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iP/i r 11 Vj,„ {* vV U;,. /$• >*,;•• 14- "' II:,-1 )}$' < "St' •t .•^.y Ipi ?!' i ft\> '• •i fit •-• I ' - . (W- J, . •**•<***<$• ?f, V ' /• • / V - - : -v » ?r v «• i#' ' « >*\ **? . '- ' - ^ "£ • * ' *"- i, r C° •S T".-v .. ,._ P».vJ;" 'Xr- %*i &•***•$ f ' at ten "per reduction dufin the ilmonth 0^ I OF A PERSONAL NATURE ;VIWE - ENTERTALHF WHERE WE QO.&M AND ILLINOIS. of Comfort ~"^K I$$J is a Hot Water Bottle. If there is any one thing that t^ie human body likes most it is warmth. Cold feet for a single night even costs more in discomfort than the cost of a Hat Water Bottle that would keep feet warm for a thousand nights. Every member of the family should have one. Considering their durability the cost is but a trifle. We have the good kind. 75c and upward flr* usa#.!*,'.'*1' frfci'o.tww, .n »'. iwyiyi'H'f'ipga N. Druggist. Petesch • McHenry. 4$ '*£ SK" f i t " • x • r-J =^v of manure is $2,02 to $7.07 per ton; ^'tbe.-wgwt- way to apply it is With a spreader; the right spreader i s the Cloverleaf Spreader; the right place to buy it is at WM. STOF- FEVS.' kcHENRJf;. jtbe right time to t>uy is NOW; the right telephone numbers; Residence 391, office 7m Call;V;^ ;; :: William Stoffel CENTERVILLE, MctlENRY, ILLINOIS. v. : . .p • ,*x per pair. Made at our own V shop and guar a n t e e d . K ' . < ,iV>r•*'\ ' * _t i n i ODT7 %J • L/• . L/ 1 JU4 'fS MeBrary SttomlM » Compiny of Vlaftore Dnrlnc th« W««k - Whom W« Kntertalui .i-. George Frennd waa a Chicago visitor Wednesday. ~ John F. Miller attended fc» business In Chicago Wednesday. - Mrs. W. F. Holtz was a Chicago pas­ senger this (Thursday) morning. Charles Kapple of GrayBlake was a caller in to win last Sunday evening: Glenn Thomas of Woodstock spent Banday at the home of W. P. Oallaher. C. M. Adams of Johnsburgh boarded the Chicago train at. this a tat ion this (Thursday) morning. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Matthews spent a recent day at the home of their daugh­ ter. Mrs. Bert McCanncui, in Ring wood. Miss Nellie Clemens returned to Mitchell. S. D , Saturday morning, aft­ er speuding the holiday vacation at the houie of her parents here. She was accompanied as far as Chicago by her father, Vi;, "' i/-*" Solan" correspondent to Richmond Gazette: Richard McLaughlin and wife of McHenry started Monday to walk to Minnesota to visit rol&tiven. They got as far as Solon and decided the weather looked too threatening to continue their walk, so they returned home Tuesday. Fred Adams returned Monday even­ ing from a few days' visit with Chicago friends. Fred ~ emphatically declares that the report that has been circulated about town to the effect that he had tanen unto himself a wife is absolutely false. So we take it for granted that he ia not married. COONS PROVOKE LAUGH/ER. tt»orcifk ltluatrel* Flay to '«ncM at (be C«utrat, > . QUARTER OF A CENTURY. • v .. n«ma Clipped from Sit* rta(n««4rt ot ;/'4 . January 9,1884.' The Georgia Minstrels, given by the Empire Stock company of McHenry at the Central opera house last Saturday and Sunday evenings, were greeted by large audiences each evening. The first part of the program, which consisted exclusively of choruses, solos and jokes, was of a high order, each participant taking his or her part in a pleasing wanner, and to the great de­ light of the listeners. The second part, which consisted of specialty work, was opened up by the Misses Lillian and Kate Heimer, who favored the audience with some fine' selections ou the Notre Dame cathedral chimes. Gottlieb Meyers, as Frezinna, the king of the air, caused great excite­ ment and laughter thru his wonderful (?) exhibition of strength, as well as his aerial work on the trapeze. Casper Bickler as Peter Piper, the upside down clown, was next to entertain, and was well received. Miss Margaret Ward, in her "Address to Women Only," wf*s surely "there some" when it came to handing "lemons" to the men. Her work was great. "The audience was next entertained by the Misses Kate Heimer, Anna Miller, Theresa Barbian, Annabelle Heimer and Anna Meyers in clever Bongs and dances. The farce, "Mrs. Pepper's Ghost," was cleverly executed by Misses Margaret Ward and May me Heimer and J. W. Smith. It also had its share of applause. The Indian novelty, "Rainbow," by Miss Lillian Heimer, assisted by the Indian chorus, was presented in true profes­ sional style and easily won the admira­ tion of all. Mr. F. C. Going spoke on the topics of the day iu his usual pleas­ ing way, while the performance came to a close with "Broncho Buster Jim,' a beautiful Western song, by Chas. G. Frett and cowboy chorus. Great credit ia due Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Smith, who trained the members of the company and who are mainly re­ sponsible for the excellent success of the entertainment. . President Helps Orphans. Hundreds of orphans have been help­ ed by the President of The Industrial and Orphan's Home at Macon, Ga., who writes: "We have used Electric Bitters in this Institution for nine years. It has proved a most excellent medicine for Stomach, Liver and Kidney troubles. We regard it as one of the best family medicines on earth." It invigorates the vital organs, purifies the blood, aids di­ gestion, creates appetite. To strengthen and build up thiu, pale, weak children or ruft-down people it has no equal. Beet for female complaints.. Only 50c. at N. H. Petesch's. Place Your Order Now. The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every posi- office in the country circular let ter to the public, urging everyone to use en­ velopes with a return card printed thereon. Every business man, farmer or person of any occupation should have his name and address printed op his envelopes, thus injuring their return to the sender if any mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plaindealer office and leave orders for this stationery and it will be put up in first-class manner. Brave Fire Laddies often receive severe burhs, putting oat fires, then use Bucklen's Arnica Salve and forget them. It soon drives out pain. For Burns, Scalds, Wounds, Cuts and Bruises it's earth's greatest healer Quickly cares Skin Eruptions, Old Sores, Boils, Ulcers, Felons; best Pile onre made. Relief is instant 25c at N. H. Peteech's. We are flow enjoying the fineet run of sleighing in this section enjoyed for many years. - The citizens of ftingwood have now a resident physician in the person of jbr. John Soothill. It is understood that the girls have adopted the following inotto. for leap year: "If yon see what you want ask for it." Justed Bros,, furniture dealers, in­ form us that they will soon move into their new quarters, the store now occu­ pied by I N. Mead, which they hav« purchased. """ Geo. Hanly went to Chicago last week, where he expeots to remain dur­ ing the wiuittr. The Hanly Brothers are running an extensive milk business in the <!ity. The ice biiahiesk, under the supervi­ sion of John Meyers, is progressing rap idly and the ice honses iu this village are being filled with a No. 1 quality of ice. John is pushing the work with his usual vigor. The medical profession of McHenry is to have an accession to its ranks in the person of Dr. L. H. Tom^atigli, late of Wankegan, who has decided to take up hia residence*in this village for ihe practice of bis profession. Two tramps entered the office yester­ day; we tipped the wink to the deVil to bring the shot gun; he proceeded to comply and after a vigorous searcfrre- ported it missing; someone had luckily spirited it away. They escaped unhurt. The Marepgo Republican says the dairy and stock men thereabouts are paying ont from $800 to $1,000 per day for ground feed, corn meal, etc., to feed their stock. This, expense is occasioned mostly by the failure of their corn crop We learn*"that""James""WatsonT'of Queen Anne Prairie,"" in this county, was married on Dec. 27 to a Miss Mc- Cune of St. James, Minn. We have been aware that the "Captain" was on the "war path" for several'years past, hut bad no idea he would carry the war so far into "Africa." However, we congratulate him upon his perseverance and wish him a safe and easy veyage on the tumultuous sea of life. The ^ldest weather that has been known in this section for many years was experienced on Friday and Satur­ day of last week, the thermometer ranging all the way from 80 to 40 de­ grees below zero, in different localities. Business was almost entirely suspended, frozen ears and faces being the penalty for those who dared to venture oat. It moderated a little on Sunday, and at writing, Tuesday afternoon, it js what might be called snug winter weather. If the past week is what they call an open winter, we want no more of it. Married--At the residence of John Faulkner, Genoa Junction, Wis., on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1884, by Rev, Grover C. Clark, Mr. Charles W. Slafter and Miss Minerva Ostrander, both of Mc Henry. The groom noticed above has been air employe of this office for the past four years, and, without even hint­ ing the matter to as, he has gone off and deliberately stuck his neck into the matrimonial yoke, and we have nothing to say but--(excuse these tears). But seriously, this young conple, who have now agreed to travel life's thorny pith together, have our best wishes for a long, prosperous and happy life; and when old age comes on, may a numer­ ous progeny surround their hearthstoue to make happy their declining y«ar«. Selahl A Horrible Hold-Up. "About ten years ago my brother was "held up" in his work, health and hap­ piness by what was believed to be hope­ less Consumption," writes W. R. Lips­ comb, of Washington, N. C. "He took all kinds of remedies and treatment from several doctors, but found no help till he used Dr. King's New Discovery and was wholly cifred by six bottles. He is a well man today." It'i quick to relieve and the surest cure for weak or sore lungs, Hemorrhages, Coughs and Colds. Bronchitis, La Grippe, Asthma and all Bronchial affections. 50c and $1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by N. H. Petesch. If yon have entertained company from a distance, gone on a visit yourself, met with an accident, have sickness or death In the family, entertained at a party bad a marriage in the family or any other bit of news that may be of general interest, hand or mail it to this office for publication. All items will be thankfully received. F. O. Gant» the auctioneer. B ffcMlilBil IIWII KMftPf Freralewor fltKUawir XHaeaxe. Most people do. pot realize the alarm- fag increase leii'WltiisBW^fevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis­ orders are the ost common diseases that pre- vail, they are almost the last recognized by patient and phy­ sicians, wko con­ tent themselves with doctoring the effect*, while the orig- iinal disease undermines the system.- What To Do. There is comfort in the knowledge KO 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 of Swamp-Root is soon realized. It stands the highest Tor its wonderful cures of the most dis tressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by drag- gists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. may' have a sample bottle and a boofci that tells all about it., both sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Pi"g- harnton, N. Y. When E»as»of Swamp-Boot, writing mention this paper and don't iliake any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the address, Binghamtou, N. Y. Oscillating anti-tip .bob nleigbs Win. Stoffel's. at The Flrlitfni Partcon. If more such plays as "Tha Fighting Parson" were offered for public approv­ al there would be more consideration given the melodramatic field than has been given in the past. While the play is full of comedy, sensation and me­ chanical stage effects, it ia also uplift­ ing in its moral and spiritual teachings. The leading character of th«s play is that of a young minister who has adopt ed modern methods in his efforts to point out the right paths to those who inhabit the slum districts of our great cities. The parson is liberal and broad minded in hia views and with his ath letic qualifications combined with bis natural friendliness to the down trodden of mankind, the results of his work are most marvelous. "The Fighting Par­ son" will play an engagement of one night at the Central opera house Fri­ day, Jan. 15. W. F. Mann, the pro­ ducer, has mounted the play in a most sumptuous manner and ha? surrounded John A. Preston with a most suit^l.le cast, which includes Lida Hall in the •principal comedy role. Don't Get a Divorcer > A western judge granted a divorce on account of ill-temper and bad breath' Dr. King's New Life Pills would have prevented it. They cure Constipation, causing bad breath and Liver Trouble, the ill-temper, * dispel oolds, banish headaches, conquer chills. 25c at N. H. Petesch's. ,, . The Plaindealer will be sent to «ny address on trial three months for twenty- five cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other­ wise ordered, Try it, i i. «. , "u rues fffi * V, LlCf* f t . , A r V V " & *" yS|!Highest, market^ - -Wr" prices paid for i®furs of every de- script ion.* Bring i^themtous. Tel- liJjjephone No. 222v <(Vt McHENRY, ILLINOIS. >•*:-% r : £ "Xs" . !i:;" COLD WEATHER--§r( '•W tcr sud1 * "'Win L. e have a complete line of Cold Weather Goods :as arfe needed at this time of the year, •ir is now here in dead earnest and we are pupated for it with an elegant new line- of Overshoes, Rubbers, Mittens, Winter Shoes and Stockings, Mufflers,v Furs, Caps, Coats t&nri, in fact, anything and everything thsct? ^lollies the human body. Let us serve you. .# BOHLANDER WESt JWctlEPfRV, ILLINOIS. V '•JMj '-t. t •• J & V'-r A * "P<?"' *.• • -iAiaS-t.'i"' i Ha.p| w. ; New Y eafir' Ik in / ' <r X ' f. wee and H you start rig New Year to keep doing'tfcil ^ 7 - c Honey spent cannot be recalled, but a part of what you earn during 1909 can be saved weekly* ;/Will you make the start? Our Savings Department will help you --deposit, a DOLLAR or MORE today. We increase the amount with 3 per cent interest. ^ " 7V • HP; ^ > •-* .4 - f * 1..- 4' . t .. -Ti - % 0 / w ;; ',iV: 4 LUMBER, PEED AND COAL WEST McHENRY, - ILLINOIS. Cloak Sale! All Cloaks, Ladies' and Children'?, must be,sold! Cloak Sal# 5 While they last at unheard of cut prices. Come see for yourself. Cloak Salel Ladies' Coat that sold at $14.50 now on sale at the low price of $10.00. „ Cloak Salel To sell them quickly we will of%jr. , ,$i 2 number for. ww?..:. $9 Children's Coats! Sold for less than / manufacturer's co^. See them. • v - £ -,V . " ^ e r 1$*, ' . ,v'• • - ••• 4^" ; ^ -Thanking the public for its liberal p.itronage . "^5" Tor 1908, we ask for a continusinrr of the «. s - - • . * *4$ • s same and wish you all a happy and pro«- - ~J BLOCK & BETHKE • ' v •' m • ». "* >• » 'A . '4̂ Clean, up-to-date 1908 Children's Coats selling at 1 Bargain Prices. Children's Coats now selling at &75, tt.25, $4.50, $3, & g.90. ALL MUST GO! • v - £ -,V . " ^ e r 1$*, ' . ,v'• • - ••• 4^" ; ^ -Thanking the public for its liberal p.itronage . "^5" Tor 1908, we ask for a continusinrr of the «. s - - • . * *4$ • s same and wish you all a happy and pro«- - ~J BLOCK & BETHKE • ' v •' m • ». "* >• » 'A . '4̂ We need a big knife to cut the prices on our en­ tire line of Coats. $14.50 Coat - •.V ^ .4 ^|$io.o<»r- i;"5 $!3.oo Coat . ';•? now&;a| . $10.00 Coat - , now . tr: $7 75 : : r.̂ 5.75 Coat ; 4 now ^ ^,^"$4.00 k 1 : . iri . • 4. <«&• • . . * . - 0 . ffl'sk v.S? m , . . . . . . . . . , m :,rf.... . ,.. ^, *j? "At, ^ * .