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V . ;T ..^v' -•Sfr'? •••? <• !• ^'; •*?• -.I'.?**• •^••SS-V'.'i-r-'.vraA**--•• v • -,4^a-;..• :«*<4i?,<£v. "-tmA'Wk-ik !uyp^ ̂ ̂ m >* >>* sk| •...,-;Ai ;'• 'My- t"'<*-f;*4\<s*"ff*k iwK'tfr • » • \ " • •:• * .» •• • X HAPPY NEW YEAR TQ W SINCERELY, JOS. W. FREUND. % 5 MANY FRIENDS and PATRONfe* &'>>»'<* ; i l !*$»' %f T' •*• ^ •.«? t "v. • • • ' liff# * -t * rnmrmrnr- • V &'-^i *&• titll Ittffl ;f ??»££/ - r ; i , : - !•&!* ^i'--:.^'^ vP-- BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR • « . M. J. WALSH. i f . 1 ^ . A of £< : (>V Yes a warehouse full of Farm Machinery, Wagons $# ̂ ant' Buggies. FOR THE AFTER HARVEST TRADE »$&('"v>e ^ave an Unusually well selected stock of time jjt.|^,,-saving, labor saving, money saving Implements, jli\ which we fully guarantee. It is our aim to be up $|: ̂ 'to date and ever ready to meet, jeven to anticipate the wants of our most progressive customers. ^, 5* Farmers who consult their best interests buy only | 5- the best of Ckto^s. <1 We sell the FAIRBANKS MORSE GASOLINE ENGINES *> aJlsizes. - FEED! - FEED! * lh :': ^e 'iave on hand a large stock of Bran, Middlings, • .Oil Meal, Salt, Etc., on which we will not be undersold, whether you want a bag full or a Car ::V, Come and let us convince you. West McHenry, 111. WM. BONSLETT. i Don't Hesitate!I h 9?here is »no comparison between Tailor ^Ipade and ready made Clothing and the( I difference in price is nothing compared w»th the difference in wear. We have •;» ft> thousands of samples to select from. Just J.-' W'^ «X -» look at these prices for tailor made clothing^: g|f; Suits, $9 to $40 p. , / Pants , $2 .50 ' to $10 .00 H - g i^peaning, Dyeing and Scouring promptlf ' , *& Si' ^*; Handed to. Bring in - that 0I4 * ' ' A we will make it look like new. ; A: *; D. Lodtzf &md Clipped from The Pl*indMd«r of , JnuimrJ 1, 1878. B>» boy< weighs mbont «lght pofnid*, arrtY^d oh Saturday night, and will call Will Thorlwell Pa. \m~ C. P. Waite, leader of the McHenry Cornet band, has been engaged as teacher of the new John«bnrgh band. J. King of Johnsbnrgh, son-in-law of John Haeinann, died on Sunday last of infiamxuation of the bowels. He leaves a wife, bat no children. The ice men have commenced work on the pond'und by next Week will be in fuU force, probably about one hun­ dred men. The ice is reported as nine inches) thick. W e have just learned of the death of Joaiah fywight, an old resident and for many yeWs Circuit Clerk of this conn ty. He (Med qt> Cleveland, Ohio, where be has reside*) 'or past year. Tb^ State Seimtorwhlp. The State Senatornhip question Is canning considerable comment and who will be the nominee is a matter of con­ jecture, says the Wangegan Gazette. A. N. Tiffany of Antioch and A. K. Stearns of Wankegati are in the lead in the race for delegates. Charles Whitney of Wanke^^n is being tirged to allow the cue of his name. Mr Whit­ ney placed in a peculiar position Bouje wo>*k.< ago and stated at that time that-be wa* nor'a candidate. It is nn- derstoo«l that, lie told certain people, among'them Mr Tiffany, that he was not a candidal s^iiK^ that time con­ ditions ha^jp ch toiif' <1 somewhat and the universal sentiincut in Wankegan, add­ ed to the many similar expressions from the ontlying towns, will, it is believed by Mr. Whitney's friends, be of suf­ ficient weight to allow the nse of his name as a candidate. Detroit, City rtf fills. The pill and civilization walk hand in hand.' Americans may feel justly proud of being citizens of the greatest pill- eating nation on the globe. Detroit de­ serves a wreath of glory as the world's most prolific, tireless and versatile pro­ ducer of pills. She sends forth these pellets of health at the rate of one hun­ dred and sixty-six tons of pills a month nearly two thousand tons a year! It is a mark of the benevolent spirit of Detroit that she cousumes but a small portion herself, sending the greater part to ease the ills of other places. There is no malady on earth which the seven­ teen hundred varieties of pills made in Detroit will not alleviate.--From Les­ lie's Monthly for January. VOLO. Miss Elsie Smith was in Chicago lasif Wednesday. y John Frost' transacted 'business in Elgin Saturday. Thomas Moore of St. Louis is visiting his parents in this village. 4 Miss Rose Hnson and brother, Lee, visited in Elgin Christmas. Rosing Bros, entertained boarders from Chicago Saturday and Sunday. Miss Suran Kretchmer of Grayslake is visiting relatives and friends here. Misses Maggie and Laura Granger of Chicago are spending the holidays at home. Will Montgomery and family of Chi­ cago were the guests of Theo. Wortz Christmas. Albert Raught and wife visited at the home of their son in Wankegan en Xmaa day. A. J. Raymond, wife and daughter, Hellen, took Christmas dinner with Mr. Clough and family of Wanconda. KMKRAU) PARK. S. Walmsiev and P. Knox were Sun­ day evening callers in this vicinity. Harry Bacon of Chicago is spending a few weeks' vacation at J. B Frisby's. John Aylward, who is working at Al­ gonquin, spent Friday at his home here. Miss Emma Given* of Elgin visited her mother, south of here, the last of we ;k. Chap. W. Gibbs of Chicago called on friends here Sunday afternoon and evening. Misfes Maine and Lola Ayl ward of Elgin spent Ohristmas day at their home here. , v John R. Smith and family spent Sun­ day at the home of Jno. A. Smith, norrb of McHenry. Miss Mary Gibbs, who has been work­ ing in McHenry the past two months, is at her home here. Ed. Walsh of Chicago spent a few days last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. Walsh. Mr. and Mra F. O'Flaberty of Elgin visited at the home of Mrs. Ellen Frisby the lust of the week. -- Miss Margaret Walsh of Chicago spent a few days the last of the week with her parents here. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Givens and chil> dren of McHenry spent Christmas with J. B. Frisby and family. Robt. Sut on is spending a week's va­ cation from the business college at El­ gin with his parents here. Messrs. El. and Jerry Farrell of Chi­ cago spent Christmas with tbeir cous­ ins, the Misses Aylward. Miss Irene Frisby is spending a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Clias. Givens, at McHenry. Win. Robinson of Chicago was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Berkircher from Christmas until Sunday. Miss Maty Sutton of Chicago and Miss Alice Sutton of Elgin spent a few days the last of the week with their parents. . ' Thos. F. Vanish, who has been with the Chicago Telephone Co. for several years, will ti{iend this winter at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. J, B. Frisby spent Mon­ day and Tuesday with the latter's sis­ ter and family, Mr. and Mrs. James Walsh, near Woodstock. Ed, Larkin and family of. Chicago «l.eqt Christmas day with R. J. Sutton. Mrs. Larkin and family will remain un­ til after New Year, bat Afr. Larkin re- turntid Sondagr ttvefiiag, SAY what they may to down Richard Ktes. the Chicago trust papers cannot say that he is not loyal to the present governor. ' THE town is just what the people who reside therein make it, and there are three classes of people in every community--boomers, knockers and those who are indifferent. To which class do yon belong? /V> I-.*? I have a very large stock of fine Linen Towels, Dresser Scarfs, Table Linen and Napkins. Among th<*^ Towels are many that have been damaged by dust while on the display rack. I will offer the wlKJe siedr o f L i n e n a t g r e a t l y r e d u c e d p r i c e s f o r t h e n e x t w e e k . S a l e * e n d i n g F R I D A Y , J A N U A R Y 8 . - 1 *45c Towels... 40c Towels,...^. 35c Towels....!'/., 25c Towels:........ $1.00 Towels^,,. 1 ;.. ̂ 75c 75cTowels. .J*.: 65c Towels .*««••,». : f$0c 50c Towels. ^.C40c A reduction of from 20 to 331 per cent. Just think of it^--and anything damaged by dirt or dust at a much greater discount. Twenty-five per cent, off on any of those fine open-work Table or Dresser Scarfs. 20 per cent, off on any piece Table Linen or Napkins in stock. you eVefr have such a chance to buy Linen before? ^Come early and get the best selection. I am going to have, a Special Sale every week through the 1st part of New Year. Please watch for them and call and see if I am not giving^ome df the greatest bar­ gains ever offered in^ McHenry. S. S. CHAPELL. \ The McHenry Pldindealer PUBLISHED EVKKY Til U US DAY BY the Mchenry plaindealer company. P. K. GRANQBB. W. A. CBISTT, J. B. PERRY, Pres. Sec. Treas. CHAS. D. SCHOONMAKKR, Editor. Office In Bank Building. TelephoBe, No. Kt. TERMS OP SUBSCRIPTION: One year tl.50 Six months. 75 cts. Three months. 40 cts. 1 Thursday, December 31, 1903. POB REPRESENTATIVE. I hereby announce myself as a candi­ date for the office of State Representa­ tive fruin this district subject to the action of the Republican Conventions and ask the support of the Republican voters of McHenry county for nay nomi­ nation. 7 TxVcry respectfully, 19-tf.' '. ' ^ J. H. GRACY. t1 H Mra 1, JAMES A. ROSE, the present secre­ tary of state, may become a candidate for governor. Next. THE United States needs the piece of land npon which the Republic of Panama is endeavoring to stand. And the Rt public of Panama needs the United States at present. Why not make another adoption? WAS there ever a more obstinate man than President Roosevelt? He ac­ tually wishes to close up the Panama canal business and get to diggin' at once He will not listen to the "ad­ vice" of bis best friends (?) He is snre- ly losing prestige with some of the trust senators, but, then, the common people think Teddy is about right. The fall of 1904 will tell. THERE is no possible chance for the Demexsratic party to win ont in 1&04. Elijah III is at outs with the party. In one of his sermons in Zion City he said: "Every man who votes the Demo­ cratic ticket is a jackass. If there are any men in Zion City who believe in the principles of that party I wish they would get ears like a jackass and wear them so we can tell what they are." Dowie Also stated that he may him­ self some day become president. When the yoters land him in Washington, he may call us most any pet name and it will fit, . Hit If Kates to State Teachers' Meetlag at 8prhiKfle)<!, IU., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip on Dec. 20, 30 and 31, limited to,return until Jan. 1, 1904, inclusive. Apply to Agents Chicago & North- Western RJy. Dec. 81. Want Column. Ail a<tvoi'tiK(>inentH inserted under thix bead at the followiiifr ratefc: Five lines or lesx, 25 cent* for flrat in«ertion; 15 cents for each aubaequent Insertion. More than live llne«, 5 cents a lint; for flrat Insertion, and 3 centx a line for additional insert ion*. XPOR RENT OHEAP-The Meyers farm, ly- luff on the east side of Plstukee lake. .Apply to Hsher & Maun, Elgin, 111. Mar. 1* "CVJR SALE--On account of other business -1- The Commercial Hotel and furniture, steiim heat, Kas. artesian water, etc. A snap for :i quick buyer. Bettor than a farm as an investment. Act today. Address, GKO. E. SMITH, Byron 111. Please mention this paper • 23-tf. Tj>ARM FOR bALE--ComaininK 82 acres. *• Black soil, clay subsoil. One-half mile west of West McHenry. 17-tf JOHN M. WA&SH. rpARMir'FOR SALE OR RENT-I have for sale or rent two «ood (arms, near Mc­ Henry. For full particulars address 17-tf H. C\ MEAD, W. McHenry, 111. TXT ANTED--Faithful person to travel for " * well established house in a few counties, calling on retail merchants and agents. Lo­ cal territory. Salary 820.00 per week with ex­ penses additional, all uavable in cash eacli week. Money for expenses advanced. Posi­ tion permanent. Business successful and rushing. Standard House, 330 Dearborn St., Chicago. SSO-lOt TpOK SALE--My store and stock of general merchandise; one feed elevator and coal sheds, with good trade in feed, grain, seeds, "•alt, cement., coal, etc; one ten room house, _?<x)d barn and three acres of land. All of above for sale, and will sell separately or to­ gether as purchaser may desire. An espec­ ially good opportunity for investing In an es­ tablished business. J. E. GRISTT, 22-tf Blngwood, 111. "p^OR RENT--About twenty acres of good A farm land, lying in the town of Burton, one and one-hair miles south of Spring Grove. For further information Inquire of 24-tf Mas. MABY K. ADAMS, YV. McHenry. TPOR SALE--At a bargain, 269 acres prairie farm with extra good buildings near Spring Grove. 111. For terms or other infor­ mation address SPBING GBOVK BANK, 2 6 - t f . S p r i n g G r o v e , I I 1 | PRO PROBATE NEWS REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. Eliza H Walker, per executor, to Frank J Freund. sub-lot 1, It 26. Johnsburgh.fTOO 00 Frank J Freund & w to John Mertes, same. ..060 00 MARRIAGTT LICENSES. John Camm, 84.. Algonquin Margaret Price, 29.... Algonqnin John A Steele, 25 Marengo Bessie Alene Samter, 24 Marengo Walter E. Fink, 26 Alden Mabel A. Sinden, 18 Alden Paul Hammer, 24 Marengo Ella Hayes, 22 Marengo JOHNSBUBGH. . Emma Rngner visited Miss Eva Hue- man Monday. Mesdaines John King, Anna Bngner and Jos J. Freund called on Mrs. Eva Niesen Friday. John Bugner and Anna Hoffbaner will be married the 12th of January. We all wonder when the wedding bells are going to ring. Miss Lizzie May visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Freund, Tu sday. Mi s Dora Rothermel called on her sister, Mrs. Jos. J. Michela, recently. Johq S. Freund, Nick Freund and family and Jos. M. Freund aud family were the gnests of their mother, Mrs. Peter Freund, Christmas. » t--tW» II MIM< CLOSING OUT WINTER STOCK!] AT THIRTY PER CENT. DISCOUNT. • From Saturday, December 26, to February 1,1904] Must )De Closed Out Next Quality, ladies, regular 30c, »pcl...80< Child's fleeced lined Underwear,84tO Men's Felt Boots, Snag Proof Overs, best tmality, reg 13. special fl.Ofi Snug Proof Rubber Boots, best qual­ ity, worth $3.50... 13.10 Boston Rubber Boots, worth 13.00, spl..<2.4C Boys Rubber Boots, 1 to 5, worth J2.50 special ..$1.75 Ladles Alaska Rubbers, worth il.00, special ;65c Ladies Storm Rubbers, regular 75c, special • 45c Cliilds Overshoes, 6 to 12X, regular |1.00, special Youth's Overshoes, 2 to 6, worth 11.25 Boys Shoes, 1 to5, regular $1.75, spcl...|SL1» Child's Leggings, black knit, worth 35c, @ 19c Fascinators, heavy, worth 60c, spcl. . .35c All wool Petticoats, reg 31 00, spcl 69c Men's Dress Kid Gloves, renfl.25, spcl..79c Next quality. reg 75c, spcl 45c Ladies («olf Gloves, rep 35c, spcl 20c Misses black Mittens, worth 25c, spl 9c Men's Mittens, calfskin, worth 60c, @..35c Boys leather Mitts, worth Hoc, spcl 21c Meu's Canvas Mittens, 3 pair for 25c Boys cloth Mittens, worth 15c, spcl flc Men's woolen Socks, 3 colors, worth 30c, special :17c Ladies all wool cassimere hose, worth 30c, special 20c Ladles fleeced lined Hose worth 20c, special 10c Cliilds all wool Cassimere Hose, 5V4 to 9. regular 30c, ® Jlc Men's very best fleeced lined Under­ wear. regular <t0c, special 35c Ladies fleeced lined, extra heavy Un­ derwear, regular 60c. special 35c 34, regular 35c. special Ladles all wool Underwear, Scotors, 81c gray, camel h:iir. lavender, best gar­ ment, worth 51.15, special ..TOr1 Child's best Underwear, camel hair, regular X5c, special ; SBfc Gray all wool 'Child's Underwear; regular «0c, special. 27c Men's all wool Underwear, very iiest in 3 colors, regular price $1.25, spcl.. .. 75c Childrens fleeced lined Underwear, 18 to 20, worth 25c, closing out at 9c Dress Goods, big assortment, at 50c on the 51-00. Men's Corduroy Suits, worth |8, spcl..$f, Men's Overcoats at 50c on the £1.00. 815 Coats for 17.50i $10 Coats for ..§5.001 Men's Dress Pants, worth $4 00 @ .*2.75J Men's $3.00 I 'an ts @ §2.251 Men's S2.50 l'ants <75 fl.75( Men's S2.00 Pants 4....... ...... :«.*•» J Men's Corduroy Pants worth |4.00<&...$2.4*v Next quality worth <2.25®. jl.24 Ten colors l^latinelettes, regular prce 10c per y ird. special fle Tennis Flannel, regular price 18c per yard, special 7$<c Men's Duck Coats worth $2.00, spcl. ...fl. 15 Next quality, worth $1.50, special .. . .90c Boys Duck Coats (&j ,85c Best Bed Blankets at your own prices Washing ^oap, the very best, 10 bars for . . ..25c Canvas Leggins, reg 65c. special 39c Men's Caps, worth 50c and 60c, choice..83c Pins, per paper ; ....lcj 811 K Nit 3 for 10d J. HURWITZ, - W. McHENRY >mi>*MMWIIN»MWIHMIMI HIIMMIHHIM IHI Don't forget the "want ad"columnt fi Any Old Coffee y will satisfy some people, but the kind you will en *. - joy drinking is kept at my store. My Coffee at 15c j| ^ per pound is a dandy for the money. Try it. A £ « better grade at 20c per pound, blended. Club blend & If at 2ijc per pound; Gem at 30c per pound. Choice j| • Nuts of all kinds, such as Filberts, Brazils, English jj!ji ft Wallnuts, Almonds, Hickory Nuts, Mixed Nuts. A few choice potatoes at $1.00 per. bushel. Dried « ffl Fruits and Groceries. |g f'25r£rar\^yoHN stoffel. | ----• I THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS HERE \> • The- close of the year near at hand. Witfi it*we close our books for the fiscal year anfl avail our­ selves of this opportunity to thank our friends and patrons for ihe favors bestowed during the past year aiid assure you that we will be in a position to give you the best of service during the year to come. If you know yourself to be indebted to me please bear in mind that I desire a settlement of all 1903 accounts prior to tire opening of a new set of books for 1904. With compliments of the season, l am Respectfully Yours, F. L. McOMBER.. "IF YOU SEE IT IN OUR AD, ITS SO." •OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMt Will mm FEW OF OUR ARMIES AT A LOW PRICE Ad LONG Afe THEY LAST. Prnnea per ponnd .' Bo Herring, dry. per ponnd. 15o' 8 cans Baked Beans at. 25c 8 cans Pumpkins at 86c 3 cans Salmon at 26c 3 cans Imported Sardines at 26c 0 cans Domestic Sardines at. 26c 8 packages Oatmeal 86c Raisins and Currants, 8 lbs. forf ..25c ANTON SCHNEIDER I Some Cheap Soap! 16 bars for 86c White Cloud and Ivory, 7 bars... .27c Good New York Mixed Candy at per ponnd 8c We have a few low prices in Teas: Very fine Green Japan, per lb 28c Uncolored Japan at per lb 80c 8 quarts Cranberries at 85c ,§$?§et Potatoes, 9 lbe. for .85c $1 McHENRY, ILL* t®= HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Successor to S. W«H McHenry. F. A. 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