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* * ' I • • . *• t~ «•> . - . .f': ^V-V" i M r'ZY'N wmw WB8T jMoHBNBT, II L. 1. " i" ' • mmm MMMM HMMM West McHenry, II, W» SftttlM of tk« taint Kakara. #BC. HHV r»*«. practiea! painters, nee paint occasionally, and who PWrfonaily are called on to supervim WOrktliat a practical painter may do are apt to be considerably con- tii« conflicting claims of the JMUMfcictareB m to the respective merits «(lead and sine is paint. The lead men 4|alm there ia nothing like lead lor paint- ilinlfinc while the zinc men call attention; *0thea«fects of lead and declare that Jtac is perfect, and the clamor from both the contending camps fills the ad vert is®- tog columns and leaves the purchaser in |krabt. The truth of the matter, as it Krill be told by disinterested persons, is that both lead and zinc have their Hierits. Lead covers the beet, zinc lovers the most. Pure lead chalks and •fobs off, while zinc is apt to crack and peel. The makers of the most famous jpaint in the country, which for twenty- aint years has stood every test that can ifee applied to paint-- The Sherwin- Wiiliame Company--settle the debated jKmit by the declaration that a paint oon8isitng of the proper proportions of wad and zinc is better than|either alone. The truth of this statement is born <#ut by the record of The Sherwio- WiJSiams Paints which are made of the be?; lead, the best zinc, the beet oil and the best drier, and by long experiment tbeoe have been combined in exactly the Cjight proportions, accurately ground find mixed by machinery. This firm has met with remarkable success in prepar- lug a special readymixed paint for every purpose, each one of which is found to eover most, last longest, look best and SfOVe iiiOfit OCOuGUl.C&l. In p&iuiiiiug, ^8 i most other things, the truth is found ->.v > to lie bstween the two extremes. ^ . 'p2j0 SB{e8f- plan for a buyer of paint is to look on the can for the well-known jptle of The Sherwin-Williams Company, furthermore see that he gets the . » ... Jjtaint prepared especially for his purpose, j A postal card addressed to the com­ pany, at 100 Canal Street, Cleveland, ^ %ill secure a ueelul book on painting. m SandwiohM tor Outdoor Luncheon*. The rolls for sandwiches for outdoor luncheons should be perfectly fresh and should be rather small, with a tender, Crisp crust. The round graham rolls are exceedingly nice for this purpose. Re­ move from the toff of the roll a piece of «rust the size of a silver dollar, and with $ blunt knife or spoon take out the tenter. The space may be filled with any fcighly seasoned chopped meat, fish, lob­ ster, crab, or even fruit, the lid replaced, - . •> tnd the sandwich served in a pretty s" basket. Tongue sandwiches may be made by either chopping the tongue or tutting it into thin slices. Where the tongue is chopped it should be rubbed as pi. described in the receipt for chicken sand- '* Wichee and highly seasoned.--MRS. S. T. IIOHER in the July Ladies' Home Journal. fij'sh?'- v ( p.- P m |OW are the chil­ dren this summer? Are they doing well ? Do they get all the benefit they should from their food? Are their cheeks and lips of good color? And are they hearty and robust 4n every way? / If not, then give them Scott's Emalsioa of cod lbotr oil *wtth hypo- phosphites. ; It nevetf fails to build up delicate boys and girls. It ^tVuS tuwtii wiore u6sh and better blood. * . It is tiusi so with the - baby alsp. A little Scott's Emulsion, three or four times a day, will make the thin baby plump and ^prosperous. It furnishes the 'young body with just the material necessary for growing bones and nerves. i All Druggists, 50c, and $1. SCOTT & BOWNE, Chemists, N.Y. Luced Prices on Organdies, Dimities, etc. LADIES' SHIRT itilSTS, And Crash Skirts in endless variety/ Best Summer Corset in the Market. CLOTHING, CLOTHING, Fine and serviceable Clothing for men, boys and children, in all sizes. Best makes, correct, newest styles. " Men's Crash Suits, and Caps. j; FINE SHOES A SPBCIALTT. OXFORDS, the finest and .most stylish assortment ever brought to this town, for ladies and children. In Children's Shoes our stock cannot be surpassed outside of the city*--Call and inspect our Shoe Department, Gent's Ladies' Skirt At SO Wis. on tW f$ollaJt>, • • *•«» \ • •? - We have a fine assortment and are bound to close tfcem out at once, and offer them at 50 cents on the Dollar from former prices. We do this to close them out quick to make room tor other goods, Call early and get first choice. --OUR STOCK Of-- WARM WEATHER GOODS Is complete and prices will right on them all. CALL AND SEE. S An extra line of Shirts and Neckties. Nobby Spring Hats and Caps, Beloit Overalls, Shirts and Jackets. Unadulterated Groceries. Pillsbuiy's, Washburn's and King's Best Hoar. Long Distance Telephone, Toll Station. West McHenry. I1LS 1898. We Are Headquarters for FARM MACHINERY Of all Kinds. of the shoe bade is SELZ SHOE. In every pair is the gathered wisdom and experience of a quarter of a century, in which time the manufacturers have grown to be the largest manufacturers 8KB "Salz".r.Selt of the sho«( that you buy. "SefiShoM make your feet slid. of siloes in the world. You can't go wrong lor a minute in putting your feet in a pair of these shoes. - Once in, you'll hardly care for -any other kind, for these are the shoes that "make your feet glad." Though the best, they cost the least We have a lew of those Cool Summer Suits left. They a: a Money* Saving and Comfort-Taking outfit for the wearer. Cool Underwear for Children* for old and for middle age< people, including extra sizes up to 50 inches. Cool Summer Hats, in all shades and shapes. Lap Robes and Fly Nets. We have a car ot Flour in this week which we bought right. Will say to those wanting good bread to eat, at the least cost, to get our prices on bbl. lots. Choice fresh Groceries. Tangle-Foot Fly Paper at whole­ sale prices; Yours for Trade, Wftfit McHenrr, TIL. JOHN J. MILLER, We have the Staple and Fancy Groceries. Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Rice, Beans, Spiccs Extracts, etc., are always in demand and we always keep a good assortment. No man cando business without customers and friends, and we trust you will accept our thanks for past favors as well as what you are giving us at present. V SLEEPY EYE FLOUR. As low as any good Flour can be and see us. West MoHenry. Illinois, bought anyw'horet Call BUGGIES! BUGGIES! J. W. BONSLETT, Rlumfol Contractor. Nothing but Buggies. The celebrated Peabody. the Mier and the Columbia A grade Wheels; one thousand mile Axles. Why take chances on inferior work when about the same money will give you the best vehicles that skill and careful supervision can produce. Tried by time and not found wanting. They are reliable and stylish. There are none better. WAGONS AND TRUCKS. Always on hand and prices always right. And don't forget that you have a standing invitation to make our place headquarters when in McHenry, and we are only too glad to show our stock whether yoju wish to buy or not. Repairs for all Machinery promptly attended to. MimHWHIIMI 3' in M of Sanitary Mlii M0«M* ATYKKBAI) Has just received a mv> , plete stock of Plumbing Goedr«toth Tub* eioMta, lavatories end Flxturee. Steam and Hot Water Heating. Complete stock of all «ir«i 0ah uniced and Black I'ipu ami Fitting^ ou hand. Ofiice and Show Room in Jacob lton< Blett'u Agricultural liuplouitiut lioildiog, MoHKNRY, ILL. AND GROCERY STORE. HEIMER't BLOCK. Opposite J. A. 8tory'§ l>rog Rtoro ^ MCHEHRY. .ILLINOIS FIRST-CLASS GOODS. Wli»"8-. •; anrt Hyo Bread, ".U"- Pi®« •to., fresh bakea every ,iay. Also a fine Una of choice FAMILY GROCERIES. CANNED GOODS, BTC. patronage of the publlo 1« respectfully •oUeHect. JOHN HAUPBISCH, MaHenxy, June 6 1898. 'Wffflf-alt FISH CRY FOR IT rubbed on >tny bait, attraeta^the flfh, _ Tliey U. ~Swa fvi imn 1IDII1IJK Me ver bo, tie by mai!. Bole Importer, A. c. J4U Oreen Bay Avftt Milwaneee, . Wrtt'*-- •*-- Vary Truly Yours, T. J. WALSH. McHenry ̂ July 27, 1898. k Is made to put on buildings --to stay on buildiop* It is made by special machinery according to tho­ roughly tested formulae. It is better than any hand* mixed paint because it is always umlormf always right. The next best paint that's made is £m telukte THE *> QMBRWIN-WILUAMA PAINT la covering capacity, ia durability, in biltftft to v economy. Ask the dealer for it. An instructive book about paint and paiaiHaf --at tree to all who have anything to pihW. TUB 8mffwiw>Wuxi«w9 Oo. fM§mr *mo Oouom MDKCRO, 100 Oanal 81., OlmlMd. 2629 Stewart Ave.# Ohle>||« M7 Waahlncton St.. New Vorfc. SI 8t. Antotoe St., Kentr--I. L. B. RER KINS, McHENBT, O.UKO», Paint and Wall Paper House Wc^ll the celebrated better. Call and Sherwin-Williams Paint. There is none see our Wall Paper Patterns, representing the patterns of various styles produced by a dozen factories at prices that are beyond competition.. ; Room Mouldings to Match all Wall Papar, iiraming, Paper Hanging, Sign Writing. Ail specialties and st-n)»a«i guaranteed. Call aud sec me. " trouble to give first- estimates on work. ri te Cor <iroalars. 82 2m • B. nmsraa, _ V fc'NCWOOD, IIJ" NOW IS THE TIME For you to settle upon some plan for Spring House Cleaning. While we are not an expert in this line we have a faint idea of [the requirements for the occasion and are anxious to do all in our >i power tor "suffering humanity," (in the way of cornsel j and advice) during the trying ordeal. We mould suggest you have your heating stoves taken down and cared for. Your cumbersome ; cook stove or range replaced with'oneof our Wickless Blue Flame Oil Stoves, That can be moved from one spot to another by a child if desired. Then begin operatious to suit yourself Remember that we have such needed articles as Carpet Sweepers, Carpet Stretchers, Brooms Dusters, Scrub and window Brushes, Curtain Kings, Tacks and Tack Hammers. Picture Nails, Picture Hooks and Picture Cord. I carry a complete line of ^ Raints, Oils, Varnlshgs, Stains, Brushes, Glass and Putty. I am agent for Crown Cottage Colors, the best paint in the mai ket. guaranteed free trom adulter­ ation of any nature, and sold with the understanding that if found otherwise your money wil be refunded and you reimbursed for your trouble and expense. Wo will be pleased to make estimates on your wants of anything in our line. Hespeettully Yoursy F. L. McOMBER. est S'de Hardware Store ^ Just one word about SHOES! SHOES! We have the latest styles in Men's Women's and Children's F O O T •YT Also have a very complete line of seasonable Dxaijm nr DRUGS and MEDICINES A FULL LIKE OF CHEMICALS. DYE STUFFS. £ % •^rrfrrr Paints, Oils and Colors w""4"™ FULL un ior PATENT MEDICINES, TOILET AiTIQLU, Stationery and DrugfllaU' Sunirlas. D Physicians' Prescriptions Issssyiiirssiit Your Patroaags ta reapsetfalty aollalttd. . -- -- •JULIA A, MIT IntDccr Jfettof Bixetmde Boum, M tHmry,UL a To Say Nothing but Saw Wood. THAT IS Ourfstyles will please you and our prices should. ^3 Very Truly, * I J. E. CRIST y, Kingwood, 111 Wo are not Tell in^ you of the Many Bargains we are offering in V FINE FURNITURE,- ' Such as Parlor Mid Bed Room Sets, Couches, etc., that we are sling at prices that have never before been touchea in McHenry, even by us. Call and look at the fine stock we are displaying, the best for the money it has ever been our fortune to secure. WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF ^ V Caskets, Coffins, Burial Robes, Etc. We guarantee first class wor^ in every respect. Call and see me before purchiasing. JACOB JUSTEN. McHenry, 111., Fob. 16, 1898. , '