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of Lake Geneva, Wis., spent y with relatives in and near this Mi tad T Yan*f mm TQTi rms, lOOKINfi-rORj l^IR Happy P^rt.v «V8 1VK that if he could meet you face to face across 1>is dining room table he'd (five yon a better Idea of what he knew about meats. Come in here and get acquainted with the kind of meats that Mr. Happy Party has been raving1 about. Watch for Mr. HawPartr " J|URING THE FALL ; ' ^ AND WINTER SEASON • ;I will continue to come to McHenry •Very Sunday and Monday. I have Improved facilities hero which enables tfe to test eyes as well as in my big office in Chicago. Do not hesitate to aee me as consultation and examination and free of charge to all and for the poorest of the poor will make a ^pair of glasses free of charge. If you intend seeing me, call me up a Week ahead. , We do not use any medicine in your eyes. I have over 490 satisfied, patients in this township. Ihf. C. KELLER, OptoMMftrist and Optician ^Ucago Address McHenry, BL 8407 N. Paulina St Phone 167 Phone Graeeland 9640. F ewttirr roWEffMtKMKIlL AS SEEN BT PLAINDEALER PORTERS AND HANDED IN ST OUR FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyer passed last Saturday in the metropolitan city. Mrs. Ben "Wegener and son, Richard, were Elgin visitors last Saturday. Harvey Nye spent Thanksgiving day with his brother, Herman, at Madison, Wis. Misses Rose Stoffel and Christine Adams passed last Saturday at Oak Park. Misses Carolyn Steffes and Carolyn Miller were Chicago visitors last' Saturday. Supervisor S. H. Freund Attended to business matters at Woodstock last Saturday. 1 Joe R. Smith left Monday morning for Hammond, Ind., where he has accepted a position. Miss Rena StoffeT of Milwaukee is guest in the home of her mother, Mrs. Kate Stoffel. Atty. W. _D. Bartholomew of Chicago passed the latter part of last week at Jus ten's hotel. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wattles and son, Glenn, motored to Madison, Win , on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Christine Brefeld of Chicago passed the latter part of last week witti McHenry relatives. Miss Maude Granger of Chicago! music was fine; the supper one of the passed the week end with her sister, best and everything passed/ off very nicely, FROM PLAIN' DBALBK8 OP 2S YBAB8 AflO> November 2, 1898 Plrof. R. D. Scott and wife have organized a singing class in this village. Wm. Covell, who resides just east of this village, suffered a stroke of paralysis on Monday. Lute Lincoln is now engaged at the Riverside House and fills the position lately vacated by Harry Fay. At a Meeting of the village board held on Friday evening, it was voted to accept the water works system. Engeln and wife are rejoicing over a fine girl baby which arrived at jtheir home the first of the week. Hon. F. K Granger, H. C. Mead and W. A. Cristy attended the Republican rally at Harvard on Monday evening. A. Wegener, the West Side harness maker, has closed his shop here and moved to Cary where he will open a shop. . The store building, occupied by A. P. Baer, West McHenry, is receiving a coat of paint on the outside and the front is being handsomely trimmed. Harry Fay, who has been employed at the Riverside House for the past four years, has accepted a position in Miss Julia Story's drug store and commenced his duties on Monday. The social party, given by the ladies of St. Patrick's parish at Stoffel's hall on Wednesday evening last, was attended by about ninety couples. The 'The Better Furniture for Less " , >•» •j .-i.r positively save on the price of good, furniture at Leath's! Many AM buying a piece or two for Christmas. The newest and most beautiful -furniture made. Come in and look! AuLeerthtcCio. SttMitf' Grove A»« i Court HowM .U-ai*la>4 Ave. , KM4M Main St. ,S-Y W.MiinSt. ». 1W Uhyttt* St. S9-4B Fourth St. •-v iB%«.- JtnO M-JMfe. nMoinlw satu. kee iik ' CWre. M » i o a l c T e m p l e v - tosh, U-12 Mala St. > f 4*. M5 South Adams St. > • Decatur, 432-4M N. Water St. Si* MS Hkee a comfy durir Leath's Successful Home Furnishers Mrs. Robert Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Lodtz and Children of Crystal Lake called on McHenry relatives Sunday. Mrs. George Meyers and son, Phil, motored to Chicago one day last week, where they visited relatives. Miss Rose Stoffel and brother, Frank, spent Thanksgiving day with relatives at Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. J. McKay of Crystal Lake were Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Erickson. Miss Genevieve Brefeld of Chicago passed Thanksgiving day as the guest of McHenry relatives and friends. Miss Genevieve Bonslett of Chicago passed Thansgiving day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bonslett. John F. Claxton has been displaying four ears of corn raised on his farm east of this village which beats any ever heard of for years. They are of the variety called "Queen of the Field" and on the four ears are 4,290 kernels and their, weight is four pounds and five ounces. This corn was planted June 1 and the whole field on an average was as fine. Died--At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas, west of this village, on Saturday morning, Oct. 29, 1898, Christopher Grimolby, aged seventynine years. Mr. Grimolby was an old resident of McHenry and Lake counties and had been a resident of this village for the past twetve or fifteen Miss Verena Justen of Chicago i years. A few weeks ago while workspent Thanksgiving day in the home 1 ing in his garden he bruised the back cut MSI ry i' T% :W, ' v * o ~ > ~T We have 188 proof alcohol, Good4- / ^ year tires of all sizes arattractive priteiT" * and all kibds of accessories for Xmaf ^ y # We d<Pwef<lfa*g, bisziag repair kA batteries, top repair*. Our expert mes£ chanics will oVerhitul your car com£ pletely. Call oh us the next repair jotfc you have and tei ttSfgive you an eat^^^s mate on same. <•3 * 9 -V .» « AIM TO PLEASE £ • '5: T T./ y OVERTON & COWEN PHONE * WEST McHENRY of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Justen. Miss Opal Cooley of Rockford spent the Thanksgiving vacation in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cooley. Alfred and Paul Smith of Lincoln, Neb., spent s few days last week with their aunt, Mrs. John B. Smith, and i family. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Johnson and j children spent the latter part of lastj | week with relatives in the metropolitan city. j Mr. and Mra. WYn. P. Conley of Chicago spent the first of the week with i the lattor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. \ G. Barbian. j Mrs. C. A. Frasier of Omaha, Neb., spent a few days last week with her 1 parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith of this city. Mr. Chicago were Sunday guests in the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pint. Miss Elizabeth K. Miller of Chicago was a Thanksgiving day guest in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miller. Mrs. Frank Worthington and of his hand slightly, which developed blood poisoning. His funeral was held from the M. E. church. BIG TRACTOR PASSES OVER FARMJBtfS BODY Sidney Dibble, a farmer residing near Lake Villa, had a big drive wheel on a tractor pass over the entire length of his body and is alive to tell the" story. He was plowing on his farm on Tuesday of last week when something seemed to go wrong with the tractor. Stopping the machine, but without shutting off the motor, he started to climb down to make an investigation and in doing so apparently j tripped on the lever which controls the locomotion. He was thrown under the big drive wheel, which passed over him. The machine kept right on go- , , ing and smashed thru a fence before neighbors arrived on the scene to unfortunate victim was taken to the Victory Memorial hospital at Waukegan, where it is said that he will recover from the serious injuries sustained. You cannot keep posted on local happenings without The the !! H=i t ] . , *• . . (UK- •v% daughter of Harvard were Sunday dealer. Let's have your subscription, afternoon guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Jt Walsh Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Walsh and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Walsh spent Thtiibgiving day as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Chapman at Woodstock. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Muckler of Eirnhurst passed Thanksgiving day as guests in the home of the latter's parits, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bonslett. Mrs. Wm Marshall and children of Morton Grove spent the latter part of last and first of this week with bar parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Harrison and son, Robert, of Elgin were Thanksgiving day guests in the home of the former's mother, Mrs. Mayme Harrison. Geo. Thurlwell of Grayslake attended the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Louisa Smith, and spent a few days last week with J. R. Smith and family. Mrs. Wm. Aebischer and children ami Miss Mary Stoffel of Chicago spent the latter part of last week far the home of their mother, Mrs. Kale Stoffel. Mrs. John Montgomery and daughters of Oak Park were guests in the home of the former's parent*, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Meyers, the latter part of last week. j Mr. and Mrs. /Frank Dr. Dieterich is a regular graduate in medieine and surgery and is licensed by the state of Illinois. He visits professionally the more important towns j and cities and offers to all who call on Sayler and ^jg ^rjp free consultation, except the daughters of Woodstock spent the ^icxpense of treatment when desired Coming to _ Crystal'Lake and Harvard Dr. Dieterich SPECIALIST |» |nteraal Medicine (or tbt^ past eleven years fc- JfcOES NOT OPERATO R „ ' * { . B a ^ - Crystal Lake on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Nichols' Hotel, and in Harvard on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Noble hotel. Oflke Hears: 1* a. m. t» 4 p. •. ONE DAT ONLt - N# Charge of CoasaKatlen GOOD TIMES AHEAD 'W ^1* 'Whenever you see a sack of EARLY RISER flour being deliv« you can know that some family is going to enjoy some good bakings. Wheat Hour is Nature's most complete human food. It is a balanced nation within itself. ' EARLY RIS$R SOnr is a Wend of eholee wheat that tames fade-. 4ng results that please. It is milled by a modern process which retains ill of the wholesome nutrition and the pleasing flavor of the wheat harry. Every sack of EARLY RISER flour is guaranteed to five satisfaction or your money will be cheerfully refunded. > ? --wm--- • . S» V- •" ' ter part of last Wfek in the home of the former's parents, Mr. and Mra. Wm. A. Sayler. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller Boutelle and children of Lake Geneva spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week with Mrs. Boutelle's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spieker and daughter of Burlington, Wis., were Thanksgiving day guests in the home of Mrs. Spieker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Freund. Miss Alice Miller, who is attending According to his method of treatment he does not operate for chronic appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers of stomach, tonsils or adenoids. He has to his credit wonderful results in diseases of the stomach, liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves, heart, kidney, bladder, bed wetting, catarrh, week lungs, rheumatism, sciatica, leg ulcers and rectral ailments. If you have been ailing for any length of time and do not pet any better, do not fail to call, as improper the State University at Urbana, spent}measures rather than disease are very week m fro often the cause of your long standing EI Uc&r and Mrs. '•rm McHertry Flotir Mills WEST McHENRY. ILL. the latter part of last e of her parents, Mr. Aw F. Miller, at Rosedale. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Erickson and daughter, Vivian, of Rockford and Miss Muriel and Clarence Erickson of DftKalb spent last Thursday in the home of the former's brother. L. A. «ar.fC^.V3^ "• AfZiU- ,• ">• -ry. .f'*i~•> trouble. ' Remember aheva date, tliat consultation on this trip will be free and that his treatment is different. Married women must be accompanied by their husbands. Address: 336 Boston "W.< Hand Colored Christmas Cards, per box of It cards,. with envelopes to match, for,. .. 4 r-" ^ T,. t-™ ILL. IK CHMSIMAS STOtE COWlEIi msm eWklsifyfAS SHOPPING, starting now has many advantages for both the store and shopper. For, realizing that there will always be shopping left for the last few days, gift lists can be prepared now with the assurance of wider scope of choice and sales service which will allow for greater leisure in selection. That this is Woodstock's greatest Gift Shop is reflected in the. already brisk holiday patronage. . . Silk Chemises are Gifts m^iWomen Will- Love .iCK'j. From pale blush to honey dew colorings, in radium silks and lovely crepe de chines. They h ja ve exquisite lace, handiwork and adornments for trimming, priced at ^ 3.95 >6.95 i :.y;* Boudoir Caps are Specially. Priced at 85c They^ are made from short lengths of silk -crepe de chine, crepe meteor and radium silk, cleverly trimmed \yilji 1396$ .$$4 ribbon. They are jong on value. * ' • "»i" Blouses are Thoughtful Gifts And tha gift of one di»t p l a y s c o m p l e t e u n derstanding of the feminine taste. Silk Maul!sr 5.50 to 12.75 These are in the newer hip lengths and are tastefully beaded or embroidered on exquisite materials. f f ^ White Cotton Blouse^ 1.95 In the popular round-collar styles, of plain or striped fine quality cottons, well tailored. ~ Negligees, Robes and tPadded Silk Robes V Make a Happy Choice What woman would not welcome a gift so charming in itself and so necessary to her wardrobe? Corduroy Velvet Robes g 3.95 and 5.95 " Colour are rose, peacock, fuSchia and purple. ^ Blanket Bath Robes. { Negligees of Silk;" 3.95 to 8.75 f J 12.75 Up - Heavy, warm materials Changeable taffetas and in attractive new colors padded silk Robes. Gloves Welcome "i'f- :MBy Alt. ^ So impressive are these Glove displays that choice is simply* a matter of preference. The prices are the lowest, consistent with quality. Women's Driving Gloves, at4.M. "v; Women's tipeltti Glaot* Jet Gloves, 2.95 up. Long Kki Gloves , Brushed Wool Glov^ and Mittens, 65c up. 1 'i " our-Piece 6.95 They cxmsist of Cap, Leggings, Sweater and Mittens. In ages 2 to 6, years, of brushed wool, in camels Uair and. brown colorings. Natural,Wool Sfeto* 6.95 Size 6 year old^tnly, of fast colo^i^ttural bf^wn wool. Gifts for Baby TWs store has provided for his lust Christmas with articles that are of a practical nature as well as interesting things to keep him contented. Booties, Knitted Caps, Bonnets, Vauta Underwear, Carriage Robes, Silk Embroidered Swea* ter Sets, Silk and Eiderdown Buntings are a few of the wearable gifts. For his comfort are Bath Tables, Bafh Thermometers, Safety Straps, Hard Rubber Toys, Teething Rings and Rockra-bye Swings. Displays And here you will find a whole family of them to give to family or friends. Colorful squares woven in one corner, for women, Hankies for youngsters, with queer animals and de- Signs, charmingly conceived and moderately priced. Women's Hand Embroidered All Linen, 25c to 95c Boxed Handkerchiefs, 59c to $1.00 for box of three, are in white or colors with embroidered Children's Handkerchiefs, 25c to 35c box. i* I -- Js&v'Ap»