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I ; I J ' kJ% '^T^Tr^ ̂Fm tV ,/ • 1. '• a • •* v v r̂ w v ** *?*;.. k:s.? ' • .wk §;$ CLEARING Ladies' and Children's Coats We do not want to carry over any Coats. They have been priced to move them all. All Coats sold at $4.50, sale price All $9.00 coats at this sale S»H ^8 All $12.00 coats at this sale C? All $6.00 coats at this sale S3 All $11.00 coats at this sale -- . $6*4-8 All $10.00 coats at this sale. $7.00 And all thru the line you will find a bargain in every item. BLOCK P^EN'S CAPS All Men's $1.00 Caps, sale price 69c All Men's 75c Caps, sale price & I). All Men's 50c Caps, sale price 25© 1 lot of Lace, per yard "I C 1 lot of Lace, per yard 10c 1 lot of Embroidery, sold and worth 15, 18 and 25 cents, per yard | OfJ Best quality Dress Ginghams *| 2 1 "2© See what we offer in Muslins 0- "f 0|j Wool Dress Goods They all mus* be reduced. Color, Red, Wine, Blue, Brown, Black, Navy, Tan and White. Big line to select from. All $1.00 Dress Goods, per yard 79<& All 75c Dress Goods, per yard 59# All 50c Dress Goods, per yard.o 39* Children's Underwear Heavy ribbed, with extra heavy fleece lined shirts or pants 25c 1 lot of Ladies' fleece lin^d shirts and pants, to close 25c Successor to BLOCK & BETHKE BINDING that we have too many warm goods left over for this time of the year, we have decid­ ed to hold a Fifteen Day Sale to close them out quick and at the same time to reduce the stock, so here is a chance. You cannot afford to pass by a large, clean stock of Merchandise to select from and at prices that will make it worth your time to attend this sale. Remember tne date, beginning Friday morning, Feb. 9, and continuing until Saturday night, Feb. 24. This sale will be for Cash only. So come early and get the choice pick. :: ;; :: :: :: :: :: LADIES' SHOES All ladies who have worn our Shoes will bear us out that there is no Shoe sold at the prices we sell Shoes that give the wear and comfort and have the snappy style to them that our line of shoes have. Here they are at a big saving. All Ladies' gun metal, kid, patent colt and tan Shoes, that sold at $3.00, at this sale. . $2.25 All Ladies' gun metal, patent colt and line kid Shoes that sold at $2.50, sale price.. . $1.75 All $2.00 and $2.25 Ladies' Shoes, at per pair $1.65 Take your choice of all Ladies' Oxfords that sold at $3.00 for $2.00 All $2.00, $2.25 and $2.50 Ladies' Oxfords placed in one lot, at this sale for $1.65 Odd lots of Ladies', Misses' and Boys' Shoes, worth up to $3.00, per pair sale price. $1.00 UNDERWEAR We have still % f u l l line of wool 1 rwear for men in a good run of sizes. You cannot afford to pass it by. Men's all wool Underwear that sold at $1.50 per garment, at thi» sale, per garment.... $1.15 All Men's wool Underwear that sold $1.25, at this sale, per garment 90c All Men's f wool Underwear that sold at $1.00 per garment; while they last at this sale, per garment -75c All Men's extra heavy fleece lined shirts and drawers, something warm. A large full cut, sale price, per garments 38c f £ | « • - Illinois Telephone No. 541. SHOES FOR MEN The famous Thompson Shoe that you know is cor­ rect in style and wears the best. The whole line to pick from. All Men's button and lace Shoes, gun metal, kid and patent colt that sold at $4.00 and $4.50, at this sale per pair gg" All patent colts, gun metal and kid button or lace $8:50 Men's Shoes, sale price £#> ©0 lien's Oxfords It may seem a little early but here is a chance for you to purchase a pair of Oxfords afca price that will pay you to save them until warm weather. /All Men's gun metal, patent, kid and tan Oxford* that sold at $4.00, at this sale for per pair only One lot Boys' $2.00 Shoes, fair run of sizes, sale Priro-V $1.40 One lot Boys $2.50 Shoes, something strong, sale prlce $1.90 Men's Felt Boots, combination complete... £2 00 Men's Warm Footwear Felt Boot Combination, sale price $^5t<50 Men's heavy Overshoes, sale price 0 | |5fi Boy's heavy Overshoes, sale price ^*g All warm lines greatly reduced. ~mEN'S SWEATERS Do not overlook this department. We have still a large line to select from in nearly all shades. Men's three in one Sweater, extra heavy, in maroon only. This is one of the latest Sweaters on the market, sold at $5.00, at this sale for 50 All $3.50 Sweater Coats, sale price All $2.50 Sweater Coats, sale price £ <| L*yg All $2.00 and $2.25 Sweater Coats, sale price. J | JQ Special lot of Children's, Men's and Ladies' Sweater Coats, sold as high as $3.00, one lot. each • • J "| QQ lie Milieiy Miirtwlw PUBLISHED EVERT THURSDAY BY F. O. SCHRE1NER. . OIM la Bank Bnlldlaf. Telephone. No. W. TWINS OF SUBSCRIPTION: •eyear W-60 •lx iMtbi. 7Sc*. - Tl»*ee month*. 40o«a. Thttrstfay, February 15, 1912. , FOB REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself a candi­ date for the office of Democratic repre­ sentative of the eighth senatorial dis­ trict-and solicit the support of voters at the coiling April primaries. 31-tft ; C. F. HAYES. . FOB STATE'S ATTORNEY. I hereby announce that I am a can­ didate for the office of state's attorney of McHenry county, subject to the de­ cision of voters at the primary of April 9, A. D. 1912. DAVID R, JOSLYN. 34-tI FAR TAX COLLECTOR. Acting on the advice of my friends, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of tax collector for the town of McHenry, subject to the de­ cision of the legal voters at the com­ ing spring township caucus. Respectfully. 34-tf JOHN NIESEN. I am in favor of a law giving us the Initiative, Referendum and Recall, and to elect the United States Senators by a direct vote; also to nominate and elect the President of the United States-by ad H if the people. FOR TOWN CLERK. I herewith announce myself as a can­ didate for the office of town clerk for the town of McHenry, subject to the decision of the legal voters at the town caucus to be held here Saturday, March 1H. Thanking the voters for past favors and trusting that they may see fit to support me once more, 1 am Respectfully yours, CHARLES B. HARMSKN. FOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER. I hereby announce myself a candi­ date for the office of highway commis­ sioner for the town of McHenry and will appreciate the support of my friends and the legal voters at the coming town primaries. Thanking the voters for past favors and trusting that they will be with me aj^ain, I am, Respectfully yours, 3.r>-tf JACOB R. JUSTEN. LAWRENCE MILLER. Lawrence Miller, who met such a tragic death a short time since, was the son of Mr. and Mi's. John Miller of this place. He was born at Valley, Neb., on November 28, 1896, making him fifteen years old at the time of his death. It will be remembered that Lawrence was skating on the sidewalk near the schoolhouse on the morning of Janu­ ary 30 when he slipped and fell, with the result that the heel of one of the skates entered the upper part of his left leg to a depth of several inches. Mrs. A. E. Nye saw the boy fall and when she noticed that he failed to get up she shouted to Charles Carlson, Who was just passing in a sleigh, to pick him up. Mr. Carlson rushed to the boy's assistance and hurried him to the office of Dr. Wells. We have told in a previous issue of the boy's hurried transportation to Chicago and thence to the West Side hospital in a vain attempt to save his life. The funeral took place from the M. K. church at two o'clock on Saturday, Feb. 2: Interment was in Woodland cemetery. The deceased was a member of the McHenry M. K. church Sunday school, a boy scout and attended the McHenry blie school up to the morning of the hital accident. PROBA TE NE WS QUARTER OF A CENTURY. ITEMS CLIPPED FROM PLAINDEALER OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO. pul>llc mjuare. Al> 1 fin >1 1 .'"<>•> veyaucliiK. Monoy to loan on real estate In sums of five hundred Democratic candiou, e for Ftepresen- *'7? . tfttive in General 3mbly, 8th Dis- 'trict. Vote foi LJ1 uriilslied by McHenry County Abntr&ct n' fHPuly'b Office in Ar­nold Block, east side •tracts of title loan on real es Time and payments to BUlt borrower. I'huues «34. «08 and 911.1 PROBATE l'KOCKEDINGS. Michael Cleary, final report filed. MAKItlAliK LICENSES. FKBRURY 16, 1887. We learn that Cris Brick, who for­ merly lived at Johnsburgh, died in Chicago last week. He had been sick for the past year and his death was not unexpected. On Tuesday next is Washington's birthday, which will be celebrated at Grand hall, Parker House, by a grand social party. Slocum's full orchestra will furnish the music. The fanner is talking about spring and will soon be looking for the lonely robin, because the old bear could not see his shadow on Candlemas day. The old Indian proverb was never known to lie. Married--At the residence of the bride's parents at Spring Grove, 111., on Wednesday evening, Feb. 9, 1887, by the Rev. E. M. Baxter of McHenry, Mr. J. Milton Imeson and Miss Emma Craine. In discussing the probability of the war between England and the United States one of our prominent citizens ventured to offer his services to protect the widows and orphans while the rest battled at the front. We understand that the old brick church property, in this village, has been sold by its late owner, Paul Brown, to Wm. Stoffel, who we believe contemplates tearing down the old church and building a residence on the lot. Work on the repairs at Bishop's Mill is progressing favorably, and should the weather prove favorable Mr. Bishop informs us he will be in running order again inside of two weeks. He has a large force of men at work and is push­ ing things as fast as possible. In get­ ting out the dirt to repair the mill race dynamite was used to loosen the frozen dirt, and with good success. Our new marshal, C. A. Lincoln, is attending to his duties in first-class shape and no fear or favor is shown to any. One of his particular duties is to see that the saloons are all closed at the proper hour every night. This hsis not been done in some instances of late and those who have violated this ordinance wjll do well to bear in mind that if the offense is repeated prosecu­ tion will certainly follow. A woj*d to the wise, etc. trict. 0 JOSEPH W. FREUND West McHenry, 111., primaries April mz. " DoUH have colds. Our cold will keep you free from them. 32-tf tablets 25c at 21-tf Louis Smith, 22 Roslna B. Miller. 20 William Tornow, 21 Anna Dalke, 18 Mathias J. May, 48 Mary 8chaefer, 27 Ernest R. Frit/, 24 Bessie A. Houdek, is Lyle M. Pierce. 21 Mary E. Coquillette. 19 Frank J. Murphy, 2ti_ Edith K. Krueger, 22. McHenry tl Riley Twp .Seneca Twp •Spring Grove Johnsburgh Union . Richmond <1 Hartland Harvard VALENTINE BASKET SOCIAL. < A basket social will be held in the Cherry \ alley school house, district 41, Friday night, Feb. 1G. There will be a valentine box, so don't forget to remember your friends'. Conveyances will leave l'etesch's drug store at 7:15 and McAllister's at 7:30. if the weather permit* there will be hob sleigh*. I1 LOY I. IXJITD, Teacher The regular monthly meeting of the Knights of Columbus takes place at Stoffel's hall this (Thunjday) evening ADDITIONAL PERSONALS. Miss Marie Engeln visited in Wood­ stock last week. John Stoffel transacted business in Chicago Wednesday. F. E. Covalt was among the Chicago passengers Wednesday morning. Jacob Justen and son, George, were Crystal Lake visitors Wednesday even­ ing. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bohlander were among the Chicago passengers Tues­ day morning. Mrs. Frank Cobb and daughter were among the Chicago passengers Wed­ nesday morning. Mrs. Anna Bentley ofOoanin, N. D., spent a week at the hoihe of her sister, Mrs. Wm. Bonslett. Mrs. L. C. Lafontain of Kansas City, Mo., spent Monday and Tuesday as the guest of Prof, and Mrs. A. E. Nye. Mesdames Charles C. Colby and W D. Wentworth were in Crystal Lake Wednesday administering to the wants of their pastor, Rev. W. A. Cross, who is ill. H. E. Price, John J. Vycital, F„ L. McOmber, Mrs. Henry Kamholz, F. E. Covalt and Mrs. Peter H. Weber were among the Chicago passengers this (Thursday) morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Kristan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tonyan of North Chicago; Frank Rothermel, John Buhrand Mrs. Nick Buhr of Chicago attended the funeral of J. J. Bishop here last Sun­ day. KENTUCKY For sale by all leading dealers. CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT All advertlnementx Inserted tinder thlv head at the following r»te»: Five lines or leu; >6 c«Mc tot Brat Insertion; 1ft cents for each subsequent Insertion. More than Are lines, 6 cents a line for first Insertion, and 3 oents a line for addltlonl insertion* 1X7 ANTED--Good, clean timothy seed. Wib- BUR LUMBER CO., West McHenry," 111. 31-tf T^OR 8ALE-tTbree young oolite dogs.- ln- A quire at this office. poR BALE-- Black colt, coming two yeais A old, weight 1000 lbs. NiOK BOHR, Mc­ Henry, 111. 35-St ..Centerville.. (irocery&Mdrket Always a fresh and complete l i n e o f t h e choicest of gro- c e r i e s a n d Meats. Phone, 552. :: :• :• C. G. Frett, Proprietor. McHENRY, :: ILLINOIS. ANTBO--Two reliable farm tmnds at I • vv Geo. J. SA TUB'S stock farm, Plstakee Bay, HI. 3t-8t | jjjZ- $ Professional* Society | S fe-nd Business Cards DAVID C. WELLS, M. B. PHYSICIAN. SURCEON AND OCULIST. ©!- ™c* rMidtatc*, c*rn«r Elm and Grw> •tr--tm, McHanry, Iilin*la. T«l«phon« No. 311. OR. N. J. NYE McHENRY, ILLINOIS PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Offic* limit* ' at Johnsburgh, III., from 7:30 a. in. t* 11:30 a. m. Wednesday and Sunday of each week. PHONE; McHENRY 333. Telephone No 993. SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for all classes of property in the best companies. West Mctleary, Illinois Fine Stock Merchandise Farm Salea Real Estate Telephone Na. 894 pOK SA1.E--Ten line single comb Bhcnlto 1 Island Bed cockerels. W. E. BPADLIJ 1 King wood. III. 34-3 > COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. Council Rooms, Feb. 5, 1911. The board of trustees met in regular meeting on the above date with Pres­ ident Miller presiding. Trustees present, Cham be rl in, Stof­ fel, Freund, Meyers, Nickels and Web­ er. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. The following bills were read and approved by finance committee: Geo. Bishop, lbr on w w Geo. Meyers, Jr., lbr on St.. E. Hunter, gravel vi< 2.00 2.00 4.6T> 95.00 50.00 John Walsh, police service Stephen Justen, police service..- 50.00 Valvoline Oil (Jo., gasoline 64.65 Herbes Bros., lbr on w w... 1.75 M. Engeln & Son, lbr & sup on w w 6.20 On motion by Chamberlin, seconded by Nickels, the bills were ordered paid. On motion, by Stoffel, seconded by Nickels, it was'ordered that a light be placed on railroad alley. On motion by Meyers, seconded by Weber, the officers were allowed their salaries. "John H. Miller, president .• 9.00 V'IVT ^^amherlin, trustee 9.00 J. W- Freund, " ji.00 Mf.vers, " 9.00 F. J. Nickels " a 00 Wm Stofte], u & " 9.00 B. E. Price, clerk 25.00 On motion by Meyefra, seconded by Nittkels, the meeting adjourned- Jon* H, MILLKB, President. B# E, PRICK, clerk. LOST--A gold watcb between McGolluai's Lake and McHenry. Suitable reward. NICK BOHR, McHenry, III. 35-11 (~)NLY $1100 for two lance lots and K<*od v house eight years old, costing $800; Johiw. village; easy terms; possession March 1,1»<1" i t f - 4 t S IMON STOITEL . , W e s t M c H e n r y , 1 1 1 . T^OR SALE--Only $1100 for 8 8-3 acres of -1- choice land a short distance from O. & N. W. depot. Nmall pavement, long time. 35-4t SIMON STOFFEL,. West McHenry, 111. STATE OF ILLINOIS, ( McHenry County, f McHenry-Nunda Union Drainage District No. One In the towns of McHenry and Nunda , In the County of McHenry and<Stat9 of Illi­ nois. To Ella Smith: You are hereby notified that the Drainage Commissioners of the Drainage District wiii meet at Town Clerk's office In the villagt West McHenry, In the County of Me He and Hlate of Illinois, on Saturday, the i day of February, A. I). 1912, at the nour of o'clock p. m., to hear any and all objections that may be made to the classification uf lands on the Graduated Scale in said Drain age District made by said Commissioners and now on file in the oirlce of the town clerk of McHenry. and ex-officio clerk of said Drain­ age District for the purpose of special assess­ ments for benellts, in consequence of the pro posed construction and maintenance of u combined system of Drainage in said District. wlieu and where you cau appear and make objections to said classification If you see nt so to do. Dated this 31st day of January, A. I>. 1912. JOHN BOVL>R, T Drainage Ootnmlssion- .T. D. CONWAY, J-ers of the Drainage FBED POWERS, 1 District aforesaid. Attest: CHAS. B. HABMSBN, Clerk. 33-3t LAST DANCE BEFORE LENT. Manager Smith, proprietor of tf^e Johnsburgh dance hall, wished to an­ nounce that the last dance until Easter will take place at his hall next Monday evening, Feb. 19. As tin hall will be closed to dancing durii the Lenten period, everyone should Li present on next Monday evening. Nett's johnsburgh orchestra will furnish the music. Dance tickets, 60 cents. A# are invited. A high-class moving picture show af, the Central npxt Sunday evening* Fpt$ !& « - Start Right Start the new year out right by makftig this store your Grocery and Fruit shopping place for the year 1912. We have en­ joyed a good patronage during the year just end­ ing, but can take care of more business the com­ ing year. Thanking you for patronage extended and wishing all a happy and prosperous new year, we are, Respectfully yours, M. H. NIESEN TBLfiPHONB NO. *94 rtcHenry, - Illinois. WEST SIDE LIVERY t AUTO LIVERY R I. OVERTON. PBOl'KIKTOR AUTOMOBILES AND Buses meet nU v talus f,>r points on Plstakee Bay aud Fox Lake. Teaan- lttK of all Kinds done promptly. Spe­ cial attention trlveu bo traveling men. Flfst-class rigs with or without driver at reasonable prices. WUt HkMmrp, III, • Tthpliw * G. A. SA7TEPI AUCTIONEER WEST M'HENKY, ILL L. Q. stm Imni el ex- ^ienee n U*wers / ci|*rt, earn* rtc*. same »M i id. same everr- • i« eicopt th* t NUMBER la 106 N. 8th Ave. CHICAGO. PARCELS CHECKED FREE Vou cannot obtain from any stock corset the classy lines, style, teste attd absolutely perfect fit to be had In a Spirella Corset A type for every figure Let me select the model your figure re­ quires and fit it to you SPIRELLA BONING retains its shape per­ manently, allows ut­ most freedom of mo­ tion; gives supreme satisfaction, perfect comfort. My train­ ing and experience are at your service. Appointments to your pleasure at your home. Post card or phone call will bring me. MISS ALICE 31MES, 'Phone 2i| Fresh fish every Friday at M. M. Niesen's. ( 33