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w. «. T. U. DEPARTMENT Articles »n«i Notices under the abore heaj ftW> £urni«licd by the Ladies of the W* O, T, JT Mid the editor claims no pari or credit tor the sun** O W E N S ^CWOOD, W-u " - Why He Quit. „ A professional gentleman who was ac- cqstomed to take his morning glass, stepped into a saloon, and called for whisky. A seedy individual stepped up and said: "I say, 'squire, ean?t you ask an unfor­ tunate fellow to join you ? " Ho was annoyed by the man's familiar­ ity, and roughly told him: "I am not in the habit of drinking with tramps." * The tramp replied: < " %You need not be so crank? and high minded my friend. I venture to say that I am of just as good family as you are, have just as good an education, and- be­ fore I took to drink^was just as respects^ ble. What is more, I always knew how to act the gentleman. Take my word for it,: you Stick to John Barleycorn and he will bring you to just' the same place I am." :• _ - ;• / _ Struck with his words, the gentleman set- down his glass and turned Co look at him. His eyes were bloodshot, his face .bloated, his boots mi em a ted hie clothing filthy". "Then was it drinking that inade you like this?," ' ,-:t * "Yes, it was,, and it will bring you to the same if you stick to it." . ' Picking, up his untouched glass, he poured the contents upon the floor and said: "Then it's time I quit," and left the sa­ loon never to enter it again.--Classmate. West McHenry, III (SUCCESSORS TO PEEET & OWEN.) I „ Call in and see our new store. We have built on and remodeled the interior of our store, fitting up a separate room for Groceries, and changed things around in general, thereby making more room to show and sell goods. We now have as fine a store as there is in this section and are able to accbmmodate our customers better than - -everJbefore. We intend to make this your trading place , if accom­ modation, quality of goods and prices will bring you. " In Every Department We are giving some big bargains. Indigo Blue Prints, 'Standard,' 5c per yard ; wide Prints, 9c per yard. K Heavy unbleached Muslin 1 yd wide* 5c. and all other dry goods in proportion* 1 SPRING GOODS! HATS, newest, best and cheapest. Just received, a large stock of ladies Shi it Waists, in the latest styles and colors, at bed rock prices. Also, a lull line of Gents* S h i r t s i n a l l S i z e s a n d k i n d s , ; : . . We have a.large Jine On hand and invite you to come in and ex­ amine them. - A very large assortment of. Shirt Waists, in the latest patterns and styles, with detachable collars and cuffs, from 60c to $1.40 cach. BOOTS & SHOES, endless assortm't We have a full line of the celebrated M. D. Wells & Co.'s Boots and shoes, also a line of Richardson & Norcro^s' Shoes, for ladies, in tans and blacks. Call and see them. » NEW DRESS GOODS, We think we have the largest and finest line of Shoes ever shown in this city. All the latest styles in blacks, tans, chocolates and ox- bloods, both high shoes and Oxfords. Don't buy a shoe until you have examined our stoek. If you do you will be sorry. You are an jppj- * economical housewife ? Then you are interested in "Sherer's Tea" in Pails. Just see what you get for 50 cents I FIRST--a pound of excellent Tea, new crop, rich flavor and strong. SECOND--a one quart covered tin pail containing the tea. THIRD--a genuine imported china TeaCup and Saucer, full size, gold band, decorated and very hand­ some. Large assortment. Our offer to furnish free this ex­ ceptionally fine cup and saucer can only be continued for a short time. If no dealer near yon keeps it or will order It send us 65 cents in stamps and we will send Pail, Tea, Cup and /^.SlpFjwvSauoer by express to your rail- Ujte^^SaUroad station prepaid. Sherer Brothers, MITE£J| 24 Years at 37 River Street, Chicago* WALL PAPER, the most fastidious ^<©<©>€1® of all kinds We still continue to be headquarters for groceries at the very lowest possible price tor high grade goods, Arbuckle Coffee at 13 l-2c per lb. Lenox Soap 3c, Santa Claus Soap 3c. In our new Grocery department we are offering some rare bar­ gains in Canned Goods, Dried Fruits, Cookies, Crackers, and a great many other things. Washburn, Crosby's superlative Flour, at lowest market prices. Woven Wire Fencing, any width FLOUR MIXED PAINTS, guaranteed absolutely pure. Don't buy anj other as we have handled this paint for years and know it is as re presented. ' We would be pleased to name .you price on any items you may nee<|l. If our price is not right we will cheer­ fully step aside for the better man. FLOUR Do your trading with us, wc will make it an object for you. Thanking you for past patronage remain, Yours Very Truly. SiEEPYE^' l°SLUtYE*6, f Why not use the best Flour when it costs no more than others. "Old Sleepy Eye" is known as the best in the market, If you once use it you will always use it. Goods delivered to any part of McHenry. At J. E. CRISTY'S, Ringwood, HI OWEN & CHAPELL McHenry, 1897 THE McHENRY A M111LI 111 WL, CNIAIFITIA HUOIKI^ m J. H. MILLER, Prop. Crown Cottage Colors 3^1TAVE you ever tested a can of CROWN COTTAGE --COLORS? If not, do so now, and you will find • that it is unquestionably, the BEST mixed paint on J(" the market. It will positively cover more surfacc and last longer, thus giving better satisfaction than any­ thing you have ever tried before. It is an absolutely PURE PAINT, without any Adult eration whatsoever, and in any case where it is found tc be different than represented, the goods are forfeited. Remember, you need not pay for CROW N COTTAGF COLORS it the guarantee we give is not found good in every respect. All kinds of Cemetery Work at Low Prices A FULL LINE OF FINISHED WORK CONSTANTLY ON HAND. McHENRY, ILL Paints, Oils and -i UOLORS CONSTANTLY OK HAND. FULL LINB or PATENT MEDICINES, rTOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. There's a CUSHION DEVICE IS HEBE. Are the Best in the Market, F L. MCOMBER. uysiciaus rrescnptions * Your Patronage Is respectfully loliclted. ^ • 'JULIA A, STORY One Door West of Riverside Souse, McHenry, 111. CUSHION FRAME BICYCLE \7/ iWWd WyV] \\V> ! prevents jolts, jar and strains. % VSgLI 1 Why tide a - Rigid Frame, # witn its injurious effects, when A . . you can buy a wheel giving * Every Wheel Warranted, Jjt EASE AND COMFORT. & I • . • Lines of Wheel Unchanged. Durability Increased. Send for catalogue of our Rigid and Cushion Frame Bicycle. ̂ RICHMOND BICYCLE CO., Richmond, Ind EASTERN BRANCH, 97 Chambers St., New York. - West Side Hardware Store DELIVERERED AT YOUR DOOR. For Sale by C.A. DOUGLAS, West McHenry. A. ENGELN'S J Saloon Restaurant, • McHENRY, ILL. Wholesalei and Retail Agent for SOIIUTZ Milianlee Brewim Co.'s Beer, THE BEST MADE. In any quantity, from a Snitz Glass to a hunch sd barrels. Orders by xn u promptly attended to. ALSO, ALWAYS ON HAND Fihe Kentucky Liquors, French Bitters, choice Ales, Wines, Cigars, Etc. ?one but the best and sell at reasonable prices. -- -- N, B. ROBINSON & OO'JS Al« *c!Porter, t>y the [Kec and on Draught, Call and see me and I will use you well. „ ta ANTONY ENGELN. McHenry, 111., 1896^ CLOTHING ! CLOTHING JACOB JUSTEN We are not fighting the department stores by asking our state senators and legislators to enact such laws as would drive them out ot business, but simply by showing you the best line of low and medium priced AT THE EAST SIDE West McHenry Illinois, Ever shown by any one to the wearer. The largo assortment of spring styles just arrived, and the prices we are offering them aty should attract your attention our way when looking for clothing. We never saw the time that so little money bought such good clothing. ̂ "-"-fl JptppNS Iprf3 ' WIcHENRY ILL. * • . * Has just received a new stock of goods in his line, to which he invites the attention of the public. * • •••DEALER XN« • • • . • DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINS, OILS, TOILET ARTICLES. PURE VINES AND LIQUORS FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES, - Remember, I will meet all prices of my competitors on any and all goods in my line. " WE CARRY A FULL, LINE OF V . « Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc., Etc, We guarantee first class Work in evtlry respect. , Call and see me before purchasing, - - Our line of shoes and rubbers will interest you, in style, quality and price, if you will give us a look. In buying your spring Hat of us you will have the latest styles and correct shapes, the highest quality and the"lowest price*,1 The finest Dress Shir us, Collars and Cuffs, fancy and plain. See our Overalls and working Shirts. ' Wilt have a car of Flour in a few days. Get oijr prices. ' A full line of choice fresh Groceries. Get yoijr Clover, Tim6thy, and all kinds of field and garden Seeds of os. Yours for spring trade. _ > Also, Bottled Ale and Porter lor Medical Use, m" The best brands of Cigars and Smoking and Chewing To­ b a c c o a l w a y s o n h a n d . • • " ' * Physicians' I*resoriptioia.s Carefully compounded Give me call. «f ACOB Jusnsif, McHenry, 111., Jan., 1897, West McHenry, J7NI, 1897, WEST MCHENRY, III., 1897,