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PLAINDEALER. VOLUME XXV. JlcHENRY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1899. NUHBER NdlERRY AS II IS TODAY. k; >ir ^V: GILBERT BRO'g. "There is no branch of mercantile trkte in any city that is so essential to the complete accomodation of the public as a first-class grocery store. Gilbert Bro's. know how to keep a first-class grocery store, and are men of ability. They deal in nothing bnt the freshest goods and sell them at a very small margin of profit. No similar con -em in McHenry handles a higher grade of goods in gro­ ceries and the like, and they are pur­ chased direct from manufacturers and importers. The prices at which they are offered to the public are very at­ tractive, especially to that class of buyers who want the most for their money. Gilbert Bro's. have cultivated a nice trade among our best people and their suocess continues day by day. Selling for cash, there is no loss to suffer conse­ quently they can undersell competitors who keep book accounts. Gilbert Bros. ate responsible gentlemen, and have a large circle of friends. AUG. BUCHHOLZ. - The tailor's art is one of the most diffi- Ctilt to thoroughly master in the wide range of business activity, and requires special talent and capacity. For this reason leading tailor's are compara­ tively few in number. Prominent among them is August Buchholz, a gentleman of vast practical experience and training in every branch of the art. You have a large, elegant line of im­ ported and dohiestic goods to select from, and as Mr. Buchholz personally attends to the cutting and construction of all garments they are marvels of pre­ lection in fit, style and finish. Clean­ ing and repairing are also done, and all work is warranted to be satisfactory. J. W. BONSLETT. In the details of constructing a build- there if? none that needs so careful attention as plumbing, etc. On the plumbing being properly done depends the comport of that structure, and to have it done so, only practical men should be employed. J. W. Bonslett is a sanitary expert and can furnish you plumbing, gas fitting, steam fitting, - bath tubs, sinks, pumps, as well as all kinds of tin and sheet iron work in a most satisfactory manner and at fair prices. • * M'HENRY ROLLER MILL gfe .The McHenry Roller Mill has added 1$) ;iij»ny improvements in the past few Weeks and is now in a position to turn out the finest grade of flour. This mill • is leased by S. Reynolds and its product is noted far and wide for being of a superior quality. For the past three years Mr. Reynolds has been in charge of the mill and during that time has made many friends. He keeps constant­ ly on hand a large stock of flour, feed lanai etc. Patronize home industry. • ' ./ JOHN LODTZ ' " ' We next come to the tailoring estab-, lishment of our enterprising and popu­ lar merchant tailor, John Lodtz. Mr. Lodtz has catered to the gentlemen of this part of the county for a number of years and has built up an enviable re­ putation for workmanship. He is a competent workman having had charge of one of the largest establishments in Chicago. His work in the past will in­ vite future custom. He will be pleased to have you call and examine his line of goods and quote prices. He guarantees f' ^perfect fit or no sale. ». p?-fX E. LAWLESS H ^ " This gentleman conducts a gentle­ man's furnishing and tailoring es- '^^itBWshment. He carries a large and complete stock of hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc. Mr. Lawless has been es­ tablished here for many years, being one of McHenry's old settlers, and de­ serves a share of your patronage, He has just opened up a new line of goods j| for the fall and winter trade and has ft marked prices away down. He repairs f clothing and ladies cloaks and coats. In his merchant tailoring department he nan sell vou a suit as cheap as yon can buy from any place and will guarantee a perfect St. M'HENRY STEAM LAUNDRY McHenry can justly boast of having one of the finest equipped and most suc­ cessfully conducted steam laundries in this section of the country. This in­ dustry is an important factor to our village and is in capable and enterpris- • ing hands. This establishment is muoh ' appreciated by its patrons and certainly 1 merits whatever patronage it receives. W- N. Wyekoff, the proprietor, made a .'great start and his trade has steadily in- ' creased. The laundry is equipped in first class mannef, with the latest ma»- ehinery for the production of the very finest work, which no better can be [turned out even in Chicago. Every or- •der receives personal attentiw J*u [Work promptly delivered. V ̂ , v: *,7 G. F. BOLEV . G. F. Boley, proprietor at the Mc­ Henry Brewery, ie a prosperous busi­ ness man and an experienced brewer. During the past year he has expended a great deal of money in remodeling his plant and he now has one of the most complete and up-to-date breweries in Northern Illinois. Among the improve­ ments was the erection of a large ad­ dition to the building and the putting in of a new boiler and engine, since which time he has manufactured the cele­ brated Pilsener brand of beer, a quality which is unsurpassed by any beer on the market. J. H. MILLER Few men have achieved a greater re­ putation or built up a better one lor first class work at an honest price than J. H. Miller. Mr. Miller turns out all kinds of marble and granite work at a gice that satisfies the closest buyer, e receives orders from all parts of the state and his business is rapidly grow­ ing. He can furnish any style or de­ sign that may be selected and at a price that defies competition. MRS. SEARLES We wish to call the special attention of our lady readers to the excellent mil­ linery store conducted by Mrs. Searlos and her purchases made for this season's trade. The display of fall and winter millinery to be seen here is exceedingly attractive and must be seen by the ladies to be appreciated. Mrs. Searles has been established a number of years and has always commanded a large patron­ age. She i« thoroughly competent and experienced and is thoroughly capable of catering to the most fastidious. MRS. J. W. SPAULDING AND DAUGHTER These ladies conduct a very fashion­ able and up-to-date millinery and dress­ making establishment. They have been established a number of years and have built up a splendid patronage. Mrs. Spaulding and daughter are ex­ perienced and competent in their line and their taste and judgment can always be relied upon. Their large and com­ plete stock of fall and winter millinery is ready and they will be pleased to show goods and quote prices whether you buy or not. 5- N. E. BARBIAN This gentleman is one of McHenry |j§ most enterprising business men. For the past few years he has been very suc­ cessful in the manufacture of cigars and in which he has achieved marked suc­ cess when the demand for his goods is considered. He makes only the finest grades and whether you buy one of his 5 cent or 10 cent cigars you get your money's worth. Mr. Barbian is a pleas­ ant gentleman and is thoroughly awake, to the needs of his customers. JACOB JUSTEN The gentleman mentioned above has for many years engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in this village and has had large dealings with the people in this line. He is familiar with the furniture trade and has always aimed to please and satisfy his custom­ ers. A visit to his store will show a large variety of furniture to select from, made at the first factories and sold at a very low price. The stock is very complete. He is a competent funeral director and embalmer and keeps on hunil all kinds of funeral supplies. C. G. BERNARD f To Mr. Bernard belongs the credit of building up business in McHenry in the line of custon boots and shoes and also repairing. During the time he has been established here he has acquired a high reputation for first class work. Boots and shoes made to order and repairing neatly and promptly done. All work warranted and satisfaction guarante^. BANK OF M'HENRY. This institution has proven through­ out its career one of the financial bul­ warks of the city, and one ever guided by the soundest and most conservative policy, A general banking business is conducted and upon favorable terms the accounts of manufacturers, merchants, farmers and individuals are received. Bills of exchange are negotiated and collections made at low rates. Com­ mercial paper is discounted and a majority of travelers today are mai possessed with too large a surplus of money, and this question is most im- Krtant to them. Five years ago John rmont assumed charge of the above hotel with this fact in mind. His hotel on the West side contains sleeping apart­ ments, a nice dining room, and the building is furnished with all the ap­ pointments and conveniences of a well regulated hotel. Travelers will find good accommodations and boarders a pleasant home. Mr. Dermont has re­ sided here a number of years and is well liked by all. His popularity is known to all and it is the wish of his friends that success will continue to crown his efforts. GEORGE W. BESLEY Purity in drugs and medical com­ pounds is a specialty upon which the establisnment of Geo. w. Besloy ha^- built a reputation. He began buisneat here years ago and has been indentified with the commercial interests of Mo- Henry since locating here. The stock carried is full and complete, and con­ sists of drugs and chemicals, patent . medicines, sundries, toilet articles, stationary, paints, oils and the like, while the store is nicely appointed. The compounding of prescriptions and family receipts is a feature in which this house takes particular pains to excel None but strictly pure and fresh drugs are ever permitted in stock, accuracy and purity being guaranteed, while charges are moderate. P. L. M'OMBER The establishment of F. L. McOmber is one of the important features of com­ mercial interests in McHenry. The business is an old established one and he has developed such capacity for prompt­ ly supplying all the requirement of the markets in his line as to make him a formidable competitor in business. He occupies spacious quarters and everything is up-to-date, while the en­ tire stock is equal to any in this section. It embraces heavy and shelf hardware, cooks, heaters and ranges, paints, oil, wire nails, carpenter and farming tools, etc.. and a speciality is made of tin and coppersmith work, guttering and rooting. '* SIMON STOFFEL. A . One of the most unique as well as im- tirtant enterprises of McHenry is mon Stoffel s general merchandise store on the West Side. It would be a laborious task to enumerate all the articles that comprise the stock carried here. You will find everything from the most trivial novelty up to articles of jjreat value and practical utility, includ­ ing dry goods, clothing, groceries, gent's furnishing goods, boots, shoes, tinware glasswear, crockery, notions, etc. Two rooms of ample size are occupied. His keen business methods have not been unavailing, and by honest dealing he is held in high esteem by all customers. Mr. Stoffel is also manager of the long distance telephone Co., in McHenry. HOLTZ & STILLING. y We desire to call special attention in this industral review of McHenry to the popular livery and feed stable of Holtz & Stilling. This business has been ably managed for two years by Mr. Hollas and is a great convenience for both those residing in town as well as those Who may drive in from the country. The best of care and attention is given to all stock by competent stablemen. The stock of horses includes some fine roadsters, and those who delight in making lively time "on the road" can be satisfied here; also gentle horses for ladies. Turn-outs can be had at the most reasonable terms. Holtz & Still­ ing never disappoint their customers, and are always reliable and faithful in meeting every demand of the public. MILO HOWE. "Music hath charms," so wrote the poet years ago and the same is true to­ day. About two years ago the gentle­ man above mentioned opened a music store in the Stoffel block and bv attend­ ing strictly to business and making good everv rrromise tna.de, built up s large and" increasing business. Mr. Howe sells pianos, organs, sewing machines and all kinds of musical instruments. . \ ' " : is ness in aft----All the latest in sheet music and musie A Thirteen Month Tctr, ^ It is suggested that on Jan. 1, 1900, new division of the year into thirteen months be instituted. If such a division , were made, the first twelve montl ^ would have 28 days or four weeks eac the new month 29 days, to make 3fi.c and 30 in leap years. After a few da; there would be no need to refer to endars, as the same day of the w would hate the same date through t' year. If Jan. 1, were, say, Monday, e ery Monday would be the 1st, 8th, 15tl and 22nd; every Tuesday the 2nd, 9t 16th and 23rd, and so on through tha year. The changes of the moon would be on about the same dates through thfc year, and many calculations, like tereet, dates on maturing notes, etc.* ' would be very much simplified. * The Newspaper Kan. "Everybody looks after the printer,* ̂ says an exchange. "If a newspapei man goes into a store he buys his goodies; like others. When he wants a new. , A shirt he does not go from store to storl l ' •> and take bids. If he gets a doctor or a f. . , lawyer he pays their bills. He neve* v: • * " thinks of asking a grocer to put in extra pound of sugar for a dollar. When he gets shaved out goes ten cents. If he buys a cord of wood or a bushel of pqr tatoes he knows he aught to pay a littljfr more than the market price. When couple gets married or there is a church ,,, ,? „> / festival he cheerfully gives a couple of • s ^ dollars' worth of notices free, but whelk there is a fifty cent }ob of printing the printer is asked to bid. After going tha . rounds and getting the bids down below " living rates, he gets the job providing he donates 10 per cent. These are fact* and there is nothing remarkable alxtui it only that the printers are such bloon|» ing fools as to allow it." If ^ "You can fool Some of the People." ?*> *"• » And still another swindler is reported by our exchanges. A bicycle rider stonf at a farm house and incidently remark! that he has ridden so far that he has b*>» come tired out, and if he could sell hit wheel for ten dollars he would take tl#e cars the rest of the way. The wheel ia a good one, almost new, and the farmer or his son jump at the bargain. A day or two later a man comes along ana says he had a wheel stolen, and learned that one had been sold there; he reads a perfect description, giving make and I number, and askes to see the , wheel | that was purchased. Of course it prove* to be the stolen wheel, the man takes it away, and the farmer loses his ten dol­ lars. A word to the wise is sufficient.^. ̂ The Author of "In Hi* Steps" The author of "In His Steps," tl* ̂ " famous religious book, of which over three million copies have now been sold* has been induced to answer, m an article which he has sent to The Ladies' Home Journal, the question which unconsciou^ ly comes to the mind after reading hit book: "Is this plan practicable in ou* present daily life?" Mr. Sheldon doeft not evade the question, but answers it in a direct and vigorous manner, and tells exactly what he believes would be the effect of his nlan upon modern bust ness methods ana present-day social life. ' A. B. Front'* Country Folk*. A. B. Frost, the artist, has under­ taken what is thus far his most ant* > bitious and sustained piece of work, in A series of eight paintings, entitled "A. B. Frost's Country Folks." The series will present the best of the American rural types in the different aspects of their social and neighborhood life. Each painting will be distinct, and be given a Full-page reproduction in The Ladies' Home Journal, the series running through that magazine for eight issues, beginning with the Christmas number. gome Wedding Gift*. A McHenry bride, who recently weit v to housekeeping, found that she had to begin work with six cut-glass cream pitchers and only one frying pan. She had five fancy salad dishes and no meat platter. There were seventeen ^ doilies in tlis hotiss and only two dish cloths. Still, if her friends were called upon, they would have all claimed that they had the best of sense. ' business left to its care. The manage­ ment is progressive and neglects no point of efficiency demanded by modern commercial practice, while at the same time it carefully guards the interests" of its depositors. Messrs Perry & Owen are gentlemen widely konwn in business circles for executive ability, prudence and strict integrity, and under their capable guidance the flourishing con­ dition of the bank has been established. THE PARK HOTEL. In all places there are numerous hotels, and the,first question which con­ fronts the traveler is, "where can I get tood comfortable accommodations for a amonnt W "*n<»ey i? ' ' • • : books will be found at his store. The store is gaining in strength and influence and the out look for a great business was never fairer. DEALERS IN MEATS. McHenry boasts of three meat mar­ kets, and good ones they are, too. On the west side Frank Wattles will be found conducting a first class mar­ ket. Frett Bros. & Witt and ThoS. Burke will serve customers on the east side. The most prompt and courteous attention is given to the wants of all patrons, and those who know the worth of a dollar and wish to save money, should give these enterprising gentle- HMem a wU. Sir Henry Irving on Shakenpeare. Sir Henry Irving devoted part of his summer holidays to writing an article, which he has given to The Ladiee* Home Journal.' It is called "Shake­ speare in Small Communities,"and tells how the study, reading aloud and acting of Shakespeare's works may be followed in communities away from the larger cities. Any Old Thing Ooe». The editor moved into John Graham's residence this week, where he will be glad, to receive wood, chickens, hay, corn, oats, pumpkins, or even money on sub- i scription (Tex.) ~ ipt"-' t Y, jk '"W.* vMi, A Enterprise. --Onward.