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TELEPHONE EXCHANGES. Bell Telephone. Yhfe fallowing are the names and numbers :'df the patrons of the Mcllenry and West Me lienexehanKes of the Chicago Telephone tV). l^eside-nees only are specified. All others are business houses. SIMON STOFFEL, Manager. 284 AurinRor Dr. A. E. r5533 Niesen M Mb| 232 Barblan Bros 253 Barblan N E r 2 Boley O F 301 Bos well H C 291 Hrund John F 212 Bueh JJ 203 Burke Tht» 343 Bos ley, (i. W. 211 ('hapell 8 S r 322 Dermont. Mrs S 2S1 EnKeliv Anton 2*3 Enftelii M 251 Enpeln M r 833 Fegvrs l»r OII 284 Fret t Bros & Witt 303 Gilbert Bros 383 Owen L H r aiOwenOW r 381 Owen OUr 314 Owen & ( hapell 2 5 2 O ' N V i l l R e v . P M t 811 PiijieO L r 20-i Plwindealer 382 Kosedale 884 Koss I>r F O 802 Ross Dr F 0 * 854 Rupp A O r . 3 4 2 S < m i m e r s G e o " t 381 Spurling Dr A O t r 372 Stoffel » r 304 Stoffel S postofflce " Stoffel Simon 3 Gill>ert Bros toll sta273 Story J 1 r 203 Hazel E. j. r 243 Hanly Geo A r 353 Hertz H Lr 303 Holtz & Stilling 204 Howe A L r liV2 Howell M A r „ H13 J usten Jacob r 344 J ust en N J 223 Lamphero C. E. r 312 Lamphere Ray r 351 Lorimer Wm r 282 Story Julia A r 323 Stafford R W 231 Village of McHenry pumping station 961 Village of McHenry president's res 8B4 Village of McHenry public school 308 Wattles F 11 311 Wells Dr D G 7 Western IT Tel Co 244 MeHenry Cre'm'ry 371 Wightman Harry Company. 214 Wiglitman Harry r 224 MeHenry Journal 222 Wheeler E S r 381 McOmber F L 242 Whiting W E r ' . L TOLL STAxIONS. 4 2 rings. Pistakee Bay, Ben Stilling • 4 S rings,.JoJmsburg. John F Lay.; 4 4 rings. Solon. W It Davis. 10e toll 4 5 rings. Spring Grove, A Neish, 10c toll Cltliens' Telephone. * r The following are the names and ntunbers of the patrons of theM<-Henry and West Mc- HenrV exchanges of trie Citizens' Telephone Co. Residences only are specified. All others are business houses. GEORGE F. BKETHEN. Manager. 13 Auringer Dr A E 43 Jensen H N 13 Anringer Dr. A E r 16 McOmber F L 23 Brophy Dr FoxLake21 Meyer Geo r 30 Bueh J J 23 Mert.es Joseph, Pis- 23 Bacon Wm r takee Bay 4s Buckland J V, Ring-23 Mineral Spring, Pisf- wood takee Bay 38 Boley G F 4 t McHenry Laundry 45 Barblan Bros 43 Magueson GL Kose- 4 Cristy W A r dale 15 Chape 11 S S r 10 Miller John r 36 Clemens HE 83 Nell George, Johns- 36 Clemens J C burg 49 City School 23 Nye Dr 48 Conway & Rainey 24 Owen & Chapell Ringwtx>d 24 Ferry & Owen 40 Depot CSWRy Oo37 Pumping Station 23 Dighton Station 38 Postofflce. McHenry 23 Erickson H < I Plalndealer 6 Evanson W C 48 Smith Will r 8 Evanson John r 48 Smith E. A. r 11 Fegers Dr C H 8 Summer George 11 Fegers DrCHr 50 Spurling Dr A O IS Friedly AC 28 S>mes Henry 33 Granger F K r 47 Schiessle Robt 12 Granger Chas 14 Story Miss Julia A 22 Heimer Joe 34 Snyder Bros 31 Heimer John 87 Schneider Joe 3 Holtz & Stilling 23 Simes, Dighton sfca- 23 Heman Joe, Johns- tion * burg 48 Smith J D r 23 Howard Ed C, Fox 2 Wells Dr D Lake _ _ - 8 Wells Dr D r 19 Hazel E J 7 Wilbur Lumber Co. 35 Justen Nick SO Walsh M J 44 JustenJake 17 Wattles Frank Go. Phone No. 9. Long Dist. Phone No. 342. GEO. SOHMERS Plumbing Gas Fitting and Sewerage Also Agent for Eagle Acetylene Gas riachine Gas Fittings, Gas Fixtures and Carbide -for sale AH kinds Brass Valves and Iron Pipe always on hand. WEST M'HENRY, ILLINOIS Musical Instru­ ments And everything that pertains to ilusic. MILO HOWE, - West McHenry, HI. A complete line of Watches M A R Y ' S P R I Z i&V 'irtBIjHN WHAT , «•? 1 #?•.*'*$' Winner o rd Prize in Easter Story Contest. It was with a sigh of relief that Mary Dean looked the door of the little old school bouse and started on her way home for the day had been decidedly cold and blustery, even for March, and her pupils had been loth to go out into the cold so that during intermission the noise which they made as they gathered to­ gether and talked of various topics, togeth­ er with the worry caused by the fact that a bill of ten dollars was due the village doctor which she could not see how she was to pay, had brought on an attack of that common enemy of teachers, nervous headache. But as she came in sight of the little weather-stained cottage where she and her mother managed by strict economy to eke out a living she resolved that she must throw aside her worries and greet her mother with as bright & face as possible. Just as she reached her gate a newspaper came whirling down the road at a merry rate but as it neared her it gradually ceased land finally stoped at her feet as though begging her to pick it up. Thinking that perhaps if it were allowed to to go on it's way it might frighten some ner­ vous horse s.hes stooped and picked it up. Seeing that it was a comparitively new one she rapidly scanned it's contents as she walked towards the house. In'one corner the words "Ten dollars for the best Easter story" attracted her attention and rapidly reading what was beneath this heading she saw that the manager of a paper in California had offered the above amount for the be$t story sent him. As she finished reading the article it sud­ denly occured to her that perhaps she might be able to win the prize though the possibili­ ties she told herself wer^ slight but she was willing to do anything to be able to pay that bill which caused her and her mother so much worry and so many sleepless nights. The thought that here was a way in which she might pay the debt made her feel much more cheerful so it was with an exceptionally bright face that she entered her humble home and greeted her mother, tenderly inquiring after her health. She soon began to get supper for she told her mother that she had a great amount of writing to do that evening so wished to have it early so as to have a longer evening to do her work in. All day Mrs. Mary Dean had worried over the bill and had Intended to talk the matter over with her daughter that evening and see if between them they could not plan some way in which to pay it but as she saw Mary's bright face she dreaded to mention so dis­ agreeable a topic so she to attempted to be cheerful and for a time throw off this care. After supper Mary cleared the supper table and went to a small stand and started to wash the dishes but her hands worked mechanically for her thoughts were not on dishwashing but were dwelling on what her story should be about but lier mind was brought back to the Work in hand jby a crash; turning she saw that instead of placing a plate in the dripping pan she had placed it so near the edge of the table that it had fallen to the floor and lay broken in many pieces and what was of more conse­ quence she discovered that it was one which her mother had when a girl and which she greatly prized as a momento of those happy bygone days. As she picked up the pieces the thought why not write the story of mother's life and end it as she even yet hopes it will, flashed through her mind. For Mrs. Dean had been one of those indivi­ duals, who, as some express it, fate seeims to have an especial grudge against. The first eighteen years of her life had been especially bright and joyous for as the daugh­ ter of Thomas Gregory the wealthiest and most highly respected man in the community and the prettiest girl for miles around it seemed as though her life was to be all happi­ ness but the cloud of disaster was gradually lowering and one bright morning in June Mary Gregory awoke to the fact that her father was poor as the poorest for his brother on whose notes he had signed his name as security had failed and when they were paid Thomas Gregory was a poor man. During all those dark days the man Fred Dean who had in the happy bygone days of prosperity sought her hand now showed his manhood by remaining true to her and although he was a poor man yet he had a good position as butterniaker in a nearby creamery. in a short time they were married and with the little one which finally came to bless and brighten their home they were happy but scarce had two short years elapsed ere the farmers Who brought their milk to the factory decided if possible to buy it from its owner and run it on the co-operative plan. At first Fred Dean hoped to keep his position but even though he was innocent yet his employer was so hated that they even suspected Dean. So Fred Dean and his little family were forced to move into the little cottage where ever since Mary and her mother had lived. Work in this community was scarce and so when a friend in California wrote him saying that he could get any amount of work there he thought best to go to to the land of golden promises. So he took leave of his wife and child and started. Finally after much trouble arriving at his destination, only to find that work here too was scarce, but at last he got work in a printing Office. But his wages were small and he was unable to send but little money home so that his wife was forced to do what work she could get and when scarlet fever broke out and spread with frightful rapidity she went bravely from house to house helping those who needed her most until she finally was taken with the disease and then Mary. Neither being very strong the disease made great ravages on both and at one time both were reported to be dead, but steadily they Improved until one morning when Mrs. Dean was working a neighbor came to the door with a paper in which was an account of what ravages typhoid fever had made in California and among the names of those who had died was the name of her husband. Mary could just remember the look which came on her face as she read the fatal news. Some adversity seems to strengthen a.nd it was thus with her mother for bravely she donned her widow's weeds and went out into the world working hard that she might educate her daughter; and she succeeded for Mary had just received a teacher's certificate when her health gave out. Mary had no difficulty in getting the home school but the salary was small and many times money was scarce as it was the night Mary wrote her story. The next morning she mailed It inwardly praying that it might be the one to Win the prize. The days passed slowly on until Easter morning and she had heard nothing from it but as the day dawned bright and clear she determined to think no more of it and enjoy the beautiful day when all nature seemed to breathe resurrection joy to the world. She had barely finished her morning work when she heard a knock at the door, thinking it to be some neighbor she went and opened it but to her great amazement she was clasped in two strong arms, kissed and gently pushed aside as a stranger quickly made his way to her mother's chair. I will not dwell longer on this happy scene but will end by way of an explanation that the stranger was Fred Dean who had been one of the committee to judge the stories and after reading Mary's story recognized that his beloved daughter was the author, that his wife was alive and longing for his return. So although Mary's story did not win the prize she so desired yet she was perfectly con­ tent with the one she received, her father. - Jewelry Also a new stock of Brooches and Belt Buckles Watch repairing. - Sewing machine Oil and Needles. Come in and see the com­ plete Watch I offer for $10,00. Guaranteed lor 20 years JOa SCHNEIDER, - McHenry, 111 - * Sociology of the Telephone. A recent article in the Electrical World calls attention to the rapidly ex­ tending use of the telephone and its effect on business and social life. Hotels and railroads hare felt the effect of long distance telephony in a marked degree. There is little necessity for a business man to absent himself from his store or office for a day or several days incur­ ring the discomforts and expense of travel, when he can sit at his desk and in a few minutes, at a trifling cost, hold conversation with the parties wanted, effecting an exchange of infor­ mation or closing important contracts, with the ease and convenience of personal intercourse, and the saving of many hours of valuably time. A sign displayed by the Chicago Company reads, "The mail iet quick, the telegraph is quicker, but the telephone is instantaneous," and this is being more and more realized by the commercial world. Millions of dollars worth of business formerly transacted by messenger, mail or telegraph, is now done by telephone, and needless to say quicker, more satisfactorily, and in many instances more profitably, While the city merchant has perhaps made the telephone more of a neccessary factor in his business, *his country cousin has been by no means slow to grasp the im­ portance and advantages of it in his work, and he has often reaped sub­ stantial benefits that would have been lost to him without the timely infor­ mation secured by telephone. Through­ out the south, cotton-growers are bene­ fitting by the high prices this year to an unusual extent, because of the greater telephone facilities they are en­ joying. This fact would tend to con­ firm the recent statement as to some transactions in the broom-corn district of Illinois. Buyers from the outside "began to clean up the broom-corn at sixty dollars per ton, a telephone manager called up all of the farmers on his line and informed them that the market was rapidly advancing and not to hurry about selling their crop. The result was that before the season ended they were getting $240 per ton. Tele­ phones would be cheap at any price, anywhere, on such terms. The above instances are, however, but isolated examples of the value and benefits of telephone service, and illus­ trate but a fraction of the many advan­ tages to a rural district of the ready means of intercommunication afforded. There is every, indication that the farmers, dairymen, and others of the great agricultural districts in the west and south, are outstripping their friends in the east in the matter of telephone facilities. A New York salesman for a farming implement manufacturer, who recently returned from a trip through Illinois, Indiana and Iowa, reports that he was simply astonished at the growing network of wires, and says that the telephone is destined to effect a revolution in farm work and life, relieving it of much of its hardships and wellnigh all of its "lonesomeness." At one farm house where he had occa­ sion to remain for two days and nights, he witnessed a * practical demonstration of telephone uses and amenities. The first day the farmer called the town, four miles distant, three times, one call saving him a useless drive, another call closed the sale of a valuable lot of timber. The third call was from hjs insurance agent, advising him that he had neglected to renew his policy on buildings and farm machinery, a matter which he hastened to remedy at once. Mrs. Farmer practically visited all of the neighbors within a radius ,of several miles, exchanged a recipe for cake with one, offered to loan a dress pattern to another, and advised a third what to give the baby for a cold. The two young daughters were not without a share in the benefits. Jointly they arranged for a social to be held in the school house, invited over thirty other young people, ordered the ice cream from town, and inquired for mail at the post office. The only son in the family was a physician. During the night he received two calls, one a hurry call to a neighbor three miles distant, who had been seriously injured by the kick of a vicious horse, the other a case of croup two miles distant, which he diagnosed by hearing the child's hoarse breathing over the wire. For that he prescribed a simple home remedy, saved himself a long ride, and the patient the expense of a night visit. Nor was that all. ""During the even­ ing after business hours, the exclmng manager connected all of the lines together, connected another ex­ change manager, thirty miles distant, who owned a phonograph, and for two hours entertained a delighted audience at long distance, with plantation melodies, songs, dances, orchestra and instrumental music. Many of the sub­ scribers owned from three to six re­ ceivers, or hand telephones, which could all be connected in circuit, en­ abling the whole family to listen at the same time. As the telephone hue become an integral part of the community life, the depredations of thieves, tramps and swindlers has proportionately decreased. The light-fingered and nocturnal ilk have a hearty awe of the swift means of warning and almost certainty of cap­ ture afforded by the talking wires. Free Complexion Beautlfler. We want every lady reader of the McHenry Plaindealer, to try Dwighi's Complexion Beautifier, the most ex­ quisite toilet preparation. It is pure and harmless, makes the face smooth as vel­ vet and fair as alabaster. To induce a fair trial of it we will for SHORT TIME ONLY SEND FREE a full size, Fifty Cent box to every lady who will send us her post office address and SILVER DIME to pay for packing and postage. Only one FREE box to each address, but ladies may order for her friends. Each box mailed separately. Send this no­ tice and your order AT ONCE to D. W. CUSTER & Co., Huntington, W. Va- Feb, 22, 1 y. Our Army and Navy. Not until the close of the Spatilsh- American war, which proved suoh a brilliant success for our Army and Na­ vy, did foreign powers appreciate the strength and stability of our engines of war. No J; only did foreign countries watch the movements of our troops and ships with amusement, but our own people, right here at home, were sur prised to find that the United States possessed an army and navy of such strength and proportions. In one of the latest books to appear, entitled "The United States Army and Navy, 1776-1899," a grapic description of the operations of both branches of tlie service, from their inception to the close of the late war, is to be found. It is a beautiful art edition, and no book HO complete, both from a literary and ar­ tistic point of view, has ever been pub­ lished. The text is by eminent authorities in both branches, and was compiled after a careful research of all government re­ cords. The illustrations and there are 43 of them, full-page size, are the finest specimens of art ever placed in a book. The volume is published by the Wer­ ner Company, of Akron, Ohio, who are making a special offer to introduce it to the reading public. In another part of this issue will be found a more detailed description of the book and how it can be secured! ., t tf. Does Your SfflHittnh Distress Yon ? Do you have pain in the side, nausea sometimes vomiting, distress, after eat­ ing, belching, constipation, loss of appe­ tite, dizziness, flatulence, moth patches, sluggish looks, pimples and a repulsive complexion? If you have any of these symptoms, you have dyspepsia or stom­ ach disorder. The new discovery, Bail­ ey's Dyspepsia Tablets, brings quick relief, followed by a permanent cure; pleasant to take. W. J. Bailey, written on each package. Price 25 cents, post­ paid. Made by Lakeside Medicine Co., Chicago. Sample free. Well informed doctors prescribe them. Sold by Miss J. A Story. ' 1 y-Feb. i5-'oo Excursion Tickets to Second Anniversary of Battle of Manila Bay and Reception of Admiral George Dewey, at Chi­ cago, Via the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates, April 30 and May 1, and for trains arriving Chicago on or before 11:00 a. m., May 2, limited to May 2, inclusive. Apply to agents Chi­ cago & North#-Western Railway. 42 2t Spreads Like Wildfire. When things are "the best" they be­ come "the best selling." Abraham Hare, a leading" druggist, of Belleville, O., writes: "Electric Bitters are the best selling bitters I have handled in 20 years. You know why? Most diseases begin in disorders of stomach, liver, kidneys, bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bitters tones up fctje stomach, regulates liver, kidneys aM bowels, purifies the blood, strengthens the nerves, hence cures multitudes of mala- die&'f It builds the entire system. Puts new life and vigor into any weak, sickly, run-down man or woman. Price 50 cents. Sold by Julia A Story, Druggist ,*p . Half Rates to Illinois G* A. R. Encamp­ ment at Jacksonville* Via the North-Western Line. Excur- tion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip, May 1, 2 and 3, limited to May 5. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 42-2t The ancients believed that rheumatism was the work of a demon within a man. Any one who has had an attack of sciatic or inflammatory rheumatism will agree that the infliction is demoniac enough to warrant the belief. It has never been claimed that Chamberlain's Pain Balm would cast out demons, but it will cure rheumatism, and' •hund­ reds bear testimony to the truth of this statement. One application relieves the pain, and this quick relief which it ords is alone worth many times its For sale by Julia A Story. 4 1 1 ~ » ."j FOR PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES, NOTIONS - - TOILET ARTICLES, STA­ TIONERY, SCHOOL SUP­ PLIES, BOOKS, FINE - CHINA AND GLASS-" WARE, ETC. CALL ON - JULIA A. STORY - J? M'HENRY, ILLINOIS- - - - ' J . . . ; -vn • r f . V : V * J.,' ff-.- •*.'.t HENDERSON! American Beauty ~ Shoe ^ commands the greatest appreciation from the careful American woman purchaser. This shoe is made from select Dongola; has silk top facing ; flexible single soles. A Combination of Quali­ ties that Make a Handsome, Comfortable and Durable Shorn for Women at a Medium Prioe. Henderson's Shoes Substantial Kit* HENDERSON'S " Little Red School House " Shoes for chil­ dren and their "Quorum" and "Director" for men give the greatest satisfaction in Wearing Qualities, Comfort aod |t$ej|i» Always Ask Your Dealer for Hendcnon's Shoes. _ C. M, HENDERSON & CO., Chicago Largest Shoe Manufacturers in the West. > House Cleaning In cleaning house the house­ wife usually finds a> piece of fur­ niture that should be relegated to the woodshed, or perhaps she may wish to install a new chair or table. If you want something nice in the furniture line, at a moderate price, it will behoove you to call on us first. Anything from a foot stool to a parlor suit and We make a specialty of carped and rugs, and can furnish your rooms any style or quality at a price to please. We also* have a nice line of matting \ JACOB JUSTEN flcHenry, Illinois PHLIP JAEGER fteneral Commission merchant i Stall 1 & 3, Fulton fit. I Wholesale Market, Chicago, Illinois. Special attention given to the sale of Dressed Beef, Mutton, Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc. Butter and Eggs This 1B the oldest house on the street Tags and price lists furnished 011 application. COLD STORAGE FREE. R \e> Wall Paper; should be selected now. Our ® Spring offering is the most ® perfect and beautiful assortment ^ ever offered the public, vet £ CHEAPEST IN PRltES. From 3 Cts. a roll upwards. Largest and choicest variety and finest sales rooms in the West. Ask our agent to show you our line of samples. GROTH & KLAPPERICH, 8©-8a Randolph Street, « Chicago, .vsa-r' ft-- iiAfcr- a ...: