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' V'i Tr3*fTVT?-V WB:mm v* % VV vr?;. - *~ ? / * ,' * *%*'* -s. ^ .„* C , 'i'"; ?->* '«*.- ^ ~ ^ *"is. *••" * •> - *. LLLLPS IIFSPFPIQIIIR l r i n r - f j of beautiful home surroundings does not necessartfy mean a large outlay of money at one time, buwou may surround yourself with a beautiful home slowly and surely if you will but use the proper care in se­ lecting your furniture so that each piece you buy from time to time is an addition that will lend to the harmony and attractiveness of what you already have. The quality of furniture that comes from our store will never become shabby, so if you trade with OS you have the assurance that in time you will have a home that you may well be proud of. Our line of Rugs, Linoleums and Lace Curtains is also complete and up to date and the prices that are attached thereto should command your attention. :: :: JACOB mm, Mchenry, Ms THE FURNITURE MAN «5s y*™--" 1 1 1 U/n rln net I I G U U l^^ja „ mm U l f l i i i i thai our "Earlyv Riser" Flour is THE VERY BEST IN THE "W^RLD, but we do claim and back every word of it when we^ say that our "Early Riser" Flour is BJQUA^ TO THtf VERY BEST MANUFAC TURED. 6ur sales on this product during the past year is sufficient evidence to convince the public that we have a Flour of which we are proud and we rec­ ommend it to the housewives of McHenry and vicin­ ity. Besides this We also manufjictii^ Graham Flour, Breakiast Food, Corn Meal, R^e Flour and Pumper mckle Flour, all of which rank in the very highest AM ^IH WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS JOHN SPENCER. Prop. jjp" •pi" -CENTERVILLE Grocery and flarket Always a fresh and com­ plete line of the choicest x of Groceries and Meats. Phone, 552. :: :• :: CHAS. G. FRETT, McHENRY, -PROPRIETOR- ILLINOIS. P A I N T S We sell paints. All kinds of paints. Brushes of all kinds. Permalac and Japalac. Varnishes of many kinds. Enamels of several shades. Paints for all kinds of work. Alabastine, wall sizeing and glue. CROWN COTTAGE COLORS is guaranteed to be an absolutely pure paint,--the best HOUSE PAINT it is possible to manufacture. * CROWN FLOOR PAINT is made to walk on, and when walked on stays op. CROWN BUGGY PAINT makes the old buggy look like new and wears like iron. Anyone can apply it with success. These paints cost no more than is asked for much poorer paint in many other places. It costs less to paint right than to paint wrong. Bradley & Vroo- man "Paint is full value. It permits of a perfect job at considerable less than the cost of ordinary paints. V Now, if you want anything in the paint line it is up to to you to call on Yours truly, F. L. McOMBER, HARDWARE if«Si llliffliilnifAr rnimiici flkA If/iinnrtf IUC nuioiij ^PUBLISHED EVERY THOESDA¥*ilrl,?; F. G. JSCH i^EiN•' OftcelnBaakBttUdinc. Teisphoas.No.W*. TERMS Or •UMORIPTIONl Oney«ar ..... ..H.M iti month*, 75ot«. Urn aontbs. 46 eta. Thursday* May ia, 1910. ANNOVNCBNENT. I hereby announce my oandidacy for the Republican nomination for the office Of treasurer of McHenry connty, subject to the decision of the voters at the pri­ maries. ARTHUR A. CRISSEY, 88-tf Marengo, HI. FOB COUNTY TKKASUREK. I hereby annonnce myself a candidate for the office of oonnty treasurer of Mc- Henry county, subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primaries, when held for the purpose of selecting Republican candidates for county offices, to be voted for at the general election in November, 1910. 85 CHARLES WANDRACK. SUMOAfsiialL^MOTES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Win. F. Rice, McHenry, president. C. W. Coltou, Marengo, vice president. Mrs. E. A. Harrison, Woodstock, secretary and treasurer. Rev. Wm. A. Cross, North Crystal Lake, temperance. Miss Corfk Filltnore, Woodstock, ele­ mentary. Rev. C. W. Johnson. North Crystal Lake, normal. Mrs. Geo. Standish, Marengo, home E. F. Booth, Woodstock. E. L. Kimball, Ridgefield. IN THE INTEREST OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF M'HENRY COUNTY. Nunda township convention Sanday, June 5, at Crystal Lake. Coral township convention Sunday, May 29, in the afternoon at Union. Algonquin township convention next Sunday, May 15, afternoon and evening, at Cary, Mr. C. E. Teckler, president. The Fifty second Illinois Sunday School convention meets at Olney May 31-June 2. Let us have a good sized delegation at this convention. The following Sunday schools have sent contributions toward the expenses of our World's convention delegate since the last report: Marengo Baptist, Seven Bridges, Big Foot, Ostend. tee v. w. A. Cross, superiuteuueut of the county 's Sunday school temperance department, has distributed over four hundred documents to superintendents and teachers, four hundred to the pupils of the Sunday schools and about fifty to parents in McHenry county. It is very much desired that every -township shall be able to reports con­ vention during the year at the county convention in June. If yours is not ar­ ranged for, please see if plans can not be made for it at once. If you have uut heard from the secretary or president of the county association recently about it, it is because they are too busy, not because they have forgotten. Perhaps you have made yonr plans. If so, let us all know about it. The World's Sunday school conven­ tion. the sixth of its kind, at Washing­ ton, D. C., May 18 24. We are to have a delegate from our own county, our secretary, Mrs. E. A. Harrison, sent by the Sunday schools of McHenry connty, and accredited by the state committee. It is desired that all pastors everywhere emphasize the workj of the Snnday school in their sermons on "Sunday, May 22, and that special prayer be offered for Qo^j blessing on the work of the Sunday school and the World's conven­ tion then in session. Sunday, May 22, will be observed as Sunday School day in Chemung town­ ship, with services appropriate by pas­ tors of M. E. and Presbyterian churches in the morning. Convention in the morning at Chemung and Big Foot§ Convention at Harvard Presbyterian church at 2:00 p. m and at the M. E church at 7:30 p. m. A nice variety of practical subjects with a good variety of interesting speakers from different parts of the county. REV W. A. CROSS, 1st Pres. F. H. DUVAL, 2nd Pres. WINNIE CASH, Sec. * QUARTER OF A CENTURY ItoflM Clip pod from The PIaind«*lfr ot •> Nay «, ISSft. I X; >,?' - The steamer "Mary Grisw*»UT* inadcr an excursion to the lakes on Sunday. The party consisted of about twenty- five. Died--In this village on Tuesday, April 38, 1885, Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leickem, aged 6 years and 6 months. May 10, 1838, a thoro storm of snow was visited npon us, accompanied by a succession of "Illinois Zephyrs." In Dakota they are termed blizzards. Dr. O. J. Howard has sold his store bnilding in West McHenry to his son, R. A. Howard, who now occupies the same as a meat market. Consideration, $1,500. The new hoard of trustees was organ­ ized on Thursday evening last and Hon. R. Bishop was chosen president for the ensuing year. The first regular meet­ ing was held on Monday evening, at which time five saloon licenses were granted. J as. B. Perry was appointed treasurer for the ensuing year, and Trustees Howard, Weber and Cristy, street committee. The dramatic association, in connec­ tion with the Kiverside Cornet band, will, on Wednesday evening, May 20, bring out the beautiful and sensational drama entitled "The Forty-Niners, or The Pioneer's Daughter, " with the fol­ lowing cast of characters: Richard Del may ne. a mystery Hawley Brigirs, a miner Mary Ann O'Flnn. an old crayt'hur Anamias Budge, a bummer • i'rof. Will J. Cutteridge Joe Winston, a Forty-Niner.. .Frank C. OOIQK Gaspard Leroy, the gold mine king Frank L. McOmber ('raven Leroy. his half-brother. .... - • • • Wun Luug, the heathen Will Wentworth Carmion Oath, parson at the I'eaks. An Ideal Husband is patieht, even with a nagging wife, for he knows she needs help. She may be so nervous and run down in health that trifles annoy her. If she is melan­ choly, excitable, troubled with loss of appetite, headache, sleeplessness, con­ stipation or fainting and dizzy spells, she needs Electric Bitters the most won­ derful remedy for ailing women. Thou­ sands of sufferers from female troubles, nervous troubles, backache and weak kidneys have used them and become healthy and happy. Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guaranteed by N. H. Petesch and F. Masquelet. Notice t To insure publication in The Plain- dealer copy must be in the office no later than Wednesday noon of each week. Advertisers, especially, are asked to take particular notic to this effect. rien wanted at Terra Cotta factory. *• C, W. Fay Matt Mathers, a Forty-Niner Fred Wells Alec Peters, a Korty-^iuer... . . . L e w Bi« bib. a stajfe robber Will Mead Margaret Oat h, Meg the sunlight Miss Cora McOmber .Kate Delmayne, the wanderer Mrs. Nettie Taylor Molly Maulone, servant at Leroy dale Miss EBie Gilbert Jessie Leroy, the spoiled child Miss Florence Searles Miners, Vigilants, etc. MAY 13, 1910. Mrs. H. S. Gregory, who has been sick at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Smith Colby, in Chicago is now slowly improving. Mrs. Irish, sister of Dr. O. J. How­ ard, died at the residence of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Geo. Beck with, in this village, on Monday afternoon last. We learn that Mrs. Chas. McCormick, nee Carrie Buckland, formerly of this village, now of Bartlett, Dakota, is the mother of a bouncing boy baby, a few weeks old. At the last meeting of the village board the street committee were direct­ ed to bnild a new plank sidewalk, five foot four inches wide, from the depot to the iron bridge. S. S Shepherd & Son have commenced the erection of a large warehouse, just east of Cristy, Walker & Co. 's pickle factory, for the storage of dried clover blossoms. They expect to do an exten­ sive business in this line this season. I<onis Althoff. one of the gentlemanly clerks at H. Colby's store, and Miss Katie Miller, daughter of Henry Miller, of Johnsburgh, were married on Tues­ day morning of last week at the church in Johnsburgh. The yonng couple have the best wishes of a host of friends in this vicinity for their future prosper­ ity and happiness The Riverside Cornet band gave them a serenade, at their residence in this village, on Wednesday evening. Quite a number of changes have and will soon take place among the resi­ dents of this village. R. Holly has ^bought the Eelter house, now occupied by C. H Morey. Mr. Morey will move into the house near the cemetery, for­ merly occupied by Sanderson. E. Car­ penter has taken possession of Allen Walsh's house. Mrs. J. L. Howe has taken possession of her residence bought of Dr. O. J. Howard, and Dr. Howard has taken possession of the rooms one door west of Fitzsimmons & Evanson's store, upstairs. The McHenry Brick Manufacturing Company have purchased thirty five acres of S. Raymond near the railroad, jnst south of the depot, and will im­ mediately remove their yard to that place. They have been constrained to do this for two reasons: First, their supply of clay at the old yard was al­ most exhausted; second, by the change they secure shipping facilities, which saves them the expense of teaming their brick a mile to cars. On the ground jnst purchased they seenre an inexhaus­ tible supply of the finest clay, and will immediately open up their yard with a fall working force. The following are the first six mar­ riages performed in McHenry cottnty, the first four being solemnized by Elder Joel Wheeler: Nov. 80, 1887--Mr. Jonathan Iraerson and Miss Mary Wray. (The first in the connty.) Feb 1, 1889--Mr. Charles Frame and Miss Mary Dnfield. Feb 22, 1839--Mr. Horace Rosencrans and Miss Maria Ingersoll. Nov. 10,1889--Mr. Joseph Fellows and Miss Christiana Robinalt. Jan. 29, 1839-(By Wm. L. Way, Jus­ tice of the Peace) Mr. Lnther S. Burn- ham and Miss Charlotte Joslin. Nov. 28, 1841-(By Joel H. Johnson, Justice of the Peace) Mr. Saml Green- leaf and Mies Betsy McOmber, Does not Co gpgy HAIWE Stops ratlins? Hair Destroys Dandruff An Elegant Dressing W a k e # H a i r G r o w Ingredients: SoiplMM1. Qyccrtn. Quinifi. Sodium Chlorid. Capsicum. Sace. Alcohol, Water. Perfume. A hair preparation made from this'formula is harmless, yet possesses positive merit. A hair food, a hair tonic, a hair dressing. Consult your doctor about these hair problems. BfiADtRf & YROMAR Absolutely PuiUnt i - ^ y-.'fi ' • * t Made of pure Carbonate J of Lead, pure Oxide of Zinc and Linseed Oil. Ev­ ery can full measure. v There is more real Wear ---more real savin?--more real satisfaction in this paint than in any other you can purchase ready mixed or have hand mixed, # A trial will8quickly fur­ nish proof of its superior­ ity and make you a lifelong user. Try it now, on your house or barn, inside or outside. F. L. McOMBER West : Side : Hardware CONCERNING COUNTY SCHOOLS Items of General Interest M Furiilalied by County Superintendent. The movement for securing a model country school in the town of Riley is progressing finely. A meeting was held last week at which Professor Gilbert of DeKalb spoke. The aggressiveness of the people of the town of Riley is at­ tracting much attention, not onlv local­ ly but inore or less thruont the state. It would be the initiation of a new order of things in country schools in every part of McHenry connty. In fact, there is already some talk of starting the same campaign in several other towns of the county. There is certain­ ly no good reason why McHenry county should not take the lead in just such a campaign for better schools. We wish again to draw the attention of the people in conntry districts to the fact that it is very unwise economy to let go of a very successful teacher when she conld be retained by an increase in salary that she undoubtedly deserves. When conntry teachers in some coun­ ties sonth of us in this state are paid as high as $75 and $80 per month there is no good reason why onr teachers in similar positions shonld not receive at least $50 per month. Higher wages will help mightily in improving the conditions of the schools of this connty. Some of the leading teachers in the country /schools of this county are pro­ viding for warm luncheons for their pupils. This has been done by the em­ ployment of chafing dishes. Others have interested the patrons in the mat­ ter and are planning to introduce some mode of cooking for the children, espe­ cially during the winter days. The conditions under which the children of many conntry schools are fed and honsed during school hours in many instances does not speak highly for the boasted scientific age on wnich we de­ light to dwell with patriotic pride. Let the conntry schools look to this side of their school equipment. A very large percentage of the super­ intendents and principals of the schools of the connty will be retained in their present positions. This speaks well for their efficiency and their retention in such instances is good business policy. It is oar earnest hope that wisdom-shall universally prevail in the selection of the heads of onr schools in the cities and villages of our county for the com­ ing year. It is certainly a great and most sacred responsibility that rests on the various school boards of the county in that phase of their official head of their schools for the year. One of the most pitiful sights is a disorganized and demoralised school, and the financial loss entailed is insignificant compared with the loss of time, opportunity and "character fiber" in the growing child. It can never be regained, but is listed permanently among the irretrievable mistakes of the "dead past." The writer knows something about wasted school days and be has but recently had poured into his ears the stories of wast­ ed days in school from the lips of par­ ents who were nearly heart broken over the ineflicieucy of teacher or principal. In most instances of this kind there was none of the spirit of harsh and unjust criticism of the school board, but they were filled with longings that the board might be vested with the highest wis­ dom in selecting wiser and better laad ership for the coming school year. May their prayers be answered. The strictest economy shonld be ob­ served in the management of our schools. The school tax is certainly be coming large in many communities. The willingness of citizens, especially In cities, to pay ont money freely for educational purposes is commendable. This does not, however, relieve those entrusted with the administration of school affairs to stop the leak in th» finances. It is somewhat paradoxic^ yet nevertheless true that one of tht< greatest leaks in the country schools is traceable to the insufficient salaries paid to the teaching force. It is not enough to attract and hold the best material in 1 the profession. The conclusion of the whole matter seems to be--pay better salaries and demand better results. It is said that every time a big gun on one of onr modern battleships is fired it Costs a college education and every time a new battleship is constructed it mean* the floating on the seas of destruction the price of a university. This give^ some food for thought when we are talking about the "cost of living." The state of Tennessee paid out more for share of the coal in supporting our navy than it did for maintaining its schools, in fact, nearly twice aa THitsPR*m TIME OF LIFE comes bat- once; Make the beet of H tf' while yon ran, ud when middle and old age creep on. revive the happy tiineB of todatfjw^ look at Photograph# If yon haven't any, or some that are not good, come here and have some taken that will do yon justice; that you'll be prond to show both now and in the years to route. . F. SC HIM ABEL, (Successor to J. J. Hi He) West McHenry, 111. - Phone 971 Professional* Society La.rut Bvsifiess Cards pA V1B Q. II. B. DHY8KUA.N, SUttGSON AND *• Office and residence corner jsin* a««t Oreeti stwets.lic}leiu-v. TeieiAoafe pi* D. T. SMILEY ' ' ' A TTOKNEY AT LAW, Woodstock, Illlnelg: ^ AH business Intrusted to his cart will properly and promptly attended to. ' , ! v-i,-, . ' r "w':x.yv-« JbR. R. G. CHAMBERLIN Berlin iiiiiert Expert Fitter of tllaases for all EyeTroubles At Besley's Drug Store Wednesday, June 8 July 13 *#Aug. 10 Sept. 14 Oct. 12 Nov. 9 Dec. 14 THE WRONG WAY to select harness Is the way it is usually done. Price Is generally the first conslc- eratlon. 11 that Is very Iftw the Roots, seem attractive, regardless of quality JudRe our Roods the other way about. Examine Into the quality of this harness first. Then It will be seen that It is worth almost any price. But our prices are not hiRh. Valui'coiisidered they are remark­ ably low :: : :: G. A. Barker ricHenry, 111. YOUR BILL CUT IN HALF is a most happy thouRht. It's easily done by followlnR our advice and by buyluR here. WE SELL PRIME MEAT at lowest cash prices. It's a guaran­ tee the meat is good If It came from this market. All orders promptly at- teuded to. E. F. Matthews WEST McHENRY TELEPHONE 3 Let Us Answer that GROCERY QUESTION for you. Per­ haps you are qot aware of it, but it's a fact that our Groceries are becom­ ing the &Uk of ,the town. It's only natural that they should as we handle only the very best and in each and every case conform to the regulations set. aside by the Pure Food Law. We want you as one of our customers. M. n. NIESEN TELEPHONE NO. 694 flcHenry, - lllinol*. Mea wasted at Terra Cotta factory. : LYK. . ZMNTXEER . ' K \WM .TIMR M-JI HOURS: 8:00 TO 9:30. ; Wkst KY, I1.1L V ... TelepHoMNotf Ofcicc over M. J. Walali's Da. ARNOLD MUELLER, '-Ari Physician an*-StUKfpon'^1^' WEST McHENRY, ILUKOI«./ ^l, Telephone No 393. SIMON STOFFEL - Insurance Aganfc for &U clasae» of property in the beat Companies. Wwt Mctfrnryc llllnali H.C. MEAD JUSTICE OP THE PEACE AND INSURANCE AQENT I am now prepared to Insure ail klHOs of prop­ erty against. Fire. Lightning. Tornados, Etc Also have a special line of Insurance on Live Stock insuring against death from any cause West McHenry, III •^yTfcp€^ rHtVtN!SW$h< \mEONiRONHe OR WOOD \> If your dealer hasn't It see John J. Vycltal WHEN IN CHICAGO "Don't forget to call on l imbert a Seng >a Fifth Ave w-h0re you will iU ways be treated courteously and receive the best 111 the market in the line of Wines, Liquors & Cigars PARCELS CHECKED FREE West Side Livery . R. I. OVERTON Pi?OP. • Kuses meet ail trains tor points *»«• I'istakee Bay- and Fox Lake. ..Team­ ing of all Kinds done promptly. Spe­ cial attention given to travelirig men. First-class rigs with or without driver ai reasonable prices. 'Plpot^e 47a. : West flcHenry, - «. Illinois. Electric Bitters Succeed when everything else falls. In nervous prostration and fei<u weaknesses they are the supreme remedy, aa thousands have testified, FOU KIDNEY, L1VEH ANS* STOMACH TROUBLE it Is the best medicine ever sold over a druggist's ccinter. I.W. HARPER KENTUCKY WHISKEY for tientiemcn wtio cherish -For Sale by Leading Dealers Are You perhaps thinking of purchasing a Gasoline Engine T If so, we have a proposition that will in­ terest yon. Jnst think of it--a 3 h. p., 4*6 cylinder Gasoline Engine for $75.00! • Con)pare this engine with those rated at 4 h. p. Weight of engine, 600 pounds. Also pntnping engine at $37«5®. A 4| inch ptilley can be supplied with each engine for an additional charge of $1.50. Wm. Baton, • McHenry PUMPS, WINDMILLS, ETC TELEPHONE 831. - McHENRY. ILL 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, h»ud c* isail it to this office for publication. All items will tw tkwkfailT mosiMd. -• -*.>/ fK • '•]X >;*•