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:.'*r V ;w'^" •--?Tk ' " «ii Moitiittt' ptlmltiiUtft, Hdtftfi; oL i*<*' il. i*Y' , Jix i Winter Clothing m*m t££ i>/- ••:'H mz- I? y Made and Made to Order If you are in need of a Suit or an Overcoat it will pay you to buy now, as the stock we have on hand was bought before the present rise in prices, and when our stock is depleted ire must pay quite an additional price--so while our present stock lasts we can give you •very attractive prices in clothing. Call early. JOS. W, FREUND WEST McHENRY, ILL. &iv. • ¥*'; The Test of Time That is what this community has applied to this store and we have stood the test. The reason we have been able to bear this test is we have ap­ plied the same test to all of the lines of goods that we handle. Our D y Goods, Shoes, Hats & Groceries each constitute a line of time tried and tested merchandise. In short, we handle nothing that we cannot conscientiously recommend on its merits. :: :: :: :: :: Trade at the Time Tried Store F. A. Bohlander WEST McHENRY, ILL. T- •iS \ Ite- g¥- ..Price Concessions.. All that we ask is an opportunity to show you our select stock of Furniture and Rugs When jrou see it, with the very low prices we are making, you will know that we are mak­ ing a great effort to help you over the high price wave that is sweeping over the coun­ try- If you have not bought furniture here come and let us show you why you should do so now. Our goods and prices are con­ vincing. x x Undertaking a Specialty Jacob Justen McHENRY, ILLINOIS &>T V. ' Sriv WSST, !>'*W If Underwear Reduced CLEARANCE is our aim--and if low prices will "turn the trick" these garments will move quickly. Wise buyers are not likely to overlook savings of this kind. Men's, Women's, Boys' and Misses' Union Suits and two- piece Garments are all priced at big reductions. Sweater Coats are included in the price reductions. Buy now. • * il: it*' Sfc..: JOHN STOFFEL nras of men mibest AS PICKED UP BY PLAINDEALER REPORTERS DURING WEEK What People Are Doingl* TMa Vil­ lage and the Immediate Vicinity-- Other Short Paragraphs Read Plaindealer ada. Brisk sales of snow shovels, over­ shoes, boots and rubbers are reported by local merchants since Monday. Paul Holding of the State Univer­ sity at Urbana subsituted as milk test­ er for Homer Harper during the holi­ days. Mr. nd Mrs. Chas. G. Frett wel­ comed a bright, little daughter into their home on Wednesday morning of this week. Since the war started Elgin has given 875 men and eleven women to the government. Of the men 669 en­ listed as volunteers. Only income tax blanks of the 1916 issue are now obtainable at the post- office here and these are being handed out to those desiring same. A business change is now pending in this village and from all indications it looks as if the deal will be complet­ ed within the next week or two. Wouldn't it be a good idea to have the snow shoveled off the tops of the water hydrants so that same could be found without delay in case of fire? We think so. The Mystic Workers will hold their annual installation of officers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Went- worth, Waukegan street, Wednesday evening, Jan. 16. ! Fred Heuser is now employed in the Water street meat market, having started work there last week. Fred has had some experience in this line of work and should make good. Dr. D. G. Wells attended a banquet given by the Chicago Telephone com­ pany at Planters hotel, Chicago, Wed­ nesday. The banquet was given in honor of the physicians employed by the company. A special meeting of St. Patricia's court, W. C. O. F., is called for Sat­ urday at 2 p. m., sharp. Miss Anna B. Walsh, state organizer, will be there. Every member should take due notice and attend. NO MORE TAX COLLECTORS Fewer Offices to Fill Than In Other Years The W. C. T. U. meeting, which was to be held at the home of Mrs. A. A. Lanwer last week, was postponed on account of bad weather until Wednes­ day afternoon, Jan. 16. All are cor­ dially invited to attend. Sec. Geo. Justen won the clock hung up by Martin B. Schmitt for the one mak­ ing the highest number of points at pool during the past week. Emil Patzke scored second, winning a choice pipe. Next week's prize will be a handsome phonograph. Our citizens are to be commended on the manner in which they set out to clear the snow from the walks on Monday morning. Nearly every man who owned a shovel was on the job bright and early and remained there until the walks in front of his prop­ erty were made passable. Mr. Freund says: "I never spoke to Mrs. Brown and I don't know her, but I do know and I am sure every­ one else in McHenry and vicini'.y knows that at the East Side market you can get a good piece of meat at a low price at any time. It is the mar­ ket that has the facilities for handling meats all the year round." On account of the heavy snow the meeting of St. Mary's court, C. O. F., which was to have taken place at the Forester hall last Sunday night, has been postponed until the coming Sun­ day. It is hoped that the weather will be such as to warrant a big attendance as matters of special importance will come up for disposition. Another misfortune befell George Meyers, Sr., last Thursday, when he lost one of his most valuable horses, which died that day. The horse was one of the big blacks, which he has driven during the past few years. Mr. Meyers has lost quite a few horses during the years that he has conduct­ ed a teaming business here, the total of which represents several thousand dollars. [Harvard Herald]'-- Sections will be nmW at­ tract the attention of the electors of the county, where a full set of officials in each of the seventeen towns and one half the board of supervisors must be chosen at the approaching spring election, which will be held on Tues­ day, April 2. Abolishment of one office by legis­ lative enactment, that of tax collec­ tor, will remove a rivalry that is al­ ways spirited, but this will likely be off-set by the strife sure to take place for the consolidated highway commis- sionership, which office hereafter is merged in one, the three commission- ership law having been abolished, and in its stead each town will elect one commissioner. Generally speaking the three incumbents entertain an ambi­ tion to retain the merged office, which will hereafter pay $4.00 per day and the unit of ̂ territory will be the entire town. McHenry county will have fifty-one fewer town officials by legislative en­ actment, the fifty-one highway com­ missioners being reduced to seventeen and the seventeen tax collectors going out automatically, so the net reduc­ tion will be fifty-one. That a more uniform system of roads and a higher type would be brought about thru the work of one highway commissioner in each town were the motives actuat­ ing the legislature in creating the one town commissionship law because one official could be better paid, and he would likely give his entire time to the position was also an argument ad­ vanced by Legislator Baker of Ogle county, father of the law. Whether this will work out along the lines ad­ vocated in its behalf, time will tell, but that better roads are needed there is a unanimity of opinion. The terms of eight of the seventeen supervisors will expire at the April election, they being Delos M. Wright in Marengo, W. H. Ward in Chemung, W. H. Forrest in Hartland, Chas. Ack- man, Jr., in Coral, John Donahue in Grafton, John E. Harrison in Green­ wood, L. B. Covell in Richmond and A. H. Hale in Nunda. It is taken for granted that all of them, save Mr. Forrest, who volun­ tarily retires in Hartland, will seek re-election. The custom so generally adhered to of retaining he services of faithful and experienced supervisors is an excellent one and it is not likely to be departed from the coming spring. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Village Trustees Met In Regular Ses­ sion Monday Evening i Thirty-three women were registered at the city hall on Friday evening of last week. A few who were unable to get to the hall will be registered in their homes. It is hoped that a complete census may be made before the last reports are sefit to the coun­ ty chairman. The cards will be kept on file here and may be changed at any time. This is called "keeping the cards alive." Mrs. Laura B. Engeln, a recent resi­ dent of this village, has been chosen as installing officer for the Woodstock R. N. A. to install the officers of the camp for the year 1918. This is an honor which Mrs. Engeln may well be proud to have conferred upon her and we can vouch for her ability in discharg­ ing the duties conscientiously and well. John Cooney Dead Attorney John Cooney of Woodstock passed away at his home in that city Monday evegjng, Jan. 7. Deceased was well known in McHenry and vicin­ ity. A widow and one son survive "him. Funeral services' were held at St. Mary's church in Woodstock to day. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday school at 2:00 o'clock p. m.; preaching services every Sunday aft­ ernoon at 8:00 o'colcfc. Council Room, Jan. 7, 1917. The village trustees met in regular session with Pres. Chamberlin presid­ ing. Trustees present: Heimer, Justen, Kennebeck, Kamholz and Stoffel. Ab­ sent: DoheKy. The minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved. • The following bills were approved by the finance committee, including officers' salaries: Public Service Co., lighting sts and traffic lights $ 99.80 Standard Oil Co., gasoline.... 25.20 Art. Stone Co., lbr on bridge.. 118.80 Donavin & Reihansperger, sup 1.27 J. J. Vycital, batteries & sup.. 5.05 M. J. Freund & Jos. W. Freund, labor on streets. 10.25 Henry Kinsala, lbr on ww.... . 2.00 James Revor, police service... 60.00 G. C. Howard, marshal service 80.00 Adolph Ibsh, gravel 6.40 W. F. Bassett, lbr on streets.. 17.00 Geo. Meyers, lbr on sidewalks. . 8.00 R. G. Chamberlin, pres. service 9.00 Peter Doherty, trustee service 6.00 Math. Heimer, trustee service. 9.00 John Justen, trustee service . 6-00 John Kennebeck, trustee serv £,00 Fred Kamholz, trustee service 9.00 Simon S toff el, trustee service. 9.00 W. G. Schreiner, clerk service. 30.0 Motion by Kamholz, seconded by Heimer,* that the minutes be accepted as read. Motion carried. Motion by Justen, seconded by Ken­ nebeck, that the treasurer's and col­ lector's reports be accepted as O. K.'o by the finance commitee. Motion car ried> Motion by Kennebeck, seconded by Kamholz, that the bills be accepted as O. K-'d by the finance committee. Mo­ tion carried. Motion by Stoffel,. seconded by Jus­ ten, that the street and alley commit­ tee procure sufficient help to clear away the snow on Waukegan street or where else needed. Motion car­ ried. Motion by Kamholz, seconded by Stoffel, to adjourn. Motion carried. R. G. Chamberlin, Pres. W. G. Schreiner, Clerk. Cash for Deserters The county board has received from Governor Lowden a copy of a tele­ gram from Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder, which states a reward of $50 will be paid for the delivery to the nearest army camp or post of desert­ ers, this amount to represent full sat­ isfaction for all expenses incurred in delivery. A person who fails to re­ port to his local board for military service at the time specified in the order to report, is held a deserter, and every effort is to be made to round up all persons delinquent in reporting. If the military authorities are con­ vinced such delinquences are not will­ ful, they will be forwarded to a mob­ ilization canfe boards given credit. v . i:' Pt -*>< t/u; Be Ready For Opportunity The man who has a savings account is prepared to take advantage of opportunities when they offer. His experience has shown him that the only opportunities that can do him any good are those which he is in a position to grasp. He knows that he must be pre pared beforehand. " A savings account at this bank pays you three per cent interest compounded semi-annually. In case you need the money you can call and get it at any time. If you should not pay any attention to the account whatever, your interest goes on just the same, and is added to the account every six months. Such an account grows rapidly. Let us help you to get in a position to grasp the next opportunity that comes your way, We inyite yofit to open a savings account with u& , We^t McHenry State Bank I $ vf w jST'" NF" A. There's An Air of Confidence about the woman who uses Early Riser Flour. And the more she uses it the more se­ cure she becomes in the knowl­ edge that failure is almost im­ possible. Early Riser Flour is made only from selected wheat and milled under the most mod­ ern conditions. It is made up­ on honor and our guarantee backs up every sack. Isn't it worth try? WEST M'HENRY FLOUR AND FEED HILLS Guessing at the purity and strength of your food stuffs is dangerous. Quit it. Come to the . store that sells only guaranteed Full Strength Groceries Our stock is bought with a view of benefit­ ting our customers. We positively will not han­ dle an inferior article of food if we know it. We use every means to get the best. M. M. Niesen McHenry Phone «6-W Oflce Hourc 9:M to UM a. m. 7:Mto8:Mp. ai. T>lej>tuw>: Office IT A. I. FRO EH LIC H Physldan and Surgeon WEST McHENRY FREUND liI.J>G Over Voet'® -BY- PLUMBING AND HEATING >rki ^SP Experienced Workmen DONAVIN & REIHANSPERGER Telephone No. 108-R SIMON STOFFEL Insurance agent for all clasad of property in the best companies WEST McHENRY, - ILLINOIS DR. F. J. AICHER DENTIST Office in Telephone Exchange Bldg. Centerrflle McHenry, Illinoii Telephone No. 7f-W Tpialadeakr lav WHOLESALE R E T A I L GOVERNMENT INSPECTION FOR YOUR PROTECTION THE PLACE THAT LEADS OUR SPECIALS FOR Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12, are: RETAIL PRICES Native Pot Roast, per lb l€4c Native Boiling- Reef, per lb-.14Jc Native Boneless Roast Beef, no waste, per pound 24£c Sirloin Roast, per lb 22$c Porterhouse Steak, per lb 25t Virginia or Georgia Bacon, per pound _. S4$c * ' ' 1 " 9 ' Edelweiss or Arnold Bros.' pure lard, per lb. only 2tfc PORJC We have home butchered pork only nd vou know how nice, sweet and juicy that tastes. All cuts, such as fresh Hams, Spare Ribs, Hocks. Pigs' Feet, Shoulders, Loins, Etc., at lowest prices. Leaf Lard, per pound 274c Our Grocery Specials for Saturday only: 4 lb. granulated sugar. jS)f Guaranteed sweet corn, 13c . per can or 2 for ...: tic Monarch brand peas, per can-14c •> bars American Family soap.37c Wholesale Prices Native iteef Rounds, per lb, .1H« Native Beef Loins, per Native Chucks, per lb,-., .j.!4ic Native Beef Plates, per-lb...IJ4c You can buy a quarter of beef here at a very low price, as. we have a large stock at all times from which to select. BUTTERINE Those popular brands, such as Jelke's Good Luck, Swift's Premium or Cream o& Nut, per lb only >lic CHEESE American, Limburger per pound ... Stic Sausage and Corn Beef We make our own Sausage and cure our own corn beef with our sugar cured process. That's the reason we .sel^ so much sausage and corn beef; A trial will con­ vince you. For tfie Meatless Days we have Fresh Halibut., Salmon, Sable, Mackerel, Cod Fish, Qya< ters, smoked and spiped Fish. > - RABBITS We haVe made arrangements with sonte of the hunters to supply Uf with , rabbits, which we will have on hand most any time. Calves, Poultry. Hides, Etc., bought and highest market prices paid. The large amount of shipments of these products we make every week shows that the farmers are satisfied that when they sell to the East Side market they get highest market prices at all times. * Phone 57-M EAST SIDE MARKET^HENRY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL L. H. KISF.NMFN<ibK, JR., 1'RQP. The Market That Leads Have you ever used one of our W. B. or Nemo corsets? If you have you will surely want anoth­ er. If you have not do so now. It is never s too late, They give comfort because they are made to fit you. SMITH BROS. In order that you may expect efficiency from your horse you must give the inimal a Bar ness built especially for it and during the win­ ter montks you must also see that it is given proper pfotection from the colfl. We have spent years in studying Horse needs and are in a position to Harness your animal in a man ner thai will satisfy. 4 NICE mi or BLANKER AND ROBES ON HAN»f M. A. Thelen ve»t McHenry - J * "V 'sfciaA- k