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IN THE Spring time is the time when the model housewife replaces her worn-out Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, Window Shades, Etc., with bright new ones. We wish to call the attention of such housewives to the fact th^t we have placed a line of such goods into our store this spring that we are indeed proud of. We know our lines are such that will please you all. Call in and see what we have to offer. - Undertaking and Embalming is also a part of our business and all calls of this \ nature are promptly attended to under our person­ al supervision. We takfe complete charge, fur­ nish hearse,'and care for bodies when so .wished, lacoMusten •^l f-- WtlEN YOU THINK OF HARDWARE, STOVES OR PAINTS, THINK OF McOmber's Hardware Store THEN CALL AND SEE WHAT YOU FIND IN THESE LINES AND GET OUR PRICES. Respectfully Y-ours, F. L. McOMBER, West Side Hardware. l k --b OUR STOCK OF Mi DRESS MODS Is now nearly complete, we having many new novelties to offer in Dress Goods and Waistings in Silks, Voiles, Panamas, Chiffons and Novelty Weaves. :: :: :: :: - A Fine Line of Dress Ginghams at per yard only 10c; better grades at 15c, 18c and 25c. Gauze Underwear and Hosiery. Our Shoes and Oxfords are of the most up-to- date styles. Be sure and see them. :: flen's Work Shoes. Extra heavy soles; guaran­ teed Waterproof, at $3.50: just the thing for rough, hard wear. :: :: - ^ New Hats, Caps, Shirts, Collars and Ties. Our Line of International Tailoring Samples is ready for your inspection. It's time now to order your Suit for Easter. A perfect fit guaianteed. Over 1000 samples to select from. :: A COMPLETE LINE OF FRESH, PURE GROCER­ IES. McLaughlin's and Chase & Sanborn's Cof­ fees. White and Graham Flour and Corn Meal. M. J. WALSH, PROMPT DELIVERY. PHONE 363. flore Snaps in the Grocery Line O UR GROCERIES will give you perfect satisfaction and you need not hesitate to buy of us, as we guar­ antee everything as represented. WE OFFER: Choice California 0C/ Apricots, lb C Jv Hand Picked Navy Beans, lb 5c Choice Sugar Corn fA* 3 cans 25c, per can | Ul Our Pie, for making 1A^ pies, pkge lUi. California Apricots 0C/ in syrup, can... L«)l. California Peaches per can 25c Cal. Yellow Craw- } A/> f o r d P e a c h e s , c a n JUL Blossom Brand Tomatoes, can.... I tl ighthouse Soap s p e c i a l 6 b a r s L Jv Nonesuch Pumpkin I A/- s p e c i a l , c a n l U v Orange M armalade IT/ 2 0 c j a r f o r I Jv Green Gage or Egg f £/ Plums lOi. Toasted Corn Flkea, 8 pkg. ,25c JOHN STOFFEL. NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY | OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS ! BlUUKI^lBUl. N J. Garrison was a Chicago visitor Monday. Mrs. R. L. Da6eld was a county seat visitor recently. ^ Mrs. JoaepheuaoB was a Woodstock visitor last week. Ed. 8enne and lady friend spent Snn day with Father Wille. Mrs. Geo. Wheeler was a Chicago vis­ itor one day last week. Mrs. Ed. Bennett of Woodstnck called on her parents here Tuesday. Miss Bessie Bnel of Woodstock is vis­ iting at the Peterson home here. Mrs. J. B. Lynch and daughter, Mada- tene, wejre recent Chicago shoppers. Miss Florence Waterman of Woo<l- stock was a Kidgefield caller last Satur­ day. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hartman spent Easter at the home of Mr. Throop at Nunda. Miss Mabel Skinner visited her Bister, Mrs. Linscott, at Woodstock the first of the Week. Mr. and Mrs. F. White of Genoa vis ited from Saturday until Monday with his brother, «T. F. White. Arthur Skinner was a Nnnda caller last Saturday. He also rode his' motor cycle to Elgin on Sunday. Mrs. Yeal and two eons, Willie and Philip, of Elgin spent Saturday with J. C. Button and Mrs. Smith. Miss Florence Monroe stepped off the train Tuesday evening. The correspon­ dent did not learn where she had been. Mrs. Blanche Conerty of Chicago vis­ ited her parents and sister, Mrs. Mabel Merchant, from Saturday uutil Wed­ nesday. William Anneraof Florida is visiting his brothers, Edward and Alfred. It is about ten years since he has visited this place. School election was held here last Saturday evening. Very little interest was manifested this year which fact the small attendance will vouch for. C. Dn field was re elected to his former of* fife. SCHOOL NOTES. The second grade is learning the time table. 1 Miss Agnes Dufleld and Mrs. S. Mer­ chant visited school last week. Come and visit the school. Thna far we have welcomed about thirty five vis itors. Those having the highest standing in their respective classes in the primary room for the month of March are: Sec­ ond grade, Rath Benson and Markie French; third grade, Mildred French. The following pupils were neither ab sent nor tardy last month: Arline Stephenson, Ray Lynch, Geneive God dard, Perl Zenk, Rachel French, Harold Lucas, George Peterson, Emma Wie laud, Lucy Benson, Helen Carlson, Mil dred French, Willie Wieland, Alfred Carbon, Roeie Peterson, Elsie Ander­ son. Edna Stephenson, Rnth Benson, Mabel Kline, Vernon Collen, Charles Emmons, Dorothy Bullock, Gertrude Houghwout, Edward Lucas, Joeiab White, Jackaoa White, Marie Kania. roiA Arthur Frost of Chicago was In town over Sunday. Miss Kate Rosing of Round Lake spent Sunday in Volo. Miss Frauces Rosing has gone to Gosh­ en, Ind., where she will spend the sum­ mer. Miss Bessie Dnnnill of Chicago visited home folks Monday and Tuesday of last week. Misses Kate Frost and Genevieve Ef- fingerwereln Wauconda Thursday aft­ ernoon. Mrs. Everett Stone and son, Charles, were visitors at McHenry a few days recently. Mia* Elsie Walton was the gueet of relatives at Wankegan Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Gib Bnrnett and daughter, Ger­ trude, of Slocum's Lake, were in town Monday. Mrs. Wm. Rosing and son, Herman, of Round Lake spent Friday at the J no. Rosing home. Mrs. Laura Hnson and Miss Elsie Smith are visiting with relatives and friends in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Le«ri8 Lnsk and sons and Miss Catharine Dowel! of West Fre­ mont were in Volo Sunday. Meedauies Charity R&ught and Han­ nah Kinea of Waukegan are Btaying at the Raught farm near Volo. Miss Gertrude Stoffel of Wauconda was the guest of Misses Annie and Clara Rosing a few days last week. Paul Avery of Lake Villa and Mis* Georgia Kapple of Grayslake were vis­ itors at the Robert Paddock home Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Wagner and daughters of West Fremont are spend­ ing this week with Mr. and Mrs. C. Sable. Will Hironimus, who is being treated at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, spent Sunday with his wife and son here. Com and Bat. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E church respectfully invites the public to cotne and eat sapper at the homeof Mrs. W. F. Gallaher next Thursday after­ noon, April 30. The ladies further than promising all who attend a fine repast and extending each and everyone a hearty invitation, have nothing to say. Bat this should be sufficient to entice most anyone's appetite. The serving will begin at five- o'clock and continue until all have been served. Twenty cents is all that will be asked if you par­ take of the delicacies to be served. On suppers sent out a charge of five cents extra will be made. The Weekly Inter-Ocean and this paper delivered for one year at oar "speatel de*t" price of $1.75 (or the e. KMKKALD PAKH. Miss Alice Smith spent Snuday with McHenry friends. E. Comisky visited at the home of John Gibbs Tuesday. C. D. Whiting of Woodstock visited in this vicinity Sunday. Miss Vera Doherty visited Miss Anna Bolger one day recently. R. J. Sutton spent Tuesday with El­ gin relatives aud friends. Fresh lettuce and strawberries at O. B. Gilbert 's next Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Salek of Ringwood vis­ ited at M. Conway's recently. Miss Margaret Ward of McHenry vis­ ited at E. Knox's last Friday. Miss Mary (JibbH visited friend's at McHenry Friday and Saturday. Miss Miuuie Knox of McHenry visited at R. J. Sutton's last Thursday, James Haxton, Sr., and D. W. Hill of Chicago were at the Park Sunday. Chris Smith of Grayslake was the guest of his brother, J. R., Sunday. Mrs. E. Kin^c spent Thursday last with McHenry relatives and friends. The Rev. Fathers Burke and Rasmus were visitors at R. J. Sutton's Sunday. Messrs. E. J. Fartell and R. _E. Sut­ ton of Chicago spent Easter at the lat­ ter's home. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gibl>s of Chicago were guests of relatives here Sunday and Monday. M iss \1 acie Dake of Chicago and John Schaffer of McHenry called in this vi­ cinity Tuesday. Miss Mary Sutton attended the lec­ ture given by Rev. Fr. Burke at Elgin Monday evening. Miss Margaret Sutton of Elgin spent a few days with home folks, returning Tuesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner spent a few days recently at the latter's former home at West Chicago. Mr. aud Mrs. Chas. Cohan and little daughter of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday at the Park. Mr. and Mrs. R. (3. Ross and Miss Iva Peterson of Chicago were guests at the home of Richard Givenn Sunday. Miss Alice Sutton arrive.! iu McHenry Saturday evening after a three months' visit at St. Petersburg, Fin., and other southern cities. The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for t wenty- fiye cents, and will lie discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other wise ordered. Try it. E. Coin inky returned home Monday evening after traveling for the past two months with the Chicago White Sox on their annual sprint; training trip. Mr. Comisky enjoyed the trip immensely and is kept busy relating his exper­ iences. He places all the confidence in the world iu the Sox and hopes to see that mighty band carry away the hunt­ ing at the close of the season. That in­ field is a hummer and when ouce in proper working order they will go along nicely. JOHNSBliRGH. Nick Netfc visited home folks Sunday. Johu Defiling visited with home folks Sunday. Mrs. Joe Kattner of Spring Grove was a caller here ^uesday. Miss Katie Pitzen visited with Miss Annie OetHiug Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John Schmitt visited with Mrs. Barbara Schuiitt Sunday. Mrs. Joe Rothermel of McHenry vis­ ited with Mrs. Martin May Sunday. Mr. aud Mrs. 'Jacob Weingart of Volo visited with Mrs. Math Schafer Sunday. Miss Mary Althoff of Chicago visited a few days last week with home folks. Mrs. John Freund and Mrs. Mike Frennd visited with Mrs. AnnaBughuer Friday. Mrs. Jacob Freund and Mrs. John Kattner of Spring Grove were callers here Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Math Younger, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Michels. Mr. and Mrs. Ja­ cob Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Justen, John Neiaeu and lady friend visited with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Michels Sunday. If you are contemplating an auction salt- this spring F. O. Gaus is the right inan'to*cry yonr sale. Orders may be left with either M. J. Walsh or J, W. Frennd at West McHenry, where they will receive prompt attentiou. Mr. Gaus may also be reached at Woodstock by letter, 'phone or telegraph. TKKKA COTTA. A. Busch of Chicago waB a caller at M. Knox's last Friday. S. B. Leisner has been the guest of Chicago relatives recently. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Anderson were Chicago visitors last Wednesday. Misses Katie, Theresa and Annie Buss were McHenry callers last Friday even­ ing Miss Alice Knox of McHeury visited her sister, Mrs. M. A. Conway, Monday evening. Miss Ruth Anderson of Richmond vis­ ited at the home of her brother here Wednesday. Mrs. Robert Anderson of Richmond is visiting at the houie of her son, Thomas, and family. Mr. and Mrs. H. McMillan and chil­ dren were Holcombville callers last Sun­ day afternoon. Misses Emma Conway and Florence Knox spent last Friday evening with McHeury relatives and friends. If yon have entertained company from a distance, gone on a visit yourself, met with an accident, have sickness or death in the family, entertained at a party, had a marriage in,.,the family or any other bit of news that may be of general interest, band or mail it to this office for publication. All items will be thankfully received. Fresh corn meal for family use and plenty granular meal for chickens at Spencer's mill. Tel. 601 Chapman's Baking Powder this week 19c Three 1-lb Cans for 50c. Canned Corn Canned Corn while it lasts at per can 5C Washing Powder 5c packages, 2 for 5c. Seed Potatoes Early Rose, per lm. $l.OO Early Ohio, per bu. 1.15 O. B. Gilbert Tel. 691. OF A PERSONAL NATORE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND WHERE THEY GO. A (Irlnt <»r P«r«onal N«w« Gathered Ip by the WHjmldc by The l'l*lnil«al«r B«pr«- HtMl tnt I V*H. Mrs. Joseph Heimer was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. ('has. G. Frett was a business visitor in Chicago Wednesday. E. C. Hemestroff of Chicago spent Sun­ day with McHenry frieuds. Rev. J. B. Stackable of Chicago called on friends here Tuesday morning. Rev. A. Royer went to Chicago yester­ day morning to be gone for two days. Arthur Thelen of Chicago was the guest of McHeury relatives and friends last Sunday. Miss Kathryn Meyers of Evanston, III., spent the first of the week with her mother, Mrs. Eva Meyers, here. Miss Elvera Schueunemannof Chicago spent the first of the week with her aunt, Mrs. Joseph Heimer, here. Miss Eva Miller returned to her home at Lily Lake last Friday, after a three weeks' visit with Chicago relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Marshall and lit­ tle daughter of Chicago spent Sunday at the homeof Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mey­ ers here. Mr. and Mrs Gus Carlson and little sou of Woodstock spent Sunday »t the home of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Miller at Rosedale. Mr. and Mrs. Frank V, Cobb have moved their household goods to Kings­ ton, III., where the former has secured employment Mrs. Ellen M. Schenck, sister of Mrs. Alice Simpson, started for her home in Salt Lake City, Utah, last Thursday evening after sjiendiug many months with relatives and friends in Illinois, Wisconsin and Nebraska. imMN t « 1 PROBATE NEWS j I J [Furnished by McHenry County Abstract (..'ompauy, Woodstock. Illinois.1 KKAL KSTATE TRANSFERS. Albert . I . . Howe &w to Johu V. IsberK It 44. Orchard Ueacl i . McHenry Charles E. Jecfcs to Wilber liassett, 40 acres In iih ^ sec '£>, Mcllenry r 8.... |3S000t> MARRIACE LICENSES. tra Wm. Ferguson, 22 Chetnnng Amie AgnesJPowers, 18 .Chemung John B. Vosburgh, Jr., 22 Lake Geneva, Wis. Sarah Minshall, 19..... .Elkhorn, Wis. Charles Nieman, 40 Woodstock Mary Eilke, 34 Union William F. Long, 24 Huntley Martha Schroeder, 3U Lake (ilenC. Keller. 18 Nunda Minnie Knaack, 1# Nuuda One dollar a year for The Weekly Iu- ter Ocean; $1.50 a year for The Plain- dealer. Or both by our recent special arrangement, $1.75 for fifty-two weeks of genuine news from far and near. ASK ABOUT US -- if you don't alreadyknow what a perfect prescription ser­ vice we provide. Ask your physician or yoor aeighbor. HERE You are sure of accuracy You are sure of purity You are sure of potent drugs You are sure of promptness You are sure of right prices We can till any prescription no matter upon whose blank it is written. Let us put up your physician's pre­ scriptions, valued family recipes, recipes for Veterinary remedies, etc. What we compound will be right in every respect. TEL. 274 DRUGGIST. at* Horse Goods! of every description is what we deal in. Everything that goes to make up a first-class Harness Establish­ ment may be found here. When you get ready for that new work or driving Harness, if you appreciate quality and good workmanship we will be pleased to give you our prices. n. A. THELEN McHENRY, ILLINOIS. *4 ,<• - WHEN ORDERING (ran id Ms do not overlook Frett's as the stock is mote complete than ever. Here are a few offerings --FOR THIS WEEK:-- 10-lb. Calumet Hams, at per pound 120 12-lb. Diamond C Hams, at per pound 130 Home-made Pork Sausage, at per pound. ...12c Home-made Knack Wurst, at per pound--10o Corn Syrup, per pail 380 Laurel Brand Molasses, per can. 10c Blossom Brand Tomatoes, per can 12 lAo Pharaoh Brand Tomatoes, per can 10O O. K. Brand Sugar Corn, per can 10O Blosson Brand Sugar Corn, per can 10c Goods Delivered at all times except Sundays. Charles G. Frett, 'Phone 542. McHenry* Illinois. d - A; P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COHMISSION MERCHANT SPECIAL. ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE SALE OF Dressed Beef, Hutton, Hogs* Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on the street Tags and price lists furnished oo application. COLO STORAQE FREE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Stall i A 3. Pulton St. Wholesale Market. Orchard Beach Sanatorium McHenry* Illinois Fop the treatment of curable Chronic Diseases (uervous afflictions, dl*ea»es of the stomach, bowels and liver, gout, rheumatism, obesity, catarrh, malt, general debility, etc.) Oaty Nataral Method* Are Eaphjrtd. Dr. (irl Struei, Prop. too State Street, Salt* !<•#« ' CHICAGO, ILL.