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*, r_. • ^ 1 > • - - . , - ' • • • ' * ; < . . ; . • • • ' . v • • • . • . > ' . - . . . „ v - ~ .. V ' • ,-.• f-- 'a-'-Jf J' • * i • 1. . V . - . 1 • .. -i. ' * • • 3 1 , ' ' . ' ^ I ' .. .. • ' • . '. b. ,, i \° - X-- . • < '-'?• •• V • -•• > •v'Vv.-'v-• --it-v v •• X" .. •-, /v^v- • ' - • Point to * i Waist's Store, (orncr Main and Front Sts :L • - 'J.-; Dress Goods Our stock of Summer Dress Goods will be closed out at reduced prices during July, in order to turn them into cash and make room f o r F a l l G o o d s . C o m e a n d s e e t h e m . . . . . . . . . Hats New, nobby, stylish, in all shapes and colors at lowest, prices The Easiest Way to ao Easy Shoe is, by way of this store. Our stock is far above previous efforts in point of Selection, Novelty and Variety. Groceries - The Pure Food Law went into effect on July 1. We were prepared to comply with it, hav­ ing only the purest and best .in stock. Our Tea is giving universal satisfaction at 35c, 50c and 60c. Try it. Coffee at 12c, 15 c, 20c, 25c and 30c. None better. M. J. WALSH CLOTHING WE have a full line of samples for this famous mark of Clothin g--the styles are attractive--the fabrics worth seeing. All' garments we sell are guaranteed. They are made from the most trustworthy fabrics and trimmings, and are tailored by the best tailors' hands. Every gar­ ment bears the mark that NEi^ER DISAPPOINTS. Shirt Waists in all the leading novelties and colors, from 40c to $2.00. Ladies' Wrappers We have the largest and best assorted stock in town in Calico, Percales and Foulards in all the leading colors, and styles 75c, $1.00, $i.2&> $1.35, $1.50 and $1.75. Goods delivered promptly. Citizens' Telephone, 20 Men's Fancy Shirts from 50c to $1.50/ Neg­ ligee Shirts with Silk fronts in large variety. Collars and Cuffs, new and up to date. Ties! Ties! Ties! Elegant, attractive designs; s t v l e ^ J a l w a y s o n h a n d . . . . . . . The newest Overalls Men's Overalls and Pants from 32 to 50 waist at all prices from 50c up. Boys' Brownie Overalls at 25c to 35c. Men's working Shirts, sizes from 14 % to 19. Correct prices. Gauze Underwear in all sizes and quality M. J. WALSH i t PERSONAL HAPPENINGS. Elgin Butter Market. On the Elgin board of trade Monday there were no sales of butter, only 34 tubs being offered. Official market steady at 19c. Butter last week, 19c.; a year ago, l^b. Sales reported for the week, 12,000 tubs. Bui the little village paper Keeps Its old-time customs yet. And print* its weekly Issue with no shadow of regret. » * * • What If every bride is charming and every baby fine, "And all the grooms are *-n»anly? In each blurred or perfect line; We clasp some hi}ud in friendship, before we lay it down, This quaint old country paper from our own old country town. -- Ella Bentley, in Printers' Ink. Will Merz was in Chicago Thursday. M. A. Howell was a Chicago visitor Monday. Miss Lillie Heimer is visiting friends in Chicago. ,Mr. R. Holly and son, Joe, were at Lake Geneva, Monday. Misses Katie and Susie Schreitier are visiting relatives in Elgin. Mr. and Mrs. S. Reynolds called on Wauconda friends last week. Dr. and Mrs. F. C. Ross were in West Chicago and Chicago Thursday. <31 arles Nordqnist and sister, Miss Stella were Volo callers last Sunday. Miss Dora Besley spent several days visiting Woodstock friends last week. Mrs. Willard Colby, of Spring Grove, visited McHenry friends last Wednes­ day. Carlton Ross rode over to Wauconda last Saturday and while there visited the Leader office. Messrs. Ames and Thomas, of Free- m »nt. paid S. Reynolds a very pleasant, call at the mill, Monday. Mrs. S. Reynolds and daughter, Miss Rosina, called on Mrs. L. Knigge at Griswold Lake last Thursday. , Mrs. George Spaulding. of Chicago, enjoyed a visit with relatives in this vil­ lage and at Ringwood last week. Mrs. Frel Colby and children al*te out from Chicago, visiting relatives and en­ joying an outing at McCollum's Lake. Be sure and attend the entertainment fr r the benefit of the school, at the city hall, Friday eve., of next week, July 27. Misses Rosina Reynolds and Rose Justen went to Chicago Monday morn­ ing and will remain for some time vis­ iting friends. Last Sunday's Chicago Tribune con­ tained the following advertisment: Vocal by lady educated abroad at half rates. Marquette 83 Rush. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baldwin and son, Ralph, of Chicago, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cristy last Saturday. » Joseph McOmber, wife and daughter and Mrs. Sarah McOmber, of Chicago, visited friends here during the past week. ^ Mr. Edison Bresee drove into town Thursday morning and called on a num­ ber of his friends stopping for a pleasant visit at The Plaindealer office. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Hanly and son, George, of Chicago, who were the guests of McHenry relatives and friends over Sunday, have returned home. Mrs. Shaler, of Indian Ford, Wis., and Mrs. Jones, son and S. H. Carlsen, from Syracuse, N. Y., have been spend­ ing a week at the home of J. W. Par­ kin. Fred J. Schnorr, Jr. of Council Bluffs, Iowa, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schnorr, last week. Mr. Schnorr has a tender spot in his heart for the little village on the banks of Fox River, but says he thinks Iowa is the place for him. We are informed A. O. Rupp has ac­ cepted a position on the Blooujington Bulletin. The Bulletin is one of the leading democratic papers of Central Illinois and is owned by James F. O'Donnell, democratic nominee for Sec­ retary of State. J. T. Edwards tells us he caught nine large black bass at McCollum's Lake last Sattirday night in about two hours. While ordinarily we could vouch for any statement Jim might make he don't want to forget that we have been fishing with him, lo, these many times. When it comes to telling fish stories W. F. Gallaher simply takes the cake. He informs us that the other evening he and his little son were out fishing and they had to quit as they caught so many fish that the boat would not hold any more. William, we want you to read the first part of the fifth chapter of Acts. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Streets and fainfy left yesterday for Pistakee, where they will enjoy a week's outing. Frank started out with the well-defined inten­ tion of catching all the fish left in the lake by Bart Young and the piscatorial companions who were with him there last week. Bart having given him a plat showing their exact location. --Woodstock Sentinel. P. Corrigan, of Chicago, Sundayed in our village. John Huemann was a Woodstock visi­ tor last Friday. \ Mrs. Walter C. Evanson spent last Friday in Chicago. L. H. Owen was a business visitor in the city last Friday. Milo Howe transacted business in Richmond Wednesday. Miss Kelter, of Chicago, visited Mc­ Henry friends laft week. Dr. W. C. Besley and Q. W. Besley were in Chicago Tuesday. George Meyers and family were Greenwood visitors Sunday. Mrs. E. E. Gorton was a Chicago visi- t >r Wednesday of last week. B. Young, of Woodstock, was a busi­ ness caller in town Tuesday. Charles Thompson, of Greenwood, was a McHenry Visitor last Saturclay. Dr. R. D. Hull and daughter, of Nnnda, were McHenry callers Monday. Miss Katie Karges has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Kenosha. Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston paid a brief visit to Chicago relatives Wednes­ day. Henry Ericsson is now manager of the Long Distance Telephone, Mineral Springs. You will miss a rich treat if yon fail to go to the city hall, on the evening of July 27. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bonslett re­ turned to their home in Chicago last Monday. Mrs. S. S. Chapell and baby daugh­ ter arrived home from Elgin Monday morning. Messrs. and Mesdames Butler and Sheridan are enjoying a vacation at the Riverside. A fine entertainment, ice cream and cake, all for 15c at the city hall on the evening of July 27. A harvest home party will be given by Geo. W. Besley in the Riverside Hall some time in August. Messrs. Henry F. Greeley and Roy Aldrich, of Richmond, were McHenry visitors Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Beckley, of Nnnda/ en- j joyed a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Ralston on Tuesday. Miss Madeline Osterman, of Chicago, was the guest of her cousin, Miss Tillie Meyers, the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wickie, of Des Plaines, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers this week. Messrs. Charles Qninlan and M. L. Joslyn drove over from Woodstock and" spent several hoars in oar village Thurs­ day. Little Miss Helen Beckley came out from Chicago Wednesday evening to enjoy a visit with Grandpa and Grand­ ma Ralston at their beautiful country home. Mr. and Mrs. S. Kennedy will visit friends in Chicago for a few days and will then leave for Duluth, Minn., where they will spend some time visit­ ing with their sons. A. A. Thomas and family spent last week in camp at Pistakee Bay. Several friends from Elgin were with them, and they report an enjoyable week in spite of the intense heat and two severe storms.--Nunda Herald. A party of McHenry people composed of Messrs. and Mesdames James B. Perry, T. J. Walsh, L. H. Owen, E. E. Gorton, the Misses Agnes and Bernice Perry enjoyed an outing at Glen wood Springs, Lake Geneva, last Sunday. Prof J. S. Brazier, of the Harvard schools, was in McHenry last week, calling on his friends, (and they are le­ gion) and renewing acquaintances. The Prof, assures us that he feels per­ fectly at home in this village and we can assure the Prof, that we, together with many others, are mighty glad to see him here once more. About one hundred of the fattest, jollest, good-looking men that could be found in one bunch got off the train last Saturday evening and walked over to "the other side of the town." Our office boy called us out to see what had struck town and upon inquiry we found tbem to be the Chicago brewers^, On the way over they called on several friends and lastly but by no means leaRily^Iey dropped in on G. Boley who toldtfiem he was glad to see them and re­ minded them that whenever they came to McHenry they were to make them­ selves ' 'at home" at his place. The Chi­ cago Brewers make an annual trip to McHenry. It is said they are thinking of forming a club and making trips trips out here once a week. Black Cat hosiery to be sold cheap at Evanson's Cash Store next Saturday afternoon beginning at two o'clock p. m. 10c per Pair or 3 Pairs for 25c* You have doubtless heard of the Black Cat Hose before, as they are advertised quite extensively in leading trade journals. They are the best 25c hose in the market, and because of a fortunate purchase and to introduce them as a popular leading hose, worthy of your attention, we arrange this special sale for Saturday Only You are also invited to look over our entire line of merchandise. No reason why you should send your money away for supplies if equal or better deals are presented to you here in our own town. This newly .introduced Soap, Fels-Naptha, is to be had here. So are fresh Cakes and Crackers and Teas and Coffees. West McHenry, WALTER C. EVANSON Reports show that over fifteen hun­ dred lives have been saved through the use of One Minute Cough Cure. Mo: t of these were causes of grippe, croup, asthma, whooping cough bronchitis and pneumonia. Its early use prevents con­ sumption. Julia A. Story. Dance and Keeeptton. Simon Stoffel will give a reception to the old settlers and a dance to the young residents of A' c Jenry co nty on Tuesday evening, Aug. 16, in his hall. There will be some novel dances introduced and one dance will be given only for the old settlers. 35c, 35c, not 25c,., not 85c, the price of Rocky Mountain Tea the world over. None genuine, unless made by the Madison Medicine Co. Ask your druggist. Old Settler'* Dinner. About Aug. 16 a meeting of the Old Settlers of McHenry county is to te held in this village. We are unable to give particulars as to the date but hope to be able to let our readers know all about it in next week!s issue. AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING NON-RESI­ DENTS FROM DOING PLUMBING OR GAS FIT­ TING IN THE VILLAGE OF M'HENRY WITH­ OUT FIRST OBTAINING A LICENSE. ORDINANCE NO. 22. Be it ordained by the President and Hoard of Trustees of the Village of McHenry. 111. ARTICLE 1.--That any licensed plumbers desiring to do plumbing or gas pipe, steam pipe or pipe fitting in the village of McHenry, except licensed residents; must first obtain a license therefor, by paying into the village treasury the sum of Ten ($10) I>ollars, and presenting his receipt therefor, together with his license certificate, to the Village Clerk, who will issue said license. ARTICLE 2.--Any person attempting to do plumbing or pipe fitting In the Village of Mc­ Henry without first obt aining a license, shall upon conviction, pay a fineof Ten ($10) dollars. ARTICLE 3.--That this ordinance shall take effect ten days after its passage. ' Approved July 2nd A. D. 1900. SIMON STOFFEL, President. Passed July 2nd A. I). 1900. Published .Tuly 19 A. i). 1900. 3-3t JOHN STOFFEL, Clerk. All who suffer from piles will be glatl to learn that DeWitt'B Witch Hazel Salve will give them instant and per­ manent relief. It will cure eczema and all skin diseases. Beware of counter­ feits. Julia A. Story , Want Column. XpOIi SALE--Farm of 140 acres more or less, r> miles northeast of McHenry at Pistakee Lake (Myers' Bay) over half a mile water front, also house and one and one half acres in Johnsburgh. For information apply to W U I ]U WOE 49-am ' '212 Franklin St., Elgin, 111. XpOlt KENT--The elegant large residence x formerly occupied by Geo. \V. Besley.Ap- ply to Geo. 11. Hanly for terms, etc. 50-tf. T^OH SALE CHEAP-A large Dlebold safe. x Best in McHenry county. Original cost fKOO.OO. Address P. Barnes, Woodstock, 111. LOST-Friday July tf, a bay mare weighing about lino pounds, having two scars, « ne 011 the right foot near the fetlock and one >>u the left foot at the top of the hoof on the left side. Finder please return to Richard Pell- man, two miles east of Richmond. * LC8T--Last Tuesday, 011 .»iain sin-ei, »> McHenry. pocket book, containing about fs.00 in money and two receipts. Finder please lea ve same at this office or with Mrs. K. Lawrence. QTKA YE1 >--To my place, a lost calf. 0\ 0 can have same by proving property paying expenses. JOSEPH STILLING. Owner ard Mi JACKMAN AND BENNETT. ATTORNEYS. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. Estate of Michael Cleary, deceased. The undersigned having l*een appointed Executors'of the last Will and Testament of Michael Cleary, deceased, late of the County of McHenry and State of Illinois, hereby give notice that Miey will appear before the County Sourt, of McHenry County, at tljjt> Court 'ouse in Woodstock, at the September Twin, on the first Monday In September next, at which time all persons having claims against said estate are'notified and requested to at­ tend for the purpose of having the same ad­ justed. All persons indebted to said estatd are requested to make immediate paymqui&tot the undersigned. - Dated this 18th day of July, A. D. JAMBS CUUBT, I PAT&ICK CLBABY I *:•