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sPBisfi poy?,,,, . Mrs. Sarah Spe*r« 1mm b^en ©ntt» sick list lately. AL Paeey, of Wiim<% in mm one day last week. Will Hanke will make a visit to friends -in the vicinity of Burlington soon. 5- Mr. and mIp. John Bell attended the Fred Bell sale at Ring wood last Friday. 4, Lawyer I>. Smiley and Mr. Lowell '• ( were ".jf of the week. ^ • k Mrs. Mrytie Williams, of Lotus Point fiflai'^has been quite sick. Dr. Carr, of Anti- och, being in attendance. ' Thomas O. Turner, of Dayton, will -return here in a few days and remain here during the summer. Robt. Thompson will break up house­ keeping and. will have a sale of his per­ sonal property Saturday, Mar. 8. Wm. Watts' sale was \frell attended' Monday and articles sold well, moral, 'advertise in The Plaindealer and employ v r Vogel as auctioneer. The friends of Hon. Fred Hatch are * ' preparing to welcome himself and bride me. We understand they are enjoy­ ing a trip through the south. We were sorry to hear that Chas. Cornish, of Solon, had been stricken •with paralysis and now lies in a serious condition one side being paralysed. Sleighing parties occupy the attention of the young people nowadays. Tues­ day night Miss Alexander treated the school to a sleigh ride, and judging from the sounds of hilarity we would con­ clude enjoyment reigned, especially as as a tip-over was part of the program. Saturday evening a party of young people gathered at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Neish to enjoy their hospitality. Dancing and" games filled the hours and all too soon the part­ ing hour came. Delicious refreshments were served. Those present were Misses Bee Baurs, Edna Pierce, Laura Lichty, Mabel Neish, Belle Neish, Ada West- lake, Ina James, Helen Moss, May Sykes, Alice Thompson, Lucy Gary. Messrs. Lawrence Wiederman, Oliver Neish, Kirk Craine, Arthur Wiederman, Earl and John Westlako, Howard Westlake, Raymond Moss, Francis Jauies and Irving Wiederman. ^ dUx-v Ttrts GlUl'lUng bin; sftonowaemne that Mrs. John Craine had passed away^ during the night, her death occurring two o'clock. For several yoars past Mrs. Craine lias suffered terribly from heart trouble) and it has been feared tliat she could never be Well again, but .. . ,, KICHMONfi. Operetta Satnrdayniĵ ht. miss her friends have hoped with each pass­ ing season that she might be spared to them but the great endurance and the brave straggle that she had ever made was two much for human strength and now she is at rest, and for her all earth­ ly trials are She lea^6¥lier hus- baiuT, one son, Kirk, and a host of rel­ atives Slid friends to mourn their loss. : . SOLON. Miss Bird Hodge is home from Lake Geneva. She will go back soon. Charles Cornish has had, a stroke of paralysis and is very ill at present. ; Mrs. Elliot Croply has been quite sick for over a week. Dr. Fegers is in at­ tendance. ' George Sutton was, a caller at John Bell's, near Spring Grovel on Monday of this week. W. J. Overton went td New Lisbon, Wis., the first of the week to buy A <6ar load of cattle. , The Cemetery Aid Society will meet with Mrs. James Harness Wednesday afternoon March 7. James R. Overton, who is attending college in Chicago spent a part of last week with his parents here. Devin Bell, of Spring Grove, ancf Miss Sadie Stiekton, a visitor there, called on friends here Tuesday evening. The dance at McHenry Feb. 22, was well attended by our young people. All had a very pleasant time and they are anxiously looking forward to the to the next one--Easter Monday. T F. Williams drove to 4j»iapch one day last week. - , Mrs. Fred Parsona was a Chicago jailer Monday. ,,v- V Mrs. Lytlia Dennison is visiting rela­ tives at Geneva. Mr. »n<T Mrs. George McConneli Spent Monday in Chicago. Mrs. Richard Cole was in Chicago the latter part of last week. * > ' 'Vera" Cole has gone to visit relatives at Weeping Willow, Neb. John Reynolds was- transacting busi­ ness in Chicago Saturday. ' George Eldredge was transacting busi- in Chicago last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ston&v drove to Hebron one day last week. f Mr. and Mrs. George 0«niond were ^nnty seat criers the latter part of last week. . . • , Miss Margaret Summer has been visit­ ing relatives and friends in Chicago for several days. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Guptill, of Genoa, were here Thursday night to attend the W. R. C. dance. A. M. Wray, who is attending the Chicago Veterinary College spent Sun­ day with his family. , ^ George Shibley came put from Chi­ cago to visit relatives in this place the latter part of last week. Mrs. Sarah Bohart and sister, Mrs. A. M. Ray, of Delavan, Wis., were calling on relatives at Genoa Tuesday.» The Martha Washington concert and ball given at the opera house last Thurs­ day evening by the W. R. C. was the most enjoyable affair of the season. Ail exceedingly large crowd was present both to the concert and the dance and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Last Saturday evening a party of young folks assembled together and wended their way to the home of, Miss Helen Wray for the purpose of giving her a Surprise party and they succeeded. The evening was spent in playing games and all went merry. Refreshments con­ sisted of ice cream and cake. Tho pupils of the intermediate and grammar departments will give at the opera hoflse Saturday evening, March 8, the juvenile operetta entitled "Golden Hair alid the Throe Bears." The par­ ticipant will dress in appropriate cos­ tumes which will prove an interesting feature, especially to the younger ones. No titne or expense is being spared and it is. safe to predict that it wiU ^ a sucdlss. * * " w/" I Banker Routs A Robbei^': J. R. Garrison, Cashier of the bank of Thcapiville, Ohio, had been robbed of his health by seriotts lung trouble until he tried Dr.King's New Discovery for Consumption. Then he wrote: "It is the be^t medicine I ever used for a se­ ver^ cold or a bad case of lung trouble. I always keep a bottle on hand." Don't suffer with Coughs, Colds, or any Throat, Chest or Lung trouble when yon can be cureft so easily. Only 50c and $1.00. Triqjl bottles free at Julia JS^T-Story's D r u g S t o r e . * / ' ' sQu»en Victoria'* Three Crown*. m Victoria has three crowns, none of which is tised except on extraor- <lina.*y occasions. The crown which she wore in the last grand reception weighs eight ounces. It is of pure gold and set with 2,673 diamonds and with 528 rabies. The other two ^crowns are simple bands of gold, each s*t with gor­ geous jewels. It is one of these latter crowns which is- worn when th« queen opens parliament# When she appears in the house of lords the large crown is taken from its place among the crown jewels in the tower of London and borne on a^plvet cushion ahead of the queen. • 'llj JO T o n X .4L Seals the ^ThB Kind You Have Aiways finqgft Signature "f "•u: W- • /.'T Accept no substitute ! Insist on LION COFFEE, in I lb. pkg& These articles mailed FREE in exchange for lion heads cut from front of i lb. LION COFFEE pkgs. Silk Umbrella (either Lady's or Gents). Sent by express (chrrjtj pre. paid), for 170 Don head* and > 2-cent stamp. A very fine umbrella, made of union silk-taffeta; 96-inch frame with seven ribs; steel rod and silver Congo handle. Would cost $2.00 at the store. UUlllfllliinm for the Money ! jfg$jy LION COFFEE and you will never use , any other. It is absolutely pure Coffee and nothing but Coffee. Fancy Gold Ring. For <8 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Ganulnc RubyS«tUa« Gold Ring. Por 28 Hon heads and a 2-cent •tamp. I a short ",i, .'•*> '• &;;Y These rings are geuuuie rolled-gold nlate, having the exact appearance ami qualities of solid gold, tne mut- aranceaird quulities of sol patterns and very popular. gold, and guaranteed by New j «i »l IsTRENGTH, PURITY AND FLAVOR To Determine the 81M. d» oo t- o u» <# <4 n H O Cut a strip of thick paper BO that the ends will exiu'tly niuet when drawn tiyhtly around second joint of the finger. Lay one end on this diagram at the 0, mid order the number tiie other end indicates. Dress-Pin Set. w- Hailed free for 15 lion heads and a 2- cent stamp. Three pins in the set (larger than shown), com­ posed of fine rolled- gold, with-handsome ruby-colored set­ tings. Suitable for waist-pins, cuff-pins, neck-pins or as a Child's set. Sash-Belt and Buckle. win ilkii Mention your waist-measure iirs^ when seadiug. ii SlaHad .r« i s iion heads cut from Uon Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp. itttest style oflirtportecl black Swiss gros- gram ribbon belting; stylish imitation oxidized silver buckle; neat, strong and fashionable. Silver Napkin-Ring. For 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Neat and substantial. Made of dur­ able metal, heavily silver- pi a t e d. Two different patterns. Coin-Purse. for 15 Hon heads and )a 2-cent stamp. <x>lor, 'dark brown. Made of fine kid leather; cham­ o i s l i n i n g : n i c k e l e d frame, with strong snap- fastening. Ladies' Pen-Knife. For 15 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2c •tamp. Large size; good nife terial; handles nicely decorated and assorted colore. "Knickerbocker" Watch. Pair of Lace Handkerchiefs. aiven for 175 Uon heads and a 2-cent stamp. Neat appear­ ing and an excellent t i m e - k e e p e r . S o l i d nickel-silver case, with ornamental back. Nickel movements, escapement fully jeweled. The famous " K n i c k e r b o c k e r " watch. Ladies' Watch Chain. A double strand of best silk cord, united at intervals with colored beads; neat and. substantial. For 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Two extra fin* cambric hand­ kerchiefs, witb b e a u t i f u l i m ­ ported lace me­ d a l l i o n i n s e r ­ tions in the cor­ ners. Half-inch hem, machine hem s t i tched ; Stylist* and dur« able. A pair of. these handker* Chiefs given for 18 lion heads cut from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2c. stamp. Children's Picture Bode. Gent's Watch. flailed free for 90 l|on heads and • 2-cent stamp. The celebrated " Inger- rstenr- wound and stem set; durable nickel • plated case; each watch accompan­ ied by guarantee of the maker. A re­ liable time-keeper. G i v e n f o r 10 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. Sixteen large pages of Mo- iher (JCCSG Melodies illustrated and with nicely lithographed c r t v e r . W e h a v e dilTerent books, so you can get ah as­ sortment. Art Picture, " Easter Greeting" G i v e n f o r 6 Uon heads cut front Lion Cof­ fee wrappers and • 2-cant stamp. A highly artistic picture, that will grace the finest drnw- ing-rooui. The background of royal dark-blue furnishes an a p p r o p r i a t e , contrast to the little girl and her white East­ er lilies. 8ize, 14x28 inches. For 10 lion lieads ninl 2 cents we Will sent! it tinned ! Flower Picture. Ladies* Pocket-Book. Century Cook-Book. Large size and latest shape. Black seal-grain leather, with five separate divisions,including a tuck-pocket with flap to hold visiting cards secure. Given for 25 Holt heads from Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2c. stamp. Table Cover. Durable, dark- colored material that will stand washing. 3J inches including fancy fringed bonier1" Mailed free for 25 Hon heads and a 2c• stamp. "CENTURY C00H BOOK 368 pages of valu- able cooking re­ ceipts, also treatise on the labor of the k i t c h e n , d i n i n g - room,laundry, sick­ room. and remedies for the more com­ mon diseases. Given for 15 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. " Boys' Pocket-Knife. The "Easy- Opener": strong, sharp blade: red-wood handle. f!M* 12 lion heads and • 2c. stamp. For 8^ion heads and a 2c. stamp. American Beauty Roses and Lihes-of- the-Yalley. Size, 11x24 inches. Bright and artistic coloring. ** The Dancing Lesson." Tvxir P a* The prreen grass and trees, the nt«« brown kitten and the girl's snow-white dre.ss torm a pleasing combination of col­ ore. Size. IS x 21 inches, /tailed free for 8 lion heads and a 2-cent stamp. m- ARE °NLY A FEW OF THE LION COFFEE PREMIUMS. Another II*. will shortly appear In this paper I Don't miss It I The grandest list of premiums ever offered I y°" kr0W Lu°N COf FEE by the wrapper. It is a sealed pack- | , ff k u ?1A ,n ,ront* 14 18 absolutely pure if the package J ' is unbroken. LION COFFEE Is roasted the day it leaves the factory. • IMPORTANT NOTICE. Whea writing for premiums send your letter in the .same envelope or package with the lion heads. If more than 15 lion heads are sent, you can save postage by trimming down the margin. Ask your grocer for large Illustrated premium list. Address all letters to the WOOLSON SPICE CO., Toledo, Ohio. • ./The Plaindealer will give ten dollars in prizes for three short Easter stories, the jftone^t^ t>e divided as fojlowf^; & ' V 5*" First Prize - $5.00 Second Prize $3.00 Third Prize • $2.00 Stories tost be original, containing between 1,500 and 2,000 words, and must l>a.at tbis office on or before the first day of April, 1900; The decision as to the merits of the stories will be made by three impartial judges, to be selected by The Plaindealer. Any • person, old or yoging, may enter the contest. No manuscripts will be returned. Can For further particulars address The Mctlemy Plaindealer (0. McHenry, Illinois. he U. S. flrmy and navy, rm-m he close of the S lothed, paid an< inish-American War. It gives interesting chapters on the Army, how they uro ft i, generally cared for. The Spanish-American war, every military and naval opem- ton described in detail. ADMIRAL DEWEY'S OFFICIAL REPORT OF TEE BATTLE CF A History from the era of the REVOLUTION Down to thi Close of SPMNI8H- AMERICAN WAH. s!/: A beautiftii art edition, magnifi­ cently ilhis-troi'. d, handsomely I* m nd in fact a RegtJiai $25 Book for euXy $10. One of i e most interest)"^ bookis ever pub­ lished. Itdcsctit a graphically the operations of ti.e Army and Nm\ j from 1776 dowji ta f AK ILL A. Rear Admiral Sampson's official report of the action off Ssmtiago, etc. We rutir- icture this book ourselves, and add to the cost of materia! and workmanship only one psnull prol'.t, hich enables tis so < rt'er it at this remarkably low price. It contains 43 large, full-page coloicd thograph illustrations, KM) pages of text, 133^x18 inches, full gilt edge, printed on extra hon\ v, •lvc*t finished book paper made expressly for Utie publication, and bound in moroc< o and alliv»"r !>iji keratol of a rich, deep brown and blue color. This magnificent book sent prepaid upon receipt $10.00, or by express, C. 0. D., subject to examination, upon receipt of $1.00 with the order, a idence of go<>d faith. If it Is not as represented above, do not take it. Order at once as this it •> opportunity that will not again be afforded by any publishing house Write as for «rar cat&leraft books, free. Address all oMe* to -fjjg WERNER COMPANY. 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