' • man, was at home over Sunday. , |ky; Miss Winnie Grimoldby was at Wau- K- \y conda on a brief visit Saturday. John Glosson and wife visited in Chi- cago the early part of the week. - Peter Bowers, one of Yolo's prosper- I t ous farmers, was here Saturday . 8. 8. Chapell made a business trip to 'filial' Whsaton and Chicago Thursday. 4 Harold Cristy, of Ring wood, was the .": guest of his cousins hare last week. Chas. Page transacted business for tiie ; Ifefianry crsamety Oo. ia Chicago on Twaday. Miss Annie Effllng waa a guest among friends at Johnsburg and the B«y dur­ ing the week. Wm. Cornwell and wife, of Aurora, were in this city for a few days the early part of the week. Thomas Walsh, accompanied by Miss Florence Searls, called on friends at Wauconda Sunday. Artie Bickler left for Chicago the early part of the week, it being his intention to remain for a week or so. Mrs. H. T. Fuller, whose home is in Wauconda, made McHenry friends a visit during the early part of the week. Chas. Peters, Sheriff Magerstadt's chief clerk, was out from Chicago sev­ eral days during the week, enjoying a duck hunt while here. States Attorney V. S. Lumley, John M. Hoy, Eugene Hoy, Geo. L. Murphy, D. L. Quinlyn and Theb. Hamer made up a Woodstock party who spent a few days during the week along the banks of the Fox in search for trucks. Ed. French, whose home is in Wan- donda and who is engaged as a tevcher at Griswold Lake, was here for a few days this week and also at Riugwood. Mr. French ha& been enjoying his spring vacation and will begin bis term of teaching Monday. Dr. C. H. Fegers is enjoying a visit from his brothers, Rev. Father Fegere. of Sterpng, III., and Dr. Fegers, of Keo­ kuk, Iowa. Father Fegers was at one time the pastor of the Johnsburg par­ ish, but is now in charge of the parish at Sterling. ' The Lady Foresters are making big preparations for the May party to be given in Stoffel's hall on Monday even­ ing, May I. Chas. T. Granger is buying several rloads of corn this week. Dr. Wells shows us an old envelope that was used by the college of Physi­ cians and Surgeons when he was man ager of the athletic team. O. L. 0<ren, township school treasurer, publishes his financial statement of re­ ceipts and expenditures of school money in their issue of THE PLAINDEALER. SOLON. Mrs; Richard Alyward is oar tbs aick list. Mrs. Joha Merrill is slowly improving from her recent illness. Mrs. Stevens, of Richmond, fcere caring for Mrs. John Merrill. ' Mesdames C. H. Cornish and Geo. Vogel were Antioch visitors Sunday. John Hendricks, of Woodstock, was seen on our streets one day last week. Mesdames Uobt. and Chas. Turner were visiting at Spring Grove Sunday last. Mr. and Mrs. Housholder, of Hebron, were visiting la this vicinity one day recently. Mrs. I.X. Wa01HN^i$Tusftday with her daughter^Mrs. Geo ^Jifrey, at Rich mond. WaMiW Reading^ and wife were the jjaeets of Woodstock relates Saturday itnd Sunday. Richard Aylward and family enttr tained relatives from McHenry one day of the past week. Fred Wilson and family spent Sunday at Spring Grove, the guests of W m flames and fumily. * Thomas Thompson and «wife, from Richmond, were the guests of irienda in this village Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Yerkes, of Algonquin, spent several days of this week and last with her parents here. * Medames John and Thomas Hodge and son were the guests of James Hodge and family one day last week. > Earl Monear and Russell Turner were guests of the former's cousin, Kirk Craine, near Spring Grove, last Sunday. Miss Alios Reading and Walter Read­ ing were the guests of Miss LaVerna Mcintosh, near Richmond, one day recently. Willie Yerkea apd a boy friend, of Algonqain, were the guests of the form- er's grand-parents, John Sutton and p t»nrt !<v;' Mrs. Eddie Menear and Misss Maria Brown came home Saturday from Beloit, Wis., where the former has been receiv­ ing medical treatment, intending to return again soon. Quite a number o( the young people attended the party at the home of W. H. Davis. It is needless to say that all enjoyed themselves as they always do when they gather there. \ Miss Bird Hodge commenced to give lessons thig week to her jarge class in music, including pupils «at Wilmont, English Prairie, Spring' Grove, Rich­ mond, Ringwood and Solon. Miss Hodge is one of the leadirig music teach­ ers in this part of the county and all consider themselves fortisyata in pro­ curing one so capable of success. The Willing 'Workers will meet on Thursday afternoon of nsxt week with Mrs. Lydia Owen. All the ladies are in­ vited to. attend. MRS JAY VAN 9LTKI, BEN. t The Plaindealer and Prairie Farmer $2.00 per Year. iw&w? Ray Lntnphere has been duly installed clerk at the Riverside House to take ihe place of Lewis Lincoln, who expects itb leave for Elgin io a lew days to accept a position. , F. L McOmber uses his advertising space this week in quoting his customers some good bagains io paint. Those who contemplate making purchases will do well to read it. The Ladies Aid Society will hold a social at ths residence of Geo. W. Beshy thin (Friday) evening. Refreshments will be servjd and a good time is expected Come everybody. SEC. From a letter from Earl L. Mead, who haul been a resident cf Gray's Lake, it is learned that be has moved to Oak Park, 111., where he has secured a good posi­ tion in a drug store. The Prairie Farmer is one of ths best publications for farmers in the United States. It* subscription pries per year, 9100. Take it with Toys Fuu- DEALER tor (J per year. THE PKANDEALER bicycle contest' is now opened and the priz i will be a great capture" for someone. June 1st it closes, so don't lose any tint* la trying to get into the band wagon. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Miss Cora Wilson next week Friday afternoon at the usual hour. Tea will be served from 5 until 7 o'clock. Evevy* body is invited. spent The "Marquis" and thl' "Winner" are the hats that are to be popular this season. Call at Mrs E. W. Howe's mil­ linery parlors and order one. A choice line of Knox sailor hats at Mrs. E W. Howe's millinery parlors. Call and see our large stock of Glaaa- ware and Fancy China. A. P. BAKR. 11 you want to see the flnest stock of Lamps to be found in McHenry county call at the Farmers Store West McHenry. A. P. BAER. AU goods fresh and new and Prices ths Lowest, at the Farmer's Nto-e. Call ia and learn our prices. No trouble tn show Goods. A. P. BAER If you are looking for bargains do not fail to call at the Farmer's Store before you buy. We know ws can surely *av« > on money. A. P. BAN, Clothing bargains with all the nroflt sawed off. Leave your measure for a new spring suit at M. J. Walsh's. No person can afford to buy shoes without at least sseing our lines. Ia* spection invited. , M.J.WALSH. Ali the new and prosper shapes and colors in hats, call and see them. M. J. WALSH. 8eal of Minnesota and fancy flour at M. J. Walsh's. Our 50 cent liue of overalls, jackets and shirts is the best in town. M. J. WALSH. Our prices insure a big saving in plow shoes. Call and sse them. M. J. WALSH. All kinds of standard garden and seeds at S. Stoffel's. fl3ld For new arid cheap wall paper go to 8 Stoffel's. Get your Easter clothing of 8. Htoffel Also hats, footwear and furnishings. A bio: stock of the fully warranted Dutcheas trousers at S. Stoffel's. ~ New carpets Stoffel's. and oil cluthsa S. new Douglas shoes at S. Sen those Stoffel'j. Ail kinds of harness goods to close out cheap at S. Stoffel's. It will pay you to look for your cloth ing where the assortment is largest, new, clean and uptodate. Prices right at Jonn J. Miller's, West McHenry. Buy your clothing at J. J. Miller's, West McHenry. To be in Hie follow the your clothing wants to J. Jrecession for . Miller's. For fine and medium footwear that is up to date iu style, low down on price and of good service at S. Stoffel's- Dr Ball's Oougrh Syrup should be kept in every household. It is the best remedy for cough or cold, and is especi­ ally recommended for that grippe cough. Price 25 cte. A CARD. We. the undersigned, to hereby agree to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded. JULIA A. STORY. 21-6m BIN A WOOD • W. E. Bishop, of Elgin, Is spending a few days here. Wilbur Bassett and wife attendsd the church here Sunday. Mrs. J. W. Grimoldby spent part oi last wssk at Wauconda. Eber Bassstt and wits spent Saturday evening with friends here. R. Tweed, of Davenport, Nei, spent Sunday with friends here. Mrs. Merriman, ot McHenry, Sunday with her sister here. Mrs. J. Kemerling has been spending a few days with friends in the city. P. S. Harrison attended the princidals' meeting at Woodstock on Saturday last. Miss Myrtls Stevef» visited with friends ia Ostend several days last week. Grandma MeCollum ^pent her 86th birthday with her daughter, MM. A Dwelly. Miss Winnie Grimoldby is unable to attend school this wsek on acconnt of sickness. Bert Bell and .Tames Green moved Miss lngall's household furniture to Elgiu on Monday. The remains of Mrs. Wm. Nicklo, of Moreland, were brought hnre for Inter­ ment last Thursday morning. She was a former resident of this plan*. 'J rwding an advertisement tl Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diar- rhoea R«in»>dy in the Worcester Knt>r- prtae recently, which leads me to write this. 1 can truthfully nay I never used any remedy «>qn«il to it for colic and diarrhoea. 1 have never had to nse more than one or two doses to cure the worst cMse with myself or children --W A STHOUD, Popcn-oke City, aryland. For sale by J. A, Story. "A word to the wise is sufficient" and a word from the wise should be sufficient, but you ask, who are the wise? Those who know. The oft repeated experience of trustworthy persons may be taken for knowledge. Mr. W. M. Terry says Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gives bet GiilL;uct;Ga than any other In the market. He has been iu the drug busi­ ness at Elkton. Ky., for twelve years; has sold hundreds of bottles of tbif remedy and nearly all other con?h medi­ cines manufactured, which shows con­ clusively that Chamberlain's is the most satisfactory to the people, and Is the best. For sale by J. A Story. i-Mi'j; -i j iJ«JB- You have used all sorts of cough reme­ dies but it does not yield i it is too deep seated. It may wear itself out, in time, but it is more liable to produce la grippe, pneumonia or a seri­ ous throat affection. You need something that will give you strength and build up the body. SCOTT'S EMULSION will do this when everything else fails. There is no doubt about it It nourishes, strengthens, builds up and makes the body strong and healthy, not only to throw off this hard cough, but to fortify the system against further attacks. If you are run down or emaciated you should certainly take this nourishing food medicine. i 50c. and ft.00, »11 druggists. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, New York. * within the bounds of conservative statement to say that' so Other House in the county can furnish a better paint than IWIII II MUM - _ 1° view of the great number Of different brands of Mixed , \ Paint now on the market thia is a broad statement, yet ab&o- &' t . tutely true, ^ 'A-: ^ coafc or *wo °* good paint, properly applied, will make ' I"? h°Use appcar as dean and ^esh as though it were newly^-T ' The S^eate8t care, however, should be exercised in the a f8 a P°°r article is worse than valueless, •, item of' labor is by far the greatest part of the expense in. -fainting a h6use, therefore, it is highly important to save the - -,£] Jeos| of labor by buying only paint which will prove the best » land the most durable. In order to be sure that you get the „ ?>< .. j. %)e8t, see to it that every can you buy has on it, signed by the , ^ ,_;:-trl^lianufac^urer8j a guarantee that the paint js absolutely pure • and free from every adulteratidn. :»•; P,r.°.wn Cottage Oofors are guar-.'; ;^Vj»nteed to be composed of Strictly iJure white lead, Oxide of/;#| Zinc Tinting colors, Pure Linseed Oil, and entirety freo^ * vV ' # a from adulteration. We further guarantee that Crown Cot- ^ Colors will go farther, wear longer and look better than- ^<Jany brand of mixed paint on tie market Furthermore, wd f §| Will state that should you find that rown Cottage ( oIotb, when properly applied, will not give entire satisfaction, wo will supply you free of charge with su^cdent material to da t e entire work over again. 4 . ' i' *>< % r Yoors Respectfully, West Side Hardware. . F. L. McOMBER. a's The McHenry Marble and Granite Worits! _ f (tiJSt : All Kinds of CEMETERY WORK At Low Prices" , v \ ^ j> i t* s«l "t' -- » rull l'l of 2 FINISHED WORK ;4I Always -\f. v Foreif n and merlcan Granite tt Pppeittltyi ^ McHenry, 111. J. H. MILLER. .W We Sell Clothing! ' » A * Well posted dressers say we sell the best rgarments in tbif! place. You'll say so, too, if you take the trouble to in* . m vestigate. Quality, Durability, Economy and Style are S? the points we insist on. ** ' I ! Our Spring line of shoes is the largest and best assort stock in town, fo Blacks, Tans and Chocolates, ki& an oloth tops. > v " Fancy Shirts^ - Collars, - Spring Stock of Hats, - Caps, - and *: Neck l?iesii Dry Goods,. ^ Etc* Canned Goods, - Flour, - Corn Meal*, T J&raham Back Wheat. <->v. AGENT OONTINBNTAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. Yours Triply, M, J. WALSH, Citizens Telephone, No. 20. West McHenry, III ZD-A-Xursr Erxioxj^LSioisrs Through fimt clnm and Tburiet Sleeping Oars to points in California | and Oregon every day in the year via the • J Chicago, Union Pacific and North-vmtera Line Personally Conducted Excursions ̂ Every Thnraday. a LOWEST RAXES 8HORTE8T TIME ON THE ROAD ^ FINEST S ENERY. J Only ront* by which yon can Iflave hom« any day in fcho wee\ and t.r vtl in • tourist care on fastest trains all the way. For pamphlets and information inqnilf . of nearest agent. • > (leap & Irll-Westerfl Sailtay/: s*^ •Ive ^ The most nlgnlflcant - combination of Initial! In the paint , V S W P. People who paint know that this idgniflcance la based on experience-the experience of 30 years la e, sclentlflo paint making--th» 80 yearn of pluddibj inaUd iu the production of The Sherwin-Williams Paints ,i(ESr -1 tit* flnnat mlnU the world over-- tho paints that cover naoet, look ben^ . ionKesU most economical and always full measure. They embrace ry kfnrt of pwtnt--not one paint for all purposes, but a different for each surface. Insist on your painter• using The Sherwtn- Williams Paints. If your dealer doesn't handle thorn, send, us a ttt: 2̂ \ pol'taT' ardand we'wi'il ^eyou'wheVe to get the,£ "Paint Points," our book on painting sent free on request. THE SHERV/IN-WILLIAMS CO.* PAINT AMD COLOR MAKBKS. 26iu SU'wart Avenue, Chicago: also Cleveland. New York, Montreal. & B, PERKlUS, Agent, McHiory, AUinois.