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O W E N wSIMON (SUCCESSORS TO PERRY & OWEN.) Trade during the month of May has been exceptionally good, Which means we have the right goods and bought for cash, which insures you the lowest possible prices. We. will continue tho good work through the month of June, by offering you the best lines of shoss on the market. See that NAME A ami VJKIOE are rrayl stamped on soles ^ LADIES' SHIRTWAISTS*---7 It will pay you to call and look over our line of shirt waists. The colors and styles are of the very latest, and at prices to suit all, from 60c to $1.50. Also ladies' summer wrappers, at prices from 90c to $1.50. Latest thing in ladies' belts, 25c, 35c, 40c, all colors. -- -- : : : ; LADIES'& MISSES'SHOES and OXFORDS.---- In this line Mre have, without a doubt, the most up to date here in town. Have had to put in the third large Order for Oxfords, so you can s^c how they are selling. Straw Hutss. Wo have a large assortment of gents' and boys' straw hats at prices from 5c to $1. Also, misses' sailor and white Tamosh.inters, neatest styles out Also, the Guthoman, Carpenter and Felling'Shoes, in all the newest styles and lasts, 0\ FLOUR W{ vumx iei Our Clothing Department Is full of Genuine Bargains, in men's, boys' and children's suits. 3-piece suits for the little tots, 3 to 6 years. Pants, Papt>s. Of the famous. Dutchess make. All sizes and styles. HATS, CAPS and Straw Goods in endless variety. UMBRELLAS and PARASOLS. Summer Corsets, of the Royal Worcester make. DRESS GOODS. New stock, jn fancy, black, and all the leading colors. Dimities, Lawns, Challies, Organdies, Satincs, Mulls, Linens, etc. SUMMER UNDERWEAR, in cotton and wool. Men's and working Shirts, from 50c up, Men's Overalls, 50c to $1, fully warranted. GROCERIES. Canned Goods, Flourf etc., in only the best grades. All kinds ot garden and field Seeds in stock. We are Sole Agents for this community for M WASHBURN, CROSBY CO'S Prohibition Conference. The Prohibitionists of McHenry county will hold a conference in the Presbyter­ ian church at Ridgefield on Monday, June 21st, at 10 o'clock. At this meet­ ing topics will be discussed, the county work planned for the year, and arrange­ ments made for a celebration on the 5th of July, at Crystal Lake. An invitation is given to all to attend. Those attend­ ing will briDg refreshments. Meeting will begin prompt at 10 o'clock. E. G. SMITH, Chm. Co. Com. Our Grocery Department is kept as neat as a pin and always filled full of only the best groceries that can bought, at prices to compare with cheap goods. Fresh Strawberries Every Day. OWEN & CHAPELL West McHenry, 111.. 1897 McHenry, 1897 Road Race. The second annual Road Race, under the management of the Richmond Ath­ letic Association, will be held over the Richmond-Genoa Junction course, OP Saturday morning, July 3d. For entry blanks and full information write the secretary, R. L. Alexander, Richmond, Illinois. VANSON'S WITCH HAZEL OIL FOR Piles or Hemorrhoids. Fissures & Fistulas. Burns & Scalds. Wounds & Bruises. Cuts & Sores. Boils & Tumors. Eczema & Eruptions. Salt Rheum & Tetters. Chapped Hands. Fever Blisters. Sore Lips & Nostrils. Corns & Bunions. Stings & Bites of Insects. Three Sizes, 25c, 50c. and $1.00. Sold by druggists, or sent post-paid on receipt of price UlMl'UUKVS' JIKD. CO., Ill A 113 William SU, Son York. STORE IS FULL OF Warm Weather Merchandise, Washburn Crosby's Superlative Flour at Owen & Chapell's. PIGS FOR SALE. Twenty-five or Thirty fine Pigs for sale. Just ready to wean. Call at this office and learn whereabouts. 49w4 Try a sack of Superlative Flour, at Owen & Chapell's. instantly when you pull the trigger* So sickness may come on suddenly. But it takes time to load the gun, and it takes time to get ready for those ex- plosions called diseases. Coughs, colds, any "attack," whatever the subject he, often means pre- cedingweakness and poor blood. Are you getting thin? Is your appetite poor? Are you losing that snap, energy and vigor that make "clear-headed­ ness?" Do one thing: build up your whole system with SCOTT'S EMULSION of Cod-liver Oil. It is the essence of nourishment. It does not nauseate, does not trouble the stomach. And it replaces all that disease robs you of* A book telling more about It sent free. Ask for it* SCOTT & BOWNE, New York. And would respectfully invite your attention AT ONCE, SPECIAL SALE OF SHIRT WAISTS Saturday, June 19th. Clover Blossoms Wanted! I want 75,000 POUNDS OF CLOVER BLOSSOMS, for which.I will pay $1.75 per per hundred, at the McHenry Dryer. The above price will purchase as much as f2.50 would five years ago. Bring on your Clover Blossoms. We shall com­ mence drying to-day, Wednesday. S. S. SHEPARD. Every shirt waist to be closed out at once. See our Ne.w Line of Shoes jjThey are the Latest Productions PAINTS, OILS, DR. FROTH'S Q use 10 to ? HORSE GOODS VARNISHES Manufactured at New Prague, Minn, If you are looking for anylhing in the Horse Goods line do not fail to call on CUS CARLSON, At his Harness Shop, near the Red Bridge, who will make to order, or ll you choose, sell you a ready-made single or double Harness " " FOE LESS MONEY Than any other shop in the county, quality of work considered. All Work Warranted as Represented REPAIRING Promptly Attended to, bo not fail to call at once and get the benefit of our bargains. GU8 CARLSON McHenry, 111., April 20. 1897. 3rushes, Wood Fillers, Buggy Paints, Oil Colors, Artists' Materials, Etc Mills, are located :n the finest hard wheat country. Are supplied with most modern machinery. The " Fancy" is fully warranted and guaranteed The choicest in the market. Bought in car lots only and sold on lowest pos­ sible terms by SIMON STOFFEL, ^ WEST MeHENHY, ILL. Always in stock at Volo, 111., by E. RICHARDSON, JOHN ROSING , JOHN RICHARDSON, WALL PAPER! At astonishingly low prices PAPER HANGING HOUSE, SIGN and CARRIAGE PAINTING Done on short notice and satis­ faction guarafitetid. E. B. PERKINS. McHenry, June 16,1897. Besley's Sarsap&rilla Compound. The great Blood purifier. Try a bottle. All desiring Jardineers Vases, and all varieties of Flower Pots, call and see the large assortment at Julia A. Story's. Besley's Reliable Heave Pow&er. The best remedy of the kind now on the mar­ ket. Try a package. New, line of men's black and brown Stiff and Fedorah Hats at Owen & Chapell's. - DO YOU TRAVEL _ Are you going to take atrip! Do yon suffer from Rererc Hcailachcs, i toiiMiehH, or KxliHUfcllon I Why not prevent It nil hv ujing OUSMMAN'H UffivWoL IKIIaU Elt. Help that lieadaehe, euro that nervotitmesit end seasickness l>y the tjao of this Inhaler, the greatest stimulant anil preventative known. Wonderful re- MA>'S IKHAI/KR and you will always use it • ir yon enu't gel It si DmggMt .tend for II. Ily null, 60 ecillK. 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