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n All kind* of Tin Roofing and Gutter Work. Telephone No. alj. § 1 * OSMUN BROS. I 3ucc«Mors to £g '> GEO. 8OMMER8, Jr. K Shelf and Heavy Hardware I Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage p ^ Oil and Gasoline Stoves. | DRY GOODS, LADIES' AND GENTS' AND SHOES. rictlenry, - FURNISHINGS - Illinois, s McHENRY COUNTY ABSTRACT •• COMPANY. OFFICE with McHenry County State Bank Woodstock, 111. Abstracts of title and con­ veyancing. Money to loan on real estate in 8unis of 3500 to £10,000, time and payment to salt oorrower. DON'T BE FOOLE01 Take the genuine, original ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA Made only by Madison Mcdl* cine Co., Madison, WU, it keeps you well. Our trade mark cut on each package. Price, 35 cents. Never sold In bulk. Accept no substl- t-- tote. Ask your draalit 1902 Crop with Wholesale and retail dealer In I an In the Market Por Beef Veal riutton Hog* ami Poultry Olre • a call and Smoked Meats, Sdusnge McHenry - Illinois AMERICA'S Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican. News from all of the world--Well written, original stories--Answers to queries--Articles on Health, the nonie. New Books, and on Work About the Farm and (iarden. The Weekly Inter (kern Is a member of the Associated Press the only Western Newspaper re­ ceiving the entire telegraphic news service of the New York Sun and syecial cable of the New York World--daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout : the country. Y E A R ONE P O L L A R Subscribe lor The Plaindealer and T he Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both papers for 91.70- About eighteen months ago Mr. W. S. Manning, of Albany, N. Y., widely known in trade circles as the representa­ tive of the Albany Chemical Co., was suffering from a protracted attack of diarrhoea. ' 'I tried Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy," he eays, "and obtained immediate relief. I cheerfully recommend this medicine to those similarly affectcd. Sold by all druggists. 50 Cents d Bushel, (ash tvery Load Pickles Be sure and contract your pickles with Stafford & Gold­ smith Co., as they were the first parties that paid 50c a bushel. Contract at once as we will take only a limited number of acres. Make your contracts with, and get your seeds from John Buss, or at the following places: lenry. 111.. Simon Stof- fel. West McHenry. III., M. J. Walsh, West McHenry, 111., John F. Lay, Johnsburgh, III., W. C. Evanson, West McHenry, 111., John J. Miller. West McHenry, III.. J. E. Cristy, Ring wood, 111.. C. M. Adams, Johnsburgh, 111. BROTHERS Fancy Grocers THIS WEEK! Best Cane Granulated Sugar, per hun­ dred pounds. $4.98 STAFFORD & GOLDSMITH CO. West McHenry, 111. CHARLES 0. FREIT Mason Fruit Jars, best quart jars com plete, each. per dozen., 5C 50c CANNED FRUIT! Ex. fancy California Peaches in 31t> Cans, 2 cans for -« 25c worth 30 cents per can. Apricots, fancy California, 2 cans for 25c Best Portland Cement Delivered at McHenry at $2.50 per barrel. WM. BELL. Factory and residence. No. 909 Hill Avenue Office, room 2. McBrldo block. Douglas Ave ELGIN, ILLINOIS Agent for the Celebrated International Stock Pood Preventative of Hog Cholera Jos. H. Huemann Johnsburgh, Illinois. sells Corn Shellers and Tread Powers, Duplex Grinding Mills, Rock Island Plows, Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, Wind Mills, Well Supplies, Harness Oil, Paint Oil and Machine Oil a Specialty. Geieril BiKksiDitUoi Pikes dwiys ReuMrile p HILIP JAEGER General Commission merchant L Stall 1 & 3, Fulton St. Wholesale Market Tllfoeis Special attention given to the sale of Dressed Beef, riutton Hogs, Veal, Poultry Hides, Etc. Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on the street Tags and price lists furnished on application COLD STORAOB FREE i J NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS | Kiismvooi) Chain. Prickett and family are visiting with J. C. Ladd this week. Born--to Dr. and Mrs. Hepburn, on Friday, July 11, a daughter. Chas. Bacon, J. H. Watson and F. W. Cole spent lajt Thursday in Chicng5"* Geo. Spaulding, who is home visiting his father, is confined to the house with the mumps. W. D. Stevens has purchased the old feed store of J. E. Cristy and intends to use it for machinery. L. Mead, who arrived last Thursday from Johnston, Vt., has been employed by J. E. Cristy. He will reside over the store. Mrs. Emma Gr^molby and daughter of Colorado have been renewing ac­ quaintances about Ringwood for the past few days. The Willing Workers will meet with Mrs. L. Simson next Thursday. July 23. Tea will be served and all are cordially invited to attend. Miss Mary E. Hopper, the district president of the W. C. T. U., will ad­ dress the ladies at the home of Mrs. J. C. Ladd Saturday afternoon, July 19. Ice cream will be served. Don't Fail to Try This. . Whenever an honest trial is given to Electric Bitters for any trouble it is re- con; mended for a permanent cure will surely be effected. K'never fails to tone the stomach, regulate the kidneys and bowels, stimulate tie liver, invigorate the nerves and pnray the blood. It's a wonderful tonic for rma-down systems. Electric Bitters positively cures Kidney and Liver Troubles, Stomach Disorders, Nervousness, Sleeplessness, Rheumatism, Neuralgia nnd eapels Malaria. Satis­ faction guaranteeakby Julia A. Story. Only 60 cents. BABBEVILLG. Paul Reiger called at R- Fleming's Sunday. • A. Peterson of Nunda was a Sunday caller here. Ray Kimberly of Volo was a caller here Wednesday, Fred Bloom of Chicago called on friends here Sunday. Miss Nellie Gtfewold spent Sunday with Miss Ednfl Hunter. James Fitzsimmons of McHenry was a recent caller in this viciuisy. Bruce Starritt and Miss Clara Thomp son spent Sunday at Pistakee Bay. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Van Natta, Jr., and son called on relatives here recently. J. P. Shugra, wife and daughter of Nunda called on friends here recently. Mrs. W. S. Jayne and children spent a few days last week at Win. Van Natta's. Clark Jacobs of Nunda and Fred Davol of Holcombyille spent Sunday at Tbos. Thompson's. Mr. and Mrs. John Krous« and daugh­ ter, Ella, spent Sunday at Cbas. Schro­ der's near Nunda. Misses Mayme Knox and Margaret Aylward called on Miss Clara Thompson Thursday afternoon. Miss Edna Colby and sister, Mrs. Leon Lockwood of Chicago called at Thos. Thompson's Saturday afternoon. Slight injuries often disable a man and cause several days' loss of time and when blood poison develops, sometimes result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an antisep tic liniment. When applied to cuts, bruises and burns it canses tbem to heal quickly and without maturation, and prevents any danger of blood poison. For sale by all druggists. WOODSTOCK.. Chas. A. Stone was in Chicago on business last Thursday. Peter Mortensen was in Chicago on business last Saturday. John Weltzien of Huntley was in this city on business last Saturday. Jndge O. H. Gillmore was looking after legal matters in Chicago on Thurs­ day. Mrs. H. L. Eddy and children were the guests of friends at Marengo last Sunday. Born, on Thursday, July 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartlett in Greenwood, a daughter. W. T. Charier was looking after busi­ ness matters in Chicago last week Thursday. George F. Rush ton and Miss Jean Burger were visitors at Lake Geneva last Saturday. Company G leaves on Friday evening of this week for Springfield for the an­ nual encampment. Fred Smith returned on Saturday from a week's visit with relatives and friends in Chicago. Mrs. Phillip Fisher of Chicago was the guest of her husband in this city the first of the week. The threshing season was opened on Monday when some parties near Crystal Lal££ began threshing rye. Mr. and Mrs. Fred McConnell and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McConnell were Chicago visitors on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Churchill spent the latter part of last week with rela­ tives and friends at Algonquin. The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foote died at the home of its parents on Washington street on Sun­ day evening after a brief illness. A large crowd of Woodstock people accompanied the "Olivers' to Chicago on Sunday to witness the ball game be­ tween the home team and the "Cuban Giants." Win. G. Conklin has sold his property, the Halsey Barnes blacksmith shop and the barn adjoining, near the foundry building, to L. H. Barrows, the consid­ eration being J|l,800. M. D. Hoy & Son are patting in a cement walk in front of their block, north side square. John Cunningham is doing the woodwork and John Con- sell is building the walk. VOI.O. William Huson spent Thursday in the citf. Miss Celia Rosing spent Monday in Chicago. Charles Feet of Ringwood was a Volo caller Sunday. Mrs. La Iirant of Iowa is visiting her sister, Mrs. Alary Parker. Miss Helen Baymoad is spending this week with relatives in Elgin. Mrs. Laura Husjn returned from her visit with her sister last week. ' Born--to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walton, Monday. July 14, a daughter. Francos Dowc of Wauconda is the guest of her aunt, Katie Frost. Rememl>er the lawn social at George Huson *8 Tuesday evening July 22. The Ladies" Aid society will meet at Raught's Thursday afternoon, July 24. William Hironimus and William Moore are the possessors of now car­ riages. Mr. and Mrs. Sutkin and lady friend of Dundee spent Friday at A. J. Ray­ mond's. Miss Natalie Stoxen of Wauconda is sponding this week with her aunt, Mrs. Raymond. C. G. Huson, son Lee and Peter Stadt- field attended the circus a' Waukegan Saturday. M rs. ITanah Kines of Waukegan is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Albert Raught. Theodore and Will Decker of Ivanhoe called on their sister, Mrs. Charles Par­ ker. Thursday. Mts. Richard Compton spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Ben Coss- man of Rollins. Misses Dora and Lena Stoffel of Mc­ Henry were the guests of Miss Rose Huson Friday night. Miss Florence Granger of McHenry was the guest of Miss Helen Raymond several days the past week. Mrs. Martha Simes returned to her home in Elgin Thursday after a few days' visit with her sister. Mrs. James Kirwan. Misses Mabel and Laura Ford re­ turned to their home in Chicago Sunday after a week's vacation with relatives and friends in this vicinity. Miss Anna Rosing celebrated her seventh birthday Friday by entertain­ ing a few of her friends. Those present were: Millie, Annie and Martha Ross- deutscher, Katie Frost, Clara Rosing and Francos Miller. Saves a Woman's Life. To have given up would have meant death to Mrs. Lois Cragg, of Dorchester, Mass. For years she had endured un­ load misery from a suvcre lv? ^ troub'e and ,obstinate cough. "Often," she write.".. "I conld scarcely breathe and sometimes could not speak. All doctoi s and remedies failed t il'. 1 took Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and was completely cured." Sufferers from Coughs, Odds, Throat and Lung Trou­ ble need this uraud remedy, for it never dinppoiuts. Cure is guaranteed by Jnl- ia A. btory. Price 60cand $1.00. Trial bottles free. ALGONQUIN William Swim's little boy is on the gain. John Mutchowof Harvard was calling on friends Snnday. J. W. Chewning was in Chicago Sat­ urday on business. W. Cuchannon of Chicago called on J. W. Chewning Tuesday. Mrs. Jonn Jurs of Dundee was work­ ing for H. Anderson Sunday. Henry McGfaw is captain of James Duff's steam boat this summer. John Rattery and Clark Robbfl were home from Teria Cotta Sunday. Walter Carter and Walter Helm were houi«; from Green Bay, Wis., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell of Nunda spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chew­ ning. Next Sunday the White Feathered Indian Club of Chicago will picnic at Doig's grove. Mrs. M. D. Covert and children were visiting with Bert Covert and wife at Elgin Tuesday. Frank L. Thomas formerly of Elgin is organizing an order of Knights and Ladies of Honor. Quite a number from here attended the band concert at Lord's park, Elgin, Tuesday evening. George Sears of Elgin and Miss Cora Sears of Chicago visited with Mr and Mrs. Chas. Covert Sunday. C. D. Chewning, formerly of New Berlin, N. Y., made a short visit Friday with hislarother, J. W. Chewning. Borden's Condensed Milk Co.. is put­ ting in a large four foot fan in the seal­ ing room to draw out the hot and im­ pure air. Mrs. Alvin Crawford returned home Saturday evening from Massachusetts, where she has been visiting her parents and friends for about a month. There was a free for all fight for a time Sunday evening between some of the Bohemian picnicers aad the town officers. Two were locked up ani fined $6.50 each Monday morning. Fred Bolinski and Chas. Ritnoskly of Chicago took in the Bohemian picnic Sunday and incidentally capsized a row boat in the middle of Fox river opposite the picnic grounds Booth men were poor swimmers and went down twice before they were rescued. We Will Send the Value of One Dollar and Ten Cents <1.10j in booklet by mail for ten cents (cash or stamps){ containing twenty- seven pen and ink photo-reduced sketches of Washington life. Queen Victoria knighted Sir John Tenniel for similar artistic work in London. (Your editor has sample of this.) / \ NUTSHELL PUBLISHING CO., \ 1039 Third Ave.. New York. ime FLY NETS •fl Don't wait until the horses lose flesh before giving them the TOO tection of F"L.Y NETS t t t t fi Their cost is not high. We are selling them at prices ranging from 75 cents to $3.oil; full heavy cotton teaui nets, $2.50 per pair- heavy twisted cord nets, $3.00 per pair; russet nets, $1.15 each; black lea;her uete $1.each. These are of excellent qualitv and will wear well. McHenry and West McHenry. 6us. Carlson. C. F. Bali Company. FOR $1.29. f- We put on sale 60 dark blue, pin stripe, all wool summer weight walking skirts, worth to $3.00. FOR $4.03 & $5.69. Special lot cf iadits'all \voo'. silk lined and trimmed tailor made suits in biu», black, tan and red. ' Thes^ arc all new suits. Compare frith $8 and #12 suits. oTc A NT) 49c. All sizes of Boy's smntaT wash suits, regular 60c to fl.itf) suits Stock is limited. 25c AND 49c. Ladies' fancy summer dressing sacks. Great variety at loss than A price. 19 OK NTS. Great variety .of ladies' sailor and walking hats in new summer styles worth 50c to 75c. Compare us to Btyie and quality with any. $3.95 AND $5.00. Men's strictly all wool, new stylish summer suits, regular $8 to $10 suits. Compare with any sold. The way we bought enables us to sell at these prices. C. F. H \LL Co., Dundee. Need More Help. Often the over-taxed organs of diges­ tion cry out for help by Dyspepsia s pains, Nausja, Dizziness, Headaches, liver complaints, bowel disorders. Such troubles call for prompt use of Dr. King's new Lit« Pilla. They aregentle, thorough and guaranteed to cure. 25c at Julia A. torj^s drug store. Very Low Raies to San i'rancUco and Lus Angeles. Tho North-Westc u Liue will sell Ex­ cursion tickets July '.iD und August 2 to 10, inclusive, with tiual return by ex­ tension until September SO, ll>02, on ac­ count of K. P. meeting Variable routes, Pullman Drawing Room and Tourist Sleeping cara, beautiful scenery. Apply to agents CuUago& i>otiii-West- era R'y. 2-4t Cimltin Iiil'rtiiltuii. This has long been regarded as one of t.l:.» iii( fit dangerors and fatal dit-efiv>s«to w'.iich infants "era subject. It can be cc.rod however when properly treated. A I thai id necessary is tJgivaLiuanber- l.i n's Colic, t.hi.lara an ! Diarrhoea H medy and castor oil, as directed with en ?li bottle, and a cure is certain. For Sale by all dauggists. iiuniu Ii'xrurwlon* to the North­ west, M <<»t itnd Suulli w«it. Via the North-Wes'ern Line. KOMO Seekers' Excxjrtion Tickets at greatly reduced rates will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month"1 June to Ot-toh^jt. inclusive, 1902, to the territory indicated abovo. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Free Re­ clining Chair Cars, and "The Best of Everything." For fnll particulars npp'y to ngen's Chicago & North-Western R'y. SPv.L CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought of Bears the Signature Kirurtlon Rafteii to I. O. O. F. TMcnlc Itocltl'uvd, 111., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold at reduced rates July 10 and 17, limited to return until July 18, inclusive. Apply to agtnts Chicago & North-Western R'y. 2 2t There is a great amount of farm and garden news in The Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean, besides all the telegraph and cable news of the world at lar^e. $1.75 pays for both The Inter Ocean and this paper for one year. Special deal ? Well, we should say so. Very Low Kirurnlon Rates to Denver, Colo., Via the North Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold June 22, 23, 24 and 25, with final return limit until Oct. 31, inclusive, account International S. S. Convention. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Jul 21 O A S T O H I A . Wnaf fhn vt Tho Kind Yuu Havu Always Bought Very Low Itulvs to Salt Lake City, I'tah, Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold Augttst 7 to 10, inclusive, with final return limit until September 30, inclusive, on account of B. P. O. Elks Meeting. Scenic Route, Pullman Drawing Room and Tourist Sleeping cara. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 3-3t Leave orders for Petetch'a. ice cream a^ DOCTORS say "Consumption can be eurod." Nature alone won't do it. It needs help. Doctors say "Scott's Emulsion is the best help." But you must continue It* use even in hot weather. If you have not triM it, send for free sample. SCOTT & BOWNK, Chemists. 409-415 Pearl Street, New York. 50c. and $1.00; all druggist. l olsoulni; the Sysitoui. It is through ;hy buweis that ihr body is cU-anstd'oi' impurities. Consup.i,iiou keep 1 thi'*-."1 po;sins in the system, cim^ iug headache, dulness and melanchuii;. at lirst, then unsightly eruptions and finally serious iiiiiess unless a remedy u applied. l)e\'» Jtt's Litue Karlv Riser.-, prevent this trouble by stimulating the liver and promote easy, healthy action of the bowel.'. These little pills never act Muicnay but by strengthening tlie Dowels cnai'e. ihein to perform their own work. -Never . gripe or -•&. •lulia A. Story, McHenry ;G. W. lies ley. West Mciioury. CHURCHES. UNIVERSALIS!?. P. W. Miixer PASTOR T. J.VVaiili Presklunt H. C. Ai«ud Clerk i)r. H. T. tit-own XiOiwaKM .Supt. of t-uiMtaj -Stcl.ool.. Mrs. Emma l'hllllps Assistant W. A. Oristy WIM.INC, w o n K E n s . Mrs. JntiM l'frvy PresM.^nt ,4rs. K. O. lloss boi rtTi' y .Mrs. W. A. Cristy Treasurer T. P. C. C Miss Julia A. Story President Miss Beruleee IVny Secretary J U N I O R Y P. c. u. .Mrs. Anna 'fyrd Superintend; nt Mrs. K. i> i'eriil-.i-, Assist;'!,l ami 0'rK>..ii»t Miss Irnqf Mo.>:utj^r. t'rvt .dent •lay HoolM'.. VIlo 1'iisiduut l-'antite OrunRor !ieasurer Florence Granger beeretary Servjers: Staieo Sermon 10.-iO a ni ^uiidnv ti'iiool. li.inam V. P. 0. I! ..7.00pm Junior V. P.-C. U. 4.00 METHODIST KP1SOOPAL,. Uev. K \V. Lauc'K Pastor Preaching, Sunday 11:00 a. ni. and S:o0 p. in. tunuay school, l0:tMa,m. Prof. K. (• uher >a|nM-iuu>ndont Player .'tioeilug, WediieMitvy, i ;\ M. Ladles' Aid hooloty '•nvt each ;^ternate ;vee.K. Mrs. O. C. t.oil>y, i'rosiiii.ui, iiis. E. Wheeler, Secret:»ry. EfA Oordla' Invit-.tlon Is extended tr all. 8T. MARY'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) Punday services: Low Mass at ^:00 a. m.; ll'igh Muss and sermon at. 10:00 a. ru.; Sunday School at 2:<i0 p. in.; Vu.^bf vices and Hen- edietion at 2:'d0 p. m. REV. M. W. BABTH, Pastor. ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC. He>j5u!ar Sunday Services at 8 a. m. and 10 a., \ e>pers at 3 p. m., Sunday School at 1L:30 a. ui. KF.V. KATIIER O'NEII-, Pastor. ST. JOHN'S CATHOLIC (GERMAN.) St. John's Catholle Church, .lohnsbnre h<j,veservice*. 00 t-uuday as iollo\.s: High 'ilasc at 10 o'clock a. in. und Vespers at 3 o'clock p. m. Rsv. FATHBB MEHHING. Pastor CE.METERV HOARD. Phe offleprs of tho l>o;ird of trustees are as follows: President, 8. 8. ClmpelI; Treasurer. O. N. Owen; Secretary. Kobt. .Shcrtiurne. Addresrfall communications to the secretary. WfilSKY & MELLOW & DELICATE I r sal v. by adinsr Dealers 1EATSI Fresh Salt and Smoked. Vegetables and Fruit in Season Having purchased tho West Side Market of F. Wat­ tles, it is my intention to give all customers the best service possible. I pay spot cash for hides, poultry and stock of all kinds, thms paying the low­ est prices, and will sell on thesame basis. A. C. HATTHEWS, McHenry. West McHenry. The Kind Yon Have Always Bought, and which has been lu use for over 30 years, lias boruo the signature of and has been inado under his per­ sonal supervision since its infancy* Allow no one to deceive you in thlf* All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-«s-good" are bnfe Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of ^ Infants and Children--Experience against Experiment* What is CASTORIA Gastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil* Pare­ goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotl0 substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worm® ' and allays Fcverishness. It cures Diarrhoea, and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation ami Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates tho Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of The Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THE «WM«, TV wwui aracrT. m«W *O»K cm. Do You Paint? If you do, bear in mind that we carry Che beet breed oieeedy- mixed paints in the county. All color* and shades iwflf for the brash. The beauty of these paints is that anyone the! knows enough to ply the brush can uae tham. We oarry e full line of 1 Oils, Varnishes, Etc. which are'soldjat t he^lowestfpossible|prio®a. If you want a Spring Tonicjcall on ust J J. S. BROWN & SON. * * t * $ Ringwood, 111. j*-