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now to Oet Well BY COUNTY FAIR. ********* b, Sev.»t? W OfcMr. IT II Ten Per Cent. eduction! FROM REGULAR PRICK 'HELOW UNTU,. JANUARY IS, 1908, ON THE FOLLOWING: * $ MEN'S FUR COATS*. Black Wombretta, Quilted-1ined, I $22.00 less 10 Wombat Collar and Trimming.. Fine Brown, Quiited-lined, Rus­ sian Calf Coat Dark.brown, Quflted-lined, sian Calf Coats . Black Marten, fancy QuiIted-lined ( $28.00 less 10 Muskrat Collar and Trimming.. i per cent. Black Siberian calf, fancy quilted- 1 $30.00 less 10 lined, muskrat collar and trimming I per cent. Black galloway calf, fancy quilted ^$32.00 less 10 lined, muskrat collar and trim... j "pes* cent. W. FREUND. per cent. . $24.00 less 10 per cent. Rus- (_ $25.00 less 10 .... ! per cent. i (?• Plaindealer W~< % and any one of the fol­ l o w i n g M e t r o p o l i t a n Daily Papers: : : - : *#i; Record Herald Inter Ocean Tribune for only I una ranee News. ssiJThe regard in which the department "With Insurance Men" in the Chicago Record-Herald has long been held by in­ surance and boninese men has been in­ creased as a result of the San Francisco conflagration. The Eecord-Herald gave its readers the latest and moat accurate information as to insurance losses there, Mid was the only paper to send a special representative to Ban Francisco to de- rote his attention to the insnrance side of the disaster. The department has llio had exclusive information of nearly all of the reinsurance of companies and other important changes resulting from the conflagration. It constantly fur­ nishes accurate and concise information on all important changes in the insur­ ance world, fire, life and casualty. It has an exclusive exchange with the in­ surance department of the Journal ot Commerce in New York, and thru that covers the news at the houie offices of the companies, and secures its cable service from abroad. All insurance men read this column, and business men who realize the growing importance of insnr­ ance are learning the value of keeping informed thru it. Croup Hint' Whoopfittr ©o««rb. The mothers of young children have ; np need to fear these diseases if they Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at ImIIKL Mr. M. Davenport of Pauls Val- Ind. Ter , writes, "I have used Cough Remedy m my faia^ fefr^veral years and have found it •*p«Ptelly effective for croup and " -irafgiatoL *+l . \ ' C J . r X ' Vtv. Rank Foolisfiness. ( "When attacked by a cough or a cold, or when your throat is sore, it id rank foolishness to take auy other medicine than Dr. King's New Discovery," says C. O. Eldridge of Empire, (la. "I have used New Discovery seven years and I know it is the best rf medy on earth for coughs and colds, croup and all throat and lung troubles. My children are subject to croup, but New Discovery quickly cures every attack . " Known the world over as the King of threat and lung remedies. Hold under guaran­ tee at N. H. Petesch's, Frank Masfjue- let's, McHenry, <*. W B^hIhj s. West McHenry, drug stores ?>0c and $1 00. Trial bottle free. The Plaindealer will be sent to. any address on trial three months for twenty- fiye cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other wise ordered. Try it. ar- papers rate Nothing like knowing what's going on. We keep you posted locally, but The Weekly Inter-Ocean gives the news of all the world. By our special rangement von can secure both for one full year for the very low of $1.75. Notice 1 To insure publication in The Plain- dealer copy must be in the office no later than Wednesday noon of each week. Advertisers, especially, are asked to take particular notice to this effect. B#ad The Plaindealer. Vital Magnetism Rightly Applied Cures All Diseases. The world today needs' a science of correct living. Let ns ask ourselves the question whether health and time should be sacrificed in pursuing old the­ ories or should we not be progressive and investigate the method of healing by Vital Magnetism if ft is well to investigate the sciences of the past, hot let ns not stop there; people need to get out of the mt. Let ns pause and reflect, wealth is called success, bnt does it bring health mid happiness? No, it invariably brings re­ sponsibility, care and worry. Medicine is called a disease cure, but does it cure? No, it alleviates* suspends, or subdues the condition of the piatient nnt.il natnre steps in and makes the eore. There is no thought more enconrag ing than that mail actually possessed the power of complete recuperation and for all we go on experimenting with the sciences of the past which give ns but. an artificial semblance of life, all re­ newals, reforms and cures have been of the most uncertain and incomplete character, and bow strange we general­ ly look on nature as a last resort after all artificial means have failed. The key to health, happiness and prosperity is fouud in following the laws of nature. How many people are there in the world who fail to under­ stand it. I cure according to nature I by causing a perfect circulation thrn the system. When the blood is in perfect circulation disease cannot exist. Life is all too short to remain sick. Waste not time in experimenting, but try Magnetic treatments for your ail­ ments. ., The pwopla of Elgin were in the past obliged to seek cures elsewhere, but T am permanently located in Elgin, have been for the past two years, and where my work speaks for itself. Anyone wishing to know the results of my work send address and I will forward book of testimonials on cures I HAVE made in this and nearby counties. Yonrs for Health, Prof. F. A. Leach, Room a, Spurling Block. MILLIONS WASTED ON ROADS. by Gootl RdhcIh I.euKue Shows Need of Better Work. If one were to ask wherein the great­ est incompetence in civic administra­ tion is shown, where the resnlts are the least for the money expended, where ignorance and stupidity dominate and recklessness reigns, one would be com­ pelled to say that it is in the mnaage- rnent of the public highways. The state of Illinois is expending for roads and bridges annually nearly $5,- 000,000, less than one-half of which is spent intelligently and a large part of tfoe other half is worse than wasted. The state highway commission is doing splendid service in seeking to abate the evil and start a more rational Bystein of road administration, and in this they should have the earnest support of every citizen. Among other things accomplished, the commission has had an investigation made thrn the rural mail c.ai ners-as to the time of the year when roads were worked, and the re­ turns from over one third of the whple state mileage shows that only 32 per cent of the work on earth roads i« done at the proper time, namely, in the spring, that 23 per cent is done in mid­ summer and 45 per cent, nearly one- half, done in the fall of the year. While work on hard roads may be done at almost any time, no work should be permitted on earth roadB, that dis tnrtis the surface, except in the spring, so that the summer traflic may thoroly consolidate the roadway before the winter season sets in. Except dtagging with a split log drag or its equivalent., which should always be used immedi­ ately after rains, no road work should be permitted after the first of July. Work done in the fall of the year upon earth roads is not only money wasted but generally results in actual damage to the road and insures bad conditions thru the winter. Millions of dollars have thus Iteen squandered and thou­ sands of miles of roads , made worse Instead of better by fall work and the so called labor tax system, where the farmers gather late in the year and spend r few days with a plow and scrap­ er, doing a hundred dollars of damage to work ont a fifty dollar tax The immediate and most pressing nee<l under existing conditions is a prop­ er understanding by the highway otfl cials as to what to do and how to do it, and a law ought to be passed, with se­ vere penalty attached, for working the roads out of season. The state high way commission was created for the purpose of assisting and advising high­ way officials bow to proceed in order to get the best results for the money avail­ able. It is an efficient and capable body and should be made use of. It has published the "Road Drag Law and Suggestions For Carrying It Ont," an efp&dleht bulletin that ought to be in the hands of everyone charged with the care of highways. Such would do well to send to Springfield for this bulletin, make a road drag as suggested and see that it is used. We have arrauged with The Weekly Inter-Ocean so that onr patrons can se- cure that sterling paper, together with our own, at the exceedingly low rate of $1 75 for one year. This is a rare op­ portunity and should be taken advant­ age ot •„ tjk.i •A --.v* U The County Fair, the home latent en­ tertainment to be given jn the Central Opera house, McHenry, for the benefit of the school, is a most interesting en­ tertainment, representing a real county fair on the stage. The entertainment will be drilled by M tip -- -31 --. -- •* * W* t % ioibiuB, a giwiuaie oi rvlug s School of Oratory, of the Bock Enter­ tainment company, which mak<lPa spe­ cialty of this entertainment. The en­ tertainment has been an immense suc­ cess in all towns where it has been pre­ sented and will likely be well received in McHenry. About 70 of the best local characters have been secured and will continue their rehearsals each evening np to the evening of the public presen­ tation of the play. Each person plays a natural character and the^t will be the usual variety of characters such are seen at a county fair. Don't Take the RUk. When yon havs a bad con^h or cold do not let it drag along hht.il it becotnas chronic bronchitis or develops into an attack of pneumonia, but give it the attention it deserves and get rid of it, Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you are sure of prompt relief. From a small beginning the sale and use of this preparation has extended to all parts of the United States and to many foreign countries. Its many remarkable enres of coughs and colds have won for it its Wide reputation and extensive use. For sale by all druggists. Place Your Order Now. The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every posi- office in the conn try a circular letter to the public, urging everyone to nse en­ velopes with a return card printed thereon. Every business man, farmer or person of any occupation should have his name and address printed on his envelopes, thus insuring their return to the sender if any mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindealer office apd leave orders for this stationery and it will be put np in first-class manner. A Cure For Misery. "I have found a cure for the misery malaria poison produces," says R. M. James of Louellen, S. C. "It's called Electric Bitters and comes in 50 cent bottles. It breaks up a case of chills or bilious attack in almost no time; and it puts yellow jaundice out of commis­ sion." This great tonic medicine and blood purifier gives quick relief in all stomach, liver and kidney complaiuts and the misery of lame back. Bold un der guarantee at N. H. Peteseb's, Frank Muiiquelet's, McHenry, G. W. Besley's, West McHenry, drug stores. If you are contemplating an auction sale this fall F. O Gans is the right man to cry your sale. Orders may be left with either M. J. Walsh or J. W, Freurid at West McHenry, where they will receive prompt attention. Mr. Qana may also be reached at Woodstock by letter, 'phone or telegraph. The Pure Food Law, Secretary Wilson says, "One of the objects of the law is to inform the con­ sumer of the presence of certain barin- fnl drugs inr* mediciues." The law re­ quires that the amount of chloroform, opium, morphine and other habit form­ ing drugs be stated on the label of each bottle. The manufacturers of .Cham­ berlain's Cough Remedy have always claimed that their remedy did not con­ tain any of these drugs, and the trnth of this claim is now fully proven, as no mention of them is made on the label. This remedy is not only one of the saf­ est, but one of the best for coughs and colds. Its value has been proven be­ yond question during the many years it has been in general use. For sale by all druggists. Why not get in line? Yes, it is a special--a very special--rate. $1.75 for this paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean for one foil year. Don't let it get away from yon. Rring your big pnmpkins and taters and win the prize at the McHeury Coun ty Fair. The Weekly Inter-Ocean and thi paper delivered for one year at our "special deal" price of $1.75 for the two. Won is Well at leu Ate Mail 's. IMIe by Kidney aid Bladder TroaMs. Kidney trouble preys upon tile mind, discourages and lessens ambition; beauty, vigor and cheerful­ ness soon disappear when the kidneys are out of order or dis­ eased. Kidney trouble has become so prevalent , that it is not uncom- * raon for a child to be born afflicted with weak kidneys. If the child m 'mates too often, if the urine scalds the fiesli, or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be abltf to control the passage, it is yet afflicted with bed-wet- ting, depend upon it, the cause of the diffi­ culty is kidney trouble, and the first step should be towards the treatment of these important organs. This unpleasant trouble is due to a diseased condition ot the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well as men are made miser­ able with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy. The mild and the immediate effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It is sold by druggists, in fifty cent and one-dollar size bottles. You may fj14 have a sample bottle by mail free, also a Home cf Swmi'.p-Root. pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Root:, including many of the thousands oi testi rnonial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, biit remember the name., Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, ami the. ad­ dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on every '".i tie. Don't make any mistake, bnt, remem ber the name, Swamp-Root,, Dr. Kihner'e Swamp-Root, and the address, Bingham ton, N. Y., on every bottle. BEFORE mrnrn, Beginning January to, 1908, for Ten Days upe will close out all odds and ends in DRY GOODS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, WRAPPERS, SKIRTS, COMFORTERS, ETC., at COST AND BELOW: Xadies' Skirts that sold at $4.50 and $5.00, now at $8.00 JLadies' Skirts that sold at $3.50 and $4.00, now at $2.50 JLadies' Skii'ts that sold at $3.00 and $5.00, now at $1.50 Comto i t e r s tha t so ld a t $1 .39 , now a t . . . . . . . . . . . $1 . 00 -Comforters that sold at $1.75, now aft ... v... .$1.25 ^Comfor ter s tha t so ld a t $2 .25 , no w a t . . . . . . $1 .75 Comfor ter s tha t so ld a t $3 .50 , now a t ' . . r fvTV. . . . $2 .50 Ladies' fl. lined Stockings, seconds, 25c-35c grade. .15c lUadies' wool Stockings, seconds, 40c and 50c grade.25c Boys' heavy cotton Stockings, seconds, 25c grade. .15c Men's gray, .wool Underwear that fold at $1.00, now 65c Boys'gray, wool Underwear thafrsold at 40-50c, at.. 25c JVlisses' and Children's cotton Underwear that sold at 20c to 35c, now at. 15c Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers that sold at $1.00 and $1 .15 , n o w a t . . . . . . . . . • . ^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75p Ladies' Flannelette Wrappers that sold at $1.39 arid $1.50, now at. .... *. .$1.00 See our 9c Counter for Enamel Wara, Tinware, Crockery and illasaware, during this Salt. F. A. BOH LANDER. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped from The Plalndea'rr at •January 17, 1883. - Shedd & Co. 's ice men finished work here Thursday morning and departed to other fields Friday morning. Good dry wood is selling in this mar­ ket for $4.50 a cord. There is but little green wood coming m yet. Universalis church social at the resi­ dence of Mrs. Homer Cleuiena on the Nunda road touigbt. Teams from Mr. Dinsmore 49 and the Parker Honse. . No one should forget the donation to be held at the residence of L J. Dins- more on Friday evening of this week. Let all conn*, bring their mite and enjoy a pleasant evening. The party at the Riverside House on Friday evening last, was attended by abont sixty couples, mostly residents of the village, the unfavorable weather preventing many from et mingany great distance. Our citizens were shocked on Sunday to learn that William FitzslmmoDs, brrther to Joseph Fitzsimuions and Mrs. S. Searles of this village, had been billed by the cars at Nuuda on Saturday evening. He was a young man abont 30 years of age, unmarried and held in high esteem by all who knew him. We understand that the party at the Parker House on Tuesday evening was attended by about 300 couple, and all re­ port a good time. -iTnis is certainly the largest crowd reported at a dance in this section for many a day. * A Higher Health Level. ' I have reached a higher health level since f began using Dr. King's New Life Pills," writes Jacob Springer, of West Franklin, Maine. "They keep my stomach, liver aud bowels working just right." If these pills disappoint you on trial, money will be refunded at N. H. Petesch's, Frank Masqoelet's^ McHenry^ G. W. Besley's, West Mc­ Henry, drug stores. 26c. OP WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. Capital Stock, $25,000. rOFPICERS-.: EDWIN L. WAGNER, President. PARKER S. WEBSTER, Vice-President. SIMON STOFFEL, Vice-President. CARL W. STENGER, Cashier. CHECKING ACCOUNTS. SAVINOS COUNTS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, Don ESTICfAND FOREIGN EXCHANGE, COLLECTIONS, NOTARY PUBLIC. : : 3percent paid on Savings Ac­counts and Time Cer_ tificates of Deposit The first opportunity yon have call aud settle your account with The Plain dealer, as we must comply with Uncle Sam's demands by asking each and every subscriber to pay his or her paper iu advance. - Lam* Shoulder Cured. Lame shoulder is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and qnickly yields to a few applications of Chamber­ lain's Pain Balm. Mrs. F. H. McElwee of Boistown, New Brunswick, writes, "Having been troubled for some time with a pain in my left shoulder, I de­ cided to give Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial, with the result that I got prompt relief." Kor sale by a'l druggists. 0 V ' HEADQUARTERS FOR Lumber, Lime, Cement, Brick, Sewer Pipe, Coal, Flour aijd Feed. We have a complete stock of all kinds of Building Material and mason's supplies and c^fi fill esti­ mates promptly. StdSfXet us figure on your estimates. :: :: :: :: Wilbur Lumber Co. flcHenry, III. 'Phone 43a. P. O. West McHenry. sit Big Reduction Sale Here is your chance to get a COAT, SKIRT or WAIST at less than cost of manufacturing. We have taken all our Coats, Skirts and Waists and marked them so low" that it is the rarest opportunity ever offered in this county. We ask the buying public to come in and look over our line while complete. Ladies'. CoatsI A full cut, 62 inch long Ladies' Coat, made of a fine satin finished Broad­ cloth, handsomely trim­ med with silk braid down back and front and full satin lined sleeves. This Coat sells at $20.00, on salfc now at .... .$13.98 $7.73 V a l u e ! A full 52 in. long all wool Kersey Coat with large, tur storm collar, watin- lined Waist. Also have placed in same lot a line 62-in. long broadcloth Coat with double plaited back and front, collar & sleeves trimmed with silk braid and velvet. The beet vfelne of all, color, blue only, either lot at ..$7.73 $5.48 Value! Bnya a fnll 50 in. Ions. Ladies' Coat, made of all wool Kersey trimmed with strape of same ma­ terial, full satin-lined Waist. A Coat others sell at $10, onr for tbia aale.. $5*4® Skirt Bargains! There is no need for ns to describe onr line ot Skirts for they are, as every one knows, the bent makee Known. In order to make room for Spring Stock, we will sell our $7.50 Skirt at $5-25; our $4 75 at $3.75; onr #4 (Hi skirt at $3->S and K> on down. Remember, we guarantee a fit. Here is a rare Bargain and should appeal to all the ladies, old and young Our Waists are made of all wool, mohair, nuns veiling, poplins, silk, plaid and plain colors, all at a big discount; our $2 7ft now at $1 00; our. $1 »8 now at $1.3fi; our $8.»» at $2.75; $4 0b at $8.50; $3 00 at $2 85; onr $2.40 at $1.75; -ft.88 at $1.00; onr 98c now at 76c BLOC K & Bt ETHKE, McHENRY. • . .A & iM, £:u. - . : 7 . • r v *::"i iffs-