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Holdfast is sure, perhaps, £%'" 1 1 - "" •---1 1 1 ' '*-- but this is the age of high speed IT isn't sufficient to turn out good goods. They must be turned out rapidly. Rec­ognition of this by the manufacturers is indicated in the popularity of high speed tools. Manufacturers understand that quick deliveries spell increased orders. If you will investigate you will find that the plants oper­ ated on this principle are most of them equipped with Electric flotor Drive Some of them have scrapped thousands of dollars worth of steam machinery to put in electric motor drive. Noi\e of them have made the change with out most searching ami careful examination. The men who run big business are generally pretty smart fellows. Mere claims alone won't do in their cases. It has been necessary to actually demon strate to them that • Electric Power Is the Cheapest and Most Efficient A plant run by motor drive is like a fine tool in the hands of a skilled workman--it means quick, good work. That, hi turn, means profit, and profit is what plants are run for. V- t The advantages of Electric Power are open to small plants as well as large ones. Our experts will be glad to figure out installations of any size. I \ 1 1 \ L W i OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS Bank of McHenry ESTABLISHED 18S8 This Bank receives deposits, pays 3 per cent interest on time depos­ its, extends all courtesies consist­ ent with good business principles and does a GENERAL MIKIIM MISHESS respeotfnlly solicting pnblic pat- rohrtge. Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class security. •, REAL ESTATE Fanp. lands, residences and vil­ lage property for sale. If yon want fo buy or sell, call on ns. Abstracts ordered. INSURANCE in First Glass Companies, at the lowest rates Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. (/• EXCELLENT LOAVES AND---- Delicious Pastries I* the IncvitaMa result If ye« us* White Swan ...Flour... one com TESW. N. FOR SALE BY Wilbur Lumber Co. W«*t ricH«ary P. Steilen & Son McHenry John Richardson Vol© William Althoff J*ka«k«ffh See Wm. Simes for lubricating oils, greases and prepared paints. He guar­ antees satisfactory goods at satisfactory prioes. 31 • OUR. Delicate Toned Sepia Prints Have a distinctive quality that places our work at the head. The mechani­ cal side of photography is almost lost sight of within our studio. :: :: ..PICTURE PRICES AT ALL FRAMES.,, Sdinabel's Photo Studio THUNE 971. WEST PTHENRY, ILL ASK YOUR GROCER FOR M 1 H E N K Y f A N C V FAMILY S P E N Q E H ^ J £ ILLS Js -THE FLOyK. that never goes wrong WEST M'HEKRY FLOUR m FEED HILLS M. E. CHURCH SERVICES. The order of services at the Mc­ Henry Methodist church next Sunday, Feb. 4, is: Sunday school at 1:30 p. m. Subject, "The Wise Men Led by the Star." Lesson text, Matthew, second chapter. Preaching services at 2:30 p. m. WM. A. CROSS, Pastor. NEIGHBORING NE WS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS UUUEPIKIU A. P. Salow was in Woodstock Tues­ day. Mrs. C. E. Lock wood was in Elgin Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Hansen and Miss Rachel French were in Woodstock Friday. The Cemetery association met with Mrs. Ceorge Wheeler Thursday* Miss Glenys Jacobs visited relatives at McHenry Saturday and Sunday. Miss Etta Irish was having dental work done at Woodstock Saturday. Martin Miller of Crystal Lake visit­ ed at Sam Levey's Monday and Tues­ day. Miss Genevieve Goddard enjoyed a cutter ride to Woodstock last Satur­ day. Mrs. Herman Wille and son, Irvin, were pleasant callers at Crystal Lake Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Emery and daugh­ ter, Olive, of Woodstoek Sundaved at G. W. Wheeler's. Mr. and Mrs. Kegebein, also their two daughters, spent Sunday at, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Salow. The dance given in the M. W. A. hall Friday night by the young people of Ridgetieid was quit*1 well attended. Mrs. J. M. Haitlen and Mrs. Fred McConnell of Woodstock visited at the home of Mrs. (J. \V. Wheel t-i Thurs­ day. The railroad company has detectives in Ridgetield nearly e\'ery night and someone taking company coal may get caught. Ernest Merchant of Cadott. Wis., called on relatives at Ridgetield. Ring- wood and Solon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Sherman Irish of San Diego, Cal., pleasantly surprised his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Irish, Sunday by coming to see them unexpectedly. Under the auspices of the Ijadies' Cemetery association of Ridgetield, the senior class of the Crystal Lake high school will present the one act farce, "A Proposal Under Difficulties," and other entertainment, on Friday even­ ing, Feb. U, in the basement of the church, dome and enjoy a good, hearty laugh. Admission, 2iic; children under twelve, 15c. -Qt VOLO. Frank Zuelsdorf is spending days with his parents in Palatine. Harry Nichols visited relatives Chicago Wednesday and Thursday. Several of our town people attended the ski tournament, at Cary Sunday. Frank Hironimus spent Sunday with Frank Nichols at the West Side hos­ pital. Miss Tillie Wagner is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Montgomery, of Chi­ cago. Will Huson is suffering with an at­ tack of erysipelas caused from the wound on his foot. Miss Kathryn Frost visited her brother, Pete, and family in Chicago Tuesday and Wednesday. Peter Smith of Billings, Mont., was the guest of his sisters, Mesdames Hiller and Hitter, the past week. John Noble, formerly of this vicinity, died at Riverside, Cal., Jan. 21, from cancer of the stomach. He leaves a widow and four children. Mrs. Will Dillon and little daughter, Hazel, visited relatives in Chicago and Morton Park the week end. Mr. Dil­ lon accompanied them home Sunday evening. The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tony an of Fox Lake died Sunday evening. Funeral was held Wednesday morning in the Cath- olio church here. few in ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. I. R. Overton was a Chicago visitor Tuesday. Win. lionslett spent Wednesday in the windy city. M rs. F. L. McOmber spent Wednes­ day in Chicago. C. Sherman and son were Chicago visitors Tuesday. Jos. N. Miller spent Tuesday in the metropolitan city. William Sutton was an Elgin passer.* ger Tuesday ailemoon. Mi*. Chas. L. Page was a county seat visitor Wednesday. John H. Miller was a Chicago visitor on Tuesday of this week. Howard Wattles was a North Crys­ tal Lake visitor Tuesday. Miss Elizabeth Thelen was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. Peter H. Weber was a Chicago pas­ senger Wednesday morning. Mrs. Stacia Knox was a Terra Cotta passenger Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Gould were Woodstock visitors Wednesday. Mrs. John Martin and son were Chi­ cago passengers Monday morning. L. F. Block transacted business in the metropolitan citty Wednesday. Everett Hunter was among the Chi­ cago passengers this (Thursday) morn­ ing. Frank Griswoid of Missouri was a recent guest of Mrs. and Miss Sher­ burne. John R. Knox took in the automo­ bile show in the metropolitan city Tuesday. M iss Hazel Robison went to Crystal Lake Tuesday evening for a visit with relatives. Dr. C. H. Fegei-s left Friday last for Keokuk, la., to attend the funeral of a relative. C. S. Howard and sons, Gilbert and Raymond, were business visitors in Chicago Wednesday. Miss Maude Bernard of Chicago was entertained by the Misses Anna and Irene Frisby Sunday. Milo Ixjomis of Woodstock spent Sat urday and Sunday as the guest of his father, A. D. Loomis. Miss Katie Kennebeck of Woodstock spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of McHenry relatives. Mrs. John Kimball spent a few days this week as the guest of her daugh­ ter, Mrs. Wm. Monear, at Solon. Miss Emma Conway of Elgin spent the first of the week as the guest of her parents, who reside south of town. John Miller was called to Chicago Wednesday afternoon on account of the serious condition of his son, Law­ rence. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Himler of North Crystal Lake )>assed part of last week at the home of their daugh­ ter, Mrs. Floyd Covalt. M. J. Walsh, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Holtz, Geo. H. Hanly, Jos. Schoewer, R. I. Overton, Starr Brink and Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Heimer were among the Chicago passengers this (Thurs­ day) morning. Misses Anna Head, Kittie Kelley, Anna Fitzgerald, Bridget Brahan and Mesdames Roberts, Farnham and Lynch of Elgin attended the funeral of Mrs. Terrenoe Fitzsimmons here last Saturday. CHERRY VALLEY. Mrs. George Hutson is numbered with the sick. Floy Doud was a business caller in Woodstock Saturday. G. S. Randall, having sold his farm, will have an auction Feb. 5. Mrs, Grant Randall is reported to be recovering from her late illness. William Buchert *|>enl Sunday aft­ ernoon and evening at the Durkee home. Mrs. Rossmann returned from Wood­ stock Sunday evening, having spent the week with her daughter, Mrs. Matthew Riley. A number from here attended the play, "It's Great to be Crazy," given at Woodstock by home talent Wednes­ day evening of last week. Mrs. Clara Harrison and Mrs. C. B. Durkee returned home Sunday even­ ing after having spent a number of days visiting friends in Austin and Chicago. OSTKND. Emil Thomas is spending the week with his uncle here. Mrs. Wm. Thomas was shopping in Chicago last Tuesday. Mrs. Peet of Greenwood spent a day recently with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Rainey visited with the letter's mother Sunday. Frank Martin and son, Loren, at­ tended the ski jump at Cary Sunday. Frank and Walter Pederson spent Sunday with relatives in this vicinity. Clifford Sherman and son, Lester, attended the automobile show in Chi­ cago Tuesday. Mrs. C. C. Clark and daughter were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Abbott one day last week. Mrs. S. W. Brown of Ringwood spent a couple of days here last week, helping to care for her father, who has been numbered with the sick. NOTICE OR SETTLEMENT. Those knowing themselves to be in­ debted to me will kindly eall at the West McHenry State bank and haye their accounts adjusted. I have author­ ized C. W. Stenger to collect and give receipts for all outstanding accounts. 25-tf ALBEBT ETTEN. Mrs. Mathias L'ngeln has been quite seriously ill, but at this writing is re­ ported on the gain. Pianos tuned and organs repaired. L- H. Baker, 'phone 401; P. O. box 216, MoHenry, HI. 32 K I N O W O O D . Mrs, Lillian Marvin is in Richmond. CV E. H. Tuttle attended the auto show in Chicago Tuesday. 4 Mrs. Luella Stephenson was a Mc­ Henry visitor Saturday morning. Bert McCannon and family were in McHenry Thursday of last week, Charles Andrews of MoHenry was oalling at James Green's Sunday. Mrs. S, W. Brown spent one day last week with her parents in Ostend. Miss Agnes Bigelow is spending this week with relatives Bouth of McHen­ ry. Bert McCannon and S. W. Brown drove to Cary Sunday to witness the ski jump. Mrs. Ward Woods of Lake Geneva spent Saturday night with Mrs. Sarah Johonnott. Charles Thompson and Clarence Goddard of Greenwood were in town last Friday. Frank Bell left fdr his home in Ong, Neb., last Thursday, accompanied by his niece, Miss Mary Bell. H. W. Allen and wife attended church in McHenry and spent the remainder of the day at James B. Perry's. The W. C. T. U. will meet Saturday of this week with Libbie Ladd. Sub­ ject, "Lincoln and Washington memor­ ials." Leader, Libbie Ladd. The baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Randall of Elgin was brought here for burial Monday. Their many friends extend sympathy to the sorrow­ ing family. The ladies' club surprised Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bradley on Saturday even­ ing by walking in unannounced with dainty refreshments and spending the evening with them. Mrs. Libbie Simpson has returned from Moline, 111., where she had been for medical treatment. Her brother, Thomas Thompson, went down and came home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McDonald of 318 Locust street, Elgin, entertained a few friends informally Saturday even­ ing at their home in honor of Miss Eleanor Hawley of Ringwood, who was their week-eud guest. The favor for high score was given Mrs. John Bleetz. Luncheon was served on the card tables. We are at your service every minute and want you to form the habit of doing your Grocery and 'Fruit buying of us! All orders over the phone and other­ wise receive our prompt attention. Our wagon is on the road the entire day, which makes us the quick* service grocery of McHen­ ry. Better try a sack of our ARDEE FLOUR. :: Math. Laures I'lione 653 West McHenry What animal in antt*at«4 when your appe- tit<- ? ' pp-"? rP-.'p- ? Parcupiw'. We suggest. When for pork you pine. That you come right here And get in line. We'll serve you just as Quick as we can, And you'll find everything Spick and span. E. F. Matthews WEST McMENRY TELEPHONE 3 CLASH® DEMTMEHT All Mtverttwmen(« Inwrteil under this at th* following rata*: Fire lim>« or lew, *4 rente for flrat insertion; 15 o«ut« for each mibnniucnt insertion. Hon- thka Atc Ubm, > wilt* a line for flint Insertion, and Soentea Hue for addition I Insertion*. WANTF.H d<KKi, clean timotliy sqed. Wii.-BCK Lombkk Co.. West McHenry, HI. ai-tf U*OK SALE--Four or Ave tons of slough l»ay. r Inquire of Walter Bomikh. West Mc­ Henry. iJH-lt LOST--Between the M. E. church :uid thf N. W. station, on Friday evening lust. :i plain ({old locket and chain. Finder please return to Miss cokabel. McOmbkh, West Mc­ Henry. it-It OIVKK LOTS FOB HALF A number of very ** desirable building lots on the west shore of Fox river at May's avenue, opposite Sehaf- fer's grove. Iriqulre of or writ** Htrphkn H. Smith or The F'i.aindkalek, MeHuury. III. 25- Feb. 1* tpOlt SALK--Klver property; house and four " lots, Just north of Orchard Beach hotel. Also some choice building lot.s on the ea-sl bank of Fox river, south of McHenry bridge. Inquire of C. W. Stknokb, West McHenry Staie Bank. "-tf CVJK BALE--Htore ahd stock of goods, good p point, prices right. Also tifty good Mc­ Henry county farms, prices right, and terms easy. Also some fine bargains lu Minnesota lands. If you wish to buy or have anything to trade call on or write O. K. UayIjOKD, West McHenry. 'Phone 414. 15-tf Only $1,000 required by March 1,1U12, to buy a flrst-class 300 acre farm on 15 to 20 years' tline at 5 per cent. Title perfect, good land in high state of cultivation, free from foul weeds; good, large buildings, on tine road, near school; orchard, timber, etc. May rent, act quick. Simon STOrFEi., West McHenry. I I I . ' 2 1 T R STRANGE PLAGUE KILLS MANY COWS MANY FARMERS IN LAKE COUNTY REPORT STRANGE DEATHS OF THEIR CATTLE. Mystery surrounds a plague among cattle in the region of Warrenton and the western part of Lake county, many fine cows falling victims to a disease which is new to the farmers, who have seen nearly all varieties of disease in cows. As near as can be learned, the cuttle die-suddenly. One farmer, in speak­ ing about the disease, stated that his prize cow, which had been in the best of health apparently one night, had been found dead the next morning, and investigation disclosed the fact that many herds about the county had lost one or two cows by the same disease. The only visible feature of the plague is a slight frothing at the mouth, which is not noticed until the cow is found dead. There is no falling off in feed, no decrease in the supply of milk, in fact no symptoms which would cause a suspicion of illness. There is no sign of strnggle or spasm. The cows have all been found lying down apparently asleep, their eyes closed, and evidently died suddenly and without pain. No reason for the disease has been found, altho it is believed that some poisonous weed in the feed caused the death. In case of weed poisoning, however, it is said, there is usually signs of a struggle, the animal going into convulsions before death. PINK COLD TABLETS A SURE CURE FOR COLDS AND LAfillP, 25 CENTS AT PfWs Drat' Sf<>re x£> ealers. For sale Don't LET US SELL YOU ONE OF OUR ROUND OAK HEATERS. IT WILL KEEP YOUR HONE WARN AND COZY ON THESE COLD DAYS. WE- We always aim to carry as complete a line of Furniture as may be "found in any town in the state the size of McHenry. We are now making a specialty of furnishing homes for newly married couples and feel certain that we can furnish homes just as cheap as any Furniture House in McHenry county. The fact that we have furnished such homes in McHenry, Volo, Fox Lake, Johnsburgh, Grayslake, Ringwood, Woodstock and other places proves that we are gi ving satisfaction. JACOB JUSTEN J) The Home of- | PURE FOOD BAKERY If you have not been a patron of this Bakery now is the time to start. Be­ gin the new year by placing a trial or­ der with us and we know that you will become a steady patron of this Bakery. A. TIETZ, Prop. 'Phone 1033 >----HI ^1 fr-- P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COHMISSION MERCHANT SPECIAL. ATTENTION U1VEN TO THJS 5 Dressed Beef, /lutton, Hog*, Veal, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest boose on the street Tags and application. COLD STORAUE FREE CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. stall a J. Folton St. Who«iil< Market. W- •* MM-'*