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l&roj & • life «re very often hard on Rubbers to a good many. It seems late to buy new, but the sharp edges caused by thawing and frees- ing, cut out the Rubbers very fast. To tliose that will have to buy new, we will absolutely guarantee a saving on their Rub­ ber Overs, as we will not carry any over to next season, if price will move them. On March first a great many hired Men start out to work for the season, and need an outfit of Working Clothes. W§ carry the WARRENTED NOT TO RIP ! Juesrille Overalls, Mets ml Shirts j that means, if the seams rip, bring them I -back and get a new pair in place, free of 4 charge. Qur Spring line just in. Bennett & f Yates Buckwheat Flour makes fine cakes 4 for breakfast Try a Sack. $ Yours for Trade, 4 West McHenry. JOHN J. MILLER. lENTES RULES. •A««iial Announcement Htohop P. J. Mnldonn. The annual announcement of lenten THE PROPOSED GAME LAW. Kvwrjr Mu In KcHMrr Md Vl» olnltjr Should b« Utorwtwl.' There are few men in McHenry and regulations for Itonian Catholics of the : vicinity who do not possess a gun and February Sale! We have many lines of Winter Goods to close out at reduced prices be­ fore February 1. Men's heavy Wool Pants, Sweat­ ers, Duck and Covert Rubberized Coats, Ladies* Skirts, Wrappers, Shawls, Bed Blankets, Comforters, Etc. Yours Truly, M. J. WaJsh. 4! ------------------------------ -- H • Plain Facts! That we advertise to secure trade and aim to handle a gr&de of goods at prices to keep it. "That wise men learn from other men's mistakes but the fool insists on making his own." That we carry a large line of full warranted Pocket and Table Cutlery, Razors and Shears. That a bad article is dear at any price. CHEAP is dear in the long run. That you ought to have one of our Oil Heaters for comfort and satisfaction. We have some fine ones. "That a man's worth in the world is estimated according to the value he puts on himself." That we allow you to take one of our Washing Ma­ chines home for trial and if not satisfactory we take it back cheerfully. "That every day is a little life and our whole life is but a day repeated." That we are headquarters for Dairymen's Sup­ plies, Tank Heaters, Etc. "That there are no greater promisers than they who have nothing to give." That we have a line of the nicest Cooking Uten­ sils, Coffee and Tea Pots on the market. Respectfully Yours, Wert McHeary. F. L. flcO/lBER* Chicago Archdiocese has been made by Bishop P. J. Mutdoon. The instructions are as follows, according to the Liberty- ville Independent: Meats may be used at all the meals on Sunday and once each day at the principal meal on the following days: On all Mondays. Tuesdays and Thurs­ days. On all Saturdays, except Satur­ day of Ember week and holy Saturday. Flesh and fish are not allowed at the same meal. Custom, tolerated by the church, per* mits coffee, tea or chocolat". with a small piece of bread, to be taken in the morning. Custom allow the use of eggs, butter, milk, etc, at the evening collation. The following persons are not obliged to fast, viz: The sick and thoee in feeble health; women nursing children, all who are engaged in laborious and exhaustive occupations; the young who have not cous pie ted their twenty-first year, and those who have reached the sixtieth year of their age. Those who are excused from fasting on Account, of their age or hard lobor may use 'flesh meat fnore than once on the <?ays on which it is allowed. Working people are permitted to use meat once a day on all fast and absti­ nence days of the year, except Fridays, Ash Wednesday. Wednesday and Satur­ day in holy week. and the vigil of Christmas. Thi* dispensation is granted not only to working men and women, but also their entire families. A. T. C. & C. CO. BAND. Musical Organisation kormed Lut Friday Night-- Eighteen Member*. A brass band which promises to live and become a pleasure and credit to the c-itizens of Crystal Lake, was organized at the village hall Friday evening. Eighteen members enrolled, most of them employes of the A. T. C. & C. Co. Some of the boys have had considerable practice, while musical instruments are new to others, but they have all en­ tered into the idea with enthusiasm, and propose to have a first-class organ­ ization. A leader from Woodstock or elsewhere will be secured, and meetings will be held every Friday evening, al­ ternating between the village hail. Nun- da, and Fitch's hall, Crystal Lake. The meeting Friday evening will be held at Fitch's hall.--Nunda Herald. A Weak Stomach causes a weak body and invites disease. Eodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strengthens the stomach, and wards off and overcomes disease. J. B. Taylor, a prominent merchant of Chriesman, Tex., says: "I could not eat because of a weak stomach. I lost all strength and hin down in weight. All that mon­ ey could do was done, but all hope of re­ covery vanished. Hearing of some won­ derful cures effected by use of Kodol, I concluded to try it. The first bottle benefitted me, and after taking four bottles I am fully restored to my usual strength, weight and health." Julia A. Story, McHenry, G. W. Besley, West McHenry. Now Pay Your Taxes. The collector's books for the town of McHenry will be opened on Monday, February 9. There is but a short time in which to pay your taxes so call early and avoid the rush during the laBt few days. I will be stationed at the follow­ ing places: Mondays, C. M. Adam's store, Johnsbnrgh; Tuesdays, J. E. Cristy's, Ring wood; Thursdays, J. - J. Miller's, West McHenr>; Saturdays, S. S. Chapell's, McHenry. Books will be returned March 10. 81 tf. PETER NIESEN, Collector. Nearly Forfeits His Life. L runaway almost ending fatally, started a horrible ulcer on the leg of J. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, 111., For four years it defied all doctors and all reme­ dies. But Buck] en's Arnica Salve bad no trouble to cure him. Equally good for Burns, Bruises, Skin Eruptions and Piles. 25c. at Julia A. Story's, druggist. • f Wr fift Be Wise and trade where you can get tne most for your money. This store is certainly the place. We are now offering all our Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices, some as low as 50 cents on the dollar. This may - seem like a broad statement, but it is true just the same. You can get good Goods here and Save Money at the same time. Many lines of Winter Goods are still unbroken. We bought too heavily and the Goods must go regardless of cost to make room. for an Spring Stock. are not fond of the sport of hunting. The proposed game law which is now being considered at Springfield will con­ sequently be of much interest to readers of The Plaindealer. The bill limits the number of prairie chickens that may be killed in a day by one hunter to twenty-five and the nun - ber of wild dacks to fifty. No non-resi dent shall take out of the state more than fifty game birds in a season, and no one shall kill these birds for market or commercial purposes, ' The feature of the bill is to stop the awful slaughter of game for the market that has been going on for the last few years. But will the enforcement of such a law stop the awful slaughter? I« it not true that when one man who is hunting for the market leaves his post that twenty sportsmen will take his place? The law will not help the country or "native" hunters in the least--the slaughter will continue just the same and in a few more years ducbe, chickens and other game which is now plentiful in Illinois will be as scarce hs snow balls at a fourth of July celebra­ tion in Texas. If a law is passed prohib­ iting the shooting of any game for about three years, and placing a ban on | market hunters forever, the results would be more satisfactory to the ma­ jority of people in Illinois. We would be pleased to receive communicatian-* from sportsmen on this subject WOODMEN FIGURE3. * The W6man With a toeiatttifttt Complexion k the woman wboM cheelu portrtjr th* glow of health. The »edentary life of •ok women make* it abaolutcly necc**. . an) for them to aaitt nature in keeping . . - function* of digeuioa in a healthjf That** why Over Three Thousand Death Claims Dor. in* Past Year. The ^annual statistics of the Modeirn Woodmen for the year 1903 have been compiled. The growth in amount of in­ surance carried in the order during the year amounted to $65,000,000. The total cash balance on hand at the end of the year was $1,387,396 24. Of this amount the sum of $478,909.14 was in the benefit fund. The balance in the general fund at the beginning of the year was $341,455.57 and in the bene­ fit fund $80,726.29. There were 3,081 death claims paid during the pear. The cost per capita for the maintenance of the order wa»- 84 cents. The ayerage age of the society increased during the year from 86 to . 76 years._ The Easy Pill. DeWitt's Little Early Risers do not gripe nor weaken the system. They cure biliousness, jaundice, constipation and inactive livers, by arousing the se­ cretions, moving the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giving such tone and strength to the glands of the stom­ ach, liver and bowels that the cause of the trouble is removed entirely. These famous little pills exert a deoided tonic- effect upon the organs involved, and if their use is continued for a few days there will be no return of the trouble. Julia A. Story, McHenry, G. W. Bes­ ley, West McHenry. Whitney Lake'* Choice. Saturday at the county convention at Libertyville, Hon. Charles Whitney was paid the high compliment of being made Lake County's first choice for Circuit Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit with Lake's seventeen votes a solid unit in his support. The convention was one of the most harmonious in the county's history. It was called to order by W, A. Deane, Vice Chairman of the County Commit­ tee, and Secretary D. T. Webb read the call.--Waukegan Gazette. Escaped an Awful Fatci. Mr. H. Haggins of Melbourne, Fla., writes, ' 'My doctor told me 1 had Con­ sumption and nothing could be done for me. I was given up to die.' The offer of a free trial bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, in­ duced me to try it. Results were start­ ling. I am now on the road to recovery and owe all to Dr. King's New Discov ery. It surely saved my life." This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and lung diseases by Julia A. Story, druggist. Prioe SCc and $1.00. Trial bottles free. immense J. Hurwitz. Mrs. Laura. S. Webb* Yls-oIVealdent Womait'ci Demo* cratle Clnba of Northern Oltlo. "I dreaded the change of life which was fast approaching. I noticed Wine of Cardui, and decided to try a hot- tie. I experienced some relief the first month, so I kept on taking it for three months and now I menstruate with no pain and I shall take it off and •n now until I have passed the climax." Female weakness, disordered menses, falling of the womb and ovarian troubles do not "wear off. They follow a woman to the change of life. Do not wait but take Wine of Cardui now and avoid the trou­ ble. Wine of Cardui never fails to benefit a suffering woman of any age. Wine of Cardui relieved Mrs. Webb when she was in dan­ ger. When you come to the change of life Mrs. Webb's letter will mean more to you than it does now. But you may now avoid the suffering she endured. Druggists sell $1 bottles of Wine of Cardui. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin b to popular with the women of Am» |tt. It b a gentle corrective laxitiviv «jjun<tlating the lirsr tad kidney* faultily action--bene* ao headache], ' if> const ip&tiot, no nenrouwen; iiuteed i gtow of health. ALL DRUOOUTS Me mmd 4lJt» I MKT ntEBi Sample botde ead «a •The Story ef • TimveGag MM." Pepsin Syrup Company MaatleallOt Ultnate A QUEER WILL. Man's Widow and a Former Wife Shan' in the Kstate. Several weeks ago Attorney H. H. Hayden of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, died suddenly, and when it was learned that his will could not be found a sensation resulted, as Mr. Hayden had grown wealthy within the last few years. His widow has discovered the missing document and it has been filed in the probate court. Its peculiar features it- that the widow and' Mr. Hayden's for­ mer wife share in the estate. The pres­ ent Mrs. Hayden is given property and cash aggregating $175,000, par value. It is partly in bonds and is worth five times par. The divorced wife is. given $10,000 cash and $50,000 in stock at mar­ ket value. A daughter by the first Mrs. Hayden receives $250 and a daughter by the second wife gets $75,000 worth of stock. Mr. Hayden lived with hip parents in McHenry county on the farm now owned by Nelson Ballard and taught school in that vicinity. He mar­ ried for his second wife a sister of Ira Slocum of Woodstock, who was remem­ bered in the will.--Elgin Courier. DEATH ANNIVERSARY OIF POPE. Celebrated With luipnning Ceremonies at Rome Saturday. .WINEOFCARDU Half Bates to the Mardi Orai and Winter Beaortu, Via the North-Western line. On account of the Mardi Gras at New Orleans and Mobile, excursion tickets will be sold February 17 to 22, inclusive (and for trains arriving at Mobile or New Or­ leans by noon of February 24), at one fare for the round trip with favorable return limits. Excursion tickets are also on sale daily, at reduced rates, to the principal winter resorts in the Uuited States and Mexico. For fall in formation apply to ticket agents Chica' ^fO & North-Western R'y. Better Than Qold. "I was troubled for several years with chronic indigestion and nervous debil­ ity," writes F J. Green, of Lancaster. N. H. "No remedy helped me until I began using Electric Bitters, which did me more good than all the medicines I ever u-mmI. They have aLo k< pt my wife in excellent health for years. She says Electric Bitters are just splendid for female troubles; that they are a great tonic and intfgorator for weak, run down women. No other medicine can take its plaoe in our family." Try them. Only 50c. Satisfaction guar­ anteed by Julia A, Story, druggist. , What They Uu in Marengo. The Marengo Republican says that "during the storms of ^Tuesday and Wednesday officers took several teams from the street and put them in the liv­ ery barns for protection. This is the proper thing to do. Be merciful to the horse, he is a good friend. Yes. and he'll always be your frieud despite au- tomobiles and possible flying machines. O A S T O n i A . . Bear. ^ hs Kind You Have Always BMtfn Signature ft yj uio rviuu i vuiidfonmeye Requiem mass, which was celebrated at Rome Saturday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the death of Pope Pious IX, was an unusually striking ceren onial, according to a press dis­ patch. The pope, who was surrounded by members of the sacred college, the pontificial court and the Roman aristo cracy, gave absolution and the apostolic benediction, although he was suffering from a slight cold. There were many Americans in the congregation. • Tendency of the Times. The tendenoy of medical science is toward preventive measures. The best thought of the world is bring given t<> the subject. It is easier and better to prevent than to cure. It has been fully demonstrated that pheumonia, one of the most dangerous diseases that medi­ cal men have to contend with, can be prevented by the use of Chamberlain's Cough remedy. Pneumonia often re­ sults from a cold or from an attack of influenza (grip), and it has been observed that this remedy counteracts any ten­ dency of these diseases toward pneu­ monia. This has been fnlly proven in many thousands of cases in which this remedy has been used during the great prevalence of colds and grip in recent years and can lie relied on with perfect confidence. Pnenmonia often results from a slight cold when no danger is apprehended until it is suddenly discov­ ered that there is fever and difficulty in breathing and pains in the chest, then it is announced the patient has pneu monia. Be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is contracted. It always cures. Far sale by all druggists. McHenry County Teaehen*' Aaaoeiatlra. The teachers of McHenry county will hold their annual meeting at the High School room in the city of Woodstock on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18 and 14. 1903. Teachers in attendance at this meeting shall receive regular compensa tion without loss of time, as author­ ized by law. Reduced rates have been secured from the railroads. A fare of one and one-third (li) will be charged from all points within McHenry county for the round tripe The regular exan • inations for teacher's certificates will be postponed to Sxturday, Feb. 21 A prof­ itable and interesting program evident­ ly awaits us. Every topic on the pro­ gram will be open to questions, criti­ cisms and discussion. Come prepared to participate in the general part of the meeting. A full attendanoe is desired. Respectfully, G. W. CONN, .TB , Cb. Supt. DtiWlHV Witch Hasei Salve. The only positive enre for blind, bleeding, itching and jArotruding piles, cuts, burns, bruises, eczema and all abrasions of the rkin. De Witt's is the only Witch Hazel Salve that is m^de from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel--allotheisare counterfeits. De- Witt's Witch Hazel Salvd is made to cure--counterfeits are made to sell. Julia A. Story, McHenry, G. W. $es- ky, West JfcHenr/. • OKir THREE DATS NODE Of DIE ' '•" \- ->Y:' ^ and Think what jt means. Aa|- . thing in Gloves Mittens Golf Caps Fur Coats Overshoes w Underwear Duck Coa/fci, - Golf Mittens Bed Blankets and Comforter^ Felts and Ovefs Boys' Overcoats Sheep lined Coats All Wool Over- shirts Men's alia Boys' Pants and anything In Wool Dress Goods at 25 per cent, re­ duction. Think of it, one-quarter olf the regular value. ON SATURDAY will offer best Amoskeag Apron Ginghams at 5£c per yard. All you want of it. on km . * Best Amoskeag Outing Flannel, all colors, stripes and checks at 74c per yttfsl while it lasts. All kinds Smoked and Salted Pish at very low prices. S, S. CHAPELL Yes, and so do all children and grown people enjoy a thorough bath occasionally, and the only way to get one is in a good bath tub. No family should be with­ out one if they wish to keep their bodies clean. The tub is much more satisfactory than the bowl. I can furnish a tub and set it up in your house at a very reasonable price. Call and get figures. v S H R / S S C H M I D T . Attractive Auction Bills at this office The Kind. You Have Always Boug-Iit, and which has been. In use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his per­ sonal supervision since its infancy* Allow no one to deceive you in thin, All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-g-ood" are but; Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Inputs and Children--.Experience against Experiment. What is CASTORIA Oastoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pan* goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Feverisliness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep* The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* tC E N UINE CASTORIA Bears the Signature of The Kind You Hare Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. TIM MNTMM OMWIH. TT MRMV (TUtT, NCW TOOK CITY. muui.y* .ai:....v#