PLOW SHOES In *11 stM8» quality, stylos and Price® in heavy, med ium and soft Leathers, made in Creedmore, Creoles and Bala with the name SELZ stamped on the Shoe. That means COMPORT AND SATISFACTORY WEAR for S E L Z ' R O Y A L B L U E S H O E is too well advertised to need any comment for a Dress Shoe. We carry them in all the new Leathers and styles. See oar line of new Hats in latest shapes. Our Summer Underwear in fancy stripes will please you. See them, the prices are ri«ht While our spring trade of Clothing-has been quite satisfactory, we still haye enough Suits to fit all comers. You should bear in mind that our prices are about one-half what you -pay for made to order Goods. Fresh Groceries in Every Two Weeks Field Seed Corn. Samples to try if you wish. Tours for Spring Trade, 'West McHenry. John J. Miller. Summer Heat causes you to think seriously of purchasing Summer Goods) doesn't it? It will assist you in making a de cision to call af this Store. Our line of Summer Dress Goods and Shirt "Waists were Never quite so nice as they are this season, and the assortment is com plete. People are beginning to realize that it pays to trade at home, consequently we can afford to put in a larger and better Stock. --For Men-- We "have making a See them. all the neeessary Furnishings. We are specialty of Soft Dress Shirts this Spring. fl. J. WALSH. Cttnd byCh#uil>orl»ln'« eough Remecy. Mr. H. P. Bnrbage, a student at law, in Qreenvi,lle, S. C., hat! been troubled for four or five years with a continuous cough which he says, " greatly alarmed ine, causing me to fear that I was in the first stage of consumption." Air. Bnrbage, having se£n Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised, concluded to try it Now read what he says of it: "I soon felt a remarkable change and after using two bottles of the twenty- five cent size, was permanently cured.' Sold by all druggists. Such investments are not speculative. The South is not a new country. Market and shipping facilities are ade quate and first class. The climate is mild and favorable. Notwithstanding these and other advantages, southern lands are selling far below their real value, and at present prices net large returns on the investment. For a free set of Circulars Nos. 1 to 10, inclusive, concerning the possibilities of lands in Kentucky, West Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana, on and near the Illinois Central Railroad, for homese^kers and investors, address the undersigned. J. F. MERRY, Ass't Gen'l Pass'r Agt , Jly 31 1 . < Dubnque, Iowa. A StHrllintr'Tfist. . To save a life, Dr. T. G. Merritt., of No. Mehoopauy, Pa., made a startling test resulting in a wonderful cure. He writes, "a patient was attacked with violent hemorrhages, caused by ulceration of the stomach. I had often found Electric Bitters excellent for acute stomach and liver troubles so I presrriherl them. The patient gained from the first, and has not had an at tack in 14 months." Electric Bitters are positively guaranteed for Dyspep sia, Indigesiiou. Constipation and Kid ney troubles Try them. Only 50c at Julia A. Story, McHenry and G. W. Besley, West Mc TVm v. T" Colorado In 1903 The passenger department of the Chicago & North- Western Railway has issued a very interesting folder, giving information as to reduced rates and sleeping car service, with a short de scription of the various points of inter est usually visited by tourists, these excursion rates applying on account of the Christian Endeavor meeting to be held at Denver, July 9th to 13th. Send 2-cent stamp for copy, to W. B. Knis- kern. Passenger Traffic Manager, Chi cago' May 16. The Plaindealer subscription list inues to grow. Quit borrowing subrcribe. con- and Foley's Honey and Tar is peculiarly adapted for asthma, bronchitis and hoarseness. Sold by N. H. Petesch. Is Your Home |» Complete? > > It is not unless you have in stalled city water, bath room, etc. The housewife is entitled to all the com forts that can be placed at her command and greatest of all comforts is water in the house. It makes the .washing easier, makes giv ing the children their baths easier and saves many steps. If a man loves his family the way he should he will call the Plumber at once and get figures. I guarantee satis factory work. t * Does this Mean you Are You Afflicted With Frequent Headaches? A tcrtrc hctdache m a sure warping (hat (he stomarh it deranged---« Mire ftiga of (odigMboB, Uvcr or kidney disorder. Dr. Caldwell's (Uuiiv«r Syrup Pepsin kaa udrabtedly restored more bad Mow •du co t hatlthjr conditio* than an? othtt apcafc kno»«; |oc and $i.oc books. Ask Your Druggist »• be doesn't, write us foe free sample and an i/iur- cabng book, "'I be Story of a Traveling Mia." FKT8IN 9YKUP COMPANY. MonticeUo, 10. L O C A L B R I E F S New Ads Vhli Week.* # S. 8. Chapell M. J. Walsh Chris Schmidt F. A. Bohlander Isaac Fairweather Elgin Butter Market. The quotation committee 21 cents firm as the market price of butter. Sixty tubs were offered, but there were no sales. Output for. this district 729,000 pounds. i CHRIS SCHMIDT. F armers Attention! THE ISEW DEERE EDGE DROP CORN PLANTER NevDEERE DEERE WALKING PLOWS, RIDING PLOWS, & DROPS DOLLARS SINGLE AND PLOWS, I N T H E FARMED SEEDERS, CORN PLANTERS, •-CULTIVATORS, DISC HARROWS, DROP IN AND SEE SAMPLES AND HAY LOADERS. Then you will see why the NEW DEERE is the most accurate Planter on the market. \ MILWAUKEE MOWERS, BINDERS CORN HARVESTERS WM, BONSLETT. n near Depot, West Moienry. The season of clucking eggs has arrived. ' Just the thing for boys--Tennis Slip pers Osmun Bros.- Gasoline and oil stoves repaired and put in order Osmun Bros. Good, that's what they all say about Petesch's ice cream. Call for Banner fashion sheets at M. J. Walsh's store. They are free. Petesch's drug store is the place to buy your drugs and patent medicines. M. J. Walsh's house, on Waukegan street, is receiving a coat of fine white paint. The great sale still continues at J. Hurwitz's store. Bead his ad, and note the prices. If you want ice cream with your Sun day dinner, leave your order with Petesch and you will have it. Chris Schmidt is this week installing an acetylene gas plant in the new residence recently built by Peter Schaf- fer. Unsanitary conditions exist in sever al places in this village. It is likely that the board of health will soon issue a few warnings. Maple City Self-Washing Soap has no competitor. There is nothing just as good. It is the best and the Best is the Cheapest always. Trade that is not worth asking for is not worth having; and so a great many people think when they fail to see a business man's advertisement in the local paper The river has been very low during the past few days, (almost low enough to please the the people of Wilmot) ow ing to lack of rain and high south windt which hold the water back in the lakes Hard coal is now selling at $7.76 pel ton. Better order your winter supply no^v. No telling what will happen be fore cold weather sets in again. Its a cinch that the price will advance soon. The Gospel of Tenderness and Gentle ness is the topic for the Y. P. C. U. service next Sunday evening. The meeting' will be led by Miss Agnes Perry. The hour of service will be 7:30 instead of 7:00 as Heretofore. Several celebrities about town have during the past week left all their whiskers with the barbers. It was a cruel cut in some cases, but with Postmarter Waite it was the "un- kindest cut of all." Oh, how could you do it ? The Asher (Oklahoma) Altruist has the following to say regarding two former residents: "C. C. Chapell and L. H. Owen returned from the big shoot at El Reno yesterday. Mr. Owen scored 46 birds out of a possible 50 for the state championship. The winner scored 47. Jacob Justen secured the contract for furnishing Ben Shilling's hotel this spring, and this week delivered about $800 worth of furniture, including rugs, bed room sets, chairs, tables, etc. One freight car would not hold the goods. Ben knows that it is not necessary to go to Chicago to get right prices. "Hark! Hark! the dogs do bark, the beggars are coming to town" can not be repeated in McHenry with any meaning this week. Few beggars ever show up here and stray dogs are as scarce as snow balls in but say have you noticed the independent and arro gant disposition of the cats of late? The morning service at the Uni- versalist church next Sunday will be an Emerson service in recognition of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Ralph Waldo Emerson which occurs on May 25. Selections from the writings, of Emerson will be read by Miss Agnes Perry and Miss Edna Story. It is estimated that there are over 20,000 homeless dogs in Chicago which will have to dodge the dog catchers this summer. Last year more than 11,000 dogs were killed in the city. The city ordinance says that they shall be muzzled or tied up from May 1 to November 1 each year. There has been ninety-one deaths from rabies in Chi cago in ten years. From present indications there will be a fine crop of potato bugs this year. In some places the young plants, only two or three inches high, are now covered with the insects. There is al ways something to worry the agrieul turalist, but, then, everything usually turns out pretty good in old Illinoip. When we are inclined to grumble, we should think of our less fortunate broth er in Kansas. The McHenry Dramatic club will pre sent the stirring war drama, "In the Shenandoah Valley," at Stoffel's hall, the evening of Decoration Day, May 80. Tbe scene of the play iB in the Shenan doah Valley during the exciting times of the late Civil war and there is action from start to finish, with an abundance of wit, humor and laughter. Patriotic songs will be sung by the company, with Miss Etta Simes as soloist. The club proposes to make this a most fit ting and proper entertainment for Me morial Day, Full particulars next week. The Wastes of tl»e Body. Every seven days the blood, muscles and bones of a man of average size loses two pounds of- wornout tissue. This waste cannot be replenished and the health aud strength kept up withont perfect digestion. When the stomach and digestive organs fail to perform their functions, the strength lets down, health gives way, and diseases sets up, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate all of the wholesome food that may be eaten into the kind of blood that rebuilds the tissues and pro tects the health and strength of the mind and body. Kodol cures Indiges tion, Dyspepsia and all stomach troub les. It is an ide.il spring tonic. Sold by all druggists. Homme«k«rii' KxvurHlon* to the North' west, Went and SouiliweHt. and Colonist Low Kates West, Via the North-Western Line. Excur sion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars. Free Reclining Chairs aud "The Best of Everything." For full particulars ap ply to agents Chicago & North-West ern R'y. June 13. Job work of all kinds neatly done at this office. Mrs. Fred Uamth, Pmldent Cormtry OTnfo, Benton Harbor, Mich. ••After my first baby was born I did not teem to regain my strength although the doctor gave me a tonic which he consid- ered very superior, but instead of getting better I grew weaker every day. My hus- band insisted that I take Wine of Cardui for a week and see what it would do for me. ! did take the medicine and was very grateful to find my strength and health «!ov.'!y returning. In two weeks I was Ouft of bed and in a month I was able to take up my usual duties. . I n very enthusi astic in its praise." Wine of Cardui reinforces the organs of generation for the ordeal o£ preg nancy and childbirth. It prevents mis carriage. No woman who takes W me of Caraui need fear the coming of her child. If Mrs. Unrath had taken Wine of Cardui before her baby came she would not have been weakened as she was. Her rapid recovery should commend this great remedy to every expectant mother. Wine of Cardui regulates the menstrual flow. WINEOFCARDUI Special Reduced Excursion Rates. Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: „ Presbyterian General Assembly, Los Angeles, May 21st to June 2d. Travelers' Protective Association, Indianapolis, Ind., June 9th to 14th. Mod ern Woodmen of .America, Ijidianapolis, Ind., June 17th to 24th. National Educational Association, Boston, July 6th to 10th- Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Sara toga Springs, N. J. Juljr 7th to 10th United Christian Endeavor, Denver, July 9th to 18th. Epworth League, Detroit, Mich., July 16th to 19tb. B. P. O. E,, Baltimore, Md., July 21st to 23d. G. A. R. meeting, San Francisco, August 17th to 22d. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc., of these or other occasions, call upon the ticket agent of the Korth- Western Line. TOniA.. Ths Kind Yn-i Hrnn Atoms Bears tba oifutu* A Sure Thins. It is said that nothing is sure except death and taxes, but that is not al together true. Dr. King's New Discov ery for Consumption is a sure cure for all lung and throat troubles. Thous ands can testify to that. Mrs. C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdtown, W. Va., says "I had a severe case of Bronchitis and for a year tried everything I heard of, but got no relief. One bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery then cured me absolutely." It's infallible for Croup,* Whooping Congh. Grip, Pneumonia and consumption. Try it. It's guaranteed by Julia A. Story, McHenry and G. W. Besley. West McHenry. Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes 50c, $1.00. Very Low Rates to California and Return, Via North-Western Line. First-class round-trip tickets on sale July 1 to 10, inclusive, to San Francisco and Los Angeles, Favorable limits and stop over privileges and choice of routes. The Overland limited, most luxurious train in the world, leaves Chicago daily at 8:00 p. m. Less than three days en route. Drawing room and compart ment cars, observation cars, dining cars, buffet-library cars (barber and- bath), electric lighted throughout. Three trains a day from Chicago to the Coast through without change. Daily and personally conducted tourist car -excursions to California, Washington and Oregon. For particulars apply to ticket ageuts Chicago & North-Western R'y. July 10. Traveling in Dangerous. Constant motioh jars the kidneys which are kept in place in the body by delicate attachments. This is the reason that travelers, trainmen, street car men, teamsters and all who drive very much suffer from kidney disease in some form. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the kidneys and cures all forms of kidney and bladder disease. Geo. H. Hausan, locomotive engineer, Lima, O.. writes, "Constant vibration of the engine caused me a great deal Of trouble with my kidneys and I got no relief until I used Foley's Kidney Cure." Sold by N. Petesch. Special Excursion Rates to Colorado. Utah and the Mlack Hills., Via the North-Western Line. Begin ning June 1st excursion tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueb lo, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs, Dead- wood, Lead and Custer, S. D., etc. good to return until October 81. A splendid opportunity is offered for an enjoyable vacation trip. Several fine trains via the North-Western Line daily. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. August 15. A Little Karljr Rlier ^ now and then at bedtime will cure con stipation, biliousness and liver troubles. De Witt's Little Early Risers are the famous little pills that cure by arousing the secretions, moving the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giving such tone and strength to the glands of the stom ach and liver that the cause of the trouble is removed entirely, and if their use is continued for a few days, there will be no return of the complaint. Sold by all druggists. Half Rates to Spanish.American War Vet erans Srate Kncampment at Blooming- ton, 111. Via the North-Western Line. Excur sion tickets will be sold at one .fare for round trip, June 1, 2 and 8, limited to return until June 5, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. - May 80. " A man living on a farm near here came in a short time ago completely doubled up with rheumatism. I hand ed him a bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm and told him to use it freely and if not satisfied after using it he need not pay a cent for it, " says C. P. Rav- der, of Pattens Mills, N. Y. "A few days later he walked into the store as straight as a string and handed me a dollar saying, 'give mo another bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. I want it in the house all the time for it cured me.' " For sale by all drug^iate. you aware of the fact that have the finest line of Summer Dress Goods in this neck o' Woods. Would be pleased to have you call and seg them whether you wish to buy or not. It will do your eyes good. All the new ̂ <*. 1 and up to date fabrics for Summer wear. Some of these we bought at very low prices and will sell them ac cordingly. It is positively the best opportunity ever offered the Ladies of McHenry and "Vicinity. 3 i i % 3 3 3 3 3 Those who have seen them call them t t t Superb There are a few Samples in. the Show Window, but there are better ones on the Counter. S. S. CHAPELL J. H. Miller DeeJer in GRANITE AND MARBLE Headstones. Markers, Posts, mm m t l:"' ' ' 1"!l" Hwt MONUMENTS Etc., Etc. My large number of Designs are of the latest styles and yon should not fail to see them. It is my constant aim to please my custo mers and I guarantee all my work and material to be A No. 1 and at the lowest living prices. Kindly drop me a line and I will be pleased to call on you with my samples. McHenry, ? Illinois. The Kind You Have Always Bought, 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 this« All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good" are bull Experiments that tritle with and endanger the health ot Infants and Children--Experience against Experiment* What is CASTORIA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare* goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. 16. contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other NarcotiO substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays Fevcrislmess. 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 The Children's Panacea--The Mother's Friend* GENUINE CASTORIA Bears the Signature of ALWAYS Tbe Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. 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