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ii' • &• ' ¥ • ' • • '•• gy\4> mm During J.'./mi.vry and February we will offer bargains in Winter Goods that will interest yon. Onr stock of Winter Suits and Overcoats of this season's out style and make up is yet reasonably complete. The price we make yott on them now, is after the holiday bind. We have too many Wool Hose in Men's, Women's and Children's, are willing to divide pro­ fits with you to unload. Fur Coats, Fur Robes, Horse Blankets, Duck Coats, Caps, Mittena. Wool Jackets, Sweaters, Flannel Shirts, Etc. Extra large prunes, 15 pounds for ONE DOLLAR. Dried Apples, Peaches and Apricots. Fkwur, Buckwheat, Graham and Corn Meal, Yours for Winter Trade, West McHenry, Illinois. JOHN J. MILLER BUY FURHITUHE HOW! Every merchant has a few articles left after the holiday trade which he would be glad to dis­ pose of at reduced prices, and such is the case at my store. If you wish any article in furniture now is the time to inves­ tigate. Call at once and see what I have to offer. Undertaking and Embalming a Specialty. J u s t e n I L L I N O I S . Jacob In M c H E N R Y , &. it: ** $ •t: '4: 1 $ i $ ft $ « a !?: t Not Equaled No one can deny that I carry about the most complete stock of shelf and heavy hardware in this neck o'woods. In tinware, cut­ lery, etc., you can find every­ thing imaginable at proper prices Great Slaughter in Winter Goods. Every­ thing at cost and below. Come and be convinced that we are actually selling as advertise^ Misbtawaka Ball Band Knit Boots,.. .\*i . .$1.00 " «« " Felt " r: -.. . 75c 1 and 2 buckle Overs. .$1.35 rarn in red, navy gray-black and black at .. 19csfc| All Beaver shawls at • • .actual cost Fleeced ribbed Ladies' Underwear @ .24c Heavy fleeced Men's or Ladies Underwear @ . .43c Horse Blankets and plush Robes at...y|,». . .cost Bed Blankets and Comforters at.;,... .<*..• ...cost G l o v e s , M i t t e n s a n d C a p s a t . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . c o s t "Superior" German knitting yt blue, brown, gray, mixed, All grades flannellette' Wrappers at ....... cost Your choice of ony $2.00 French flannel Waist ; Pattern at $1. BO Best Amoskeag Apron Ginhams @ 6ic Your choice of any piece of Wool Dress Goods in the house at 15 per cent, reduction Over 100 pair of odds amends in Ladies', • Misses' and Children^ehoes at $1.00 for choice while they last. \ Here is the chance to buy good Shoes Wry cheap. From now until February 1st the above prices will hold the same. And as a further ef­ fort to reduce stock I will offer any pair of Shoes in stock at 10 per cent, off the regular price. Groceries Department '"/.I have increased by stock of Groceries since enlarging the Grocery Department to twice its former size and am now prepared to supply your wants in this line with the best and purest of everything at lowest possible living prices. High­ est market price paid for Butter> and- Eggs at all times. OOODS PROMPTLY DELIVERED^rt Sherman 5. Chapell. The Cook's Cannonade. The first thing that strikes a lands­ man on a man-of-war la the rigid discipline observed everywhere. Qn some of the ships belonging to the tropical countries, however, discipline Is very lax. The Defense, a Haitian man-of-war, was lying in the harbor of Port au Prince. One day a mess cook for some reason cleaned about a peck of knives and forks on the gun deck, and, being suddenly called away and not wishing to spend time to go to the galley, he seized the mess pot full of knives and forks and stuck it In the muzzle of the ten inch gun, putting the tampion in after it. About an hour afterward the admiral came aboard, and as the gun was loaded with blank cartridge they used it to fire a salute. It happened that the gun was aimed toward the town, and almost point blank at the Grand hotel. The guests assembled on the porch to witness the ceremonies, when they were saluted with a rain of knives and forks, which stuck against the wooden walls like quills on a porcupine. Fortunately no one was hurt, al­ though there were many narrow es­ capes. Bow tfce Mistletoe Cornea to Bo. The story of how the mistletoe gets on the trees is a most Interesting one. Covering the mistletoe twigs are pearly white berries. These come in the win­ ter season, when food Is comparatively Bcarce, and hence some of our birds eat them freely. Now, when a robin eats a cherry he swallows simply the meat and flips the stone away. The seed of the mistletoe the bird cannot flip. It Is sticky and holds to his bill. His only resource is to wipe it off, and he does so, leaving it sticking to the branches of the tree on which he lfl Bitting at the time. This seed sprouts after & time, and, not finding earth--which. Indeed, Its ancestral habit has made It cease want­ ing--it sinks Its roots Into the bark of the tree and hunts there for the pipes that carry the sap.' Now, the sap In the bark Is the very richest in fclfe tree, far richer than that In the wood, and the mistletoe gets from Its host the choicest of food. With a strange fore­ sight It does not throw Its leaves away, as do most parasites, but keeps them to use in winter, when the tree Is leaf­ less. -- Professor S..C. Schmucker in Ladies' Home Journal. Valve of EdHcatton. Once upon a time a crow sat on a high branch of 3 tree with a large bit of cheese in his mouth when an envi­ ous and hungry fox came prowling along and spied the choice morsel, "You are a beautiful bird," aaid the cunning fox, "and yet your great beau­ ty is not equal to your marvelous voice, which charms all of the beasts of the forest Pray, Mrs. Crow, do let me hear you sing." The crow turned her head to one side, as is the habit with such birds, and looked at Mr. Fox. Then she de­ liberately ate the cheese and after clearing her voice spoke. "Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Fox," she said. "If you will wait minute, I will sing for you. I never speak or sing until after dinner since have been reading ancient fables." The fox did not wait, but trotted on his way. Moral.--A literary education is not without value.--New York Herald. Gasoline Stoves It will soon be time to consider the oil and gasoline stove prop­ osition. Bear in mind that you can get just what you want at this store at bottom prices. Plumbing and Gas Fitting This is my specialty, and I guar­ antee every bit of work done. Let me make on estimate on your work. GEO. SOMMERS. iMm»8i IIHHHmHHIIIIIIHIIIimMMMWIIim| p. !!• JT; I Want Your Patronage! It was mentioned in The Plain- dealer recently that merchants de­ siring your support would ask for it. For many years I have kept a standing invitation in The Plain- dealer, knowing full well that my customers appreciate the attention given them. I am still asking for your patronage and offer as nice a line of gdods as the market affords in Drugs and Medicines. Julia H. Story. A/ REMARKABLE CURE OF CROUP A Little Boy's Life Saved. I have a few words to say regarding Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It sav ed my little boy's life and I feel that I cannot praise it enough. 1 bought a bottle of it from A. J5. Steere of Good win, 8. D., and when I got home with it the poor baby could hardly breathe. I gave the medicine as directed every ten minutes until he "threw up" and then I thought sure he was going to choke to death. We had to pull the phlegm out of his mouth in great long strings. I am positive that if I had not got that bottle of cough medicine, my boy would not be on earth today JOEL DEMONT, Inwood, Iowa. For sale by Jnlia A. Story and (1. W. Bes- ley. _____ The Lampa of the Sea. Many kinds of Jellyfish are phos phorescent at night and present a won­ derfully beautiful appearance when slowly moving through the water, and it is this phosphorescence which has given them the poetic title of "the lamps of the sea." They are not less beautiful in the daytime, for most of the species are striped or tinted, some being melon shaped, with rows of fringes dividing the sections. The ten tacles are often plumed, and, while waving about in graceful curves, at­ tract or gather in the food of the ani mal. The "Portuguese man-of-war" Is probably the best known, as well most attractive In form, of the whole family. Children Especially Liable. Boras, bruises and cuts are extremely painful and if neglected often result in olood poisoning. Children are especial ly liable to Buch mishaps because not so careful. As a remedy DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is an^qnalled. Draws out the fire, stops the pain, soon heals the wound. Beware of counterfeits, Sure cure for piles, "DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured my baby of ecjzema after two physicians gave her up," writes James Mock, N. Webster, Ind." The sores were BO bad she soiled two to flye dresses a day." Julia A. Story, Mc Henry;Ot. W. Besley, West McHenry A Wrifbl'or'i Grief, Mr. Rtutson--/rijey tell we Neighbor Harris' cat is dead. Mrs. Btutson--Ob, I'm so sorry! It used to take up Fido's time so ple#*- antly barking at her, -- Boston Tran •crtpt. An Unexpected Aniwer. When it was too late, tly* barber's customer discovered that the operator he had selected to manipulate the ra­ zor had been Indulging in strong drink. But he sank back in his chair, trusting luck for a successful shave, 'the in­ evitable happened, however, when the nerve racked barber Jabbed a piece of cuticle from the victim's chin. Now you see, Bir. what hard drink­ ing will do," walled the damaged per­ son. "Yes, It does make the skin tender," said the man of shears and blade.--Ex­ change. The "Bine" Danube. Those of the Austrian poets who are fond of singing the charms of the "blue Danube" were recently disappointed to hear of the investigations of a certain German scientist. This man watched the big river for a whole year, giving to his studies an hour every morning. The result of these observations waS that he found the water to be brown 11 times; yellow. 46; dark green, 59; light green, 45; grass green. 25; green­ ish gray, 09; other shades of green. 110, and that it never had anything like the hue with which It Is credited by the bards. "Sometime ago my daughter caught severe cold. She complained of pains in her chest and had a bad cough. I gave her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy according to directions and in two days she was well and able to go to school. have used this remedy in my family for the past seven years and have nevor known it to fail," says James Prender- grast, merchant, Annato Bay, Jamaica, West India Islands. The pains in the chest indicated an approaching attack of pneumonia, which in this instance was undoubtedly warded off by Cham­ berlain's Cough Remedy. It counter­ acts any tendency of a oold toward pneumonia. For sale by Julia A. Story and G. W. Besley. The Tfeutifeter Won. When the late Baron Nordenskjold was at Ceylon on the way home from bis Journey along the northern coast of Siberia, he received a telegram from the Russian government asking him Whether he would accept from the czar a certain decoration as an appreciation of his services to Russia. For many days the famous explorer wavered, as he was a member of BJorsterne BJorn- son'svAntidecoration club, whose mem­ bers were solemnly pledged never to accept any decoration from anybody. Nordenskjold, however, could not re­ sist the temptation, so he replied to the telegram in the affirmative. It is not hard to Imagine his disap­ pointment when, upon reaching home, a friend of his, a high official, told him the following: "The Russian govern­ ment was well aware of your antago­ nistic views In regard to decorations and had, therefore, placed In readiness 800,000 rubles to be paid you In the event of your refusing to accept the insignia, but before paying that sum they wanted to try your firmness. Rus­ sia la certaiuly grateful to you for your failure to live up to your pledge." He Cauarht the Car. The maji dashed down the street ijft* «r the retreating State street car. Bvery muscle was strained; his breath came in quick gasps; the beads of moisture stood out upon his fore­ head. His feet were working like the pedals on a bicycle. He only touched the ground In the more altitudinons places. "I'll--catch --that--street--car," he gasped, "or die." Faster went the street car. Faster went the man. He overturned fruit stands and aged blind men in his wild career. He knocked down children and trampled upon them. But onward he rushed. He collided with a baby buggy. The baby was knocked Into the street. The mother of the child picked it up. She pointed a finger at the disappearing form of the man. "Murderer!" she hissed through her clinched teeth. He draws nearer to the car--nearer yet. He reaches out his hand. He touches the rail on the rear plat* form. He gives one last convulsive effort. He is on the car. He sinks breathless into a seat and mops his brow. The conductor touches him on the shoulder.' , "Git offen here!" speaks the conduct­ or. "We're a-goin' to ther barn. No more cars tonight."--Chicago Tribune. Ate $25,OOO Worth of Live*. Among the many poker stories afloat a good one Is told concerning Dutch Hank, a well known player of Roch­ ester, N. Y. Hank went Into Daly's place, In New York city, one day and sat In a game, winning $25,000 with very little trouble. Then he rose to go, thinking it was time to stop. Daly shook hands with him and asked him what was his hurry. Hank said he would have to go to s Dutch restau­ rant he knew where they always cook­ ed liver In a way that he particularly liked. "Oh, If that's all," said Daly, "just stay here. We can serve the liver Just that way, and you can go right on playing." Dutch Hank had left some friends outside waiting, but he said he would stay and eat the liver. He sat down and ate and played. His $25,000 soon went back to Daly In a turn of luck. Hank went out without a cent. "What kept you so long?" his friends demanded. "Well, you don't suppose a man can eat $25,000 worth of liver in a minute, do yon?" was the retort of Hank. J1-. ' .#i! \ Your * V*" ' At this season of the year when the weather changes go suddenly do not let a-cough run on, it may lead to Catarrh or Consump­ tion. You can quickly cure your cough b$r using J Petesch White Pine A Cure Guaranteed Price 25 Cents. A Deep Mystery. It Is a mystery why women endure Backache, Headache, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Fainting and DizzySpells when thousands have proved that Electric Bitters will quickly cure such tronbles. ' 'I suffered for years with kidney trouble," writes Mrs. Phebe Cherley, of Petersop, la., "and a lame back pained me so I could not dress my­ self, but Fiectric Bitters wholly cured me, and, though 78 years old, I now am able to do all pjy housework." It overcomes Constip&tiop, ijnproyee Ap­ petite, gives perfept health. Only Wo at Jnlia A- Story's drug store. ; • o feiftntib mm it CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. Ike Kiwi Yea Have Always Bought m"^a- The faults of the superior man are tfke the eclipses of the snn and moon. He has his faults, and all ntep see them; he changes ftgfliu, and all men 4 J«fik up to blm -- Coufuoips. T O R X i l ,Ttw KM You Haw AIM B04K Bears the Signature of retesch's hewriarh* powders ens*. 'dfti Child Worth Millions. "My child is worth millions to me, says Mary Bird of Harrisburg, Pa.," yet I would have lost her by croup had I not purchased a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure." One Minute Cough Cure is sure cure for coughs, croup and throat and lung troubles. An absolute­ ly safe cough' cure which acts im mediately. The youngest child can take it with entire safety. The little ones like the taste and remember how often it helped them. Every family should l>ave a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure handy. At this seassn especially it may be needed suddenly Julia A. Story, McHenry; G. W.Besley, West McHenry. What's !• a Namef Voltaire under a fictitious name of­ fered to the (Jomedle Francaise a play entitled "Le Droit du Seigneur." It was promptly rejected as badly writ­ ten and poor in rhyme, but when he offered the same manuscript a second time under the title of "L'Ecueil du Sage" and signed with his own name it was accepted with enthusiasm and uni­ versally declared admirable. A Profitable Investment. "I was troubled for about seven years with my stomach and in bed half my time," says E. Demick, Somerville, Ind. "I spent about $1,000 and never could get anything to help me until I tried Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. I have taken a few bottles and am entirely well." You don't live by what you eat, but by what yon digest and assimulate. If your Btomach doesn't digest your- food yon are really starving. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does the stomach's work by digesting the food. You don't have to diet. Eat all you want. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures all stomach troubles. Julia A. Story, MoHenry; G. W. Besley, West McHenry. Hla Gift. Mrs. Wyles-- Did your hnsband give fou anything for a birthday present? Mrs. Styles--Indeed he did. "Did it have your name on It?" "Yes. and my husband's name too." "That's Just like selfish men. He must share the gift with you." "B0t he didn't." "What was his name doing cm It tbepr "It wonldn't have been any good; without It. It was a check." O A 0 T O R I A , 9mm a* Th8 KindYou Havfl llfutaM* •f ; Petesoh's White Pine Oough 8yrnp. N. H. Justen Block, McHenry. Petesch, Druggist.' ui uov iui ufci uv jca The Hind You Have Always Bought* and which has been, in use for over SO years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his per­ sonal supervision since its infancy# Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-g-ood" are but Experiments tliat trifle with and endanger tlie health of Infinite and Children--Experience against Experiment/ What is CASTORIA Oastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare­ goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy mid natural jjioep» The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* $ { GENUINE CASTORIA AtWAYS Bears the Signature of >1 f t , w*. •V.'sy.rV<-:«§ The Kind You Ban Always 30 Years. 'v?>-'H'.'i In Use For Over IMC OMTMTN WMIW, TT MKIMAY ITMCT, MCW vomcerrv. -l "V... I/" , .. 'iisA .(' •"VV r ¥kU-' .•QiW '• •s •£#( •