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**" ~>v * ;' '« "* /-A •;' ' . • - ' \ ' -'1':. _ J: '- ,- &•$* ^ , * ' v£ "V-^' /.'i-f \.r *-r v;, < » -i; r *i ' #i V ;-%w */. 5? tr* * -•(>. ^ </ 7^ ife %^T: '-V • •• |glf *" " Vj ®IW iftr" -'-i: fe ,> Nothing makes a more suitable 'Christinas Gift 3*n a nice piece of Furniture; not only use- , /tul and ornamental but is something, , * f that will beautify the home and serve as a lasting remembranc^m; > v q£ the giver. We would suggest a nice Library Table, Davenport v Sectional Book C a s e , L a d i e s ' ^ Desk, Parlor Cabinet, >% Dining Table, Dining Chairs, Buffet, Sideboard, China Closet, Leather Rocker, Mor­ ris Chairs and many other useful and beautiful Presents. Sleds for the boys and Hobby Horses for the. Little Folks. See them. mm The Stove Question Is solved here to the highest degree of Satis­ faction. A fine line to select from at honest prices, y n* F. L. McOMBER., WEST MHENRY, ILLINOIS. X fc;r' ' b< t 'J '«j ^ <*1 1 1 ^4*' i--**; j V*" THE JOYS OF---- Xrnas Horning are felt with equal exultation if the remembrance by some friend is represented by a token, large or small. Es­ pecially so is this true, if that token is truly representative of the giv­ er's feeling of "Yule Tide" cheer and the sentiment of "Pgace on Earth, good will to all Men" pre- vades the atmosphere. . We can help you with sug­ gestions that convey this meaning for a very small outlay. Hundreds of pretty things in keeping with the Spirit of the times. We cannot here fully describe the hundreds of appropriate Holiday Gifts we olt$r. Every Gift we suggest is of sterling qual - ity, whether expensive or inexpensive. Don't get the wait­ ing habit. Buy early and avoid the rush. Goods delivered. . J. WALSH. mas Groceries EXTRA FINE California Navel Oranges, high color, per dozen, .J&c, 40c Boiled 9*veet Cider, large bottle Spanish Salted Peanuts, fresh, per pound....,. Cranberries, fancy Cape Cod, per qw^rt.. Imported Layer Figs, per pound. L.. Hallow! Dates, new, per pound....... ...... Fancy Mixed Nuts, per pound.... New Brazil Filberts, per pound None Such Tomatoes, per can Fancy Seeded Raisins, per 1-pound package Fancy Seedless Raisins, per pound Fancy Layer Raisins, per pound None Such Mince Meat, 3 pkgs., 25c. perpkg..lOc Fancy Blend Coffee. 2-pound Can 45c New York Eating or Cooking Apples, per peck 45c Fancy Sun-Cured Japan Tea, per pound pkg..45c FANCY Halo* Corn or Sifted E J Peas, per can «3c COflPLETE LINE OF XMAS CANDIES. JOHN STOFFEL .....30C «5C . . . . . 1 0 c JOC . .IOC . . . . a o c aoc 15c ..r.l5c ....i3}c 34c CASH GROCER. WEST HoHENRV, ILLINOIS. > *YJ'} * / •O-rtt.V'- r ' ~ff ' •J .V -.,"5,..'.-. "•LVjS* £V~. MU . . . <•••$&*- NEIGHBORING NEWS AS CHRONICLED BY OUR ABLE CORPS OF CORRESPONDENTS 1» »<gMTTTf IT TUT Pliniflip JOHHSBCBOH. • Toilet seta at Maequeiets - • , Ynya of all kinds at Peteach'a. " Wedding bells will soon be ringing. ' , John King was a McHwary calier last Thnwdsy. Mrs. Albert Pepping was a licHenry caller Tuesday. # Mrs. Ettinger of Pistakee Bay was in town last Friday. John Oeffling spent the latter pact erf last week at Volo. Teddy bears-756, 38o, $1 18 and ft 89 at Block & Bethke's. Jiui and Bert Bell of Ettagwood war* oallers here Snnday. Rev H. Mehring boarded tbaOhioago train Monday morning Jacob Hnetn&nn visited JMs brother, tTred, one day last week. Mrs. Stephen H. Schmitt spent last week Friday at McM«vry Misses Delia and Martha Nitfta w*r<« McHenry callera Monday Miss Mary Fretmd of Vftto was in town last week Thursday. Mathiaa Stefe* «ud Uwofge Witts Wfre Chicago visitors Banday. 41i«w Ler«a Scbmitt and Miss Pepping Wfre McHeary visitors Sunday. Mrt< John S. hntfer i* cuttTtniuinK rfl«rivt-- frtHu L»fle Falls, Minn. Mifs Delia f^ieeeu spent Tneniay af termion with Mise Elizabeth Mayt Mr and Mrs John R*tnen of 8pring/ Grove were seen on oar streets Tuesday Mim Katie S^hsefer and gentleman friend of McHenry dn veth.u her* Sun- da^ T / ' • M Adams and daughter, M|rgr*t, trHiisactwd bnsinbM in Chicago Wedues dav. \ * 4. new line of perfume* consisting of bin^ lily, Egyptian iotua, etc., at B«s ley'#. * Miw 'Susie S Frennd of McHenry cis- Ued her granduio her, Mrs Mich elf, here Tuesday Mr. and Mrs Ntck Weinpsrt of Yolo visited with Mr and Mre MathmaStef- fes last 8anday Mr and Mrs 4lworge Wtrfc spent Snndav with the latter * •noihri', Joe Klein, «nd wife Mr. Mud Mrs ,8luiou Micbeis spfUt Snndav ar. the tt;xiM of Mr (ibid Mrs Hubert Mlrhele* John Frennd of McHenry and Jacob SHmuiai-her of Cfatcag^- vidffriends here Sunday evening. Mitten Kate and Anna Snd Nick Ken- ue^'k of McHenry attended i-hun-h eertrtces here Sundsy. Mi** MaiiTMiet A<laiue accnmpani«d by Ali »#ps Ada Schumacher and EllraTie^ Mny w»nt to Chicago Monday iHorniug joe Frennd and Hubert Klapperich re- i'urned home last Friday evening from a we»k> visit with John Bugaer at A4va- dd, Ohio. Mrs John P Mcbaefrr. left la«t week Tuesday for Iowa a here she intends to make a tfcort visit with relatives and friands N Mr. and Mrs Mathias Steffes and daughter, Lauratta, visited with Mr and Mrs. John Pitsen at Pistakee Say last Snnday. SPR1NO 6ROVK Fancy leather noveltias al, Petesch's Mrs. Ben Williams is on the sick list. Mr. and Mr*. Heed C*rr ware ilica- mond callers last Satnrdsy. Misses Ella and Ena Richardson w«re visiting in Chicago last Week . Mrs W Colby and Miss Baa Duffy ware shopping in Chictgo last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chase Cole of Richmond ware visiting at B. A Ostoby 's Snnday. Miss Frances Stevens of English Prai rie v.'sited Miss Grace Wiliison Sunday Mr and Mrs. Fred Frilbrecb of Wil- mot visited at R. •. Oxtoby's Sandsv Ray Dodge of Ring wood was a caller at James Westlska's last Snnday evin iog Mrs. Jamas Westlake was visiting her son, John, in Chicago a few days last weak. Geo Westlake of Titonka, Iowa, was risitiag his parents har*a few days last week. Misses Edith Price and Adah West lake were shopping in Chicago laat Sat­ urday Misses Merle and Eiva Bollarbusb and Regina Huff visited Miss Ina James last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hnater olf Rich­ mond were visitors at Richard Oxtoby's last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. William James visited their son. Joseph, and family at English Prairie Sunday. The Raven. Many birds seek the protection whfch the presence of man affords against furred and feathered foes when the breeding season approaches. Not so the raven. Its distrust of as la pro­ found, and its nest is placed in some wild spot far out of reach of oar pos­ sible attack or succor. But there are other enemies. I know of a pair that built on the side of a projecting crag high up on the cliffs of Eatbline Island. Some fierce peregrine falcons occupied the-other side of the crag, and when one aay their eggs were taken by an adventurous collector they, sharing the popular opinion of a raven's blackness, concluded that their neighbors were the offenders and wreaked their grief and vengeance upon them. When, on their return from a foraging expedi­ tion, the falcons, found their nest de- spoUed they were seen to hold et eon- sulfation, and after much deliberation they suddenly arose and both In one accord flew at the raveoa' nest and sacked It, tearing It In their raga and Indignation until not one stick was left upon auother.-- London Standard. Th* Sun, the Moon and tho Tidas. Moat persons suppose that the moon alone is responsible for the phenome­ non of tides, but the attraction of the sun is also an important factor. Q? course the distance of the sun from the earth is unthln|cably greater than that of the moon, but its mass is so enor­ mous that it has a considerable tide pro­ ducing influence. The force which the sun exerts is the same on both sides of the earth at the same time, the tide producing force of the great orb being aboilt four-tenths that of the moon. At the time of both new and full moons the "wane spheroids produced by both the sun and the moon have their a^es coincident"--that is to say, the two great orbs unite their energies on the fluids of our planet, and as a result the tides are higher than the average for the remaining portions of the month. These are the "spring fldas." The "neap tides" come in the time of the moon's first and third quarter and ate not as great as the average, beets use the moon and the sun are each working In opposition to the other. Tha Ambitious Boy. A boy at seventeen can practically determine for himself whether be will be. a simple burden bearer for others as long as be lives, a leech on society or whether be will be a broadmlnded, useful and successful man. if the boy at this age has no ambition to be anybody and is content to simply let thiugs flicker and take his chance with others just like him, frittering away his opportunities to acquire knowledge and caring only for the trivialities of life, he can make up his mlufl to carry a hod. ride the brake beam of a freight car or dodge the police as long as he lives, or he can resolve to be a man In the highest sense, seek every means for physical, mental and moral growth and development and must graduate Into the ever widening field of utility and success. It matters little what his boyhood environment may be, if ha but has the ambition and well ground­ ed purpose be will climb ant af It.-- Pittsburg Press. Qindorella. It was in ancient Egypt that tha story of Cinderella originated. Moderna, however, owe the familiar nursery story directly to the Frenchman, Charles Perrau.t, whose "Cindrillon" appeared at the end of the seventeenth century. Perrault took his Cinderella from earlier versious, which came no doubt from the story of Rhodopis' bath. That Egyptian beauty had prepared to bathe when an eagle swooped on one of her slippers, carried it to Memphis and dropped it on the lap of King Psammetichus as he sat administering justice. He admired it, bad Egypt searched for Its owner, married her and lived bappy ever after. The Paint<ng Jeffersons. "The Siege of Belgrade," a comic opera by Cobb, was the first new pro­ duction In New York lu 1796-97. For It Mr. Jefferson's grandfather, Joseph Jefferson 1st, painted ^ scenery,, and In it be played the character of Leo­ pold. Mr. Jefferson* father, Joseph Jefferson 2d, who, his illustrious son, was born In Philadelphia, was more manager than actor and more painter than either. As a boy he studied architecture and drawing, and he was also pupil to the scenic artist Robert Coyle, an Englishman of repute at that period. -- Francis Wilson in Bcriixter'*. Preeh Air. Fresh air clear* the cobwebs from the brain, puts new strength into the muscles, a new life into the blood, a new lightness into the step. It brushes away the petty ills that bother every- Joeand Harry Polley of Ingiande are -day life and helps one to bear with yisiting their sister, Mrs. fe. hers this week. Mrs. Ned Hesselgrave daughter, Jen­ nie and son. Rueben of Ridgefield visited Mrs. Barney Rudolph Saturday and Snnday. ? Hiliyer, j greater patience. It strengthens the •boulders for the burdens that are laid upon them. It makes the hardest work lighter and the hardest day brighter. Barred. Baron Alderson once released from his duties a juror who stated that he was deaf In one ear. "You may leave the box," said his lordship, "since It is necessary you should bear both sides."- m wo wood. Fountain pens at Peteech's. Chas. Carr Chicagoed Monday. Ed Bell was a Richmond visitor Tues­ day. Sam Robinson was a|McHanry caller Monday. Warren Foss was a visitor in. tha city Friday laat. Gob Adams made a professional visit hare Wednesday. Miss Lora Walkington oallnl at lie- Henry Tuesday afternoon. Wm Longbridge of Greenwood was a business caller in town Saturday. Charles Shales and Irving Herbert were Chicago passengers Monday. Mr«. Clara Beth and Miss Leone Kel- ley were Richmond shoppers Monday. Mesdames Jessie and Florence Smith spent Saturday and Snnday with Heb­ ron friends. Miss Edith Bacon of Lake Geneva spent part of last week with her nncle, Chas. Bacon, and family here The school is preparing for exercises and tree at the M. W. A. ball Christmas an. An invitation ia extend ̂ XeUataa* at PaUacb'a. Easy. "Well," pondered the new answers-to- correspondents editor: "1 wonder bow to answer this. Here's a subscriber who wants to know wbafs a good thing to take Ink stains oat of white flannel." "That's easy," replied the sporting editor, Ma pair of scissors." 9'ood Medioine. The duke's marriage to the AmOT-' lean was a bitter pill for his family to swallow." "That is the way with medicine for Impoverished blood."' Desk sets at Petesch's. Toys of all kinds and at ttw fight prices at Block & Bethke's. The Weekly Inter-Ocean and this paper delivered for one year at onr (R A T A S A V I N G . AT PETESCH'S Fountain Pens, Paper Knives, Writing Paper in Fancy Boxes Ink Wells, Desk Sets, -- .TOILET SETS Brush and Comb Sets, Mani­ cure Sets, Military Sets, H A I R B R U S H E S , % £|0tk 'Brushes, SterHnjgf SILVEiR Novelties, Burnt Leather Novelties. Dolls and Toys of all Kinds, Christmas Post Cards ,and Book­ lets. Christmas tree Ornaments --JEWELL ROSARIES-- Catholic Prayer Books, both English and'German, POST card-albums, Serving Sets, Fine Perfumery, Imported apd Domestic, HAND-PAINTED CHINA, a choice number of pieces- N. H. Petesch, McHenry & * t $ s ^ ' - /yjfve . •"'ii: :-vSu|is! r' I ^ „ , i./" Y , ̂ ^ 1J ' X"Wi-<i . I "7 . -JPti, * -N! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSTALL (Continned froui Page One ) at the Centra) op<*ra hou**, election of officers for the new coup<-il will take place- Those initiated Suuday were: CHARTER MEMBERS. INSURANCE Fied J. Kargeo Joseph W b'rtuud John B Miller Ben J. Bret'ehl Jay .N, (iilbert James Frisby Peter M JuoteU Ueorge E Adams Fred P. Bishop John E. Freuud Bermtrd J. ^ John 1 Sutton Edward Sutton George Meyers Victor Mevera Walter Simon Arthur V. Msrtin Jacob J uateii ASSOCIATE NicUoIms barbiau Jobu J. Barbiau N A. Hueiuauu bitipheu H. Freund Frttub O Sctireiuei Martin Stuff el Dr N J. Nye Mike J. Walsh William Welsh 'John M Phalin Michael A Conway Simon S toff el Thomas L Peifer Charles O. Frett Frank V Cobb Thomas P Walsh Stepbeu Justeu Mathiss Pitzen WilliHin O. Schreint-r Chnrler Beiuier Martin W. Knox John E. Kaiser Leo E Walinsley John P Weber Arvil F. Yager James E Doherty Wm S Schneider Nicholas J. Justfen John R Knox Walter J. Waish Walter Bolger Anton Schneider . "special deal" two. price of fl-26 <o* tha %, r r f - 1 >.*/ 1, \-r. - .. a* . *iX . • ?/.. . -V . - * Mathias Rothermel Hermsu Maiman Mathiaa Weber - John JwSg OLD 11EMBERS. Rev. Paul Bourke William Sioffel Frank Barbian John W»!sh Dr. C H Fegers, Sr. Carl W. Stenger Dr. C. H. Fegers, Jr. KMKRALD PARK. Mrs. Martin Walsh is quite ill at this writing. Mies Mary Gibbe is the guest of Miss Alice Sutton th«s week. Messrs. L. Huck and Robt Sohns spent Monday in Chicago. Robt Scbiessle visited at the Hnck cottage a few days last week. Mr and Mrs J R Smith entertained< the former's parents Saturday. C. McManaman of Chicago ppent Snn­ day at the home of R. J Sutton. Miss Lucy Sutton is spending a few weeks with relatives in Kelldrton, Ia. Miss Lizzie Gorman and Mr Kadetz of Woodstock visited at Ed Knox's Mon­ day evening. Chas. Berkirch»r laft Monday for In­ dependence, Ia., where he will spend a few week* with relatives Cora Felmeten, Liiah Peterson and Mamie and Josie Smitn have been per­ fect in attendance for the second school month, ending December 16. Ed Sutton of Sioux Falls, S. D., ar­ rived in McHenry with a carload of cat­ tle Monday He will spend a few days with friends and relatives in this vicin­ ity. Jos Frey spent Sunday at the Park. He was accompanied home Sunday evening by his wife and niece, Miss Krouse, who have been spending a few weeks at the Berkircher cottage. The basket social given last Saturday evening by the pupils of the Prairie school house, witH*their teacher, Mies Maggie Ward, waii a decided success. The program was especially good aud was enjoyed by a large crowd. - The neat sum of |8l.fi0 was realised. TERRA COTTA. Mr*. Henry McMlllau spent Monday in Chicago. Mrs. A. T. McMillan was a Chicago visitor Monday. Martin Foley of Ohio spent last week with relatives here. * Miss Mildred Johnson of Chicago vis ited relatives here last week. Mr and Mrs. J. M, PhaMn^nd daugh­ ters spent Sunday in McHenry. MissMsy Welch of Barrevilla rpent Thursday evening in this vicinity. Miss Nellie Foley of Ohiospent Thura- day and Friday with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. t. Powers of McHenry visited their daughter, Mrs. J. M. Pha­ lin, Friday. The basket social which was held last Thursday evening was very well attend ed. An excellen t program was rendered and was enjoyed by all present The receipts for the baskets were *24 45, all of which will be used for purchasing school furnishings. B/ink of McHen-ry This Bahk receives, deposits, buys and sells Foreign and Domestic Exchange, and does a GENERAL BARKINO BUSINESS. We endeavor to do all business intrusted to onr care iu a manner and upon termjs entirely satisfact­ ory to our customers and respect­ fully solicit .the public patronage. floney to Loan on real estate and other first class security. Special attention given to collections. l INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the lowest rates. Yours Respectfully Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. 1 ""•-St Our elegant new line.of Fur and Plush Ro­ bes is great' variety. Our stock of ^ Winter, Horsed % Goods is, tlie finest we have ever been able to show. :: :: ID. JH. Cbckn, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. / • M * * '•/fc §LS " J 4 *• •'<1^ ' • I i K' 'jK'V' .^1 WEST SIDE is the place to leave }rour order F O R . . . . . Oysters and Fish Also an elegent line of fresh and s a l t M E A T S E. F. Matthews, West McHenry, III. CENTERVILLE Market We handle aver;thing in the line of fresh and salt MEATS and Sausages We also handle Johns- burgh Creamery Butter I •'*w, ,j S i Chas. Q. Frett, McHenry, 111. V . . T '§F% T . ' ' • mm HoitL R. L. UNLAND, MANAGER Mdiioo iod (lark Sts., (lica^o ENTRANCE ON flADISON ST. Stum licit - Electric Bells in ill Rooms Chicago & North-Western. 5<>C.( ...Rates... 75c., and $1.00 Leave Ohicatrc.. r . W a m . , n H m. . :i.-i pa... p m... *.5T p m... Located «n the center of the business district j From Stock Yards take TVtli and ^alstedSts. | car direct to corner of Madison and Clark Sts ' S.45am. . 9.10a m 3.00 p m... Leave McHenry. JSOam... j-i. am... 4.23 pro. 4Sipaa.. r.20 h n . . 5.00 p m .. 5.0t> pan... F.tfVrtive NONCUIIKT 10. **H DAT TKAIBS. XOKTB BOCKD ;.,Via Elcia t VH» Plnines J< ..Via l>es risuaes J Via Kijrin « .. Vta I>es I'lulnes « scsoav TK UW. ... Via Eiirin. . .. Via'Pes I'ialaes... Viu Sitrin WBKK DAY THAIS?. M-fj south hoc st>. ... .Via Eipin . .Via iVs .Via Dos I'Ulnes.. Via EUya S0BDA V THAUtS. . ..Via Elgin Via Pes i'iaiaes... .. ..Via F.isiu. -11.14 a m liMta - *J5pta Arrive 9-.V»aai . asv p m • T.lO p hi .Min . CJSB p ru .TJW p m ' READ THE THE PAPER THAT PROTECTS HOME INDUSTRY c#, er , ". -jJIk. . riA'.l - u.