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• vH * v -' V- ' ' • ' - '•* ".r* ,• - ? • . A HAPPY FAMILY REUNION THE Spring time is the time when the model housewife replaces her worn-oitt Carpets, Rugs, linoleums, Window Shades, Etc., with bright new ones. We wish to call the attention of such housewives to the fact that 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 take complete charge, fur­ nish hearse, and care for bodies when so wished. JaeobJusten % WHEN 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 Yours, F. L. McOMBER, West Side Hardware. m Suistae Silks in Black and Colors, 27-inch, per yard 47}c Habntai Silks, White and Cream, 27 inch, per yard..... ^Oc Habntai Silk, White, 36 inch, per yard j^85c Taffeta, Guaranteed Silk, Black, 86-inch, per yard ,$100 Better Qualities, per yard .».$1.10 to $1.40 Printed Foulards, nice patterns, 27-inch 25c Printed Batiste, with borders, 32-inch 20c Challis, Dimities and Lawnain ylain and fancy colon 6c to 85o Oar line of Wool Suitings is very complete in the new weaves and shades, per yard 25c to $125 Summer Corsets in P. N. and American Lady. Our Shoes and Oxfords are the right Style. In Tan, Brown and Black. Call and gee them. Men's Hats in the proper shapes and colon for the dressy young man . .$1.00 to $8 00 Underwear, light and cool for the hot days 10c to $1.00 tiro erles of the best quality always in stock. Try onr 25c Coffee, ..4i lbs. for $1.00 Best quality Oatmeal, per pound 5c A complete line of Pickles in bulk aud bottles--Sweet, Sour, Dill, Mustard and ReliBh 5c to 25c Yours truly, M. J. WALSH, PROMPT DELIVERY. PHONE 363. GROCERIES, VEGETABLES AND FRUITS THE PUREST, CLEAN­ EST AND FRESHEST TO BE FOUND IN TOWN West IWc- Henry, III. JOHN STOFFEL. NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED B Y OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS UUUJCfKIUh f Fred Wille was in North Crystal Lake Friday Mr. Knilans was in North Crystal Lake Tuesday. Mn. Chas. Whiston was a Woodstock caller Thursday. Miss Glenis Jacobs was a Crystal Lake caller Pridntr Mrs. F. Hart man and J. H. Parks were in the city Friday. Arthur Skinner drove over to Crystal Lake Thursday evening. Mrs. M. Jackmanof Wobdstock called at Father Monroe's Monday. Miss Jennie Ashton is visiting her sister and mother, Mrs. Dike. Mrs. Olive Bald win of Crystal Lake was a business caller here Friday. Mn. S. Reed visited her friend. Miss Gracie Cole, in Woodstock Friday. Mn. Sarah Wakefield is visiting her son and family at Harrington this week. Mrs. Lewis Johnson and Miss L. Haughawout were Crystal Lake callers Tuesday. Mrs. E Ford ,*of Crystal Lake called on her parents, Mr aud Mrs H Reed, Tuesday. Miss Elsie Wille of Crystal Lake is visiting her grandparents, Mr and Mrs. Fred Wille. MrB. N. J. Garrison's mother, Mrsf Westerman, of Greenwood is a Ridge- field visitor. Mrs. G. Merchant aud two children were business callers at Woodstock Fri­ day and Monday. Mrs. Castle and family of Chicago are spending a few weeks with her father, A. F. Davis. Harold Stanford of Chicago is visiting his cousins, Elizabeth and Charles Euiiuons, for a few weeks. Mrs. Kline and daughters, Ruth and Mabel, were pleasant callers at Wood­ stock Monday of last week. Roland W. Emmons of Chicago is en joying country life and farmiug for a few days at the home of his father. Conductor F. Reed, wife and sons, Marvin and Russell, of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday with their parents Mn. S. R. Smith and sons, Jerald and Kenneth, of Chicago are spending the summer at the home of the former's father, J. C. Button. Mrs. W. Jaynes and son, Milton, and daughter, Audrie, were the guests of the former's sister, Mn. Shales, in Crystal Lake Monday. Charles Hamilton of Ripon, Wis who was a resident of Ridgefield about forty years ago, shook hands with Station Agent Lynch Monday. Mr. Skinner and Mr. Allen, with their families, drove to Crystal Lake Satur day afternoon. They found the lake water most too cool for comfort. The recital given by Miss Leach, of North Crystal Lake, and pupils at the home of Mr. and Mn. W. Jaynes on Wednesday evening, June 24, was a decided success. The Ladies' Aid society gave a social in the church parlors Tnesday evening, June 28 Strawberries and cream were served, and the proceeds were used for the benefit of the church. TfiRRA COTTA. Roy Conway visited i,n Elgin recently. Mrs. E. Johnson was quite sick last week. Mis# Mae Ames was the guest of Elgin relatives last week. Miss Edua Foley of Ohio visited rela­ tives here last week. Miqp Hazel Lock wood visited relatives in Barreville last week. Mn. Knigge of Griswold Lake spent Friday with friends here. Mn. Fred Bergman of Chicago is vis­ iting home folks this week. Miss Eleanor Phalin spent Tuesday with friends in Crystal Lake. Mr. and Mn. A. T. McMillan were Crystal Lake visitors Friday. Mn. C. Colby and daughter, Edna, called on relatives here Sunday. Mr. aud Mn. J. La Plant were Chi cago visiton the first of the week. Mrs. Clarence Martin of Wauconda visited her aunt, Mn. J. M. Phalin, last week. Mn. T. R. Anderson and daughter, Sylvia, called on Richmond relatives Sunday. Mrs. P. N. Welch and daughter, Nellie, of Glencoe, Minn., spent Friday at J. M. Phalin's. Mrs W. J W«lch and daughters, Mildred and Helen, spent a recent day with relatives here. Mn. P. H. Conway entertained the Larkin Soap club Wednesday, June 17. After a few social hours, refreshments were served. All reported a pleasant time. VC14X Arthur J. Frost.pf Chioago was in Volo over Sunday. . ,1 Mrs. Dick Denlien of Liberty ville visi­ ted relatives here lust week. Miss Maude Walton of Liberty ville is visiting her parents here this week. Mr. aud Mrs. Ed Snyder of Fox Lake were guests of Mrs. C. Sabel Tuesday. Mesdames Jack Stadtfeld and George Walmsley spent Sunday at Round^ake. Mies Mary Raught of Liberty ville was at the Raught farm Thursday night and Friday. Mrs. W. M. Hnaon of Dee Moines, Iowa, is visiting»her parents here for a few days. Mn. Laura Huson has returned to her home near Volo after a visit with rela­ tives in Chicago. Mr. and Mn. John Walton and daugh­ ter, Elsie, were guests of Waukegan relatives Sunday. Mrs. Frank Zuelsdorf and children of McHenry were at the Harry Nicholls home over Sunday, Misses Helen Cook and Caroline Pope of Evanston visited at A, J, Raymond's Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mesdames Gertrude and Lawrence Miller went to Kenosha last Thursday for a visit with relatives and friends there. Rev. Arthur Heilefn will hold preach­ ing service in the Volo M. E. church every Sunday afternoon at 2:45. Every­ one is givea a cordial invitation to •• MKRALD PARK. _ L. Hock went to Chicago Tuesday for a few days. E. Comisky wept to Chicago Saturday to spend a few days. H. Felmeten is spending, a few days this Week at Chicago,. / Jtliss Mary Gibbs visited friends at ?r.r:Friday last. R M. Fleming of Barreville was • re­ cent visitor in this vicinity. Pat Murray of Chicago visited at the E. Frisby home Sunday. Mrs. E. Knox spent Wednesday last with Miss Katie Keefe at Woodstock. Misses Mayme and Katie Knox vis­ ited friends in Wauconda Wednesday. Chas. A. Cohan and family h*ve been occupying their summer home since Sat­ urday. Miss Margaret Walsh spent Saturday aud Sunday with Elgin relatives and friends. Miss Mayme Knox visited friends in Ringwood and vicinity several days last week. f R. L Ay 1 ward of Elgin and R. H. Corr of Woodstock were Sunday visiton in this vicinity. Mr. and Mn John Smith, Sr., were guests at the home of their son, John R-, and family Sunday. Mr. and Mn. Cbas. Comisky of Chi­ cago spent a few days last week with E. Comisky and family. Messn Frank Corwin and George Trehier of Chicago were guests at the home ot J. R. Smith Sunday. Misses Mary Pender, Ellen Walsh, Mary Burke and Belle Cary of McHenry visited the Misses Kuox recently. Mr. and Mrs Jas. Armstrong and Mn. Devi ne of May wood and niece, Ethel Griffin, of Wheaton are at the Park this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Schaffer and Misses Anna and Irene Frisby of Mc­ Henry visited at E. Knox's Thursday evening. Lenox and Horace Armstrong drove a team of ponies from Chicago Monday and will remain several weeks at their cottage. Messn Earl Merritt and Richard Fleming of Barreville were very pleas­ antly entertained at "Camp Pleasant" one evening recently. Mr. and Mn. C. A. Christinson and family came out from Chicago Saturday and are occupying the bungalow on the old Aylward farm. Mr. and Mrs W. K. Burns and family and D. Strong and wife came out from Chicago Saturday §nd opened their cot tage for the summer. ^ Robt. Sutton has commenced the erec tion of a new barn on the site where the old one stood that was recently struck by lightning .and burned to the ground. Miss Celia Frisby visited friends in this vicinity Saturday. Miss Frisby ex­ pects to leave for N. Dakota this week, where she will sppnd the summer with relatives. Messrs Chas. Gibbs and Abe Cole of Chicago spent Sunday in this vicinity. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Gibbs, who has been spending a few days with her parents here. Mr. and Mn. L. Huck entertained the following Chicago people at their cot­ tage on Sunday: Messn. and Mesdames Hoeflier, Link, Maina, Geo. Hoefiler; Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Schiessle and Mn. Rose Schiessle of McHenry. RINGWOOD. Where are you going to spend the Fourth. ? James Ladd was a business caller in Woodstock Saturday. Will Sayler and wife of Woodstock spent Sunday iq this vicinity. John Steekor entertained his brother- in law of Milwaukee, Wis., a few days recently. Willis Kittle of Maywftod spent Sat­ urday and Sunday with Mr. and Mn. Isaac Harsh. The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. Harsh this (Thunday) after­ noon, July 2. Miss Frances Welch of Griswold Lake spent several days with her friend, Miss Evelyn Carey. Mrs. Joseph Cristy and sons, Kenneth and Jay, of Waupaca, Wis., are visiting at Isaac Harsh's, R. A. Churchill, wife and family of Grayslake spent Saturday with C. C. Harrison and family. ' Mrs. Clayton Harrison and Mn. Char­ les Peet spent last Friday with Wau­ conda relatives aud friends. Clarence Whiting, who is employed at the Oliver Typewriter at Woodstock, is spending this week at home. Be sure and attend the Fourth of July dance given by the Knights of Colum­ bus at Stoffel's hall Friday evening. Miss Adah Westlake of Sprsng Grove attended the school picnic which was held at Pistakee Bay last Wednesday. Services in the M. E. church next Sun­ day will consist of a patriotic sermon by the pastor and patriotic music by a por­ tion of the Ringwood band. Sunday school at 1 p. m., C. E. H. Tuttle, super­ intendent; preaching at 2 p. m.. E. H. Beal, Pastor. JOHNSBDBOH. John Niesen is very sicl^, with pneu­ monia. Mn. George Sohgid of Volo drove thru here Tuesday. * Nick Barbian of McHegry was a caller here Thursday. Joe May and Joe Miller of Ringwood were seen here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mat. Smith of Zenda visited with home folks Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Joe Rothermel of Mc­ Henry were callers here Sunday. v Miss Emma Bughner visited a fe'w days with McHenry friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Mertes entertained Mr. and Mn. Henry Hetterman, Mr. and Mrs. William Althoff, Mr and Mrs. Jacob Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Theleu, Mr and Mrs. Jos. Mertes and Mrs. Benrv Heimer and children of MeHewy on Wednesday, Juue 94. Wh n«ld at the Home of Eugene Mat- ' X'"thews Laat Thotwlaj.' Willie at a Christmas gathering at the home of Philip Kilt/, the idea of having a family reunion was talked over by those present. * , In the past, two or three families had united in Christmas, Thanksgiving o^ birthday dinners, but now the thought was to unite kith and kin, old and young, in one big celebration, the first of which was held in honor of Elizabeth West Matthews' eighty-fifth birthday, on the 20th of June, 1907, at the home of George Wilbern. Carpenteraville, 111., at which forty-five relatives were present. It was decided to hold a fam­ ily reunion once every year in June. Every one in whose veins run West blood, or are claimed by love by one such, is a member of the family and is entitled to all rights and privileges of the same. The dinner is to be provided on the co operative plan--each family contrib­ uting something to the feast under the direction of the refreshment committee. The following officers were unani­ mously elected: v President, Mrs. Philip Kiltz; vice; president, Mn. William Campbell;! secretary, Miss Cora B. Wilbern; treas­ urer, Mrs. EdWard Lnumi; chairman of program committee, Mrs. C. T. Matthews; chairman of refreshment committee, Mn. William Campbell. The secretary was requested to cor­ respond with absent members, Mrs. Eugene Matthews invited the company to her home for the second reunion, which took place Thursday, June 25, 1908. The day was all that could be desired and the host and hostess spared no pains to give pleasure and Mrs. Elizabeth West Matthews. comfort to all. When the guests had gathered, fifty-seven in number, from miles around, many greetings and hand­ clasps were enjoyed. The company did full justice to a sumptuous dinner serv­ ed under a big tent on the lawn. The president called the assembly to­ gether with a march, and the following program was rendered: Piano|solo Miss Mollie Campbell Recitation Miss Mabel Kiltz Duet .. Marian Matthews, Agnes Matthews Grandmother's stories Mrs. J. W. Moorhead Violin sold Earle Wilbern Letters from absent members were read. The same officers were elected for the ensuing year: Chairman of program committee, Mn. Robert Howard; chair­ man of refreshment committee, Mrs. H. Wilmington; chairmen of entertain­ ment committee, Walter Campbell and Herbert Kiltz. The meeting adjourned, accepting the invitation of Mrs. Henry Wilmington for June, 1909. The intervening time was spent in visiting and games, while two graphaphones, piano and voice gave music The guests departed with the happy consciousness of a day well spent and a stronger feeling of loving kinship, and the hope of many more such re­ unions. Those present were: Mrs. Elizabeth West Matthews, Mrs. Margaret Mat­ thews, Mr. and Mrs. William Camp­ bell, sons, Walter and Charles, and daughter, Mollie, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilmington t^nd son, Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kiltz, son, Herbert, and daughters, Eudora and Mabel, of Wood­ stock, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. George Wil­ bern, son, Earle, and daughter, Cora, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Miller of Carpen- tersville; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas and daughter, Marguerite, Mrs. Robert Howard and son, Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Howafd, son, Edwin, and daugh­ ter, Helen, of Elgin; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Matthews, Mrs. Emma Brink, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Matthews, son, Fayette, anil daughters, Marian, Agnes and Lodema, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Matthews and daughter, Dorothy, of McHenry; Mrs. Edith McCannon and sons, Lloyd and Lyle,of Ringwood; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F Matthews, sons, Claude, Frank, Harry, Earl, Ladoit, and daughters. Isabel, Myrtle and Gladys, of Barre­ ville; Walter Matthews of Algonquin; John Nichols of Sharon, Wis. Barn Social. The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church will give a barn social on Wed­ nesday evening, July 8, in E. Bassett s new barn on the West Side. Ice creaui and cake will be served for fifteen cents, and a good musical program will be given during the evening. Come out and help a good cause, and at the same time enjoy the novelty of a barn social. Postmaster General Meyer has an­ nounced that an agreement has been reached with the British government, providing for a letter postage of 2 cents an ounce between the 'United States and Great Britain and Ireland, to be­ come operative Qet 1, 1906, Quality First -v * * * * * * * * * * £ * * * Irv the Drug B vi si rv ess it* * ik * ifc * * tii i * * * * i * t 1 * to * * it * * In some lines of business prices may well be the great talking point. Those who can buy best and sell lowes^ hare something to say that is inter­ esting to the public. -Ch­ it's different/' Quality, regard­ less of price, should be the main factor and it is here. What you buy here in the line of drugs and medicines will be of right quality and the price asked will also be right--as low as goods of same quality can ever be bougfit for any­ where. N. H. PETESCH DRUGGIST. McHenry, III. - - 'Phone 274 .J -rir * • • i>s. FOR MKTS AND CHARLES O. 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Beal The Plaindealet. of every description isf what we deal in. Every­ thing that gpes to m^ke up a first-class H&niess Establishment may be had here. When you get ready for that new work or driv­ ing- harness, if you appre­ ciate quality and good workmanship Jwe will pleased to give you our p r i c e s . : : : : : : A. Thelen ii v :? * '