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-i WV IS -fif, 8i#:St Suits and overcoats at ten per cent reduction during the month of January 1909. !i? t }•&&>*•' J. W. Freund WEST ilcHENRY, ILLINOIS. The Bottle of Comfort is a Hot Water Bottle. If there is any one thing that the human body likes most it is warmth. Cold feet for a single night even costs more in discomfort than the cost of a Hot 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 N. H. Petesch Druggist. - McHenry. The Right Value of manure is $2.02 to $7.07* per ton; the right way to apply it is with a spreader; the right spreader is the Cloverleaf Spreader; the right place to buy it is at WM. STOF- FEL'S, McHENRY; the right time to buy is NOW; the right telephone number is: Residence 391, office 772. Call. :: :: :: :: :: m Stoffel CENTERVILLE, McHENRY, ILLINOIS. PANTS! $3.50 per pair. Made at our own shop and guar a n t e e d . J. D. LODTZ A Lesson In Grammar. In a certain mountainous region tte teachers are appointed with little ques­ tion concerning: their grammatical orthodoxy. Occasionally, however, a wave of school reform sweeps through the valleys, and nndeslred examina­ tions are thrust upon embarrassed ped­ agogues. It was during one of these periods of intellectual discomfort that the follow­ ing sentence was given: "The bird flew over the house." Accompanying It was the query, "Is 'flew' a reguiar or an irregular verb?" One teacher after another shook bis head hopelessly despite the slow, thought inspiring fashion in which the examiner repeated the perplexing fact that "The -- bird -- flew --over -- the -- house." Finally a man roe« in the rear, and, with the assurance of one who puts his trust in logic and a practical knowl­ edge of natural history, he volunteered a solution. Said he: "If that bird, which flew over the house was a wild goose, it went in a straight, regular line, so. the verb is regular. But if it was a peck wood that flew over the house, then it went in a crooked, zigzag line, and so the verb is irregular." All but the grammar bound exam iner were satisfied with this sensible and rational explanation. -- Youth's Companion. QUARTER OF A CENTURY. ittmM Clipped from The Pl*lnd**lrr of January 16,1814. Artistic Slips. It Is a frequent matter of lamenta tion on the part of artists that one of their numbet may spend genius and time on a piece of work, only to fail conspicuously in small detail. There is a story that one Royal acade­ mician gave a hand five fingers and a thumb and that another painted a live lobster bright red. The clever Goodall had been engaged in painting a number of laborers drag ging a huge stone across the desert when a man of science entering the studio said to him: "I say, Goodall, If you want those fellows to pull thai stone you must double their number It would require Just twice as many for the task." But it Is not modern painters alone who slip up on points of accuracy. Even Albrecht Durer in a scene repre­ senting Peter denying Christ painted one of the Roman soldiers in the act of smoking. Turner put a rainbow be side the sun, and in another picture he got fearfully tangled in the ship's rig­ ging.--Chicago Record-Herald. Fixing a Photograftsr. Senator Stone of Missouri once made himself unpopular with a certain pho­ tographer. The latter individual ap­ peared at the senator's room at • the capitol and announced that he was there to take a picture. Stone expostu­ lated, but In vain. A few days later the photographer again appeared and presented the pictures and also a bill for $10. Remembering how hopeless was his argument against having the picture taken, Senator Stone decided it would be still more useless for him to decline to pay for them. So be wrote a check. After the man's name was on the check he wrote the word "Photo- grafter." When the man presented the check at the senate disbursing office for pay­ ment, he was required to indorse the check and write after his name, just as it was written on the face of the check, the word "Photo-grafter."--St. Louis Republic. . A Limit to His Power. A curious historical anecdote is hand­ ed down from the time of James I. James, being in want of £20,000, ap­ plied to the corporation for a loan. The corporation refused. The king insist­ ed. "But, sire, you cannot compel us," said the lord mayor. "No," exclaim­ ed James, "but I'll ruin you and the city forever. I'll remove my courts of law, my court itself and my parlia­ ment to Winchester or to Oxford and make a desert of Westminster, and then think what will become of you!" "May it please your majesty*1," replied the lord mayor, "you are at liberty to remove yourself and your courts to wherever you please; but, sire, there will always be one consolation to the merchants of London--your majesty cannot take the Thames along with your* Garrick'. Wit. David Garrick on one occasion passed Tyburn as a huge crowd was assem­ bling to witness the execution of a criminal. "Who is he?" asked the great actor of a friend who accompa­ nied him. "I believe his name Is Vowel," was the reply. "Ah," said Garrick, "I wonder which of the vowels he is, for there are sev­ eral. At all events it is certain that it Is neither U nor I!"--London Saturday Review. ^ Quite Natural. "Of course," said the tourist, "you know all about the antidotes for snake biter' "Certainly," replied the explorer. "Well, when a snake bites you what's the thing you do?" "Yell."--Philadelphia Press. Two Roads. First Mother (reading letter from son at college) t- Henry's letters always send me to the dictionary. Second Mother (resignedly) -- That's nothing. Jack's always send me to the bank - Puck. 8ource of Supply. Minister--My dear little boy, why don't you get an umbrella? Jakey-- Since pa has quit going to church he never brings home any more umbrel­ las.---Jewish Ledger. Every misfortune can be subdued wltt patteno*.--Socrates. Don't Get a Divorce. A western judge granted a divorce on account of ill-temper and bad breath Dr. King e New Life Pills would have prevented it. They cure Constipation, causing bad breath and Liver Trouble, the ill-temper, dispel colds, banish headaches, conquer chills. 25c at N. H. PeteHch's. The Plaindealer will be sent to any address on trial three months for twenty- flye cents, and will be discontinued at the expiration of that time unless other­ wise ordered, QfryU, Died--In thia village, on Saturday, Jan. 13, 1884, Florence, daughter of Rev. L. G. Powers, aged four yfears and six month?, Harry Holmes started with a team for Anrora on Tnesday morning. He took down a piano for Mrs. J. W. Smith, nee Miss Mattie McOmber. John Myers has finished filling the ice houses in this village, and has, we believe, gone to Fox Lake, to fill t*he ice houses for the Chicago clubs. Hapgood Parks, son of John Parks, has been quite low with typhoid fever, but. is now reported better. Mr. Parks is also confined to the house and threat­ ened with fever. £. Griswold, who we noticed ft few weeks ago as making a trip to Tennes­ see, informs us that he has bought a farm near the city of Jackson, in that state, and will move with his family there some time next mouth. Geo Watson, who waft under bail to appear at the circuit court, charged with burning the hay stacks of Homer Clemens, arrived here on Friday last from Michigan, and is at Woodstock this week prepared to stand his trial. We learn that a contract has btien made with Mr. Merrihew, of Elgin, tor a crayon picture of the late Pjepf. S. D. Baldwin, which is to be hnng in ' the jpper room of trar public school. The picture is to be 18x21, handsomely framed, and Will be a just tribute to a noble man, and will show in what high regard his memory is held by both scholars and patrons of our pnblic school. That the picture will be a good one no one who has seen any of Mr. Merrihew's work will for a moment doubt. Miss Mary Hewes, a sister-in-law of John J. Flnsky, was frozen to death while on her way home from this vil­ lage on Monday night. The particu­ lars, as we learn them, are as follows: Mr. Flnsky lives some four miles south­ east of this village. Miss Hewes started for home about four o'clock. She rode to within about a half mile of home with James Kennaelly apd started across the field towards the house. It was then getting quite dark. It is surmised she must have become bewildered and wandered from the path into the woods Not coming home when expected, a search was instituted late in the even­ ing and she was tracked around the lot and through the woods, which showed that several times she had come within a few rods of the house. She was finally found about two miles from the honse, near the river, lying on a bank of snow in an unconscious condition, and lived but a few minutes after. From her tracks it is judged she must have traveled ten or twelve miles. Miss Hewes was about 48 years of age, and has resided here for many years. 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 thin, pale, weak children or run-down people it has no equal. Best for female complaints. Only 50c at N. H. Petesch's. Sltei The KMnrs An Weakened bj OTcr-Werh. Unhealthy Kidneys Hake Impure Blood, It used to be considered that only Urinary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys, but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these most important organs. The kidneys filter and purify theblood-- that is their work. Therefore, when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body is affected and how every organ seems to fail to do its duty. If you are sick or " feel badly," begin taking the great kidney remedy, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health. A trial will convince anyone. If vou are sick you can make no mis­ take'by first doctoring your kidneys. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases, and is sold on its merits by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles. You may have a sample bottle HomtcESwamp Roo?, by ma.il free,, also a'pamphlet teiliiu. you how to find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble. Mention this paper when writing to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing- hamton, N. Y. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Swamp-Root, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad­ dress, Binghamton, N. Y.,on every bottle. Place Tour Order Now. The government postal authorities hare caused to be posted in every posi- office in the country circular letter 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 on his envelopes, thus insuring their return to the sender if anv 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. A Horrible Hold-Up. "About ten years ago-my brother wks "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 cured by six bottles He is a well man today." It's 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, had 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. Read The Plaindealer. Varm For Kent, Caah or Shares. For rent for the year >1909, cash or share rent, what is known as the Peck farm in the north half of Sec. 10, town­ ship 44, town of Nunda, McHenry connty, 2i miles south of McHenry, con­ sisting of 280 acres of well improved land. Will repair buildings to suit renter; 210 acres plowed land, 70 acres of very good pasture. Cash rent to be paid monthly. Write to 28 J. A. KITTLE, Kempton, 111. Watch the label upon your paper, as your name may be next to be taken from our list. We positively cannot forward papers unless they are paid for within one year. Nearly one hundred names have been taken from our lists since the new postoffice ruling went into effect April 1. F. O. Gang the auctioneer. He gnar an tees satisfaction. n i v \ riiiv Highest • market prices paid for furs of every de­ scription. Bring them to us. Tel­ ephone No, 222. CS.fIow«rd&Son HENRY, ILLINUi COLD WEATHER We have a complete line _ ^uch as are needed at this, time of the year. Winter is now here in dead earnest and we arc prepared for it with an elegant new line of Overshoes, Rubbers, Mittens; Winter Shoes and Stockings, Mufflers, Furs, Caps, Coats and, in fact, anything and everything that [clothes the btiman body. X*et us serve yoti. L̂: F. A. BOHLANDER WEST McHENRY* ILLINOIS. Hacppy ew Year Will Be Yours you start right in the first week of the ew Year to SAVE MONEY and p doing so! Honey spent cannot be recalled/but a plirt 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 tokiay. We increase the amount with 3 pc|r cent interest. ST McHENRY STATE BANK 3€f lADQUARTEItS FOR | LUMBER, 'FEED AND COAL r (0. WEST McHENRV, - ILLINOIS. 'Phone 541. Block & Bethke McHenryJII WE MUST REDUCE OUR STOCK OUR YEAR ENDS FEBRUARY 15, 1909, and by that time we must have our inventory transferred to our books. We find our shelves overstocked and must move several thousand dollars' worth of goods by that time in order to have our stock compare with other years. During the balance of this mooth we will offer on ALL LINES SOME VERY ATTRACTIVE PRICES. :: :: > :: :: $I.OO GROCERIES Coffee you are paying 20c per pound Tor, we offer y o u 7 p o u n d s f o r . . Extra choice M^ay picking, sun dried Japan Tea> ^0° quality, per pound..v.. GET THE HABIT--Buy your Groceries at, this store. Always fresh, pure and the best. 4* 50c all-wool Dress Goods, 36-inches wide, now setting at 39c 75c, «85c and $1.00 44-in. all-wool Dress Material, now selling at. ..49c 12-4 extra size Bed-Blankets, a big saving, now $1.29 Children's and Misses' tennis flannel Night Gowns, worth up to 75c each, now it . . . • • • 39c SHOES! SHOES! See the Shoe we are offering in Glen's and Ladies* 41^ at per pair UNDERWEAR. Men's fleeced-lined 49c Children's wool and fleeced-lined Underwear at reduced PRICES. Men's all wool Staley Underwear at....... . $1.00, $1.25, $1.50