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Suits Overcoats m* • r • 'w 1 1 Jp QUARANTEED EQUAL TO ANY TAILOR-MADE QARHENT, AT wcewt aurcses konmm >««r ay n-ii*raMi anaon* c« .OO LESS THAN YOU WILL PAY FOR SAME WHEN YOU SELECT FROM A SAMPLE, AND CHANCE IT, WHETHER IT WILL FIT YOU afl"Tl THEM Of lfta* Of «ar Old Settlers *»*r*rtrerlM) ***•*: 8®MK§jrr/ O®IEK2 eo#yattoriT 1007 •> nm-NMiiAH * niutx co. Come see the garment, try it on and, if satisfactory, buy it, hence no disappointment. We have an assortment ranging in price from $7.50 to $19.00 3. Ul. Freund, • Ulesl IHcEenry. -i¥. l - y , - -SPECIAL- Christmas Offer Until Christmas $5.00 we will make 12 of our best Photo­ graphs and one i6x 20 WATER COLOR HILLE PHOTO STUDIO West McHenry, III. - - 'Phone 493. COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES. Items of Interest About Our 8cho«te n Noted by Supt. Conn. teacher in 1 social .on fP P H I L I P J A E G E R GENERAL COllMISSION MERCHANT SPECIAL. ATTENTION GIVEN TO THE a AT.IT OF DresMd Beef, nation. Hogs, Veal, Poultry, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs Tble is the oldest house cm the street Tags and price lists furnished on application, COLD STORAQE FREE wSiiSASSS? *«• CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. *: i A Radical Departure. The most popular illustrated weeklies and monthlies are produced at enor­ mous cost. Competition for the work of the leading authors and illustrators has established a scale of expense that is almost prohibitive. Yet in addition to its many attractive feature* the Chi­ cago Sunday Reco/d-Herald furnishes its readers with a Sunday magazine which compares favorably with the in­ dependent periodicals in every way and has some merits peculiar to itself. The most famous writers and illustrators contribute to it. Fine paper and press work and handy size make it a pleasure to read this entertaining publication which marks a radical departure in Sun­ day journalism. Dolls and fine imported Teddy bears at Masqnelet's. Good Cough Medicine for Children. The season for coughs and colds is now at band and too much care cannot be used to protect the children. A child is much more likely to contract diph­ theria or scarlet fever when he has a cold. The quicker you cure his cold the lees the risk. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the sole reliance of many mother and few of those who have tried it are willing to use any other. Mrs. F. F. Starcher of Ripley, W. Va., sayB, "I have never used anything other than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for my children and it has always given good satisfaction." This remedy contains no opinm nor other harmful narcotics and may be given as confidently to a child as to an adult. For sale by ail druggists. Serving sets at Petesoh's. A Real Wonderland. South Dakota, with its rich silver mines, bonanza £arms, wide ranges and strange natural formations, is a veri­ table wonderland. At Monnd City, in the home of Mrs. E. D. Clapp, a wonder­ ful case of healing has lately occurred. Her son seemed near death with lung and throat trouble. "Exhausting cough­ ing spells occurred every five minutes," writes Mrs. Clapp, "when I began nsing Dr. King's New Discovery, the great medicine that saved his life and com pletely cured him." Guaranteed for coughs and colds, throat and lung trou bles, by N. H, Petesch, F. Masquelet, McHenry, G. W. Besley, West McHen­ ry, druggists. 60c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Have you tried Besley's Mentholated White Pine for that cough? A Dangerous Deadlock, that sometimes terminates fatally, is the stoppage of liver and bowel func­ tions. To quickly end this condition without disagreeable sensations, Dr King's New Life Pills should always be your remedy. Guaranteed absolute­ ly satisfactory in every case or money back, at N. H. Petesch's, F: Masque let's, McHenry, G. W. Besley'#, West McHenry, drug stores. 26c, Fine candies, fine perfumes end fine toilet sets at reasonable prices at Mas quelet's drug store. Why not get in line? Yes, it is' i special--a very special--rate. ft.75 for this paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean for one full year. Don't let it get away from you. Miss Loraine Kortbein, district number 68, held Friday evening, Dec. 18. Snpt. Shelton of NundH' was one of the speakers at the high school confer­ ence held at the University of Chicago recently. He was also in attendance at a meeting of the Association of Science and Arithmetic Teachers in St. Lonis. Supt. Douglas of Woodstock was re­ cently called away from his duties by the death of his father, who lives in Idaho. The fifty-fourth annnal meeting of the Illinois State Teachers' association will be held at the capitol building in Springfield Dec. 27 and 28. McHenry' county has not been in the habit of send­ ing as large a delegation of teachers to this greatest teachers' meeting of the year as she shonld. Let us try to do justice to the professional spirit of onr county the present year and send a large delegation. The Marengo schools are progressing nicely. Supt. Collier has inspired the school consciousness anew and many \ new and approved steps are being taken. One of these is the publication of a neat school journal bearing the somewhat suggestive title of the "New Moon." Miss Colton, who is the teacher in the Marengo city schools, is doing good work along all lines, bnt among the things that are to be specially' mention-, is the mannal training work. It would well repay every teacher in the conntry schools tn the vicinity of Ma­ rengo to spend a day in her room. . In the last school year there were >,290 pupils enrolled in the schools of the county. Of these 8,311 were boys and 8,079 were girls; 2,666 were enrolled in the country schools and 8,624 were enrolled in the town or graded schools. The union meeting of the Farmers' and Teachers' associations at Alden next Saturday, Dec. 21, promises to be one of the best of the kind ever held in the connty. While section four of the local teachers' organizations is the as­ sociation specially interested in and responsible for the teachers' part of the program, all the teachers of the county are cordially invited to attend the meet­ ing. Representative farmers from all parts of the county will be present. If yon. need anything in onr line day or night your calls will be promptly at­ tended to at Masqnelet's. Badly nixed Up. Abraham Brown of Winterton, N. Y., had a very remarkable experience; he says, "Doctors got badly mixed up over me; one said heart disease; two said kidney trouble; the fonrth, blood poi­ son, and the fifth, stomach and liver trouble; but none of them helped me, so my wife advised trying Electric Bitters, which are restoring me to perfect health One bottle did me more good than all the five doctors prescribed." Guaran­ teed for blood poison, weakness and all stomach, liver and kidney complaints by N. H. Petesch« Frank Maaqnelet, McHenry, G. W. Besley, West McHen­ ry, druggists. 60c. In a former communication to you I referred to man's generation of elec j fcric-ity for his use as a motive power I and inferred also that thereby he was assisting toward the final dissolution of our earth by bis action. Of course, he eat; not be blamed for Ms ingenuity, as he is qtitte innocent of theeffects of his work. If our great investors, Edison, Mar­ coni and others, would harness the free electricity, so abundant in the earth and surrounding atmosphere, for man's com­ mercial use onr world would be spared a longer day and mankind would be benefited exceedingly from the great new power awaiting him to his hand. Let us hope that this new discovery may soon be granted to us and that our dear old world may be, spared to onr posterity for many centuries to come. Your many readers will require proof for the foregoing broad assertions In order that we may in some weaenre gratify them we will endeavor to ex­ plain some new theories of our own in regard to our world, quite different from accepted theories of oar scientists. W» are told by thee* that the eai th is a solid body, the exterior of which we see, and the interior, which we do not see, is a molten body of fire, in proportion to the outside as the interior of an egg is to its shell. Well, now> if this is true We shonld, indeed, be stepping lively on the surface! How anyone can imagine such a condition is quite beyond my understanding. Is it because we see molten fire thrown out by volcanes? We may calculate with as mucfo propri ety that the clouds are a molten body of fire when we behold the tremendous bolts of lightning descending therefrom and shaking the very earth to its core. No. my friends, the Interior of the earth contains no more fire than the exrteior. The earth and every part thereof don- tains more or less fire,-!-even ice has its proportion. The earth is a hollow bail like a toy balloon, open at the poles, and so nicely adjusted that it floats in its grand' orbit jnet as buoyantly as a feather, and as flexible as an empty rubber ball ip is continually expanding and contracting (q v ), the tides. It could not expand and contract were it compactly filled with fire. Again, how could fire exist those centuries and centuries past, enr closed in an air tight shell withont oxy* gen or some other commodity to exist upon? Indeed, that fheorysis out of the question. When the charcoal burner puts out his fire in his pit he covers it with dirt and exclndes the air and the fire goes ont. It can exist in the interi­ or of the earth no more than in the in­ terior of the charcoal pit without oxy­ gen to feed upon. We will be asked why there Is fife erupted from the volcanoes? Onr an­ swer is that it is caused by electricity, just the same and on the same principle that it emanates from the clouds. Now, we will go a step farther an£> assert that electricity is the cause of the earthquakes. Tremendous explo­ sions of electricity take place within the earth as ifell as on the outside, and per­ haps with more violence, as from the more dense concentration within. What can withstand the enormous pow­ er and force of electricity ? Is it any wonder that rocks slide and melt before it, that volcanoes open and emit its lightning, that islands sink into the deep and others are thrown to the sur­ face of the ocean, causing man to won­ der at the awfulness of -the convulsions of nature under the hand and at the will of the Greet Creator of worlds yet unseen? Oh, the insignificance of our under­ standings! Our scientists are industri­ ously at work endeavoring to solve problems away beyond their ken and they tell us of their great success, etc. Not long since I asked, What keeps onr world in suspense, revolving and rotat­ ing in vacuum? Why, the great sun controls and sustains it in its course, Is the answer. That seems plain, but what sustains and supports the snn in its position? No answer. And there we are. I have stated that this earth 1s hollow within and that it is flsxible, etc. So it is, indeed, for which we have many Christmas tree proofs. First, if it were not so it cottld dies at Petesch's. Thousands Hne Kidney v Tresble and Never Sispect It Pr»val«uey of Kidney Disease. Most people do not realize the alarm­ ing increase and remarkable prevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis­ orders are the niost common diseases that pre­ vail, they are Jii u almost the last ... recognized by / ' / / p a t i e n t a n d p h y - m siciaus, who am-. tent themselves with doctoring the effects, while the orig* inal disease undermines the system. What TO Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. • Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects ^inability to hold , water and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer, and' overcomes that unpleasant ne­ cessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to , get up«many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect o^ Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most dis­ tressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by drug­ gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. You may have a sample bottle and a book that tells all about it, both sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing- hainton, N. Y. When Home of swamp-Koot writing mention this paper and don't mnke any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. J£ilmer'a Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamtons N. Y. Don't make any mistake, but remem ber the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Bingham ton, N. Y., ott every bottle. not contract and expand, as it does con­ tinually, yielding to the attractions of the sun and moon,, causing the. tides and their ebb and flow. I have said it is open at the poles; so it is, and I fur ther assert that the waters of the out side surface flow into and out of the openings at the poles. Proof: There Is an open sea at the north pole, as de­ clared by the great explorers, Wrangle, Scorsby and Brentz, and Dr. Kean, who read a paper before the American Geo graphical society, declaring an open sea at the north pole. I declare it must be fact, notwithstanding the very ex­ treme cold existing at the pole, or with­ in the Arctic circle. It goes to prove that the outflow of water and atmos­ phere from the earth's interior over­ comes for a space the extreme cold at the north pole and preserves an open sea. This "open sea" question ueeda a def inite settlement once for all, and why should our scholars and philosophers evade the responsibility of deciding it definitely ? I suppose they are timor­ ous abont attacking philosophical errors so long swallowed by yon and me for fear of affecting our digestions.. No fear, gentlemen, go right on. We call upon you to solve this problem. A-TF OLD SETTLER. powder--none Masquelet's headache' better. ' \ - -.' ". - v ' •*". Beware of Frequent Colds. ; A succession of colds or a protracted cold is almost certain to end in chronic catarrh, from which few persons ever wholly recover. Give evfery cold the attention it deserves and you may avoid this disagreeable disease. How can yon cure a cold? Why not try Chamber­ lain's Cough Remedy? It is highly rec­ ommended. Mrs. M. White of Butler, Tenn., says: "Several years ago I was bothered with my throat , and lungs. Someone told me of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. I.began using it and it relieved me at once. I used it for some time and it cured the. Now my throat and lungs are sonnd and .well." For sale by all drnggists. •• Have your eyes examined by Dr. Bar­ ber at the Park hotel January 8, 1908. Here's Qood Advice. O. S, Woolever, one of the best known merchants of Le Raysville, N. Y., says: "If you are ever troubled with piles, ap­ ply Bncklen's Arnica Salve. It cured me of them for good 20 years ago." Guar­ anteed for sores, wounds, bnrus or abra­ sions. 26c at N. H. Petesch's, F. Mas­ quelet's, McHenry, G. W.'Besley *S, W. McHenry, drug stores. ornaments and can- '•C' ^ wJSL' JSTini-Ci! a g a i n iDadethis* store his annual 'Headquarters. Th#^ assortment of Presents i! this year far surpasses all , previous efforts. The array q| Gifts that now adorns ours helves Sriand counters are the kind that are Suit* t r iMe for every member of the family; Chrtt- , V mas Toys are here in abundance. Hundreds of moderately priced Toys occupy our store-and waijt the Children tcr see them. Bring them when you come. OF WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. Capital Stock, $25,000. ^OFFICERS:- EDWIN h. WAGNER, President. PARKER S. WEBSTER, ViCe^Pfi!if8ent. SIMON STOFFEL, Vice-President. CARL W. STENGER, Cashier. CHECKING ACCOUNTS, SAVINQS AC­ COUNTS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, DOriESTIC AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE, COLLECTIONS, NOTARY PUBLIC. : : 3 percent paid on Savings Ac­counts and Time Cer^ tificates of Deposit fr THAT THIS IS THE PROPER TIME TO LAY IN YOUR £oal Wilbur Lumber Co, iKMMMc^aaaa«aM>iiiaaiBUJ3aaBEM * * XMAS GIFTS « * Fine imitation cut glass 98c at Block & Bethke'a. water sets-- Muscular Pains Cared. "During the summer of 1908 I was troubled with muscular pains In 'the in­ step of my foot," says Mr. S. Pedlar of Toronto, Ont. "At times it was so painful I could hardly walk. Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm was recommended to me so I tried it and was completely enred by one small bottle. I have since recommehded it to several of my friends all of whom speak highly of It." Far sale by all druggists. Fancy baskets of all kind* at Masque- let'b drug store. Doll Buggies . 49c and 98c Crying Dolls.. . 49c and 98c Dress Dolls, . 10c, 15c, 25c Child*s Toy Tea Sets. 35c, 60c, 98c Snare Drums 69c, 89c, 98c Never-Stop See Saw 39C Humpty Dumpty Circus. .98c Games of all kinds. . . . . I O C Table Croquet......... . IOC, 49c, 98c Child's Work Boxes -25c Smoking Sets. ...49c. 98c. $1.15, $1.25 '"pHIS Store is the place to find just what yon want. Never before have we been able to shovjr you so complete a line of HOLIDAY GOODS as this year. We can suit all members from the head of the house down to the little baby. When in town stop in and look over our line. It will help you. Full-size 10-4 ̂ 11 linen Table Spreads.. $1.26 and $1.60 Hand made Side Board and Table Covers a real bargain at . . . 35c , 75c , $1 .29 to $2 .75 See our stock while complete. Ladies' Spats, all shades, only ...75C .FANCY J)ISHES, VASES AND WATER SETS BLOCK & BETHKE, McHENRY. ,:.v; f.s(i * V< J' SBBBJBflHfeS \ J . £ .. v-IT.