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i ft ^ J •) ' WW •fy* wat ,i„<yi--t vf•'•Mffr fr'af i"" '*•'&' ' j ' S^j H " ^ ** ^_h sltj&v. ' "i *"• --'~3[ •" V •- ***%£ ^ ---' •• .." ffilt £..:, •,'S- •r~SC~>*>-' IWf- •* Save 25 per cent In buying ready-made, warranted and Overcoats up ., .... _ guarantee th^m equal, in Quality and Workmanship to the made-to-order Suits w-: and Overcoats, at fcbout 25 per *cent. less in price. , ; < . M«ti's Suits and Overcoats...... Boys' Suits and Overcoats Children's Suits and .Overcoats. Men's F\ir ..$5.00 to .. 3.00 tO .: 1.00 to $15.00 . - . _ j » LADIES' TAILORING!! With the knowledge that Custom tailored Ladies Suits made to measure are ordinarily beyond the reach of the average person, I have made ar­ rangements' with the leading and largest tailor­ ing house of Chicago represent them here and already have their samples on display. I am prepared to take orders for Suits Skirts; Bain Coats and Cloaks, fit-guaranteed and at moderate prices. The largest assortment of materials and styles in the country at your disposal. Fall and Winter Samples " Our Fall and Winter Samples fgj: gentlemen are now here and are the finest w<& have been able to show. Our goods are new abd up-to-date and our prices are within the. reach isf alL *: J. D. LODTZ. S McHenry, 111. * _ CLOSING OUT S A L E ! $12,000 Worth of Staple Merchandise in lots to Suit Purchaser. TH E G REATEST OPPORTUNITY for supplying yourself with Fall and Winter Merchandise is at your door, at absolute cost of the stock, and in some cases not even freight added. Every department and every item in our stoca is clean and up to date, aB our business policy always has been to avoid "stickers" and "rubbish" of every description. Dress Goods, Outing Flannels, Prints. Sheetings, Yarns, Hosiery, Window Shades. Lace Curtains, Walking Skirts, Petti­ coats, Muslin Underwear, Hats, Caps, Boy's Suits and Overcoats. Overalls, Shirts, Sweaters, and more than 1,200 pairs of Shoes, Rubbers, Felt Boots, Rubber Boots, Crockery, Tinware, Groceries, Etc, The Sale Begins Monday Morning, Sept. 19 Store building for sale or rent from November 1. The cold storage house iw also for sale or rent in connection with Store Builning. W. C. EVANSON. * SapnbUean Kdltarlal Auoeiatioa. The annual meeting of the Republic* ;in Editorial Association, eleventh Illi­ nois congressional district, will be held in Unity Hall, corner DnPage and Villa streets, Elgin, on Tuesday, Sept. 37, 1904. Dinner will be served there at 12:30 p m., to be followed by a program being arranged by the officers of the as­ sociation. A local committee, of which Mr. W. L. Lowne *s chniruinu buu A. L. Hall secretary, has been organised to »rrange for the entertainment of the visiting editor^ and guests. A trip about the city, visiting points of interest has been planned, and altogether this promises to be one of the most enjoyable meetings ever held by the association. The officers and committee ho|ie to see every Republican editor in the district present at this mee ing. A Boy'sTwild Ride for Life. With family around expecting him to die and a son riding for life, IB utile?, to get Dr. King's New? Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, W. H. Brown of Leesville, Ind., endured death's agonies from asthma; but this wonderful medicine gave instant relief and soon cured him. He writes: "I now sleep soundly every nignt." Like marvelous cnres of Consumption; Pneu­ monia, Bronchitis, Coughs. Colda and Grip prove its matchless merit for all Throat and Lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50c and $1.00. Trial bottles free at Julia A. Story's, N. H. PeteBch',8, Mc­ Henry, Gh W. Besley's, W. McHenry, drug stores. Special Red nce<l Kx«urt«ion Kate* Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions nsm^d below: S£. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 28 to 80, Annual Convention Gideons of America. San Francisco, Sept. 19th to 25th, Sovereign Grand Lodge I. O. O. F. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc , of these or other occasions, call upon the ticket agent of the North­ western Line. Fearful Odds Against Him. xBedridden, alone and destitute. Such, in brief, was the condition of an old soldier by name of J. J. Havens, Ver- sailbs, O. For years he was troubled with Kidney disease and neither doctors nor medicines gave him relief. At length he tried Electric Bitters. It put him on his feet in short order and now he testifies, "I'm on the road to com­ plete recovery." Best on earth for Liv­ er and Kidney troubles and all forms of Stomach and Bowel Complaints. Only 50c. Guaranteed by Julia A. Story, N. H. Petesch, McHenry, G. If. Besley, W. McHenry, druggists. Home Visitors' Excursion Ticket* to In­ diana and Ohio, Via the North-Western Line, will be sold on four Tuesdays, September 18, 20 and 27 and Oct. 11, limited to return within 80 days of date of sale. For par­ ticulars as to territory to which excur­ sion tickets may be sold, etc., apply to agente Chicago & North-Western R'y 12 alt Oct 11 Chamberlain's Cough Remedjr Akl« Nature. • - Medicines that aid nature are always most effectual. Chamberlain's Cough Heui.edy acts on this plan. It allays the cough, relieves the lungs, aids expec­ toration, opens the secretions and aids nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. It is famous for its ares over a large part of the civilized world. Thousands have testified to its Ruperiofe^xctillence. It counteracts any tendency of a cold to result in pneu­ monia. For sale by all druggists. * Half Kitten to State Fair at Springfield, 111.* Via the North-Western Line. Excur- xion tickets will be sold for one fare for the round trip, .Sept. 28 to Oct. 7, inclus­ ive. Apply to agents Chicago & North­ western R'y. Oct. 7 Cured of Laiu« Back after 15 Years-of BnflTerlnir. ^ "I bad been troubled yritb lame back for fifteen years and I found a complete recovery ift the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, " says John G. BiBher, Gil- iuan, Ind. This liniment is also, with­ out an equal for sprains and bruises. It is for sale by all druggists -The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for twen- t y-five cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of time unless other­ wise ordered. Try it. Try the "Want ad" column. ^ • > THREE JURORS CUftfiD Of Cholera Morbua with On* Small B«t* tie of Chamberlain'* Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rrmetty. Mr. G. W. Fowler of Hightower, Ala., relates an experience he had! while serv­ ing on a petit jury in a murder case Wt Edwardsyille, Clerbourne county, Ala*- bama. He says: "While there I ate some fresh meat and some souse meat and it gave me cholera morbus in a very severe form. I was never more sick in my life and sent to the drug store for a certain cholera mixture, but the drug­ gist sent me a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy instead, saying he had what I sent for, but that this medicine was so much bet- *°r would rather mwyjit to me in the fix I was in. I took onedSfceof it and was better in five minutes. The second dose cured me entirely. Two otfe^r ju­ rors were afflicted in the same mahn^r and one twenty-five cent bottle curetf the three of as. " For sale by all drug­ gists. Very' Low Rutes to St. Paul-Minneapolis Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold at one fare plus 50 cents on Sept. 2f£ 29 and 80, with fa­ vorable return limits, on account; of Gid­ eon?' Convention. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. 8ept. 80. What is Life? In the last analysis nobody knows, but we do know that it is "under strict law. Abuse that law even slightly, paia results. Irregular living means derange­ ment of the organs, resulting in Consti­ pation, Headache or Liver trouble. Dr. King's New Lite Pills quickly re-adjusts this. Only 25c at Julia A. Story's, N. H. Petesch's, McHgnry, G. W. Beetojf'e, W. McHenry, drugstores. ^ ^ The publishers of the beautiful song, "I Wait Alone for You," by the late W. Wesley Wells, have sent us a copy of his last song, "My Mercedes,'* which has just been published and which he composed a fe weeks before his death. It is simply beautiful, easy to play, melodious, and a perfect adaptation of exquisite words to a beautiful melody. The publishers, J. W. Jenkins' Song. Music Co. of KanBasCitv, Mo., are mak­ ing a special price of 25 cents per copy. Nellie Fuller, Denver--"My face was full of pimples and blackheads. Hollis- ter's Rocky Mountain Tea has driven th&n away. People hardly know me. I'm looking fine." 85 cents. Tea or tablets. G. W. Besley. Get your Auction Bills at this office. Work done neatly and promptly' Mary--Sponge the pimples with warm water. You need a blood tonic, would advise you to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. It drives away all erup­ tions. Tea or tablet form. G. W. Bes­ ley. . Job work of all kinds neatly done at this office. INnm*. The B. and D. club of Johnsbnrgh will give a dance, to which they extend you a cordial invitation, at Smith'shall, Johnsbnrgh, Wednesday evening, Sep­ tember 28. Floor committee: Fred Justen, John Miller, Johnsbnrgh; Fred Bishop, McHenry; Robt Matthews, West McHenry; Harold Whiting, Ring- wood; Howard Westlake, Spring Grove; Joe Cusbman, Round Lake. Music by Schaefer's Jonnsburgh orchestra, in­ cluding French horn. The B. and D. club is composed of members of the Johnsbnrgh baseball team, who> expect to give a aeries of dances during the winter months. The money realized in this way will be used in defraying the expense of new uniforms for the team next spring. Turn out and help the boys. Tickets, 50 cents. Committee; Fred Juffen, manager; John Niesen, captain; Wm. Smith, secretary aad treasurer. Bucklen's Arnica Salves Pfl Has world-wide fame for marvelous cures. It surpasses any other salve, lo­ tion, ointment or balm,for Cuts, Corns, Burns, Boils, Sores, Felons, Ulcers, Tet­ ter, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped Hands, Skin Eruptions; infallible for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only 25c at Julia A. Story's, N. H. Petesch's, Mc­ Henry, G. W. Besley's, W. McHenry, druggists. ' COLONIST LOW ONfe-WAV SECOND CLASS RATE# To-California, Oregon, WatbiufM^ Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming, Via the North-Western Line, will be in effect from all stations daily until Octo­ ber 15, inclusive. Stop-overs and inter­ esting side trips. Two solid fast trains through to the Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland Limited" less tbau three days en route. Another fast daily train with drawing room and tonrist sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars daily. Personally conducted excursions. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North Western R'y. Oct. 10 Westward the orb of glory takes it* way;" Wisconsin is the state, yon hear everybody say, ... It's made itself famous by one great stride; - Rocky Mountain Tea has made its name world wide. G. W. Besley. The Plaindealer will be sent to any- address on trial three months for twen­ ty-five cepts, and will be discontinued at the expiration of time unless other­ wise ordered. Try it. Chamberlain'* Cough Remedy. This is a remedy of great worth and merit. Try it when you have a cough or cold and you are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords. It is pleasant to take and can always be depended upon. For sale by all ding- gists. ist 3rd One Dollar 4th Pair Stockings iwftfll of age a book full of funny Black Cat pictures ready to color with crayons ̂ • < . ' v. • v;/ v paint--FREE at our Hosiery Counter. ] -• This book will also tell you how to witi I if/'V*'* u -C*J: ' J V "-.V'M »> -« S.. y 1 »•; ~ - • -".-r•. ' "V'iKv : "•*: - l, McHenry. r>* .,J ' * ^ The building season Is here and so are we with everything neccessary in building a house. Let us figure with you when you get ready to build, it will certainly pay you to do so. We carry a com­ plete stock of Lumbet, Sash, Doors, Blinds, Build- ' ing Paper, Cement, JLia\e» Brick, Etc. FEED DEPARTMENT! Our Feed Department is also complete in every ddtail, having been in the business so long as to know the exact wants of the people. White Swan . : Flour is the kind we handle and the name speaks ••,.':r0pr. itself. v " . WILBUR LUHBER CO. McHENRY, ILLINOIS, v m . > ^ - & »t»MMi»»t» aaat iintMiitiitsna nafiitinMnmatii smsimi «|n jMa p A l f i ' i t t l i l f k a -- k fwnfffvTT* Twnrr wrnnrrnr'?wywrnrrrnrr""TTVVMT nrrwrrir'WTyTtTnfTVVTTTivifTVTri^p \ New Fall Goods Just Arriving An elegant line of new Fall Waistings in white and fancy colors, cotton and wool, new weaves and desigiiip from IOC per yard up. Thirty-six. inch black Press Silks from $I.OO up. Flannels, Fleece Back and Baritheas for Waists* Dressing Sack* and Wrappers. Ladies' Dress Skirts, Underskirts, Silk Waists, Bed Blankets, Bath and Slumber Robes. f Afin^lineof Rugs, Portiers, Table Gofers, Bed Spreads. Linen Squares, Dresser Scarfs, Tray cloths, stamped linens, sofa pillows, etc., in endless variety of patterns and sizes OUR SHOE STOCK IS COHPLETE IN ALL GRADES AND SIZES Prices to suit your purse. Rubbers for tl^e wet-weather, keep your feet dry. Mackintoshes and rain coats, all sizes. A new line of Sweaters will arrive this week, the finest ever brought to town. Men's Dre$s Shirts* Collars, Ties and exclusive Novelties. Ha^tttvall the proper shapes -and colors for .fall. Men**- Working Shirts, Overalls, Jackets^Coats, S«cks, Underwear, Etc. Groceries, Teas, Coffees, %pices, Pickles, Relishes, Etc. Flour? Yes, it raises without a yeas£ cake. Our goods are not the trashy kind, but the dependable, guaranteed sort. Call and look them over. Goods delivered promptly. Yours trul^* n. J. Walsh, Phone 363. MEN'S & BOYS' BLANKET Mil SHEfPSKINLIED DUCK COATS! We have just received a large shipment of Men's Storm Coats, consisting of Corduroy, Canvas, plain and striped Denims The Denim Coats are interwoven with rubber, mfiking them water prox^ W# advise your early inspection. r Extra good grade Massachusetts Duck Coats, 2 colors, black and grey striped and solid grey, full $ 1 A Q 61 inches long, single breasted, lined with plaid blanket cloth, an exceptionally big bargain, .0 / •TrCr Men s reversible coat, made of best Mass. drab duck, other side made of*extra heavy dark brown corduroy* ina) be worn with either side out, double breasted an<i all seams double-stitched, making it doubly 0 f% O /T strong. This coat, wind and water proof, <$...... Men s sheepskin-lined Coat , made of best 10-ounce Massachusetts duck, lined with bark tanned sheepskin pelt, sleeves lined with heavy domett flannel with sheepskin u-rist band, full 39 inches long, with 5-inch &A A Q c o r d u r o y c o l l a r , t h e m o s t d u r a b l e o f a l l w o r k c o a t s , w i l l k e e p o u t w i n d , w a t e r a n d c o l d , % . . v . . . 0 4 % Ml VA1UES io Wl(S' M HOSE We have just received a large shipment of Men's Storm Coats, consisting of Corduroy, Canvas, plain and striped Denims The Denim Coats are interwoven with rubber, mfiking them water prox^ W# advise your early inspection. r Extra good grade Massachusetts Duck Coats, 2 colors, black and grey striped and solid grey, full $ 1 A Q 61 inches long, single breasted, lined with plaid blanket cloth, an exceptionally big bargain, .0 / •TrCr Men s reversible coat, made of best Mass. drab duck, other side made of*extra heavy dark brown corduroy* ina) be worn with either side out, double breasted an<i all seams double-stitched, making it doubly 0 f% O /T strong. This coat, wind and water proof, <$...... Men s sheepskin-lined Coat , made of best 10-ounce Massachusetts duck, lined with bark tanned sheepskin pelt, sleeves lined with heavy domett flannel with sheepskin u-rist band, full 39 inches long, with 5-inch &A A Q c o r d u r o y c o l l a r , t h e m o s t d u r a b l e o f a l l w o r k c o a t s , w i l l k e e p o u t w i n d , w a t e r a n d c o l d , % . . v . . . 0 4 % Ladies' fine ribbed Cotton Hose with fleeced lining, at per » i .10o Ladies' plain cotton fleeced hose, a good weight, that at regular price! is sold at 25c, our price on this hose is Ladies' rib top plain cotton Hose, triple fleeced lined, guaranteed fast^ C _ color, an exceptionally good yalue, ... -- -- , (HUDKN'S AND MISSES' FALL (APS! We %aT^ just received a new line of Misses'and Children's Fall Caps W a l l t h e l a t e s t s h a d e s a n d s t y l e s a i j d h a v e p l a c e d t h e m o n s a l e a t . . BLOCK &BETHKE CASH DEPARTMENT STORE, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. 'PHONE, 3*4 "j •V • fX*.