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bJOHN HVANSON'S Well Tanned Articles and Notices under the above head are famished by the Ladies ot the W, O, T, U and the editor claims no part or credit for the How The Saloon Makes Business. The^triende of liquor saloons defend the drink traffic because, they say, "it makes business." Yes, it makes business, .and the Christian Standard tells how it does it. It Bays: "We have no doubt of this, but it is the kind of business that irritant poison makes of the human body. All the or­ gans are set to work to cast it out and neutralize its influence. The saloon makes business for the policeman, jail officials, asylums, and the poorhouse. It does ,pot make business for the "butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker." It is the testimony of impor­ tant investigators that the whiskey traf­ fic interferes With legitimate trade. The Kansas City Star, a paper without any proclivities to prohibition, says that one of the best salaried traveling men mak­ ing Kansas was talking with a Wichita reporter the other day of the prohibition law of Kansas, and said: "I make all the towns in eastern Kansas and wes­ tern Missouri, and I want to say that all this talk of prohibition hurting business is a farce. I sell more goods in Kansas towns than I do in Missouri, and my pa­ trons are better pay. They neied not tell me that the people of a town have to guzzle beer in order to have prosperous % business. When the people of a town spend their money for beer, tl^y don't have so much to spend in wjy line. I don't mind a glass of beer occasionally, bnt I do prefer to sell goods to a man who dosen't USP it. I find he is a great deal more reliable and better pay. In business dealings this has been my experience. leather is the first requisite in a good shoe. The leather used in SGLZ SHOES is special tannage under the direct supervision of the shoe­ makers. That's the advan­ tage you get by buying the shoes made by the largest manufacturers of shoes in the w o r l d , a n d -- -- • West McHenry, III, e bought too many goodsjast week, and it makes us crowded for room, hence we must dispose of them quickly, for cash only. HERE ARE A FEW ITEMS. Standard Prints, 3% cents; Best Indigo Blue Prints, v 4 cents. 1 yard wide heavy fine Sheeting, 4^ cents. 5 4 wide Bleached Pillow Case, 9^ cents. Heavy fine Ticking, worth 18 cents, 14 cents. Good broken check Shirtin js, * 6 cents. \ Fine quality Denim, - 10 cents. 3 dozen Men's Wool Pants, wortn $2 50 $1.75. 1 lot Child's and Misses Low Tan Shoes , 65 cents. 1 lot Men's Plow Shoes, & $1.10. 1 lot Ladies' Fine Shoes, " $1.35, 1 lot Ladies Wrappers ' 50 cents. 1 lot Ladies' Summer Corsets, ^ 35 cents. A liberal reduction on all kinds of Shoes, Skirts. Boys' Knee Pants. Hats, Underwear and many other things to Teduce stock. Twenty-five new styles Organdie Lawns, your choice 8 cents. WAR! Everybody is looking for War Bulletins, we with the rest, but realizing that the only way to prosper these days, or any other days, is to work, we have kept our Bulletin Board, covered with the receipts of it costs no more than to get the "pick < me Up" sort. We take pride in fitting your feet " with these famous shoes, because we take pride in giving you satisfac- ( tion. \' Is There is something entirely new out in the Sclz Shoes make your feet glad, SUMMER CLOTHING LINE. We have them made up of the new material. A look at them will be beneficial to you, Warm weather Underwear in different weights and shades, New Hats in felt, wool, canvas and straw. Bee Hives for fishejmen, 50c. Fresh Groceries, Best Flour, Rye Flour, Graham and Corn Meal. FOR: SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE We Bid You Welcome. •--L * * JOHN EVANSON & CO West McHenry. Illinois. Our goods are bought at the best advantage and sold right. "Live and/j§etLive," is an excellent motto for anybody and we aim to follow it. As to quality the best is the cheapest as a rule; and the best is none too good. W e aim rather at quality vthan quantity and price. .. ^ Some of the early Spring Tools, such as t . *, Lever Spike Tooth Harrows, ' In wood and steel. Also Budlong Disc Harrowa, with Stub Pole and three horse Equalizer, just what yon need to prepare your corn ground for planting. And as there is always a best in every­ thing, by common consent the Rock Island Corn Planter is ac­ knowledged to be the Well you must see goods tcTappreciate prices NOW IS THE TIME For you to settle upon some plan for Spring House Cle<minsr. While we are not an expert in this!) we have a faint idea of the requirements for the occa*ion and are anxious to do all in our power for '"suffering humanity." (in the way of co' nsel and advire) during the trying ordesl. We would suggest you have your heating stove* taken down and cared for. Your cumbers* me cook stove or range replaced with one of our c Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves, That can be moved from one spot to another by a child if desir d. Then begin operations to suit yourself Remember that we have such needed articles as Carpet Sweepers, Carpet Stretchers, Brooms Ousters, Scrub and window Brushes, Curtain Rings, Tacks and Tack Hammers. Picture Nails, Picturo Hooks and Picture Cord. I carry a complete line of Raints, Oils, Varnlshgs, Stains, Brushes, Glass and Putty. I am agent, for Crown Cottaga Colors, the beet paint in the market, guaranteed free from adulter­ ation of any nature, and sold with the understanding that if Mound otherwise your money wil be refunded and you reimbursed for your irouble and expense. Wo will be pleased ;tou maiie estimates on your wants of anything in our line. Respectfully Yours* Has more good features than are combined in 'ail cthcrp, an should you need a Corn Planter don't pass the Rock Island. We have the Staple and Fancy Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Beans, Spices Extracts, etc., are always in demand and we always keep a good assortment. No man can do business without customers and friends, and we trust you will accept our thanks for past favors as well as what you" are giving us at present. BUGGIES ! BUGGIES ! Nothing but Buggies. The celebrated Peabody. the Mier anc the Columbia A grade Wheels; one thousand mile Axles. Why take chances on inferior work when about the same money will give you the best vehicles that skill and careful supervision can produce. Tried by time and not found wanting. They are reliable and stylish. There are none better. WAGONS AND TRUCKS, Always on hand and prices always right. And don't forget that you have a standing invitation to make our place headquarters when in McHenry, and we are only too glad to show our stock I whether you wish to buy or not. Repairs for all Machinery promptly attended to. Very Truly Yours, SLEEPY EYE FLOTJR As low as any good Flour can be bought anywheret Call and see us. • r West McHenry. Illinois, F. L. McOMBER McHenry, April 20,1898 West S'de Hardware Store N. J. JUSTEN IMPORTANT 55[cwood, it-1- The most interesting, exoiting.and patriotic picture of this country, illustrating the glorious Battle of Manila DRUGS and MEDICINES A FULL LINK OF CHEMICALS, DYE STUFFS Is now In preparation. It will be an exact re­ production from avery expensive oil painting expressly painted for ue, showing the Spanish fleet and 6hore batteries in fierce engagement with the American squadron. The size of the finishes picture, in beautiful colors, will be 19x23 inches, and will bo a most appropriate ornament for parlor as well as business office. Our artists are at work day and night, and Finished Prints will be Ready About May 18. The first edition will be limited, so if you want one of the eieatest pictures of ibe day, and want it without delay, send us at onee your name and address, and enclose 25 cents in stamps or silver, and we wil! send you the picture, postpaid, together with four issues of our profusely illustrated comic paper "UP TO DATE." Send UP TO DATE, Monon B!dg Chicago- A FULL LINK OF Just one word about Paints, Oils and Colors CONSTANTLY ON HAND. FULL LINB IOF PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET ARTICLES, Stationery and Druggists' Sundries. SHOES! SHOES! N. J. JUSTEN. West McHenry, 1898, We have the latest styles in Fnysicians descriptions fes.'safi-ssSul1"" Your Patronage la respectfully solicited. mm •--JULIA A. &TCT OneDoor Tfestof 2?<t er»( (fe H'bvie, M cHe>iry,llL A Painted Building Men's Women's and Children's Win your battles against disease by acting promptly. One Minute Cough Cure produces immediate results. When taken early it prevents consumption. And in later stages it furnishes prompt relief. By J. A. Story. --• Will last longer than one that's ~" not Panted--to say nothing of TPj^pf its better appearance. l\ ' What's just as true is that a l\ gga building painted with The Sherwin-Williams Paint J ' y will last longer and look better than if painted with i f lS any other paint. / | j J This knack of making the best paint, we have [ ' J I m learned from many years' experience with just one thing. We make only TF THE *+/ SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINTS ' All our energy and thought has been given to making them better than any other paints in the world. For fuller information let us send you our booklet--it's free. The leading paint dealers keep The Sherwin-Willamt Paints. THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 0£>., FAINT AND OOLOIf MAKBR8, 100 Canal St., Cleveland. 2629 Stewart Avenne, Chicago. 1&7 Washington Street, New York. 21 St. Antolne Street, Montreal. To Say Nothing: but Saw Wood. THAT IS Also have a very complete line of seasonable We are not Tolling: yon of tlie Many Bargains we are offering; in UNDERWEAR FINE FURNITURE, Such as Parlor and Bed Room Sets, Couches, etc., that we are sli ng at prices that,have never before been touched in McHenry, even by us. Call and look at the fine stock we are displaying, the best for the money it^has ever been our fortune to secure. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF • • Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc. We guarantee first class work in every respect. Our^styles will please you and our prices should: Very Truly, MCHENRY, ILLINOIS, Call and sec me before purchasing JACOB McHenry, 111., Febj. 15, 1898