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N-' f, wr.\ 1^ :"t' are better than others; r ' 1 r* K : ' ^ r - \ th" &ypf ... ' :><'*:.-1!. rj vM i. A\ - >M lii ASHBRCCi ^ they, oost mor», to buy, and' t h e y m u s t bring more when soldi Sincerety Clothes are best value. We'd advise you! not to pay less, be­ cause NOBLE INHERITANCE IS THE ACCUMULATION OF THE PAST CENTURIES OF HISTORY! * . you s&ve m money you'll lose in service. Grtiaranteed to hold shape, because all the fabrics are seasoned by the London process, which takes every bit of shrink out of the cloth, and therefore every, bit of sag out of the clothes. That's why a Sincerity Suit won't bulge at the breast, pull away at the neck or break at the lapel. Special models for young men and different ideas for older men. SIJ^REfY CLOTHES SHOP fir I" K ' it >i ; i U .:±£- SO ARE WE. I: & WM. STOFFEL, - McHENRY tvith a full line of New Tiger Cultivators; MoCormick Mow­ ers in 5, 6 and 7 foot; McCor- jnick Grain Binder; McCormiok liay Rakea in 26, 28 and 32 teeth; MoCo:rmick Binder Twine in Standard and Sisal; Ignition atteries; Hay Loaders, Hay ^Carriers and. Track; Truck Wag­ ons and Milk Wagons. Janes- .ville Bu gp^ies in steel and rubber |tires. Engine, Mower and Bin­ der repairing a specialty. We know now. Make your Grants known to us. :: :: :: • is>y $ r '/Ml . T\ ,"4rV * 'ft J. (ILLINOIS. WEST McHENRY, Kiwt Tfigr AWE NOW is the time to think about spring painting and decorating. We car­ ry a full line of Sun Proof paints and varnishes. Alsjo brushes in all sizes and prices. Our stock Is larger than ever before. Call and look over our line before buying. We guarantee to It would be too bad to dero* rate your home In the ordi* nary way. simply becausl of not knowing you could do It better for less money w tlh Alnbastlne. Better find out all about Alabaatlaft first, anyway OA *t our store and bm tbfe lltbastiu Portfolio of Prize Desifas It is worth looking at even IF inta»-you have no unmediata tion of decorating. Save you money. CfcN lERVII^LE HARDWARE Mtai Etattt* Ratxiall Sprain on *he S*l>- wt,'<Thrn the A««n OnallncraaalnitlPar- W« of this twentieth century eateem onr pelves fortunate in being heirs to a noble inheritance,--the inheritors of the precious accumulations of the past centuries of history. It ought to be of great importance to as to know that the race to which we belong, the Aryan, has always played the leading part in the drama of the world's civilization. The people of historic times, of the first gen­ eration, were also heirs of a great legacy, bat the little knowledge we have of what was discovered, invented and thought oat by man daring the unmeas­ ured epoetas before history began cannot help but impress upon our minds that a vast estate was transmitted hy 'prebia* toric to historic men. We do not know when mail fifst ap­ peared upon earth, btat we do know that in ages long past, when both the climate abd outline of oar continents were very different from what they are now, primitive man roamed over them with anitaa!s now extinct; and that about 5000 B. C., when the historic cur­ tain first rises, in some parts of tbe country there were nations and civiliza­ tions that bear evidence of slow growth thru long periods of time. But as we foliow man in his first pain­ ful steps in the path of civilization, in his early hard and narrow life, our in­ terest in the traveler becomes deepened and we shall follow more closely and with more sympathy this wonderful be­ ing, "child of earth and heaven," the heir of all ages, as he journeys onward toward enlightenment. Indeed, the liomans looked down upon these early historic men merely as barbarians, yet it is well for us to bear in mind that all the progress which civilization has since made is built upon the foundations which they slowly' and diligently laid daring unknown centuries of toil and strife, and it is to them we owe the establishment of many salutary customs which help not a little to bind society together today. History, in a general way, may be de­ fined as a record of mankind, but in a more special view, it is the rise and progress of thoee famous people whose doing* constitute the history of civiliza­ tion. Of what advantage is history as a high school study? During our fonr years in high school, we have taken the study of Ancient and English history and a general review of American his­ tory, and have certainly found that study to be a very valuable and interest­ ing branch of knowledge. We have ob­ tained a grand idea of the several steps in the progress of the world's civiliza­ tion. Indeed, it would have been really impossible to appreciate onr own civility had we not in Ancient history learned the rude state of affairs that existed in those early times; and by studying Eng­ lish history a student can justly estimate the value of the free government of the dear old United States. "History," says Fuller, "maketh a young man to be old without either wrinkles or gray hair, privileging him with the expe­ rience of age, without either the infirm- ities or inoonviences thereof." The entire historical period, com­ mencing with the early empires of the East and coming down to oar own times, is by modern students divided into three periods, namely, ancient, medieval and modern history. Ancient history extends from the earliest period to the fall of the Western Roman em­ pire in 476 A. D., but dates are reckoned only from the birth of ChriBt, the cen tral point in history. Each nation has contributed something very important to the common stock of civilization. The Egyptians gave tis mechanical arts; the Greeks, arc and literature; the Heb­ rews, religion, and the Rowans taught us the art of law-making and political organization. Thus we see how large a debt modern civilization owes to the culture of these ancient people. Medieval history embraces the years intervening between the fall of the Ro­ man empire and the close of the fifteenth century. The chief characteristics of this period are the Dark Ages, so called by way of special distinction, UU wCCuUUl of the rude and benighted state of soci­ ety during that time; and the Age of Revival, during which time progress was making alow but sure advances. The last century of this period is espe­ cially noted because of the many im­ provements and discoveries which seemed to open the eyes of man. It is said to be the age of "Intellectual eman­ cipation/' Man came to know the real worth of himself, and theee important political and intelleotual movement* herald the approach of the modern age. The discovery of America by Colum­ bus in 1492 is usually allowed to mark the beginning of modern history, which is divided into two distinct periods. First is the Era of Reformation, which is distinguished by its great religious movements. Almost all the wars of this period were religious wars, and the result of theee struggles "was and will be the securing of religious freedom to all the world. Second, the Era of Revolu­ tion, characterized by the great conflict between despotic and liberal ideas, re sultiug in the triumph of democratic principles of government, giving the people the privilege to govern them­ selves. But while one age is passing away another is coming into prominence, and that age is the "new age." Dnring the •£ fifty years the distinctive feature of society has wholly ohanged. Civiliza­ tion has entered upon what is called the Industrial Age or the Age of Ma­ terial Progress. The rapidity with which inventions have been introduced marvelous, and by these inventions the most remote parts of the earth have (ptthar J'Mm ** ^ ""' •' , .% X- ftMb," says Professor Ely, "that m we, altar more than two thousand years, upott the time of JPericles with wonder and astonishment, as an epoch gi at in art and literature, posterity two thotofcnd years hence will regard our era forming an admirable and nnparalled epoch in the history of in­ dustrial invention." Thus we see the epochs of history form the acts of one providential drama, one thread of progress binds nation to nation; and there is no doubt: "That thru the Ages one increasing purpose rnns, And the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the sane." QUARTER OF A CENTURY. IMu Clipped from Tb« Pl»lnde»?er of Jan* 35, 1*84. Thfe mailt enjoyable party Steffi in 14V Henry county on the Fourth of July will be at that popular dancing resort, the Riverside house, McHenry. Tick­ ets only $2.00. The Cemetery Aid society , Is con­ templating a picnic to Fox Lake, via the steamer "Mary Griswold," at an early day, of which due notice will be given through these columns. This will be one of the most pleasant picnics of the season. Wm. Gould, one of the pioneers of Lake county, and a highly respected citizen, died at the residence of his son-in-law, David Parker, in this Vil- age, on Sunday morning last, lie had been sick for some time and was a great sufferer, and death came as a re­ lief. His remains were taken to Lake county for interment. We are in receipt of a copy of the official premium list of the Thirty- second Annual Agricultural exposition of McHenry county, to be held at Woodstock, September 2, 3, 4 and 5. The fair of 1884 promises to far exceed any ever before held by the society, and the present efficient officers are entitled to great credit for their efforts to advance the interests of the society. Arrangements are being made for an old fashioned celebration on the new driving park, in this village on the coming Fourth of July. Qood speak ers will be present, there will be both vocal and instrumental music, two horse troto in the afternoon, a match game of base ball, and in short a gen­ uine old fashioned celebration, where the American eagle will receive due honor and everybody have dead loads of fun. The celebration will be of the basket picnic order, and table room in the grove will be furnished for all who desire. Qood ice water for drinking and plenty of water for horses. Come out and help ns celebrate. $or full particulars see posters. Bpaeial Low Excuraion Rates Account National Conventions Via the North-Western Line. low excursion rates with liberal return limits and favorable stop­ over privileges, throughout thesummer, to Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Portland, Spokane, Seattle, St. Paul and Minneapolis, account N. E. A., Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, G. A. R., Elks, I. O. O. F., National Irrigation Congress, A Y. P. Exposi­ tion, and many other national gather­ ings. Firat-olass train service. Choice of routes. Side trips to the mountain resorts of Colorado, the Yellowstone and the Yosemite, For dates of sale, sleeping-car reserva­ tions, printed itineraries and full infor­ mation, apply to any Ticket Agent of The North-Western Line. G2-8t Special • -• TmUe W Mow &«H1 a bottle or water and let it stand twenty-foor hours; 4 brick dnst iiedi- meat, or settling, Stringy or milky appearance often indicates an un­ healthy condi­ tion of the kid­ ney r ; too fre­ quent desire to pass it or pain in the back are also symptoms that tell you the kidneys and bladder are oat Qf aider and need attention. What To Do. There is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy, fulfills almost every wish in correcting rheumatism, pain in the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. 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 through the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and immediate effect of Swamp»Root is soon realized. It stands the highest be­ cause of its remarkable health restoring prop­ erties. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sizes. Howe oFSSSup-RSt Yon may have a sample bottle sent free by mail. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., King- hamton, N. Y. Mention this paper and remembert.hename, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp- Hoot, and the address, Binghamton, N. Y., on every bottle. W«fiJm|IP30ff5,'UfWV 15 ids the highest be- ftrt Hone of Swaao-Hooi. MUST HAVE LICENSE. N«wJ Law Pats the Barber Basinets as • * Firm Bttflls, The 'fart and business" of bartering was brought under state regulation last week when Governor Deneen signed the Fahy bill requiring the examination and registration of persons who shave other faces and trim other beards than their own. \ Within ninety days every barber in the state will have to pay a license fee of $1 and seenre a certificate of registra­ tion, which he mast renew annually. Those now practicing the art and busi­ ness may obtain their certificates with out examination. The barbers coming along hereafter will have to stand a test before the ex­ amination board, which is created by the act, a fee of $3 will be required. Hereafter an applicant will be reqnired to show that he has worked three years as an apprentice, that. he has studied three years in a barber college or that he has practiced three years in this or another state. He mast demonstrate his ability to use the razor and the shears, and must prove that he has some knowledge of the ordinary diseases which may be communicated |o the skin. * . . __ A Thrilling Rescue. How Bert R. Lean, of Cheny, Wash., was saved from a frightful death is a story to thrill the world. ' 'A hard cold," he writes, "brought on a desperate lung trouble that baffled an expert doctor here. Then I paid $10 to |15 a visit to a lung specialist in Spokane, who did not help me. Then I went to California, but without benefit. At last I used Dr. King's New Discovery, whiclj com­ pletely cured me and now I am as well as ever. " For Lung Trouble, Bron­ chitis, Coughs and Colds, Asthma, Croup and Whooping Cough it's su­ preme. 60c and fl.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by N. H. Petesch, F. Masquelet and others. "Atlas" is the best cement sale at Wm. Bonslett's. for Low Kates Kast 7 Via the North-Western Line. RtMind trip excursion tickets on sale daily dnring June and Jnly to varions eastern Seaside and Mountain Resorts, to New York City, Boston, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Niagara Falls, At­ lantic City and numerous other points in New England and along the St. Lawrence River. Liberal return limits and favorable stop-over privileges. Fast, modern equipped trains leave at convenient hours, making direct connections in Chicago with the trains of all lines east.. y The best of everything. Plan yonr trip now. For fnll particulars, apply to any Ticket Agent, The North Wes­ tern Line. -3t EXEOUTOK'S NOTICE. C. I'. Uuraes, Attorney. Estate ot'Ferdlnanrt PfanueustlU, deceased. Tim undersigiitiU having been appointed Executrix of tins last Will arid Testament of Ferdinand Pfamumstill, deceased, late of the County of Me Henry and State of Illinois hereby tfivos notice that she will appear be­ fore the County Court of McHenry County, at the Court House in \Vtx>dstock, at. the August Term, on the llrst Monday lu August next, at which time all persons having claims against said i1.state art; iioi iiieu ami re<jU6Steu to at­ tend for the purpose of havinK the same ad­ justed. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. ^ Dated this 7th day of June, A. D. 1909. Makuakktha i'FANNEN8TiiJ>», Executrix. 61-4t - We have arranged with The Weekly Inter-Ocean so that our patron! can se­ cure that sterling paper, together with onr own, at the exceedingly low rate of $ 1.75 for one year. This is a rare op­ portunity and should be taken advant­ age of. _ 18 forger than ever before. Call .look over our Hde"' /-V**" before buying, SILKS, WAISTINGS, EKRUSS GOOliS, GINGHAMS, PERCALES. WAISTS, ALL STYLES, FROM.. 75o to $4.00 WALL PAPER! We are closing out \ " all our odds and ends from last year's" ' stock at 50 per cent off. We ;have a large line of new WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS mm •it- Ai/ ,. are selling '.AC, ttiilk producing feeds on tlie market Sugar Feed -4-1 r*: $24.00 Do you call WEST McHENR¥, I •MJ When you've m©ney in the bank--it doesn't make much fuss about what it does, but simply keeps on, week after week, year after year, making the amount to your credit larger! ̂ You' are working steadily--per­ haps spending stjeadily. Isn't this just the time for you to start an account at Our Savings De­ partment, deposit weekly and haye interest help swell the ac­ count at the rate of 3 per cent com­ pounded? WEST =0 SHOE Block &PBethke SHOI VALUES MctlBNRY.d - - TELEPHONE 541- VALUES Our Shoe Department is full to the top of good things and should bear your inspection. Such style, quality, shades and fitting shoes and ox­ fords we have never been able to show, but now we have them, and a dandy line they are, too;' » Ladies' kid lace, patent tip, Cuban Oxfords, at • • $1.35, 2.00, 2.26 Men's black vici kid Shoe or Oxford, at per pair..................... .,$3.50 Our Shoe Department is full to the top of good things and should bear your inspection. Such style, quality, shades and fitting shoes and ox­ fords we have never been able to show, but now we have them, and a dandy line they are, too;' » Ladies' kid lace, patent tip, Cuban Oxfords, at • • $1.35, 2.00, 2.26 Men's nobby style tan, gun metal, patent colt, wine, green; fancy, ̂ nothing lifee tliem in town, per pair. ..... S->. . . . . . . . • . . . . .$3.50, 4.00 Our Shoe Department is full to the top of good things and should bear your inspection. Such style, quality, shades and fitting shoes and ox­ fords we have never been able to show, but now we have them, and a dandy line they are, too;' » Ladies' kid lace, patent tip, Cuban Oxfords, at • • $1.35, 2.00, 2.26 Men's heavy Work Shoe in congress and lace, per pair..., v,.. . . ......... *. ...$2.00 Menfcs heavy Oil grain Work Shoe, soft and com­ fortable shoes for hard^wear, tan or black, at . » . ' , s * . 'i» . j , " i ; ' • • • $ 2 . 5 0 , 3 . 0 0 Ladies' fine Shoes and Oxfords in button and lace, kid and gun metal, patent colt, tan and wine, at......... .$2.86, 2.50, 2.75, 3.00 Men's heavy Work Shoe in congress and lace, per pair..., v,.. . . ......... *. ...$2.00 Menfcs heavy Oil grain Work Shoe, soft and com­ fortable shoes for hard^wear, tan or black, at . » . ' , s * . 'i» . j , " i ; ' • • • $ 2 . 5 0 , 3 . 0 0 Children's Shoes and Oxfords in black, white, tan and oxblood, running from...|>9c to $1.98 Men's heavy Work Shoe in congress and lace, per pair..., v,.. . . ......... *. ...$2.00 Menfcs heavy Oil grain Work Shoe, soft and com­ fortable shoes for hard^wear, tan or black, at . » . ' , s * . 'i» . j , " i ; ' • • • $ 2 . 5 0 , 3 . 0 0 Children's Shoes and Oxfords in black, white, tan and oxblood, running from...|>9c to $1.98 Men's fitfe Bress Sh66s in lace or button, patent colt, gun metal, kid and box calf, at prices that make them look cheap. $2.75, $3, $3.50 $4 Children' and Misses' Shoes, all sizes, button or lace, fine styles, good wearers...69c to $2.50 Men's fitfe Bress Sh66s in lace or button, patent colt, gun metal, kid and box calf, at prices that make them look cheap. $2.75, $3, $3.50 $4 **! 1.' "v. .... I4kd' «-/t;:,fV >..t; 10* i. •U .?' 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