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mFWW' THE M'HENRY PLAINDEALER, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, ^ T?S w 1 ? ; ? f r / i $ u Prices Down Our Prices are Always Down Prices Based on the Lowest Market Values i COMMODITY PRICES ARE LOW The price on Cotton went clear to the botr " torn, way below the cost of production That time is passed and the market is ad» vancing. -We have gone into this low market and Jpought heavily©* the finest spring goods ' Obtainable. " We Offer LADIES' BATON AND SILK HOSEIRT, in all the popular colors, per pair 59<* "BOBOLINK" LADIES' PURE THREAD SILK HOSE, silk above the knee, satisfaction - guaranteed or money back, "without conversation," a new low price, per pair $1.00 LADIES' FULL FASHIONED SILK HOSE, a variety of colors, pair, $1.50, $1.95. $2,25 LADIES' MANDALAY RAYON UNDERWEAR, "as soft as a tropical breeze," a variety of sizes and colors. Vests, each $1.00 Bloomers, per pair ........ $1.75 - French Pants, per pair ....... ...... $1.50 Teddies, per garment .". .$1.75 LADIES' AND MISSES * ^ SLICKERS AND UMBRELLAS. Spring is here and with it the usual rainy weather. Protect your health with one of our popular new Slickers, priced at eaoh $2.75, $3.00. $5.00 Ladies' Colored Sun or Rain Umbrellas, American Taffeta, bright colored handles, amber tips and ferrule, priced each -- $1.50 NEW COTTON GOODS, Merry Go-Round Prints Yard wide, fast colors, beautiful patterns, yd. 40^ Kub Cloth, plain colors, absolutely fast, per yd. 50 d Radioux Chiffon, plain and fancies, per yard 90<^ TABLE DAMASK Beautiful Mercerized TABLE DAMASK, heavy cloth, 64-inch, colored border, per yard? 65* 72-inch Mercerized TABLE DAMASK, desirable patterns, per yard s Erickson Dept. Store LIFETIME RESIDENT DIES AT AGE OF 82 Mrs. Mary J. Ford, Born Here In 1845 Pasted Away Friday --Evening ' \~~y. Mrs. Mary J. Ford, 82 years oM, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Linus Newman, on Friday evening, March 4, 1927. She had been in poor health for several years preceding her death but was only confined to her bed for about a week, at which time she was stricken with paralysis. Mary J. Colby was the daughter of Page and Mehitable Colby and was born at McHenry on December 13, 1845. She received hex education at the schools 'in this vicinity and her entire lifetime was spent here. Her passing from this earthly life marks the departure of one of the old settlers of this part of the country, of whom there are only a few left. The deceased was united in marriage to Bernard A Ford on April 19, 1868, and who preceded her in death, departing on February 23, 1904. One brother, C. C. Colby, and two sisters, Mrs. William Stevens and Mrs, J. L. Gage, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Linus Newman, and two brothers, George W. Colby of McHenry and Willard E. Colby of Waukegan, five grandchildren, Mrs Lewis McDonald, Mrs. E. J. Buss, Gerald Newman ind Bernard Newman of McHenry and C. L. Newman of Chicago, and eleven great grandchildren. * Funeral services were held from the Methodist church on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 1927, at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. C. W. Loughlin officiating. Burial at Woodland cemetery. Card of Thanks We desire to express our appreciation and thanks to the neighbors and friends for their kind assistance and expressions of sympathy during the illness and at the time of the death of our. beloved mother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Newman Mr. and Mrs. George W. Colby Mr. and Mrs. Willard Colby, and families. HARRY GOETZ AFTER GREAT LAKES TITLE Attend Funeral of Relative. The funeral of Miss Dorothy Huff was held at Burlington, Wis., on last Thursday, March 3. Those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were her aunt, Mrs. J. H. Miller, Miss Elizabeth Miller, Henry Miller, Mrs Anna Begner and John Huff. TERRA COTTA Former Resident of McHenry. Speedway Enthusiast, Turns to Pcwtt v Boat Game i The following is taken front the columns of the Chicago Daily News, issue of Thursday, March 3, It will be of interest to many people of this community as Mr. Goetz was formerly a resident here: "Harry Goetz, president of the Yale Slot and Slug company, and former owner of the yawl Avalon, is having a new thirty-seven foot power boat built with which he hopes to capture first place July 9 in the races sponsored by The Daily News. "Goetz, who attained an international reputation as mechanician for Eddie Rickenbacker and Barney Oldfield when they performed their death-defying stunts on the auto speedways, has dropped the land speedway sport and now contents himself with speed-* ing over the waterways. " 'The Daily News,' said the former speedway enthusiast, 'has taken tho initiative in placing Chicago and Lake., Michigan in their proper place iri water sports, and to show my appree* iation of this effort of a Chicago news* paper to promote yatching in thte vicinity I have ordered Ned Simmons, the designer of the first speedboat; that ever attained a mile-a-minutd pace, to design and build me a craft that will capture The Daily Ne$3 trophy, emblematic of power yacht supremacy of the great lakes.' "Mr. Goetz' yacht will be christened Geraldine and will be piloted in all of her important races throughout the coming season by Lee Sampson, who rates among the best navigators and pilots of the great lakes." MELVIN BETHKE BUYS STORE AT DUNDEE Melvin Bethke, well known West Dundee young man, has purchased the men's and young men's clothing business located on West Main street, at Dundee. Mr. Bethke has enjoyed considerable experience in this line of business and plans to have a contest in a short time to decide a name for his store and is considering a number of improvements at the place. Mr. Bethke is the son of Theodora Bethke, who formerly conducted a dry goods business in the store now occupied by Smith Brothers, and has many friends and relatives here who will be pleased to hear of his success. Taxes! The county treasurer has authorized this bank to receive taxes. We will appreciate your paying them here. West McHenry State Bank. 40-tf COMING BACK A defunct uaed car can be cheaply1 doctored up so that it will just about carry the purchaser away. The trouble is, he stays away. You can't mak$ customers by making enemies. W« prefer to make and keep friends. JAMES MORROW & SON Waukegan and West McHenry A US&D CAR IS ONLY A5 DEPE-NDABL& AS THE- D&AU&R WHO S&CCS IT F&one 154 West McHenry, ffi. George P. Bay and daughter Nancy were Chicago visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malone of Elgin spent last Thursday at the home of M. Knox. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bergman of Chicago spent Saturday evening and Sunday with Miss Alice Heisner. Mrs. G. H. Gill and son Francis are spending several weeks in Elgin. Miss Marion Shales spent Saturday in the Mrs. J. S. Lynott home at Wheaton. Miss Florence Knox was the guest of friends in Crystal Lake Saturday ^vening. Mark McMillan visited relatives in Wheaton Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Knox and daughter, Patricia Ann, of Sycamore spent Sunday evening with relatives here. Mrs. Knox and daughter remained for a few days visit. Mrs. George Dunkley and son Billy of Elgin spent Friday wtih Mrs. Henry McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. M. Knox and daughter, Marie, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Malone called on relatives in Woodstock last Thursday. Many from this vicinity attended the basketball tournament at Marengo last week. The following pupils of the Terra Cotta school were on the honor roll Airing the month of February: Mrytle Huffman, Alice McMillan, Ruth McMillan, Ruth Anderson, Marie Knox, and Phyllis Huffman. Four Years O.ld Mrs. Herman Schaefer entertained a party of little folks and their mothers at her home on Riversidd Drive,! last Thursday afternoon, ifkiv-™-* honor of the fourth birthday anniversary of her little daughter, Peggy. Decorations were in keeping with St. Patrick's Day and the little guests enjoyed several games. Dainty refreshments were served, the main attraction being a beautiful birthday cake with four candles. Little Peggy received many pretty gifts and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Those present were: Mrs.'Frank Meyer and son, Donald, Mrs. James Halpin and sons, Buddy and Billie, Mrs. Ralph Huff and daughter, Ardine, Mrs. Ambrose Schaefer and daughter, Marilyn, Katheryn Rothermel. 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Walter Freund Phone 120-R < Battery Sales and Service Expert Tire Repairing 0OODYEAR BALLOON^ Sue 29x4.40 1ATPRDAY AND MONDAT OHLY March 12 and 14 - #8.75- EVERYTHING GUARANTEED Birthday Party < M*. and Mrs. George Kuhn enter-J tnined a few of their friends at their i home Saturday evening in honor of - the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Al* bert Vales. Two tables of bridg# were played, with high honors for tht ladie.- going to Mrs. Albert Vales an4 Mrs. John R. Smith, while high honors for the men were won by John Rr Smith and Albert Vales. Consolations went to Mrs Earl Monear and Georg* Kuhn. Refreshments were , served, at a late hour and the guests departed wishing the guest of honor manf happy birthdays. Those who enjoyed the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Al» bert Vales, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moneat, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith and Mr* and Mrs. George Kuhn. HONOR ROLL Grade 1--Ruth Bouril, Mary Lenor* Kent, Louise Stilling, Ardelle Voeltz, Adalia Wosnuk, Frank Johnson, David Kamholz. Grade 2--Evora Carlson, Lawrence Huck, William Kinsala, James Mc« Andrews, Curtis Newman, Rosa Poppi Grade 3--Kathryn Donavin, Adel# Froehlich, Ruth Reihansperger. Grade 4--Shirley Covalt, Evelyn Karls, George Johnson. Grade 5--Guy Duker, Hazel Howard Beatrice Weber. Grade 6--Virginia Engeln, Ernestine Freund, Marguerite Johnson. Grade 7--Arleen Bacon, Marie Kinsala, Jaunita Keg, Eugene Sayler. Grade 8--Elvera Antholz, Dorothy Fisher. Birthday Surprise Party. A Mrthday surprise party was given in honor of Wyane Eiberger on Saturday evening, March 5. The evening was enjoyed by playing bunco and many other amusements. A beautiful birthday cake was presented to tho guest of honor by Miss Viola Engels, Those present were: Misses France^ Young. Florence Freund, Tillie Millerj Rosa Miller, Alvina Freund, Marthjtj; Miller, and Alfred Freund, Tony Mil* ler, Joe Britz, Mike Gorski, Ed Katf tner, Clarence Freund, Wendali* Kattner, Gilbert Schaefer, Randolph Muender, Leo Britz, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bowman of Chicago, and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Engels. At a late hour a most delicious supper was served. ' EXECUTOR'S NOTICE Wm. M. Carrol, Attorney. Estate of John J. Barbian, Deceased. The undersigned, having been ap pointed Executrix of the last Will an<| Testament of John J, Barbian de< ceased, late of the County of Mc Henry and State of Illinois, at thf Court House in Woodstock, at the May Term, on the first Monday is May next, at which time all persons having claims against said Estate ar# notified and requested to attend fof the purpose of having the same ad* justed. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated this 8th day of March, A. D. 1927. 40-3 Gertrude Barbian, Executrix Patients Convalescing Mrs. George Rauen of Kenosha, Wis. was operated upon Monday at McHenry for tonsilectonry. She is convalescing at the home of her parents*, Mr. and Mrs. Mat Glosson. 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