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wmemmfmsm ' v* '-•> .'ir,( 'r"" -̂ 'tJi: mmm NfiMUli w , •- r. j :W-fr-Z i- p Stoves* Hardware* Shoes, | Dry Qoods and Notions! We invite inspection of our lines in these Goods, our prices will please you and so will the Qoods, Osmun Bros., McHenry. •rv.-. It is also » fact that a bottle of good Cough and Coll: Remedy will prevent sickness and even death. Dbn't 1st that Gold ran nntil it is necessary to call in a Doctor. Wo- have the best known guaranteed patent remedies in the market. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine! f s m m * m * * * • m m m s m m m m • | RSngwood, XU^y i J. 5. BROWN & SON. J *m^VSE. PECAN OIL • •• • f'"" <flr 1 •' I*?' :*..k for Chapped Hands, Wire Cute, Braises. Etc. It is sooth­ ing arid heals sorely and quickly. Tfy- it^aj|&you wtil never again be without it. > N E I G H B O R I N G N E W S Chronicled by our Able Corps of Correspondents Fancy Grocers. SPECIAL DEAL IN (dflned fruit Vegetables M fish : for 1 week we offer 90 cans {sit standard good) assorted as follow? for "• y*"l£ & .oo jf-". Sp^ >> f^-'T M f c K " - ' •MC .10c gleans best Con$, »..*•: leans E J PeasA. ..j% B eans 31b best Tbmatoas.... 10c oaus 3I> Greengages........106 . Scans 31b Egg Plinxs 10c Scans 31b Baldwin Apples. 10c Scans 3B> California PeacbesJOc Scans Boston Baked Beans..10c S cans Oil Sardines 10c StiwaOolBiBbla |ln Salm'n..l0c .?S .*. Si.oo J O E -•.it -SO Tins Eagle Brand Mustard Sardines, all new Fish, per can 5C- MPcana t» Bartlett Pears, 76c ggldoaen, 4 for......... 25C, 1 Benries, 2B> cans.. Rice Y Ex. fancy Japan Rice, 3ft pack­ ages 25c Genuine Honduras Bice, per pound 12MC Very finest Rice on Market. Cheese Fancy N. Y. State full Oream Cheese, best to be bad, per lb.lOc Booth fresh Oysters day, 40c pec 4«art. This Bank receives deposits, bays and sella Foreign and Do­ mestic Exchange, and does a tfltfltAL BANKING BUSINESS. Of We endeavor to do all busi­ ness entrusted to our care in a manner and upon t^rms entire­ ly satisfactory to our custom­ ers and respectfully solicit the public patronage. Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class se­ curity. Spec­ ial attention given to collections.". INSURANCE First Class Companies, at the I<B» Sst rates. Yours Respectfully PERRY & OWEN, WHary Public. Bankers *; McHENRY COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY. OFFICE wtth McHenry County State Wank Woodstock, III. Abstracts of title and con-j. veyaneinK- Money to loan on real estate In, rains of 0600 to 110,000, time and. payment tt»i sattuostoep* .. JOHN8BUS6H. Mrs. Nicholaus Hay is said to he quite ill. C. M. Adams transacted business in the city Wednesday. Miss Maggie M. Adams was a Chicago passenger Thursday. Michael Thiel was- a passenger for Woodstock Saturday. Willie Bretz called on his toother, Peter, at Volo Sunday. Miss Lena K. May of Spring Grove was seen here Thursday. Mrs. Frank J. Freund has been ser­ iously ill for some time. Joe Nett and Math Palmes made trip to Woodstock Wednesday. Miss Maggie King entertained a few of her girl friends Sunday night. Miss Helen Smith visited her sister, Katie, at McHenry the past week. John Miller of Stacyville, Iowa, is the gnest of John Justen and family. Mrs. Joe Diedrich oftMcHenry visited her sister, Mrs. C. M. Adams, Monday. Michael Deganof Kenosh, Wis., called on several of his friends here Saturday. John Pitzen and family of Volo were the guests of Michael Schaefer Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Schmittof Spring Qrove visited Mr. .tnd Mrs. Anton Meyer Thursday. Miss Mary Michaels came out from Chicago recently &nd visited her mother and friends. Stephen Klein had the misfortune to get his arm into a wood saw machine on Monday noon. "Miss Tonietta Schumacher visited friends and relatives at Chicago several days the past week. Mesdames Joseph Michels, Maggie Freund and John S. Freund visited Mrs Jacob Freund on Monday. Miss Barbara Pitzen returned to Chi­ cago last week after spending a week at the Bay with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hueman and Mre. Anna Adams visited Mrs. John Hue- manu at McHenry last Friday. Mesdames Emma and Katie Barbian of McHenry visited their brother's wife, Mrs. Frank J. Freund, Sunday. Joe Freund and family of McHenry were visiting at the home of bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias S. Freund, Sun­ day. Mrs. Bretsweat td Chicago on .Satur­ day where she will remain for a short visit with fier daughter, Mrs. Math Bauer. Several ladies yistted Mrs. Hubert Michels Monday. Those present were Mesdames John P. Lay, Jacob Rother- mel and John King. A lively bunch of boys and girls from here tumbled into a bob sleigh Wednes­ day night of last week aad attended the dance at Joe Heimer's. The Forresters dance was well at­ tended Tuesday evening, all reporting to have had a pleasant time. Joe and John Nett furnished the musio, New Century Comfort. Millions are daily finding a world of comfort in Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It kill pains from bums, scalds, cuts, bruis­ es; conquers ulcers, and fever sores; cures eruptions, salt rheum, boils and felons; removes oorns and warts. Best pile enre on earth. Only 35c at Julia A. Story's drug store. Objection 8utnin«i. Judge--The witness told all that hap­ pened on the second floor. Now, why do you object to his telling,what hap­ pened on the third floor? ^ * Counsel--Because, if it please your honor, that is another story. -- New York Times. HEATS I SPRING GROVE. * Lou Nulk was a Burlington visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. James and Miss Ina were Richmond callers recently. Jesse B. Richardson transacted busi­ ness at McHenry last week. Mr. and Mrs. J as. Neish visited with Richmond relatives recently. Mr. and Mrs. Court Hastings visited with Richmond friends Tuesday. Mrs. Wm. Johonnott visited with rel­ atives at Solon one day last week. Nick Weberand Anton Schaffer transacted business in the city Tueeday. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Howard last Friday morning, a ten-pound baby ffirl. Misses Qertie Harris and Tressie Buff were Richmond risitars the first Of the week. Jas. Oxtoby had the misfortune to loose one of his large blaok horses last week. John B. Cole is home from the Dako- tas and will spend some time in this vi­ cinity. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shales of Green­ wood visited relatives in this vicinity recently. Mrs. Hobart Ranen is visiting with her son, Jake, and family at Kenosha this week. Mrs. Kate Shotliff and R. A. Oxtoby transacted business at the county seat last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Bell from near Ringwood called on friends here Friday afternoon. Warren Pierce will go to Richmond soon to assist H. J. Wilson in his black­ smith shop. Mr. and -Mrs. Harvey J. Wilson of Richmond called on relatives here Tues­ day afternoon. Mesdames James and Richard Oxtoby visited friends and relatives at Solon Monday afternoon Several of our young people attended a dance at Jackson Bros.' last week and report an excellent time. Mesdames Robt. Turner and Frank Coates of Solon traded with our mer­ chants Saturday afternoon. Ed Turner has been quits sick with pleurisy since our last writing but is now reported as being on the gain. Mrs. Cora B. Johnson and little son, Harold, of Harvard spent the first of the week here with her parents. Mrs. Chas. Andrews and daughter, Marion, have returned froln their visit with relatives in Iowa and Nebraska. Mrs. Sarah Wilson, who spent the past four weeks at Richmond helping care for her son, Harvey, returned to her home the first of the weel^ The Creamery Association have had their ice house filled with an excellent quality of ice hauled from Heaneys Lake. Now the teamsters are filling the smaller ice houses around town from the same lake RINGWOOD. An item box has been placed in the Ring- wood postoffice for the convenience of persons wishing to contribute to the Ringwood corre­ spondence column in tne Pliiindeuler. If you know of any news that shouid be published justdrop aiiiofce in tiieboxand the correspond - dent will collect tbe same Tuesday evening of each week. Fresh Salt and Smoked. Vegetables and Fruit in Season Having purchased ' the 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* thus paying the low-, ,.« eat prices, and T , will Bell OH •• the same ' 1 basis. A- C. flATTHEWS,- / . . Wsst MeHflnry Pains In the Stomach. Like toothache, this is not a danger­ ous, but a decidedly unpleasant ailment. Persons who are subject to attacks of it will be pleased to know that prompt re­ lief may be had by taking a dose or two of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, This remedy is equally valuable for children and when reduoed with water and sweetened ir pleasant to take. For sale by all drug gists. ' KMKRALD PARK. Mrs. R. J. Sutton visited relatives in McHenry Saturday. Jno. Schaefer of McHenry is a frequent caller in this vicinity of late. Miss Kathryn Walsh is spending this week with friends at Barreville. Miss Alice Smith visited Miss Edna Colby of Barreville over Sunday. S. Walmsley of Griswold Lake called on friends in this vicinity Sunday. Miss Mary Kenuealy ot Elgin spent Sunday with relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Jno. Walsh of McHenry visited Miss* Margaret Aylward Tuesday after­ noon. Mrs. C. Colby and daughter, Edna, of Barreville, spent Friday afternoon at Jno. Smith 'a Misses Mary and Alice Knox of Mc­ Henry visited at R. J. Sutton's Satur­ day afternoon. x A number from this place attended the social at Geo. Frisby's, McHenry, Tuesday eye»ing. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Smith and Jos. Smith and family from north of Mc­ Henry visited with Jno. Smith and family here Saturday. Mr and Mrs. J. B. Frisby visited their daughter at Fox Lake last Thursday, their little grandson returning with them after a month's visit here. The peculiar cough which Indicates croup, is usually well known to the mothers of croupy children. No time should be lost in the treatment of it, and for this purpose no medicine has re­ ceived more universal approval than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Do not waste valuable time in experimenting with untried remedies, no matter how highly they may be recommended, but give this medicine as direc ted and all symptQms of croup will soon disappear. For sale by all druggists. Brutea Can Speak. "Do brutes have a language?" asked the president of the Millville Literary circle at a recent meeting. "Do they?" replied the secretary. "You ought to hear my husband when he loses his collar button." A Dninty Lascfe, That word "dainty" never being used to describe the lunch spread for men, I we have decided that tt means there is not enough to eat.--Atchison Globe. S T O R I A i t The Kind Yoy HawAhnyg Btf|M Blgnatnis Mrs. W. A. Dodge droye to McHenry Monday. J. C. Ladd shipped two car loads of hogs Monday. Ed. Bell transacted business at Mc­ Henry Monday afternoon., Miss Agnes Carey was a McHenry visitor Tuesday morning. J. S. Stilling of Pistakee Bay spent Sunday with Ben Tonyan. The Court of Honor installed officers in the M. W. A. hall Tuesday evening. School closed Tuesday while Mrs. L. A. Waterman's funeral was being held. Mrs. Knight of Woodstock visited her bister, Mrs. J. W. Criaty, the first ot the week. Mrs. Chas. Stephenson is making her sister, who resides in Woodstock, a visit this week. Delbert Baoon, who was severely in­ jured last week, ia improving aa rapidly as possible. Miss Adams of McHenry recently vis­ ited at tbe home of A. L. Lawrence for a few days. Mrs. L R. Paet returned Friday morning frou^ Richmond where she had been visiting. Mike Huff, who is farming the W. A. Dodge place this year, shipped one car load of hogs to Chicago for Tuesday's market Chas. Olson lost his purse in the church one evening last week and had it returned through tbe integrity of Ed. Carr, the finder. Miss Ethel Owen of McHenry was en­ tertained at the home of Miss Birdie Small Thursday evening. While here she attended the last of the meetings at the M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Bacon of Geneva came to town on the afternoon train to visit relatives. Mr. Baoon is engaged in the creamery business and is meeting with good success. Geo. Adams accompanied by his lady friend enjoyed a fast ride while on their way to a party Friday night. The horse became freightened and showed his good goin<? qualities. Sixty-four were converted at the ineet- ings held in the M. E. church. The Sal­ vation army conducted the services and succeeded admirably in their undertak­ ing. They were here fifteen days, dur­ ing which time they accomplished work of inestimable value to this village and vicinity. C. W. Harrison, one of onr progressive farmers, sold ten of his full blooded Hoi- steins, none of which were a year old, to W. R. Gates of Ft Atkinson, Wis., for which he received the magnificent sum of $80 per head. It certainly pays to raise cattle of this kind. The W. C. T. U. Scientific Temper­ ance meeting held at the home of Mrs. W. A. Dodge Saturday afternoon was well attended. The question of Nar­ cotics was dealt with in an able manner. Several instructive articles were read, including prepared papers by Agnes Dodge. Mildred Waterman, Clara Smith and Zillah Stevens. About forty friends and acquaintances of Chancey Harrison took him by sur­ prise at his home Friday evening. The poor fellow was a happy victim as he never mistrusted until the surprisers burst in upon him. All present reported an evening well spent in enjoyment, so much so, that some failed to arrive home until the small hours of morning. Statement of Ringwood Butter Co. for December 1903: Milk received, 158,505 lbs.; butter made, 25,839 lbs.; money received for butter, $7439.80; received for buttermilk, $58.35; total re­ ceived, $7488.05; average price for but­ ter, 39c; yield, 4.66; oil test, 8.948; cost to manufacture, lc; over run, 18.1; aver­ age price paid for 100 pounds milk, $1,805. Expenses: Fuel $70;salt, $0.60; color, $8.50; oil, $8; teaming, $3.30: help, $95; interest $30, insurance $8; secretary, 15; repair fund, $34.99; total$258.89. Mrs. Levi A. Waterman. Tbe angel of death .visited our little village once more in its travels and has taken from onr midst Mrs. L. A. Water­ man, who had reached the age of eighty- three years, ten months and twelve days. Mrs. Waterman was a well known resident for many years in this vicinity where she had many relatives and a host of friends, all of whom mourn her departure to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler ever re­ turns. Hannah D. Whiting was born in Johnson, Vt, March 6, 1619. At an early age she united with the Baptist church of that place, since which time her life has been of a sincere and emi­ nently devoted character; always retir­ ing in her manner, yet ever ready to re- spqpd to calls of trouble or distress. On November 35,1851, she was united in marriage to Levi A. Waterman, also of Johnson, where they resided nntil 1864, when they removed to Ringwood, 111., where they have since resided, a part of the time on their farm near Ringwood village and the remainder at the residence in the village until her decease, January 18, 1908. Her husband and four children, Wal: ter W., of St. James, Minn.; Howard L. and Anna A. Waterman and Mrs. A. L. Francisco, of Ringwood, survive her. Fonr brothers also surviue her, Free­ man, Amos D., Almon G. and Arthur O. Whiting, all bound to her as she to them by ties of most tender affection. Iadeed none knew her but to love her for her purity ol character, her constant christian life. Her long life has been fse d eonstMit labor aad defctio* to Blanket Sale! s' '• • Prom now until February 1 I will sell all STORM, SQUARE and STABLK BLANKETS, r FUR and PLUSH ROBES FOR 175 CENTS ON THE $1.00 This is a snap and one that you should take advantage Call and see the Goods. \ Gus. Carlson, TlcHenry, Ilii . • * •(', *'fi the dear ones of her family, untiring in her efforts to stamp the impress of a christian mother's love in their hearts, which has been crowned with success. She has left us to join the dear ones gone before--father, mother, sister and brother. Her example she leaves with lis as a guide to their heayenly home. The funeral was held at the house Tuesday morning at ten o'clock in the presence of a sympathetic gathering, the remains being laid to rest in the Ringwood cemetery in the family lot It's pretty hard to define real beauty. Rare and beautiful women everywhere owe their lovliness to Rocky Mountain Tea. 85 cents. G. W. Besley. RIDOKFIKLlJ. Gua Marble was in Beloit Thursday. E. Anners was in Woodstock Fridav. Arthur Skinner was in Nunda Friday. N. J. Garrison was in Woodstock Saturday. Mrs. C. M. Keeler was in Chicago Tuesday. Mrs J. B. Lynch was in Harvard on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Thayer were in Nun- da Thursday. W. Levey of Seneca visited his broth­ er here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. F. Hartman were in Woodstock Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Lynoh and children were in Chicago Monday. Miss Etta Goddard ylaited friends at Woodstock Sunday. Mrs. Shelt and daughter, Hattie, were in Woodstock Satmday. W. Wagner was in Woodstock on business one day last week. J. Westerman and G. Marble were in Chicago on business Friday. Mrs. Hall and daughter, Pearl, visit­ ed her sister in Chicago Friday and Sat­ urday. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Merchant of Woodstock visited their parents here Sunday. Mrs. Cole and daughter, Grace, of Woodstock, visited with Mrs. Goddard Saturday. Misses Mildred Morse and Grace Reed visited high school at Woodstock on Friday last Ray and Madalene Lynch visited their sister, Mrs. Merchant, at Wood- Wednesday. Mre. M. W. Ward and daughter, Nora, returned Thursday from a two weeks' visit with her parents at Neenah, Wis. The Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. L. A. Walkup this week on Friday at 11 o'clock. Mr. Walkup will be at W. & G. 's store to take those who have no conveyance I love thee, O yes I love thee, But it' all that I can ever be, For in my visions in the night My dreams are Rocky Mountain Tea. G. W. Besley. The Wedding Cake. The wedding cake is a development of the three ears of wheat carried by the bride In very olden times as a pre­ sage of plenty of the good things of life. In time the grain thus formerly carried was ground and made into small cakes, which were thrown over the bride's head as she entered her first house. A pile of these flat cakes was laid one upon another, after the man­ ner of shewbread in old Illustrations of Bible times. Thus by a natural evolu­ tion came the present form of one huge, round cake, for whose elaborate ap­ pearance and composition we have the French to thank. Ball's Slaughter Sale. Prices reduced. Jackets, SHrts, Furs, etc. Ladies' good quality, 37 inch Jack­ ets now $2.28. Highest grade silk plush Monte Carlos $5.98. High grade 45 inch Jackets now $4.98. Misses' Fur Trimmed Jackets, sizes 13 to 18, $8.78. High grade Walking Skirts $1.49 and $1.98. Special lot of Flannel­ ette Dressing Sacks now 49 cents Wool Monte Carlo Coats, silk liaed, $4.98. Lot of 300 Taffetta and Moire Silk Waists now $1.98. Sample sale of high class Muslin Underwear, reduced i to i. Men's Wool Trousers, SDecial lot, $1.39 and $1.69. Wool Working Pants 98c. Men's Calf Lace Shoes $1.49 --a new pair given if they do not wear well. Comparison is the true test See our goods and prices. C. F. Hall Co., Dundee, 111. The Flemish Fishwife. She is a monstrous big creature, as unrestrained in her physical growth as she is in her expression of the smallest or the largest emotion that stirs her. Two of her walking side by side fill the narrow street with a broad ex­ panse of hips which leaves no room for anything else to squeeze past her. Her back view Is as imposing and not unlike the mighty Flemish horse in motion In front of one. Her great broad feet are comfortably bestowed In wooden sabots that make a pleasing, leisurely clatter as she moves majestic­ ally along. Her massive chest is crossed by the knitted shawl she al­ ways wears. The strings of her apron have never yet succeeded in reaching clear about her waist. Her face, broad, red, lightly wrinkled, as quick to tight­ en with anger as to broaden with laughter, has never been shaded by a hat nor schooled to conceal a thought that moves her. Her hands are huge, strong, quick. And her tonguel CHARLES G. FREII DRINKING HARD WATER Liable to Result in Gravel or StolS ki tiio Kidneys and BlaMon, . HOW TO AVOID DANGER. Persons who drink hard water are imf liable to have gravel or stones form tn the kidneys or bladder and cause moat excruciating agony. Aa nearly all ordi­ nary drinklug water contains lima la some form and is consequently what la termed "hard," the danger to persons wtth weak kidneys; is readily realized. Keep the kidneys right and they wlB completely strain out all the mineral mat­ ter from the water which passes through them. The best way to do this is te strengthen those organs by the use ef Foley's Kidstkt Cobb. It not only pro- vents the formation of gravel and stones* but will, in most cases, dissolve them when already formed and save the pain and expense of surgical operations. A. H. Thurnes8, manager of Wills Creek Coal Co., of Buffalo, On writes: "I have been afflicted with kidney and blad­ der trouble for years, passing gravel or stones with excruciating pains. Othtr medicines only gave relief. After taking Foley's Kidnky Cxjbk the result was sur> prising. A few doses started the brisk dust like fine stones, etc., and now I have no psin across my kidneys and I feel liks i new man. Foley's Kidney Gcss llSS done me $1000 worth of good." Foley's Kidney Cuaa Is. aa limi--> preparation and if taken early can be rs> lied upon to cure every form of kidney or bladder trouble. It prevents the develop­ ment of fatal diseases and will giversUift la even the most hopeless cases. N. H. PETESCH. "S Wholesale and retail) dealer In DON'T BE FOOLED! © Take the genuine, original ROCKY MOUNTAIN TEA Made only by Madison MetfK cine Co., Madiaoo, WU. K keeps you well. Onr trait mark cut on each package. Price, 35 cents. Never aaM In bulk. Accept Mi tute. Ask your dranUt I an in t Market For Bee* Veal fluttea Hoga and Poultry aivesse a call ill Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Digests what you eat. *Th s preparation contains all of thi tiigestants and digests all kinds food. It gives instant relief and never 4fails to cure. It allows you to eat all the food you want. The most sensitive etomachs can take it. Byitsusemany thousands of dyspeptics have been cured after everything else failed. It unequalled for the stomach. Child* Jren with wealr 8tOK12.CilS thrive OS IV First dose relieves. A diet unnecessary. mm Smoked Meats, Snu^e McHenry - Illinois Prepared only by E. O. DeWitt & Co„ Ohicana Too tl. bottle containaStt times tbeSOc. sfcfc~ Julia A. Story aad G W. Besley Agent for the Celebrated International Stock Food Preventative of Hog Cholera Jos. H. Huemann Johnsburgh, Illinois. f sells Corn Shellers and Treed Powers, Duplex Grinding Mills, Rock Island Plows, Wagons, Carriages, Buggies, Wind Mills, Well Supplies, TTsmosa Gpfc' * Paint Oil and Machine Oil a Specialty. QtttM BlKksmitlJ'4 MtCf ilwiys RttsottiMe iiiim»Mi«nnnniiiiii»miimiimnnimmi( „ .. •f ;;V;V j" T6 the Person toith a Healthy Stomach Ah picture will augfest m enjoyable dia- ear. But. perhaps you have dyspepsia, indi­ cation, or some stomach disorder that will duagc your point of view. If four mm- mk b wrong.everything »• Mil ui loefc A bottle of Dr. Caldwell's (Uaufta; Syrup Pepsin •ffl nuke yoor'stomach tight--you'll enjoy yew amis. If you have chronic constipa- Soa or any form of stomach or bowel IraaMc, Or. Caldwell's Syrap Pep* a •Odtoaxmnicm AXX DKUQOMTS st «»! ; Mb M «t*iiMauHniKCTUnt« Papain Syrup Company p f l l U P J A E G E R 1 General Commission merchant * Stall 1A 5, Fulton 8* j Wholesale Market Chicago, nifnris Special attention given to the sale ef Hogs, Veal, Poultry Hides, Etc. Butter and Eggs This is the oldest house on tfas fttteet Tags and price lists t furnished on application 1^4 ' COLD STORAGE FREE If so you ought to appreciate anything that will help you save it, Is Your The best way to save time is to have a TifflS Chicago Telephona Money Oost hat ex CHICAGO TELEPHONE COMPANY i '•-I • v.. ^ .:J