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BY ALL MEANS £* ANTA GLA US Is growing -more sensible and ^practical «^each year, and, instead of the glitter and tinsel so com in on at Christmas time in days agone, we now see the giv­ ing of those wholesome, substantial things which do so much to beautify the home and make it more comfortable and en­ joyable for the entire family. So great has been this change that where Christmas a few years back made but very little difference in the Furniture Business, it is today one of our busiest seasons. For weeks before the Holidays we search tike markets for the new ideas in our line with the result that we have today on our floors the largest stock in our history, and not an article but would be acceptable to one or another member of the family as a Christmas gift. Tb<rt there is the further pleasure ̂ afforded by the fact that many of these articles can be sharbd by all, thus making the re­ cipient feel that the gift has a double value. : : jacob justen Are shown at this store in abundance. There is * gift here for all your friends and every member of your family that is useful arid will make you feel proud to give. Make your Christmas money go farther by shopping here early. We are offering special bargains in Christmas Gifts that early buy' ers are sure to take advantage of. Every depart­ ment, every counter, every shelf and case is radi­ ating the gay spirit oi Christmastide. All regular stocks have been reinforced, and great purchases, of special Holiday Merchandise swell every sec­ tion to overflowing. This store is a great Christ­ mas Bazaar filled with gifts both useful and orna­ mental. Your gift problems can be solved here quickly, pleasantly, satisfactorily and at surpris­ i n g l y l o w p r i c e s . ^ ' - c i t # " ' i t ; M. I. WALSH GOODS DELIVERED PROMPTLY. 'PHONE No. 483 Is is Me ton and we are &ere to tell you that the manufac­ turer ot manufacturers who can beat us when it comes to Pure Buckwheat Flour is going some. We are producing a Buckwheat Flour that far surpasses anything that your grocer can or is able to furnish. We therefore ask you to insist upon youi> grocer's giving you the McHefcry product. At the same time we wish to fix upon your memory the fact that our sales on "Early Riser" Flour are steadily growing, which shows us that the housewives of McHenry and the sur­ rounding country can easily judge good from poor flour. If you haven't given it a fair trial, do so at your earliest convenience. Our line of Graham Flour, Breakfast Food, Corn Meal, Rye Flour and Pumpernickel Flour is always fresh and of the very purest that human skill can make it. Try it and convince yourself that these statements are thetruths. Wi lbur Lumber Co. 0M >>',7 Lumber* Co&l, Feed z-\"i v - La.th, Shingles •f * Wv' •'W"^ \' r. Jti f : Sa.sh»Doors, Mouldings '*iw Cement .sr'- > :.a*< »•' fer *1 A Wlm '"C-v Telephone 651 West McHenry. III. JOHN SPENCER WEST McHENRY, ILLINOIS itTTmieirTgt i. . , • D. O. Kline -mm-' in the oityFriday last. Mrs. A. P. Peck and eon, Earl, wear* city callers recently. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Kimball were Chicago shoppers Saturday. F. W. Hartuian made a business trip to Woodstock Saturday last. James Whyte and son, George, went to Crystal Lake on hnsiness Saturday. There will be Christinas exercises at the .church on Saturday evening, Dec. m. _ Miss Lara Davis spent a few days last week with relatives hare and friends in Woodstock. Miss Mabel Skinner visited with her sister, Mrs. Linscott, in Woodstock from Friday until Sunday. - . Mrs. A. Josephenson is caring for her son, Myron Wilson, of. Reioit, whole quite ill at her home here. C Stratton has resigned bis position with the Oliver factory at Woodstock to look after his farm interest here. Mrs. D. L. Gibson ard sister-ia-law, Miss Mattie Gibson, were pleasant Woodstock callers one day last week. Mrs. Andrew Hanson and sons. Earl and Thomas, drove to Pleasant Valley Monday of this week and spent the day with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John son.. Eart Skinner visited with his sister. Miss Mattel, Tuesday. He left*on the afternoon train for Elkorn, wher,e he will visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodf&rd and family. > The Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Hodgekinson Tuesday after noon, Dec. 21. It is desired that all members will be present, as it iselec tion of officers. W. S. Jaynes has sold his interest in the black sinithery here to Mr. Oglesby of Woodstock and moved- his family to the Peterson flats. Mr. Jaynes experts to go on a farm in the spring. Mrs. 8. Joyce, Claremont, N. B., writes: "About a year ago I bought two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy, [t cured me of a severe case of kidney trouble of several years' standing. It certainly is a grand, gaod medicine, and I heartily recommend it." Frank Maa quelet. Mrs. E B. Smith and father, E S. Olmstead, entertained their nephew and grandson, Arvhnr Thompson, and wife of Lake City, la. Mrs. Smith and Mr. Olmstead gave an informal tea last Thursday afternoon in honor of Mr. and Mrs Thompson. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Olmstead of Woodstock and Mrs. 3. C. Button and sister, Mrs. Hod^eltinson. of this place. 8CHOOL NOTES. Miss Etta Levey visited the school Friday. The npper room took a sleigh ride Tuesday. Next week the fifth and six grades begin a review of physiology. Alone In a Sawmill at Midnight unmindful of dampness, drafts, storms, or cold, W. J. Atkins worked as Night Watchman, at Banner Springs, Tenn. Suoh exposure gave bim a severe cold that settled on his lungs. At last he had to give np work. He tried many reme­ dies but all failed till be used Dr. King's New Disovery. "After using one bottle" be writes, "I went back to work as well as ever. "Severe Colds, stubborn Coughs, inflamed throat and sore lungs, Hem orrhages Cronp and Woo ping Cough get quick relief and prompt cure from this glorious medicine. 50c Mid f 1.00. Trial bottle free, guaranteed by |J, H, Peteech, F. Masquelet and others. KHKKAI,n PAKK. Ray Corr visited at E. Knox's Sunday. Miss Anua Frisby visited at R. J. Sut­ ton s Sunday. M. A. Sutton spent m few days in Chi cago recently. Thos. Bolger spent last week with rel atives in Chicago. « R. J. Sutton spent several days last week with Elgin relatives. Miss Ada Carey of West McHenry visited at E. Knox's Snndky. Miss Margaret McDonald visited with friends in this vicinity Tuesday. Jas. and Harry Haxton and George Frasser spent Sunday at the Park. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Knox spent a few days recently with Chicago frienls. Miss Mary Gibbs returned home Tues­ day evening after having spent several weeks in Chicago. Miss Alice Smith of North Crystal Lake is spending a few days at her home. She expects to leave soon for a visit with relatives in Lincoln, Neb, In spite of the unfavorable weather on Monday evening, a number of young people called on Miss Lucy Sutton and helped her celebrate her birthday. As nsual, she took it very calmly and showed them they were very welcome, and all went home in the wee, small hours, declaring that they were well repaid for facing the elements. Rich Men's Gifts Are Poor beside this: "I want to go on record > • saying that I regard Electric Bitters as one of the greatest gifts that God has made to woman," writes Mrs. O. Rhine- vault, of Vestal Center never forget what it has done for me." This glorious medicine gives a woman buoyant spirits, vigor of body and jubi­ lant health. It quickly cures Nervous­ ness, Sleeplessness, Melancholy, Head­ ache, Backache, Fainting and Dizzy Spells; soon builds np the weak, ailing and Bickiy. Try them. 80c. at N. H. Peteech's, F. Masquelet's and others. S'U<- ^ ii" 1 Fsakir * fbr ©Terybody nt all prices makes it pcjssible fbr us to iilili HE1 purses. Our G-oods ARE ALL NEW and are priced right in every case. \£&i. ^ ,, 1 ^ /"* jt' .. oj. v V + •i"* V, « '\aiX . *4 '̂" 'S. J". > 5 Books, SfpiS Books, v*' Books, , h . , Choice Perfumes, l Manicure Sets, ,-.^Pine Box Stationery, r i ' .. Shaving Sets, ^ : Jewel Boxes,: Setst % Post CaM JdPbums, i Fotmtain Pens, ^ y ?JlK • V* \ " . J •' t Sterling Silver Novelties; Writing Set§,? German and English Prayer Books and RosarieC ^ r^r, •• X„ "ifi 'V ^ ^ ^ . t J" It Christmas Cards and Booklets, Art Pottery, ' ' • .>: ^ Toys, Games and Dolls for the little folks. A Most Complete Display Awaits Your Inspection. Yaur Money Will Ct fitter Here Thin Elsewheie. PETESCH'S DRUG STORE i.V*.,-.; at"'-i;-»<-j ::^v.t;- v..-r rv /v. McHENRY, • . • « - - , , 1 # ̂ < * > ? ^ ^ r w , - n;-1? ^ .^Illinois The Mutuil Benefit Life Insurdnte (o. :. NEW^PRSGY. «nw» Leading Annual Dividend ~ Company Has during tile past slxty four yeai B paid to policyholders, $868,296,64$.95 Assets f, 1909, $121,260,086.89 : 8urpltis, ^,628,151.17 No coaafNiny baa accomplished better results for Its policyholders CARL. W. STENGER, Agent (?' P H I L I P J A E G E R OENERAL COnMISSION MERCHANT SOCIAL ATTENTION QIVBN TO THI SAUC OF IMwaed Beat, fluttoo. Hogs, VMU( Poultrjr, Hides, Etc., Butter and Eggs This is the oldest boose cm the street Tags and price lists furnished on application. FREE • I5£LIISA£SS?*- P^;M»S!|CHICAAO, ILLINOIS. 3* \ « V r • \f •=' f ' Place Your Order Mow, The government postal authorities have caused to be posted in every posi- offioe in the country circular letter to the public, urging everyone to use en­ velopes with a return card printed thereon. Every bnsiness man, farmer or person of any occupation should have his name and address printed on his envelopes, thus insuring their return to tiie sender if any mistake is made in the address. Call at The Plalndealer office and leave orders for this stationery and li'illbe*nt,,t>Je %»!-#«- mwmt, ..." - * ; -ivy,* , v - r - % -N« r: 5 { r*, TXBBA com. Ifias Katie Boss was a McHenry aaller Tuesday. T. J. Walsh of MeHsnrjr waa a reosnt business caller here. Miss Hazel RoMaon was a Crystal Lake caller Saturday. Miss Emma Conway of Elgin Sunday at her home here. Harold Mason of Cherry Valley recent business caller here. Miss Irene Conway spent a recent day with her aunts in McHenry. Miss Florence Leisner of Chicago waa a recent visitor at the home of her par­ ents. Edward Bergman and sister of Chi­ cago were leeeat viaitora at & B. Leia- ner's. Mrs. Frank McMillan has been quite sick the past week, hot is better at this writing. The many friends of A,. T. McMillan will be pleased to know that he is recov­ ering nicely from his recent illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Phalin returned the first of the week from a two weeks' visit in the south and report a very pleasant trip. Weekly We have arranged with The Inter-Oeean so that our patrons can se­ cure that sterling paper, together with our own, at the exceedingly low rate of |1.75 for one year. Tbia is a rare op­ portunity and should he taken ad van t- ------ «i» a----a PROBA TE NEWS --CENTERVILLB and • 4%! ^ ij, J r,' Always a fresh and com! plete line of the choicest? ^ of Groceries and Phone, 5S2. :r f'rt" \' j if®! m s mm CHAS. <1. FRETT, --PROPRIETOR-- ' MCHENRY, - . . . I LLINOIS. / [furnished by McIJonry (bounty Abstract Oomputy, Woodstock. Illinois. Office in Ar­ nold Block, east slda public square. Ab­ stracts of title aud coiiveyaiieiuK . Money t o loao on real estuU: lu »utus of five buudred to teu ttiouhiind dollars. Time and payments to suit borrower. Phones 634, 003 aud MI.] REAL, ESTATE TRANSFERS. Henry Iiennebeck A w to Joseph F. Haas, sHdbJ4 & neMswW sec 20; It 3 ex pc Co. t/'tk's pi (it nHueH sec 20, McHenry, r 9 moeaso Miles F. Haurb et al to Fred L. Hatch, ex pi; ueM: <fii ex pc swVi s*M * feet" 29; tie1-* u wM sec 38 ex rr; pt se)*' i>ec 4U. iiurton.. 17260.00 Same to same. Its 3, 4, 6, blk 1 & Its 10, II. 18 & 13 blk 1 SprlcK Orove #M0 PKOBATE PKOCKEDINGS. Estate of John Mueller. Exhibition of final re­ ceipts made and administratoca dia- charged. MARRIAGE LICENSES. ' Walter Tessendorf, 80. N. Crystal Lake Bertha Koch, 17. Crystal Lake Chas. Knoll, 21 Walworth, Wis Ella Freitag, 18 Greenwood Stung For Fifteen Years by Indigestion's pangs--trying many doctors and 1200.00 worth of medicine in vain, B. F. Ayscne, of Ingleside, N. C., at l«*t used Dr. King's New Life Pills, and writes they wholly cared him. They care Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Stomach, Liver, Kidney Mid Bowel troubles. 25c at N. H, JPet* tech's, F. Masquelet ! and others Don't be deceived by extravagant claims of far away, unknown makers who claim* to sell good stoves at a price that does not even pay for the cost of good material alone. A little use quickly shows their "built to sell" 'character, the light cast­ ings will firecrack, warp or burn out. The seams will open, oven will fail" to bake, grates cannot be operated, doors fail to close and the hundred and one other features of cheaply made and care­ lessly constructed stoves will show them­ selves in their proper light. Our stoves are of the reliable make and sold under a positive guarantee. Call and see them and get our prices. :: ;V,!'.>,v •' --* **-. -«• THE-WEST SIDE HARDWARB. '-V^i mw^-rr. W- & 4, 4frit. »*< rf.' - . : sjB-v