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w%**mmr- fvwWlZ c.i*L-*i '_"V:^ We have a fine line of Men's and Boys' Suits on hand and if in need of a] Suit, We can save you $5.00 on a Suit and give you a Suit equal to a n y t a i l o r m a k e . . . . JOS. W. FREVND, WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. L. N. BAER, TAILOR CLEANINO, DYEINO AND PRESSING SUITS MADE TO ORDER $16.00 Upward JOHNSBUROri, ILLINOIS. MMI IMM( 1845. I908. THE riUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWARK, N. J. MUTUAL BEN EPIT Life and Endowment Poli­ cies contain spe­ cial and peculiar advantages which are not combined in the policies of any other Co. Paid Pol icy-Holders Since organization in 1845 $250,476,338.60 C. W. Stenger, - Local Agent, AT WEST McHENRY STATE BANK. Bank of McHenry This Bank receives, deposits, bays •ad Mils Foreign and Domestic Exchange, and does a (OfeMl MIMAS NISIUSS. We endeavor to do all business intrusted to our care in a manner and upon terms entirely satisfact­ ory to our customers and respect­ fully solicit the public patronage. Honey to Loan on real estate and other first class security. Special attention given to collections. INSURANCE in First Class Companies, at the lowest rates. Tours Respectfully Perry & Owen, Notary Public. - Bankers. A New (Demicdl Discovered Ibit Will Not Burn off of i Red Hot stove You can put it ou the top of your cook ttoveandit will blacken those lids a dead black and they will stay black for mouths. You don't have to polish STOVINK just paint it on. You can t rub it off nor will it burn off; one application lasts from one to two months. STOVINK is not explosive and will Hot in any way injure your stove. 25c. JOHN J. VYCITAL. TIIE HOME OF FRESH, PURE at Honest Prices Wm Simes 'PHONE 694 Heimer Block, - flcllenry Want Column. *' * - / ' - '**: . OF A PERSONAL NATURE THAT YOU KNOW WHERE THEY QO. AMD All advert igeuieuu HIK.^ t;.;_ • j .» following ratei Klve linen or lew, *6 cent# for Brat »nr^Vhl" H ',Tnte .,or e,u'h "Ubaequent lnsertiun. Hne«, 6 cento » Hate for first InMrtlon »nd a centa a line for additions insertions ' poH SALE -Dakota and Colorado lands. Homesteads located. For further Infor f,VIjly u> or address E. W. Howe, Mc- ijciiry, ill. 17 tf poli HALE:--A sow with eleven Diirs. In- Henry1 IFL°R WRLTE BBH ADAMS, West, Mc ii * --yfJir & ' ' • & lr" ji- PUc« Your Order Now. The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every poei- Offlce in the country circular letter to •he public, urging everyone to use erf- f elopes with a return card printed thereon. Every business man, farmer Or person of any occupation should have bis name and address printed on his envelopes, thus insuring their return to the sender if anv mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindealer office *nd leave orders for this stationery and |t will be put up In fira it-class manner. ' Bring, or send your news items to this tffice. We will be only too pleased to jpefelitrii tfaftia for 70a. pVJIi SALE:--(< room house, 4 lots, fruit and shade trees. Easy payments. AMTON -CHNITIDKR'A store. Appl^at *TVENTS: To rent or sell. Inquire of E. H , •BtAL, at the Methodist parsonage. De­ posit required of strangers. t-tt TfH>R SALE--A square piano, cheap. MASQUBI.KTV8 I>BUG " STOB*. * 3-fcf li 1 > w horse. buKKy and har nesh. Will he so|d at & bargain If taken atouce. Inquire of THAH. HKIMEK, McHenry. We have arranged with The Weekly Inter-Ocean so that our patrons can se­ cure that sterling paper, together with our own, at the exceedingly low rate of 11.75 for one year. This is a rare op­ portunity and should be taken advant­ age of. The Weekly Inter-Ocean and this paper delivered for one year at our "special deal" price of $1.75 for til* two. A Grist of Personal Srtn Gathered Up t»jg the Wayside by The Plaindealer Repre­ sentatives F. J. Herbes was a business visitor in Chicago Tuesday. J. I). Lodtz was a business visitor in Chicago Wednesday. Theo. Schiessle attended to business in Chicago Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fisher of Elgin are here today (Thursday). Clayton Boss of Nunua was a caller in town Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ella Parker of Libertyville is calling on old friends here today. Geo..W. Owen and son, ̂ ewton, were recent guests of McHenry relatives. Miss Elsie Nemitt of Chicago is a gueet at the home of Samuel McDonald. Mrs. H. Zimmermann and three chil­ dren of Chicago are spending the week here Phil Quigley of Chicago was the guest of relatives here Saturday., Sunday and Monday. •* Earl Brown of Chicago spent a few days this week at the home of Samuel McDonald. Miss Louise Merfer of Kenosha, Wis., is spending the week at the home of Mathias Engeln. Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of Chicago spent the first of the week with Mc Henry relatives. Miss Emily Rorer of Columbus, Neb., was the gueet of her aant, Mrs. Merri- tiian, last week. Theo. H. Bethke and family spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday with Dundee relatives. John Trapp of Chicago came ont from Chicago last night to attend the funeral of Joeeph Heimer. Peter Wolff of Chicago spent Satur­ day and Sunday at the home of Nick Weber, east of town. Mrs M. Kline and daughter ot Chica­ go are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Engeln. Miss Christina Adams of Chicago spent last week and a few days of this week with McHenry relatives. Elmer Qankermeyer of Chicago is spending a fewfdays at tbe|home of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hankermeyer. Rey. H. M. Festers of Sterling, 111., was the guest of his brother, Dr. C. H. Fegers, Sr., a few days this week. Miss Margaret Dolling of Chicago %as a gueet at the home of John Claxton from Friday until Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs Geo. Lawless of Elm- hurst, 111., spent Saturday and Sunday with McHenry relatives and friends. Alvie Brown and Miss Agnes Vanni- gan of Chicago visited at the home of Samuel McDonald Saturday and Son- day. Miss Gertrude Engeln is home from Kenosha, to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mathias Engeln, here. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rothermel and children of Chicago are spending the week with McHenry relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Goldtwaite and children of Chicago are here to spend the summer at the home of Samuel ^Mc­ Donald. F. V. Cobb of Kingston spent Satur­ day and Sunday with his wife and son, who accompained him home Monday morning. Miss Lizzie Meyers of Belvidere has been a guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers, since last Thursday. Mrs. Leo Salvage and children of New Orleans, La., are here for a two months' visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. R. G. Chamberlin. Mrs. E. Lamphere is here from Elgin caring for her daughter-in-law, Mrs. C. E. Lamphere, who last Monday was so severely burned. Edward Walsh of Chicago is spending a ten days' furlough from his duties on the Chicago police force, with his par­ ents and friends here. Mrs. E. E. Thomas from Woodclift on-Hudson, N. J., arrived Tuesday. She will make an extended visit with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Owen. Ed Polly and Joe Fennel were ont to spend the Fourth with Joe Masquelet at the home of the latter 'B parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Masquelet. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mayerhofer of Chicago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Schiessle Friday, Saturday and Snnday last. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Keyee came out from Chicago Saturday to spend the Fourth and Sunday with relatives here. Mr. Keyes returned to the city Sunday evening while his wife remained for a longer stay. Mrs. Carrie Woodford of Downer's Qrovs spest the mat of the week at the home of John Spencer. She left Wed nesday morning for Springfield, Ohio, for an indefinite stay. Mr. and Mrs. Htubenrauch and daugh ter, Leona, and Messrs. Edward Buhr, Joe Weiler, W. Wagner, Harry Shell Nick Buhr, Alfred Buhr, Frank Buhr all of Chicago, and Lewis Miller of Woodstock spent the Fourth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller. Hon. Howard Snapp of Joliet, Republican candidate for nomination for representative in congress, was in McHenry Wednesday, shaking hands with old friends and meeting many new ones. Mr. Snapp has a great many ad mirers here who are booming his candi dacy. William McConnell, Theo. H«™?r and C. F. Renich of Woodstock were i|^ McHenry Wednesday, renewing friends and acquaintances. The three gentle­ men make a jovial trio, in whose com­ pany one never grows lonesome. Of course Mr. Hamer had to ask the boys to vote for him, even tho he has no opposition. This paper and The Weekly Inter Ocean--$1.75 for one year's subscription to both, QUARTER OF A CENTURY. Items Clipped from The Plalsdealor et Jaly 11, ins. "W: CbM*. Owen of Oberlin oollege is spending his vacation with his parents in this village. A party from Nunda, numbering about thirty, went to Fox Lake today, via the steamer "Mary Griswold." Ed. Thompson now drives as fine a matched team as can be found in this section. They are dapple greys and will weigh 2,600 pounds. Base ball matters seem to be dead in this village this season. We have the material for a good nine. Why not organize and give some of onr outside clubs a trial before fall? Wa learn that the 4th of July cele­ bration at Johnsburgh did not draw out a large crowd, but those who were there report a good time. The band from Chicago is highly spoken of, and added mnch to the occasion. A. H. Hill, husband of Mrs. Hill who kept a millinery store near the depot in this village for the past year, died at their home in Sandwich, 111., ou the 1st inst. He had just been appointed city marshal of Sandwich, III. He died from the effects of a disease contracted in the army. The party at the Parker House on tffe evening of the 4th, was an astonisher, and was, without doubt, the largest gathering of the kind ever held" in Mc Henry county, Mr. Parker informing us that three hundred and thirty-two num­ bers were sold. To feed and take care of this large crowd was no small task, but we are informed that there was enough and to spare, and that the last table was as good as the first. The house was full from top to bottom, and unlike an omnibus, there was not room for one more. The music by Severance & William's band of Milwaukee was pronounced A No. 1 by all who heard it, and in fact, for so large a crowd we have heard of little, if any complaint, * Reasonable Request. To avoid the heavy expense connected with sending a collector in to the coun­ try to secure the small amounts due from farmer line subscribers, the Chi­ cago telephone company is now request­ ing its farmer patrons to drop in at the exchange when they are in town, and to pay the amount direct to the manager. The request seems reasonable and fair inasmuch as each patron is probably in McHenry«&t least once each week and can visit the exchange without expense. The cost of sending a collector is heavy and the company wishes to use this money in improving the local service. Manager Patchen states that the request ha»met with favor and that the collec­ tions this month are gratifying. Going Fishing? Some of the best fishing in the world can be enjoyed in the resort region of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Northern Michigan. Fast through trains via The North Western Line leave daily for this lake region, which for variety of inter­ est, excels all others. Good hotels, boarding houses and camps afford excel­ lent accommodations. For descriptive booklets and full particulars, apply to your nearest ticket agent. July 9 Best the World Affords; "It gives me unbounded pleasure to recommend Bucklen's Arnica Salve," says J. W. Jenkins, of Chapel Hill, N. C. "I am convinced it'B the best salve the world affords. It cured a felon on my thumb, and it never fails to heal ev­ ery Bore, burn or wound to which it is applied." 25c. at N. H. Petesch'sdrug store. Low Roand Trip Rates to Denver, Colo­ rado Springs and Pueblo Via Chi­ cago, Union Paelfle a North West­ ern Line. Tickets sold daily June 1st to Septem­ ber 80. Return limit October 81st. Two fast through trains to Colorado daily. The famous Colorado Special, only one night to Denver. For booklets, and full information, apply to any ticket agent of the North Western Line. July 9. Gravel and Sand. We are now prepared to deliver gravel and sand in any quantity or will sell same by the load to those wishing tc haul it, but none to be taken from my pits without first notifying us either by calling at my office or by telephone. Aug 27 WM. BONSLETT. Wowi n Wei! as Ren An M fiserabie iijr Kidney Bladder TrouMe. ;#Mhey trouble preys upon tlld mind, discourages and fesseus 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 mon for a child to be born4 afflicted with -weak kidneys. If thte child urinates toooften, if the urine scalds the flesh, or if, when the child reaches an age when it should be able to control tlie 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 of the kidneys and bladder and not to a habit as most people suppose. Women as well asinen are made miser­ able with kidney and bladder trouble, and both need the same great remedy The mild and the immediate Swamp-Root is soon realized, by druggists, in fifty- cent and one-dollar . ...t size bottles. You may have a sample bottle by mail free,' also a Ho pamphlet telling all about Swamp-Root, including many of the thousands of testi­ monial letters received from sufferers cured. In writing Dr. Kilmer & Co,, Binghamtou, N. Y., be sure and mention this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad­ dress, 'CinghamtOu, N. Y., 011 every lK»ttle. effect of It is sold An Ideal Ail-Around Newspaper. Probably no other newspaper in the United States can show so brilliant an array of special features suited to the tastes and needs of every member of the family as the Chicago Record-Herald. Its regnlar daily and Sunday features include the letters of William E Curtis and Walter Wellman, besides the special dispatches from the great centers. Next in importance comes the Record Herald's unparalleled foreign news service, em bracing its own special cables and those of the New York Herald, World, Journal of Commerce and Associated Press. Its pages devoted to commercial and financial news of all kinds are un­ surpassed in scope and accuracy. Among other noteworthy features are its popular sporting page, its sound editorials, Riser's humorous "Alternat­ ing Currents," the lively "Stories of tht Street and Town," the railroad and in­ surance columns, music and drama, society and clubs, daily reviews of the latest books, the continued story, the "Woman Beautiful" department, the daily fashion article, "Meals for a Day," news of the lakes, etc., besides a com­ plete array of local and domestic news all uniting to give the people of Chi cago and the Northwest a complete and interesting all-around newspaper. The Sunday Magazine of the Record-Herald ife an artistic and literary triumph. Famous authors and illustrators, fine paper and presswork, combine to make it the rival of the great independent periodicals and a distinct departure in Sunday journalism. It Can't Be Beat. The best of all teachers is expferience. C. M. Harden, of Silver City, North Carolina, says: "I find Electiic Bitters does all that's claimed for i t. For Stom­ ach, Liver and Kidney troubles it can't be beat. I have tried it and find it a most excellent medicine." Mr. Harden is right; it's the best of all medicines also for weakness, lame back, and all run down conditions. Best too for chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at N. H. Petesch's drug store. 50c, Low Rates East via The North Western Line. Low round-trip rates will be made from points on the North Western Line for the Prohibition National Conven­ tion, Columbus, Ohio, July 9 to 18; B. Y. P. U., Cleveland, Ohio, July 6 to 8; G. A. R. Encampment, Toledo, Ohio, August 27 to 30, and Knights of Pyth­ ias Conclave, Boston, Mass., July Hi to August 3. For full particulars apply to agents, Chicago & North Western Ry .July :30. Qne dollar a year for The Weekly In­ ter-Ocean; $1.50 a year for The Plain- dealer. Or both by our recent special arrangement, $1.75 for fifty-two weeks of genuine news from far and near. Spring and Summer Goods OUR LINE IN DRESS GOODS IS NOW COM- PLETE: SUITINGS, GINGHAMS,- PERCALES, WAISTINGS, ETC., ETC. Fresh Groceries, Fruits and the following brands Of flour: CERESOTA, PILLSBURY BEST AND SPENCER'S. F. A. BOH LANDER. WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. J Hi (r OF WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS. Capital Stock, $25,000. EOFFICERS:; EDWIN L. WAGNER, President. PARKER S. WEBSTER, Vice-President. SIMON STOFFEL, Vice-President. CARL W. STENGER, Cashier. CHECKING ACCOUNTS, SAVINGS AC­ COUNTS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT, DOnESTlC AND FOREIGN EXCHANOE, COLLECTIONS, NOTARY PUBLIC. : ; 3 percent paid on Savings Ac­counts and Time Cer. tificates of Deposit^ F M Carpenter smiles when he sees our wagon back up with A LOAD OF LUMBER for he knows he can do a good job and do it quickly. A good Carpenter is as much p'eased with such a job as you would be. It means reputation for him, money saved for you. Thetporal, of course, is to buy your Lumber here and get the BEST. YOURS TRULY, i IT Olilbur Cumber J) THIS STOKE IS OPEN EVERY EVE­ NING EXCEPTING TUESDA Y AND T H U R S D A Y BLOCK & BETHKE -- TELEPHONE, NUMBER 541. Best Quality Here at Lowest Prices Muslin Underwear! Ladies' Gowns,, made of a good quality muslin, em broidery trimmed and tucked yoke, choice of all sizes, each 49c Better quality and handsomely trimmed gowns at 98o and $1.39 Misses' Skirts and Gowns at prices that sell them. All embroidery and lace trimmed at 39c, 49Q, 69C, 98C and $1.39 Ladies', Misses' and Children's Muslin Drawers, neat­ ly tucked and embroidery and lace trimmed, at. 15c, 25c, 49c and 98c Ladies' Muslin Skirts, all new patterns, at 87c, 9ffc and $1.39 Heatherbloom Petticoats in brown and blue striped, 14-inch flounce, the latest creation, at........ $1.98 Shoes and Slippers! Ladies', Misses' and Children's White Canvas Oxfords 86c, 98c, $1.10, $1.19, $1.26, $1 36 LADIES' OXFORDS! We are offering Ladies' Oxfords in tan, patent colt and kid, in all the new shapes, at . $1.36, $1.98, $2.86. *2.49 and $3.00 Shoes and Slippers for Men, Women and Children at prices that make it a pleasure to show them. Will you be shown? Don't forget our Grocery Department. It offers some big \Tilues all the time. -to. .4,-m xy - V • • v* ' ^ -if?* *4 4 Mi, )