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CLEARING r - Rift WIS iK $18.00 Brown Ho. 1 Russian Calf grade •!*,>•> +.* feck to. 2 grade Coats, sŝ :̂.;?rr: I $»s-w jBlack^ Russian No, 1 ': • V#« •« Genuine Buf&$& 1&>be»reitra ) CftA Ifcrge size t h - , 1 2 • WEST McHENRY, ILL. ". c** ,* . •>*£ New Stoves Old Stoves All Sizes All Kinds All Prices i#Mk J.'-, -V < , /- - < • : . j - Stove Boards, Stove Pipe, Coal Hods, Mica, Oil Cloth Rugs, Polish, Etc. :.0;$6ar old stove isn't satisfactory, eoifte and see us--we'll trade. Remember that • we are in the hardware business, also, and have a fine line of Silverware, Cut­ lery, Enameled Ware, Tinware, Etc. :: Bring your job work br repairing in sheet metal and have it done right. :: :: . Respectfully yours, ^SeF-.L. McOHBER. Our Motto: A Square Deal to Everyone. Sm MACHINES Our Motto: A Square Deal to Everyone. We are agents for the New Royal Sewing Machines, one of the best as well as most modern machines on the market today. A gilt-edged guarantee goes with , each and every machine. :: VW"1 + ̂̂ We are agents for the New Royal Sewing Machines, one of the best as well as most modern machines on the market today. A gilt-edged guarantee goes with , each and every machine. :: Furniture m *T» AA «T» A A WW™ ̂ iviwp A A A A A A A A A 'X1 lV v T99 W W W W W W lV Our stock of Furniture is always complete and ready for inspect? ion and as to prices we stand ready at any time to meet any competition, Chicago included. Undertaking and Embalm­ ing a specialty Our stock of Furniture is always complete and ready for inspect? ion and as to prices we stand ready at any time to meet any competition, Chicago included. Undertaking and Embalm­ ing a specialty in™ J Now Is The Time | i : t W1EDD to place your order lor .your Spring and Summer •Suit. Our selection was $ever better, our prices l|ever lower and our work Clever more satisfactory Jfcan now. We want your trade and by offering you bargains that cannot be ^equaled anywhere we will 'Endeavor to convince you |hat this is the right place |for the dressy young man I $0 get his clothes. 6 Slllf^ OUR SPECIALTY., < JOHN Di. LODTZ. OPEN LETTER i T»th« 1 mm: P̂ :~ of Hilling "Osfc BUHway CwailHUii^ ^ ^ THE PEOPLE OF THE STATR OP III inois--The General Assembly of the State of Illinois at its hut fwmuoii, passed a law creating a State Highway Com Mission. Under that law the Governor of the State has appointed the under- signed iuerul)er» of this com mission. As there seem to Ihs various tnisoon ceptions as to the purpoe** and fancfionc of the Commission, we have deemed i< advisable to issue the following state­ ment. to which we invite your careful attention: It will be noted that tl)e commission is not called in the law a hard roads commission, or even a good roads com. mission, bat simply a highway com­ mission. This name, we believe, to be significant and to indicate in general its function.' We enter npon this work without pre- conceived notions or pre-determined policies. It is not made oni function by law, noritis onr intention to urge upon the people of this State, or apon those of any section, any policy aa to their respective highways. The deter­ mination of the road policy of this com­ monwealth is vested by law in the pat> He officials of the coanty, township and road districts, and it is not onr duty and is far from oiir desire to attempt to die tate as to any point respecting their high­ way policy, In a word, it is not the function or purpose of this Highway Commission or of any of its members to make propaganda for hard roads or state aid in any form. On the other hand, it is made onr duty and will be our desire to be of any use or assistance in our power to any or all the road officials of < hts State in the performance of their respective duties. It is our purpose to put all the forces of the commission at the disposal of such officials and to sturvt them in any Way we can. Over 97 per cent, of the actual high­ way mileage of the State is earth read, which, for aught we see, will be for gen­ erations to come the prevailing type of roadway. It will be our effort, there­ fore, to make such a study of construc­ tion, care and improvement of these roads as will yield valuable results for the benefit of every portion of the Stqte, keeping in mind the fact that the im­ provement of these roads benefits im mediately all classes of the community and every part of the State alike. In soi.>e portions of the State the local authorities are constructing gravel and macadam roads. We shall try to offer to these sections of the State such assis­ tance in the way of advice as we are able, by drawing up standard specifica­ tions, testing the quality of road-bnild- ing material and finding deposits of ma* term I wiiich may be of use in such road construction. In the last mentioned task we have been promised the aid of the State Geological Survey. We shall thus hope to make some valuable con­ tributions to this style of road building wherever local authoritiM. derive and local conditions justify it. We hope further to be of assistance to all departments of the State alike in furnishing on request, advice and speci­ fications as to bridges, culverts, and oth­ er forms of structure necessary to high­ way maintenance. We shall aim to de­ velop an engineering force of anoh character and training as will' put at the disposal of the poorest road district in the State the best possible expert advice as to all matters falling within its juris­ diction. So that upon questions of grade, drainage, culvert and bridge con­ struction the roa dm asters of any district or the highway commissioners of any township or the authorities of any county may obtain, upon request, the best advice we can furnish. The law makes it onr dntv to collect and publish full statistics relating to the highways of the State, and makes it the duty of local officials to give us the necessary information upon blanks furnished them for this purpose. We make an urgent appeal, therefore, to all road officials to assist us in the perform­ ance of this portion of our duty. The law of the state relating to the employment of convict labor in our State penitentiaries makes it the duty of the boards of management of these institutions to furnish to the Highway Commission such quanities of broken atone as it may call for--this stone to be of a size and quality suitable for use in highway construction. The State High­ way Commission ig authorised by law to distribute this stone among those road districts of the State asking for it free of charge to these districts so far as the railways of the State are willing to carry such stone in return for similar stone to be used by them. The quanity of such stone available, is, of course, limited, and it will be distributed in ac­ cordance with general regulations in tended to insure fairness in distribution among those communities asking for it The peuitontiaries are also required to manufacture tile suitable (or road drain­ age, and road machinery which will be distributed in the same way. But at present 110 pen itentiary has actually in­ stalled a plant for manufacturing such tile. Due notice will be given to the road officers in the State when and where such tile and road machinery can be ob tained. It is further made the dnty of the Highway Commission to undertake oarefnl and thorough examination into the best and cheapest method of high­ way construction adapted to the needs and conditions of the various portions of the State. Accordingly we shall be gin a system of experimentation in the construction, maintenance and improve­ ment of all classes of roads which seem adapted to the peculiar condition of any portion of the State. The co-operation of the highway department of the State University in charge of Professor Ira O. Baker, has been secured lor this part of our work and we Bhall hope to have some valuable results in course of tine from this departmeotof onr undertaking The rnmmm of Coii|*N#ot» will urnmmm Capitol Beld, tA all communication* should bf j|UM^«Si^. • As St£t*h^iii*ay engineer, the Coin- mission has engaged the services of Mr. A. N. Johnson, tor some time in charge of the highway division iu the United States Department of Agriculture at Washington, As one experienced in this sort of work in different parts of the country, his acquaintance with the construction and improvement of earth roads, his careful training as a civil en­ gineer, his knowledge of building all forms of modern highways, will, it is believed, stand the people of this State in good stead. He will be assisted by a competent corps of engineers which will be increased as the public demand may make necessary. It is plain that the success of this pendent upon the hearty co-operation of county, township and district officials, and we earnestly bespeak such co-oper- ation and support, so that by the com­ bined efforts of State and local officers in this department of public administra­ tion the interests of the people of this commonwealth may be most, fully servesk EDMUND J. .JAMES, JOSEPH R. FULKERSON, 1 . State Highway Commission. A tfealin£"QospeL Tfrfcftev. ,T. C. Warren, prtfcifll' of Sharon Baptist church, Belair. Ga., says of Electric Bitterer "It's a Godsend to mankind. It cured ine of lame back, stiff joints* and complete physical col- apse. I was so weak it took tne half an hour to walk a mile. Two bottles of Electric Bitters have made me so strong [ have just walked three miles in flfl minutes and feel like walking^ three more. It's made a new man of me." Greatest remedy for Liver and Kidney complaints. Sold under guarantee at N- H. Petesch's "and Julia A. Story's, McHenry, G. W. Besley's, West Mc- Henry, drug stores. Price 50c. " HMting National Batter Malm' - AMMMiiatlon. The occasion of the meeting of the National Butter Makers' Association, Chicago, February 9th to 25th, is to be accompanied with an interesting dairy sho -v at the big Coliseum. The show will include exhibits of dairy machinery and dairy products of every description. Everybody in the West is interested in this industry, either directly or indirect­ ly. For the benefit of those who desire to attend, the Chicago & North-Western Railroad announces special low rates February 10th to 22d, inclusive, con­ cerning which full |tarticulors can be had on application to ticket agents. Feb. 17. Public /Iact, inn - V I I Having decided to quit farming and go West, the undersigned -will sell at public; auction, on the old Michael Do- iherty farm. U miles south of McHenry, on the McHeiiry-Terra Cotta road, ou Wednesday , Feb 21 commencing at ten o'clock a.- m., the following described property: Eleven choice cows--5 milkers, balance clone springers; Durham bull, 2 years old; 2 yearling heifers; 3 ll-njonths-old calves; 11-months-old bull; gray mare. 6 years old, weight 1150 pounds; bay mare, in foal, 13 years olcU weight 1260 pounds; bay geldiu^, 9 years old, weight 1100 pounds; chestnut mare, b years old, <uwcne u! »UID < • Highway Commission is absolutely de- "^Rht 1050 pounds; 13 shoats; 20 tons tame hay in harn; about 18 or 20 tons corn in crib; about 600 bushels oats; lumber -wagon; truck wagon; top buggy, nearly new; hay rake and hog rack com bined; bob sleds and cutter; Champion binder; McCormick mower; Deere corn planter and drill combined; riding spring tooth cultivator; riding 8-shovel culti­ vator; two 14-inch walking, plows; 10- foot hay rake: walking cultivator; set drags* sewing machine, uhairs, all house­ hold goods, and. other articles too numerous to mention. „ Free., lunch at noon. Terms of "sale; All sums of $10 and under, cash; over that amount a credit of one year's time will be given on good bankable notes bearing 6- per cent, interest per annum. No property to be removed until settled for. *Two per cent, discount for cash on sums en­ titled to .credit. F. Q. Gans, auctioneer; E©rntiger^ clerk. T JOHN C. GROVES. Pinesalve is the beet Salve for sores, tmrns, boils, tetter, eczema, skin diseases and piles. Sold by G. W. Besley, West McHenry, N. H. Petesch and Julia A. Story, MeHenry. Have voo Oyspi-patM, IndigreHtlnn ? If to-day you suffer from impaired di­ gestion. sluggish liver or impure blood, and you were told of a preparation which would cure you at small cost, would you try the remedy ? There is a medicine--Green's August Flower. Go to your druggist's and buy a test bottle for 25 cents,"or a regular size for 75 cents. If you have used all dyspepsia retndie8 without satisfaction, or if you have never use any preparation for these distressing affections; if you have head­ ache, biliousness, loss of appetite, sleep­ lessness, nervousness,; or any disorder of the stomach or liver, cure yourself quickly by using the infallible August Flower. It is not an alcoholic stim­ ulant, but quite harmless for general use. Get a copy of Green's Prize Al­ manac. For sale by all druggists. Very Low Rates to Louisville, Ky., Via the North-Western Line. Excur­ sion tickets will be sold March 15 to 18, inclusive, with favorable return limits, on account American Bowling Congress Apply to agents Chicago & North-West­ ern R'y. . * Mar 18 MAPLE CITY Q 5&A One woman says Monday is now the pleasantest day in the week since using your soap. PHILIP JAEGER GENERAL COHMISSION MERCHANT VifgOBCIAl* AmHENTICMJ GIVKN TO THK SALE 0» , - '• '*• * r#':' Hogs, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs Dressed Beef, flutton, Veal, Poultry, This is the oldest house on the street. Tags and price lists fttrnished tin. V application. • ' ."Isg CULD STORAGE FREE ̂ ' Stall * 3. p«tt<Mr a*. mIc market. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. tmiigmiitigmzKtfm -'i I' -I* xftf* swtAteks, * ' WORSE BLANKETS, LADIES' SKIRTS, FURS, WRAPPERS " jsBRESSlNti SACQUE%> •Z '&#> 11̂ \'&k: I * ••o*? - : 'fi: >y' •. v /A ^ * ' ***£ 1 " » V v - i * *3 Si 'ft. P. A. 'Phone 291 <1 ̂ urg** . . . . v^WESTncHENRY, ILL. L 1 ' ; "yt-l* t' can jiwas well ^ome-out of a^uijlber Yard as anywhe«» else. Our Lum­ ber has a conscience as clear as th'e noonday sky ana why shouldn't it smile? You Can Get a Clear Seam from us every day in the week. Don't build unless you pse OUR LUM­ BER. IT IS THE BEST. Cbal delivered in quantities to suit purchaser Zt ion need anything in the FEED litte cotQe an^sesr u .̂ Yours truly, ji-'V i.' Wilbur P. O., West McHenry. , 4k, lilcHeiiry, HI. MID-WINTER ; ' - - k..l*' We have too many Winter Good» on hand and propose to clean them out by cutting* the price so deep they will move quicki^. FIFTEEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT o* ^11 Bed Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Wra^»* pers, Skirts, Lined Gloves and Mitten^- Caps, Underwear, Wool Hosiery, Warm- lined Shoes, Etc. Do not fail to see o«f line of fine Shoes, all grades and si^s, new styles. Our line of Clothing, Samples is noiir ready, We will save you money and give •you a perfect fit. Full stock of fresh, puff C^oeeri^ Goods delivered promptly West McHenry^ Illinois. M. J. WALSH. 'A A® Ladies' ribbed Underwear, now ... ,25c Ladies' Night Gowns, made of a heavy plain and figured Outing Flannel, neat­ ly tucked yoke, trimmed collar and cuffs special price .... 98c Children's Flannel Gowns^ formerly s o l d a t 7 5 c , n o w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 5 c GROCERIES Try our Coffees. We give you, without argument, the best Coffee in town at 15c, jm, 2% 30c, 35c 8 bars Lenox Soap for....» 25c Large bottle Catsup.. .. .10c 3-lb. can Peaches, 15c; two for.... ̂ .25c g-lb. can Blossom Brand Tomatoes, one you need not be afraid to open and find* sloppy, per can, 15c; two for .25c Arm & Hammer Soda, per package.. .7c Uacolored fancy 50c Tea .39c Gold Medal Flour, per sack....... .$1.25 Absolutely the best keti1T*y » sack. % V , Below we quote you prices on Sweaters that are Bargaius and sliould have your closest inspection. Compare values: Men's i wool Sweaters, formerly $1.35, now..,...;. . .$1.00 Men's all worsted Sweaters, formerly $2.00, ; • -$1.50 Men's all wool Sweaters, formerly $2.75, now,*, • • • • $2.00 Men's all wool Sweaters, formerly $3.25, now;,^ ,.,.'..i* . r ..$2.25 Meu's all wool Sweaters, formerly $3.50, now. I.. . ....~.. .v.\ .. $2.50 Men's strictly all wool Sweater, one we can compare with any $5.00 Sweat­ er by any .mail order house anywhere, formerly sold at $3.98, now$2./5 PETTICOATS Ladies' Mercerized Sateen Petticoats, regular$1.00 value, oiily..«.i.v.49c Children's Eiderdown Cloaks, only * *•>• • ......... {45"* • Ladies' Gplf Capes, $5*.00 Capes, now .r:^. 75c ZSSmSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSmSSSSfŜ SSSSSSŜ ^̂ ^̂ ^̂ ^̂ ^̂ ^̂ ^̂ ŜSmSSSSSBSSfSSim-' \ I •W-* •itv,': .,.£P ,* J, 'i' • • . --' >1 v '.y. * .. * - - » * •